San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

A complete evening in one unforgettable experience! More than a typical food tour, this night out combines an authentic local vibe, a short historical walk, an interactive cocktail workshop, and a live Chef’s Table culinary experience. As you learn to mix iconic Costa Rican drinks, the chef will prepare delicious traditional bocas (Costa Rican tapas)—including pollo caribeño, crispy patacones, and savory enyucados—right before your eyes, serving them perfectly paired with every drink you make. You’ll also get hands-on by making your own Empanada Arreglada You aren't just making a snack; you're diving into local culinary traditions!, and mastering local drinks like the Morenito, more than just a drink, this delicious coffee-based cocktail is a tribute to Costa Rica’s world-famous coffee culture, Mojito de Cas, a refreshing Classic Michelada, and famous and legendary Chiliguaro, a slightly spicy, savory local favorite that is an absolute must-try in Costa Rica!

San Jose By Night Tour: farm to table Dinner & Cocktails Classes

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This tour offers a sophisticated blend of urban exploration and hands-on culinary artistry. It transforms a standard city walk into an interactive journey through the "soul" of San José, moving from the bustling chaos of traditional markets to the refined atmosphere of a historic private  nd 

Here is a breakdown of what makes this experience stand you 

1. The "Deep Dive" Into Local you 

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• Central Market (Mercado Central): Rather than just looking at stalls, you are identifying specific roots, herbs, and fruits that you will actually use later in the nd ctural m 

• The Folklore: Learning about "love potions" and traditional remedies adds a layer of local mysticism that goes beyond simple ctural ectural om 

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You aren't just walking the streets; you are visiting the crown jewels of Chepe (San ing om 

• The National Theatre: A masterpiece of Neo-Classical architecture and a symbol of Costa Rica’s "Golden Age" of  rving om 

• Historic Parks: Walking through Spain and Morazán Parks provides a narrative of the city’s European influences and urban  rving om 

3. Interactive Mixology & rving oves from 

The tour moves from passive 

• Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop: You transition from a tourist to a bartender, crafting a "Morenito" (coffee cocktail) and a "Mojito de Cas" (using a unique, sour tropical fruit native to Costa mate 

• Empanada Arreglada: You get your hands dirty by preparing your own traditional appetizer, ensuring you take a new skill home imate 

4. An Exclusive "Farm-to-Table" e imate 

The evening concludes in a private home dining setting within a designated historical building. This is the ultimate highlight  One Night, Every Sense Awakened: Costa Rica's Ultimate Chef's Table Experience

This isn't dinner and drinks — it's a full sensory takeover. Picture this: a short walk through the city's authentic local vibe, a cocktail shaker in your hand, and a chef plating sizzling bocas right in front of you, timed perfectly with every sip you mix. By the end of the night, you won't just have tasted Costa Rica — you'll have made it, glass by glass, bite by bite.

✨ What You'll Experience

🚶 A local's-eye city stroll — a short, story-rich walk that sets the scene before the real fun begins.

🍹 Become the mixologist — a hands-on cocktail workshop where you shake, stir, and sip your way through Costa Rica's most iconic drinks.

☕ The Morenito — more than a cocktail, it's a tribute to Costa Rica's world-famous coffee culture in a glass.

🍋 Mojito de Cas — a refreshing twist on the classic, starring a tangy tropical fruit found only in Costa Rica.

🌶️ Michelada & the legendary Chiliguaro — a bold, savory classic plus the spicy local favorite every visitor has to try at least once.

🥟 Make your own Empanada Arreglada — this isn't just a snack, it's your hands-on dive into real local culinary tradition.

🍗 Live Chef's Table magic — watch (and taste) as the chef prepares pollo caribeño, crispy patacones, and savory enyucados right before your eyes, each dish perfectly paired with the drink in your hand.

🤝 Why Choose Us?

Because we don't just feed you — we make you part of the show. This is the only experience in town where you're shaking cocktails one minute and watching a live Chef's Table unfold the next, with every drink and dish choreographed to hit at the perfect moment. No rushed tastings, no passive sightseeing — just real Costa Rican flavor, made by your own hands and served with local pride. Come hungry, leave with new skills, new favorite drinks, and a night you'll be talking about long after you're home.