Cafe Costa Rica Menu – Madison, WI

Type : Caribbean restaurant

Location : Madison, WI

Based on 23 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Cafe Costa Rica 53704

Address:
1219 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704

Phone: (608) 352-8466

Website: http://mangomancooks.com/

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Menu

Popular Items
Mango Man Empanada
Hand-pressed masa dough, folded over and fried with your choice of two fillings inside: Chicken, Pork, Beef, Beans, Cheese, Potato, or Spinach.		 $3.95
Curried Chicken
Tender chicken, slow cooked in the Mango Man’s famous homemade curry sauce, Sweet, yet savory, it is the ultimate in comfort food.		 $12.95
Roasted Pork
Tender pulled pork, slow roasted in a savory broth and seasoned with Latin flavors. This dish is meant as a heartwarming tribute to the basics.		 $11.50
Yucca Fries
An addictive feast of yucca fries, golden and crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Served with our homemade dipping sauce. Another traditional Costa Rican treat!		 $5.95
Pure Vida Quesadilla
Two soft corn tortilla, pan-seared with a splash of the Mango Man’s secret sauce, and filled with a blend of delicious cheeses and your choice of pork, chicken, or extra cheese. Served with salad, Gallo Pinto, and a slice of our sweet fried plantain.		 $11.50
Appetizers
Mango Man Empanada
Hand-pressed masa dough, folded over and fried with your choice of two fillings inside: Chicken, Pork, Beef, Beans, Cheese, Potato, or Spinach.		 $3.95
Sweet Fried Plantains
A fully ripe plantain, sliced and fried until golden and sweet. Topped off with a splash of the Mango Man’s secret sauce.		 $7.95
Yucca Fries
An addictive feast of yucca fries, golden and crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Served with our homemade dipping sauce. Another traditional Costa Rican treat!		 $5.95
Patacones
Green plantains fried in the traditional Costa Rican style and served with a side of savory Mango Man Beans for dipping.		 $7.95
Chips And Salsa
What do you get when you add fresh tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, and cilantro to the already amazing Mango Man Salsa? Pure Life baby! Served with a side of our homemade chips.		 $5.95
Ceviche
A traditional Costa Rican delicacy! Tilapia soaked in lime and married with a blend of sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served with a side of crackers.		 $9.95
Alitas En Salsa
A whole new take on fried chicken wings! Crispy yet tender and juicy, and dipped in one of our two phenomenal house sauces. The Spicy Blackened Wings have a jerk-like bite to them, while the Sweet Latino Wings are a saucy Latin take on a tangy barbecue.		 $6.95
Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Six plump shrimps, breaded with coconut and fried until golden and delicious. Served with our famous Island Special Sauce – a heavenly coconut concoction.		 $8.95
Simple Fare
Pure Vida Quesadilla
Two soft corn tortilla, pan-seared with a splash of the Mango Man’s secret sauce, and filled with a blend of delicious cheeses and your choice of pork, chicken, or extra cheese. Served with salad, Gallo Pinto, and a slice of our sweet fried plantain.		 $11.50
The Tico Steak Burrito
A warm, flour tortilla stuffed to the breaking point with our hearty Tico Steak, as well as Gallo Pinto, fresh cilantro, lettuce, tomatoes, and a splash of the Mango Man’s Secret sauce. Served with a slice of our sweet fried plantain on the side.		 $13.95
Caribbean Tacos
Two open-faced tacos filled to the brim with your choice of pork, chicken, steak or tilapia. Topped off with fresh lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, and a splash of the Mango Man’s secret sauce. Served with Gallo Pinto and a slice of our sweet fried plantain.		 $11.95
House Traditionals
Curried Chicken
Tender chicken, slow cooked in the Mango Man’s famous homemade curry sauce, Sweet, yet savory, it is the ultimate in comfort food.		 $12.95
Roasted Pork
Tender pulled pork, slow roasted in a savory broth and seasoned with Latin flavors. This dish is meant as a heartwarming tribute to the basics.		 $11.50
Tico Steak
Hearty strips of steak, pan-seared with crisp onions and sweet peppers. A delicious sample of traditional Costa Rican fare.		 $17.95
Cena Criolla
A huge portion of our Roasted Pork or Tico Steak, served with white rice, Mango Man Beans, and a Costa Rican Lime Salad. For the hungry only!		 $19.95
Seafood Specials
Island Special
Your choice of succulent shrimp or tilapia served in our famous Island Special Sauce – a heavenly coconut concoction! Served with salad, Gallo Pinto, and a slice of our sweet fried plantain.		 $16.95
Pescado Al Ajillo
A tender fillet of tilapia, sauteed in garlic, butter, and Thony’s special spices. Simple, yet mouth watering. Served with white rice, Mango Man Beans, and two slices of our sweet fried plantain.		 $17.65
Beverages
Virgin Jamaican Iced Tea $3.95
Costa Rican Coffee $2.75
Virgin Smoothies
Choose from Strawberry, Banana, or Pineapple. Mango, Pina Colada, and Coconut are $1 extra.		 $4.95
Homemade Limonada $2.95
Cafe Con Leche $3.95
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.		 $2.00
Juice
Mango, Strawberry, or Pineapple.		 $2.95
Shakes
Choose from Chocolate, Strawberry, or Ginger.		 $4.95

