Tico Tica
Altos del Cacique, Guanacaste
Restaurant in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tico Tica is a practical Guanacaste pick when convenience matters more than a formal dining format. Treat it as an easy Carrillo-area option, not the place to anchor a tasting-menu-style occasion or awards-led meal. If the plan needs clearer cuisine, ambiance, or occasion value, compare it with Buena Nota Café, Bahia, La Finca, Pesce, or Copo y Cono.
About Tico Tica
Tico Tica is a venue in Guanacaste.
If Tico Tica is on your shortlist, confirm current details directly before making plans, especially if you need a specific menu, dietary accommodation, reservation process, or occasion-ready setting.
Use it when the basic location works, then verify the details
The available information does not support describing Tico Tica as a tasting-menu restaurant, a casual cafe, a destination dining room, or any other specific format. For a broader scan of options, compare it against Buena Nota Café and Bahia if you want to consider other named choices.
You can use broader Guanacaste planning resources, including Guanacaste hotels, to build a plan around details that are easier to verify.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Location
- H8C3+W5, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, Costa Rica
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and relaxed, with an emphasis on an elevated all-day dining atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- H8C3+W5, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, Costa Rica
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 6–11 AM, 5–10 PM
Location
H8C3+W5, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, Costa Rica · Directions
Restaurant context
How Tico Tica compares in Guanacaste
Tico Tica is the easier, lower-friction choice in this set, mainly because reservations are easy to get and the meal does not need heavy planning. Buena Nota Café is the better cross-shop when the group wants a café-style stop; Copo y Cono makes more sense for a casual, snack-led plan rather than a full dinner decision.
For a meal that needs to feel more like an occasion, compare against La Finca, Bahia, and Pesce before committing. Tico Tica is the practical pick when access and flexibility matter; those peers are stronger candidates when ambiance, a more defined dining identity, or a clearer value-for-money read is the priority.
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Compare Tico Tica
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Tico Tica | Guanacaste | No published awards |
| Buena Nota Café | Guanacaste | No published awards |
| Copo y Cono | Guanacaste | No published awards |
| La Finca | Guanacaste | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Bahia | Guanacaste | Michelin Guide Malta 2026Malta's Best Hotel Restaurant 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Pesce | Guanacaste | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Tico Tica?
Other named options to compare include Buena Nota Café, Copo y Cono, La Finca, Bahia, and Pesce.
