You come to El Novillo Alegre for the grill: the cuts of beef come out well and the empanadas are tasty and generously filled with meat; to drink, the lemonade with mint. If you need gluten-free pasta, check with your server first: on a recent visit it wasn't available even though the menu lists it.
The dining room is covered but open, with comfortable furniture and a view of the beach, and service is attentive: Anderson is mentioned more than once for his kindness. It is a tourist spot and one guest found it pricey, though the food is good quality. It sits on Hicaco Street in Jacó.