Recife
A classic corner diner, Geraldo is known as o rei do omelete (the king of the omelet) but also serves up a variety of flavorful homestyle dishes including…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Along the Río Paraná
Perched right above a river beach, the lovely bow-shaped deck here makes a great lunchtime destination. There's a fairly unsophisticated menu of parrilla…
Rio Grande do Sul
Around 6km southeast of the Pinto Bandeira turnoff along the Caminho das Pedras, this historic, cinematic wooden house dates to 1935 and is considered one…
Caribbean Coast
Do as the menus of this sweet little riverside cafe suggest: read a book, drink a coffee and enjoy the river – from one of its outdoor rocking chairs, no…
Villa de Leyva
This colorful restaurant/culinary school prides itself on being 100% Colombian and is indeed the best place to sample Colombian gastronomy at levels…
Porto Alegre
Established in 1969, this always-crowded temple of beef has no cowboy shows or endless skewers of speared meat, but it is where locals go for their carne…
Sucre
Venezuelan/Bolivian-owned casual place selling a variety of arepas (pancakes made with fresh corn) and cachapas (pancakes made with fresh corn, cornmeal…
Cartagena
Cartagena's fanciest patisserie serves up breakfasts and lunches at this fashionable spot in the heart of the Old Town. The distressed walls and wooden…
Minas Gerais
Occupying two levels of a gorgeous colonial sobrado (mansion) just below Igreja de São Francisco, this upscale restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner,…
Bogotá
Amid the grinding of coffee beans and the aroma of fresh almond croissants, Bogotá’s trendiest take to the wooden tabletops of this sleek coffee shop…
Minas Gerais
One of Tiradentes’ finest restaurants, Estalagem specializes in classic comida mineira, from frango com quiabo (chicken stewed with okra) to tutu à…
San Gil
You wouldn't expect to find the best pizza in town at a gas station on the highway, but this bright new place delivers with a variety of delicious…
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…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
This excellent restaurant grills Angus beef on its outdoor parrilla (grill) alongside cuy (guinea pig) and other meats. Outdoor tables are arranged around…
French Guiana
The best place to people-watch on the Place des Palmistes also serves up perfect Caribbean-French ambience. Sit on the wooden terrace with its wrought…
São Paulo
This República hot spot was one of the first to give Paulistanos a reason to venture into Centro at night. The legitimately retro space, fueled by a…
Sur Chico
Classy Sello de Raza holds its own as a parrilla (steakhouse), but it does a wonderful job with typical Chilean dishes as well. The pastel de choclo …
Mordisco's Cevichería & Seafood
Huaraz
Seafood tends to get short shrift in high-altitude Huaraz, but you can indulge in a little vicarious coastal living in this dark little fish restaurant…
Uruguay
The parrilla here is excellent; carnivores will be in heaven, with everything from milanesas (breaded cutlets) to chivitos (steak sandwiches piled high…
Arequipa
All the essential components of a great cafe – food, setting, service, ambience – come together at Crepísimo, located inside Arequipa's French cultural…
Quito
Tucked into the stone arches beneath the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, this excellent cafe prepares tasty Ecuadorian appetizers (tamales, soups,…
Uruguay
Hidden away on a residential back street (look for the life preserver out front), La Olada embodies José Ignacio's casual-chic vibe. People play ping-pong…
North Coast & Lowlands
Overlooking the fishing boats bobbing on the water, this simple waterside restaurant serves delectable Manabí seafood. It’s famous for the huge shrimp…
Caribbean Coast
Grilled fish on your plate, sand between your toes, a cold beer within easy reach and Bob Marley on the sound system: sit outside this Caribbean-style…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Surrounded by gardens, just off the main highway at the north end of town, Alpamayo is a pleasant touristic restaurant, complete with a garden gazebo,…
Tena
Tena's most atmospheric restaurant serves German-influenced food in an open-sided joint where a bright, well-stocked bar is the focal point. Lovely pastas…
Santa Catarina
Tucked down a dead-end lane behind the beach, Toca de Jurerê is a dependable seafood stop that appears expensive at first glance; that is, until you…
Bogotá
Serving 100% vegan food, this sit-down and takeaway hole-in-the-wall is a veggie’s delight. Choose from nine different meat-free hamburgers (such as black…
São Paulo
There are exceptions, of course, but most Brazilians eat their meat churrascaria-style, but if you're looking for a fat and juicy hunk of perfectly…
Rosario
Just above the flag monument, this basement place decorated with faded Spanish tourism posters is a top spot for inexpensive and delicious seafood, like…
Trujillo
This simple family-run affair pulls a crowd for its traditional local desserts, including mazamorra (made from boiled purple corn with dried fruits),…
Iquitos
On the corner of the Plaza de Armas, this clean, chirpy and brightly lit joint is known locally as gringolandia (gringo land).Two walls are open to the…
Minas Gerais
Whimsically decorated with vintage radios, telephones and sewing machines, this trendy, high-ceilinged corner spot with old vinyl records for placemats…
Restaurante do Minas Tenis Clube
Belo Horizonte
For atmosphere and price combined, it’s hard to beat the noon buffet at Belo’s tennis club. Gorge to your heart’s content in the parquet-floored dining…
San Gil
The curious and brave should elbow their way through the narrow aisles of this scrappy covered market, where you can grab comida corriente (daily set…
Minas Gerais
This popular downtown spot is part bar, part restaurant, with a menu that offers intriguing new twists on traditional mineira cuisine. Local favorites…
Along the Río Paraná
Across the road from the river, this popular place has a varied menu featuring the normal meat mains as well as gourmet sandwiches, pizzas, salads and…
Montevideo
Lucía Soria’s fresh-baked bread, flavorful salads and soups, savory tarts and sandwiches and other gastronomic delights have been pleasing Montevidean…
Lima
With views of the Pacific Ocean, Mirasol offers fresh seafood and creole dishes in a comfortable, casually elegant atmosphere. Situated nearly half way up…
Buenos Aires
Popular with the business lunch crowd, this large, pop art–style Italian pizzeria tosses dozens of varieties of thin-crust pies with fresh toppings – try…
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