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Finca a la mesa
Sustainability and self-sufficiency are our goals in every part of life at Clandestina, but nowhere are these values more evident than in the kitchen. We are passionate about food and apply these standards rigorously, never compromising the end goal of a delicious, healthy meal.
As we like to say
”we own the farm and we made the table”
ARTISANAL and prepared with love
Our fish tuna, mahi mahi, snapper, sea bass and other seafood comes from the Pacific Ocean out front. We bake our own bread and have wild-crafted a potent sourdough culture. And since we bake our own bread and bagels, we also do buns for our burgers, and naturally we make our own mayonaise and ketchup, along with house hot sauces. For gluten free folk we’re doing a fried plantain bun and experimenting with coconut flour.
We prepare coffee from our friends’ farms, roasted by them in small batches and served pour-over style. Eggs and chicken come from our property, sister farms, and Eco-Granja, a trusted local organic provider. In the kitchen, we also make our own kefir for salad dressings and batters, house-made granola and ice cream and prepare fresh coconut milk daily — turning coffee into a high-octane superfood and adding a wholesome touch.
Food is one of life’s greatest joys, and we maintain unwavering integrity with what we raise — rice, proteins, fruits, and vegetables — all sourced from our sister farm, Punta Tigre. Locally Grown, Humanely Raised, Sustainably Caught.
We source locally available, organic products whenever possible. Much of what we serve comes from our sister farms — Río Oro and Punta Tigre, both less than 20 km from Clandestina — along with organic collectives in the high valley town of Pérez Zeledón. From Punta Tigre we raise 100% grass-fed beef, coconut-fed free-range pork, and heritage grain rice. We cook primarily with coconut oil produced in our farm complemented by Spanish olive oil and Costa Rican butter. You will never find soy, canola, margarine, or imitation/substitute oils here, we believe in good healthy fats!
OUR HEALTh- CONSCIOUS
APPROACH
All cookware is cast iron, stainless steel, and copper, and we only use BPA-free plastics, glass, or silicon for storage containers and drinking vessels. All cook staff are trained in Safe Food Handling Practices and our fridge is NFS approved. Our drinking water is highly alkaline and rich in minerals, and comes from our own spring sources. It is UV filtered and is safe to drink at every faucet.
this is jungle slow food
at its best
All meals are included in the price of your stay
Meals are served in our spacious dining deck and are usually at the communal table where people sit together, sharing stories and conversation and enjoying the meal at a relaxed pace. The schedule can vary slightly due to guest outings and the surfing schedule, but usually follows this course:
7:00 am: Coffee, tea, fresh fruit, yogurt, granola & cereal
9:30 am: Full hearty breakfast
1:30 pm: Lunch and snacks
6:30 pm: Dinner
* We can accommodate any dietary restrictions, vegan, vegetarian & gluten free diets.
