Tigre & the Delta
Occupying a prime corner spot on an attractive avenue is this appealing cafe serving salads, sandwiches, coffee and cakes. Inside, it's spacious, modern…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Rio de Janeiro State
A Mauá institution for over two decades, this pumpkin-colored pizzeria serves two dozen varieties of wood-fired, thin-crusted beauties. Perennial…
Minas Gerais
Famous for its regional dishes, the restaurant at Pousada do Garimpo challenges the heftiest of appetites with its house specialty bambá do garimpo, a…
Buenos Aires
Korean food can’t be beat at this simple restaurant. Go for the bulgogi (grill the meat yourself at the table), bibimbap (rice bowl with meat, veggies,…
Lima
If you’re looking for traditional Peruvian dishes such as pastel de choclo (a savory corn casserole with layers of meat and cheese) or lomo saltado (stir…
Huacachina
The menu might have been ripped off from anywhere else on the banana-pancake trail, but the cafe restaurant at the front of the hostel of the same name…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
With an eclectic music mix and interesting texts on the area and the Andes in general, this excellent bookstore-cafe also has the best coffee in town,…
Belém
Dishes here are Indian-ish (samosas, dahl, etc) with tell-tale signs you're still in Brazil (farofa, jambu), but it's still perfectly delicious and fully…
Foz do Iguaçu
An Edokko owner and legions of Japanese clientele should tell you this is the spot in Foz for Japanese cuisine. The sushi suffers a bit from lack of…
Punta del Este
Popular for its varied menu and moderate (by Punta standards) prices, this bright little eatery decked out with blond-wood tables and red-and-white chairs…
Rio de Janeiro
A creative addition to the Copacabana food scene, this small snack bar serves delicacies from the north, including pure açaí (a berry-like fruit),…
Buenos Aires
Opened in 1904, this classic cafe in the bohemian neighborhood of Boedo is a typically porteño spot to relax with a picada (a platter of cold cuts, cheese…
South Coast
Inside this clean, modern building with big windows and sleek furniture (including pale green chairs, white walls and spotlights), businesspeople schmooze…
Cuenca
Does exactly what it says on the label. Austrian-esque comfort food such as goulash, strudel and Sachertorte taste particularly divine after days/weeks on…
Lima
Serving seafood, fried rice as light and fresh as it gets, and sizzling meats that come on steaming platters, Wa Lok is among the best chifas (Chinese…
Georgetown
Low-lit and sophisticated, this restaurant is part of the King's Hotel & Residence, but has an atmosphere all of its own. The menu is modern and…
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…
Santiago
Worn old floor tiles, a velvet sofa, a 1940s swing and light fittings made from cups and teapots make a quirky-but-pretty backdrop for some of the best…
Santiago
Choco-chili, rose petal and Thai pineapple are some of the fabulous flavors of this extra-creamy handmade ice cream, which has been known to cause…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The most dependable confitería (cafe offering light meals) in town serves up all your faves with some El Bolsón touches (such as homemade bread and…
Brazil
This alternative-indie cafe-bar dishes up great-value salads, sandwiches, quiches, hummus and cheese-and-meat platters to a beautiful crowd. As the…
Cali
A busy vegetarian restaurant serving hearty meat-free versions of Colombian classics, as well as ambitious fusion dishes such as Mexican lasagna, which is…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This upscale cafe-restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and attracts Recoleta’s wealthiest. Its best feature is the shady patio, complete with large…
Cuzco
Baking Cuzco's best multiseed and sourdough loaves (gold on a multiday trek), wonderful carrot cake and other baked goods including vegan treats, this is…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Easy to miss in Carhuaz is this uncharacteristically modern restaurant that opened in 2016, serving Peruvian food with a few Asian and European twists. A…
Cartagena
This stylish and rather eccentric comida corriente option is still outstanding, even if its prices have risen in recent years. A daily set menu offers a…
Cali
Pan-Asian 'wok' restaurants are all over Colombia but this friendly little place in Granada is a cut above the standard offerings. The busy open kitchen…
São Luís
This megakiosk on São Marcos' sands has a more loungy vibe than its neighbors and is a great bet for good food, good music and good times, especially on…
Armenia
Just a few hundred meters from the zona rosa is this restaurant with eclectic decor: kids’ bikes, umbrellas and empty wine bottles dangle from the ceiling…
Salta
A stylish corner coffeehouse, with arts-and-crafts tiled floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage vitrolas (vintage record players) stacked on shelves…
Lima
A country mile from the tourist traps, this hip cantina and cevichería in La Victoria serves six heavenly versions of marinated fish with metal cups of…
Quito
Serving up a mix of Ecuadorian, Greek and Mexican fare near Parque Itchimbia, vine-covered Mosaico is famed for its magnificent views. The open-sided…
Medellín
Medellín families flock to this unremarkable-looking spot to fill up on sopa de mondongo (tripe soup). It's served with avocado, banana, lemon and arepas …
Arequipa
Easily the best budget set lunches in Arequipa. Traditional Peruvian dishes, like causa limeña de pollo (chicken, avocado and potato stack) are served…
Alter do Chão
Art and jewelry store by day, fine restaurant by night. One of three side-by-side places serving dinner and drinks right on the plaza, the Arco-Iris'…
Rio Grande do Sul
Once you tire of fondue and chocolate, head to this adorable bistro just off the main square, where well-known culinary personality Roberta Rech dishes up…
Bucaramanga
An upmarket Italian place serving big portions at reasonable prices. You'll find good pasta dishes, including excellent lasagna, as well as quality pizzas…
Lima
A jolly light-blue exterior invites you inside to gaze at Ana Avellana’s sweet and savory creations. A dense flourless chocolate cake or luscious Borgoña…
Rio de Janeiro State
If you weren't expecting a French restaurant with its own small-scale dairy in Rio's back yard, think again! Hidden 1km off the main road up a bumpy dirt…
Middle Chile
Rolling countryside is the only thing between the Andes and the sweeping terrace of this French-run restaurant on a hill 3km out of town. Duck, rabbit and…
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