Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Gaze at Finca La Víspera’s organic garden from its sunny, alfresco cafe and see kitchen staff running up and down to pick your salad fresh from the ground…
Must-see restaurants in Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
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The chefs at Jardín de Asia fuse Bolivian ingredients with Asian flavors and culinary techniques to create original dishes with plenty of local flair,…
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Lip-smackingly good Peruvian food served in a bright and modern dining room, decorated with fab wall murals. The ceviches are made with fresh paiche, a…
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Locals say this is the place to go for the country's best steaks and we agree. There's a buzz about El Arriero, with its multicolored cow statues, high…
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This bar-restaurant serves some of the best food in town: juicy steak, tempting pasta, vegetarian delights and gorgeous brownies. The lighting is intimate…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This swish Japanese restaurant with bamboo screens separating eating spaces and traditional music tinkling from the speakers, this is the place to come…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Low-key Japanese restaurant dishing out reliable noodles and sushi. The yaki soba (stir-fried noodles) is massive, laden with chicken and cashews. Just…
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At weekends it seems every family in town is at Pizzeria Napolitano, vying for an outdoor table. As well as deep-pan pizzas, the menu spans pasta, meat…
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The long-established Chakana, on the west side of the plaza, serves reasonably priced breakfasts, sandwiches, vegetarian meals, excellent pizzas, homemade…
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A cute little restaurant in a charming old colonial house. It specializes in comida típica (typical food), which is increasingly difficult to find in…
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Tasty Tex-Mex dishes with a choice of salads and sides. Pick your main course, your accompaniments, grab yourself a refreshing cocktail and enjoy your…
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Argentinian-style churrasquería (grilled-meat restaurant) serving excellent steaks. Hanging on the wall is a rifle that supposedly once belonged to Butch…
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Popular Swiss restaurant with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Consistently figures among the best restaurants in the city. Book ahead if you want to…
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Literally the top spot in town, with excellent views, and good fish and meat dishes served in a cozy dining room. Portions are generous.
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Great-value, thin-crust pizzas are served hot from the oven at this cozy little joint opposite the market.
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A surprisingly varied international menu with Chinese, Italian, Peruvian and French dishes among others, and some pleasant outdoor tables on the west side…
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Located in an elegant house, complete with fireplaces and marble floors, this is a good choice for a romantic evening or a little Italian self-indulgence,…
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Locals give this place on the southwest corner of the plaza the thumbs up, but your arteries might not. The lunchtime buffet includes more salads and…
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Has good-value almuerzos (set lunches), which include soup and a main course. The menu changes daily but often features majadito de charque, a typical…
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Pile your plate high at this vegan buffet, which charges by weight (about B$20 to B$35 per plate). The dishes have a range of international influences and…
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The food here is home cooked and good value, and the family atmosphere and smiling waiters make all the difference. It serves breakfast, lunch and coffee…
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You’re guaranteed a good feed at this refined place at El Pueblito resort, which fills up at weekends. Try the 1750 El Pueblito wine from the neighboring…
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Long known for its high-quality pizza, pasta and salads, and always popular with visitors for its central location, this convenient hangout on the north…
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One of four markets in Vallegrande, Mercado Samuel Villazón is great for a breakfast smoothie and excellent baked goods, such as pan de maíz con queso …
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Delicious juices and a good choice of mains as well as snacks such as tasty empanadas make this a solid choice. Service is friendly and there's an outdoor…
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A low-key snack bar on the south side of the plaza with a cheap and simple menu of sandwiches, empanadas, juices and other bits to pick at.
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The biggest and best supermarket in the city, selling all those foods you miss from home. There's also a food court.
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Fun, cozy little resto-bar with a lively atmosphere. Great beer and burger selection, and delicious chicken wings.
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For a good variety of (relatively expensive) ingredients to prepare meals yourself, try this central supermarket.
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Simple local restaurant on the square serving soups and mains such as milanesas (breaded cutlets).
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Head here for homemade cakes and ice cream. It's on the main road, one block west of the entrance to town.
