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Whole Fried Red Snapper: The Classic Costa Rican Beach Meal
What to expect when you order pescado entero, and how to eat it.
If there's one plate that says "Costa Rican beach lunch", it's a whole fried red snapper — pargo rojo entero — served with salad and fries.
Why whole?
Frying the fish on the bone keeps it moist and gives the skin a crisp finish. The cheeks and the meat near the bone are some of the best bites.
How to eat it
- Start along the top fin and lift the meat off one side.
- Remove the central bone in one piece, then eat the other side.
- Squeeze lime over everything.
Size and price
At Breeze the snapper is priced by size, so ask what's available that day. It comes with green salad and fries.
See the menu.