What is a typical lunch in Costa Rica?

Casado is the most typical lunch in Costa Rica. It consists of rice and beans, meat (usually chicken, beef, or pork), fried plantains, and a salad. The meat is often grilled or fried, and the salad is typically made with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cabbage. Casado is often served with tortillas and a side of salsa Lizano, a popular Costa Rican condiment. Other common lunch dishes in Costa Rica include olla de carne, a beef stew; arroz con pollo, a chicken and rice dish; and gallo pinto, a mixture of rice and beans that is often served with eggs and tortillas.