Rincon De La Vieja, Canas Dulces, Guanacaste, 50101, Costa Rica
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Hacienda Flavors, Poolside Drinks, and Open-Air Guanacaste Dining
Savor daily complimentary breakfast, national and international cuisine, grilled meats, seafood, garden produce, fresh fruits, vegetables, desserts, and Costa Rican casado across open-air and hacienda-style settings. Enjoy wine, spirits, handcrafted cocktails, poolside snacks, and a swim-up bar, with vegetarian and vegan menu options, locally sourced ingredients, room service, and custom private dinners available for special occasions.
Costa Rican Latin Fusion Restaurant
La Carreta Restaurant
An elegant hacienda-style restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort offering Costa Rican and Latin fusion dishes prepared with firewood, aromatized smoke, grilled meats from the resort’s own livestock, seafood and garden produce. La Carreta suits a more refined dinner, with a warm, smoky atmosphere.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cocktail and Wine Bar
La Carreta Bar
A welcoming cocktail and wine bar at Borinquen Thermal Resort serving wine, spirits and handcrafted cocktails in the early evening. La Carreta Bar is perfect for a relaxed drink before dinner, with an easygoing hacienda-inspired feel.
- Serves: Wine, Spirits & Cocktails
- Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Costa Rican International Restaurant
Rancho El Yugo
An open-air Costa Rican international restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort serving national and international dishes with excellent cuts of meat, fresh fruits, vegetables and desserts. Rancho El Yugo is perfect for relaxed breakfast, lunch or sunset dining, with a casual ranch-style feel.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What restaurants and bars can guests enjoy at Borinquen Thermal Resort?
Borinquen Thermal Resort features several on-site dining venues, including La Carreta Restaurant, La Carreta Bar, and Rancho El Yugo. Together these venues offer everything from hacienda-style dinners to open-air lunches, making Borinquen Thermal Resort a complete dining destination within the property.
What kind of cuisine does La Carreta Restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort serve?
La Carreta Restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort is set in a hacienda-style atmosphere and uses an ancestral cooking technique combining firewood, fire temperature, and aromatized smoke. Meats are cooked low and slow on the grill, often sourced from the resort’s own livestock, alongside fresh fish, seafood, and garden produce.
What are the hours for dinner at La Carreta Restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort?
La Carreta Restaurant at Borinquen Thermal Resort is open nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Guests looking to enjoy a cocktail beforehand can visit La Carreta Bar, which opens earlier at 4:00 p.m.
Is there a dress code for dinner at Borinquen Thermal Resort?
Yes, Borinquen Thermal Resort recommends semi-formal attire for dinner at La Carreta Restaurant, reflecting its elegant hacienda setting. Daytime and casual dining at the resort’s other venues does not require this level of dress.
Does Borinquen Thermal Resort include breakfast with a room booking?
Yes, Borinquen Thermal Resort includes a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A vegetarian breakfast option is also available for guests with dietary preferences.
Does Borinquen Thermal Resort offer vegetarian and vegan dining options?
Borinquen Thermal Resort offers both vegetarian menu options and vegan menu options across its dining venues, alongside traditional Costa Rican dishes and a variety of meat, fish, and poultry preparations.
Is Borinquen Thermal Resort a good choice for family dining?
Yes, Borinquen Thermal Resort is a family-friendly resort that welcomes guests of all ages at its restaurants, and lunch and dinner menus include a dedicated children’s menu alongside traditional dishes like the Costa Rican casado.
Does Borinquen Thermal Resort offer room service?
Yes, Borinquen Thermal Resort provides room service from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., featuring a special menu prepared by the resort’s own Chef for guests who prefer to dine in their room.
Is there a poolside bar at Borinquen Thermal Resort?
Yes, Borinquen Thermal Resort features a poolside bar where guests can enjoy tropical drinks and light snacks while relaxing at the outdoor pool, in addition to its sit-down restaurants and lounges.
Can guests request special dietary accommodations at Borinquen Thermal Resort?
Yes, guests at Borinquen Thermal Resort can request dietary accommodations, such as gluten-free meals, once a dining reservation is made so the kitchen can prepare options in advance. This is in addition to the resort’s standing vegetarian and vegan menu options.