Costa Rican Food at Bennetts!

Costa Rican in Houston?
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​Once again, the internet got my hopes up about a restaurant and then let me down by announcing the restaurant has closed.  As far as I know, the last Costa Rican restaurant in Houston is now gone.

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But luckily our friends the Bennetts offered to treat us to a Costa Rican treat in their home. Here is Cheryl, sizzling up some plantains, before pounding them into discs.
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​Gallo Pinto!

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Gallo Pinto is a traditional Costa Rican dish made with mostly rice and beans.  I love the name!  Spotted Rooster!   Some of the other ingredients are cilantro, onions...and the special LIZANO salsa which has to be ordered.
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The Chef!

Here is Bob, the Gallo Pinto chef!  He learned to make this while living with a family for two months in Costa Rica.  He was quite the pro with his iron skillet!

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Cheryl does the final prep on the plantains.

​And then, one at a time, we are served!  A perfect fried egg, served on top of a flavorful mixture of rice, beans and cilantro!  Along with the plantains and fresh fruit, we had a heavenly Costa Rican feast! 

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POINTS??  I guess I can't do my usual rating system since we weren't in a restaurant.  I can't comment on fellow diners or authentic restaurant decor or music.  But I can say, I did eat a  delicious Costa Rican dish, prepared by some very friendly people! :)  I'll give Costa Rica a check on the Diverse Dining List!!