Must-see restaurants in South America

  • Chifa y Thai

    Sucre

    What better value than three menus and three cuisines in one? Thai, Chinese and vegetarian dishes, including standards like pad thai, but also specialties…

  • Cero Stress

    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…

  • Ají

    Máncora

    Away from the honks and exaust of the main drag, this friendly retreat serves up ample Mexican dishes and a smattering of standard pub fare such as hot…

  • La Cervecería

    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…

  • Confitería Las Familias

    Uruguay

    If you’ve got a sweet tooth (and we mean a really sweet tooth), pull up a stool at this old confectioner’s shop and sample one of Uruguay’s classic…

  • El Farolito

    Praia da Pipa

    There's a large Argentine community in Pipa and this simple place pleases homesick travelers with good-sized portions of imported Argentine beef served…

  • Naturísima

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Tandil's little health-food hut offers vegetarian fare, bulk foods, and a range of natural health and beauty products. Its superb deli offers assorted…

  • El Mercado

    Lima

    This hip, bare-bones ceviche joint just happens to be spearheaded by culinary star Rafael Osterling. Diners pack in for fresh, fusion-style shellfish and…

  • Kaz Mimi

    French Guiana

    This quaint little house on a central Cayenne side street serves up an impressively elaborate menu of Creole cooking to tables both on its breezy patio…

  • Mortadella Ristaurante

    Santa Catarina

    The best example of Blumenau's ‘other’ cuisine, Mortadella tempts diners with an extraordinarily long list of both classic and Brazilian pizzas options,…

  • El Arriero

    Norte Grande

    Meat is the specialty at this rustic dining room decked out with arches, dried hanging hams and a fountain in the middle. Full of old-fashioned charm, it…

  • Cafe Blanco

    Chiloé

    The newer, bigger and better of two locations on this street, this quaint cafe is a solid bet for espresso as well as sandwiches, salads or sweet-tooth…

  • Malevo

    Medellín

    Walk off the street and into Argentina at this bustling little steakhouse in a converted house in Manila that serves up choice cuts at reasonable prices…

  • El Paraíso

    San Andrés

    On a great strip of white-sand beach, El Paraíso is a slightly more upmarket restaurant than some of the simpler beach shacks, but its fresh seafood is of…

  • D’Camaron

    North Coast & Lowlands

    As the name implies (camaron means 'shrimp'), shrimp is the specialty at this casual open-air spot near the water. Order them grilled, with a cocktail,…

  • Le Bistrot

    Belém

    This charming French bistro right by the cathedral serves French specialties from croque monsieur to filet de bouef au Roquefort in a gorgeous century-old…

  • Joy Ride Café

    Sucre

    This wildly popular gringo-tastic cafe, restaurant and bar has everything from dawn espressos to midnight vodkas and nightly movies to weekend table…

  • Fishbone Café

    Búzios

    At this laid-back beach club on Praia de Geribá, the menu features everything from sandwiches to salads to a delicious caldeirada de frutos do mar …

  • Comedor Tina

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    By far the best place to eat in Iruya is this local favorite on the road into town just before the gas station. Tina serves delicious home-style meat and…

  • La Briciola

    Quito

    This longtime favorite occupies a huge but attractively laid-out space and has an outstanding varied menu of pastas and pizzas, plus other Italian faves…

  • Pau de Angu

    Minas Gerais

    In a peaceful country setting between Tiradentes and the artsy community of Bichinho, this is a great spot for homemade linguiça (garlicky pork sausage),…

  • Restaurante Italiano

    Popayán

    Swing open the saloon doors of this Swiss-owned Italian joint and you'll find great pizza and pasta as well as authentic fondue for those cool mountain…

  • Trattoria Restaurant

    Bolivia

    Sit under an umbrella in the grass and enjoy a wood-fired pizza or scoop of artisan ice cream (not to mention the mountain views!) at this countryside…

  • Victoria Cafe

    Guayaquil

    This lovely shaded eating spot sits alongside a small duck pond. Tuck into Ecuadorian eats, ceviches, salads, meat and fish dishes, or stop in for a pasta…

  • Viradas do Largo

    Minas Gerais

    Tucked down a peaceful lane far from the relative bustle of downtown Tiradentes, this is one of the region's standout restaurants for traditional comida…

  • El Puerto

    Middle Chile

    This long-running hangout with a sundeck overlooking the sea serves up affordable seafood dishes and strong cocktails. Basic (though totally adequate)…

  • Casa Pellegrini

    Rio de Janeiro State

    For budget eats any time of day, this convivial downtown hole-in-the-wall is one of Petrópolis' new local favorites. Burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta,…

  • Empório São Miguel

    Fernando de Noronha

    The best of a few por kilo lunch places in Remédios, open-air Empório São Miguel has a good selection of dishes that change daily and usually include…

  • Nayjama

    Bolivia

    This appealing choice serves high-quality traditional orureño (local) food with a dash of innovation in a bright dining room warmed by an open fire. The…

  • El Cacique

    South Coast

    This long thin restaurant does a good job of emmulating traditional architecture, with a high cane ceiling, wrought iron grills and clay urns dotted about…

  • Pan Tomate

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    The best tapas in La Cumbre, with a fusion of Catalan and Argentine influences, featuring great seafood, handmade pastas and whatever the chef finds fresh…

  • Vista Hermosa Itchimbia

    Quito

    Vista Hermosa has two locations in Quito Old Town, both sporting a vista hermosa (beautiful view). This location, just down from Parque Itchimbia, lives…

  • Galpão Costaneira

    Rio Grande do Sul

    A hearty local buffet served in a rustic farmhouse setting. It's best when you choose tabletop-cooked picanha (beef), spicy linguiça and colonial cheese –…

  • Delicias da Marlene

    Manaus

    Simple, no-nonsense cooking with buffet lunches (R$10 per plate) that range from rice and spaghetti to salads and grilled meats, plus tacacá and local…

  • La Stanza

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    One of the best places in town, this stylish restaurant has an upbeat, urban vibe and serves imaginative pasta dishes that are a cut above most places…

  • Bar Dos

    Morro de São Paulo

    If you need a break from seafood you can grab a gourmet burger at Bar Dos. The burger menu is varied and relatively inexpensive given the prime location…

  • Lola Valentina

    Along the Río Paraná

    Blending the cheerful vibe of a favorite corner eatery with formal service, this place offers great value for a long menu of Argentine classics, delicious…

  • Zus & Zo

    Paramaribo

    This restaurant and bar serves up some of the best food and cocktails in town in a charming sand-floored garden with fairy lights. Dishes range from…

  • Restaurante Umuarama

    Pará

    This low-key, open-air restaurant serves shrimp, fish and buffalo dishes during the daytime and pizza at night. Located a short walk from Praia Grande,…

  • Café Geraes & Escadabaixo

    Minas Gerais

    Creatively prepared salads, pasta, salmon, steak and wine are the name of the game at Café Geraes, an upscale eatery on Ouro Preto's main street. Its…

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