Otavalo
Like the pies, the shopowner Aide can be a bit crusty. Although this isn't a salubrious-looking shop, the homemade fruit-flavored pies are the best in…
Must-see restaurants in South America
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…
Central Highlands
In the Roka Plaza’s central courtyard, this wonderful restaurant serves grilled meats, fresh juices, international dishes and good sushi. The presentation…
Leticia
At this roadside pizzeria the muted lighting and cute wooden tables alone tell you straightaway that it's unlike most other places in town. Gael prepares…
Puerto Madryn
This Italian bistro hits just the right note with fresh pastas, gnocchi and pizza a la piedra, served up on classic red-checkered tablecloths. If you want…
Tena
With a locked front door opened by formally attired staff, classical music and attentive service, this is the most formal restaurant for miles around…
Rio de Janeiro State
The Girl from Itaúna's many attractions include a fabulous beachfront terrace and a wide variety of seafood specials. Enjoy the views but hang on to your…
Chiloé
This wonderful cafe houses a very stylish crafts shop on the 1st floor (everything but the tea and essential oils are made by local artisans) and an…
Vilcabamba
We love Shanta’s – and have done for years. It serves pizza and big plates of frogs' legs in an innovative rustic setting with saddle seats at the bar and…
South Coast
There are several cevicherias (restaurants serving ceviche) on the waterfront but Malecón is the best offering great-value, fresher-than-fresh ceviche and…
Lake Titicaca
The owners of Pit Stop have opened this (equally tiny) cafe next door. The focus here is on build-your-own sandwiches and craft beers. It's great for a…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The best pasta for miles around is to be found at this unassuming family-run joint just off the main street. It's all good – freshly made and with a fine…
La Serena
Perched up on a hillside, this large indoor/outdoor setup serves up some tasty pizzas along with sandwiches, steaks and tablas (sharing platters). Food…
Alter do Chão
This popular Italian pizzeria and restaurant adds a little variety to the local eating scene. Tables spill out onto the square at night, and dishes range…
Brazil
Carefully constructed sundaes overloaded with ingredients and topped with a signature Mexican-style popsicle are on offer at this beachfront ice-cream…
Paramaribo
This quiet outdoor restaurant overlooking the river has Parbo's best Creole food along with exceptionally friendly service. Try the delicious soup of the…
Around Medellín
Slow-cooked ribs in a punchy, tangy barbecue sauce that just fall off the bone, and nice cuts of medium-rare steak – these are much-appreciated rarities…
Middle Chile
More of a restaurant than a winery (though you can do tastings in the wine shop for CH$4000), this woodsy spot 7km east of Talca offers a countryside…
Córdoba
This upmarket parrilla (steak restaurant) is esteemed for its grilled meats – many say they’re the best in town – but also serves delicious pasta and fish…
Puerto Madryn
With guests often treated to an aperitif, it isn't hard to love this family-run restaurant with its tantalizing menu, attentive service and reasonable…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Dating from 1894, its ceiling hung with hams and its floors strewn with peanut shells, this classic place serves snacks, meals and ice-cold ales to a…
Alter do Chão
Churrasco plates come with a spear of steak, sausage, chicken and tongue, while well-prepared fish dishes serve two easily, with potato salad to spare…
The Oriente
Over the bridge about 200m up the road to La Punta, El Jardín is a beautiful addition to the local dining scene. In a flower-festooned garden, you can…
Puno
Dinner-show venue with traditional local food. The nightly show (7:30pm to 9pm) stands out for its quality and sincerity – no panpipe butchering of 'El…
Lima
Never underestimate the value of a thin-crust margherita pizza blistered by a searing wood oven. Upholding Neapolitan tradition, this tiny brick…
Bahia
Elegantly plated seafood dishes and an extensive menu of fresh juice and coffee drinks can be found at this nondescript spot on Praia do Forte's main drag…
Brazil
Burgeria is a new addition to the dull restaurant scene in the historic center. This small spot pretty much only does burgers, but they are juicy with…
Córdoba
Of Córdoba’s parrillas (steak restaurants), this is probably one of the most famous, known for its good-quality meats. Parrillada (mixed grill including…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
A slightly progressive kitchen set in a gorgeous, historic blue house with a windmill (hence the name). The interior is alive with art and the menu offers…
Quito
Inside a yellow colonial house, this place is known for its charming cafe serving breakfasts, sandwiches and great homemade desserts. The coffee served…
North Coast & Lowlands
There are ceviche stands on the beach and in a couple of central spots along the malecón. Pick a stand that looks clean, and dive into fresh-caught…
El Calafate
For fresh milanesas, hot dogs and burgers in the off hours, this clean come-and-go counter flanked with bar stools is the way to go. Morphi means to chow…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The menu at the most ambitious eatery in Caviahue changes daily, so it can be fondue one evening, tacos the next, and sushi the day after. Local craft…
South Coast
Restaurant Gran Chifa is one of the many family-style Chinese restaurants scattered throughout town. Dishes include sautéed chicken with vegetables, sweet…
Barranquilla
This Italian place gets it all right, with an interesting and varied menu (focused on its specialty, bruschetta) and daily changing specials. It's a cozy…
Elqui Valley
Opened by a professional chef, this cozy spot with a backyard, two small dining rooms and tables on the patio serves up regional specialties, with…
Northern Patagonia
This new restaurant gets creative with gourmet fare and a fine selection of wines. Start with its signature pisco sour. Options span from tender pork loin…
Amazon Basin
On the plaza, this famous hole-in-the-wall restaurant provides an Amazon-centric menu so extensive you can be lost for choice, but includes sensational…
Lençóis
This is a rare chance to get your Mexican fix in rural Bahia: popular with locals, this casual restaurant does burritos, tacos and guacamole, and has a…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Step back in time by dining inside this atmospheric, wood-paneled carriage, decorated with early-20th-century posters and ads. The menu has solid…
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