Chapter IV
Restaurants
The chapter on restaurants is organized according to the major cities and tourism regions of Bolivia:
Cochabamba Oruro Sucre La Paz Potosí Tarija Lake Titicaca Santa Cruz Uyuni
In the case of La Paz, restaurants are also listed by major neighborhoods in alphabetical order: Centro, Miraflores, Sopacachi, and the Zona Sur consisting primarily of Calacoto and San Miguel.
In this chapter, we do not systemically include restaurants located in hotels. These restaurants are usually included in the descriptions of the hotels (Chapter III). Often, hotel restaurants, although slightly more expensive, offer excellent food and service, especially for breakfast. A few high-rise hotels in La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz offer spectacular views from their penthouse or sky room bars and restaurants.
We recommend restaurants providing superior cuisine, service, and values whenever our staff is aware of their existence. The names of these selected restaurants are underlined and the entry is displayed with a blue font.
[Eating Salteñas] [Hamburgers or Cordero?]
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Cochabamba
Cochabamba (CBBA) has many delightful restaurants with some of the best prices in all of Bolivia. The restaurants are scattered throughout the city with significant clusters in the center, the Prado, along Calle España, and in the Recoleta district.
Cochabambinos are known for enjoying food and drink. This tradition is supported by the pleasant afternoon and evening weather that promotes long enjoyable meals in outdoor cafes and patios.
[Plaza 14 de Septiembre]
Cuisine a la Cochabambina
Pichón: Squab or dove boiled and then grilled over a live fire and served with rice, fried potatoes and sometimes fried plantains.
Silpancho: Beef, Usually ground meat from the head of a steer and then fried with onions, tomatoes, and locoto chiles. Served with a friend egg on top (montado).
Jakalawa: Fresh Bolivian style corn (hominy) served with steak strips and pork rinds. Usually fresh country style cheese is laid on top.
Chajchu: Freeze-dried black Andean potatoes called chuño, fried beef, red peppers, and a chorrellana sauce (fried onion with egg and cheese).
Habas Pektu: A vegetarian delight with fava beans mixed with eggs and tomatoes accompanied by Bolivian style potatoes.
Pique Macho: This dish is served in many finer restaurants throughout Bolivia but said to be at its best in CBBA. Pique macho is a mountain of marinated beef strips mixed with fried potatoes, onions, and peppers with a few sausage links for flavoring. A single portion is often enough for two people.
46 Bambus Salteñería Bolivian meat pies and other types of empanadas. Calle Santivañez #0-261 between Hamiraya and Junin. Tel. 458-1404.
Battacuda’s Delicious fish, meat and poultry dishes. Buffet salads and vegetables. Avenida Melchor Urquida S/N, near Pasaje Portales. Tel. 448-6990.
Bistro Berlin Restaurant German food. Pasaje Boulevar #700, Plazuela de la Recoleta, Tel. 448-6183.
Búfalo Rodizio Brazilian style barbecued meats. Avenida Oquendo #N-0654 in the Torres Sofer. Tel. 425-1597.
Burger King McDonalds competition in the USA but there are no McDonalds in Bolivia. Hamburgers are pretty much clones of the USA variety but the real draw here for tourists (unless you’re homesick) are the clean but busy restrooms. Two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida América #620, Tel. 445-1525. • Far end of the Prado near the river.
Café Doradita Good cooked breakfasts and pastries. Avenida 25 de Mayo N#329 near Calle Ecuador. Tel. 452-9125.
Café Express Bolivar Typical CBBA coffee house and outdoor café. Calle Bolívar E#145, between Avenida 25 de Mayo and San Martín. Closed at lunch time and on Sundays.
Café Frances Les Temps Moderns Upper class French pastry, snack, and coffee shop. Serves crepes and quiches. Open 8:00 to 21:30 daily, Closed Sunday. Now has two locations in Cochabamba: • Calle España #140, between Avenida Heroínas and Calle Colombia. • Café Paris: Calle España – Esquina Bolívar near Plaza 14 de Septiembre.
