Fodor's Expert Review Coco Loco

$$ Playa Flamingo Seafood
The "crazy coconut" is one of the few places where you can dine with your toes in the sand while watching the sunset without anything separating you from the water. Start with the fried calamari or mixed ceviche, and move on to mains like the blackened swordfish wrap, the sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna taco, or the slow-cooked ribs with pineapple barbecue sauce. Although not on the menu, they usually have a whole lobster for $20. Entrées come with a choice of coleslaw, fruit, fries, or rice and beans, and can be prepared Caribbean-style, with coconut milk. If you haven’t already overdosed on coconut, try the homemade coconut sorbet. Sunset diners should come with mosquito spray, since those little buggers love naked feet in the sand.
Seafood Lunch Dinner $$

Quick Facts

Flamingo, Guanacaste  Costa Rica

2654–6242

cocolococostarica.com

Known For:
  • Tuna tacos
  • Exquisite sunsets
  • Signature drink served in a fresh coconut

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