Must-see restaurants in South America

  • Rincón de Mamá

    Northern Patagonia

    This homespun restaurant with citrus colors and plastic tablecloths does home-cooked meals on the 2nd floor of a rambling alleyway house.

  • Salada Mista

    Recife

    One of many por kilo eateries in the center, Salada Mista has a decent range of options in a clean and comfortable setting.

  • Pardo’s Chicken

    Lima

    Lima is littered with rotisserie chicken chains; this one is, hands down, the best. Go early for lunch as it fills up.

  • Casa Nativa

    Northern Patagonia

    A restaurant serving Chilean classics like beef or salmon with roast potatoes. Has lake views and rustic wood details.

  • Walterio

    Paraguay

    A relaxed and informal place that is popular in the summertime for its picadas (finger food) and craft beers.

  • Ysapy

    Paraguay

    Packed with local youths who enjoy decent pizzas, burgers and energy drinks, finished off with a bowl of ice cream.

  • Wong

    Lima

    A massive supermarket built around the courtyard of a vintage home; look out for the baroque-style staircase.

  • Tim’s Texas Cantina

    Paraguay

    Fusion of Texan, Mexican and (yes) Paraguayan food, based strongly around finger-food grills and tortillas.

  • Pão de Açúcar

    Rio de Janeiro

    This supermarket in Copacabana is a good choice for loading up on fresh tropical fruits and other snacks.

  • Heladería Sidodi

    Paraguay

    If you ever wondered what yerba maté tastes like as an ice cream, then find out the answer here.

  • Forno di Fango

    Loja

    The pastas are better than the pizzas at this unremarkable Italian joint that will do in a pinch.

  • El Chinito

    Arequipa & Canyon Country

    The favored breakfast stop for early-morning tour buses. Try the infamous triple-layer sandwich.

  • Kaserita

    Inland Patagonia

    Meals can be taken from Kaserita, essentially a fresh pasta kitchen with folding-chair seating.

  • Rincón Saludable

    Paraguay

    Sugar-free fruit juices, oatmeal cookies, salads and veggie burgers, with outdoor seating.

  • Supermercado Tem de Tudo

    Jericoacoara

    This supermarket is the place to stock up on staples but don't expect big-city variety.

  • Exito

    Medellín

    The biggest supermarket in the Poblado area offers a wide range of groceries.

  • Masay

    Puerto Natales

    Nothing fancy, just good Chilean sandwiches on white buns and swift service.

  • El Super

    Arequipa

    You can pick up groceries at this branch of the El Super supermarket.

  • El Super

    Arequipa

    You can pick up groceries at this branch of the El Super supermarket.

  • Super 6

    Paraguay

    An affordable lunchtime pay-by-weight restaurant in the supermarket.

  • El Campanario

    Northern Patagonia

    Good-value home-cooked meals, though you may have to wait a while.

  • La Anónima

    El Calafate

    Head to La Anónima for cheap deli take-out and groceries.

  • Olímpica

    Bogotá

    About a five-minute walk from most hostels in the area.

  • Mega

    Cuzco

    For a serious stock-up head to supermarket Mega.

  • HortiFruti

    Rio de Janeiro

    A great place to pick up fruit in Copacabana.

  • Vivanda

    Lima

    San Isidro branch of Lima's top supermarket.

  • Unimarc

    Punta Arenas

    A large, well-stocked supermarket.

  • Unimarc

    Coyhaique

    A supermarket for self-catering.

  • Bambu

    Venezuela

    Located by the Plaza las Esculturas in El Viñedo is this sleek and contemporary restaurant-bar-disco. Kick back on beanbag chairs on the terraced wood…

  • La Guayaba Verde

    Caracas

    This wonderful comida venezolana hotspot got an upgrade both in space and location, moving from the edgier center to the safe confines of Santa Eduvigis…

  • Nobu

    Caracas

    It’s not everyday that sushi this good comes this cheap, nor is it usually paired with Thai food, but you’ll cure the Asian cravin’ here, at any rate…

  • Casa Valencia

    Venezuela

    Oozing classic Venezuelan ambience – aqua chairs, lime tablecloths, a bamboo roof and a honker of a central grill flanked by dangling lanterns – this…

  • Restaurant Don Luis

    Venezuela

    The simple beach restaurant on Crasquí offers fried fish plates for BsF50 and camping is allowed on the property – right in front of the crystalline sea…

  • Churchill Steak House

    Venezuela

    Embracing its old-schoolness with ferocity, this 30-year-old, London-themed French steakhouse boasting stained-glass windows, extra low ceilings and…

  • La Cocina de Francy

    Caracas

    Instead of Spanish fare, this tasca-style restaurant specializes in delicious Venezuelan cuisine rooted in ancestral recipes. Check out the pelao guayanés…

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