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Chef Rafael · Carne al Fuego logo, steakhouse in Costa RicaChef Rafael · Carne al Fuego, steakhouse and grill restaurant in Santa Ana, near Escazú, Costa Rica

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Over 40 years of cooking
Chef Rafael Calderón
Author of the cookbook
Ciento y Un Recetas
A pioneer of cooking
on Costa Rican television

This week at Carne al Fuego

Monday to Friday · 12 to 3 p.m.

Executive lunch

Three courses and a glass of wine. Perfect for business lunches, minutes from the Lindora offices.

₡13,900Book lunch
Wednesday

2-for-1 ribs

Our grilled ribs, two for the price of one, every Wednesday.

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Friday · 5 to 7 p.m.

Happy Hour

End the week with cocktails, wine and plates to share.

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Every other Friday

Viernes en Vivo

Live music at the restaurant. Next date: Friday, November 13.

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Santa Ana hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. · Sunday 12 to 9 p.m. · Closed Tuesdays

Experiences

À la carteSanta Ana

Restaurant

Premium grilled cuts, seafood, pasta and dishes to share, in an elegant, welcoming dining room.

Six coursesUp to 12 guests

Chef's Table

An evening led by Chef Rafael, with wine pairing and a dessert canvas to finish.

Ruta del Fuego2.5 hours

Cooking classes

Hands-on workshops with the chef: a welcome cocktail, a practical class and the dinner you cooked yourself.

CorporateCelebrations

Private events

Company dinners, anniversaries and birthdays at the restaurant, or catering wherever you choose.

The chef

A cooking style shaped in Italy, Argentina, Mexico and the United States

40 years

Television

Years teaching cooking on 7 Estrellas, Canal 7

Costa Rica

The book

Ciento y Un Recetas, his cooking to take home

Chef Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation?

In Santa Ana we recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends and for groups. You can book online or on WhatsApp at +506 6006-4020.

What is the difference between the restaurant and the Chef's Table?

At the restaurant you order à la carte. The Chef's Table is a private experience led by Chef Rafael, with several courses and wine pairing, for groups of up to 12.

Do you serve an executive lunch?

Yes. Monday to Friday, 12 to 3 p.m., a three-course executive lunch with a glass of wine for ₡13,900. We are at Santa Ana Town Center, a few minutes from Lindora.

Do you have live music?

Yes, Viernes en Vivo: live music every other Friday. Fridays also have happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. We recommend booking.

What are your hours?

Santa Ana is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays.

Is it easy to get to from Escazú or San José hotels?

Yes. Santa Ana Town Center is about 10 to 15 minutes from Escazú and 25 minutes from downtown San José, with parking on site. Our staff is happy to help in English.

Do you have an English menu?

Yes. You are on our English site, and the menu button opens the English menu.

How does a cooking class work?

Arrival at 6:30 p.m., start at 7:00 p.m., and about two and a half hours long. It includes a welcome cocktail, the class, ingredients, utensils and dinner.

Do you have a wine club?

Yes, Club de Vino al Fuego. Message us for upcoming dates.

Do you host private or corporate events?

Yes, at the restaurant or with catering at another venue. Tell us the date, the number of guests and the type of celebration, and we will send you a proposal.

What is the difference between Santa Ana and Plaza Tempo?

Santa Ana is the full restaurant. At Plaza Tempo, Escazú, we have a more casual grill bar inside the El Mestizo food market.

Where can I find the best steak near Escazú and Santa Ana, Costa Rica?

At Chef Rafael · Carne al Fuego, at Santa Ana Town Center, a few minutes from Escazú. We grill imported Angus steaks aged 25 to 30 days, baby back ribs, seafood and pasta, with the touch of Costa Rican chef Rafael Calderón.

Where can I try Costa Rican food made by a local chef?

Chef Rafael has more than 40 years of cooking experience and was a pioneer of cooking on Costa Rican television. At Carne al Fuego you will find grilled meats, Pacific seafood and local ingredients. See his recipes and videos at chefrafael.com.

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Find us

Santa Ana

Santa Ana Town Center, minutes from Lindora and Escazú
Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica

Mon, Wed to Sat: 12 to 3 and 6 to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 9 p.m. · Closed Tuesdays

Plaza Tempo

El Mestizo, Plaza Tempo
Escazú, San José, Costa Rica