Inspira Restaurante

Name: Inspira Restaurante
Address: Calle 468, avenida 331, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 21007
Telephone: 2479 7139
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (15)

$30 and under

International

Calle 468, avenida 331, San Carlos, Alajuela 21007

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Inspira in an innovative Costa Rican cuisine restaurant. It was founded in 2016 as a family initiative with the goal of offering a gastronomic alternative to other restaurants in the area. Being a family business, we put our hearts into everything we do and give our best to our clients through friendly service and the highest quality of food. Inspira offers a fresh dining experience, full of the texture and tastes of Costa Rican cuisine. We specialize in adding local elements from our tropical forests and farmlands surrounding La Fortuna de San Carlos. Our priority is to our customers and our community which is why we use local products, from mainly organic sources that provide the highest quality and most delicious flavors.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Latin American, Meat
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
2479 7139
Website
http://www.inspiracr.com/menu/principal/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrés Tuckler

Location
Calle 468, avenida 331, San Carlos, Alajuela 21007
Neighborhood
La Fortuna
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

ENYUCADOS CON RECETA CONTEMPORÁNEA.
(SERVIDOS CON CHUTNEY DE CAS Y ENCURTIDO DE CEBOLLA MORADA, PEPINO Y CULANTRO COYOTE.)
CEVICHE VEGETARIANO INSPIRA
(PRODUCTOS DE FINCAS LOCALES, PALMITO, RÁBANO, CULANTRO, MAÍZ DULCE, CHILE DULCE, CEBOLLA MORADA, AGUACATE. SERVIDO CON PATACONES.)
CEVICHE DE PESCA DE TEMPORADA.
(CON MANGO, JUGO DE CAS, HINOJO ORGÁNICO, CEBOLLA MORADA, CULANTRO CASTILLA, PERFUMADO CON AGUA ARDIENTE DE CAÑA. SERVIDO CON PATACONES.)
EMPANADAS DE MAÍZ
(TRES SABORES DIFERENTES, DE CERDO Y CAMARÓN COCIDOS DURANTE 12 HORAS, DE QUESO MOZZARELLA, Y DE POLLO MECHADO. SERVIDAS CON ALIOLI DE ALBAHACA FRESCA Y RELISH DE MANGO.)
EMPANADAS DE PLÁTANO MADURO
(RELLENAS DE FRIJOL, QUESO Y CARNE MECHADA, SERVIDAS CON CHUTNEY DE TAMARINDO.)
PAN PLANO DE LA CASA A LA PARRILLA.
*PLATO PARA COMPARTIR* (SERVIDO CON CAMARONES DE CULTIVO AL AJO, SALSA DE CHILE DULCE A LA PARRILLA, QUESO AHUMADO DE SAN CARLOS, Y HOJAS DE ALBAHACA FRESCA.)
GALLOS DE DOÑA MARÍA
(PICADILLOS INSPIRADOS EN LA RECETA DE DOÑA MARÍA, ABUELA DE NUESTRO CHEF. PALMITO, PAPAYA VERDE Y PAPA, CON CARNE, SERVIDOS EN TORTILLA CASERA DE MAÍZ LOCAL DE TEMPORADA NIXTAMALIZADO.)
SOPA DE TOMATE
(DE TOMATES ASADOS, SERVIDA CON AGUACATE, CHIPS DE MAÍZ Y QUESO MOZARELA.)

