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Restaurante Don Luis

Monteverde, Highlands · $$$

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Restaurante Don Luis serves premium steak cuts, pizza and seafood in Cerro Plano, just north of the Santa Elena school. The kitchen also makes artisanal cocktails and offers vegetarian options. It sits a short drive from downtown Santa Elena along the road toward the reserves.

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