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Raulito's Pollo Asado

Food & Coffee · Monteverde · Rotisserie chicken

Simple outdoor stand in central Santa Elena known for juicy rotisserie chicken with cassava at low prices. Good for a picnic or a quick local lunch.

Hours
Mon-Sat 8:00-21:30; Sun 8:00-15:00 (Google listing)
Ratings
4.7 on Google (634) · 4.5 on Tripadvisor (254)

Dishes to try

rotisserie chicken with yuca · chicken and fries · empanadas

Contact & directions

  • Phone: +506 7293 8489
  • Location: 10.317563, -84.824077 — Google Maps · Waze

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