Exploring Traditional Costa Rican Sodas and Cuisine

What is a soda in Costa Rican culture?

• A tourist attraction

• A local market

• A traditional Costa Rican restaurant

• A type of soft drink

What is the typical opening time for a soda?

• Only for lunch

• Only for breakfast

• Only for dinner

• For breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner

What is the Spanish word for breakfast?

• Cena

• Comida

• Almuerzo

• Desayunos

What is gallo pinto?

• A type of tortilla

• A type of meat

• A type of fruit juice

• A traditional Costa Rican breakfast dish

What is a casado?

• A type of salad

• A type of empanada

• A type of fruit juice

• A traditional Costa Rican lunch or dinner dish

What should you ask for if you love spicy food?

• Gallo pinto

• Empanada

• Chilera

• Casado

What is an empanada arreglada?

• A type of salad

• An empanada with shredded cabbage, ketchup, and mayonnaise

• A type of fruit juice

• A traditional Costa Rican breakfast dish

What is a good indicator of a quality soda?

• A fancy interior

• A large menu

• High prices

• Distribution trucks and cab drivers parked outside

How much did the bill come to for the meal?

• 5000 colones

• 7000 colones

• 9000 colones

• 12000 colones

What is the main recommendation for someone visiting Costa Rica?

• Avoid local food

• Only eat at tourist restaurants

• Stay in a fancy hotel

• Visit a soda for a traditional experience