Puerto Natales
These gorgeous gourmet burgers do disappear fast. Tasty regular and lamb burgers or lentil and beet alternatives are served on airy brioche buns. It also…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Iquitos
Resembling the inside of an ayahuasca vision, Mitos y Cubiertos is one of the places to be cool in an understated way in Iquitos. The menu loosely hinges…
Cuzco
This sleek 3rd-story cafe bursts with city views, yet the off-street location means it's quiet and conducive to chilling out. With white leather booths…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Grab a table in this charming, rambling, creative dining room serving regional dishes including humitas, empanadas and picadas Andinas, along with some…
Punta del Diablo
Tucked in among the artisan stalls down by the port, sisters Alba, Mónica and Noelia Acosta operate three no-frills stands that serve up Punta del Diablo…
Rio de Janeiro State
Prices are higher than at your average por-kilo joint, but the atmosphere can’t be beat at this classy converted mansion across from Praça da Liberdade…
The Amazon
Come hungry and treat yourself to the all-you-can-eat rodízio (a buffet of fresh meat) at this large place north of the plaza. The dining area won't win…
Iquitos
Wondering what to do for breakfast? Don't wonder. This is the spot; has been for decades. Grab a newspaper from the old dude outside and pull up a pew…
Santa Catarina
A local favorite on the sands at Praia da Joaquina, where fresh grilled anchova (bluefish) with capers and anything with shrimp goes down a treat. It's…
San Andrés
With shade-dappled tables scattered all over the beach, this friendly little locale does a range of mean seafood dishes, including ceviche, rice and wok…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
The Kuki Varua has a great selection of fish delivered daily from the harbor, including tuna and mero (grouper). The upstairs terrace is perfect for…
Pereira
Up an unmarked staircase in a nondescript house in the center, this homely vegetarian restaurant is a local institution, serving up delicious meat-free…
Manizales
An unpretentious little place with just a handful of tables serving up traditional French fare at good prices. Take your pick from a variety of crepes …
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
This open-air eatery on the edge of the fútbol (soccer) field has cheery turquoise furniture, a beautiful wood-carved bar and a big flat-screen TV playing…
Lake Titicaca
Make this cheery traveler's cafe your breakfast spot with great veggie options, French-press coffee and owners who are more than happy to offer advice on…
Cochabamba
A little stuffy in an old-school way with menus the weight of a hardcover book and formal, waistcoated waiters, this long-running Italian place remains…
Punta del Este
For seafood, salads, pasta, panini or chivitos in one of Punta's prettiest waterfront settings, grab a spot on the beachside deck here, then enjoy…
Cafayate
With a lovely setting in the inner courtyard of Nanni winery, Retoño has a romantic, old-world interior. The menu is short, but features mains such as…
Catamarca & La Rioja
Cheerfully lit and decorated, this kitchen turns out a range of regional specialties, creative house choices and a menu of standard Argentine dishes – the…
The Lakes District
Located at the Domo Camp, this is the best spot to eat in town. Coca runs a rustic kitchen but the daily meals (CH$7000) and a la carte options are home…
Cali
This working-class food market serves cheap, classic Colombian meals at a number of small stalls, including plenty of seafood dishes prepared in front of…
Piauí
Locally famous for its enormous and delicious torta de caranguejo (crab omelette). Don’t expect expresso service but do expect it to be worth the wait…
Belém
This enduringly popular place a block back from the waterfront is named after the açaí berry, which has taken Brazil by storm with its antioxidant…
Brasília
In the southern hotel district, Fogo de Chão is of imposing dimensions. The rodízio (all-you-can-eat grilled meat) certainly isn't cheap, but service is…
Norte Grande
You'll have to poke around to find this unsigned, informal place set in one enterprising local's home. Señora Jacqueline cooks up whole fish and whatever…
Pará
La Tasca is a lively place in the evening, and we love the mix of tapas-style plates. Signature dishes include bacalhau espiritual (a creamy, Portuguese…
Loja
Real wood-fired pizzas, decent wines, homemade pasta and a cozy atmosphere give Dumas an edge over Loja's other pizza joints. House specialties include…
Aguas Calientes
This friendly streetside cafe is popular with the backpacking set. Perhaps it's all the craft beer and burgers on offer. It's worth checking out the arroz…
Middle Chile
This eclectic hole-in-the-wall has a wide-ranging menu of well-priced (and well-executed) comfort foods, from pizzas to burgers and Venezuelan-style…
Cuenca
This Cuenca institution overlooking Parque Calderón is overwhelmingly popular with locals and travelers and stays open late. The menu hangs somewhere…
Norte Chico
This unfussy place is a local favorite for grilled fish and filling lunch specials. It's above the fish market, and the big windows offer fine views over…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Tucked away but on Plaza Libertad, this is a discreet and reliable restaurant with well-dressed waiters who see to your every need. There’s a salad bar,…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Half a dozen blocks back from the park, this bright, unpretentious corner bistro is a pleasant place for an evening meal. The menu is fairly ample…
El Chaltén
That après-hike pint usually evolves into a night out at this humming pub with simpatico staff and a feisty female beer master. Savor a stein of…
Concepción
Starched tablecloths, fiercely folded napkins and deferential bow-tied waiters bring old-time elegance to this Peruvian restaurant. Ceviches, ají de…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A cute little cottage offering all of your Patagonian and Argentine favorites. The food is carefully prepared and nicely presented, and the atmosphere is…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This log-cabin-style restaurant has been thrilling the palates of the carnivorously inclined for years. Specialties include Patagonian-style, spit-roasted…
The Amazon
An unassuming exterior belies a fancy-pants bistro that's town's favorite lunch spot. The city’s professional classes pack in for fresh (albeit pricey)…
Punta del Diablo
By far the greatest asset of this laid-back eatery is its deck, which offers amazing ocean views. It's the perfect place to sip a caipirinha (Brazilian…
The Amazon
The good fish dishes serve two easily; try a delicious caldeirada de tucunaré (river-fish stew) or tambaqui (big fish chunks boiled with onion and…
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