Ayacucho
An elegant choice with plaza- or courtyard-facing dining, ultra-professional service and, well, damned good steak. Part of the mini-chain found in other…
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Middle Chile
Just look for all the surfers eating out of brown paper bags at the wooden benches outside this cheerful takeout counter serving killer gourmet empanadas…
Máncora
With a short menu of excellent Italian food, this is the most gourmet restaurant in town when the Italian chef is on, but disappointing when he isn’t. It…
Medellín
Worth a visit for its great grilled octopus and wonderful seafood rice dishes. While the food is good, the ambience is a bit corporate. There's another…
Northern Patagonia
Sells reasonably priced provisions, including well-priced wines, eggs and produce, for campers, as well as some high-quality local crafts. The on-site…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
This candlelit beach bar and lounge is perfect for sundown cocktails, with reasonably priced (by Ilha Grande standards!) pratos do dia (daily specials)…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
One of Tilcara’s more sleek and urbanized restobars. It does a quinoa tabbouleh, five kinds of pizza, quiche, roast trout, a range of pastas and more in a…
São Luís
A memorable spot for Maranhensehe cuisine; this is the older, more traditional location of this restaurant, a branch of which is also found in Calhau.
Salvador
Dig into some crispy grilled octopus and a potent pisco sour at this Peruvian restaurant with impressive harbor views. If you want to dine as the sun sets…
The Sacred Valley
Just off the main road in Huaran, this adorable cafe hits the spot with oversized sandwiches and fresh fruit juices. There are also vegetarian options and…
La Paz
You can sure taste the freshness of the creative homemade pastas at this trendy San Miguel eatery. The wine and cocktail menu is equally inspired. A bit…
Mendoza
The very tasty, inexpensive Middle Eastern food here (hummus, falafel, dolmas) comes as a welcome break from all that steak. The shish kebab served with…
Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)
Rosita serves up popular set lunches ($6) in an appealing open-sided eatery with wood details and curious decorations (football jerseys hanging from the…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Located out near Ipiales' only shopping center, this cute little place serves up good pasta, salads and pizza from a wood-fired oven. It gets busy so make…
Inland Patagonia
With cappuccinos, snacks and wi-fi, this charming brick corner cafe is a godsend to RN 40. It's also a social hub, and the best place to get information…
Arequipa
This relaxed little joint serves a hungry crowd late-night kebabs, Middle Eastern salads and juicy vegetarian falafel, with excellent coffee, sweet…
Buenos Aires
Get off the tourist circuit and dig in for a traditional Argentine meal at this cozy corner restaurant specializing in steaks, stews, pastas and a range…
Minas Gerais
Tucked down a side street from Praça Gomes Freire, this bright and cheery two-level eatery serves everything from steak to seafood to pizza, all…
Santa Catarina
In upgraded baby blue clapboard digs on the beach, Mamma Mia is a good option for espresso, light bites and more sophisticated mains, with as much focus…
Bahia
Located close to the beach, this lovely per-kilo restaurant offers a small but delicious selection of salads and seafood-oriented dishes to be enjoyed in…
Amazon Basin
Getting a taxi to this spot, slightly out of the center, is the best idea for breakfast or lunch. Nothing fancy, mind, but agreeable enough – and the…
Norte Grande
This popular local spot two blocks south of the plaza offers warming, filling lunch specials (two courses including soup around CH$3500). It also has…
Baños
Mariane’s French-Mediterranean cuisine is a real standout in Baños. The cheese-and-meat fondues are a lot – even for two people – and the pasta and meat…
Along the Río Paraná
Excellent-value, super-tasty Lebanese food. It's a cheerful, brightly lit corner spot with generous portions and great prices. Hugely popular but takes no…
Iquitos
For self-catering supplies, visit this supermarket, which has a surprisingly diverse wine section and a clean, dirt-cheap cafe (from 7:30am to 10pm; you…
Cuenca
Akelarre serves petite plates of Spanish classics such as papas bravas (spicy fried spuds) and Galician squid, not to mention a delicious paella, in a…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This elegant, sun-drenched corner gem is a hit with local foodies, thanks to its changing menu of creative and beautifully presented dishes from ceviche…
Santa Cruz
A cute little restaurant in a charming old colonial house. It specializes in comida típica (typical food), which is increasingly difficult to find in…
Norte Chico
The best place for a post-trip meal is this airy, hilltop eatery with excellent seafood and efficient service. There are outdoor tables in front (facing…
Asunción
A slice of Spain in Paraguay. The energetic ambience of this 'food museum,' with dangling bottles, cooking implements and bells, is only the backdrop for…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Ice-cream parlors are all over Colón but this locally run place is the pick of the bunch for its delicious home-style flavors. Go early in your visit…
The Amazon
The ambience here is lacking, but if you’re famished and in the mood for meat, you're sure to leave satisfied. The rodízio (all-you-can-eat buffet) is…
Cochabamba
On the highway near La Angostura is this well-known spot where you can get delicious cheese-and-onion empanadas baked in a large beehive oven.
Coca
Locals flock in to lunch on delectable fish (mostly tilapia and piranha) cooked in palm leaves on the grill outside. The friendly owner will invariably…
Rio de Janeiro State
The sidewalk tables at this animated eatery overlook the canal, one of the most picturesque spots in town. The house specialty is picanha na chapa …
San Pedro de Atacama
The best thin-crust pizzas in town are at this unassuming little place just off the main drag. There are only a few tables, but it's worth the wait. There…
Bogotá
A gourmet food court fashioned from 10 or so shipping containers, this atmospheric food court includes Mexican, gourmet burgers, Latin-inspired tapas and…
Rio de Janeiro
This restaurant above Confeitaria Colombo spreads an extensive buffet of Brazilian dishes for those wanting to soak up a splendid interior.
Pucón
On a sunny day, it's hard to beat plopping yourself down on this artsy emporium's patio for good home-cooked meals and views of a rare breed in Pucón: to…
Cuenca
The Italian place worth knowing about in Cuenca is this sophisticated spot below Hostal Posada del Angel, although it's more about artfully made pastas…
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