El Pelícano

Name: El Pelícano
Address: Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Telephone: +506 4032-0032 ext. 2035
Price range: $$$

Daily 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Appetizers

Tuna Tartar
$11
Fresh Pacific tuna finely cut, red onion, cilantro, mango and avocado, garnished with mango, ginger and chipotle.
Crunchy from the Sea
$12
Crispy wonton pastry slices with a mix of shrimp, squid and lobster, thin avocado pieces, and a passion fruit–Damiana sauce.
Grilled Octopus Salad
$14
Grilled octopus with quinoa, avocado, tomato, cucumber and arugula leaves, marinated with olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh oregano.
Shrimp Cocktail
$24
Jumbo shrimp in a house cocktail sauce with herbs and a hint of tequila. Served with tropical chips.
Tropical Fusion Ceviche
$14
Fresh fish ceviche marinated with lime juice and spices, with mango, pineapple and coconut.
Lobster Bisque
$8
Traditional lobster bisque with fresh spices and a shrimp & lobster ragout with pernod.
Boulevard Soup
$14
Our bouillabaisse-style soup with fresh seafood, spices and house aioli.
Smoked Sea Bass Carpaccio
$12
Fine slices of charcoal-smoked sea bass with avocado and tomato, dressed with a cilantro & turmeric vinaigrette.
Octopus Tiradito
$17
Thin slices of octopus with fresh herb dressing, olive oil, lemon and apple cider vinegar.
Coastal Style Seafood Soup
$13
Traditional coastal seafood soup with coconut milk, spices, ginger and spicy chili (can be made without coconut milk or spice).

Filet El Pelícano
$20
Steamed sea bass fillet with soy and oyster sauce flavored with coriander, chives, lemongrass, ginger and fish sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
Mediterranean Fusion Salmon
$20
Salmon fillet with white wine sauce, roasted garlic butter and fresh basil; served with jasmine & wild rice, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.
Crusted Tuna
$17
Tuna in a sesame-seed and Cajun crust with soy-sesame sauce. Served with vegetables and pasta.
Jumbo Shrimp with Rum-Coconut Sauce
$33
Grilled jumbo shrimp with a rum-coconut sauce and chili pasilla, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Seafood Tagliatelle
$19
Tagliatelle with fresh seafood, olive oil, white wine and cream; flavored with basil, green onions and vodka.
DIRIA Whole Fish
$23
Whole snapper (fried or grilled) served with vegetables and fries.
Vongole Spaghetti
$16
Spaghetti with clams sautéed with garlic, butter, fresh tomato, white wine, onions and jalapeños (optional: spicy, oyster sauce).
Sea Bass with Dill Sauce
$20
Grilled sea bass fillet with a creamy dill sauce; served with jasmine rice, wild rice and vegetables.

Seafood Grill (2 pax)
$50
Fresh seafood sautéed with olive oil, garlic, spices, white wine and tomato. Served with rice and vegetables.
Mar y Tierra Classic
$29
Tenderloin with Béarnaise sauce and Tamarindo shrimp. Served with roasted mashed potatoes and garlic & vegetables.

with vegan and gluten-free options

Veggie Risotto
$14
Arborio rice sautéed with fresh vegetables, mushrooms, fresh basil and olive oil.
Spring Rolls
$12
Wanton pasta rolls filled with sautéed vegetables and spices; served with sweet-and-sour sauce and yogurt sauce.
Tomato Gazpacho
$8
Delicious cold soup of tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh spices.
Cucumber and Avocado Cream
$9
Refreshing cucumber & avocado cream with olive oil and garden spices.

Discover the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Costa Rican culture in paradise.