Dining
El Callejero is an unpretentious eatery that is run from a food truck, but with plenty of covered outdoor tables. The theme of the menu is roughly Texan barbecue, but you can also enjoy some Mexica...
El Patio is a great open air restaurant way off the beaten path. Most guests order set menus, like the menu ejecutivo — with falafel, grilled veggies and fried yuca. Grab a table outdoors on the lu...
The Liberia Social restaurant has it all: from delicious dishes making up a huge menu to a great atmosphere forged by impressive furniture and tasteful decor. With fresh ingredients and ideas when ...
Los Comales is one of the best sodas (local budget-friendly lunch restaurants) in town! You'll get traditional Costa Rican fare: the most render and juicy pechuga (chicken breast) with side of bean...
Jauja serves authentic Costa Rican cuisine along with dishes from all over the world, all making for an extensive menu that calls for more than just a single visit. Come hungry, as the generous por...
Sabor Porteño is a famed seafood restaurant: delicious food, pleasant atmosphere and excellent service! Your biggest difficulty will be choosing among the dozens of great looking plates. The cevich...
Bars & Nightlife
Julia is another honest local watering hole. Cold beers, friendly smiles and good rhythms. They offer a decent menu, too — great place for a family dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
This bar is one of the city's most popular meeting places. Head here for a couple of drinks, to catch a game broadcast or wash down some quality pub grub with a few chilled beers.
The Maderos Brewery is living proof that the craft beer scene is alive and well Costa Rica, and the owner Doug is very knowledgeable on the subject. Only a short drive out of Liberia, just north of...
Mariajuana is a Mexican restaurant and bar in a shopping centre. Apart from great drinks, they serve excellent ceviche. The restaurant opens earlier than most places in Liberia, so it's also an exc...
Numu is a cool brewery in industrial park very close to Liberia airport. Try their beers (and fall in love with their IPA), get a few cans to go. Their restaurant offers great food, too. The venue ...
If you've grown a bit tired of rancheras and reggaeton tuned, head to the loud and unapologetic Palavicini — the only rock pub in Liberia. Party hard and shout your lungs out to rock and metal hits...
Cafés
Café Avenida 4 has arguably the best prepared espresso in Liberia. The venue itself is beautiful, with covered outdoor seating and lots of plants. Great place to relax with a cup of coffee and a br...
Located on a street corner, the CoffeeHouse offers a good selection of food, drinks and air conditioning, which can be very important if you still haven't adjusted to local climate. The place is fa...
Start with one of Coquitos Cafe's fresh salads before savouring a burger, pasta or Costa Rican specialties, and do not forget to finish off with a piece (or two) of their wonderful cakes — in fact,...
This low-key cafe serves everything from fresh salads and Costa Rican wraps to home-baked cakes and shakes, with a cantina-style buffet to pick and choose from. Self-service.
El Pilón is a great find for seafood lovers, as their menu always features fresh catch and great drinks to enjoy them with. Take a seat at their wooden tables within the dark-tiled dining room, and...
Kaffee-tal serves excellent espresso-based drinks and pastries, some of which are German-inspired. The quality of their coffee is widely praised not only by visiting coffee enthusiasts, but also by...