Sucre
Mostly older women, friends of the owner, gather at this cozy cafe housed in the historic Casa Rodriguez building for a regular coffee catch-up. Join them…
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Chiloé
This perfectly shingled gem on the Plaza de Armas caters to Dalcahue's bold and beautiful, who come for the town's only serious espresso, high-quality…
Cuzco
With a cozy, cavernous ambience of low-lit adobe, dark tables and bright turquoise walls, this chic eatery offers meat (steak, alpaca or chicken) and fish…
Montañita
Always packed with locals, this cafe has zero atmosphere (it's very basic with simple tables and chairs), but is the place to get a satisfying and…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
For the best lunch option head three blocks uphill from Iglesia de Uquía and turn left. Cerro la Señorita has delicious home cooking and baking using…
North Coast
A little bit out of the town center, this popular place is well worth the S2 mototaxi ride. Packed with hungry diners daily, it serves up heaping plates…
Cuenca
The second outlet of Cuenca's fabulous Café Ñucallacta serves great coffee, in a dignified, chilled space in the old Casa Asvoria, on the corner of Plaza…
Minca
You can slink into the Lazy Cat at any time of day for all kinds of hunger relief, from breakfasts (COP$8000 to COP$10,000) to superb local coffee,…
Bolivia
The peaceful balcony restaurant at this lovely retreat 20 minutes’ walk from town serves coffee, drinks and a range of vegetarian dishes. There are T-bone…
Salvador
Open all day, with outdoor tables just across the street from the beach, this is an appealing spot for a sunset caipirinha (cocktail made from limes,…
Cochabamba
This charming and friendly spot decorated with bright colors and Mexican signifiers such as Frida Kahlo posters and football jerseys is run by the son of…
Mendoza
Don’t miss this superb, extremely popular restaurant styled after an old-time pulpería (tavern), where the house wine is served in traditional pinguinos …
Vilcabamba
Enjoy great comida típica at local prices at Katherine (pronounced 'kat-reen'), just off the plaza. It's family-run, has the best main-meal deal in town,…
São Paulo
Brazilian seafood isn't the first thing to come to mind due to São Paulo's inland location, but Chef Bella Masano's classic, family-run seafooder does an…
Middle Chile
An arching wooden bridge leads from the Costanera into this high-ceilinged bar and restaurant overlooking Infiernillo beach. Run by the same owners as…
Cochabamba
One of a knot of spacious restaurants just across the river in Recoleta, this Argentine-style grill is a fine place. There are thick, juicy steaks (it’s…
Cartagena
A simple little cafe plying excellent Colombian coffee, fresh juices, full breakfasts and an innovative selection of lunch and dinner dishes, Beiyu is a…
Montevideo
The epitome of an intimate neighborhood parrilla, this corner place doesn’t advertise its presence (drop by before 7pm and you won’t even find a sign…
Rio de Janeiro
This neighborhood favorite exudes charm with its wooden tables and chairs, bottle-lined shelves and warmly lit exposed brick. Stop by for coffees and…
Cuzco
This love child of a Peruvian-British couple is a low-key cafe serving well-crafted Peruvian fusion dishes, plus pub burgers and oversized salads…
Rio Grande do Sul
This always-packed, partly open-air seafood stop does a commendable job with local fish at the Praia dos Molhes end of town, with panoramic Rio Mampituba…
Cali
At this well-loved high-end restaurant, colorful hand-painted chairs surround tables in a covered atrium overlooking the open kitchen. The menu is diverse…
Aguas Calientes
Upstream from the train station, this tucked-away riverside restaurant is housed in elongated thatched rooms with views of water tumbling over the…
Rio de Janeiro State
The Taberna’s cozy interior, sporting rustic log walls and wooden benches with heart-shaped cutouts, is reminiscent of the Alps. So is the menu, featuring…
Central Highlands
Half a block downhill from Parque Simón Bolívar, Los 7 Santos offers all that you would expect from an artsy cafe in a much larger city. There’s breakfast…
Puerto Maldonado
The local restaurant in town: in the game for decades. An ocean of tables are attended with no-nonsense service. Portions are large, cheap and tasty, and…
Puno
Highly recommended for its yummy sandwiches, big plates of meat and piled-high vegetables, this cozy spot is warmed by the pizza oven in the corner. It…
Cafayate
Decorated with the scrawls of contented customers, this no-frills place has a wide selection of empanadas that are all delicious. Local wine in ceramic…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, colorful bar is yet another in the growing number of watering holes and restaurants that pepper the neighborhood of Praça da Bandeira. The…
Paramaribo
Tasty home-cooked Indian delights from a voluminous menu await you at Martin's, located in the Rainville neighborhood and well worth the SR$10 cab ride…
South Coast
On the southern edge of town, this unpretentious place with tables on its covered porch prepares quality Peruvian cuisine at fair prices. Locals…
Bogotá
Nick honed his deli skills in Boston and, recognizing a niche in his hometown, now presides over a killer deli-sandwich kingdom in Bogotá. Around 25…
Buenos Aires
The food is fabulous and well priced at this long-standing Middle Eastern restaurant – come with a group to sample many exotic dishes. Start with the…
Cañón Del Colca
Maybe it’s the altitude, but the lomo saltado (strips of beef stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, potatoes and chili) here tastes worthy of star chef Gastón…
Northern Patagonia
With an elegant atmosphere, this cafe at the small La Antigua Casona hotel does wonderful homemade pasta, gnocchi and lasagna with vegetarian options. The…
Amazon Basin
It's a bit expensive and over the top, but San Silvestre, on the main road next to Las Palmas, remains unchallenged as the best restaurant in town. The…
Sucre
Don’t miss the fresh juices (B$7) – the vendors and their blenders always come up with something indescribably delicious; try jugo de tumbo (unripe…
Buenos Aires
Walk up the staircase of this old building into this calm Japanese eatery that doubles as a Buddhist temple. The house specialty is homemade ramen noodles…
Ollantaytambo
Serving healthy and hearty food, beer and wine and good coffee, Hearts is a longtime local presence, with some organic produce and box lunches for…
North Coast
This split-level modern corner restaurant a block back from the malecón specializes in whole barbecued fish, which is cooked just right on the grill out…
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