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El Arado Restaurante

Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific · $$

Verified against live sources on July 3, 2026

A rancho-style restaurant a quarter mile down the old road to Quepos, built with teak columns and open rafters, run by chef Jesús Villalobos. The menu covers fresh seafood, meat cuts, wraps, burgers and Costa Rican dishes, with a daily happy hour and live music on Saturdays.

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