Café Metrópolis A café restaurant that serves everything from German pancakes to large salads and great pastas. Said to be very popular with students and travelers, probably because of its enormous serving sizes, Calle España N #0299.
Café Sulico Nice coffee shop. Pasaje Boulevar #775 in the Recoleta. Tel. 448-7721.
California Burgers & Donuts Almost the real thing. Avenida 25 de Mayo near Avenida Heroínas.
Canguro Popular salteñería with delicious Bolivian style meat pies. Calle Colombia-Esquina Calle España.
47 Cantonata Fine Italian cuisine. Pizzas also available. www.lacantonata.com.bo. Calle España #409 - Esquina Calle Mayor Rocha. Tel. 425-9222 or Tel. 425-9222.
Casa del Campo One of the best restaurants in Cochabamba. Internation, Argentine, and Bolivian dishes. #618 Boulevar de la Recoleta and Avenida Uyuni #733 in the Recoleta complex. Tel. 424-3937.
Chicken Kingdom Fried chicken Bolivian style. Two locations in Cochabamba: • Calle San Martín #150, between Heroínas and Colombia. Tel. 450-4033. • Avenida Santa Cruz #1124 between Padilla and Oblitas. Tel. 448-6905
Chifa China Chinese cuisine. Take out food available. Open daily and holidays from 11:30 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 22:30. Avenida Pando #1182, next to Channel 4. Tel. 428-5786.
Chop Taquiña Large restaurant with pleasant outdoor patio located adjacent to the Taquiña Beer Plant on the top of a hill at the edge of the city. Well worth the 15 minute taxi ride for succulent roast duck and a variety of other national dishes. Excellent food. Open daily. Avenida Taquiña S/N. Tel. 428-8676.
Comida Vegetariana As the name implies, a decent location for vegetarians. Avenida Heroínas E#262.
Cortis Salteñas of various kinds. Avendia Ballivián #688 (El Prado), Tel. 452-1843.
Cristal American style breakfasts and coffee shop. Avenida Heroínas E#552.
De K’ff’e Upscale coffee house. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pastries. Avenida Pando #1143, Recoleta, Tel. 440-2050.
Dumbo’s Bolivia’s famous ice cream chain also has American style breakfasts, hamburgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida Heroínas #E-354 on the corner of Arce. Tel. 450-1300. • Avenida Ballivián, on the corner at the end beginning of the Prado. Tel. 423-4223.
Edén A repostería or upscale dessert and pastry shop. Open weekdays from 8:30 to 10:00 and 14:30 to 20:00. Saturdays from 8:30 to 16:00. Closed on Sundays. Calle España #N-0239, Tel. 422-5718.
El Cabrito Churrasquería Meat dishes Bolivian style. Beef and goat. Avenida Aroma #0845 between 16 de Julio and Oquendo. Tel. 423-3842.
48 El Caminante Excellent Bolivian dishes served in outdoor courtyard. Open for lunch only on weekdays. Highly recommended. Avenida Arce S#628.
El Horno Bolivian Salteñas. Ladlislao Cabrera #344 between 25 de Mayo and E. Arze, Tel. 422-3011.
Eli’s Pizza and Fast Food The same fast food chain as in La Paz. There are three locations in Cochabamba. • 25 de Mayo – Esquina Calle Colombia, Tel. 425-9249. • Zona Hipdromo at IC Norte Supermarket, Tel. 440-3030. • Zona Norte at Calle América #686, Tel. 448-7277.
El Griego Greek food including gyros. Also Greek style pasta. Serves dinner only. Calle España #0386 – Esquina Venezuela.
El Portón Churrasquería Steak house which also serves pork and fish dishes. Salad buffet. Outdoor seating available. Avenida Papa Paulo #190. Tel. 453-0805.
El Prado Fancy ice cream shop with outdoor seating. Calle Ballivían – Esquina Calle México.
Expresso Café Bar Coffee and other drinks. Calle Esteban Arce #340 – Esquina Plaza Principal. Tel. 425-6861.
Fratelos Bar & Restaurant Good pasta and fish dishes. Located on Calle Pando #1143 near the Recoleta. Tel. 440-2050.
