Villa de Leyva
Don Salvador does the best mute (puffed-corn soup, served with a side of cow foot or chicken thigh) and carne asada (grilled steak) at Villa's bustling…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Sur Chico
An excellent spot for a super-value set-menu lunch. It draws an age-defying and eclectic mix of intellectual hipsters and WWF (World Wildlife Fund) think…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Art on the walls, regular live events and a comfortably attractive evening ambience are allied with highland ingredients of good quality here. Delicious…
Santiago
Step into the deep blue for fabulously fresh and inventive seafood. If you're up for sharing, order the delicious ceviche sampler and a round of pisco…
Chiloé
This year-round classic has an extensive menu of underwhelming seafood, but it's really all about the curanto, Chiloé's gastronomic bombshell. This hearty…
Punta Arenas
This classic bistro enjoys wild popularity for its playful ambience and tasty fare. Besides fresh salads and hot bread, hearty dishes such as casseroles…
Máncora
There used to be several Lama restaurants in town, all owned by different family members, but this one, owned by Orlando, is the only one that remains. It…
The Amazon
The excellent buffet includes a wide selection of mains – from shepherd's pie to fried fish – a slew of sides and a refrigerated case full of succulent…
Villa de Leyva
It's not the most imaginatively named place in town, but this Korean-run restaurant is worth a visit for authentic Asian cuisine. There are only eight…
Cochabamba
Competing for cochabambinos' ice-cream and dessert bolivianos is Globo's, with four locations across the city; the multistory outlet on Pando in la…
La Paz
There's no fixed menu here so you'll have to put your trust in chef Rubén Gruñeiro as he takes you on a four-course culinary journey mixing Asian flavors…
The Lakes District
Probably your best bet for a decent home-cooked meal in Cochamó, El Faro does ceviches, fresh fish such as merluza (hake) and congrio (conger eel) a…
Riohacha
Delicious, simple Lebanese food in a mercifully air-conditioned environment. The staff is exceptionally friendly, the hummus is creamy and the pita bread…
Bucaramanga
One of the better set-meal spots you'll come across in Santander, this very popular, very clean corner restaurant dishes out a few choices daily,…
Elqui Valley
This is your best bet for late-night eats – otherwise problematic in sleepy Vicuña. Service is warm, the wine list is impressive and there's a good range…
Otavalo
This popular eatery next to Hostal Santa Fé 1 offers up excellent seafood dishes within its dimly lit walls, but not if you’re in a rush: all main courses…
Guayaquil
One of the most atmospheric places downtown is this old-school cafe with swirling overhead fans and black-and-white photos of Guayaquil. Stop in for…
Iquitos
One of the most popular local spots for juice, and cake and tamales (corn cakes filled with chicken or fish and wrapped in jungle leaves). The juices are…
Norte Grande
Buzzy eatery with thick-cushioned booths, a tidy mezzanine above and a good-and-greasy menu for those times when only a draft beer and burger – preferably…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Besides the fact that the food (regional cuisine prepared with European flair) is excellent, the owner, Martín Zorreguieta, is the brother of Máxima,…
Amazon Basin
With the biggest selection of sweets in town, this cute little bakery (full of spinning dream catchers) is the spot to go for banana bread, brownies and…
San Andrés
This restaurant offers dishes of Peruvian-Asian fusion including ceviches, seafood, rice dishes, wok dishes and grills, with a sleek, modern design sets…
Catamarca & La Rioja
This simple local eatery just off Plaza 25 de Mayo offers the full range, from sandwiches to traditional local dishes to pasta, pizza, omelets and grilled…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Ruca Hueney, Junín’s oldest restaurant, is reliable and has the most extensive meaty menu in town. Portions are large; service is abrupt. There’s a…
Arequipa
An elegant upper-crust alternative to the city center (located 2km away), with both Italian and Peruvian specialties, good wine and cocktails, and live…
Sucre
The elegant light-filled dining room on the 2nd floor of a regal colonial-era building on the corner of Sucre's central plaza is reason enough for a meal…
Cali
Sit on benches outside this Cali institution and enjoy sensational juices, sorbets that are the sweet, tangy, edible equivalent of crystal meth, and some…
Cochabamba
The light-filled atrium with faux-stone flooring at this restored colonial-era building is a pleasant place to break up a walk around downtown. Sandwiches…
Punta Arenas
This seafood institution is popular with moneyed locals and cruise-ship travelers in search of a classy king crab feast. The decor may not be inspiring…
Pará
Run by an earnest French expat, this small but excellent restaurant has a handful of tables in its attractive dining area and a few more on the sidewalk…
Mendoza
One of the city's more frequently recommended Italian restaurants, this large and light-filled dining room is usually occupied by mendocinos enjoying…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
The menu is limited at this large parrilla facing the central plaza, but why order anything other than the house specialty: a big, juicy steak with mashed…
Arica
One of several appealing indoor-outdoor eateries facing Plaza Colón, Mousse serves a great variety of pastas and pizzas, plus breakfast fare, tostadas …
Rosario
One of Rosario's many beloved corner restaurants, this much-frequented local has an appealingly venerable interior and an authentic feel. The food – with…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
This simple window-in-the-wall place with the silly name does do great arepas (corn cakes), but owner-chef Amparo will prepare more elaborate dishes,…
The Lakes District
This bi-level plaza hot spot is more or less a Chilean diner, crowded for its decent coffee, colossal burgers, ridiculous sandwiches and hot dogs…
Pucón
This locals' secret is out: an underground eatery in someone's living room (or outside on the new terrace) serving fuss-free set lunches: salads, pastel…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
The wide-ranging menu here includes several interesting llama dishes, cordial service and a range of empanadas with intriguing fillings. The salads are…
Catamarca & La Rioja
In a sweet spot opposite the striking 19th-century hospital, this place deals in authentic Spanish fare. The highlights are delicious Basque-style cold…
Caribbean Coast
A Valledupar institution, El Joe is a heaven for meat lovers. The mixed grill is big enough for two and features a mountain of locally sourced beef, pork…
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