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Steak House el Tobogan

De la iglesia de la Fortuna 800 oeste, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
2479-8420
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Cuisines: Costa Rican, Central American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Desamparados, San Jose, Costa Rica
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This is a good place to stop by and it eat something, the service is quite good. The hamburger with fries is really good and it costs around $10

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California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Had Pollo a la Plancha. Very tasty and reasonable priced. On the side of the main road. No ambiance. Good food reasonable prices. Very juicy chicken.

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See 3 more reviews by Beazor for La Fortuna de San Carlos
Grand Forks British Columbia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The Best Steak life has to offer is here, this family owned business is well worth the trip from anywhere in this world that you come from. From Canadian Christina & Gregorio visited 2013

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Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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48 reviews 48 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Food waa a great value. Service superb and waiter waa fun to talk with, very outgoing and personable. Beef looked and was top notch.

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West Linn, Oregon
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50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

I have been through Fortuna on several occasions over the years and so have eaten at several lodges and restaurants, but my favorite is Steakhouse El Tobogan. It is an open restaurant and looks rather basic, but the food is excellent. I ate here with my brother and sister-in-law and we all loved our dishes. Steak, chicken or fish --... More

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Montreal, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

The p^lace does not look like anything, but the owner ois super frienmdly and the local fodd is amazing. We were 4 and tried almost all the traditional dishes and were never disapointed.. A must to go to.

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See 5 more reviews by Martin G for La Fortuna de San Carlos
O'Fallon, Missouri
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

I lived in Costa Rica for a semester as an exchange student and saw a lot of the country in that time. More recently my wife and I spent 9 days on our honeymoon in Costa Rica. I was amazed at the quality of meat and the preparation. I honestly did not believe that steaks of this quality could be... More

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San Francisco, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

I decided to go here our first night based on Trip Advisor reviews. It is a simple roadside restaurant with tables open to the parking lot. We both had very good steaks with pepper sauce that also came with a few vegetables and yuca on the side. Did not have alcohol or dessert so I can't address them. I was... More

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See 8 more reviews by David K for La Fortuna de San Carlos
san diego
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

the only reason we initially pulled in to the parking lot of el tobogan was to turn around and head back down the road when we were stopped by the muchacho who works in the restaurant as the "maitre d". he convinced us to take a look at the menu as we told him we did NOT want to eat... More

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Hickory, North Carolina
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

Had the pepper steak and among the best I've ever had. Really big, quality steak for the price (around $10). Definitely recommend this local spot. The local fruit drink was also very good.

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