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Jaguar Negro, Rafael, Escazú

Jaguar Negro

4.6
4.6
1069 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La experiencia comienza cuando pasas por las puertas de Jaguar Negro y te transportarás a un oasis tropical mexicano con aires relajados y elegancia casual. Primero descubres un jardín secreto rodeado de agua y plantas nativas mexicanas y desde ahí emprendes un viaje sonoro, sensorial y visual que te transportará a México sin salir de Costa Rica.

Nuestro menú esta inspirado en la cocina de cantina, en los platillos de tradición y en las técnicas ancestrales que acompañan cada preparación. Todo se disfruta alrededor de una mesa pensada para ser compartida.

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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
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rodrigo Montesinos
  • 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

  • TAQUERIA

    $11.00 - $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
    TAQUERIA Photo

  • HAPPY HOUR

    $5.00 - $8.00 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
    HAPPY HOUR Photo

Menu

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What 1,069 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Ambiance

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Great for brunch

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Food

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambiance

  • San José

    Best Value

  • San José

    Great for brunch

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Hot spot

  • San José

    Neighborhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

  • San José

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaguar Negro offers a "beautiful ambiance" with an authentic Mexican flair, featuring "killer food" and "festive, tasteful drinks." Guests praise the "amazing staff," particularly server Diego, and appreciate the creative menu. While some mention slow service, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for its "spectacular desserts" and "reasonable prices."

1,069 Reviews

  1. Dan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local people highly recommended the place, but it didn't meet our expectations. The cocktails were great, but the food was average at best, with one of the dishes - a picanha steak - chewy and inedible. Service was fast, and the waiters were nice, with one of them speaking good English.

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  2. Chrissy

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great. Our service started out really well but faded fast when a larger table was sat next to us, then our server moved on. We kept having to flag down someone for water, the bill, etc. Had he come back, we would have ordered more drinks!

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  3. Andres

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El restaurante que JAMÁS falla. Excepcional como siempre.

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  4. Tatiana

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pésima experiencia con el Salonero interrumpiendo en momentos no adecuados y como apurándonos con el servicio pésima experiencia aunque la comida estuvo bien el servicio no fue placentero me sentí muy presionada con el menú y bebidas y recoger todo además me quitaron el menú sin haber yo ordenado

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  5. Cesar

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso todo, recomendable. Soy mexicano y la comida está exquisita

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  6. Erandi

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente como siempre, gran calidad y muy buen servicio.

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  7. Audrey

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un hermoso lugar con un servicio inigualable. La comida excelente en relación al precio

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  8. Adriana

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo la experiencia fue excelente. Tienen una sobresaliente atención al cliente. Super ecomendado el pulpo, la panacota y la Margarita Diosa.

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  9. Angel

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estamos visitando desde Nueva York y vinimos a celebrar el cumpleaños de una amiga y decidimos venir a comer a este lugar tan hermoso desde el momento q entras hasta que te sientan son tan amables. Nuestro mesero creo que fue Daniel se portó de maravilla y excelente servicio que nos dio. Les recomiendo este lugar a todos. Espero volver aquí cuando regrese a costa rica

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  10. Paulina

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El servicio y el ambiente espectaculares, pero la comida estuvo insípida, ni comparado a la real comida mexicana. Ni las micheladas tenían buen sabor. Relación precio comida fatal

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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 1069 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jaguar Negro

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
    Smart Casual
  • 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
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