Jaguar Negro

4.6

1086 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

The experience begins as you step through the doors of Jaguar Negro, transporting you to a Mexican tropical oasis imbued with relaxed vibes and casual elegance.
You first encounter a secret garden surrounded by water and native Mexican plants, setting the stage for a sonic, sensory, and visual journey that takes you to Mexico without leaving Costa Rica.
Our menu is inspired by cantina cuisine, traditional dishes, and ancestral techniques that enrich every preparation. Everything is enjoyed around a table designed for sharing

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Meat, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
8858 2222
Website
http://www.jaguarcocina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Rodrigo Montesinos
Private party facilities
It is an honor for us to be part of this special moment.At Jaguar Negro, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience, tailored to your needs and expectations. Please contact our customer service department; we will be delighted to assist you.

Location
Casa7bancas, Calle Real San, Rafael, Escazú 00000
Neighborhood
San José
Parking details
Guarded Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

HAPPY HOUR
$5.00 per person
Multiple dates available
SALUD! Ven a probar el NUEVO Cantina HAPPY HOUR - Tragos, botanas y tequila - Lunes a Viernes de 4:00PM a 6:30PM en la Cantina Jaguar y nuestro Cantina Garden
BRUNCH
$12.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Disfruta de la comida más importante del día con el sabor único de Jaguar Negr0! Nuestro menú de brunch está disponible los Sábados y Domingos a partir de las 8am.
TAQUERIA
$19.00 per person
Multiple dates available
NUEVO MENU DE TAQUERIA en Jaguar Negro - Tacos -Enchiladas - Costras - Sopas - Ensaladas - Al mejor estilo Jaguar Disponible de Lunes a Viernes de 12:00MD a 4:00PM

Trio de Guacamole y SalsasCRC 2,500.00
Nuestras salsas de la casa acompañadas de guacamole y tostadas mixtas.
QuesadillasCRC 2,500.00
Dos tortillas de harina con queso mozzarella acompañadas de salsa roja tatemada.
Cantina NachosCRC 4,000.00
Totopos con cochinita, frijoles molidos, salsa roja, gratinados con queso servidos con guacamole y crema.
Taco GobernadorCRC 2,500.00
Camarón, queso fundido y raja de jalapeño.
Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2,500.00
Tres tacos de bocado de cochinita con salsa Xnipec y cilantro.

Bebidas

Margarita TradicionalCRC 4,000.00
Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Jugo De Limon, Sal
Cerveza ModeloCRC 2,750.00
Especial o Negra
Caballito de Tequila BlancoCRC 3,000.00
Copa Vino Tinto o BlancoCRC 3,800.00
Copa EspumanteCRC 2,500.00

Appetizers

Trio of Guacamole and SalsasCRC 2.50
Our house-made salsas served with guacamole and a mix of tostadas.
QuesadillasCRC 2.50
Two flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, served with roasted red salsa.
Cantina NachosCRC 4.00
Tortilla chips topped with pork, re-fried beans and red salsa, all melted with cheese and served with guacamole and sour cream.
Taco GobernadorCRC 2.50
Shrimp, melted cheese and a slice of jalapeño.
Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2.50
Three bite-sized tacos filled with pork, topped with Xnipec salsa and cilantro.

Beverages

Traditional MargaritaCRC 4.00
Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Salt
Modelo BeerCRC 2.75
Especial or Negra
Blanco Tequila ShotCRC 3.00
Red or White Wine GlassCRC 3.80
Sparkling Wine GlassCRC 2.50

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Costa Rica
Great for brunch
Costa Rica
Good for groups
Costa Rica
Hot spot
Costa Rica
Neighborhood gem
San José
Best Ambiance
San José
Good for groups
San José
Hot spot
San José
Neighborhood gem
San José
Great for outdoor dining
San José
Romantic
San José
Good for special occasions
San José
Lively
San José
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jaguar Negro offers "delicious food" and "festive drinks" in a "beautiful ambiance" with a "great atmosphere." Guests praise the "amazing" service and "attentive" staff. The restaurant features a variety of Mexican and fusion dishes, with standout items like the "octopus tacos" and "churros." Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

1,086 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jose was a wonderful server and we enjoyed the food and ambiance.
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Erandi VIP
Mexico City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
En general no decepciona, sin embargo en esta ocasión uno de los platillos de demoro y cuando llegó el sabor y cocción no eran los idóneos.
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Kelly
Atlanta27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was recommended by someone in the United States. It was a great choice. I ordered the red snapper and it was cooked to perfection. Also had guacamole and chips. Even the cocktail was good. Great restaurant choice, not too far away from the hotel, where I’m staying. I would recommend it.
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Monica
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso y excelente atención. Super recomendado.
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Su
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jaguar negro estuvo perfecto, la comida, el servicio y el lugar espectacular. Fue una noche muy tranquila para el cumpleaños de mi mamá, súper recomendado!
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Melissa
Costa Rica6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente, la comida deliciosa y el restaurante es muy lindo
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Hank VIP
Nashville17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of the coolest restaurant atmospheres I have ever seen. Beautiful place. Very well done. I eat here every time I go to Costa Rica! Excellent!
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Melissa
Costa Rica6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente, la comida deliciosa, el lugar precioso
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Marianne
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The octopus tacos were amazing. And the Paloma was 1 of the best I’ve had
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Catalina
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todos los platillos especiales cada uno delicioso
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FAQs

Jaguar Negro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 8858 2222.

Jaguar Negro is rated 4.6 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Casa7bancas, Calle Real San, Rafael, Escazú 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
San José
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Meat, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Guarded Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rodrigo Montesinos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jaguarcocina.com/
Phone number
8858 2222
Private party facilities
It is an honor for us to be part of this special moment.At Jaguar Negro, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience, tailored to your needs and expectations. Please contact our customer service department; we will be delighted to assist you.

Jaguar Negro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

TAQUERIA

Botanas

Trio de Guacamole y SalsasCRC 2,500.00

QuesadillasCRC 2,500.00

Cantina NachosCRC 4,000.00

Taco GobernadorCRC 2,500.00

Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2,500.00

Bebidas

Margarita TradicionalCRC 4,000.00

Cerveza ModeloCRC 2,750.00

Caballito de Tequila BlancoCRC 3,000.00

Copa Vino Tinto o BlancoCRC 3,800.00

Copa EspumanteCRC 2,500.00

Appetizers

Trio of Guacamole and SalsasCRC 2.50

QuesadillasCRC 2.50

Cantina NachosCRC 4.00

Taco GobernadorCRC 2.50

Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2.50

Beverages

Traditional MargaritaCRC 4.00

Modelo BeerCRC 2.75

Blanco Tequila ShotCRC 3.00

Red or White Wine GlassCRC 3.80

Sparkling Wine GlassCRC 2.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Jaguar Negro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jaguar Negro restaurant rated?

Is Jaguar Negro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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