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Makoko at El Mangroove, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacuaste

Makoko at El Mangroove

4.2
4.2
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, Makoko is the perfect place to dine during your Guanacaste vacation. Our restaurant offers a distinct menu filled with rich Costa Rican cuisine, exciting flavors and refreshing beverages for breakfast and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaac Madrigal

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Makoko at El Mangroove impresses with "amazing food, amazing ambiance, amazing experience," and "outstanding in every way" service. Guests appreciate the "wonderful food and service" and the "amazing menu options," including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Despite occasional service delays, the "fantastic food and ambiance" make it a memorable dining destination.

68 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience!! Food was amazing as with everything at Mangroove.

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  2. Marianne

    Phoenix5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was phenomenal…Jose was very attentive and helpful.

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  3. Harinee

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our best dinners in Costa Rica. Good service. Excellent location and ambience.

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    Costa Rica3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Fuimos a celebrar el cumpleaños de mi padre, lo indicamos en la reservación y lo mencionamos al llegar , aún así quedamos esperando almenos una felicitación. La comida nada espectacular, sabor normal y dos de los platos se nos sirvieron tibios por no decir fríos! Sobrevalorado No lo recomiendo

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  5. greg5565 VIP

    Nashville43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience on property at El Mangroove. A variety of menu options including unique starters, entrees, desserts and cocktails. Can do either seafood or red meat or vegan if desired. We had the oysters, which were fresh and lovely plus a sashimi dish then ahi tuna and short rib dish. Nothing disappointed. Our service was timely and attestation. The chocolate souffle w French press coffee was the best way to cap it off.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Variedad de comida. Buena atención del camarero . Muy retrasados en llevar las entradas y el plato de fondo hasta una hora tuvimos que esperar luego de ordenar. Los platos llegan calientes pero intuyo que hay poco personal para la preparación. 

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    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff did a tremendous job helping celebrate two birthdays for our family and attentive throughout. For a resort restaurant, they hit the mark!

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    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dining experience. Food and service was excellent. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my family & friends

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    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and the food was great. Thanks to the team.

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  10. CharlesL VIP

    Philadelphia32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a valient attempt, but the food simply could have been served hot.

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FAQs

Makoko at El Mangroove is rated 4.2 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Makoko at El Mangroove

Playa de Panamá, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacuaste 50503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaac Madrigal
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