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Reviews

Zander Nitkowski
The Mango Man is the coolest! The vegan burrito was excellent. It’s hard to find good vegan options, so usually I will just settle for whatever, but the vegan burrito was amazing. All the ingredients were super tasty, especially the fried plantains and Thony’s special sauces. The tortilla smelled so good and it tasted great. As I was waiting for my food, a woman in line told me that Thony makes the tortillas from scratch. Now that’s a labor of love! The food was so good that I came back the next day to get another burrito. I also got a mango mojito. It was really refreshing and had some spices in it that gave it a depth of flavor. Thony is super friendly and gives off the best vibes. If you see the Cafe Costa Rica food cart, do yourself a favor and talk to Thony and buy some of his delicious food.

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Ron Harper
We tried calling twice but no answer. Let me put this in the proper context. We spend our winters in Costa Rica and live an hour away from this restaurant. We know a thing or two about Costa Rican food. My wife is also a food and recipe evaluator for a major food magazine and website. We researched Cafe Costa Rica and decided it’s not worth an hour long drive to get to a restaurant that’s apparently only opened two hours a week and on a Wednesday. We long for a good cosada meal and

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Heather Benson
I would give 100 stars if I could! Cafe Costa Rica is the best food cart in Madison, imo, and Chef Thony is the nicest guy.

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Ivonne Ramos
Absolutely love their food. Everything here is delicious! Comfort food and healthy options in one place. Sauces are amazing and they make great gifts. Tacos, chicken dinners, teas and sauces – everything is awesome! My favorite is the chicken dinner and mango drinks, yum!

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Jelly bean
I first sampled this food at willy street co-op about 2 1/2 years ago. I was hooked! I have been a fan ever since. Very tasty! I love everything and I love his bottled sauces!

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Dee Dee Collette
I’ve loved this food since the first time I tried it. My family frequented the two physical locations and we grab something from the food truck anytime we see it. This past year we’ve ordered the take-home family meals several times as well. The latin chicken is my favorite entree. The plantains are AMAZING and the sauce is to die for. Seriously, buy a bottle … or four! Absolutely recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, love, love, love.

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ERIKA NIELSON
Chef Mango Man, Thony Clarke deserves ALL of the praise. Support Black Owned companies, support this genius chef’s culinary creations, support the truth of a renowned local Madison Chef who has been SO generous and kind to ALL members of the community, since I met him in 2007. 🙂

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Heather Tompkins
had this while at the Willy street parade. 10/10 amazing. My bf and I drove back again for dinner just to have it. The rice and beans are so flavorful. The Jamaican iced tea is BOMB. Definitely will be ordering through Mango man again !!

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Ethan Zastrow
This was my first time ever trying Costan Rican cuisine, and I had a wonderful experience! The ambiance is nice, settled cozily on the first floor of an older Willy Street home, and the food is to die for. I’ve heard that the chef here has quite a good reputation in the city, and it shows. My meal was decorated fantastically and tasted even better. In short, I highly recommend Cafe Costa Rica and can’t wait to go back myself.

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Melanie Sincaban
Love their spicy tender wings and emanadas (the ones Ive tried so far). I also ordered their delicious Costa Rican coffee with condensed milk over ice. So creamy and frothy! I eyed other dishes being served at othee tables. Everything looked fresh and mouth watering. The interior isnt bad at all. Kind of dark and out dated but atleast they keep it clean and neat. Chef Clarke (owner) was very friendly and attentive to all his customers. Definitely coming back!

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