Soda La Amistad
Sodas & Local Food · Monteverde · Soda · local food
Family-run soda on a side street in Santa Elena with generous casados, soups and ribs at local prices. The menu is translated into English and there are vegan options.
- Hours
- Daily 6:30-21:00 (Google listing)
- Ratings
- 4.6 on Google (1,398) · 4.3 on Tripadvisor (659)
Dishes to try
casado with fish or beef · tortilla soup · vegetable soup · ribs · tostones
Contact & directions
- Phone: +506 2645 6108
- Location: 10.315497, -84.826655 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
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