Fast Food restaurants in South America
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Cochalita
There's tasty street food and snacks all over Cochabamba, with the papas rellenas (potatoes filled with meat or cheese) at the corner of Achá and Villazón particularly delicious. Great salteñas and empanadas are ubiquitous; for the latter, try Cochalita, which has a range of delicious fillings and also does ice creams. Locals swear by the anticuchos (beef-heart shish kebabs) that sizzle all night at the corner of Av Villaroel and Av América.
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Imma Sumac
Most Bolivians acknowledge, when pushed, that Potosí does the best salteñas - juicy, spicy, and oh-so-tasty. Go no further than Imma Sumac, where one of these delicious items goes for around US$1; there's a courtyard space to eat in. Cheese or meat empanadas are sold around the market until early afternoon, and in the evening, street vendors sell cornmeal and cheese humitas.
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Paceña La Salteña
Eating a salteña (no, we won’t tell you what it is, here) is a not-to-be-missed local experience. The peach walls, chintz curtains and gold trimmings give the fare a gilded edge at this award-winning salteñería. Vegetarian salteñas are available on weekends only.
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Restaurant Camila
Camila's gets more popular by the year and has the best value breakfasts in town. The walls are plastered with photos of happy punters, matched by smiling real-life customers. Choose from muesli breakfasts, juices, salads, pasta, burgers, vegetarian lasagna, burritos and chicken dishes, plus unbeatable milkshakes.
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Chaika
One of Ipanema’s classics, this bustling restaurant features a stand-up bar in front for quickly devoured hamburgers, pastries and sodas. Tables in back offer a bigger menu (700 items!) – panini (bread) , salads and pancakes – and the staff will still bring your selection to you in a hurry.
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Papa Grill
For quick eats, try this stand where a wacky grillman clangs a big bell when your order's ready. Their signature snack consists of grilled shredded beef on a bed of yucca which you can garnish with various tasty sauces from squeeze bottles.
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Lomit's
Lomit's attracts packs of locals and travelers for its central location, warm atmosphere and late hours. Made-to-order burgers and sandwiches are generous, and the beer flows. It can sometimes get a bit smoky - but, hey, you're in Chile.
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La Casa del Llano
A veritable arepa factory, this huge no-nonsense diner sticks to traditional plain fare. Hungry locals flock here not just for the arepas but for charcoal-grilled steaks and hearty soups.
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Pavi Pollo
There are numerous grilled-chicken joints along Alonso de Mercadillo, west of Bolívar, where you can pick up a quarter-chicken with soup and fries for about around US$2. Pavi Pollo is a good one.
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El Buho
Inside the Centro Cultural Metropolitano, El Buho serves a small selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers and ceviches. The café tables on the patio are also a pleasant spot for coffee and dessert.
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Real Grill
An institution right on the Plaza de Armas, this place has (noisy) outdoor tables and serves pastas, Chinese meals, local dishes, meat, seafood, burgers and so on. The food is middle of the road.
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Café La Española
The super-clean and air-conditioned dining area more than makes up for this chain outlet's lack of charm. Good deli sandwiches and meal deals, baked sweets and breads are the specialty.
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Confitería Capricornio
Packed with students in the evening, this quick-bite eatery with a funky old-school vibe serves soup, fast food, pizza, sandwiches, spaghetti, coffee and juices.
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Rancho Villa
This little teahouse, one of several in town, has outdoor tables where you can snack on locally made alfajores and quick meals such as steak sandwiches.
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Mustafá
This small take-out counter in Leblon serves fresh pita bread, tabbouleh, hummus and quibe (cracked wheat stuffed with spiced meat, then deep-fried).
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Coco Loco
This hectic fast-food joint serves international - and Peruvian-style snacks into the wee hours. It's just the place to satisfy your postclubbing cravings.
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Excelsior Mall Food Court
Open when most restaurants are not (like Sunday evening), the air-conditioned upstairs food court offers fast-food versions of various ethnic cuisines.
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Grain de Café
Kick back over coffee or order a full meal. This is a laid-back place in the best sense, and there are lots of vegetarian options. Hamburgers too.
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Pollo en Brasas El Coyuco
This classic spot is often packed with locals chowing down on lusciously seasoned roasted chicken and yucca within a rustic, log cabin setting.
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Mandalum
The high-quality fast food at Mandalum includes everything from Lebanese sandwiches to banana splits, and from milkshakes to caipirinhas.
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Sergiu’s
Popular among students, this evening-only hole-in-the-wall near the Aspiazu steps serves up a reasonable pizza and fast foods.
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La Casera
Little more than a relaxed fast-food joint, this simple and brusque place serves typical Peruvian food at economical prices.
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Schop Dog
Kitsch fast-food restaurant, with elevated views of the plaza and a few vegetarian dishes (salads mostly).
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Vicio da Gula Café
Popular corner spot for great burgers, fries and açaí na tigela (a berrylike fruit, in a bowl).
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Sanguchon.com
This popular hamburger and sandwich joint with an excellent bar often remains rowdy till the wee hours.
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