Great local spot, laid-back vibe. Caught a live reggae/blues band on Sunday night and my burger was juicy, cooked just right. Service was attentive without hovering.

The live music and karaoke give this place such a Pura Vida feel. Sweet pork chimichanga was solid, and the beer sampler let me try a few of their house brews without committing.

The orange chicken surprised me, not gonna lie. Crispy outside, juicy inside, sauce was sweet and tangy but not overloaded with sugar. Ate it all before my rice even arrived. Solid spot if you&#39;re craving that.

Came for the shrimp and avocado pizza, ended up staying way longer than planned. Live music made it super easy to hang out with friends. 🍕

The ceviche here was seriously good, probably my favorite along the coast. Sat on the balcony and just watched people go by for way too long. Super chill spot to hang with friends.

The decor is really something&mdash;lots of unique art pieces to look at while you eat. I had the ginger shot and coconut cream bowl, both were good. Staff was friendly too. Place has a nice vibe, though it did feel a bit busy when I was there. Would come back for the atmosphere alone.

Stopped in for lunch and ended up coming back almost every day. The owner Alex remembers everyone, which is nice. I had a cold local beer with the veggie burrito and it hit the spot. They have banana bread with vanilla ice cream sometimes &mdash; get it if they do. Only downside, it gets busy and you might wait a bit.

Solid local spot, food was good and the staff treated us right. Felt like a neighborhood place, not some tourist trap. Prices fair for what you get.

The barista actually remembered my usual order on the second visit, which caught me off guard in a good way. Coffee&#39;s solid and probably the cheapest bag of beans I&#39;ve found around town. Place gets a bit busy after 10am but that&#39;s fine. Just wish they had more seating by the window.

The butterfly garden was such a nice touch&mdash;just wandered through with my drink, no extra charge. Staff were friendly, spoke both languages easily. The homemade passion fruit soda hit the spot, not too sweet. Wish I&#39;d had more time to just sit there, honestly.

We came for the view and stayed for the food. The shrimp in coconut sauce was pretty good, and the happy hour margaritas were a decent deal. Service was fine, nothing fancy. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable. Overall a solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

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