Must-see restaurants in Chile

  • Cafe Francés

    Middle Chile

    Stop by this simple French cafe for espresso coffee, sandwiches, salads and cakes, as well as sweet or savory crepes.

  • El Rincón Che

    Middle Chile

    A laid-back spot near Plaza de Armas for cheap set lunches and bountiful grilled-meat platters on weekend evenings.

  • Cocinas Costumbristas

    Northern Patagonia

    Eating in these market-style shops is like a visit to your Chilean grandma, with fresh fish and oversized portions.

  • Las Deliciosas

    Middle Chile

    Locals usually agree that the empanadas at Las Deliciosas are hard to beat. Crab and cheese is the classic.

  • La Cocina de Sole

    Northern Patagonia

    You can't miss this roadside bus painted in swirling pastels, serving enormous steak sandwiches and juices.

  • Banana

    Middle Chile

    Sit at one of the sturdy wooden tables overlooking the sea and chow down on affordable seafood empanadas.

  • Natour

    Northern Patagonia

    Whole-bean coffee, omelets and sandwiches are sold out of this food truck, also serving ice cream.

  • La Mesita Grande

    Puerto Natales

    Happy diners share one long, worn table for thin-crust pizza, quality pasta and organic salads.

  • Mercado Cardonal

    Valparaíso

    There's a good selection of seafood stands at Valparaíso's main food market.

  • Pachamama

    Punta Arenas

    Bulk trail-mix munchies, oats and organic products at a good price.

  • Lider Express

    Pucón

    Pucón's best-stocked supermarket for international brands.

  • La Querencia

    Northern Patagonia

    Cooks homemade set lunches and satisfying sit-down meals.

  • Unimarc

    Chiloé

    Ancud's best supermarket.

  • Plaza Garibaldi

    Santiago

    From the bright walls and saloon-style doors to the tacos, quesadillas and chimichangas (fried burritos), Plaza Garibaldi turns out classic Mexican dishes…

  • La Greda

    Chile

    Grilled meats make up most of the menu at the ever-popular La Greda. The name means 'clay,' and indeed, the hearty casseroles are cooked in locally made…

  • El Bote

    Puerto Natales

    A haven for Chilean comfort food, this unpretentious restaurant dishes out roast chicken, seafood casseroles and homemade soups in addition to more…

  • Kiosco Roca

    Punta Arenas

    An irresistible stop, with locals patiently waiting for counter stools and U of Chile paraphernalia plastering the walls. It only turns out bite-sized…

  • Donde Kike

    Northern Patagonia

    This small cafe in front of the gas station does decent Chilean classics – from soups to meat or fish with rice and potatoes – with the limited…

  • Lomit's

    Punta Arenas

    Chile’s answer to the sidecar diner is this atmospheric cafe where cooks flip dripping made-to-order burgers at a center-stage griddle. Portions are…

  • El Chispa

    Tierra Del Fuego (Chile)

    In an old aquamarine firehouse packed with locals for salmon dinners, lamb and mashed potatoes, and other home-cooked fare. It’s a couple of blocks uphill…

  • Okusa

    Punta Arenas

    A beautiful, rambling old home with period furniture, Okusa offers hearty fare, with oversized slabs of salmon, lamb and bubbling casseroles. The service…

  • Villarica

    Northern Patagonia

    Cooks homemade set lunches and has a menu of beef sandwiches and steak and eggs. There are also basic rooms for rent (CH$15,000 per person).

  • 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.

  • Casa Nativa

    Northern Patagonia

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

  • Masay

    Puerto Natales

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

  • El Campanario

    Northern Patagonia

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

  • Unimarc

    Punta Arenas

    A large, well-stocked supermarket.

  • Unimarc

    Coyhaique

    A supermarket for self-catering.

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