The history of chifrijo

By The Tico Times

November 12, 2018

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181109_Corderos_8 — The inside of Cordero's Bar. (William Ayre / The Tico Times)

The owner of Cordero’s Bar claims to have invented the legendary chifrijo.

Want to learn more about the popular Costa Rican dish’s history? Read here:

Off the eaten path: Cordero’s Bar

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