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title: "Gallo Pinto, San José — GetMap"
description: "A cool spoonful joins the rice and beans. Gallo pinto mixes cooked rice with beans, then comes with natilla, Costa Rica’s thick sour cream, served on top…"
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# Gallo Pinto

A cool spoonful joins the rice and beans

Food · 🇨🇷 San José · one place, one stop

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Gallo pinto mixes cooked rice with beans, then comes with natilla, Costa Rica’s thick sour cream, served on top or beside the mix. This classic breakfast dish is often paired with eggs, fried plantain, or tortillas.

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