Must-see restaurants in Bolivia

  • Páprika

    Cochabamba

    Classy and fashionable, this popular restaurant-bar has an eclectic menu, both Bolivian and international, including tasty baked potatoes and fondues, and…

  • La Casa del Camba

    Santa Cruz

    You are likely to end up at this lively, sprawling landmark if you ask Bolivian friends where to find the ‘most typical’ cruceño/camba (local) experience…

  • La Casona

    Santa Cruz

    This German-run bistro has seating in a shady courtyard or inside, where colorful indigenous art adorns the walls. The food is diverse, with a variety of…

  • Pan America

    Lake Titicaca

    The American owners of this bakery, which is next to the cathedral, use the profits to fund development projects in nearby rural communities. Come in the…

  • Flor de los Andes

    Bolivia

    It's a bit sparse, but the views are spectacular and the owners are incredibly welcoming (they lived in Kentucky in the 1970s and can still make a…

  • Anticafé Chukuta

    La Paz

    With its exposed stone walls, pallet furniture, hanging basket lamps and colorful art, this new cafe (opened in late 2016) could not be cuter. You can…

  • Tierra Libre

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    This place is loved by backpackers for its ample and affordable eats and pleasant garden to enjoy them in. Top-notch dishes from around the globe are…

  • El Tenedor de Plata

    Potosí

    This fine-dining restaurant has an upscale, white-tablecloth mentality. It's an appealing and warm brick-walled place and the pricier chops and steak…

  • Q’atu Panadería

    La Paz

    Leave it to the team behind Gustu to deliver fresh Bolivian products in unique ways at this humble venture into fast food. Part sandwich shop, part bakery…

  • Yorimichi

    Santa Cruz

    This swish Japanese restaurant with bamboo screens separating eating spaces and traditional music tinkling from the speakers, this is the place to come…

  • Martinni Pizza

    La Paz

    If you believe the napkin reviewers (one day they’ll put Lonely Planet writers out of a job for good), this small pizza joint is the best slice in La Paz…

  • Restaurante El Tacu

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    Tucked away behind the main square to the east of the church is this lovely restaurant serving hearty home-cooked meals. Seating is at outdoor tables…

  • Hay Pan

    La Paz

    This cozy little cafe with colorful Andean decor does bountiful breakfasts that include strong coffees and fresh-baked breads. It doubles as a vino bar in…

  • La Senda Verde Restaurant

    Bolivia

    This restaurant at the wildlife sanctuary has decent sandwiches and great snacks such as coca-infused alfajor cookies and home-produced coffee from a…

  • Wiphala Pub

    Uyuni

    Named after the multicolored indigenous flag, this place has a traditional atmosphere and welcoming feel with its wooden tables, earthy vibe and board…

  • Sabor Brazil

    Amazon Basin

    This tiny cafe is a real belly-pleaser with its fresh juices, bountiful açaí bowls, jumbo-sized calzones and delectable desserts (the passion-fruit…

  • Samay Wasi

    Bolivia

    Every Sunday when tourists descend on the market, Samay Wasi puts on a dance show performed by children. A set lunch of traditional dishes is served…

  • La Cantonata

    Cochabamba

    A little stuffy in an old-school way with menus the weight of a hardcover book and formal, waistcoated waiters, this long-running Italian place remains…

  • El Condor & the Eagle Cafe

    Lake Titicaca

    Make this cheery traveler's cafe your breakfast spot with great veggie options, French-press coffee and owners who are more than happy to offer advice on…

  • Chifa y Thai

    Sucre

    What better value than three menus and three cuisines in one? Thai, Chinese and vegetarian dishes, including standards like pad thai, but also specialties…

  • Mokka Cafe

    Tarija

    Fronting Plaza Sucre, this long, narrow space with attentive service is good for basics like lasagna and enchiladas, large frappés and cakes, as well as…

  • Joy Ride Café

    Sucre

    This wildly popular gringo-tastic cafe, restaurant and bar has everything from dawn espressos to midnight vodkas and nightly movies to weekend table…

  • Trattoria Restaurant

    Bolivia

    Sit under an umbrella in the grass and enjoy a wood-fired pizza or scoop of artisan ice cream (not to mention the mountain views!) at this countryside…

  • Nayjama

    Bolivia

    This appealing choice serves high-quality traditional orureño (local) food with a dash of innovation in a bright dining room warmed by an open fire. The…

  • El Buen Gusto

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    Portions are generous and the salad bar makes a welcome change from the greasy fare that's often the only option on the mission circuit. Take a seat in…

  • El Vagón del Sur

    La Paz

    This posh upmarket eatery puts its gourmet touch on Bolivian classics like saice (spicy chopped beef with black Andean potatoes). The waiters – with their…

  • La Vaca Loca

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    This is where Samaipatans go for ice cream. It's 1km south of town in an alpine-style chalet, overlooking gardens with a children's play area and three…

  • La Casona

    Amazon Basin

    Trinidad’s most popular restaurant, on the east side of the plaza, doesn’t quite live up to the hype, though the almuerzos (set lunches) are usually good…

  • Country House Restaurant

    Bolivia

    Peruse the hand-drawn menu for yummy comfort foods such as fish and chips, pizza and pasta, as well as local favorites such as quinoa pie. Upstairs tables…

  • Globo’s

    Cochabamba

    Competing for cochabambinos' ice-cream and dessert bolivianos is Globo's, with four locations across the city; the multistory outlet on Pando in la…

  • Toga

    La Paz

    There's no fixed menu here so you'll have to put your trust in chef Rubén Gruñeiro as he takes you on a four-course culinary journey mixing Asian flavors…

  • Belén

    Tarija

    A US- and Australian-trained chef/owner created this homey, eclectically decorated restaurant serving artisan sandwiches, excellent burgers and a lightly…

  • Papavero

    Sucre

    The elegant light-filled dining room on the 2nd floor of a regal colonial-era building on the corner of Sucre's central plaza is reason enough for a meal…

  • Luz de Mar

    Amazon Basin

    With the biggest selection of sweets in town, this cute little bakery (full of spinning dream catchers) is the spot to go for banana bread, brownies and…

  • Mikuy Cafe Cultural

    Cochabamba

    The light-filled atrium with faux-stone flooring at this restored colonial-era building is a pleasant place to break up a walk around downtown. Sandwiches…

  • Baguette About It

    Lake Titicaca

    The owners of Pit Stop have opened this (equally tiny) cafe next door. The focus here is on build-your-own sandwiches and craft beers. It's great for a…

  • Ken

    Santa Cruz

    Low-key Japanese restaurant dishing out reliable noodles and sushi. The yaki soba (stir-fried noodles) is massive, laden with chicken and cashews. Just…

  • Cafe Illampu

    Bolivia

    This small open-air cafe with a wild and rickety lookout tower serves sandwiches (using homemade bread), cakes and espresso coffees. It has a great…

  • Restaurante Cabaña del Puma

    Tiwanaku

    Next to the ruin entrance, this clean eatery offers basic country food, like trout and chicken. A vegetarian meal comes with veggies, potatoes and country…

  • Asai L&L

    Amazon Basin

    Cool down with a bit of help from the superfruit of the Amazon at this colorful little cafe, which specializes in açaí shakes. There's also a long list of…

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