SALSA BRAVA
The Menu
Prices marked I.V.I. (Tax Included). 10% gratuity not included. , Photographs for illustrative purposes only.
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Munchie-Killer Mix Seafood
Dish for two. Generous seving of fish fillet, calamari, prawns, ̈patacones ̈, refried beans and “pico de gallo”. Choose between fried or breaded.
Whole Red Snapper Deep Fried
'A LA ESPALDA' open and grilled in it's skin 'ESCABETCH' whole steamed in a spicy vinagrette.
Parrillada Mixta Salsa Brava
Served only on Fridays. Generous portion of mixed seafood and meat, served with fried plantains, refried beans, pico de gallo, and house sauce.
Grilled Lobster
Lobster with olive oil and garlic.
‘Carrettis’ Carrot Spaguetties
Spiral-cut carrot spaghetti, with fresh tomatoes sauce. Served with Rasta-touille.
Typical
₡4,950 I.V.I.Two eggs any style, pinto, fry cheese, ”pico de gallo”, plantains and “fry cake”.
Benedicts
₡8,140 I.V.I.Two poached eggs over grilled veggies or Caribbean Pulled Chicken over an open freshly made “fry cake”. With creamy hollandaise sauce.
Shakshouka
₡4,950 I.V.I.Two fried eggs over soft fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans and spicy tomato sauce. Served with avocado and “natilla”.
Rancheros
₡5,280 I.V.I.Two poached eggs in a Mediterranean sauce.
Spanish Tortilla
₡5,940 I.V.I.Two eggs, grated potatoes and onions cooked in olive oil. Served with “journey cake” with fresh tomatoes sause with garlic, and olive oil.
Tuna Fish Omelette
₡6,160 I.V.I.Omelette filled with homemade marinate tuna fish, mozzarella cheese, red pepper and onions.
Caribbean Banana Fritters
₡4,400 I.V.I.French toast, ''Pan de negro'' (traditional bread) with bananas flambe.
Banana French Toast
₡5,720 I.V.I.French toast, ''Pan de negro'' (traditional bread) with bananas flambe.
Papas Bravas
₡4,290 I.V.I.Fried bite size potatoes served with Salsa Brava sauce and homemade aioli dressing.
Fried Cassava
₡¢4,290 I.V.I.Fried Cassava served with Aioli and Salsa Brava Sauce.
Blessed
₡5,720 I.V.I.Twice-fried green plantain slices with refried beans, “pico de gallo” and guacamole.
'A Cachete' Fried Cheese
₡4,290 I.V.I.Fried, bite size cheese served with Salsa Brava sauce.
'Arrechos' Cassava Fritters
₡6,380 I.V.I.Fried grated cassava and cheese with a touch of scotch bonnet pepper served with yogurt and a tame- rind dressing.
'One Love' Fried Sweet Plantains
₡3,520 I.V.I.Bite size sweet plantain, deep-fried and served with a spicy tamarind sauce and 'natilla'.
'Buffalo Soldjah' Hot Wing
₡5,060 I.V.I.Our vegan take in the classic ̈buffalo wings, we use cauliflower instead of chicken.
Fried Stuffed Green Plantain Baskets
₡7,150 I.V.I.Six mixed stuffed baskets: chicken, guacamole, shrimp, “pico de gallo” and beef ribs..
Fried Ceviche
₡7,590 I.V.I.Breaded and fried fillet pieces with spicy ají served, served with steamed cassava.
Fish Ceviche
₡7,590 I.V.I.Thin slices of fresh fish marinated in a citrus mix with red onions, cilantro and scotch bonnet pepper, served with house plantains chips.
Mussels In A White Wine Sauce
₡11,880 I.V.I.Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant white wine sauce, enhanced with jamaican herbs and spices like thyme and scotch bonnet peppers.
Grilled Lobster
₡4,950 x 100g I.V.I.With olive oil and garlic.
Whole Red Snapper Deep Fried
₡2,900 x 100gr I.V.I.'A LA ESPALDA' open and grilled in it's skin 'ESCABETCH' whole steamed in a spicy vinagrette.
Mackerel 'Scabetch'
₡7,700 I.V.I.Mackerel or Kingfish scabetch fish steak enjoy it hot or cold with “fry cake” or Caribbean Style with ̈rice & beans, salad and patacones.
Dorado Fish Fillet
₡9,350 I.V.I.Grilled with olive oil, garlic and parsley or deep fried, breaded with whole wheat bread crumbs or coconut flakes.