Gopal Vegetarian and East Indian food. Open daily from 8:00 to 21:00. Breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner. Calle España N#0250 – between Calle Ecuador and Calle Colombia in the Galería Olimpía, Tel. 423-4082.
Globos Cochabamba’s other ice cream chain. Globos has two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida Santa Cruz #1306, near Esquina Beni. Tel. 440-2222. • Calle General Acha #157. Tel. 450-2020.
Habana Café Authentic Cuban food and drinks. Open late. Calle Mayor Rocha E#0348.
Hwa Interesting Japanese and Korean dishes. Lunch and dinner. Calle Salamanca #868 – Esquina Calle Carrillo, Tel. 414-0213.
Jacaranda Restaurant Avenida Tado Haenke #2150, near Avenida Melchor Pérez de Holguín. Tel 428-6421.
49 Kabbab – Las Mil y Una Noches Kebabs and other Iranian/Persian foods. Located in Queru Queru on Calle Potosí N#1392 near Portales. Tel. 424-9149.
Kausay Pancake and waffle house with other breakfast dishes. Open 8:30 to 19:00 daily. Saturday from 8:30 to 12:00 noon. Closed on Sunday. Calle 25 de Mayo #323, Tel. 452-9125 or Cell 7272-1561.
La Bambola USA style snack shop with coffees, juices, and submarine sandwiches. Calle Jordán – Esquina Lanza.
La Bohemia This café serves both mainstream and vegetarian dishes as well as salads and snacks. Calle España - Esquina Calle Ecuador.
La Brasa Roja Churrasquería Grilled meats. Two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida Aroma #859, between 16 de Julio and Oquendo, Tel. 450-7926. • Avenida Oquendo #525, near Calle Calama. Tel. 450-0875.
La Estancia Located just inside the Recoleta complex E#718 and Calle Uyuni #0786. La Estancia serves European, Argentine, and Bolivian dishes and is considered one of the best restaurants in all of Bolivia. Best of all, prices run only about $5 USD a dish. Tel. 424-9262.
La Granja Tourist class international food with three locations in Cochabamba. Tel. 448-7316 or Cell 7220-1418. • Boulevar de la Recoleta • Avenida Padilla #680 • Avenida Uyuni #187
Lai-Lai and Lai-Lai Diamante Chifa Chinas with a nice ambiance. Located in the Recoleta complex at E#0729 and another location across the walkway. Also has take-out service. Tel. 424-0469
Las Banderas/Charro Tacos Good Mexican food and standard Bolivian dishes. Calle América – Esquina Pando.
Las Leñas del Valle Pizza Nice pizza, one of the few in Bolivia that serves thin crust. Open 18:15 to 23:00 Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. There are two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida San Martín #179, between Bolívar and Heroínas. Tel. 450-0674. • Avenida Aniceto Padilla #741 – Esquina Pasaje Tupiza in the Recoleta, Tel. 448-6887.
Los Castores Salteñas of different kinds. Paseo El Prado #N-790 – Esquina Calle Oruro, Tel. 425-5985.
50 Papa Gallo Chicken and other Bolivian dishes. Two locations in Cochabamba: • Avenida América #O-236 – Esquina Zamudio, Tel. 424-1341. • Calle Aniceto Padilla #590, Plaza de la Recoleta, Tel. 448-5848.
Patio de Comidas Shopping mall type fast food including Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Argentine and Bolivian. Plaza Colón. Open all night but closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Pistachos Restaurante International and national dishes. Dinner only. Calle Juan J. Pérez #1378, near the corner of Avenida Campero, Tel. 444-7388 or Cell 7075-5023
Rodizio Búfalo Brazilian style meat dishes cooked on a grill plus an extensive salad bar. Located in the Torres Sofer, Calle Oquendo N#624 on the second floor, Esquina Lanza. Lunch and dinner (all you can eat!) served most days (check schedule for Sundays and Mondays).
