Emilio's Café
Emilio's Cafe
A hilltop café with sea and jungle views, known for eggs Benedict, brioche French toast and homemade desserts; breakfast and brunch are the most popular.
Located on the road to Punta Quepos, in front of Hotel Mariposa, this café has been named the top local restaurant by several travel publications and has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.6. Breakfast includes eggs Benedict, brioche French toast and a Costa Rican breakfast of rice and black beans. Lunch offers a tuna burger and sandwiches. The homemade cakes and desserts, served with coffee, are very popular. From the café you can see the Pacific and the rainforest. There is occasional live jazz or Latin music, and macaws are sometimes spotted. Reservations are generally not needed; ask staff for a seat by the glass wall. Average spend is about US$7–20 per person, and visiting in daylight lets you enjoy the views.
Opening hours
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; exact hours as posted by the café
Nearby sights
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Biesanz
- Playa Espadilla
- Marina Pez Vela
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Quepos
- Isla Damas Mangroves
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary