Roma
The background music of accordion-driven vallenatos (folk music) sets a feel-good mood at this popular Colombian comfort-food restaurant. Colombian expats…
Must-see restaurants in North America
Bruce Peninsula
A mom-and-pop diner with laminate-top tables and gingham curtains, this little place serves simple homecooked meals like hot turkey sandwiches, fish &…
Denver
The lunch buffet ($11) attracts a load of office workers. After dark the atmosphere gets a bit more upscale, with couples snuggling into booths for a…
Northern Minnesota
Dig into walleye sandwiches, fish tacos in fry bread (deep-fried flat bread that's popular in Native American cuisine), wild rice casserole and other…
Montréal
For more than four decades, this marvelous family-owned pastry shop in Little Italy has wowed Montréalers with its deliciously decadent cannoli, almond…
Minneapolis
These tattooed ladies with bright-hued hair make seriously badass doughnuts (including many vegan ones) in their punk pink shop in the heart of 'Eat…
Austin
The large patio with its tall shady pecan trees is a huge draw at this friendly, festive spot near Barton Springs. There's plenty of satisfying American…
Ixtapa
One of a clutch of restaurant-bars in an accessible slice of beach between the two hotel zones (follow dolphinarium signs). This is the nicest with lower…
Xilitla
The vast main dining room of this popular place may be rather charmless, but if you can snag a table on the far smaller and more intimate back terrace,…
Shenandoah Valley
Comfort food – burgers, shrimp and grits, pastas – dominates the small menu at this chic eatery in a heritage-listed 18th-century house on Main St…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This locals' haunt dishes out huge platters of cod au gratin, burgers, fish-and-chips, steaks and similar fare – a great choice if you're looking to…
Guadalajara Region
One of the few places to stay open when the rest of the world is just ready to order, Vito's serves botanas (snacks, M$30 to M$75), simple Mexican dishes…
Westlake & Koreatown
Sure it’s called the Tofu House, but it still serves ‘small intestine of cattle.' While not the best Korean in the neighborhood, it's a decent standby if…
Long Beach & San Pedro
Terrific, affordable seafood house. Step to the counter and order yellowtail, salmon, trout, mahi mahi or halibut glazed and grilled and served with two…
Zihuatanejo
An intriguing little spot with well-dressed, candlelit wood tables spilling onto the pedestrian street. It serves everything from sashimi to freshly made…
Alaska
Over in Browerville across from the Iñupiat Heritage Center, this supermarket has quick eats and groceries at diet-inducing prices. Many visitors come by…
Midcoast Maine
In the Harraseeket Inn, this rustic, wood-floored charmer has a good selection of microbrews and high-end bistro fare, including steamed clams, surf 'n'…
Southwest Colorado
Good-tasting food at bargain prices draws the crowds on any given night. Though a chain, it does a great job. The chicken mole, seafood tacos and carne…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
You'll find casual yet refined Chinese in this Creole shack, which boasts a dining room and a menu that is small and delicious. Elegant steamed bao …
Southwest Colorado
Somewhere between the thick soups and greasy plates, this classic pub fare gets motors started. Perhaps for the lack of pretension, or the very friendly…
Northern New Jersey
A variety of delicious Italian plates and desserts, but when it says 'Largest Slice in the State' on the awning, ya gotta try it, no? And the shovel…
Cobá
Owned by the local Maya community, Ki-Hanal (which means 'tasty food' in Maya) does indeed do some tasty traditional dishes and there's a daily lunch…
Vail
It’s a splurge, but then all of Vail is a splurge – and this is a worthy one. Where else in town can you slurp black mussels and follow it up with lobster…
Ohio
The Southern-style barbecue here isn’t going to change your life, but it’s good enough to satisfy hungry carnivores. Neon beer signs glow on the walls,…
Phoenix
The American Indian treat known as an elephant ear or Navajo taco is a flat piece of fried dough topped with meat, beans and veggies, or, for dessert,…
Oʻahu
It may be slightly indelicately named, but if you're into Hawaiian-style plate lunches then the Oʻahu mini chain Fatboy's ticks all the boxes. The garlic…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Various words spring to mind when thinking of Cafe Paloma: Bistro. Eggplant. Casual. Friendly. Turkish. Meze. Music. Lemonade. Falafel. If any of this…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
You can get a cheap-as-chips hot dog here, plus there's barbecue on the weekends and creek-side seating to boot. Yet with all that said, it's the pies…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Like the name implies, fresh, healthy meals are the draw at this airy and contemporary skylit dining room. The menu is huge, with sandwiches on whole…
South Carolina
It's weird to come to Murrells Inlet's 'restaurant row' and not spring for seafood, but who are we to judge? The gut-busting lunch buffet here is down…
Cabo San Lucas
Plenty of Italian-inspired dishes here, plus Spanish favorites like ice-cold Spanish gazpacho (so refreshing on a sizzling-hot day!) and French-style…
Xilitla
This cozy restaurant decorated with art and dark-wood tables looks over the mountains and has patio seating. It offers a menu of pizzas, tasty sandwiches,…
Martha's Vineyard
If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…
Cleveland
The name doesn't lie – it's the best pho in town, where Cleveland foodies go to get their fix. It's nothing fancy, just a couple of plain rooms filled…
Mazatlán
Cozy and unpretentious, this breakfast and lunch spot serves dishes such as pechuga rellena (stuffed chicken breast) and flavorful soups such as nopales…
Marin County
It's pricey, but this little cafe near the park entrance uses mostly organic and locally sourced ingredients in its melty grilled cheese sandwiches,…
South Kohala
A pair of friendly brothers run this Hapuna Beach concession stand, which sells enormous fish tacos, burgers and other variations of food that all go down…
Washington Coast
A view-filled place right on the river, Beaches has a bit of a cookie-cutter corporate feel but gets points for its cheery service and great happy hour…
Boston
If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…
Sequoia National Park
A small, basic cafe serving deli sandwiches, coffee made from locally roasted beans, hot chai tea and fresh-squeezed juices and baked goods. Their bagels…