Salón de Té Niña Mosa Bolivian style teahouse with excellent variety Bolivian pastries including cheese empanadas. Three locations in Cochabamba: • Calle Ecuador #639 between Calle Antezana and Calle Lanza. Tel. 422-1614. • Avenida América #0436, Edificio Jague. Tel. 445-4015. • Calle Oquendo #654, Torres Sofer mezzanine, Tel. 453-2466.
Snack Uno Excellent vegetarian cuisine including pizza and pasta in the evenings. Avenida Heroínas – Esquina San Martín.
Sola Pastas Italian pasta house. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Sunday lunch only. Two locations in Cochabamba. • Avenida Humbolt #932, Tel. 440-0905. • Pasaje Boulevar, in the Recoleta, Tel. 429-7648
Solo Mio Italian owned, produces great dishes a la napolitana. Dinner only is served during the week but they add lunch service on the weekends. Avenida América E#826 between Pando and Melchor Urquidi. Tel. 428-3379.
Souvenir A good salteñería. Clean and modern. Also serves crepes. Avenida 25 de Mayo N#0391.
Suiza Elegant European cuisine. An expensive restaurant by Bolivian standards but with very good food. Avenida Ballivián #820, Closed on Sunday evenings, Tel. 425-7102.
Sucremanta Pork prepared the traditional Chuquisaca way including fritanga, fricasé, chicarrones, chorizo and of course, lechón. These are all typical Bolivian dishes well prepared. Avenida Arce is the main restaurant with a branch on Avenida Ballivián N#560.
51 Tuesday Coffee shop and restaurant fare. Open 10:00 to 24:00 daily. Avenida América #752, between Calle Pando and Calle Potosí. Tel. 448-7042.
Zürich Tea Room Old fashion tea room with pastries, ice creams, coffee and teas. Calle Pando #1182 , between the Plazuela Recoleta and Calle Tupiza, Tel. 448-5820. Closed on Tuesdays. Note, this tea room was scheduled to move to the Plazuela Quintanilla, Calle La Paz #781, adjacent to Monopol in 2006. Call 452-9617 for additional information.
Lake Titicaca Area
Akwaba Café Coffee shop. Avenida 6 de Agosto near the end of Calle Cabo Zapana. Copacabana. Open 10:00 to 22:00 daily.
Pacha Café Restaurant Pizzería Well known restaurant in Copacabana. International and Bolivian dishes. Indoor and terraza seating. Avenida 6 de Agosto. Tel. 862-2206.
Puerto de Sol Restaurant Fish dishes as well as continental and vegetarian cuisine. Avenida 6 de Agosto S/N – Esquina Calle Bolívar. Copacabana. Tel. 862-2232.
La Paz
Centro/City Center
14 de Septiembre Restaurant Traditional Bolivian dishes. Holiday specials. Lunch and dinner. Calle Murillo #764-E between Calle Graneros and Calle Santa Cruz, Tel. 231-1296.
Alexander’s Coffee Shop Full breakfasts, pastries, and sandwiches. Very good menu and food. Open daily 8:00 to 1:00. Two locations in the city center: • Avenida 16 del Julio (Prado), Tel. 231-2790 • Calle Potosí #1091, Tel. 240-6482 and Tel. 222-1259
Al Manar Restaurante Mediterranian and Middle Eastern food. Calle Mercdo #1391-Esquina Loayza. Tel. 220-4656.
Angelo Colonial Café Restaurant Continental cuisine, Bolivian style. Caters to backpackers. Calle Linares #922. Tel. 236-0199.
52 Bodeguita Cubana Cuban food and sandwiches, Cuban cigars. www.labodeguitacubana.com. Calle Federico Zuazo #1665. Tel. 231-0363.
Burger King American style hamburgers and breakfast sandwiches, clean restrooms. Two locations in the city center: • Calle Socabaya – Esquina Mercado, Tel. 240-8593. • Another branch is located on the Prado
Café Berlin European style coffee house. Calle Mercado #1377 – Esquina Calle Loayza, Tel. 220-0696.
