El Avion

August 30, 2025

Okay this place is very cool to grab a drink only. We went because its an old 737 that crashed there many years ago so they built a restaurant around it. We had my 5 year old nephew and 3 year old niece who loved the cock pit and dancing inside the plane. Our waiter was good but in Costa Rica no one is in a rush and my brother acted like a typical American who wanted his food quick. So the waiter just let's people relax and enjoy the views and get some drinks. He was great. We literally saw monkeys while sitting at our table. Now the food I would pass on for sure. We had a variety of different dishes and the best thing we got was the kids meals with the chicken strips. It was very expensive and you got appetizer size portions for your entre. Do not recommend the food. I even went downtown after to go shopping next to the national park and the restaurant guys were like gross why would you eat there. So I would try downtown closer to the entrance of the National park. Again you are paying for the view and the airplane experience.

October 10, 2025

Lovely restaurant! The food came out piping hot and so perfectly seasoned. I had the opportunity to taste the Fanta flavor exclusive to Costa Rica - Kolita. It reminded me of grenadine. The view is ahhh-mazing and you just happen to be dining underneath/around an entire airplane! ✈️ Monkeys were even seen along the perimeter. What more could you ask for?

August 16, 2025

We stopped here for dinner on our last night in Costa Rica with a group of 15. Since we had made reservations, our table was ready as soon as we arrived. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the views were amazing. To top it off, we even had a surprise visit from a White-faced Capuchin and her baby—though they were mostly interested in swiping sugar packets from the table! From appetizers to main courses and dessert, everything we ordered was delicious. The combination of great food, beautiful setting, and unique experience made this the perfect way to end our trip. Highly recommend!

June 30, 2025

Really cool spot in Manuel Antonio. There's an airplane with a really interesting (and frankly) history with a bar inside. But the view seats are stunning as well, we had our dinner watching the sunset over the jungle and shoreline. Occasionally you can see some monkeys as well (please don't feed them though). Plenty of vegetarian options (we had kale salad, nachos and a vegetarian pasta dish) and there's a bus stop right outside the restaurant, every 30 ish minutes there's one in case you want to save on spending it on a taxi.

August 25, 2025

El Avión was such an amazing experience that we actually went twice during our stay! The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff went above and beyond—not only with their service but also by sharing the fascinating history behind the restaurant. I was astonished and even more intrigued after learning the story. The pricing was even more beautiful lol we felt like a true Queen & King dining in eating exclusively and affordable. The plane itself was such a cool touch! Being able to tour the aircraft inside the restaurant made the visit truly unique and unforgettable. Between the incredible food, the one-of-a-kind atmosphere, and the friendly staff, this place is a 10/10. We’ll definitely be back again!