50 of the most gluten-free friendly places in Costa Rica

Last updated November 2024

• Don Luis Panaderia

  27 ratings
  Edificio Elizabeth, Entre Avenida Central y Avenida 2, Calle 34, San Francisco, San José Province, San José, 10103, Costa Rica
  $ • Bakery
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies & more

• Posada Real Restaurante y Café

  27 ratings
  150 metros sur de la Antigua Gobernación, Calle Real, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Condega, 50101, Costa Rica
  $ • Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers & more

• Pollo FAS

  14 ratings
  Heredia Province, Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Burritos, Cakes & more

• Shaka Food

  30 ratings
  a la Iglesia Catolica, Calle San Javier 50309, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
  $$ • Quick Service Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Arepas, Ceviche, Cookies, Crepes & more

• CeliHouse

  14 ratings
  Local #20, Centro Comercial Boulevard, San José, San Rafael, 10201, Costa Rica 10201
  $$ • Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cookies, Dessert & more

• Cafeteria Ruta 3 GF

  9 ratings
  20102, Provincia de Alajuela, San José, Copa Blanca, 20102, Costa Rica
  $$ • Cafe
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Dessert & more

• Restaurante la Granja

  24 ratings
  WVVF+4FH, Vía 104, San José, Alfa, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

• Sopitas

  7 ratings
  C. 29, Barrio Escalante, San José, 10101, Costa Rica
  $$ • Vegetarian Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Focaccia, Lasagna & more

• Grupo Jinca

  6 ratings
  Unnamed Road,, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
  $ • Cafe
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: French Toast, Pancakes, Pasta, Pizza

• Jungle Bowls

  5 ratings
  Av. 142, Edificio Antiguo Jireh, diagonal a la Iglesia Católica, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  $$ • Açaí Shop
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Smoothies

• Kafé Kafó

  27 ratings
  Av 52A, San José, Costa Rica
  $ • Bakery, Cafe
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Crepes, Dessert, Muffins

• Be Free - Libre de gluten

  9 ratings
  San Rafael de Escazú, de Rostipollos, 25 sur. Contiguo a Pinturas Comex, San José 10202, Costa Rica
  $ • Bakery
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes & more

• Elixir Bar Calm & Chill (A Kava Lounge)

  4 ratings
  H9HR+RRF, Ruta Nacional Primaria 34, Provincia de Puntarenas, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
  $$ • Health Food Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Burrito Bowls, Noodles, Pad Thai, Rice Bowls & more

• Tapioca Brazilian Food

  7 ratings
  Playa Avellana, 200 metros sur de cabinas las olas Guanacaste Avellanas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Bread/Buns, Cookies, Crepes & more

• Raw Co Juicery & Food

  7 ratings
  San José Province, San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
  $$ • Raw Food Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

  Reported GF menu items: Avocado Toast, Bagels, Biscuits, Bread/Buns & more

• Savory a la Thai

  3 ratings
  Piedades Norte 1.5 Kilómetros al Noroeste de la Iglesia católica, Sobe, Calle Campos, Provincia de Alajuela, San Ramon, Costa Rica
  $ • Thai Restaurant
  Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

• Chipotle's Tex-Mex

  28 ratings
  50 metros sur del lado atrás la Iglesia Catolica, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
  $$ • Tex-Mex Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Fajitas, Tacos, Tortillas

• El Chante Verde

  25 ratings
  F952+4WR, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Fries, Steak

• Soda Sabores Lulu

  24 ratings
  Av. 333, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Fries

• Antichi Sapori Tamarindo

  35 ratings
  Avenida Central Plaza Tamarindo local #10, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 50101, Costa Rica
  $$ • Italian Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Dessert, Gnocchi, Pasta, Pizza

• Organico Fortuna

  49 ratings
  Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  $$ • Cafe
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, French Toast, Pancakes & more

• Cafe Milagro

  39 ratings
  Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  $$ • Cafe
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Curry, Fries, Soup, Steak

• Zonni

  15 ratings
  Detrás de la pops del cruce de Llorente, Tibás, San José, Tibás, Costa Rica
  $$ • Chinese Restaurant
  GF Menu

• Bon Appetit!