Café Ciudad Restaurant and coffee shop. Large menu with reasonable prices. Open 24 hours a day. Take out available. Plaza del Estudiante on the corner of Calle Batallón Colorados, Tel. 244-1827.
Café La Terraza Full breakfasts and a variety of standard luncheon and dinner dishes. Avenida 16 de Julio next to Burger King on the Prado, Tel. 231-0701.
Café Torino Continental breakfast and pastries, Internet Café. Calle Socabaya #457, inside the Hotel Torino courtyard.
Casa de los Paceños Traditional Bolivian dishes. Avenida Sucre #814, Tel. 278-0955.
Casa Nostra Trattoría Fine Italian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays. Avenida Ballivián (Between Calle 15 and Calle 16, Calacoto, Zona Sur. Tel. 279-2417.
Confitería Club La Paz Coffees and pastries. Known as a famous meeting place for Bolivian politicos, former Nazis, and even Jewish refugees. Calle Camacho #1202 – Esquina Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz, Tel. 212-6265.
Contigo Peru Peruvian seafood dishes including ceviche. Open from Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 22:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00. Two locations in city center: • Contigo Peru I, Calle Héroes del Acre #1734 – Esquina Capitán Castrillo, Galería Simón in San Pedro. Tel. 248-5814. • Contigo Peru II, Avenida 16 de Juilo #1655, Edificio Alameda, 2nd floor Mezanine, No. PT-9, Tel. 231-7185.
Dumbo’s Heladería Ice creams, desserts, and upscale coffee shop fare. Avenida 16 de Julio on the Prado.
53 Eli’s Restaurant & Confitería Fast food Bolivian-American style, oldest shop on corner is famous Jewish deli. Open from 8:00 to 23:00 hours daily. • Two restaurants at Avenida 16 Julio on each side of the Cine Monje Campero, Tel. 231-9295. • Another outlet across the Prado at Edificio Cosmos, across from Hotel Plaza. Tel. 231-8171.
El Lobo Israeli and Middle Eastern food. Hebrew spoken. www.lobo.co.il. Calle Illampu #411 – Esquina Santa Cruz, Tel. 7156-4830 (Cell).
Fridolín, Pastelería Austriaca Pastries and ice cream, salads, sandwiches, pizza and small selection of national and international dishes. Avenida 6 de Agosto #2415, Tel. 215-3188.
La Casa del Corregidor Continental and Bolivian dishes. The Corregidor has weekend peña folklóricas. Open Monday through Saturday. Calle Murillo #1040, Tel. 236-3633.
La Gaita Famous for salteñas and Bolivian sandwiches de chola. The Gaita also has fixed luncheon dishes for $15 BS. Open 8:30 to 22:00 daily. Calle Potosí #1365, between Calle Loayza and Calle Colón.
Laksmi Vegetarian cuisine from India. Calle Sargárnaga #213, 2nd floor of Galeria Chukiyawu, Tel. 221-3048.
La Luna Café Pub Coffee house. Open daily until 21:30. Calle Oruro #197 – Esquina Murillo behind the main post office in Centro. Tel. 233-5523.
La Nápoli Pizzería and ice cream shop with full breakfasts. Plaza Murillo #1131 on the north side of the plaza adjacent to movie theater, Tel. 220-4090.
Layq’a Café Pub Restaurant Breakfast and traditional Bolivian Andean dishes including llama steaks. Calle Linares #897, Tel. 246-0903.
Les Pot Pourri des Gourmets Restaurant and Tea Room French and Bolivian dishes. Fixed meals, Calle Linares #906 near Calle Sagárnaga in the Coca and Textile Museum Building, Tel. 7154-0082 (Cell).
Luna’s Coffee Pub Coffees, sandwiches, juices, ice creams. Open 7:00 to 21:00 daily. Calle Sagárnaga #289, Esquina Linares, Tel. 231-1568.
Manantial Vegetarian and stir fry dishes. Calle Potosí #909, inside the Hotel Gloria.
54 Manolo Bar Cafetería Expanded coffee shop menu. National and international dishes and snacks. Calle Camacho near the Obelisco.
