Paraty
After years traveling and working in Peru, Argentina and elsewhere around Latin America, chef-owner Lu has poured her enthusiasm for the continent's…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
A block from the plaza and offering a quiet, brick-walled interior decorated with old-time photos, this has a wide-ranging menu including great homemade…
São Paulo
One of São Paulo's more interesting vegan choices, this simple Sumaré shack – which shares space with in-the-know vinyl record shop and bar Fatiado Discos…
El Calafate
Inspired and intimate, Mi Rancho serves up oversized osso buco, delicious braided pastas stuffed with king crab, divine salads and sweetbreads with wilted…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Proprietress Dona Celina, born and raised on Ilha Grande, has been delighting local palates for 35 years with her delicious home cooking. Grab a red…
Otavalo
Wander back of the Hostal Doña Esther for Otavalo’s only wood-fired oven pizza. Tasty, certainly, and the best in town no doubt, though crusts are cracker…
Rio de Janeiro State
No, you're not hallucinating. Those really are köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) on the menu, along with gravad lax (salmon marinated in dill) and a plethora…
La Serena
Ceviche and sushi are served with a does of heavy metal at this small, friendly eatery. The creative ceviche combos are named after music legends such as…
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre's bustling public market has a wealth of eats. Recommended options include Banca 40, home of the incomparable super bomba royal (a showy ice…
Paraty
Steak and a prime beachfront setting are the twin attractions at this Argentine-run eatery in Jabaquara, 2km north of Paraty's historic center. Everything…
São Paulo
This modern Jardins brasserie is a good-time, casual spot for well-done classics such as steak frites, boeuf bourguignon and other French staples. It has…
São Paulo
Despite his mug everywhere, including TV (Brazil's version of Hell's Kitchen), chef Carlos Bertolazzi remains a humble, immediately likable dude’s dude…
Huaraz
Managed by a Californian, this hip traveler magnet does breakfasts at any time, plus light lunches and salads. It’s a funky, chilled space to while away…
Montevideo
After deriving inspiration from bakers around the world, Gonzalo Zubirí returned home to Montevideo to open this sweet corner spot, a stone's throw from…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…
Sur Chico
It's worth popping into the atmospheric wooden domo at this outdoor-adventure complex for the Andino-Mapuche fusion cuisine of Ariel Ñamcupil, a Pewenche…
Punta del Este
Owners Horacio (the pig) and Karina (the rabbit) named this rustic backstreet hideaway for their Chinese zodiac animals. Well-chosen blues and jazz…
Recife
Festive decor and staff dressed in cangaceiro (outlaws from the interior) outfits spice up your meal at this fun Northeast-themed restaurant. The self…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, handsomely designed snack spot has colorfully painted walls to match the vitamin-rich berry that it serves to perfection. The açaí here (from…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in Chapéu Mangueira favela, this simple open-sided eatery serves excellent snacks. The chef and owner David Vieira Bispo was formerly a fisherman,…
South Coast
This simple spot does pancakes and continental breakfast in the morning; by night, it's all about seafood. Specials include Lui e Lei shells (shells with…
Lima
This wonderful upscale restaurant has a prime spot in LarcoMar. It's run by second-generation Chinese restaurateurs using cherished family recipes…
Jericoacoara
Intimate Italian-owned pizzeria inside a well-to-do pousada (guesthouse) producing Jeri's best pies. All the classics are represented (margherita,…
Montevideo
Reserve ahead for this ever-popular parrilla, one block from the waterfront near Punta Carretas Shopping. Enjoy the best of Uruguay's carnivore culture at…
São Paulo
São Paulo has a churrascaria (all-you-can-eat steakhouse) for all budgets. While Vento Haregano is certainly not cheap, it strikes a great balance between…
Sur Chico
This upscale choice has everything: postcard-framed volcano sunsets right out the bay windows, above-and-beyond service for Sur Chico and, most…
Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by…
São Paulo
Heloisa Bacellar, who honed her pastry skills in France, runs this adorable kitschy homewares shop–restaurant-bakery. Excellent Brazilian comfort food …
Bogotá
Located on a quiet street a few blocks from El Retiro shopping mall, this restaurant offers relief to serious herbivores. Take your pick from the likes of…
La Paz
Between Plaza Pérez Velasco and Calle Figueroa is Mercado Lanza, one of La Paz's main food markets – the other major one is Mercado Camacho. It sells all…
Ayacucho
Café La Miel spent years trying to make the Plaza de Armas a convivial place to eat. Now, it has competition, but with its chirpy atmosphere strangely…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
The ambiance might be a bit wooden, but this doesn't stop the locally loved Terraza filling up at lunchtime for three-course S8 meals, or anything else on…
Córdoba
In a rambling colonial town house at the historic heart of Córdoba, this bric-a-brac-filled restaurant-bar has a huge menu of favorites – pastas, pizzas,…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
To sample Argentina’s regional cuisine, check out this colorful, budget-friendly eatery with huge picture windows and an old-fashioned adobe oven. Cumaná…
Northern Patagonia
This locavore eatery is taking some exciting risks with a rotating menu featuring local products you will see nowhere else. Think honey from local michay…
Huaraz
This upscale pollería (restaurant specializing in roast chicken) is the ultimate budget refueling stop. Not only is the chicken perfect, but you get five…
Ushuaia
Heading to Glaciar Martial? Don’t miss this quality place right on the way. It's just 2km from town, but you'll feel you're in the middle of nature. Chef…
Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo's classiest restaurant is this cozy house with a wraparound porch, overlooking a pretty garden whose veggies and herbs complement the…
São Paulo
This hotshot sandwicheria has been scooping up awards for the city's best sandwich joint since opening in 2015. These juicy concoctions tend towards an…
Bogotá
Start your day adorably with a series of regional breakfasts at this organic cafe and supermarket in La Macarena, where hip vegetarians and other…
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