Must-see restaurants in Tarija

  • Macondo de Pizza Pazza Restaurant

    Tarija

    Exuberant host Edith Paz Zamora and her son Hector have put together a really unique blend of art and, you guessed it, pizza, on the ground floor of the…

  • El Fogón de Gringo

    Tarija

    The quality and value of El Fogón's choice steaks equal the appeal of its warm ambience, which echoes the casual sophistication of a southern Spanish…

  • Pappillon

    Tarija

    Popular with locals, especially older men who come here for cacho (a dice game), guitar strumming and fish like pacu (from the Amazon around Beni), sabalu…

  • Mercado Central

    Tarija

    Despite its sterile suburban mall-like interior, the newly built central market is a great place to sample local specialties. The ground floor is divided…

  • Entre Frutas

    Tarija

    Açaí bowls and fruit smoothies are the specialties here, with salads and ceviches rounding out the healthy menu. A few front seats are good for watching…

  • El Puente Night Market

    Tarija

    More than a dozen stalls with apron-clad women serving up local specialties like falso conejo (ground meat with vegetables, onions and rice), saice (spicy…

  • La Parilla del Gordo Aviles

    Tarija

    The owner of La Parilla took the leap from hosting asados at home to opening and running one of the city's best steakhouses. It's busy with locals downing…

  • Cabaña de Don Pedro

    Tarija

    This Tarija culinary institution serves local, regional and Bolivian specialties to families who have been gathering in its large, light-filled dining…

  • Taberna Gattopardo

    Tarija

    Worthy of repeat visits if only for people-watching while sipping an espresso, this European-run tavern and cafe occupies one of the central plaza's…

  • Mokka Cafe

    Tarija

    Fronting Plaza Sucre, this long, narrow space with attentive service is good for basics like lasagna and enchiladas, large frappés and cakes, as well as…

  • Belén

    Tarija

    A US- and Australian-trained chef/owner created this homey, eclectically decorated restaurant serving artisan sandwiches, excellent burgers and a lightly…

  • El Quincho de Quiliu

    Tarija

    While the decor is simpler and more casual at El Quincho, the quality of the meat is equally high. It's located directly across the street from the well…

  • Don Vico

    Tarija

    A change of pace from your standard almuerzo, basic bare-bones Don Vico has a few plastic tables and serves tasty Brazilian-style ceviche and seafood soup…

  • Paleta de Yucatan

    Tarija

    Shopfront selling a variety of ice pop flavors, some quite unique like mousse de maracuyá (passion fruit mousse) and cheesecake frutilla (strawberry).

  • Chocolate Cafe

    Tarija

    Strong Italian espresso drinks and gourmet, locally crafted chocolates (cake as well) with a window on a busy downtown street.

  • Tío Lucho

    Tarija

    Argentinian-owned traditional fish place with basic furnishings, but outstanding trout, shrimp and squid dishes.