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Buchon Cantina, San José, San Jose

Buchon Cantina

4.7
4.7
72 Reviews
$30 and under
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Buchón es nuestra interpretación de una cantina de vinos en el corazón de San José. Tapas, una tienda fabulosa de botellas de vino y cócteles clásicos para pasarla muy bien.

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What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Costa Rica

    Best Ambiance

  • Costa Rica

    Innovative

  • Costa Rica

    Good for groups

  • Costa Rica

    Neighborhood gem

  • Costa Rica

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Best Overall

  • San José

    Best Service

  • San José

    Best Ambiance

  • San José

    Best Value

  • San José

    Innovative

  • San José

    Good for groups

  • San José

    Neighborhood gem

  • San José

    Romantic

  • San José

    Good for special occasions

  • San José

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buchon Cantina in San Jose offers a "hidden speakeasy" vibe with "amazing food, drinks and service." The menu features delightful appetizers and a standout spicy margarita. Patrons enjoy the "cool ambience" and "great atmosphere," making it perfect for social occasions or romantic dates. Parking can be challenging.

72 Reviews
  1. Maria Laura

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a beautiful evening with my family. A hidden speakeasy in San Jose. The food was great! They only serve appetizers which is a nice option for those who like to try different things on the menu. The drinks menu had a nice selection. They didn’t have a wine menu at the moment, but the waiter was nice and showed us the wines he had available. Nice option to hangout with friends or even a romantic date.

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  2. Mariela

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Los enyucados son espectaculares! Comimos la burrata, el queso frito y pollo con salsa caribeña, todo estaba delicioso.

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  3. Esteban

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy bueno en general... Poca variedad en los vinos disponibles ese día...

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  4. Maria

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular como siempre. El crudo de atún fue el highlight de la noche

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  5. Sara

    Costa Rica1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Es un buen lugar para tomar unos tragos y estar tranquilos

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  6. Karin

    Costa Rica1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    He ido varias veces y súper bien, pero está última la comida no estaba muy buena

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  7. Maria

    Costa Rica1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida estaba cruda y precio comida estuvo demasiado caro No me parecio rica la comida El lugar si es super lindo y la atención buena

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  8. Melanie

    Costa Rica1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    El servicio estuvo un poco lento ese día. Nos costó que nos tomaran la cuenta, tuvimos que preguntar en varias oportunidades si podían tomarnos la cuenta. Una vez pedimos, nos trajeron primero los platillos antes que las bebidas, tuvimos que preguntar nuevamente varias veces que nos trajeran lo que pedimos de tomar. En general la comida estuvo bien, pero nada espectacular. Los camarones caribeños si no eran lo que esperábamos, les faltaba sabor y el arroz estaba como lavado. El lugar estaba precioso y la presentación de la comida muy buena.

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  9. Jay

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With no street level signage, but welcoming staff to open the red gate, we entered in to a delightful dining experience. Wait staff was welcoming, described the small plate options beautifully and the food was outstanding! The drink options were delicious, especially recommended is the spicy margarita! Wine bar does not accurately describe the restaurant as wine selection is exceptionally limited, but the red wine we had was excellent! Certainly will be back when we return to Costa Rica!!

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  10. María José

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sin duda es uno de mis lugares favoritos de San José para ir por unos drinks deliciosos acompañado de buena comida! 🤩

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Buchon Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Buchon Cantina

Tomás Guardia, San José, San Jose 00000

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Contemporary Latin, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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