# Where to eat in Cabuya and nearby Montezuma > In Cabuya, start the day at the village bakery, eat pizza at Cafe Coyote or Salón El Higuerón, and stop at Indígena for chocolate after hiking Cabo Blanco. For a wider choice, drive 15 to 20 minutes to Montezuma, where Cocolores, Ylang Ylang and Sano Banano are long-running favorites. Source: https://www.cabuyacr.com/where-to-eat-in-cabuya/ Last checked: 2026-10-20 In Cabuya: A bakery-cafe, a pizza place, a bar, a local soda and a chocolate cafe Nearest town with more choice: Montezuma, 15 to 20 minutes' drive Opening days: Many places close one or two days a week, often Monday or Tuesday Places in this guide: Checked in October 2026 ## Eating in a small village Cabuya has only a few places to eat, and most of them keep short hours and take a day or two off each week. That's part of the charm, but it means a little planning helps. Check opening days before you set out, carry some cash in case a place is cash only, and expect dinner to be relaxed rather than fast. If you're cooking, the village supermarkets cover the basics. For a big shop or a wider choice of restaurants, Montezuma is 15 to 20 minutes north. ## In Cabuya village **[Panadería Cabuya](/cabuya-bakery-panaderia/)** is a family-run bakery and cafe on the main road, with a garden patio. It's the village's breakfast spot: big breakfasts, fresh bread and pastries, smoothies and coffee, plus lunch plates such as a fish sandwich or a casado. Its chocolate cake has a following. There are vegetarian and vegan options. Opening days have changed over the years, so check before you go; a recent listing shows it closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. **[Cafe Coyote](/cafe-coyote/)** is a long-running open-air restaurant in a garden on the road toward Mal País, just past the junction. It's best known for pizza, along with local fish, fruit shakes and Costa Rican plates. The owner is known among visitors as a good source of local tips, and the place also rents rooms. Reservations are by phone, and one recent visitor noted it was cash only, so bring some. **[Salón El Higuerón](/salon-el-higueron/)**, which locals call "the Hig," is the village bar, about 100 m east of the Cabuya school. It serves pizza, fresh fish and chicken, often has live music and shows sports on TV. It's an evening place, open from late afternoon Wednesday to Sunday according to its local listing. It's also the turn for the rough road to Mal País. **Restaurante La Fortuna** is a local soda serving traditional Costa Rican food. The shrimp rice (arroz con camarones) and seafood get recommended by locals and visitors alike. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. **Antojitos**, next to the Super Chicho supermarket, has been listed for empanadas, ceviche and snacks in the afternoon and early evening. We couldn't fully confirm it for 2026, so treat it as a bonus if it's open. ## Near Cabo Blanco **[Indígena Café & Chocolate](/indigena-cafe-chocolate/)** is about 100 m before the entrance to [Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve](/cabo-blanco-reserve/), which makes it an obvious stop before or after the hike. It makes chocolate from the bean and works directly with the Ngöbe Indigenous community. The cafe serves hot chocolate, ceremonial cacao, brownies, cakes and light meals, and it runs chocolate tours where you follow the bean to the bar and make your own. It's open Wednesday to Sunday during the day, which lines up with the reserve's own opening days. ## On the road to Montezuma **Soda Típica Las Palmeras**, in Santa Fe just past the Montezuma waterfall on the road south, is an open-air soda with gallo pinto breakfasts and casados with fish or chicken. Portions are generous and the setting is simple. **Amor de Mar**, the restaurant inside [Hotel Amor de Mar](/hotel-amor-de-mar/) at the south end of Montezuma, serves breakfast and brunch only. It's known for egg dishes, crepes, smoothies and fresh juice, with the ocean right below. It's reported to close on Tuesdays. ## In Montezuma Montezuma has a much wider choice. These are long-running places that were open in October 2026: - **Cocolores:** an open-air garden restaurant on the beach, lit by lanterns at night, best known for fresh fish and seafood, plus curries, pastas and steaks. A good choice for dinner. - **Ylang Ylang Restaurant:** in the garden of Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, a short walk north of the village along the beach. It has raw, vegan and gluten-free menus and ocean views. Book ahead for dinner. - **Sano Banano:** on the main street, with a garden by the beach and an indoor section for rainy evenings. A broad menu with clearly marked vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, open from breakfast to dinner. - **Playa de los Artistas:** a beachfront spot in front of Hotel Los Mangos, with a menu that changes around the day's fish. It's mostly a lunch place and is reported to open only Thursday to Sunday. - **Orgánico:** a vegetarian and vegan cafe serving organic dishes, pizza and breakfast, known for live music and an open-mic night. - **Ice Dream Gelato & Coffee Shop:** Italian-style gelato, coffee and smoothies in the village. ## Evenings and nightlife Cabuya goes to bed early. On most nights, the Hig is the only bar with any life, especially when there's live music. That suits most people who choose Cabuya. If you want more, head to Montezuma. **Chico's Playa Bar**, facing the water in the center of town, has long been the heart of Montezuma's nightlife, with dancing to Latin and electronic music. Plan your ride home before you go out: the road back to Cabuya is dark, and the last local bus leaves in the afternoon. Arrange a taxi in advance. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there restaurants in Cabuya? Yes, a handful: a bakery-cafe, a pizza restaurant, a bar that serves food, a local soda and a chocolate cafe by Cabo Blanco. For more choice, go to Montezuma. ### Where can I eat after hiking Cabo Blanco? Indígena Café & Chocolate is about 100 m before the reserve entrance and open on the same days as the reserve. The village bakery and sodas are a few minutes away. ### Is there nightlife in Cabuya? Very little. Salón El Higuerón is the village bar, with live music some nights. Montezuma, 15 to 20 minutes away, has beach bars and dancing. ### Do restaurants in Cabuya take cards? Some do, but not all, and at least one long-running place has been reported as cash only. Bring enough cash for meals.