La Soda Tapia

Our Cayuga Corporate Office in San Jose is located just a few steps from La Soda Tapia.  Since 1965, this has been a favorite for Costa Ricans, especially for breakfast and lunch.  The signature dish is the “Lorenzo Sandwich” and if you are looking for a true breakfast for champions, order it with Gallo Pinto on the side. 

But what really strikes me about La Soda Tapia is how it represents Costa Rican society.  I was there this morning for breakfast with my wife after a run in La Sabana (that is the San Jose version of New York’s Central Park).  What caught my attention was that on one side of the restaurant, the crew of a municipal garbage truck was having a hearty breakfast and just around the corner the owner of a brand new Porsche had a business meeting.  I really like this about Costa Rica. 

So if your travels to Costa Rica and our hotels along the Pacific coast take you through San Jose, stop by for breakfast or lunch or a quick stop in the afternoon for some of their famous fruit and ice cream.  Everybody knows the place.  Just ask.  Enjoy and let me know how it went.