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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Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Candlelit tables on the sand make a tranquil place to watch the crashing waves and scurrying crabs while you enjoy tasty moqueca (fish stew) and other…
Minas Gerais
A long-standing local favorite, Casa Mineira stands out for its excellent weekend buffet featuring fresh produce from the owners' own garden and delicious…
Northern Patagonia
Thin-crust pizzas come sizzling out of the stone oven, plus there's seafood, sandwiches and Chilean classics. Not only friendly, it's one of the few spots…
Lençóis
This gourmet bistro serves fusion dishes from Thai noodles to Indian curries and Italian pastas, all of which emphasize simple presentation and thoughtful…
Foz do Iguaçu
Take a dive into nearly 50 colorful, beat-the-heat ice-cream flavors on hand, from decadent (doce de leite, caramelo, coco quemado) to exotic fruit …
Amazonas
The most reliable place to eat in the center, with hefty, well-prepared dishes served at outdoor tables right on the street corner. The menu includes all…
Córdoba
Probably Córdoba's most famous pasta restaurant, with an excellent selection that goes far beyond the standard Argentine offerings. The Grande Mamma sauce…
Puno
A solid choice for upscale criollo (spicy Peruvian fare with Spanish and African influences) and international food, even if portions are on the small…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This great big barn of a parrilla is the favorite gathering place of carnivorously inclined locals. Specialties include slow-cooked lamb casserole and…
Quito
Ecuadorian dishes with an upscale twist in a warmly lit contemporary setting. Empanadas, ceviches, rich seafood stews and llapingachos (fried pancakes of…
Popayán
A grimy corner store with a few plastic tables, La Fresa is famed throughout Popayán for its delicious empanadas de pipián (potato empanadas with a spicy…
Santa Cruz
Low-key Japanese restaurant dishing out reliable noodles and sushi. The yaki soba (stir-fried noodles) is massive, laden with chicken and cashews. Just…
Inland Patagonia
Serving organic pizza, pastas, fresh lemonade and artisan beer, Quillen might be more at home in Palermo, Buenos Aires, than the Andean foothills, but…
Tigre & the Delta
For an upscale meal on Paseo Victorica, the city’s pleasant riverside avenue, try María del Luján, which has a gorgeous shady patio. Serves the usual…
Leticia
Decked out with cow skins and gaucho paraphernalia, this breezy place serves vast, no-nonsense portions of ribs and slabs of grilled meat and fish,…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Minimalist, Japanese-style decor and creative use of local ingredients in its Japanese and fusion dishes distinguish this restaurant from San Martín's…
Bahia
One of the more popular spots on Itacaré's main thoroughfare is this stylish burger joint that (surprise!) also specializes in vegetarian and vegan…
Bolivia
This small open-air cafe with a wild and rickety lookout tower serves sandwiches (using homemade bread), cakes and espresso coffees. It has a great…
Valparaíso
Locals call it an overpriced tourist trap, but elegant Café Turri does boast unforgettable views over the harbor and ocean. You can't go wrong by grabbing…
Norte Chico
The fish market, located along the bay, offers a wealth of fresh seafood, and it's the best place to be around lunchtime.
Bahia
Elegant and airy Maritaca does delicious thin-crust pizzas – the carpaccio is a standout – as well as Italian pastas and rich desserts made with top-end…
Lima
Calling all coffee connoisseurs: this cafe of long bars and leather stools will brew you delicious espresso, Chemex, French press, Aeropress and more,…
San Pedro de Atacama
The hippest eatery in town, this all-white adobe-clad restaurant has artful bamboo lampshades, a terrace with a fireplace out back, a good range of dishes…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Worth a stop when driving between Mendoza and the mountains, especially for Escondida's porch with views and charcuterie plate. Empanadas and steak are…
Cuzco
Feel good about having a fresh, light lunch in this good food cafe with white bricks with wooden benches. Options are plenty, ranging from poke and quinoa…
Along the Río Paraná
In 1851, Merengo stuck two biscuits together with dulce de leche (milk caramel) and invented the alfajor, now Argentina’s favorite snack. It's still going…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
A super place to grab an early breakfast, this tiny five-table cafe is a one-woman show run by the exuberant Maria. She’ll talk your ear off about your…
Pereira
A cozy little spot serving fantastic traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by imported Italian wines. Portions aren't huge and the service can be a…
San Andrés
This chic Thai spot on the waterfront, part of Hotel Casablanca, provides a welcome break from Colombian staples with its seasoned curries and island…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Well decorated and blessed with caring service, this is a pleasing option for good-priced local cuisine. Tasty baked empanadas take their place alongside…
Iquitos
The Fitzcarraldo is an upscale option on the riverside strip, with very good food, but occasionally dopey service. It does various local and international…
Santiago
Steak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it…
Popayán
This bright bistro prepares great savory and sweet crepes, but beyond that, their ambition outstrips their culinary prowess and their pasta dishes and…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Mmm, the helados artesanales (homemade ice creams)! Oh, the damn addictive banana po'e cake! Other treats include panini, sandwiches, muffins and brownies…
Minas Gerais
On the main square, this locally run restaurant specializes in down-to-earth mineira fare at reasonable prices. Folks with less voracious appetites will…
Amazon Basin
Cool down with a bit of help from the superfruit of the Amazon at this colorful little cafe, which specializes in açaí shakes. There's also a long list of…
Huaraz
If you can cook it on a grill or in a wood-fired oven, El Horno can make it sing. The different varieties of meat skewers and excellent thin-crust pizzas…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Some of Neuquén’s finest dining can be found at this French-Italian trattoria – the pastas are all extremely good, and dishes such as fusilli al…
Lima
This all-hours corner sandwich shop is the perfect fix for the midnight munchies. Lechón a la leña (roasted pork) is its specialty, but there’s also roast…
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