Must-see restaurants in Bolivia

  • Bienmesabe

    Sucre

    Venezuelan/Bolivian-owned casual place selling a variety of arepas (pancakes made with fresh corn) and cachapas (pancakes made with fresh corn, cornmeal…

  • Cafe Dinosaur

    Bolivia

    One of the village's more reliable options (in terms of opening hours and having food that's on the menu), this is a good spot to share stories with…

  • Coroico Star

    Bolivia

    A few steps down from the main plaza, this popular travelers' meeting point might serve the best pique a lo macho (sausages and french fries in sauce) you…

  • La Posada

    Sucre

    Situated in the handsome hotel of the same name, this is one of Sucre’s most appealing spots for a meal or drink, offering elegant indoor and outdoor…

  • La Casona Restaurant

    La Paz

    The upscale executive almuerzo (set lunch) here comes with an extensive salad bar, soup and your choice of mains like chicken in wine sauce or delicately…

  • Cafe Almendra

    Bolivia

    One block uphill from Hotel Bella Vista, a lovely young couple makes wholesome meals and snacks including delish sonsos (pancakes filled with cheese and…

  • Imaynalla Restaurant

    Sucre

    In the hostel of the same name, Imaynalla's three-story inner courtyard is a great spot for a meal or a drink. Cool music and candlelit tables add to the…

  • Suiza

    Cochabamba

    Formally attired waitstaff and an overall air of old-school traditional aloofness permeates Suiza. However, the almuerzo ejecutivo is a good deal at B$50,…

  • Negro Café

    Sucre

    Mostly older women, friends of the owner, gather at this cozy cafe housed in the historic Casa Rodriguez building for a regular coffee catch-up. Join them…

  • Altai Oasis

    Bolivia

    The peaceful balcony restaurant at this lovely retreat 20 minutes’ walk from town serves coffee, drinks and a range of vegetarian dishes. There are T-bone…

  • María Bonita

    Cochabamba

    This charming and friendly spot decorated with bright colors and Mexican signifiers such as Frida Kahlo posters and football jerseys is run by the son of…

  • La Estancia

    Cochabamba

    One of a knot of spacious restaurants just across the river in Recoleta, this Argentine-style grill is a fine place. There are thick, juicy steaks (it’s…

  • Mercado Central

    Sucre

    Don’t miss the fresh juices (B$7) – the vendors and their blenders always come up with something indescribably delicious; try jugo de tumbo (unripe…

  • Restaurant San Silvestre

    Amazon Basin

    It's a bit expensive and over the top, but San Silvestre, on the main road next to Las Palmas, remains unchallenged as the best restaurant in town. The…

  • Alamo

    Bolivia

    A saloon-style spot where locals and tourists mingle in the fun two-story space with a Hollywood vibe and lots of knickknacks. The menu features mainly…

  • Etno Café Cultural

    La Paz

    This edgy scarlet cafe makes a great stop after visiting the museums of Calle Jaén or for an evening nightcap. Come for decent coffees, salads, pizzas or…

  • Sole Mio

    Cochabamba

    The best pizza in Cochabamba. The owners, encouragingly, are from Napoli and import the ingredients for their robust brick-oven, wood-fired pizzas – thin…

  • Cayenna

    Cochabamba

    On the ground floor of an upscale apartment building lining a narrow suburban park, Cayenna has a large, eclectic menu ranging from pita silpancho (sliced…

  • Terradentro Restaurant

    Lake Titicaca

    This hotel restaurant has excellent views of the lake, great service and well-prepared international dishes. While it is one of the more expensive in town…

  • Cremalin

    Bolivia

    Choose from 14 flavors of homemade ice cream as well as a lengthy menu of indulgent sundaes, including papaya splits and selva negra (four scoops of…

  • Villa Bonita

    Bolivia

    This peaceful garden cafe is just 600m from town but seems like a world away. The personable owners offer delicious homemade ice creams bursting with…

  • La Taverne

    Sucre

    With a quiet and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant of the Alliance Française makes for a nice night out. The short, select menu has a French touch and there…

  • Pescadería Don Pedrito

    Amazon Basin

    There's eight fish dishes on the menu, and they all cost B$60: fried, grilled, ceviche, whatever. Got it? Good. The local moto-taxi drivers will tell you…

  • El Cafetal

    Bolivia

    This secluded hotel restaurant with unbeatable views has cane chairs and slate-topped tables where you can enjoy a range of dishes prepared with a French…

  • La Huerta

    La Paz

    La Paz's best organic store with soaps, fresh-baked bread, organic snacks and quinoa-infused everything (juices, chocolates, cereal bars). An attached…

  • Páprika

    Cochabamba

    Classy and fashionable, this popular restaurant-bar has an eclectic menu, both Bolivian and international, including tasty baked potatoes and fondues, and…

  • La Casa del Camba

    Santa Cruz

    You are likely to end up at this lively, sprawling landmark if you ask Bolivian friends where to find the ‘most typical’ cruceño/camba (local) experience…

  • Pan America

    Lake Titicaca

    The American owners of this bakery, which is next to the cathedral, use the profits to fund development projects in nearby rural communities. Come in the…

  • La Casona

    Santa Cruz

    This German-run bistro has seating in a shady courtyard or inside, where colorful indigenous art adorns the walls. The food is diverse, with a variety of…

  • Flor de los Andes

    Bolivia

    It's a bit sparse, but the views are spectacular and the owners are incredibly welcoming (they lived in Kentucky in the 1970s and can still make a…

  • Anticafé Chukuta

    La Paz

    With its exposed stone walls, pallet furniture, hanging basket lamps and colorful art, this new cafe (opened in late 2016) could not be cuter. You can…

  • Q’atu Panadería

    La Paz

    Leave it to the team behind Gustu to deliver fresh Bolivian products in unique ways at this humble venture into fast food. Part sandwich shop, part bakery…

  • Martinni Pizza

    La Paz

    If you believe the napkin reviewers (one day they’ll put Lonely Planet writers out of a job for good), this small pizza joint is the best slice in La Paz…

  • Yorimichi

    Santa Cruz

    This swish Japanese restaurant with bamboo screens separating eating spaces and traditional music tinkling from the speakers, this is the place to come…

  • Hay Pan

    La Paz

    This cozy little cafe with colorful Andean decor does bountiful breakfasts that include strong coffees and fresh-baked breads. It doubles as a vino bar in…

  • Wiphala Pub

    Uyuni

    Named after the multicolored indigenous flag, this place has a traditional atmosphere and welcoming feel with its wooden tables, earthy vibe and board…

  • Sabor Brazil

    Amazon Basin

    This tiny cafe is a real belly-pleaser with its fresh juices, bountiful açaí bowls, jumbo-sized calzones and delectable desserts (the passion-fruit…

  • La Senda Verde Restaurant

    Bolivia

    This restaurant at the wildlife sanctuary has decent sandwiches and great snacks such as coca-infused alfajor cookies and home-produced coffee from a…

  • Samay Wasi

    Bolivia

    Every Sunday when tourists descend on the market, Samay Wasi puts on a dance show performed by children. A set lunch of traditional dishes is served…

  • La Cantonata

    Cochabamba

    A little stuffy in an old-school way with menus the weight of a hardcover book and formal, waistcoated waiters, this long-running Italian place remains…

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