Café de los Deseos

Café de los Deseos occupies a storied 19th-century house in Barrio Otoya at Calle 15 Avenida 11, steps from the railway line that once defined this district''s character. The courtyard garden is strung with lights and hung with local art, creating a bohemian atmosphere that draws an eclectic mix of writers, students, and neighborhood regulars for coffee, tapas, and full plates. The kitchen prioritizes farm-fresh Costa Rican produce in dishes that span local cazuelas to fresh pastas. It is one of the older independent cafe-restaurants still active in the inner city, and its continued presence attests to an enduringly loyal local following.