Catamarca & La Rioja
Smart and enthusiastic, Orígenes occupies a corner of a handsome 19th-century school now turned into a cultural center. It draws on local traditions but…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Guayaquil
Not far from the Hilton Colon Guayaquil and Mall del Sol, Cocolon has a modern, fun interior with bright-red chairs and photos decorating the walls…
Chiloé
This wonderfully whimsical spot is one of Castro's havens for gastronomes. Creative takes calling on the wares of local farmers produce outstanding dishes…
Armenia
A block from Plaza de Bolívar is this fine paisa restaurant. It serves lovingly prepared traditional fare, including bandeja paisa and, on weekends,…
Middle Chile
One of Talca's most popular restaurants is a huge, clattering, low-roofed canteen out of town alongside the Río Claro. Dour waiters take forever to bring…
Sur Chico
The downtown location of this recommended sushi spot is conveniently located near many bus station offices. It doesn't attract quite as trendy a crowd as…
Lima
Sandwiched between a gas station and a Chinese restaurant, this restaurant is unexpected, and then some. Serving up classic American breakfasts such as…
Bogotá
Choosing your dish at this hip chain with a social and environmental bent is agonizing: excellent Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Cambodian dishes…
Loja
The almuerzos (set lunches) are good, but the real reason to come is for the delicious quimbolitos, humitas, empanadas de verde and tamales lojanos – all…
Belo Horizonte
Tucked off a busy downtown street on the ground floor of the Maletta building, this beloved local institution has been feeding belorizontinos into the wee…
Curitiba
Inside Curitiba's chicest shopping mall, this foodie find from chefs Mayra Batista and Felipe Miyake is an excellent spot for a gourmet weekday lunch at…
São Paulo
Near the entrance to Beco do Batman, this artisanal bakery from well-honed breadmaker Fernanda Valdívia makes for a perfect morning pitstop. You'll find…
Along the Río Paraná
This legendary local institution is the place for river fish, on the costanera 6km north of downtown. There are few frills and no choice: four or five…
São Paulo State
The excellent locally made Rocha-brand sorvete (ice cream) and picolês (popsicles) arrive in flavors such as milho verde (sweet corn), coco quemado (burnt…
Providencia
Not only do its waterfront tables have gorgeous views towards Cayo Cangrejo, this upmarket place also boasts a very impressive and inventive menu, taking…
Porto Alegre
It pains us to think a gourmet burger hot spot in the middle of Brazilian beef country needs to import its main ingredient from the UK, but such is life…
Bolivia
A Dutch pub owner has combined her thatched-roof beer hall with an established German restaurant and moved it to the bottom of the plaza's steep stairs …
Rio de Janeiro State
This churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) near the Museu Imperial is renowned citywide for its excellent cuts of meat, accompanied by batata pastel (potato…
Medellín
This top floor bistro is all neon lights and frosted glass, with a soundtrack that's about a decade behind its now image and an ambitious menu that often…
Pizzería El Hornito/Chez Maggy
Puerto Maldonado
'I get knocked down, but I get up again…' this could well be the anthem to this popular upstairs hangout on the Plaza de Armas, which burned to the ground…
São Paulo
What started out as a food truck parking lot in 2015 has exploded into a full-on gastronomy- and design-focused shipping container city. The food trucks…
Belo Horizonte
One of several resto-bars lining Rua Sapucaí above Belo Horizonte's train station, Dorsé is a prime spot for late afternoon drinks, snacks and gazing at…
Aguas Calientes
The rustic ambience of Tree House provides a cozy setting for its inviting fusion menu served alongside South American wines, craft beers and cocktails…
North Coast & Lowlands
Ariceli, also Mompiche's yoga instructor par excellence, is known for her wickedly divine desserts, including lemon pie, a vegan crumble, and a chocolate…
Búzios
Near Geribá beach, this restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian, Mexican and other influences to create a wonderfully eclectic…
Colonia del Sacramento
Cozy as a friend’s home, this is an agreeable spot to kick back with tea and cookies, or savor a homemade lemonade accompanied by soup, sandwiches or…
São Paulo State
Just steps off Paranapiacaba's cinematic railroad track–spanning steel bridge (c 1899), this is the liveliest spot in town. It has a fun-filled patio, a…
Otavalo
Yolanda Cabrera has become famous for delicious local fare such as tortillas de maíz (corn tortillas), empanaditas (Spanish pies) and the local favorite…
Cochabamba
Homey and a little old-fashioned, at least as far as decor goes, this is nevertheless a convivial place, where regulars have been congregating for years…
Rio de Janeiro State
Tall windows flanked by murals of monkeys, capybaras and tropical foliage create a cheerful mood at this renowned restaurant attached to the Hotel Solar…
São Paulo
It's easy to tire of Brazil's uneventful cheese, but this revelatory cheesemonger – a Sampa first – works with small-production artisanal and farmstead…
São Paulo
A Liberdade institution and the city's best Chinese. First and foremost, expect surly service; second to that, the gyoza (pan-fried Japanese dumplings)…
Arequipa
This pizza cafe stands out for its secluded small courtyard and veggie-friendly pizzas that include interesting bases like gluten-free maíz morado (purple…
Arequipa
With the spud as its star ingredient, Hatunpa's cuisine is surprisingly tasty. The trick? Potatoes originate in Peru and the arequipeños know how to…
Aguas Calientes
Touting 'cocina de autor,' this stylish shoebox of a restaurant serves beautifully plated food, but in its mass production it might not quite live up to…
Rio de Janeiro
If you can't make it to up to Brazil's Nordeste (Northeast), this convivial, rather whimsically decorated restaurant is your next best option. Here you…
Bogotá
Prepare to fight for tables at this quaint cafe serving a few takes on simple Colombian comfort food – fish of the day, pork chop, steak, grilled chicken …
São Paulo
On charming and romantic Rua Avanhandava – a leafy, almost European-feeling side street in Centro – this traditional trattoria is one of the city's most…
Brazil
With tiled walls and waitstaff in traditional garb, this busy restaurant goes out of its way to recreate a piece of Portugal and the food is no letdown…
Puerto Varas
In an adorable and cozy home perched on a hilltop over town, El Humedal (oddly, it means 'Wetland') serves up one of the best lunches in Puerto Varas with…
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