COSTA RICAN FINE DINING IN SAN JOSÉ
An intimate tasting journey of refined Costa Rican cuisine, where modern technique, pristine local ingredients, and artistic precision converge in a setting of understated luxury.
380+ Tripadvisor Reviews
Perfect 5.0 Rating
Travelers’ Choice Award
Every Year Since 2023
250+ Google Reviews
5-Star Guest Reviews
Only in November
OMAKASE TICO
Japanese technique. Costa Rican essence. 12 courses, ₡87,500 per person, pairing included.
Our tasting menu
MÍTICO
A tasting experience inspired by Costa Rican urban legends. Not available in November 2026.
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, Precision Is an Art Form
Each tasting is composed with exacting technique, exceptional Costa Rican produce, and quiet mastery, an intimate fine dining experience defined by restraint, depth, and uncompromising elegance in the heart of San José.
Rooted in Costa Rica. Always evolving.
At El Taller de Billy Sazón, we craft avant-garde Costa Rican cuisine, built on the produce of our land, the memory of our kitchens and precise modern technique.
An intimate fine dining experience in San José.
More About San José
San José is the capital and cultural heart of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley and framed by lush mountains, it blends republican-era architecture, vibrant urban life, and a dynamic contemporary dining scene.
Demonym: Josefin(o/a)
Coordinates: 9°56′ N, 84°05′ W
Postal Code: 10101
Elevation: 1,172 m
Patron Saint: Saint Joseph
Landmark: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Official Website: https://www.msj.go.cr
Client Reviews
★★★★★
“An unbelievable culinary experience in Costa Rica. It’s a private meal paired with wine, and the chef interacts with you revealing each dish after you try it. (…) Highly rate the food, service, and ambiance. Deserves a Michelin star!”
James C · Tripadvisor, Mar 2026
★★★★★
“From the first course to the last, the experience felt less like dinner and more like a story being told one chapter at a time. (…) The food itself was phenomenal. Beautifully executed, thoughtful, and genuinely surprising. Worth every minute.”
Melanie H · Tripadvisor, Aug 2026
★★★★★
“Each dish reflects extraordinary quality and care that is noticeable in every preparation (…). You can tell when someone cooks from knowledge, but also from the heart. And that is exactly what you feel here.”
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Catalina · Tripadvisor, Aug 2026