Quito
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Foz do Iguaçu
Cheff – two f's! – Lopes churns out the town's best por-kilo lunch buffet (weekday/weekend R$46.90/56.90) and, for dinner, a top-end menu loaded with…
Montevideo
If fish is your thing, Es Mercat is your place. Steer one block beyond the meat-crazed Mercado del Puerto to this Ciudad Vieja corner, where a rotating…
Rio de Janeiro State
Perched 3.5km up a mountainside along a steep, tortuous dirt road, this intimate glass-walled restaurant serves up divine views and refined international…
Maria Fulô Bistrô Natural & Tapiocaria
Paraty
This cheerfully painted little restaurant just outside the historic center is a welcome refuge for both wallet and taste buds. At lunchtime, reasonably…
Puerto Varas
Though a bit cramped, Puerto Varas' most intimate, interesting and best seafood restaurant has lake and Calbuco views. Highlights of the innovative menu…
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz's Lebanese community is second in size only to São Paulo's; come here to sample the Middle Eastern cuisine. The bakery does great esfihas (open-faced…
Montevideo
Serving a mix of Uruguayan grilled-meat classics and lighter fare such as Caesar salads, this historic art-deco corner grocery was converted into a…
Gramado
Due to the elevated climate, pastures in the Serra Gaúcha are ideal for raising Angus cattle. This is Gramado's best traditional churrascaria (barbecue…
São Paulo
This independently minded boteco (neighborhood bar) is slammed at night, when packs of sexy bohemians swill properly chilled bottled beer with fresh…
Punta del Este
Rustic wood tables, exposed brick walls, retro decor, and tasty food at affordable prices make this one of the peninsula's most attractive lunch spots…
Quito
Feel like a local at this welcoming low-key spot where the wonderfully energetic owner will greet you like family on repeat visits. The menu includes…
Fernando de Noronha
Mergulhão makes full use of its breezy site offering stupendous views over the port, while its Mediterranean menu with a Brazilian twist is one of Noronha…
Minas Gerais
Set in a romantic, candlelit space with exposed stone and brick walls, Tragaluz prides itself on home cooking served with artistic flair. The innovative…
Quito
To sample some of Quito's most authentic and traditional cooking, head to this attractive park in La Floresta where every evening food stalls are set up…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
A solid option, especially for trucha al ajo (garlic trout) and trout sudado (in sauce), this place has rickety tables around a tiny courtyard and a…
Santiago
Hip Santiaguinos were already lined up around the block when a French-Vietnamese couple opened this lavishly designed eatery, with a humble storefront…
North Coast
At first glance this flash corner place near the Plaza Bolognesi looks like just a posh bakery, but up on the mezzanine it serves some of the best gourmet…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
With a tasty array of vegetarian dishes in its buffet (lentils, stir-fried vegetables and soy-based meats, roasted potatoes, quiches, pizzas and more),…
São Paulo
Tucked away in a deep lane off Rua Augusta, this hipster veg burger delight was spawned from the opposite: a highly successful traditional burger joint in…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Garden-style restaurant right next to Monterrey's hot springs designed – one imagines – to attract bathers. The orientation of the place is similar to…
Along the Río Paraná
Thatched and atmospheric, this parrilla is a popular Paraná choice. Fridays and Saturdays see special fire-roasted options, otherwise just enjoy the usual…
Salta
An adorable vegan joint with pastel brushed chairs, exposed brick walls, rattan lanterns, and classic rock on the sound system. It does a small menu of…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Considered the best restaurant in town, Humo is a casual open-air affair constructed from wood and bamboo. Typical smoked meat and fish dishes are served…
Cartagena
This gorgeous and inventive place is one of Cartagena's most interesting restaurants, sporting titular water features and a very cool gin bar (the…
Jericoacoara
Soak up the spectacular views from the cashew-tree-shaded oceanfront terrace at Jericoacoara's best por kilo eatery, then settle into a lounge chair and…
Cuzco
This Cuzco classic has been in business for over half a century and its courtyard patio is a score on a sunny day. The chalkboard menu features the…
Centro & the Mainland
This good-time blue-and-white tableclothed joint is our favorite boteco inside the Mercado Público. It only serves products from Santa Catarina: the local…
Mirante Tapiocaria & Crepiocaria
Pará
You've seen tapioca at your hotel breakfast – those spongy white crepes served with butter – but never like the creations served at this popular outdoor…
Otavalo
Belly up to this corner coffee-bar and watch the action unfold on Plaza Bolívar. Inject your central nervous system with an espresso or downshift with a…
Colonia del Sacramento
Duck under the wood beams into this cozy spot specializing in picadas (sharing boards of cheese and cold cuts). Sample local wines by the bottle or glass,…
Amazon Basin
Keeping the flame burning for good machine coffee and tantalizing cakes in Oxapampa is this 2nd-floor plaza-fronting gem. It serves simple, tasty lunches…
Cuenca
Amiable, family-friendly Fabiano's is a tried and tested gringo hangout that garners a following among Ecuadorians too. Pizzas are generous and tasty,…
Minas Gerais
For tasty mineira fare, hit this friendly, good-value per kilo joint on Santana do Riacho's main drag. Chef Joca announces each newly prepared dish ('we…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
Worth the short taxi ride (it’s behind the stadium), Villa Venecia is Abancay’s most noteworthy restaurant. Serving up every local food imaginable, it’s…
Puerto Nariño
Under a huge palapa (thatched roof) just beyond the soccer pitch, lunch-only Las Margaritas is the best restaurant in Puerto Nariño, even if it's rather…
Lima
With an Amazonian bent, chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino’s seasonal menu features deftly prepared delicacies such as crisp, seared cuy (guinea pig) and…
Quito
For a completely different dining experience, head to this little-known restaurant inside a colonial home on lovely Junín. Artwork covers every surface of…
Cali
Is it just us, or do arepas (corn cakes) taste better when they come in a square shape? This colorful basement restaurant in San Antonio stuffs them with…
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…
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