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Bar El Secreto

Google (276) 4.3
Tripadvisor (1) 5.0
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What reviewers say

Visitors praise Bar El Secreto for its welcoming staff, great music, and as an excellent gay bar to enjoy with friends. However, one reviewer found the food terrible, specifically mentioning the chifrijo and chicken wings.

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G4.3 🦉5.0
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Address
Province,, San José, Soledad, Costa Rica
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Phone
7227 8299
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Website
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About this place Bar El Secreto

Bar El Secreto is listed as a gay bar in central San José, around Barrio La Soledad, though the street address in our data is incomplete. It has a 4.3 average from about 275 Google reviews. We have no hours or details on format. San José's gay bars are scattered around the centre rather than grouped together. Take a taxi or Uber at night instead of walking between venues. Check the bar's Facebook page for opening nights and events before heading over.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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4.3
★★★★☆
276 reviews

Based on 276 Google reviews.

Luca
Luca May 2026
★★★★★
Morgan Ewing
Morgan Ewing Apr 2026
★★★★★

First night in San Jose, staff was so welcoming and the music was great. Excellent gay bar

Rauldel Garcia
Rauldel Garcia Mar 2026
★☆☆☆☆
Jafet Arburola
Jafet Arburola Feb 2026
★★★★★
Juan Carlos Bonilla
Juan Carlos Bonilla Jul 2025
★★★★★
Ariel Morera
Ariel Morera May 2025
★★★★★
Autosensores Barrio México
Autosensores Barrio México Nov 2024
★★★★★

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Last updated on 20 October 2026

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