PLATOS FUERTES

TAGLIATELLE INSPIRA.
(PASTA HECHA EN CASA SERVIDA CON REDUCCIÓN DE VINO BLANCO Y CREMA, ACEITE DE TRUFA, TOMATE, CHERRY, AJO ROSTIZADO, ALBAHACA, HINOJO Y CHAMPIÑONES.)
ESPAGUETIS
(CAMARONES AL AJO EN REDUCCIÓN DE VINO BLANCO Y PEREJIL.)
RAVIOLES.
(RELLENOS DE QUESO FETA, ESPINACA Y MARAÑÓN, CON SALSA DE AYOTE A LA PARRILLA, ARUGULA FRESCA Y QUESO PARMESANO.)
SÚPER BOWL DE ENSALADA
(ENSALADA DE AYOTE A LA PARRILLA, KALE SALTEADO AL AJO Y LIMÓN, LECHUGA, CEBOLLA MORADA, HINOJO ORGÁNICO, ARUGULA Y SEMILLAS DE GIRASOL.)
ENSALADA DE POLLO INSPIRA.
(LECHUGA, PEPINO, MANÍ, AGUACATE, ZANAHORIA Y TROZOS DE POLLO EMPANIZADOS CON SEMILLA DE AJONJOLÍ Y ADEREZADOS EN SALSA THAI HECHA EN CASA.)
HAMBURGUESA.
(TORTA DE CARNE PREPARADA EN CASA, LECHUGA, TOMATE, CEBOLLA, QUESO CHEDDAR, TOCINETA Y SALSA DE CHILE CHIPOTLE. SERVIDA CON PAPAS FRITAS.)
HAMBURGUESA VEGETARIANA
(TORTA DE LENTEJAS Y CURRY HECHA EN CASA, LECHUGA, TOMATE, CEBOLLA, QUESO CHEDDAR.)
GALLOS DE PESCA DE TEMPORADA
(TORTILLA DE MAÍZ HECHA EN CASA, MAYONESA DE CHIPOTLE, MOUSE DE AGUACATE E ENCURTIDO DE PEPINO Y CEBOLLA MORADA.)
PESCADO AL CURRY Y BANANO
(PESCA DE TEMPORADA DEL PACIFICO SELECCIONADO ESPECIALMENTE PARA INSPIRA, ACOMPAÑADO DE PURÉ DE PAPA CON AJO ROSTIZADO Y MOZZARELLA, VAINICAS AL LIMÓN Y SALSA DE CURRY Y BANANO.)
PECHUGA DE POLLO INSPIRA
(BAÑADA EN SALSA DE NARANJA Y MIEL DE ABEJA, SOBRE CAMA DE ESPINACAS A LA CREMA. SERVIDO CON PURÉ DE PAPA EN AJO ROSTIZADO Y BRÓCOLI Y ZANAHORIA SALTEADA AL LIMÓN Y AJO.)
LA CAZUELA DE MARISCOS
(CAMARONES, MEJILLONES Y PESCADO DE TEMPORADA, SALTEADOS CON BRÓCOLI, CEBOLLÍN, LIMÓN Y LECHE DE COCO AZÚCAR.)
RIB EYE SANCARLEÑO 300GR
(SERVIDO CON GRATÍN DE PAPA Y VEGETALES SALTEADOS AL LIMÓN. ACOMPAÑADO DE DEGUSTACIÓN DE SALSAS, CHIMICHURRI, SALSA DE CHOCOLATE Y VINO TINTO, Y SALSA DE CHAMPIÑONES.)
CHURRASCO 300GR.
(SERVIDO CON GRATÍN DE PAPA Y VEGETALES SALTEADOS AL LIMÓN. ACOMPAÑADO DE DEGUSTACIÓN DE SALSAS, CHIMICHURRI, SALSA DE CHOCOLATE Y VINO TINTO, Y SALSA DE CHAMPIÑONES.)
PUNTA DE SOLOMO INSPIRA
(COCIDA POR 24 HORAS, SERVIDA CON REDUCCIÓN DE CAFÉ Y WHISKEY, ARROZ CREMOSO CON PALMITO Y MAÍZ, Y HOJAS DE FRESCAS DE LECHUGA.)
COSTILLAS DE CERDO.
COSTILLAS DE CERDO.

What 15 people are saying

Inspira Restaurante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

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Kdog
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service and delicious food! Highly recommend!
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JeffB
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic - some great Costa Rican dishes as well as some international choices. Service was excellent. One of our best meals in Costa Rica.
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EmelineW
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, one of the best restaurant in la Fortuna
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Inspira at La Fortuna, Costa Rica, is a hidden gem for travelers seeking a delightful dining experience. The ambiance is charming, blending local aesthetics with a welcoming atmosphere. The menu boasts a diverse array of Costa Rican cuisine, showcasing fresh, flavorful ingredients. The friendly staff adds to the overall positive impression, providing attentive service. Whether you’re a solo traveler or with companions, Inspira offers a culinary journey that captures the essence of the region. Highly recommended for those exploring La Fortuna!
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Barbs
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Jefrey was lovely. Food authentic and delicious. Ambiance was perfect. Highly recommend!
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RossM
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The steak was excellent and others in my group enjoyed the ceviche and flatbread. The service was excellent and spoke great English. The view of the town square made it a very fun spot.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with elevated Costa Rican dishes. Located on the Square but away from the main road and the noise.
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SusanG VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both excellent. We enjoyed the streetside atmosphere yet seating seemed intimate. Pretty terrace.
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EandRLittleFalls VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meal at this restaurant. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was wonderful and everything we ate was delicious. The foods are prepared with a gourmet flare that you would expect from a top restaurant. Highly recommend!!
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ChristopherC
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant atmosphere, innovative and fresh cuisine, great service. Highly recommend.
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Inspira Restaurante is rated 4.5 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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Calle 468, avenida 331, San Carlos, Alajuela 21007

Additional information

Neighborhood
La Fortuna
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Latin American, Meat
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrés Tuckler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.inspiracr.com/menu/principal/
Phone number
2479 7139

Inspira Restaurante

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

PARA COMENZAR

ENYUCADOS CON RECETA CONTEMPORÁNEA.

CEVICHE VEGETARIANO INSPIRA

CEVICHE DE PESCA DE TEMPORADA.

EMPANADAS DE MAÍZ

EMPANADAS DE PLÁTANO MADURO

PAN PLANO DE LA CASA A LA PARRILLA.

GALLOS DE DOÑA MARÍA

SOPA DE TOMATE

PLATOS FUERTES

TAGLIATELLE INSPIRA.

ESPAGUETIS

RAVIOLES.

SÚPER BOWL DE ENSALADA

ENSALADA DE POLLO INSPIRA.

HAMBURGUESA.

HAMBURGUESA VEGETARIANA

GALLOS DE PESCA DE TEMPORADA

PESCADO AL CURRY Y BANANO

PECHUGA DE POLLO INSPIRA

LA CAZUELA DE MARISCOS

RIB EYE SANCARLEÑO 300GR

CHURRASCO 300GR.

PUNTA DE SOLOMO INSPIRA

COSTILLAS DE CERDO.

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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