Jaguar Negro

4.6

1084 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

The experience begins as you step through the doors of Jaguar Negro, transporting you to a Mexican tropical oasis imbued with relaxed vibes and casual elegance.
You first encounter a secret garden surrounded by water and native Mexican plants, setting the stage for a sonic, sensory, and visual journey that takes you to Mexico without leaving Costa Rica.
Our menu is inspired by cantina cuisine, traditional dishes, and ancestral techniques that enrich every preparation. Everything is enjoyed around a table designed for sharing

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Meat, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
8858 2222
Website
http://www.jaguarcocina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive Chef
Rodrigo Montesinos
Private party facilities
It is an honor for us to be part of this special moment.At Jaguar Negro, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience, tailored to your needs and expectations. Please contact our customer service department; we will be delighted to assist you.

Location
Casa7bancas, Calle Real San, Rafael, Escazú 00000
Area
San José
Parking details
Guarded Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

HAPPY HOUR
USD 5.00 per person
Multiple dates available
SALUD! Ven a probar el NUEVO Cantina HAPPY HOUR - Tragos, botanas y tequila - Lunes a Viernes de 4:00PM a 6:30PM en la Cantina Jaguar y nuestro Cantina Garden
BRUNCH
USD 12.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Disfruta de la comida más importante del día con el sabor único de Jaguar Negr0! Nuestro menú de brunch está disponible los Sábados y Domingos a partir de las 8am.
TAQUERIA
USD 19.00 per person
Multiple dates available
NUEVO MENU DE TAQUERIA en Jaguar Negro - Tacos -Enchiladas - Costras - Sopas - Ensaladas - Al mejor estilo Jaguar Disponible de Lunes a Viernes de 12:00MD a 4:00PM

Trio de Guacamole y SalsasCRC 2,500.00
Nuestras salsas de la casa acompañadas de guacamole y tostadas mixtas.
QuesadillasCRC 2,500.00
Dos tortillas de harina con queso mozzarella acompañadas de salsa roja tatemada.
Cantina NachosCRC 4,000.00
Totopos con cochinita, frijoles molidos, salsa roja, gratinados con queso servidos con guacamole y crema.
Taco GobernadorCRC 2,500.00
Camarón, queso fundido y raja de jalapeño.
Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2,500.00
Tres tacos de bocado de cochinita con salsa Xnipec y cilantro.

Bebidas

Margarita TradicionalCRC 4,000.00
Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Jugo De Limon, Sal
Cerveza ModeloCRC 2,750.00
Especial o Negra
Caballito de Tequila BlancoCRC 3,000.00
Copa Vino Tinto o BlancoCRC 3,800.00
Copa EspumanteCRC 2,500.00

Appetizers

Trio of Guacamole and SalsasCRC 2.50
Our house-made salsas served with guacamole and a mix of tostadas.
QuesadillasCRC 2.50
Two flour tortillas filled with mozzarella cheese, served with roasted red salsa.
Cantina NachosCRC 4.00
Tortilla chips topped with pork, re-fried beans and red salsa, all melted with cheese and served with guacamole and sour cream.
Taco GobernadorCRC 2.50
Shrimp, melted cheese and a slice of jalapeño.
Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2.50
Three bite-sized tacos filled with pork, topped with Xnipec salsa and cilantro.

Beverages

Traditional MargaritaCRC 4.00
Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Salt
Modelo BeerCRC 2.75
Especial or Negra
Blanco Tequila ShotCRC 3.00
Red or White Wine GlassCRC 3.80
Sparkling Wine GlassCRC 2.50

What 1,084 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Costa Rica
Great for brunch
Costa Rica
Good for groups
Costa Rica
Hot spot
Costa Rica
Neighbourhood gem
San José
Best Ambience
San José
Good for groups
San José
Hot spot
San José
Neighbourhood gem
San José
Great for outdoor dining
San José
Romantic
San José
Good for special occasions
San José
Lively
San José
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jaguar Negro offers "delicious food" and "festive drinks" in a "beautiful ambiance" with a "great atmosphere." Guests praise the "amazing" service and "attentive" staff. The restaurant features a variety of Mexican and fusion dishes, with standout items like the "octopus tacos" and "churros." Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

1,084 Reviews

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Kelly VIP
Atlanta27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was recommended by someone in the United States. It was a great choice. I ordered the red snapper and it was cooked to perfection. Also had guacamole and chips. Even the cocktail was good. Great restaurant choice, not too far away from the hotel, where I’m staying. I would recommend it.
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Monica
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso y excelente atención. Super recomendado.
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Su
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jaguar negro estuvo perfecto, la comida, el servicio y el lugar espectacular. Fue una noche muy tranquila para el cumpleaños de mi mamá, súper recomendado!
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Melissa
Costa Rica6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente, la comida deliciosa y el restaurante es muy lindo
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Hank VIP
Nashville17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of the coolest restaurant atmospheres I have ever seen. Beautiful place. Very well done. I eat here every time I go to Costa Rica! Excellent!
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Melissa
Costa Rica6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente, la comida deliciosa, el lugar precioso
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Marianne
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The octopus tacos were amazing. And the Paloma was 1 of the best I’ve had
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Catalina
Costa Rica1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todos los platillos especiales cada uno delicioso
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Jorge
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was fantastic. Like dining in Mexico.
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Monica
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best experiences I’ve had! Came to celebrate my birthday and VERY happy that I chose this place! Beautiful atmosphere and service was top tier! They even had a blanket for when I got cold! AMAZING food, ambience, AND service! I’d definitely return!!!
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FAQs

Jaguar Negro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 8858 2222.

Jaguar Negro is rated 4.6 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Casa7bancas, Calle Real San, Rafael, Escazú 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
San José
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Meat, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Guarded Parking Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rodrigo Montesinos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jaguarcocina.com/
Phone number
8858 2222
Private party facilities
It is an honor for us to be part of this special moment.At Jaguar Negro, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience, tailored to your needs and expectations. Please contact our customer service department; we will be delighted to assist you.

Jaguar Negro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

TAQUERIA

Botanas

Trio de Guacamole y SalsasCRC 2,500.00

QuesadillasCRC 2,500.00

Cantina NachosCRC 4,000.00

Taco GobernadorCRC 2,500.00

Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2,500.00

Bebidas

Margarita TradicionalCRC 4,000.00

Cerveza ModeloCRC 2,750.00

Caballito de Tequila BlancoCRC 3,000.00

Copa Vino Tinto o BlancoCRC 3,800.00

Copa EspumanteCRC 2,500.00

Appetizers

Trio of Guacamole and SalsasCRC 2.50

QuesadillasCRC 2.50

Cantina NachosCRC 4.00

Taco GobernadorCRC 2.50

Tacos de CochinitaCRC 2.50

Beverages

Traditional MargaritaCRC 4.00

Modelo BeerCRC 2.75

Blanco Tequila ShotCRC 3.00

Red or White Wine GlassCRC 3.80

Sparkling Wine GlassCRC 2.50

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