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Malu at El Mangroove, Guanacaste, Playa Oanama Gulf of Papagayo

Malu at El Mangroove

4.5 (19)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
El Mangroove,Golfo de Papagayo,Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Playa Panama Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste 50503, Guanacaste, Playa Oanama Gulf of Papagayo 50503

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Among our restaurants, you will find Malu. It is the perfect place to eat during your stay in Guanacaste

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What 19 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Kid-friendly

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Healthy

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for fine wines

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Romantic

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Guanacaste

    Best Service

  • Guanacaste

    Best Ambiance

  • Guanacaste

    Best Value

  • Guanacaste

    Innovative

  • Guanacaste

    Good for groups

  • Guanacaste

    Healthy

  • Guanacaste

    Hot spot

  • Guanacaste

    Neighborhood gem

  • Guanacaste

    Great for fine wines

  • Guanacaste

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Guanacaste

    Romantic

  • Guanacaste

    Great for scenic views

  • Guanacaste

    Good for special occasions

  • Guanacaste

    Lively

19 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 30 minutes just for a server to check on us. Thankfully the manager took our order. Food was excellent but service fair.

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  2. Catherine

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and absolutely amazing service from Johnson and his staff. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

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  3. Arielle

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When i arrived, there was minimal wait time. Food was great, the atmosphere was awesome, great scenery at night. I had a great server, Stacy.

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  4. Chantale VIP

    Calgary30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The paella was delicious and full of flavour. The lamb special was cooked perfectly and tasty. The breaded veal (can’t remember the name) was also very good (recommend asking for extra sauce on the side). The house red wine went perfectly with our meals. The only disappointment was the lobster ravioli - the pasta was very al dente (too much for me), the sauce and lobster filling lacked flavour. Service was amazing!

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  5. greg5565 VIP

    Nashville43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this place. We had a pizza and lamb chops plus a tuna ceviche starter. All lovely. Desserts were wonderful as well. Our service was top-notch

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  6. Sebastianbeltran

    Costa Rica3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excelente servicio al cliente y una atencion focalizada en hacer sentir al comensal comodo. pedi algun tipo de liquido para limpiarme las manos despues de consumkr pescado y me prepararon una infusion tibia de limon que fue perfecta junto con un pañito. este tipo de detalles los hacen destacar en el servicio al cliente lo cual para mi es un ingrediente mas y muy importante al salir a comer

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  7. GoodFoodFan

    Denver101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Malu is wonderful!! The menu has lots of choices. The good is delicious and the service attentive. I recommend and would go back.

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  8. GoodFoodFan

    Denver101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant’s setting is stunning - by the pool with glimpses of the ocean. Delightful. The service is courteous, comfortable. No stuffiness here. The menu has many choices. We both had wood fired pizza!! Delicious!! We highly recommend and would go back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fui a cenar para celebrar mi cumpleaños. La atención al detalle y servicio estuvo excelente, la comida muy rica y en general la experiencia fue muy positiva. Al final de la cena incluyeron un postre de cortesía para celebrarme.

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  10. MarkoK

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great service, excellent food, prices reasonable. Will definitely go back.

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FAQs

Malu at El Mangroove is rated 4.5 stars by 19 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
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Malu at El Mangroove

El Mangroove,Golfo de Papagayo,Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Playa Panama Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste 50503, Guanacaste, Playa Oanama Gulf of Papagayo 50503

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marina Papagayo
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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