Must-see restaurants in South America

  • IC Norte

    Cochabamba

    Well-stocked US-style supermarket with imported and unique, export-quality Bolivian products.

  • Tia Nenzinha

    Porto Seguro

    A classic in Porto since 1976, no-frills Tia Nenzinha serves an assortment of Bahian dishes.

  • Comma y Punto

    Iquitos

    The 'comma and the full stop' rustles up good ceviche (raw seafood marinated in lime juice).

  • Casa Santa Luzia

    São Paulo

    You'll find gourmet groceries and imported brands at São Paulo's most upscale supermarket.

  • Bellini

    Paraguay

    Pick-and-mix pastas, pizzas and salads. Fills your stomach without emptying your pocket.

  • Sweet & Coffee

    Guayaquil

    A top spot for coffee, pastries and savory snacks, while strolling along 9 de Octubre.

  • Mil Sabores

    Amazon Basin

    Decent for juices, cakes, coffees and generous portions of Peruvian Amazonian food.

  • El Trebol

    Norte Grande

    Serves up simple hearty meals in two cheerful dining rooms just up the main strip.

  • Descanso del Guia

    Puerto Ayora

    Near the passenger pier, this bustling cafeteria is a handy spot for a quick bite.

  • Lucky's

    Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)

    This casual local favorite offers set lunches or dinners at rock-bottom prices.

  • Sweet & Coffee

    Guayaquil

    Find a new branch of the popular coffee shop chain on the malecón.

  • Parrilla Nito

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Parrilla Nito is the most reliable parrilla (steak house) in town.

  • Le Buffalo

    French Guiana

    Delicious French cuisine with a Guianese twist in the middle of Mana.

  • La Nonna

    Amazon Basin

    On the corner of the plaza. Delicious thin-crust served.

  • Arataca

    Rio de Janeiro

    The casual, no-nonsense Arataca serves cuisine of the Amazon. There's moqueca made with pirarucu (a freshwater fish), pato no tucupi (roast duck flavored…

  • La Bodega Verde

    Lima

    Set in a walled garden, this cafe and gallery is a pleasant spot to linger. Grab the Scrabble (or toys set out for kids) and order up a salad, lúcuma…

  • Beso Frances

    Lima

    Offering up sweet and savory crepes, this quaint shop is the perfect stop while bike riding or walking along the coastal pathway. Grab a cup of coffee and…

  • Freshii

    Bogotá

    This Canadian-based franchise has six locations in Bogotá and serves healthy food in a bright and cheery environment. The innovative menu includes a wide…

  • La Preferida

    Lima

    Located a couple of blocks north of Av 28 de Julio, east of the Vía Expresa, this charming take-out place has gorgeous causas (whipped potato dishes) and…

  • Boua Kitchen & Bar

    Rio de Janeiro

    Behind the Botafogo metro station, this lively gastropub is one of more than a dozen eating and drinking spots along this lane. The microbrew selection is…

  • La Paletteria

    Bogotá

    If you're as serious about your popsicles as some bogotanos, come to La Paletteria for the 45 flavors standing sentinel like a kaleidoscopic tutti-frutti…

  • Don Camillo

    Rio de Janeiro

    This handsomely appointed Italian restaurant has flavorful pastas and lasagnas, as well as some excellent seafood dishes. Antique tile floors, distressed…

  • Crepes & Waffles

    Bogotá

    Of the 30 or so Bogotá locations (not counting the ice-cream shops) of this ever-busy restaurant chain – which employs women in need – this one's the best…

  • Salto de Ángel

    Bogotá

    A great Parque 93 location means this long-standing hotspot has reached classic status. It's a raised restaurant with cavernous rooms topped with bamboo…

  • Kulcafé

    Lima

    For German sweets, coffee drinks and smoothies, this is the spot. Don’t go conventional – the ‘sweet green’ smoothie makes spinach, watermelon and mango…

  • Cedro do Líbano

    Rio de Janeiro

    If you can get past the wedding-reception-like decor – white tablecloths with plastic chairs and tables – you'll enjoy some excellent traditional Lebanese…

  • El Enano

    Lima

    Grab a stool at the open-air counter and watch the masters at work. Fresh-roasted chicken, ham, turkey and chicharrón (deep-fried pork) sandwiches on…

  • Espetto Carioca

    Rio de Janeiro

    At the northeast end of Leme, elevated over the beach, this peacefully set kiosk serves espettos (kebabs or skewers) of vegetables, meats and cheeses,…

  • Abasto Bodega

    Bogotá

    Though you can get some of the same menu items as nearby Abasto, the brand's bodega skews more gourmet food shop specializing in organic produce, coffee…

  • Bar Luiz

    Rio de Janeiro

    Bar Luiz first opened in 1887, making it one of the city's oldest cervejarias (pubs). A festive air fills the old saloon as diners get their fill of…

  • Hibiscus Cafe

    Bogotá

    Splitting its breakfast trade evenly between locals and backpackers, this simple and cute corner pad has great, quick set breakfasts that up the ante on…

  • Restaurante la Pola Alba

    Bogotá

    This rambling classic on the road to Monserrate has a mix of old-style rooms and a small courtyard. It offers some great lunch grills, or you can order à…

  • Sanalejo

    Bogotá

    A romantic candle-lit series of rooms in this orange-and-green home off Jiménez cooks up pastas, but is better for its meats (like the ‘Baby Beef’ – a…

  • El Corral Gourmet

    Bogotá

    This great Bogotá burger spot makes for a nice layover while visiting Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez. There's good food and drinks deal during…

  • El Corral

    Bogotá

    Part of the El Corral and El Corral Gourmet empire – these are seriously tasty homegrown fast-food burgers – this 24-hour outlet is requisite refueling…

  • Amore Mio

    Lima

    This two-story artisanal ice-cream shop, just blocks from Parque Kennedy, makes 36 flavors of gelato daily, inspired by Peruvian fruits, and also sells…

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