Los Laureles Restaurant
Bar & Restaurante Los Laureles
A long-standing family-run eatery in central Uvita, serving Costa Rican home cooking and popular with tourists and expat residents alike.
A small family-run eatery on Calle Central in Uvita, reached by walking inland from the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) junction on the highway, not far from the Uvita Waterfall trailhead. Owner Cindy often greets guests in person, and the service is warm. The restaurant has consistently ranked near the top of Uvita restaurants on Tripadvisor. Signature dishes include chifrijo (fried pork with beans and rice), fried green plantain patacones, fish tacos, nachos and burgers, and vegetarian options are available on request. The mood is relaxed and casual. Reservations are generally not accepted; call +506 8878 6667 for inquiries. Prices are moderate.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Uvita Waterfall
- Uvita Whale Watching Tour
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Playa Ventanas
- Ojochal
- El Pavón Waterfall