Prawns
₡13,200 I.V.I.Grilled with olive oil, garlic and parley or deep fried, breaded with whole wheat bread crumbs or coconut flakes.
Fried Calamaris'
₡9,350 I.V.I.Grilled with olive oil, garlic and parley or deep fried, breaded with whole wheat flour.
Jerk Tuna Teriyaki Spice
₡12,650 I.V.I.Tuna steak marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, grilled to perfection and served sautee potatoes and salad.
Munchie-Killer Mix Seafood
₡21,450 I.V.I.Dish for two. Generous seving of fish fillet, calamari, prawns, ̈patacones ̈, refried beans and “pico de gallo”. Choose between fried or breaded.
Kingston Seafood Rice
₡10,450 I.V.I.A hearty rice dish featuring a variety of seafood, including shrimp, clams, and squid, all cooked in a rich, coconut-infused broth with Jamaican spices.
Seafood Soup “Queen Of Soups”
₡13,200 I.V.I.Fish-bone broth with a medley of seafood and a mix of local root vegetables. Choose between natural tomatoes & brandy or fresh coconut milk & curry finish. Vegan option availiable.
‘Carrettis’ Carrot Spaguetties
₡10,450 I.V.I.Spiral-cut carrot spaghetti, with fresh tomatoes sauce with grilled prawns. (Fish fillet or calamaris).
Caribbean Chicken
₡7,150 I.V.I.Classic recipe. Served with rice & beans, salad, patacones and coconut curry caribbean sauce.
Island Coconut Beef Ribs
₡8,250 I.V.I.Tender beef ribs slow-cooked and glazed in brown sugar, sweet, and spicy jamaican coconut creamy sauce.
Jerk Burger
₡10,450 I.V.I.A juicy burger a blend of pork and beef house made patty infused with jerk spices, topped with sweet caramelized onions and served with our own scotch bonnet pepper infused aioli. Served on a locally made brioche.
Grilled Tenderloin
₡13,200 I.V.I.Grilled tenderloin with demi-glace sauce, potatoes with aromatic herbs and salad.
Caribbean ‘Vicken’
₡11,550 I.V.I.Our vegetarian take on our classic caribbean chicken, made with portobello mushrooms. Served with rice and beans, salad & patacones.
‘Ital Vital’ Vegan Plate
₡6,490 I.V.I.Green salad with steamed plantains, beets and carrot and grilled veggies (zucchini, eggplant, onion and pepper) with a curry coconut sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Rasta-Touille Lasagna
₡11,550 I.V.I.Baked layers of thin sliced vegetables: zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, red onions and fried sweet plantains. Bechamel sauce with coconut milk and mozzarella.
‘Carrettis’ Carrot Spaguetties
₡11,550 I.V.I.Spiral-cut carrot spaghetti, with fresh tomatoes sauce. Served with Rasta-touille.
Fresh Marinated Tuna Salad
₡7,590 I.V.I.Tuna marinated in olive oil and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce, cucumber, ‘pico de gallo’, kalamata olives and a spicy relish.
'Rasta' Salad
₡7,590 I.V.I.A bed of thing sliced beetroots, topped with lettuce, ripped steamed plantain and spiral-cut carrots and fried crispy plantain. Served with yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and garlic dressing.
‘Give Thanks’ Nachos
Homemade fried tortillas topped with melted cheese. Served with 'pico de gallo', guacamole and refried beans.
‘Ire’ Tacos
Tree small homemade corn 'tortillas' with lettuce medley and relish. Served with yogurt, lime and cilantro dressing on the side.
‘Chill’ Quesadilla
Grilled whole wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese,’pico de gallo’ and guacamole.
‘Guetto’ Sandwich
De-cuns-truct-ed sandwich. Served with ‘journey cake’. Made with fresh coconut milk. Lettuce, tomatoes, refried beans, guacamole, salsa brava, alioli and homemade potatoes chips.
Caribbean Panbon With A Hibiscus Culi
₡5,390 I.V.I.A slice of our traditional ̈Pan bon ̈. Ginger pound cake with dried fruits, warmed. Served with hibiscus culi and icecream.
Pineapple A La Mode With Rum Caramel
₡5,720 I.V.I.A slice of organic pineapple marinated in Grandmarnier and grilled. Served with vainilla and coconut ice cream.
