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* Gallo Pinto: A traditional Costa Rican breakfast dish made with rice and black beans, often served with scrambled eggs, fried plantains, and tortillas.
* Huevos Rancheros: Scrambled eggs served on a corn tortilla, topped with a tomato-based salsa, usually served with beans, rice, and tortillas.
* Chorreadas: A type of corn tortilla that is thicker than a regular tortilla, often served with cheese, beans, or eggs.
* Arepas: A type of cornmeal cake that is popular in many Latin American countries, often served with cheese, beans, or meat.
Lunch & Dinner
* Casado: A typical Costa Rican lunch dish consisting of rice, beans, salad, plantains, and a choice of meat, such as fish, chicken, beef, or pork.
* Arroz con Pollo: A traditional dish made with rice, chicken, vegetables, and achiote, a natural spice that gives the dish a red color.
* Olla de Carne: A hearty beef stew made with vegetables, herbs, and spices, often served with rice.
* Sopa Negra: A traditional black bean soup made with spices and herbs, often served with rice.
Snacks & Drinks
* Empanadas: Fried or baked pastries filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
* Tamales: Cornmeal dough filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese, wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed.
* Bocadillos: Small sandwiches made with bread, meat, cheese, or vegetables.
* Refrescos: Natural fruit juices, such as passion fruit, pineapple, or watermelon juice.
* Batidos: Fruit smoothies made with fresh fruit, milk, and ice.
* Agua Dulce: A sweet drink made with tamarind, sugar, and water.
* Café con Leche: Coffee with milk, a popular morning drink.