Naira Restaurant and peña folklórica. Primarily national dishes. Open daily 12:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 22:30. Calle Sagárnaga #161, 2nd floor patio, Tel. 235-0530.
Oasis Café Full breakfasts and other coffee shop food. Calle Linares #947.
Pepe’s Coffee Bar Coffee shop with full breakfasts, pastries and other deserts, and sandwiches (Take Out available). Open 8:00 to 20:30 daily. Calle Jiménez #894, off Calle Linares, Tel. 245-0788.
Pollo Copacabana Fried chicken in a basket (mainly take out dishes), Calle Comercio – Esquina Sanjinés and Calle Potosí – Esquina Colón, as well as Avenida 16 de Julio – Plaza del Estudiante, all in the Centro.
Profumo di Caffé Italian coffee house and pastry shop. Open daily from 8:30 to 20:00. Plaza San Francisco #503, in the Centro Cultural Mueso. Tel. 231-3824.
Restaurante Rincón Líbano Lebanese and Bolivian dishes. Avenida Illimani #1658, Centro, Tel. 220-2780.
Restaurante Suricachi Traditional Bolivian dishes, Avenida 16 de Julio #1598, Tel. 231-2135.
Sol y Luna A café bar with music, games, and a book exchange, Calle Murillo #999, near the corner of Calle Cochabamba.
Tambo Colonial Full breakfasts, regular and vegetarian food. Open 7:00 to 10:30 and 17:00 to 22:30 daily. Calle Illampu #704, inside the Residencial Rosario. Hotel also houses the Jiwhaki Internet Café. Tel. 245-1658.
Yussef Arab & Middle Eastern cuisine Libanese specialties, Calle Sagárnaga #380, first floor, near the corner of Calle Illampu. Tel. 231-7099.
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Miraflores District
Cevichería Mi Perú Peruvian seafood, including lemon-cooked raw fish dishes called ceviche, Avenida Saavedra #1983 in the Edificio Italia, Tel. 222-7578.
Lomas de Aranjuez Bolivian dishes. Open 12 noon to 21:00 Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. Calle 15 de Abril – Esquina Avenida Titu Yupanquui one block from Hospital San Gabriel.
Paladar Restaurant Brazilian cuisine. Take out available. Avenida Saavedra #1946, near Calle Villalobos, Edificio Cristembo. Tel. 224-1520.
Siempre Contigo Peru Peruvian seafood including ceviche. Edificio Providencia, Miraflores Stadium, Tel. 224-2736.
Sopocachi District
Alexander’s Coffee Shop Full breakfasts, pastries, and sandwiches. Open daily 8:00 to 1:00. Avenida 20 de Octubre #2463, across from Plaza Avaroa. Tel. 243-1006.
Armonía Vegetarian cuisine, Avenida Ecuador #2286, Tel. 241-2858.
Beatrice Italian Restaurant Italian cuisine, fresh pastas. Open 12:00 noon to 22:00 daily. Calle Guachalla, Edificio Nicol, Tel. 241-7168.
Café La Terraza Full breakfasts and varied standard coffee shop fare. Avenida 20 de Octubre #2339, Tel. 242-2009.
Chifa Emy Chinese food. Fixed lunch bargain at $15 BS. Avenida 20 de Octubre #927, across from Plaza Avaroa, 11:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 23:00 daily. Tel. 244-2651 or Tel. 244-1467.
Circúlo Italiano Traditional Italian food. Sunday Buffet $35 BS, Avenida 6 de Agosto #2563. Tel. 243-1159.
Don Vittorio Italian food including pizza, Avenida 6 de Agosto, Edificio V Centenario, Tel. 244-1332.
El Arriero Argentine grill. Avenida 6 de Agosto #2535, Tel./FAX 243-5060 and Cell 7059-8410.
Eli’s Retaurant Confitería Fast American food Bolivian style, Avenida 6 de Agosto #2548, across from Italian Embassy. Tel. 243-4411.
56 Fina Estampa Upscale Peruvian food including seafood dishes. Open Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 22:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 16:00. Capitán Ravelo – Esquina Calle Belisario Salinas. Tel. 244-4832.
