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Café Rojo

San José, Central Valley · $$

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Coffee house and restaurant inside a century-old Victorian home, Casa Pagés, in Barrio Amón. The kitchen leans on Vietnamese-inflected fusion dishes made with local products, alongside single-origin Costa Rican coffee, vegan and gluten-free options, and a cocktail and wine list. It has operated in the house since 2014.

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