Must-see restaurants in Santa Cruz

  • Jardín de Asia

    Santa Cruz

    The chefs at Jardín de Asia fuse Bolivian ingredients with Asian flavors and culinary techniques to create original dishes with plenty of local flair,…

  • Sach'a Rest

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • El Arriero

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • La Casa del Camba

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • La Casona

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • Yorimichi

    Santa Cruz

    This swish Japanese restaurant with bamboo screens separating eating spaces and traditional music tinkling from the speakers, this is the place to come…

  • Ken

    Santa Cruz

    Low-key Japanese restaurant dishing out reliable noodles and sushi. The yaki soba (stir-fried noodles) is massive, laden with chicken and cashews. Just…

  • El Aljibe

    Santa Cruz

    A cute little restaurant in a charming old colonial house. It specializes in comida típica (typical food), which is increasingly difficult to find in…

  • Los Hierros

    Santa Cruz

    Argentinian-style churrasquería (grilled-meat restaurant) serving excellent steaks. Hanging on the wall is a rifle that supposedly once belonged to Butch…

  • Chalet La Suisse

    Santa Cruz

    Popular Swiss restaurant with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Consistently figures among the best restaurants in the city. Book ahead if you want to…

  • Michelangelo

    Santa Cruz

    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,…

  • Vegelin

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • Pizzería Marguerita

    Santa Cruz

    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…

  • IC Norte

    Santa Cruz

    The biggest and best supermarket in the city, selling all those foods you miss from home. There's also a food court.

  • Aviator Wings & Beer

    Santa Cruz

    Fun, cozy little resto-bar with a lively atmosphere. Great beer and burger selection, and delicious chicken wings.

  • Hipermaxi

    Santa Cruz

    For a good variety of (relatively expensive) ingredients to prepare meals yourself, try this central supermarket.