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The Menu
Costa Rican classics made from scratch, every day. Most of our menu is naturally gluten-free.
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Lapa's serves authentic Costa Rican food in Bonita Springs — arroz con pollo, casados, gallo pinto, chifrijo, empanadas, fresh ceviche and homemade tres leches. Most of the menu is naturally gluten-free. Lunch specials run 12–3 PM (drink included) and happy hour is 4–6 PM with 25% off appetizers, beer & wine.
Guacamole & Chips FavoriteVeg
Fresh, made-to-order guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips.
Chifrijo Favorite
Black beans, white rice & meat of your choice topped with chimichurri (pico de gallo), avocado & Lizano sauce. Served with homemade tortilla chips.
Ceviche
Tilapia marinated in lime juice mixed with diced onions, bell pepper & cilantro, topped with avocado. Served with homemade tortilla chips.
Empanadas Favorite
Three turnovers with your choice of filling: shredded chicken, ground beef, potato, bean or cheese.
Patacones (Tostones) Veg
Four fried green plantain patties served with refried black beans.
Pura Vida Nachos
Homemade corn tortilla chips topped with cheese, refried black beans, chimichurri, lettuce & sour cream. Also offered with fries!
Taquitos
Five taquitos filled with your choice of shredded beef or shredded chicken, topped with cabbage.
Yuca Frita Veg
Five golden fried sticks of yuca.
Chimichurri (Pico de Gallo) Veg
Diced tomato, onion, cilantro & lime juice. Served with homemade tortilla chips.
Lunch Arroz con Pollo Favorite
Yellow rice with veggies & shredded chicken, black beans, chimichurri & house salad.
Lunch Chicken Casado Favorite
White rice, black beans, juicy chicken breast topped with sautéed onions & house salad.
Lunch Carne en Salsa
White rice, black beans, slow-cooked shredded beef, tortillas & house salad.
Lunch Gallos (Tacos)
Two soft corn gallos with your choice of meat. Served with white rice, black beans, house salad & spicy avocado sauce.
Lunch Tostada
Crunchy corn tortilla topped with refried black beans, chimichurri, cheese & your choice of meat (or avocado). With rice, beans & salad.
Lunch Quesadilla
Quesadilla with diced onion, bell pepper, whole black beans & your choice of shredded chicken or beef. Vegetarian option available.
Lunch Arroz con Veggies Veg
Yellow rice mixed with peas, carrots, onions, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, zucchini, squash & tomatoes; black beans, chimichurri & salad.
Olla de Carne Favorite
Costa Rica’s beloved beef & veggie soup — slow-simmered and deeply comforting.
Sopa Negra Veg
Black bean soup served with egg. A Tico classic.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken drumstick, noodles & veggie soup.
Seafood & Rice
Shrimp, tilapia, scallop, octopus & mussel soup.
Arroz con Pollo Favorite
Yellow rice with veggies & shredded chicken, black beans, chimichurri & one side. A house signature.
Casado Favorite
White rice, black beans, your choice of chicken breast or skirt steak & one side. The classic Costa Rican plate.
Carne en Salsa Favorite
Shredded beef in tomato-based sauce, white rice, black beans, tortillas & one side.
Chirripó Chicken
Shredded chicken in Grandma’s secret sauce, white rice, black beans, tortillas & one side.
Avocado Chicken
Avocado slices & our spicy avocado sauce atop a grilled chicken breast, with white rice & one side.
Arroz con Camarones
Yellow rice with veggies & shrimp, black beans, chimichurri & one side.
Arroz Cantonés
Yellow rice with veggies, pork, shredded chicken & ham; black beans, chimichurri & one side.
Gallos
Two soft corn gallos (tacos) with your choice of meat. Served with rice, beans, spicy avocado sauce & one side.
Tostadas
Crunchy corn tortillas topped with refried black beans, cheese, chimichurri & your choice of meat.
Tostada Meal
Our tostada served as a full plate with white rice, black beans & one side.
Lapa FavoriteVeg
Gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, cheese & avocado — our namesake plate.
Arroz con Veggies Veg
Yellow rice with roasted veggies, black beans, chimichurri & one side.
Avocado Tostadas Veg
Crunchy corn tortillas topped with refried black beans, cheese, chimichurri & avocado.
Avocado Tostada Meal Veg
The avocado tostada served with white rice, black beans & one side.
Vegan Nachos Veg
Pura Vida Nachos made vegan — vegan cheese, refried black beans, chimichurri, lettuce & avocado.
Beyond Veggie Burger Veg
A 6 oz Beyond Burger patty with cheese, pickles, onions, tomato & lettuce on a bun, served with fries. Ask for no cheese or mayo to make it vegan.
El Toro Favorite
Two homemade smash burger patties, lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese, onions & pickles on a burger bun.
La Vaca
Shredded beef, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeños & queso fresco slices on toasted French bread.
La Gallina
Shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, refried black beans, cheese & mayo on toasted French bread.
Popeye
Omelette, refried black beans, ham, avocado, tomatoes & mayo on toasted French bread.
Shrimp & Avocado
Mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, red onions, red cabbage, avocado & shrimp.
Chicken & Almond
Mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, red onions, red cabbage, raisins, almonds & grilled chicken.
Steak & Onions
Mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, red cabbage, sautéed onions & skirt steak.
Avocado Salad Veg
Mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, red onions, red cabbage, raisins, almonds & avocado.
House Salad Veg
Iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded carrot, red onions & red cabbage.
Kid's Arroz con Pollo Favorite
Yellow rice mixed with shredded chicken & veggies, black beans, a sweet plantain & drink.
Kid's Quesadilla
Quesadilla served with french fries & a soda. Vegetarian option available.
Kid's Papanachos
Fries topped with refried beans & melted cheese; just cheese, shredded chicken or ground beef.
Gallito
One gallo (taco) with shredded chicken or ground beef, white rice, black beans & a sweet plantain.
Kid's Arroz con Veggies Veg
Yellow rice with roasted veggies, black beans, a sweet plantain & drink.
Tres Leches Cake Favorite
Homemade moist sponge cake with a hint of rum flavor.
Flan de Caramelo GF
Homemade caramel flan.
Churros
Four churro pieces sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar, served with chocolate dip.
Costa Rican Coffee
Rich, strong coffee straight from Tarrazú.
Sweet Plantains FavoriteVeg
Three caramelized sweet plantains.
Gallo Pinto Veg
Costa Rica’s signature rice & beans.
Patacones · Yuca · Fries · Veggies Veg
Roasted zucchini, squash & cherry tomatoes, crispy yuca, patacones or fries.
Fresh Homemade Juice Veg
Ask about today’s tropical flavors — made fresh daily.
Hungry yet?
Current prices are always on our live ordering menu.