The Costa Rican casado is the main meal of the day- it’s the perfect Costa Rican lunch! Here are multiple casado recipes for your enjoyment! Hearty, flavorful, and full of different variations ...

Translating to “married man,” the casado is Costa Rica’s typical lunch plate. There’s no set recipe, but rather a general mix of simply prepared vegetables with a protein. It might be ...

In hindsight, I could have walked into a small-town soda—where locals eat and the menu is often limited to the Costa Rican casado (rice, beans, meat, and veggies)—and asked my server if they ...

One popular item is the Casado, a traditional Costa Rican meal, featuring rice, beans, plantains, salad and a choice of protein. Other must-try dishes include the Gallo Pinto, a savory rice and ...