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Jaguar Negro, Rafael, Escazú

Jaguar Negro

4.7
4.7
1071 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
La experiencia comienza cuando pasas por las puertas de Jaguar Negro y te transportarás a un oasis tropical mexicano con aires relajados y elegancia casual. Primero descubres un jardín secreto rodeado de agua y plantas nativas mexicanas y desde ahí emprendes un viaje sonoro, sensorial y visual que te transportará a México sin salir de Costa Rica.

Nuestro menú esta inspirado en la cocina de cantina, en los platillos de tradición y en las técnicas ancestrales que acompañan cada preparación. Todo se disfruta alrededor de una mesa pensada para ser compartida.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Montesinos
  • 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 - USD 8.00 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
    HAPPY HOUR photo
  • TAQUERIA

    USD 11.00 - 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
    TAQUERIA photo

What 1,071 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Overall

  • Costa Rica

    Best Ambience

  • Costa Rica

    Best Value

  • Costa Rica

    Great for brunch

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Hot spot

  • Costa Rica

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Costa Rica

    Great for scenic views

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • Costa Rica

    Lively

  • Costa Rica

    Most Booked

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Food

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambience

  • San José

    Best Value

  • San José

    Great for brunch

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Hot spot

  • San José

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San José

    Great for fine wines

  • San José

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

  • San José

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaguar Negro offers a "beautiful ambiance" with an authentic Mexican flair, featuring "killer food" and "festive, tasteful drinks." Guests praise the "amazing staff," particularly server Diego, and appreciate the creative menu. While some mention slow service, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for its "spectacular desserts" and "reasonable prices."

1,071 Reviews
  1. Priscilla

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos encanta este restaurante para el brunch. El lugar es precioso y muy atentos. Las conchas son muy ricas y los chilaquiles los transportan a CDMX ❤️⭐️

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  2. Michelle

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful food, service and ambience! Diego was a fantastic waiter, very attentive and had great recommendations. The gardens are beautiful, each area of the restaurant has its own charm. We sat out on the terrace which has a stunning view of the forest.
    Jaguar NegroResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Michelle Thank you for sharing such a glowing review of your visit at Jaguar Negr0. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and ambiance to such a degree. We take great pride in having a team committed to creating exceptional moments for each of our guests. It is equally gratifying to learn that you appreciated the distinctive charm of our gardens and the breathtaking view from the terrace. We continuously strive to offer an environment that harmonizes with the flavors of our cuisine and elevates the overall dining experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back to Jaguar Negr0 for another extraordinary experience. Warm regards Customer Service Jaguar Negr0

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  3. Dan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local people highly recommended the place, but it didn't meet our expectations. The cocktails were great, but the food was average at best, with one of the dishes - a picanha steak - chewy and inedible. Service was fast, and the waiters were nice, with one of them speaking good English.
    Jaguar NegroResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Dan Thank you for your visit, we truly value the time you took to provide us with your perspective. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our cocktails and appreciated the fast and friendly service from our team, including the efforts to communicate in English. However, we regret that the food did not fully meet your expectations, particularly the texture of the picaña steak. As you experienced during your visit, we did address this concern at your table to ensure a resolution at the moment. While we take every measure to prepare our meats to the highest standards, the natural variability of textures in cuts like this, can sometimes pose challenges. We sincerely apologize for this and appreciate your understanding. Regards. Customer Service Jaguar Negr0

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  4. Chrissy

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great. Our service started out really well but faded fast when a larger table was sat next to us, then our server moved on. We kept having to flag down someone for water, the bill, etc. Had he come back, we would have ordered more drinks!
    Jaguar NegroResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Chrssy Thank you for sharing your experience at Jaguar Negr0. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, but also regret to learn about the challenge you faced with our service during your visit. We strive to provide attentive and personalized service to all our guests, even during busy moments. While we do our best to ensure the quality of our attention, it appears we fell short on this occasion, and for that, we sincerely apologize. Warm regards Customer Service Jaguar Negr0

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  5. Andres

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El restaurante que JAMÁS falla. Excepcional como siempre.
    Jaguar NegroResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Andrés Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Nos llena de alegría saber que Jaguar Negr0 es su elección constante y que siempre podemos ofrecerle una experiencia excepcional. Su lealtad y confianza son muy valoradas por todo nuestro equipo. Hasta la próxima. Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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  6. Tatiana

    Costa Rica

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pésima experiencia con el Salonero interrumpiendo en momentos no adecuados y como apurándonos con el servicio pésima experiencia aunque la comida estuvo bien el servicio no fue placentero me sentí muy presionada con el menú y bebidas y recoger todo además me quitaron el menú sin haber yo ordenado
    Jaguar NegroResponded 5 days ago
    Hola Tatiana Lamentamos sinceramente que no haya sido completamente satisfactoria y que se haya sentido presionada durante su visita. Nos esforzamos por brindar un servicio atento y respetuoso, y valoramos mucho sus comentarios, ya que nos ayudan a seguir mejorando Entendemos la importancia del ambiente para disfrutar de su visita, aunque también debemos asegurarnos de cumplir con los tiempos de consumo establecidos, especialmente durante horarios de alta demanda, esto nos permite atender adecuadamente a todos los invitados presentes y los que están por llegar Nuestro equipo está capacitado para equilibrar este compromiso con la atención personalizada, lamentamos si en esta ocasión no logramos interpretar sus expectativas de manera óptima Saludos Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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  7. Cesar

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso todo, recomendable. Soy mexicano y la comida está exquisita
    Jaguar NegroResponded 1 day ago
    Hola Cesar Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su opinión. Nos llena de orgullo y alegría saber que, siendo mexicano, encontró nuestra comida exquisita y que su experiencia fue tan positiva. Nos esmeramos por preservar los sabores auténticos de la cocina tradicional mexicana, especialmente con nuestro enfoque en platillos a la brasa, y comentarios como el suyo son un valioso reconocimiento a nuestro compromiso. Por favor no dude en visitarnos pronto, saludos. Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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  8. Erandi

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente como siempre, gran calidad y muy buen servicio.
    Jaguar NegroResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Erandi. Muchas gracias por su comentario y por su continua preferencia por Jaguar Negr0. Es un honor para nosotros recibirle regularmente y saber que la calidad y el servicio que ofrecemos, han seguido cumpliendo con sus expectativas. Esperamos tener el gusto de atenderle nuevamente muy pronto. Saludos Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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  9. Audrey

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un hermoso lugar con un servicio inigualable. La comida excelente en relación al precio
    Jaguar NegroResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Audrey Nos complace saber que disfrutó de su visita a Jaguar Negr0. Crear experiencias memorables en un ambiente especial es siempre nuestra prioridad. Saludos Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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  10. Adriana

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo la experiencia fue excelente. Tienen una sobresaliente atención al cliente. Super ecomendado el pulpo, la panacota y la Margarita Diosa.
    Jaguar NegroResponded 3 days ago
    Hola Adriana Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de nuestro servicio y de la atención que brindamos con tanto esmero; ademas de nuestras especialidades culinarias y de cocteleria. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente muy pronto. Saludos cordiales Servicio al Cliente Jaguar Negr0

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FAQs

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

Jaguar Negro is rated 4.7 stars by 1071 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jaguar Negro

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
    Smart Casual
  • 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
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