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Las Delicias del Maiz Costa Rica

By Patrick Brunelle ⋅ November 18, 2009 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Ah yes, the famous Las Delicias del Maiz restaurant chain in Costa Rica has quite the group of faithful locals. The most popular Las Delicias del Maiz all is located on the highway heading towards Jaco and Manuel Antonio from the Central Valley.

You´ll spot the occasional tourist in there, by the place is primarily filled by Costa Ricans. Las Delicias del Maiz is popular due to their home-style of cooking that remains faithful to tradition meals in Costa Rica. You´ll see lots of beans, rice, chicken and platanos on the menu. The most common dish, just like in any restaurant in Costa Rica, is the Casado, which in English means married. They use the name Casado because that is exactly what the dish entails, a bunch of different foods that have been wed for one delicious meal. You can find anything on your plate, from rice, chicken, salad, to even a hearty serving of pasta (my least favorite of the bunch due to the overall messiness of the plate.

If you ever walk inside Las Delicias del Maiz in any location in Costa Rica, be prepared to feel a little confused. The restaurant kind of has a free for all atmosphere that leaves you a little lost. Some restaurant require you to go to the window, order all of your food, bring your plate to the cashier, and pay there. What I don´t like very much, is that you will not know the price of your meal until you arrive at the cashier section. You don´t have to worry much, as prices are very cheap here, which is another major draw for Costa Ricas. So if you´re on a roadtrip in Costa Rica and have a big appetite, don´t feel like waiting for your food, and are looking for a good price, Las Delicias del Maiz is the right restaurant for you.