Food truck so the menu is limited & the atmosphere varies with the weather but there are some top notch selections. Food is always fresh & service is always warm & inviting. I really want to try the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Sean Leary
Great food, friendly owner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philippa Bergmann
We love Chef Thony and Cafe Costa Rica!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Fried Plantains
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 andhome made empanadas but it appears we'll have to go elsewhere...unless maybe we bump into one of their food trucks someplace and then it might be iffy if they make that stuff. Good luck in their future endeavors. It might be worthwhile for someone to assist them to create a professional business plan. There is a need for authentic Costa Rican food in the area and it could be a good mine if done right.
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.Try the plantains!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jade Jhocson
I could eat this food morning noon and night. Take some of those sauces home totally worth it to smother everything in it. Trust me I did for a year and a 1/2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan W.
The owner is cool and friendly. Got the curry chicken taco. It was one taco. Hell of a taco! Wonderfully assembled. Pickled veggies were great and the Chicken was tender and well seasoned. The mango smoothie was good but get strawberries added. Always friendly service. Thank you
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!
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!
Andrea Grosvenor
I bought food from the food truck. It was delicious. Prices weren't bad for the quality/quantity.
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 !!
Margertha McLean
Wonderful food.
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. :)The food doesn't disappoint. Pick up his sauces at Willy St, go get some carry out, or hopefully when he opens his food truck back up, see him out and about at a local event.God Bless Mango Man! We're SO LUCKY to have you!
Food truck so the menu is limited & the atmosphere varies with the weather but there are some top notch selections. Food is always fresh & service is always warm & inviting. I really want to try the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Great food, friendly owner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Chef Thony and Cafe Costa Rica!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Fried Plantains
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 andhome made empanadas but it appears we'll have to go elsewhere...unless maybe we bump into one of their food trucks someplace and then it might be iffy if they make that stuff. Good luck in their future endeavors. It might be worthwhile for someone to assist them to create a professional business plan. There is a need for authentic Costa Rican food in the area and it could be a good mine if done right.
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.Try the plantains!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I could eat this food morning noon and night. Take some of those sauces home totally worth it to smother everything in it. Trust me I did for a year and a 1/2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner is cool and friendly. Got the curry chicken taco. It was one taco. Hell of a taco! Wonderfully assembled. Pickled veggies were great and the Chicken was tender and well seasoned. The mango smoothie was good but get strawberries added. Always friendly service. Thank you
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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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!
I bought food from the food truck. It was delicious. Prices weren't bad for the quality/quantity.
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 !!
Wonderful food.
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. :)The food doesn't disappoint. Pick up his sauces at Willy St, go get some carry out, or hopefully when he opens his food truck back up, see him out and about at a local event.God Bless Mango Man! We're SO LUCKY to have you!