San José is home to many culturally diverse peoples and cuisines. And the surrounding Central Valley landscape produces fruits and vegetables not often seen in North America. To best capture the essence of Costa Rica, the restaurant El Quijote, inside the Occidental Torremolinos, offers a medley of international dishes and local favorites, like the traditional gallo pinto, a savory, seasoned rice and bean dish. All meals are cheerfully served in a comfortably elegant atmosphere.

Overlooking the hotel's gardens and courtyard, the bar El Cid offers guests light snacks, drinks, cocktails and a quiet refuge after a busy day of touring.