Baked Banana French Toast Pudding
₡6,600 I.V.I.Baked French Toast Pudding made with “journey cake” and coconut milk. Served with hot brown sugar syrup.
Pico de Gallo
₡990 I.V.I.Fried Potatoes
₡2,200 I.V.I.Journey Cake
₡2,200 I.V.I.Rice & Beans
₡2,200 I.V.I.Fry Cake
₡990 I.V.I.Refried Beans
₡990 I.V.I.Small Salad
₡990 I.V.I.Fried Tortillas - Nachos
₡1,650 I.V.I.Caribbean Sauce
₡1,650 I.V.I.Fried or Boiled Cassava
₡2,200 I.V.I.Chicken Portion
₡3,080 I.V.I.
3 CLASSICS THAT HAVE BEEN A SALSA BRAVA FAVORITE SINCE 1985. NOW MADE IN-HOUSE!
Roots
Organic pineapple peel, ginger, turmeric and sweet tapa.
Ginger
Ginger, mandarin lemon juice and sweet tapa.
Sorrel
Jamaica flower, ginger and sweet tapa.
NO SUGAR ADDED.
Gold Milk
₡3,200 I.V.I.Coconut milk, turmeric, black pepper, honey and cinnamon.
Caribonita
₡2,800 I.V.I.Strawberries, mangos and orange juice.
Happy Rasta
₡3,200 I.V.I.Beets, carrots and orange juice.
Pink Monkey
₡2,800 I.V.I.Strawberries, bananas, ginger and orange juice.
Tropical Sunshine
₡2,800 I.V.I.Pineapple, mangos, bananas and orange juice.
Pinenut
₡2,800 I.V.I.Pineapple and coconut water.
Mojinada
₡1,900 I.V.I.Lemonade and mint.
CHOOSE FLAVOUR
SUBSTITUTES
National Beer
₡2,000 I.V.I.Imperial, Imperial Light, Silver, Ultra, Pilsen, Pilsen 6.0, Rock Limón
Premium Beer
₡2,500 I.V.I.Bavaria Masters, Bavaria Gold, Bavaria Light
Imported Beer
₡3,000 I.V.I.Heineken, Corona, Red Stripe, Stella Artois
Imported Premium Beer
₡4,000 I.V.I.Guinness
Smirnoff
₡3,000 I.V.I.Black, Green Apple, Raspberry, Red, Guarana
Papagayo Brew
₡3,500 I.V.I.Beach lager / Passion Fruit Ale / Tropical Ipa / Off shore Ale
Micheladas
₡900 I.V.I.Glass with ice, salt an natural lemon juice.
Cheladas
₡1,500 I.V.I.Glass with ice, salt, tomato juice, lemon, chile and bitter drops.
Gin & Tonic, Premium Gin
₡6,900 I.V.I.Elegant and refined, prepared with premium gin. Perfect for the most demanding palates.
Fresa Capresse
₡4,900 I.V.I.Fresh and fruity with Gyn Hendrick's, fresh strawberries and basil.
Spicy Bliss
₡4,900 I.V.I.An exotic and spicy blend of Hendrick's gin, fresh pineapple and jalapeño.
Sexy Red
₡4,900 I.V.I.Seductive and vibrant, with Bombay Sapphire gin, red fruits and a touch of fresh herbs.
Lavender Blue Magic
₡5,500 I.V.I.Magical and aromatic, with Hendrick's gin infused with lavender and a touch of blue magic.
Randy London Style
₡4,900 I.V.I.Classic London style, with high quality Beefeater gin, cucumber, red pepper and thyme.
Broken Heart
₡6,900 I.V.I.Jamaica flower, Cointreau & mezcal.
Dirty Sloth
₡6,900 I.V.I.Tamarind, Cointreau & mezcal.
Paloma
₡6,900 I.V.I.Mezcal, limon juice and grapefruit soda.
Pinche Güey
₡6,900 I.V.I.Mezcal, Triple Sec, lemon, syrup, jalapeño spice.
Margarita Clásica
₡5,500 I.V.I.Fresh lime juice, triple sec and tequila. Traditional.
Margarita de Jalisco
₡5,500 I.V.I.Spicy margarita with fresh jalapeños, lime juice, triple sec, tequila and a special touch of rosemary.
Margarita Fresa
₡5,500 I.V.I.Fruity and refreshing, with fresh strawberry puree, lime juice, triple sec and tequila.
Tropical Margarita
₡5,500 I.V.I.With pineapple, fresh basil, lemon juice, triple sec and tequila.
