Restaurante y Bar La Choza de Joel

A nice place, definitely a family place. There is a bar, I had a cold beer, but it's separate from the dining area, a nice feature. Service is very good.

Best pork belly rice and beans (“chifrijo”) and if you order the full portion instead of the half (photo below is half) get ready for a feast!
The fried plantainas and Guac, yum!
Fish ceviche is freshly made!
Shrimp rice is garlicky and delicious!
BEST part is the prices!
Great service and overall food so far hasn’t let me down ever!

My wife and I went to this restaurant on the recommendation of our Airbnb host.

With the help of Waze we were able to locate the restaurant easily. At the side of the building is free parking

For a variety of reasons this is not a place that I would typically go to As a person who has lived in Canada all my life, my tendency is to frequent known franchises and establishments

Choso de Joel is a family run restaurant bordering on a residential neighborhood. It is not my typical restaurant

Having said that, had I gone to my typical restaurant, I would have missed an incredible dining experience I had the casado con pes. (fish) I could not believe how good this dish was so much so that I returned the next day to have more.
The waitress was so nice When I told her how good the food was she did me the honour of introducing her family to me (who also work there)

If you are North American do yourself a favour and take a chance on this place. The food is delicious and cheap: the staff so friendly.

I have been in Costa Rica visiting for a month and have been to some pretty good restaurants, choso de Joel is the best I've had.

Family place and so cheap. Great yo go with family or friends

Fantastic! ❤ 💙 💜 💖 💗

Amazing place! We visited here for lunch. The chifrijo was amazing, so were the tristone - actually everything was amazing. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. If you're looking for a great "hole in the wall" this is it.

Great food, great price. Chifrijo is a must.

Love the food here. Will have to come back again soon.

Our favorite local eatery. Not fancy. But God food and welcoming staff

Super ultra delicious food, especially the "chifrijo"

Best Chifrijo in town?

Amazing Food, nice ambiance, great attention.

Food was delicious, the service was very good.

I recommend their Chifrijo

Fast service and good quality

To me the best Chifrijo in town!

Fantastic Chifrijo Great prices.

Good food, good portions.

Cool place to chill out

Chifrijo is the best!