The Oriente
Those who love little mountain towns will feel right at home in this wood-plank restaurant plastered with rafting stickers. Hearty fare includes trout…
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Cali & Southwest Colombia
Locals love sitting and chatting over a good cup of coffee at this cafe half a block from the cathedral, a popular place to hang out. There's a full…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
A sleek, well-lit dining room with some unique dishes for Argentina, including a stir-fried salmon and broccoli, a roast-pork curry and a range of wok…
La Paz
Offers comfort foods from home (like granola, wraps and waffles), as well as coffees, croissants and cakes. There are other branches in Casco Viejo and…
Norte Grande
Across from the plaza, Antofogasta's beautifully designed public library has a charming cafe tucked in the back. Stop in for sandwiches, changing lunch…
Bahia
This busy corner eatery offers a range of great-value sandwiches, acai and traditional Bahian dishes. Try the sandwich named after the nearby river, Rio…
Puno
A couch-cafe with free wi-fi, good brownies and board games. Colors also caters to travelers with its lounge-bar looks and fusion food – set menus not…
Uruguay
This spiffy resto-pub pours eight varieties of Tacuarembó's homegrown Cabesas beer on tap, accompanied by chivitos (steak sandwiches piled high with…
Salta
This noble high-ceilinged Salta building has likably rustic Andean decor and makes a nice change of scene. There's tasty ceviche among other Peruvian…
South Coast
Romero's has no sign, so can be tricky to find, but you'll be pleased if you do. The basic eatery serves up tasty grilled meats by night and inexpensive…
Arica
Hip little shopping mall with a clutch of cool cafes, restaurants and bars. Choose between a Peruvian joint, an Italian restaurant or a sushi bar, and eat…
Puerto Ayora
A short stroll from the pier, this place has food, beer, wine, toiletries, sunblock and other necessities. Don't miss the decent cinnamon rolls and…
Cajón del Maipo
Craving beer and pizza? This new brewpub combines creative pizzas (such as prosciutto, grilled pear and sun-dried tomatoe) with home-brewed IPAs, brown…
Arequipa
The hike up the stairs to this rooftop eatery is well worth it for the view of the Plaza de Armas and mountains beyond. An enormous menu features…
Punta Arenas
If you're craving veggies beyond the trusted potato, this plain-Jane French restaurant is a good bet. Seafood dishes come with sautéed vegetables, green…
Paramaribo
This great sushi bar offers seating at tables or at its sociable counter. Service is terrific and friendly, and the Japanese chefs prepare excellent sushi…
Lima
This thriving all-hours sidewalk cafe is best known for its piping-hot churros, which go smashingly well with a chocolate caliente espeso (thick hot…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Half a block east of Plaza Independencia, this rustic indoor-outdoor eatery is a true hole-in-the-wall. It has a tiny but perfectly formed menu, based…
Cochabamba
This all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style grill has smart waiters bringing huge hunks of delicious meat to your table faster than you can pick up your fork…
Uruguay
Down near the riverfront, Salto's swankiest eatery is housed in a 19th-century building with pretty vaulted brick and stonework. The menú de la casa (set…
Bahia
Just off the plaza, this traditional Bahian restaurant – considered by many to be the best on the peninsula – serves fresh seafood, including a fine…
Central Highlands
We really liked Kipi's family vibe and healthy portions (literally) of natural food based on local grains and veggies (and the occasional cuy!). The to-go…
Coastal Patagonia
A modern cafe with brickwork and bare lightbulbs, it draws locals for stews served as pot pies with seeded crusts, pizza and mint-ginger lemonade. It's a…
Huaraz
Make a temporary camp for breakfast at this diminutive cafe affiliated to the Andean Kingdom climbing shop that does wonderful fruit salads, egg…
Salvador
This charming cafe is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its Mediterranean-influenced cuisine and modern takes on Bahian dishes. At lunchtime,…
Loja
It's difficult to say when we like dropping by this cute French-Ecuadorian place most: probably early evening, as a prequel to a night out. From organic…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
La Cumbre's best-established restaurant is still going strong, with some good parrilla (mixed grill) offerings alongside a fine selection of fish dishes…
Centro & the Mainland
Considered one of the top 30 bakeries in Brazil, this social magnet features an 11m-long communal table flanked by a self-serve cornucopia of fresh-baked…
Elqui Valley
On the north side of the plaza, La Bilbaina is a local favorite for its delicious and creative varieties of ice cream (try regional flavors such as copao,…
Lake Titicaca
Trust the Argentines to bring proper short espressos, rich brownies and dense cakes to Copacabana. You can find empanadas and pizza elsewhere in town, but…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
With 11 branches around the city, Persicco is many porteños' ice-cream vendor of choice. The selection of flavors will leave you spoilt for choice – take…
Popayán
This small cafe is part of an organization that works to develop markets for farmers in the Macizo Colombiano. Needless to say the absurdly cheap lunches…
Amazon Basin
Need your international fix? In addition to grilled fish and meat, this generic-looking restaurant does everything from pizza to pasta, chicken wings and…
San Pedro de Atacama
El Toconar has one of the best garden setups in town, complete with bonfires for those chilly desert nights. Also on offer is a wide menu and a superb…
Medellín
For authentic, quality Italian food, look no further than this unpretentious bistro. The pizzas are tasty but it is the pastas that really excel,…
Manaus
Simple wood tables set up on the plaza facing Teatro Amazonas make this an easy low-key place for dinner and a beer. The menu is equally casual, mostly…
Lima
Traditional French techniques are taken seriously at this small French bakery, yet the bakers get playful with flavors by incorporating native grains and…
Middle Chile
This central pizza joint has a pleasant patio and an airy interior. It serves up crispy stone-fired pies with plenty of veggie offerings such as artichoke…
The Amazon
Large bustling per-kilo place that's popular with workers at nearby government offices. Welcoming service and well-prepared food; best of all it’s open…
Amazonas
Terrific per-kilo restaurant, with a breezy open-air dining room on the second floor and an air-conditioned area above that. Good-quality food and service…
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