Aperol Spritz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Aperol, prosecco and soda.
Sbagliato Spritz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Sbagliato with prosecco.
Campari Spritz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Campari, prosecco and soda.
Lemoncello Spritz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Lemoncello, prosecco, soda. .
Peach Spritz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Aperol, peach schnapps, prosecco & soda.
007 Martini
₡5,900 I.V.I.Traditional martini, dry vermouth and garnished with an olive or a touch of lemon. Elegant and timeless.
Porn Star Martini
₡5,900 I.V.I.Vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit, lemon, sugar, and prosecco.
Martini 506
₡5,900 I.V.I.An energizing variant with coffee liqueur and a touch of espresso. Perfect for those looking for a martini with a stimulating twist.
Moscow Mule
₡5,900 I.V.I.Vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer.
Sorrel Mule
₡5,900 I.V.I.Exotic variant with infusion of sorrel (hibiscus flower), vodka and lemon juice.
Chill Mule
₡5,900 I.V.I.Jalapeño pepper infused blend of vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, with mint.
World Wide, if you know you know
Piña Colada
₡5,900 I.V.I.Daiquiri
₡5,900 I.V.I.Tequila Sunrise
₡5,900 I.V.I.Long Island Ice Tea
₡5,900 I.V.I.Sex On The Beach
₡5,900 I.V.I.Screwdriver
₡5,900 I.V.I.Latin Flair, We Know How
Caipiriña
₡4,900 I.V.I.Mojito
₡4,900 I.V.I.Coco Loco
₡4,900 I.V.I.Bloody Mary
₡4,900 I.V.I.Cuba Libre
₡4,900 I.V.I.Our made Up Story, We Love Drama
Guanabana Fizz
₡5,900 I.V.I.Gin, soursop, lemon, soda.
Sex In The Jungle
₡5,900 I.V.I.Cacique, malibu, mango and mint.
Caribbean Iced Tea
₡5,900 I.V.I.4 white spirits, pineapple and lime juice.
Mango Colado
₡5,900 I.V.I.Mango, coconut cream, and rum.
Merlot
pinot grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon
pino noir
sauvignon blanc
Chardonnay
Organic Origin
Glass of Wine
₡4,000 I.V.I.Bottle
₡20,000 I.V.I.Red Wine
Red and white meat.
White Wine
Fish and white meat.
Rosé Wine
Seafood and pasta.
Red & White Sangria
House blend.
Cappuccino
₡2,000 I.V.I.Americano
₡1,800 I.V.I.Coffee with Milk
₡2,000 I.V.I.Expresso, Double Expresso
₡2,000 I.V.I.Latte
₡1,800 I.V.I.Mocachino
₡2,000 I.V.I.Traditional Coffee
₡2,000 I.V.I.Traditional costa rican coffee. Made with fresh organic local beans. Ground and brewed to order.
Herbal Tea and Natural Infusions
₡2,000 I.V.I.Ask for our variety of organic, fresh and dry herbs of the day.
Hot Talamanca Chocolate
₡2,400 I.V.I.Ask for regular or coconut milk. Made with organic cacao.
Soda Water
₡1,500 I.V.I.Small Water
₡1,200 I.V.I.Coca Cola, Coca Zero, Pepsi
₡1,500 I.V.I.Orange Soda
₡1,500 I.V.I.Grapefruit Soda
₡1,500 I.V.I.Included drinks:
Hiel
Lemon, ginger and sweet cane (tapa dulce)
Sorrel
Hibiscus flower (Flor de Jamaica) with spices
📌 Conditions:
- •Minimum 12 people
- •Mandatory pre-order
- •Vegetarian and vegan options available
- •10% service charge not included
Our Story
Authentic Caribbean Heritage
For over 30 years, the Patterson family has welcomed locals and tourists to Salsa Brava Restaurant. Since 1991, this iconic spot in Puerto Viejo has honored grandmother Epsy Campbell's cultural heritage through traditional Caribbean recipes.
We are proud to bottle our own Traditional Caribbean Juices and uphold the Slow Food Movement philosophy, promoting local produce and preserving Afro-Caribbean traditions. Come enjoy our cuisine at the spectacular Salsa Brava Beach.
Family Legacy
Honoring grandmother Epsy Campbell's recipes since 1991.
Slow Food
Promoting local produce and traditional Caribbean cuisine.
Iconic Location
Witnessing the growth of Puerto Viejo from Salsa Brava Beach.