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Budda Cafe

Main Street besides ICE Building, Tortuguero 2, Costa Rica
0050627098084
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Ranked #2 of 10 restaurants in Tortuguero
Price range: RM21 - RM75
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Hollywood, Florida
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Both days we were in Tortuguero we ate at Budda. The juices we had were delicious and so was the ceviche and crepe. The culinary highlight here was the passionfruit cheesecake dessert. It's ridiculously good and my mouth waters just thinking about it! On a side note- the restaurant dog, Simona, is the sweetest dog EVER! I fell in love... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

After a long day doing canoe tour and hike in national park we headed to budda bar for a relaxing drink. It's based right on the water with a lovely chilled atmosphere, we had our drink, relaxed in the garden for ages and then returned that evening for dinner. In fact we went back again the next night too. Pizza... More

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Sydney, Australia
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164 reviews 164 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Couldn't decide what was the best so...loved the location on th e river and the burger and pizza were fantastic

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Seattle
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

great food and great wait staff as well as sits on the canal. we watched a cow walk on the water across the river

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San Francisco, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I had read quite a few reviews about the restaurant and decided to check it out. The decor is fantastic... very Caribbean chic -- white furnishings with colorful accents. Had the Greek salad and the Spaghetti alla Carbonara, with a tall glass of Sangria. The meal was delicious. Highly recommended!

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Tel aviv
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Great atmosphere! Nice staff, good food. Exellend location to hide in the hot afternoon!!!!!!! Good place for kids

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As, Belgium
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Nice place with a beautifull view over the river. Best place to sit down with a drink and nice food to watch the sunset. Food is nice, although portions are not so big.

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San Diego, California
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Considering the relative lack of really good lunching in Tortuguero, this is a must stop for its excellent attempt at good food and its more than excellent atmosphere. We came here after a fantastic but long morning on the canoe in the sun. The waterside dining is really a divine surrounding. We ordered two pizzas, hummus, salads, and lots of... More

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Spokane, Washington
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Nice setting overlooking the river side of town. Well appointed and a good menu. Enjoyable experience.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Come early to watch the sunset on this dock over the water. Food was totally acceptable. I was worried about mosquitoes but there were none.

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