El Ranchito
Food & Coffee · Central Pacific · Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Restaurant in El Cerro, on the road from Quepos up to Manuel Antonio, known for fresh catch of the day, friendly service and macaws that drop by.
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 06:30-22:00
- Ratings
- 4.8 on Google (292) · 4.9 on Tripadvisor (257)
Dishes to try
catch of the day · jumbo shrimp · arroz con pollo · filet mignon · frozen margarita
Before you go
- Tickets
- Better to book ahead
- Checked
- 2026-10
Contact & directions
- Website: https://elranchitocr.com/
- Phone: +506 8455 0920
- Location: 9.42435, -84.159113 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María (Quepos)Landmark · FreeQuepos' parish church, a modern building with pointed arches and a freestanding bell tower that visitors praise for its original architectural details.
- Reto MAE coastal trail (Quepos → Manuel Antonio hidden coves)Trail · Free · hidden gemA rugged, unofficial coastal trail from Quepos to Manuel Antonio over the forested headlands, dropping to a string of small turquoise coves — Playa La Macha, Carlos López, Tulemar, Karolas — before coming out at Playa Biesanz.
- Quepos Market & Weekend FeriaLocal shop · FreeDowntown Quepos' municipal market, with fruit stalls, fishmongers and cheap sodas, plus the weekend farmers' feria nearby selling seasonal fruit, spices, plants and handmade goods.
- Quepos MalecónLandmark · FreeQuepos' seaside promenade: a breezy walk along the bay with fishing boats, pelicans and the Marina Pez Vela at its south end, where locals gather to watch the sun drop behind the headland.
- Marina Pez Vela boardwalkLandmark · FreeQuepos' modern marina: a seaside promenade, a lawn of Adirondack chairs facing hundreds of sportfishing boats and an illuminated marlin sculpture.
- Cascada El Salto (Quepos)Waterfall · Free · hidden gemA demanding jungle hike above Quepos to a tall waterfall.
Sources: https://elranchitocr.com/