Rio de Janeiro State
On Thursday and Friday afternoons, this great little beachfront place tucked behind a surf shop serves its popular prato do surfista (surfer's special; R…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Santa Catarina
This classy, white-tablecloth seafooder is popular with locals for top-end preparations that often lean on the heavier side due to the generous use of…
Puerto Natales
With just five tables and one couple cooking, serving and chatting up customers, this is as intimate as it gets. The owners moved here to get out of the…
Brasília
A family that has eschewed meat for five generations runs this cute tucked-away corner buffet. The food is all vegan and of high quality and inventiveness…
Valparaíso
The retro-chic atmosphere matches (and perfectly mismatches) the colors and rhythms of the city. Dinner plates feature fresh albacore (longfin tuna) and…
Central Highlands
A great place to sample an Ambato specialty, a kind of porridge-like milky drink made with the morocho grain, which is ground with spices, soaked in water…
Arequipa
Serving good Peruvian food in the Yanahuara district, this picantería (informal local restaurant) has live música folklórica every afternoon from 1pm to…
Punta Arenas
If you're homesick for Brooklyn, La Mesita Grande might do the trick. This mod exposed-brick pizzeria serves them up thin and chewy, with organic toppings…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Whether you satisfy yourself with ultrafresh tuna or sample the lomo (beef with a homemade sauce), among a variety of hearty dishes, you'll be pleased…
Popayán
The owners of this hotel are key players in the Congreso Nacional Gastronómico and their passion for food is evident in the interesting menu, which…
São Luís
An excellent buffet that doesn’t try to do every dish ever known to Maranhão, but rather a select repertoire of well-prepared meals. Sure the tablecloths…
Armenia
For a quality Italian meal, look no further than this well-run restaurant in a converted house in the north of town. The atmosphere is casual, with…
Centro & the Mainland
Owned by the same family as the other outlet on Vidal Ramos, this location of one of Floripa's most outstanding por-kilo restaurants is open on Saturdays…
Cuzco
Even nonvegetarians are repeat customers at this vegan restaurant and bakery offering abundant set-menu lunches (a steal at S15). Highlights include the…
Puerto Iguazú
Located in a big barn-like structure a block away from the main restaurant strip, this popular grill serves up big portions to a mostly Argentine crowd…
Cartagena
It’s the bane of every backpacker: where to get your laundry done with minimal fuss. Here’s the answer: deposit it with the friendly English-speaking…
Along the Río Paraná
Hidden down a passageway leading to a gym, this large dining hall is packed with tables and offers tasty, well-prepared Middle Eastern–style dishes as…
Rio de Janeiro
Splendid views await diners who make the trek to Bira. On a breezy wooden deck, you can partake in flavorful, rich seafood served in huge portions – big…
Lake Titicaca
This hotel restaurant has excellent views of the lake, great service and well-prepared international dishes. While it is one of the more expensive in town…
Buenos Aires
Famous for its US-style weekend brunch – which features pancakes, French toast and eggs Benedict – Malvón has a wonderfully rustic yet upscale atmosphere…
South Coast
A local institution, this atmospheric eatery is famed as the birthplace of the Tacna sour – a cocktail made of apricot wine and lemon juice – and is a…
Northern Patagonia
Eliana and her flock cook and serve abundant, fresh meals and even espresso. In summer there are lovely salads with organic lettuce and fresh rhubarb…
Ayacucho
This popular, ambience-filled courtyard restaurant has been recommended by several travelers for its big portions. It focuses on Peruvian food, such as…
Cuzco
Serving nachos, burritos and tacos, this simple Mexican restaurant is popular with expats. The tortilla chips are fragile but the chunky guacamole with…
Caribbean Coast
Named after the original name of the area before the Spanish conquest, the Mompoj is an excellent restaurant with an interesting and eclectic menu. Try…
Restaurante Tres Fronteiras do Amazonas
Amazonas
This attractive palm-thatched open-air restaurant has a wide choice of fish and meat dishes, plus a selection of drinks, including cheap caipirinhas. The…
Bolivia
Choose from 14 flavors of homemade ice cream as well as a lengthy menu of indulgent sundaes, including papaya splits and selva negra (four scoops of…
Ceará
It doesn't look like much from outside, but this little family-run restaurant offers outstanding value, with massive plates of tasty typical food from…
Guayaquil
Across from the San Marino Mall, this elegantly set dining room is a showcase for some of Guayaquil's best Peruvian cooking. The expansive menu features…
Otavalo
Right in the heart of town you’ll find this charming vegetarian oasis in the courtyard of an old hacienda. The menu consists of pizza, sandwiches, salads…
North Coast & Lowlands
A crisp and formal setting with a varied menu of well-prepared international dishes, vegetarian options and criollo (of Spanish influence) specialties. It…
Lima
The finest northern Peruvian cuisine in Lima is served at this busy establishment on Miraflores’ eastern edge. The arroz con pato a la chiclayana (duck…
Fernando de Noronha
Run by a hardworking husband-and-wife team, this simple open-air place on the main road in Boldró offers tasty Bahian home cooking at reasonable prices…
Salta
An eclectic tapas list is the lure at this cafe-restaurant north of the center. Influences include Spanish, Greek, Japanese and more. The chef puts…
Fortaleza
Early risers could consider forgoing breakfast at their accommodations for the great juices, coffees, waffles, hot filled croissants, omelets and tapiocas…
Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
Montevideo
One of Montevideo's newer foodie attractions, this early 20th-century market building and national historic monument 2.5km north of the center was…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
For simple international breakfasts alongside homemade yogurt, cheese and manjar blanco (homemade caramel spread), head to this better-than-it-looks cafe…
El Chaltén
With an avid following, this vegan, gluten-free cafe does mostly takeout, from adzuki-bean burgers to whole-wheat pizzas, stuffed eggplant with couscous…
Ceará
If you're not interested in the plethora of foreign-owned restaurants in town, give your money to this Brazilian spot, a solid bet for local foods such as…
Buenos Aires
This small but popular lunch spot is a serious Italian wine bar and restaurant to rival others in more gastronomically notable neighborhoods. Come for…
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