Montevideo Restaurants

  1. Bar Hispano

    Old-school neighborhood confiterías (cafés offering light meals) like this are disappearing fast. The bow-tied, grouchy waiters can take pretty much any order you throw at them - a stiff drink to start the day, a full meal at or a chocolate binge in the early hours.

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  2. Buffet Atlantida

    The selection here is mindblowing - pastas, parrillada and Chinese food, as well as daily specials like roast pork. Undeniable value for those with big stomachs and small budgets.

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  3. El Rincón de los Poetas

    El Rincón de los Poetas, with its red-and-white checked tablecloths, epitomizes the Mercado de la Abundancia's cozy, relaxed ambience. It features the classic Uruguayan trinity of pasta, pizza and (of course) roast meat.

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  4. Euskal Erria

    An excellent selection of Basque and Spanish dishes are on offer here, as is the best paella in town. Cheap jarras (jugs) of red wine are bound to keep you hanging around.

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  5. Kazbah

    The restaurant scene in Montevideo is just starting to get interesting, and this Middle Eastern inspired place is one of the forerunners. Come here for all your faves, like falafel, schwarma (doner kebabs), couscous and tagines.

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  6. Lobizón 7

    Popular with young montevideanos , with inexpensive lunch specials including gramajo (a calorie-packed house special of eggs, ham and French fries). Live music some nights.

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  7. Los Leños Uruguayos

    This tiny little restaurant is a favorite with the business set. It has a nice salad bar, and there's always a big rack of meat roasting on the fire up front. The lunchtime menu ejecutivo and sugerencia del día are both great deals, including cubierto , main dish, dessert and coffee.

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