Must-see restaurants in South America

  • Lemongrass

    Puerto Iguazú

    One of few decent cafes in Puerto Iguazú, this offers good fresh juices, good coffee, delicious sweet temptations, sandwiches, pizzas and tasty savory…

  • La Zayapa

    Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)

    This laid-back cafe has the best wi-fi on the waterfront; sit at one of the outdoor tables nursing an iced coffee, a sandwich or a dessert. There's also a…

  • Ser Criativo

    Minas Gerais

    This stone-walled, stone-tabled pizzeria near the top of town wins rave reviews for its extensive menu of wood-fired pizzas. It's an atmospheric evening…

  • Furusato

    La Paz

    This place is neater than an origami figure – and fittingly so. It’s very formal, with exquisite Japanese fare and jaw-splitting views of the nearby cliff…

  • Club Croata

    Tierra Del Fuego (Chile)

    Formal by tradition, the town's most reliable restaurant serves good seafood at reasonable prices. There's also Croat specialties, such as pork chops with…

  • Chocolates Ouro Preto

    Minas Gerais

    This quaint cafe and dessert shop serves everything from quiches to caldo verde (Portuguese kale, sausage and potato soup) to roast beef sandwiches, along…

  • Omphalos

    Arequipa

    A casual and unpretentious place to enjoy a delicious meat-free pesto pasta, spinach risotto or Indian eggplant curry in a lovely courtyard in central…

  • Ckunna

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Come for the homemade pastas and the fusion of altiplano and Mediterranean fare served inside an old school building a stroll from the main strip. There's…

  • Dimitri

    Inland Patagonia

    Overboard adorable, this pastel cafe serves big salads, baked goods and sandwiches with three kinds of homemade bread on mismatched china. There's both…

  • Churrasco Gaúcho

    Porto de Galinhas

    A great-value option for a meaty fill-up, with a large buffet of salad, seafood and more, plus a rodízio de carne (take your pick from a continuous flow…

  • El Cliper

    Amazon Basin

    This three-story open-air lookout tower by the port is your one-stop shop for food, local crafts and tourist information. Dine on fish like surubí while…

  • Creperia Marinas

    Praia da Pipa

    The dockside Creperia Marinas is a brilliant sunset-viewing spot over Lagoa de Guaraíras. Take your pick from sweet or savory crepes or a salad and enjoy…

  • Punto Divino

    Paraty

    This corner Italian restaurant serves pasta and thin-crust pizzas in its cozy main dining room and on its stone-walled back patio adorned with ferns and…

  • M.Koo

    Iquique

    Colorful corner shop famous for its crumbly chumbeques – sweet biscuits filled with mango, lemon, guava, passion fruit, manjar (dulce de leche) and other…

  • Restaurante-Pizzeria La Bamba

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Efficient service and a family-friendly vibe draw constant crowds to this buzzing restaurant near Nova Friburgo's chairlift. The menu ranges from pizzas…

  • Tchiuchi

    San Pedro de Atacama

    If San Pedro's high prices have you down, pay a visit to this no-nonsense rotisserie-chicken joint. A quarter of a chicken with fries will set you back…

  • Dejà Vu

    Loja

    Service: indifferent. Meat and fish dishes: good. Views from the balcony over Parque Central: the best. Book at weekends if you want the best seats. It's…

  • Pastelería Saint Germain

    Córdoba & the Central Sierras

    The baked goodies Ana sells in her home bakery on the road out of town toward the neighborhood of La Banda are downright delicious. If you ask, she'll…

  • Jacaré

    Pará

    One of a handful of beach restaurants serving the Marajoana favorites of grilled fish and buffalo steaks. The atmosphere is very laid-back and you may…

  • Casa de las Empanadas II

    Cafayate

    A larger affair than the original Casa de las Empanadas, this branch has shady patio seating, a wide menu of regional dishes, and live music on some…

  • Chifa Long Fung

    Iquitos

    Once you have gotten over the miserable service, the mountains of tasty Chinese food at this most legendary of the chifas (Chinese restaurants) near the…

  • Cafetería Modelo II

    Quito

    This second branch of a popular Quito cafe has a traditional Ecuadorian food menu (empanadas, quimbolitos, tamales, good cheap breakfasts) and hosts live…

  • Pollos Jimmy's

    Central Highlands

    Pop in for delicious rotisserie chicken served with rice, potatoes and chicken soup. Half a chicken with fries and salad ($7) should be plenty for two…

  • Restaurant Paola

    North Coast

    This popular bright corner bistro is decked out in smart red and black motifs and serves sandwiches and light meals, in addition to more filling…

  • Bar do Zé

    Búzios

    This classy restaurant with an open-air deck facing Orla Bardot is famous for its well-mixed drinks (classic caipirinhas, freshly minted mojitos), served…

  • Patio de la Cañada

    Córdoba

    One of the better-value parrillas (steak restaurants) around, offering top-quality meats at reasonable prices. The all-you-can-eat parrilla (mixed grill;…

  • Café Tamango

    Northern Patagonia

    Everything looks good in this cafe, from the homemade candies and chestnut ice cream to sandwiches, lentil burgers and couscous served with garden lettuce…

  • Museo del Cafe

    Cuzco

    With a cozy fireplace, this upstairs cafe has the distinction of serving fresh coffee from its own farm. You can't go wrong with an espresso drink, but…

  • Maria Bonita

    Ceará

    The menu at Maria Bonita is similar to most places in Ubajara, combining everything from steak to sushi, but it has easily the best ambience, with a smart…

  • Bizzum da Pizza

    The Amazon

    It's a little removed from the center, but Bizzum da Pizza has long been Macapá's best pizza place. The best orders are those with fat, juicy prawns on…

  • Cafe Bellvana

    Georgetown

    This gleaming new place offers good coffee, homemade cakes and a selection of cold drinks too. It does a good breakfast (G$1200) and offers three filling…

  • La Casona

    Bolivia

    Straight-out-of-the-oven salteñas (meat and vegetable pasties) for lunch and Oruro's best pizzas for dinner keep this little place buzzing, especially at…

  • Delicias del Paso

    Central Highlands

    This cafeteria has all its tasty quiches, sandwiches and cakes on display out front, and you can order them to go right from the street. Take a seat…

  • Layseca’s

    Vilcabamba

    Owned by a Belgian-Ecuadorian couple, this little café has delicious homemade chocolate, cookies, cakes and bread, and the town’s best coffee and espresso…

  • Casa Esquina

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    A great-value option with a breezy terrace overlooking the church. Choose from empanadas, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and shawarma. Wash it all down with a…

  • Ciervo Blanco

    Asunción

    If you're looking for a traditional Paraguayan experience, this place just southeast of the center has it. Juicy asado (barbecue), traditional music and…

  • Los Copihues

    Middle Chile

    A local favorite for ridiculously cheap breakfasts, sandwiches and home-baked cakes (try the papaya küchen!). Sit at a table facing the interior garden,…

  • Panzoni

    Viña Del Mar

    One of the best-value eateries in central Viña, Panzoni's well-prepared Italian pastas and friendly service reel in the lunchtime diners. The location is…

  • Marisquería D&D

    Norte Grande

    Inside the fish market, this eatery draws crowds for its tasty fish sandwiches, fried fish platters and paila marina (seafood soup). Grab a seat at the…

  • Café Arlequim

    Rio de Janeiro

    In the middle of a shop selling books and CDs, this small, lively, pleasantly air-conditioned cafe is a fine spot to refuel, with Italian (Illy) coffee,…

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