Sikwa

San José, Costa Rica

• No.43 Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
• The Best Restaurant in Costa Rica 2024

Chef Pablo Bonilla has travelled extensively around Costa Rica to explore the country's diverse gastronomic heritage of its indigenous communities. In 2014, he began his research journey as partof the Jirondai project documenting oral gastronomic traditions. Four years later he opened Sikwa, where he interprets traditional ingredients, recipes and culinary techniques. As part of his commitment to the local community, Bonilla has created a virtuous circle so that indigenous farmers and producers form part of the food-production chain, selling their ingredients not only to Sikwa but also to other restaurants in the capital. Many dishes are designed to be eaten with your hands, such as the oysters dressed with cashew chili and the  pujagua toast topped with cucumber jam and a zingy tuna crudo. Popular plates for sharing include the beef grilled over charcoal with a side of mole.

Key Information

• Average price per person $52
• Dinner: Tue – Sat
• +50670931662
• Visit Sikwa's Website

Location

C. 41, Los Yoses, San José,