Must-see restaurants in South America

  • El Caserio

    Caracas

    This charming, Spanish-owned tasca features low, wood-beamed ceilings extending out from an atmospheric central bar, the whole surroundings of which are…

  • Bokú

    Venezuela

    In a candlelit backyard enclosed by a bamboo fence, this gourmet surprise is a travel memory in culinary form. Never mind the confusing ordering system,…

  • La Guitarra Andaluza

    Venezuela

    This classic Spanish restaurant sits in the heart of Barrio Obrero and offers a good mixture of steak, chicken and pasta dishes, as well as a good wine…

  • Paco's Fish

    Venezuela

    This brand new cevichería, fish and seafood restaurant is perhaps the smartest in town. Try one of various ceviches to start, followed by dishes such as…

  • El Méson de Caracas

    Caracas

    A dash of formality marks this all-but-hidden place as an oasis of old-world calm amid the chaos of downtown. Tuxedo-sporting waiters and a classic…

  • Mi Cocina

    Venezuela

    Down an unlikely side street parallel to Av Bermúdez, this little air-conditioned oasis comes complete with a religious shrine. The dishes on offer form a…

  • La Tasca de Luís

    Venezuela

    The mounted head of a bull flanked by two calves is the charmingly shameless centerpiece of this tasca restaurant's decor. Dark wood furniture, an old…

  • Alto

    Caracas

    Caraqueños bowed down to Chef Carlos Garcia’s bold cuisine and decor from the moment the doors opened in 2007: Alto became an instant culinary icon. Local…

  • Arábica Coffee Bar

    Caracas

    The incredible range of house-roasted beans at this friendly and immensely popular cafe is discernible up and down the block. The Moorish-accented…

  • Shaman

    Venezuela

    The restaurant of the Hotel Apure is also one of the best in town, serving up local specialties including river fish in Amazon curry, and buñuelos …

  • Kaffas Coffee Shop

    Venezuela

    The name doesn’t do this trendy cafe justice. There are 40 types of coffee, but this beautiful patio fills up with pretty people for good wine and an…

  • El Refugio del Marinero

    Venezuela

    Located near the port right on the beach where the catch of the day is brought in, this fantastic place will serve you up a sublime lunch of freshly…

  • Jengibre & Albahaca

    Venezuela

    Despite being by far Coro's most sophisticated dining spot, Ginger & Basil is also surprisingly great value. The menu is streets ahead of most in…

  • Positano

    Venezuela

    Serving up some of the best pizza in the country, Positano is an Italian restaurant that offers a full menu of pasta, meat dishes and multiple delicious…

  • Hajillo’s

    Caracas

    A block west and half a block north of the plaza, this small chef-managed restaurant offers some adventurous culinary hybrids of Venezuelan and Asian fare…

  • Aprile

    Caracas

    Much of Caracas’ high society has left the country or disappeared under the radar during the Chávez era – this is one of the spots you’ll find them. The…

  • Restaurant Casa Bermejo

    Venezuela

    Set at the foot of the giant Monumento a San Fernando, this stylish spot sports waiters in peach shirts and ties and brightly colored tablecloths. It…

  • Les Jardins de Sucre

    Venezuela

    This beautifully designed and exceptionally good French restaurant has its diners discreetly spread out over a shaded patio around a small water garden…

  • Gran Horizonte

    Caracas

    This wildly popular all-hours arepera (restaurant selling arepas – small, thick corn pancakes) near the Centro San Ignacio is a perfect spot for your…

  • Café Olé

    Caracas

    This chain has caught on like a California wildfire in Caracas, but here lies its beginnings. Sophisticated wraps, burgers, sandwiches and salads are…

  • Mi Linda Llanura

    Caracas

    For a taste of Los Llanos in the capital, this rooftop party terrace has breezy views over the Asemblea Nacional and serious llanero cuisine, such as…

  • Mediterraneo Bluu Café

    Venezuela

    By far the best place to eat in town, this smart, friendly and excellent Mediterranean-fusion restaurant has a sumptuous and innovative menu and the…

  • Restaurant El Girasol

    Venezuela

    This is the only revolving restaurant in the country – an entire circle takes about two hours and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide for great views –…

  • Catar

    Caracas

    One of several restaurants in the culinary mall known as the Cuadra Gastronómica, Catar has aggressively eclectic food, with a funky, mismatched decor to…

  • Chirú

    Caracas

    Next door to Nobu, this popular spot with terrace seating does eclectic Chinese-Peruvian, or Chirú cuisine, and a damn fine job at that. The degustación…

  • La Chuchera

    Venezuela

    Stick around long enough and La Chuchera is where you'll meet most people on the island at some point. The food may not be cheap, but it's cheap for Los…

  • Tasca El Riacho

    Venezuela

    This tasca (Spanish-style bar-restaurant) has a huge curvaceous bar, large seating areas and a sophisticated atmosphere that comes alive in the evening…

  • Super Tostón Mexicano

    Venezuela

    Que? You wanted Mexican food and Venezuelan mixed together? No hay problema – here, traditional Mexican dishes like chalupas and tamales all get served on…

  • Bora la Mar

    Venezuela

    The chosen spot for sundown drinks and world-famous the island over for its piña coladas, Bora la Mar is a simple place run by a sweet Spanish woman. The…

  • Los Toldos

    Venezuela

    It hasn’t got a menu, it hasn’t got air-con – heck, it doesn’t even have four walls – but this massively popular spot cranks out the asado, fresh off the…

  • Delicatesses Rey David

    Caracas

    This deli has an amazing array of products, luxury goods, chocolates and much more on sale to anyone who can afford the prices, which are high by local…

  • Páramo Grill

    Venezuela

    A large and relatively formal place by local standards, this locally famous steakhouse features waiters in tuxedos and a bullfighting theme on the walls…

  • Mokambo

    Caracas

    Expertly fusing Mediterranean and Caribbean elements in a upscale, jungly setting, Mokambo offer scrumptious and surprising dishes, such as duck risotto…

  • Europa Art Cafe

    Venezuela

    Indigenous-themed photos line the wall of this German-owned establishment, chock-a-block full of simple fare including German sausage and meatballs,…

  • Alfredo’s Restaurant

    Venezuela

    Perhaps the best restaurant in town, Alfredo’s has an unusually long menu, with fantastic pasta, thick steaks and fine pizzas from its wood-burning oven…

  • El Vegetariano de la Florida

    Caracas

    After 50 years of successfully pulling in the customers, they must be doing something right. This is a venerated vegetarian spot, renowned for its filling…

  • Pizzería da Franco

    Venezuela

    This seafront spot boasts opera on the radio and an Italian owner frantically switching between La Liga and Serie A on the DirecTV. It ain’t Napoli, but…

  • Oz Club

    Venezuela

    Ever wonder what it’s like to attend P Diddy’s White Party? In the same complex as El Riacho, this all-white club (collared shirt or some sort of jacket…

  • El Meson del Guaro

    Venezuela

    Sip on a ‘Ton Collins’ or ‘Fruyt Ponch’ at this old-school local favorite, designed with the beef-, shrimp- and chicken-lover in mind. The black-vested…

  • Bistro del Libertador

    Caracas

    Sparkling air-conditioned premises with a chessboard floor and lots of light set this new cafe apart from the crowd. Given its central location around…

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