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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
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Mexican, Seafood, Healthy, International
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Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 3 days ago

We reserved a dinner table on the beach at Karen’s Place. Sunset was beautiful and the server was pleasant. Our meals were mediocre at best. Do not order the beet salad if you are hungry. We were all extremely disappointed as the presentation of our...meals were lovely but the food itself was overpriced and tasteless. Once we had finished our drinks, we seemed to be rushed out by the servers. The bill was brought to our table without us asking which we found to be extremely rude. We would not recommend a dinner out.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Although highly rated and prior visit was very good, this experience was not acceptable. Waiter did not ask for Drink refills and actually removed Wine Glasses before Dinner???? Meal took about 1 1/2 Hours to be served.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Started off with nachos and guacamole with salsa. It was a very big serving. We couldn’t eat it all. We all ended up having club houses after that they were excellent. Beer was the drink of the day. The waiter was very good as well....We were lucky to get the last table, very busy restaurant but worth the waitMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Food was a 9, service was a 1, waitress took our order then vanished, 45 minutes to get our food, never was asked if we wanted another glass of wine. Too many customers,not enough space or staff. The table was on an angle on the...beach, that was booking 15 days in advance. Definitely will choose more wisely in the future. Won't be back.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Repeat visit. Waiter and Food Service was unacceptable. Waited over an hour for food. No communication from waiter who took order and never asked for drink refills. Food was tasty but only warm not hot. Would not recommend.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Karen’s disappointed today. It took 40 minutes for the server to come. Another 20 minutes for a drink. Another 30 minutes for shrimp tacos. Empty drink glasses and no offer for a second drink. I had to go to the bar. The bartender was bussing...tables instead of doing his job. We spent over two hours there and were thoroughly disappointed. They are riding on their reputation and not delivering. Beautiful location though.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Karen’s does not disappoint! It is one of my favorite restaurants to experience when I am in Bucerias! The ambience is so lovely (I could stay there all afternoon), the staff are wonderful and the food is amazing! I highly recommend the Shrimp Taco Salad...with a Margarita (of course)! Definitely a 10 out of 10!!!💙💙💙More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

My husband and I both had the Avocado and Shrimp Salad and it was delicious. He had a cucumber margarita and said it was delicious. The only negative was the level of service. Our server was not very attentive at all.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed February 11, 2024

Need a break from the resorts? Stop in here for a cold drink and great food. This is a lovely spot with tables right on the beach, if desired. Excellent food, good service - at a reasonable price. We would highly recommend to anyone staying...in the Bucerias area.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed February 5, 2024 via mobile

One of my favourite restaurants in Bucerías- great food, wonderful location on the beach, very good service. Very popular - reservation recommended if dining in the evening. This restaurant has never been a disappointment to me. I will dine at Karen’s every time I am...in Bucerias.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed February 1, 2024

This restaurant has a magnificent view and location right on the beach (we sat in the sand). Wine pour was generous, service quick and friendly despite being nearly full, food terrific (great portions reasonably priced).

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 29, 2024 via mobile

Every visit to Karen’s is a pleasure. Finding an apple martini here along the Bahia is a challenge but I’m so happy to say Tony makes a fine one.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 18, 2024 via mobile

A wonderful overall experience even though it’s very very popular and busy. The food is always prepared nicely and delicious. Service remains good. Favorite include ribs, butterfly shrimp turtle soup and more. It’s among our favorite and we’ve dined there more than 30 times over...the years.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 15, 2024 via mobile

It was our first time at Karen’s and we had such a wonderful dinner. Our waiter was Sergio and we loved him. So attentive but not bothersome and so pleasant All staff looked happy and confident. The menu was perfect and the food - delicious!!!...Well done! We’ll definitely be back throughout our two month stay here.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 14, 2024

Here is a restaurant that I didn’t want my meal to come to an end. Great environment, live music, attentive staff and a delicious meal. Karen herself sees that every meal is prepared the best it could be. On a scale of 1 to 10...I give it an 11! We’ll be back before we leave to go home!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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I haven't been able to get on her site today either. I have tried many different ways, it is just not working but I know she is in business. I know the site was accessible when I went in December. It could be a temporary... More
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“Pretty sure” the main floor coming in from street would be ok, but I don’t think access to the beach is ADA compliant.
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they have a number of different dishes under the "brunch" portion of the menu. Those items are from 90 to about 190 pesos each. plus there are drinks. I am not sure why they have this category, as all of the categories are... More
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Yes, Karen's Place offers takeout services.

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Karen's Place is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5