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Explore our enticing menu where every dish tells a story. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that combines fresh ingredients, innovative techniques, and a touch of creativity. From classic favorites to unique creations, our menu is designed to delight and surprise your palate. Discover the perfect blend of flavors and embark on an unforgettable dining experience with us.

Menu


Starters


Yuca Balls

Yuca balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spinach, topped with red bell pepper sauce.

CRC 4,000.00


Patatas Bravas with Alioli

Cajun potato wedges with alioli (spicy)

CRC 3,000.00


Mozzarella Sticks

Served with pomodoro sauce

CRC 3,000.00


Ceviche El Guarco

Sea bass marinated in lemon juice, served with patacones (fried plantains).

CRC 5,000.00

Fish
Fish

Mixed Ceviche

Sea bass and shrimp marinated in lemon juice, served with patacones (fried plantains).

CRC 5,800.00




Starters

Creams and Soups



Beef and Vegetable Soup

Traditional Costa Rican beef soup, served with white rice

CRC 4,000.00


Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Traditional Costa Rican chicken soup, served with white rice

CRC 4,000.00


Aztec Soup

Tomato soup, served with chicken, avocado and cheese Turrialba

Small

CRC 4,000


Big

CRC 5,500


Caribbean Seafood Soup

Soup inspired by the Costa Rican Caribbean, served with white rice.

Small

CRC 4,500


Big

CRC 6,000




Salads


Tropical Chicken Salad

Mixed greens with chicken fajita strips, natural mushrooms, strawberry pieces, carrot, mango, cucumber and caramelized almonds. All salads come with your choice of dressing (passion fruit vinaigrette, pesto, honey lemon, ranch, caesar, chipotle).

CRC 5,500.00


Beef Tenderloin Salad

Served with mixed greens, black olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, provençal herbs and caramelized onion. All salads come with your choice of dressing (passion fruit vinaigrette, pesto, honey lemon, ranch, caesar, chipotle).

CRC 7,000.00


Shrimp Salad

Mixed greens with garlic shrimp, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, crispy rice and purple cabbage. All salads come with your choice of dressing (passion fruit vinaigrette, pesto, honey lemon, ranch, caesar, chipotle).

CRC 7,500.00

Fish
Fish



Main Courses

Meats



Grilled Beef Tenderloin

250g beef tenderloin with your choice of sauce (red wine, peppercorn, or mushroom demiglace). All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 16,000.00


Grilled Delmonico

250g grilled Delmonico steak with your choice of sauce (red wine, peppercorn, or mushroom demiglace). All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 14,500.00


St. Louis Ribs

300g pork ribs in barbecue sauce or chef's sauce. All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 13,000.00




Main Courses

Fish



Grilled Salmon

200g grilled salmon with your choice of sauce (honey garlic sauce or dill sauce). All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 12,500.00

Fish
Fish

Grilled Sea Bass

200g sea bass fillet with your choice of sauce (Caribbean sauce or meunière sauce). All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 12,000.00

Fish
Fish



Main Courses

Chicken



Chicken Breast

200g grilled chicken breast with your choice of sauce (sweet and sour sauce or aurora sauce). All our dishes come with two side dishes. Side dishes: Baked potato, almond rice, white rice, house salad, sautéed vegetables, potato wedges.

CRC 7,500.00




Rice Dishes


Shrimp Rice

Shrimp rice served with french fries and salad.

CRC 8,500.00

Fish
Fish

Seafood Rice

Seafood rice served with french fries and salad.

CRC 8,000.00

Fish
Fish

Chicken Rice

Chicken rice served with french fries and salad.

CRC 6,000.00




Pasta


Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Pasta in béchamel sauce, served with shrimp, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms and sautéed spinach. All our pastas come with garlic bread toast and your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, fettuccine).

CRC 8,500.00


Surf and Turf Pasta

Pasta in aurora sauce with seafood and beef tenderloin, served with sun-dried tomato, mushrooms and sautéed spinach.

CRC 9,000.00

Fish
Fish

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Chicken pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

CRC 7,000.00


Beef Tenderloin Pasta in Jalapeño Sauce

Demiglace sauce with beef tenderloin tips, served with jalapeño pepper and mushrooms (spicy).

CRC 9,000.00

Spicy
Spicy



Sandwiches and Burgers


Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Ciabatta bread with pesto chicken breast, caramelized onion, gouda cheese, mozzarella cheese, pickles and fresh mushrooms. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).

CRC 6,500.00


Beef Tenderloin Sandwich

Ciabatta bread with Asian-style beef tenderloin on a bed of spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).mburguesas vienen acompañadas de papas de gajo, y con 1 aderezo a elegir: (mayonesa de maracuyá, mayonesa de chipotle, mayo culantro y salsa ranch).

CRC 7,500.00


Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ciabatta bread with turkey ham, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and house sauce. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).

CRC 5,500.00


El Guarco Burger

Brioche bun, 200g Angus beef patty, mozzarella cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, pickles, portobello mushrooms and house sauce. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).

CRC 7,000.00


Smash Cheese Burguer

Two 100g Angus beef patties, caramelized onion, pickles, American cheese, mozzarella cheese and bacon bits. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).

CRC 7,000.00


Crispy Chicken Burguer

Crispy chicken breast with American cheddar cheese, pickles, crispy onion and Memphis BBQ sauce. Our sandwiches and burgers are served with potato wedges, and 1 dressing of your choice (passion fruit mayo, chipotle mayo, cilantro mayo, or ranch sauce).

CRC 6,500.00




Vegetarian Menu


Asian-Style Mushroom Bowl

Edamame, carrot, white rice and purple cabbage served with multigrain bread.

CRC 5,000.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Quinoa Risotto

Served with cherry tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and cream of tomato sauce.

CRC 4,000.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Vegetarian Sandwich

Hoagie bread with zucchini, tomato, red onion, roasted eggplant, mozzarella cheese and red pesto.

CRC 4,500.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Caprese Sandwich

Hoagie bread with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.

CRC 4,500.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Kids Menu


Kids Burger

100g Angus beef patty, brioche bun and American cheese, served with french fries.

CRC 4,000.00


Mac And Chesee

Traditional pasta with cheese sauce, chicken pieces and broccoli, served with garlic bread.

CRC 4,000.00


Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets served with french fries.

CRC 4,000.00


Fish Nuggets

Fish nuggets served with french fries.

CRC 4,000.00

Fish
Fish

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Lodging, Costa Rican cuisine, and event spaces in the heart of Cartago.

ADDRESS

200 m North of El Guarco Service Station, on the right-hand side.

CONTACT

recepcion@hotelelguarco.com


Tel:  (506) 8955-7474

(506) 2573-0000

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