Bolivia
Get these hot-from-the-oven chicken and beef salteñas (savory pies) to eat in or take away. They're some of Bolivia's best.
Bolivia
Get these hot-from-the-oven chicken and beef salteñas (savory pies) to eat in or take away. They're some of Bolivia's best.
La Paz
We don’t know where (or how) they get their fresh ingredients, but this candlelit underground restaurant has figured it out, offering up dish after dish…
La Paz
Get down to 'the bones' with a hearty Andean lunch of four favorite fried fish in a delicious home-made batter, all served with crispy ispi (little…
Tarija
More than a dozen stalls with apron-clad women serving up local specialties like falso conejo (ground meat with vegetables, onions and rice), saice (spicy…
La Paz
Snack on Bolivian favorites like cuñapé (a cheesy yuca bread), humitas (a steamed corn pie) and masacos (plantains or yucca mashed with meat or cheese) at…
Tarija
The owner of La Parilla took the leap from hosting asados at home to opening and running one of the city's best steakhouses. It's busy with locals downing…
Sucre
Deservedly popular with gringos on laptops and smartphones – as much for its prime location on the eastern corner of Plaza 25 de Mayo as for its strong wi…
Amazon Basin
This is Riberalta’s most upscale restaurant, located near the airport, leading the residents to nickname it tropicarísimo (very expensive…). Gargantuan…
Bolivia
A Dutch pub owner has combined her thatched-roof beer hall with an established German restaurant and moved it to the bottom of the plaza's steep stairs …
Cochabamba
Homey and a little old-fashioned, at least as far as decor goes, this is nevertheless a convivial place, where regulars have been congregating for years…
Tarija
This Tarija culinary institution serves local, regional and Bolivian specialties to families who have been gathering in its large, light-filled dining…
La Paz
Between Plaza Pérez Velasco and Calle Figueroa is Mercado Lanza, one of La Paz's main food markets – the other major one is Mercado Camacho. It sells all…
Tarija
Worthy of repeat visits if only for people-watching while sipping an espresso, this European-run tavern and cafe occupies one of the central plaza's…
Sucre
Venezuelan/Bolivian-owned casual place selling a variety of arepas (pancakes made with fresh corn) and cachapas (pancakes made with fresh corn, cornmeal…
Bolivia
One of the village's more reliable options (in terms of opening hours and having food that's on the menu), this is a good spot to share stories with…
Bolivia
A few steps down from the main plaza, this popular travelers' meeting point might serve the best pique a lo macho (sausages and french fries in sauce) you…
Sucre
Situated in the handsome hotel of the same name, this is one of Sucre’s most appealing spots for a meal or drink, offering elegant indoor and outdoor…
Potosí
Stalls in the comedor (dining hall) serve inexpensive breakfasts of bread, pastries and coffee. Downstairs there are some excellent juice stands. Cheese…
La Paz
The upscale executive almuerzo (set lunch) here comes with an extensive salad bar, soup and your choice of mains like chicken in wine sauce or delicately…
Bolivia
One block uphill from Hotel Bella Vista, a lovely young couple makes wholesome meals and snacks including delish sonsos (pancakes filled with cheese and…
Cochabamba
Formally attired waitstaff and an overall air of old-school traditional aloofness permeates Suiza. However, the almuerzo ejecutivo is a good deal at B$50,…
Sucre
In the hostel of the same name, Imaynalla's three-story inner courtyard is a great spot for a meal or a drink. Cool music and candlelit tables add to the…
Sucre
Mostly older women, friends of the owner, gather at this cozy cafe housed in the historic Casa Rodriguez building for a regular coffee catch-up. Join them…
Bolivia
The peaceful balcony restaurant at this lovely retreat 20 minutes’ walk from town serves coffee, drinks and a range of vegetarian dishes. There are T-bone…
Cochabamba
This charming and friendly spot decorated with bright colors and Mexican signifiers such as Frida Kahlo posters and football jerseys is run by the son of…
Cochabamba
One of a knot of spacious restaurants just across the river in Recoleta, this Argentine-style grill is a fine place. There are thick, juicy steaks (it’s…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
As well as serving coffee, juices, cakes, pies and snacks, this cafe doubles as a gallery for the work of artist Sandra Serrate, whose studio occupies…
Amazon Basin
It's a bit expensive and over the top, but San Silvestre, on the main road next to Las Palmas, remains unchallenged as the best restaurant in town. The…
Sucre
Don’t miss the fresh juices (B$7) – the vendors and their blenders always come up with something indescribably delicious; try jugo de tumbo (unripe…
Bolivia
A saloon-style spot where locals and tourists mingle in the fun two-story space with a Hollywood vibe and lots of knickknacks. The menu features mainly…
Cochabamba
The best pizza in Cochabamba. The owners, encouragingly, are from Napoli and import the ingredients for their robust brick-oven, wood-fired pizzas – thin…
La Paz
This edgy scarlet cafe makes a great stop after visiting the museums of Calle Jaén or for an evening nightcap. Come for decent coffees, salads, pizzas or…
Cochabamba
On the ground floor of an upscale apartment building lining a narrow suburban park, Cayenna has a large, eclectic menu ranging from pita silpancho (sliced…
Lake Titicaca
This hotel restaurant has excellent views of the lake, great service and well-prepared international dishes. While it is one of the more expensive in town…
Bolivia
Choose from 14 flavors of homemade ice cream as well as a lengthy menu of indulgent sundaes, including papaya splits and selva negra (four scoops of…
Bolivia
This peaceful garden cafe is just 600m from town but seems like a world away. The personable owners offer delicious homemade ice creams bursting with…
Sucre
With a quiet and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant of the Alliance Française makes for a nice night out. The short, select menu has a French touch and there…
Amazon Basin
There's eight fish dishes on the menu, and they all cost B$60: fried, grilled, ceviche, whatever. Got it? Good. The local moto-taxi drivers will tell you…
La Paz
La Paz's best organic store with soaps, fresh-baked bread, organic snacks and quinoa-infused everything (juices, chocolates, cereal bars). An attached…
Bolivia
This secluded hotel restaurant with unbeatable views has cane chairs and slate-topped tables where you can enjoy a range of dishes prepared with a French…