Cafetería y Restaurante El Abuelo

4.6 ( 250 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
₡4,000–8,000
4RW4V2M, 146, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Fraijanes, Costa Rica
+506 2482 1157
Cafeteria y Restaurante El Abuelo is a charming dining destination nestled in the heart of Alajuela, Costa Rica. Known for its cozy atmosphere, the restaurant serves a delightful array of regional dishes, especially their renowned meat pot, perfect for weekend indulgence. Customers rave about the generous portions and excellent service, making it a popular choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a commitment to community, El Abuelo reinvests its profits to support the elderly. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this welcoming space offers a memorable experience filled with culinary warmth. Don't miss their famous strawberry cake!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Cafetería y Restaurante El Abuelo

Andres Aguilar
Apr 4,2025
Great service, cozy atmosphere.
Daniel Twardowski
Mar 30,2025
Great food, good atmosphere. And it's awesome that they use the profits to reinvest in the community by supporting the elderly.
Christoph Zeipelt
Mar 18,2025
Delicious foods and drinks.all kind of drinks and foods are regional. The service ist really good and fast. We will come for another meal to this location.
Angie Cruz
Feb 26,2025
Delicious food and beautiful setting. Plus, a business with a heart. They truly give back to the community. See my review for, “La Granja de Tio Charlie”. I highly recommended these businesses. Just a side note, my 5 year old is an extremely picky eater and he ate all of his food. Thanks to all the amazing staff!!!!
Jon Vargas
Feb 19,2025
Great place to spend time with family, wonderful service, and food is delicious
Chiara Baffelli
Jan 14,2025
We stopped here for lunch on our way back from Poas. The food was really tasty and really big portions! The service was really nice and they do social contributions and help the local community. They also have a farm and animals as well as supporting small farmers nearby. They explained their concept to us and even offered us a coffee - muchas gracias! If you are nearby stop here, it is worth it.
Marisel Salguero Gonzalez
Jan 10,2025
Awesome food excellent service !!
Trey Arbo
Dec 31,2024
This is a fantastic out of the way local eatery. The portions were ample and the flavor was amazing. It is a very well kept restaurant with great service. I highly recommend a visit if you are anywhere near it.

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