  18 ratings
  300 mts noroeste plaza futbol, Sta. Elena, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Salad, Steak

• NOI Bistro

  10 ratings
  Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Bread/Buns, French Toast, Sandwiches

• Chifa La Familia Feliz

  10 ratings
  702, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  $$ • Peruvian Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Ceviche, Fried Rice, Salad, Soy Sauce

• L' Estanco El Jardin Escondido

  10 ratings
  100 meters west of Banco Nacional Costa Rica Tamarindo 50309, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Ceviche

• Limoncello

  23 ratings
  Calle 25 and Avenue 1, San José, Costa Rica
  $ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Beer, Bread/Buns, Dessert, Pasta

• Tin Jo

  21 ratings
  Calle 11, between Avs. 6 and 8, Calle 11, San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Beer, Salad

• Restaurante y Marisquería La LEDA

  9 ratings
  W7CR+JFX, Mata de Limón, Provincia de Puntarenas, Espíritu Santo, Costa Rica
  $$ • Seafood Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Beer, Dessert, Fries

• Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort

  11 ratings
  Junction 4.6km Route 618 turn right onto, Road to Arenas del Mar, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, 60601, Costa Rica
  $$$ • Resort
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert

• Restaurante El Sapo

  9 ratings
  Senda Monteverde Hotel 250m Norte del BCR en Cerro Plano Puntarenas Santa Elena, Provincia de Puntarenas, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica 60109
  $$ • Restaurant, Bar
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Churros, Dessert, French Toast & more

• Green Room Cafe Bar

  12 ratings
  Calle Casino Cocal Frente Oficinas Del ICE, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 61101, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Burgers, French Toast, Fries, Pasta & more

• Amimodo Ristorante Pizzeria

  7 ratings
  M65X+JQQ, Limón Province, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
  $$ • Italian Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Pasta, Salad

• The Beach House Bar and Restaurant

  7 ratings
  911 800 M Norte Banco Nacional, Playa, Playa, Provincia de Guanacaste, Potrero, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant, Bar
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Burrito Bowls

• Cha Cafe

  7 ratings
  Cha Cafe CR, 75X5+3F5, Pacific Park, Intersection to Langosta, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
  $$ • Cafe
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bagels, Bread/Buns, Dessert, Sandwiches & more

• El Arepazo

  7 ratings
  Frente a la Cruz Roja, Pastor Diaz Ave, Puntarenas Province, Jaco, Costa Rica
  $ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Arepas

• Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

  8 ratings
  208-50101 Guanacaste Curubande, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
  $ • Hotel
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cakes & more

• Bar Restaurant Los Laureles

  7 ratings
  400 meters east from BCR in, Puntarenas Province, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Burgers, Dessert, Fries, Pasta & more

• Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar

  19 ratings
  Calle Principal Puntarenas Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica 60601
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Falafel, Fries

• Drift Bar

  7 ratings
  50 meters South of Tropico Latino, Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica 60111, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Breakfast Sandwiches, Brownies, Burgers & more

• Restaurante Bahía

  6 ratings
  west of Las Brisas del Pacifico, 100 meters, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant, Hotel
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Pasta, Salad

• Lake Arenal Pizza & Seafood

  6 ratings
  142, Provincia de Guanacaste, Rio piedras, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Tacos

• Father Rooster's

  9 ratings
  The Ocotal Road, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Fish & Chips, Tacos

• Hotel Isla Verde

  8 ratings
  avenida 104 calle 106 2 cuadras Oeste de la Embajada Estados Unidos San José, Favorita Sur, San José, 10109, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Fries

• Verde Salvia Ristorante Italiano E Pizzeria

  6 ratings
  100 metros norte de calle principal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Coco, Costa Rica
  $$ • Pizza Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza

• Sibu Café

  6 ratings
  Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Cakes, Dessert, Pizza, Risotto

• White Horse Restaurant

  5 ratings
  36V2+W7M, 1, Puntarenas Province, Pitahaya, Costa Rica
  $$ • Restaurant
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Dessert, Pasta

• Guayoyo Coffee House

  6 ratings
  La chorrera Centro comercial: Plaza Costa Mar Guanacaste Playas del, Guanacaste Province, Coco, Costa Rica
  $ • Cafe
  GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Tacos

• Honua Poke

  5 ratings
  Honua Poke, sobre calle principal de puerto viejo, frente a Stanfords, Limón, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 40703, Costa Rica
  $$ • Hawaiian Restaurant
  No GF Menu

  Reported GF menu items: Poke, Rice Bowls, Soy Sauce