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Makoko at El Mangroove, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacuaste

Makoko at El Mangroove

4.1 (70)
$31 to $50
Latin American
Playa de Panamá, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacuaste 50503

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, Makoko is the perfect place to dine during your Guanacaste vacation. Our restaurant offers a distinct menu filled with rich Costa Rican cuisine, exciting flavors and refreshing beverages for breakfast and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Marina Papagayo
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Makoko at El Mangroove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

70 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was extremely slow. Turned what should have been an hour dinner into a 2+ hour meal.

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  2. Jasmine

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! We ate here two days in a row, once at the bar, and once at table. The entire staff was phenomenal both times. Excellent service. The braised short ribs were the best I’ve ever had and I will be dreaming about them. The oyster tartar is also out of this world. Definitely recommend!

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  3. Chris

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience!! Food was amazing as with everything at Mangroove.

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  4. Marianne

    Phoenix5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was phenomenal…Jose was very attentive and helpful.

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  5. Harinee

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our best dinners in Costa Rica. Good service. Excellent location and ambience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Fuimos a celebrar el cumpleaños de mi padre, lo indicamos en la reservación y lo mencionamos al llegar , aún así quedamos esperando almenos una felicitación. La comida nada espectacular, sabor normal y dos de los platos se nos sirvieron tibios por no decir fríos! Sobrevalorado No lo recomiendo

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  7. greg5565 VIP

    Nashville43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience on property at El Mangroove. A variety of menu options including unique starters, entrees, desserts and cocktails. Can do either seafood or red meat or vegan if desired. We had the oysters, which were fresh and lovely plus a sashimi dish then ahi tuna and short rib dish. Nothing disappointed. Our service was timely and attestation. The chocolate souffle w French press coffee was the best way to cap it off.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Variedad de comida. Buena atención del camarero . Muy retrasados en llevar las entradas y el plato de fondo hasta una hora tuvimos que esperar luego de ordenar. Los platos llegan calientes pero intuyo que hay poco personal para la preparación. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff did a tremendous job helping celebrate two birthdays for our family and attentive throughout. For a resort restaurant, they hit the mark!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dining experience. Food and service was excellent. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to my family & friends

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FAQs

Makoko at El Mangroove is rated 4.1 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Costa Rica
  3. Costa Rica
  4. Guanacaste
  5. Marina Papagayo

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Makoko at El Mangroove

Playa de Panamá, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacuaste 50503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Marina Papagayo
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 06:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isaac Madrigal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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