El Vaquero

After a day of hanging out on the beach and enjoying the surfs, we stumbled upon this hidden gem nestled along the beach.

If you’re looking for a relaxed and chilled experience, look no further. This place is the Spot. The food is exceptional and service is like life here in Costa Rica, Pura Vida!

The Tuna appetizer we had was sooo yummy. Pretty much all the food here was very fresh like right from the ocean or farm.

I would literrally move here ..😋

Our favourite eating and drinking place in Tamarindo.
Great food, great prices, and great beer. Particularly liked the own brew beers available in pint glasses for just 3600 colones. Choice of two terraces plus benches on the beach. Great food, plus there is a bakery there too.

Great beach views while grabbing a local beer. We had some chips and guacamole and it was yummy. They also have wine and cocktails. Service was great, will return.

The best place on the beach for craft beer. Good burgers and nachos. Great live music some nights, but otherwise pretty chill. We came here every day while we were in Tamarindo and were always happy to see Alberto (ask him about Costa Rican metal!) and Deedee.

Best spot on the beach for live music, beer and a ceviche. Nachos were good too. You can rent a surf board on site and schedule horseback rides as well. Fun, vibrant, local spot.

Pretty good beer...excellent location to relax and have a great view of the beach

We went 3 times in 5 days.
That says it all!

Location is awesome. Live music at night, great food and beer.

Great shrimp fried rice and perfect beach location.

The Staff was so friendly and the food was fresh and the atmosphere had great energy.

Great food, very friendly staff, location great.

Want nachos? Fish tacos? Cold beer or a great monitor? Views to die for? Then THIS is you place.

Our favorite beach-side beer and munchies hangout. Great wait staff (by Costa Rican standards - those complaining about wait times anywhere in CR should consider reframing their expectations, and base them on local cultural norms - other than a very few drivers, nobody here seems to be in a hurry). This place has good, cold, beer, and fine burgers, nachos, etc. Had excellent mahi tacos too. Only mild complaint were the jalapeno poppers (not very spicy).

Nice beach front eatery with craft beers. Great view of the ocean. Great staff and service. Similar prices to ordinary restaurants in america....maybe a little less? $5 for a pint of craft beer

thank u for the live music of Fatiniza !
she rocks 😍
- the food , drinks 🍹, service were super too. great place :)

Nice view and fish tacos were decent.

This place is a gem after a long beach walk! Cold beer & delicious Mahi Mahi tacos. I wish I had of taken pictures of them before I started scarfing 😅

Recommended it to friends who also loved it!

Another wonderful evening out in Tamarindo! We had a couple of margaritas here enjoying the live music, Costa Man. He was entertaining and funny. The atmosphere here is fun and joyous with beautiful ocean views and a nice staff.

Excellent food and service. The wings were a highlight!

Loved everything about this place. Live music, beach side bar, offering local brews. Doesn't get better than that. Beer is a bit pricey here, 1900 colones for an Imperial, compared to 1500 colones in other places. Would go back for sure though.

Cabinad Las Olas is where stayed and were able to access these lovely sunsets and surf everyday or whenever. Good surf and the place that we stayed had the best food, best service (I loved the ppl who ran this business), best crowd too. Pura vida!