Norte Chico
One of a half-dozen casual seafood stalls in the lively fish market, this is the go-to spot for fresh catch of the day. Grab a table near the end for the…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Iquitos
Efficient service, a variety of dependable tasty meat and fish lunch specials and great juices are the cornerstones of this good-value, centrally located…
Cali
This posh bakery in San Antonio serves good coffee, rich gooey brownies and delicious gourmet sandwiches. It's also popular with ladies (and gentlemen)…
Rio Grande do Sul
A sophisticated little surprise for Rio Grande, this Euro-style bistro does a small but great selection of Italian and French dishes, complemented by…
Puerto Madryn
Serving a wealth of yummy stouts and reds, homemade pot pie, and fish and chips, this favorite local pub always delivers. Service is friendly but tends to…
Concepción
These leafy sidewalk tables are a relaxed place to kick back for coffee, empanadas, gourmet pizza or happy hour while watching the bohemian university set…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Many claim the alfajores (cookie-type sandwiches usually stuffed with dulce de leche) churned out of this Nono bakery are the best in the entire province.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
This riverside teahouse is smack out of a fairytale, surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and serving simple but tasty food. It's just off RP 17 en route to…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Ilo is generally considered the best place to eat in Tupungato – the good range of seafood dishes, especially shellfish, makes it a local winemakers’…
North Coast & Lowlands
The 'Shak' serves up pizzas, burgers, filling breakfasts and plenty of rum cocktails to a fun-seeking foreign crowd. Its California dreamin' surf vibe is…
Salvador
If you find yourself craving pancakes or other American-style breakfast staples try this ultramodern coffee shop just up the street from the museums in…
Bariloche & the Lake District
With its big-screen TV (quite possibly showing a soccer game) and big, cheap set meals (stews, grilled fish), this is a local favorite. Come hungry, leave…
Piauí
You’d be a fool to lunch anywhere other than this great-value, well-presented regional buffet. In the evenings there is a wide selection of a la carte…
Minas Gerais
Organic salads and mineira cuisine cooked over the wood fire are the specialties at this self-serve opposite the bandstand in Caxambu's central square.
Cartagena
Owned by ex-Olympic boxer Bonifacio Ávila, this beachside Cartagena institution is famous for its vast fish lunches. It's thronged with Colombians on…
Uruguay
Locals flock to this downtown eatery for fish, meat and pasta. Sit in the wood-paneled dining room or people-watch from a sidewalk table on busy Calle…
Asunción
Join the queue to pick your ingredients and watch while the chefs cook up a delicious plate of fresh pasta before your eyes. Hugely popular and deservedly…
North Coast & Lowlands
Beyond the uninviting decor you’ll find a decent steakhouse specializing in beef and chops. The thatched courtyard seating is preferable to sitting inside.
Punta del Este
Candlelit garden seating on plush chairs and couches provides a romantic setting for ‘after-beach’ drinks, along with homemade pasta, pizza and desserts.
Ceará
Great little Italian-run place serving up thin-crust, wood-oven pizzas with farm-fresh mozzarella and quality pasta dishes in an atmospheric open-air…
Porto de Galinhas
This creative, part open-air, beachside seafood restaurant serves exceptional fish (try the yummy Terra Mar) as well as risottos and paellas for four…
Quito
Part of a chain, this stylish, minimalist restaurant offers tender, fresh sushi and sashimi, teppanyaki, Kobe beef and a range of other Japanese…
Iquique
Proof that Chileans enjoy a decent espresso, this friendly coffee shop is usually crammed with people. It offers sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and waffles.
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Flush on the plaza. this locally-favored spot is packed on hot days for its homemade ice cream, which comes in classic flavors with some fruity injections.
Bariloche & the Lake District
This cozy little place is run by a friendly local lady who whips up traditional Argentine dishes and inspired desserts like some kind of culinary magician.
Viña Del Mar
The menu at this intimate, candlelit Italian restaurant includes scallops au gratin, artichoke lasagna and lamb-filled cappelletti – a divine sin indeed.
The Amazon
Another popular open-air lunch spot serving fish in every way imaginable, from Portuguese fish stew to Bahian style (fried and spicy). Closed some Sundays.
Córdoba
Rustic and wonderfully atmospheric, La Candela is run by three cranky but adorable señoras. To match the vibe, the food is no-frills and honest.
Bolivia
For a good almuerzo (set lunch) at a great price and with fantastic service, do as the locals do and head to this old-school eatery on the plaza.
Norte Chico
A somewhat-upscale restaurant on the seafront, with lots of windows offering beach and harbor views, dependable seafood mainstays and a decent wine list.
Norte Chico
Right on the main plaza, this is a good choice for real coffee and snacks (sandwiches, crepes, desserts). Great people-watching from the sidewalk tables.
Minas Gerais
Help yourself to a wide variety of mineira home cooking, including desserts, at this welcoming new self-serve near the Igreja NS de Conceição.
Northern Patagonia
A good bet for thin-crust pizzas, plus burgers and cola in bottles, this shiny cafe has a handful of gleaming indoor picnic tables and considerate staff.
Salta
This basic little eatery offers some of the city's best empanadas, all baked, in a welcoming no-frills setting. Great for a quick stop while sightseeing.
Colonia del Sacramento
With cheery reddish-orange and yellow decor inside and sidewalk seating out front, this is a long-standing local favorite for good-value grilled meats.
Guayaquil
Two-story upscale cafe and Spanish-style delicatessen (ham and cheese is the specialty), serving good sandwiches. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Uruguay
For casual dining with an ocean view, this place on Playa La Balconada is the obvious choice, featuring tapas, paella, grilled fish and homemade pasta.
Bahia
Overlooking the beach, elegant Estrela do Mar serves expertly prepared seafood, pasta and salads. There's a children's menu and a decent wine list too.
Santiago
A downtown vegetarian classic, El Naturista does simple but filling soups, sandwiches, salads, tarts and fresh-squeezed juices, plus light breakfasts.
Belém
This cool and contemporary cafe is popular with well-heeled locals looking for good coffee served up with an enticing range of sweet and salty treats.
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