Fridolin Pastelería Austriaca Pastries and ice cream, salads, sandwiches, pizza and small selection of national and international dishes. Comercial La Chiwiña – San Miguel, Zona Sur. Tel. 277-0465.
Kuchen Stube Ice cream and pastry shop, Calle Rosendo Gutiérrez #461 in Edificio Guadalquivir. Tel. 242-4089.
La Bodeguita Cubana Cuban food, Federico Zuazo #1665, Tel. 231-0782.
La Casa Pandora Café Restaurant Pastas, seafood, meat and fondues. Open 11:00 – 23:30 daily. Calle G. Gozalves #221, San Jorge. Tel. 211-5178.
La Comedie An art café that serves French cuisine, Open daily for lunch and then dinner until midnight. Pasaje Medinacelli #2234, Tel. 242-3561.
La Espiga Pastelería Empanadas, pastries, and salads. Open 8:00 to 20:00 daily. Avenida Arce 2390, Tel. 244-2925.
La Quebecoise French Canadian cuisine, Avenida 20 de Octubre #2387, Tel. 212-1682.
La Tranquera Restaurante International and national dishes. Open daily from 12:00 to 23:00. Located in the Camino Real Hotel. Calle Capitan Ravelo #2123 near the Puente Las Americas. Tel. 244-1103.
Las Cascadas Food Court Cluster of small restaurants with in indoor and outdoor seating. Avenida 6 de Agosto #2614 – Esquina Calle Pinilla., Tel. 243-3255.
Maphrao On Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Calle Hermanos Manchego #2586 on block off Avenida Arce. Tel. 243-4682.
Matsuya Pasterlería & Panadería Coffees, hot sandwiches, salteñas and pastry. Avenida Arce, Plaza Isabel La Católica, Edificio Fernando V. Tel. 244-3162
Mongo’s North American dishes including hamburgers. Open for dinner after 18:00 to 3:30 daily, Tapas 18:00 to 20:00. Calle Hermanos Manchego #2444, near but off Plaza Isabela la Católica, Tel. 244-0714.
57 Ostería Pettirosso Authentic Italian cuisine and pizza. Open for lunch Tuesdays to Fridays from 12 noon to 14:30. Open for dinner Monday through Saturday 19:00 to 23:30, and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 15:30. Calle Gustavo Medinacelli #2282, Tel. 242-3700.
Pagoda Restaurant Chifa Chinese food. Open 12:00 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 23:00 daily including holidays. Avenida Arce #2168 across from Hotel Radisson, Tel. 244-2507.
Paladar Restaurant Brazilian food. Take out available. Calle Fernando Guachalla #359. Tel. 244-1812.
Pollos Jin San Jiao Chifa China. Chinese food specializing in chicken dishes. Open 12 noon to 23:00 Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Tel. 777-8181 (Cell).
Pronto Ristorante Italian cuisine. Dinner only. Open Monday through Saturday from 18:30 to 22:30. Pasaje Jauregui #2248, near but off Calle Guachalla between Avenida 6 de Agosto and Avenida Arce, Tel. 244-1369.
Ramjam A new age pub café with full restaurant service, Calle Presbitero Medina, #2421, a half block from Calle Belisario Salinas, Tel. 7772-0200 (Cell).
Reineke Fuchs German food and beers. www.reinekefuchs.com. Pasaje Jauregui #2241, near but off Calle Guachalla, between avenidas 6 de Agosto and Arce, Tel. 244-2979 and FAX 212-4974.
Restaurante Japonés Furusato Calle Batallón Colorados – Esquina Federico Zuazo, between Sopocachi & Miraflores. Tel. 244-2292.
Restaurant Vienna Austrian and continental cuisine, Federico Zuazo #1905, Tel. 244-1660.
Rincón Español Excellent Spanish cuisine, Serves lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. Calle Hermanos Manchego #2550, off Avenida Arce on a small dead end street, Tel. 243-5306.
Tablitas Very good grilled meat and chicken South American style. Avenida 20 de Octobre #2396, Edificio María Aydee, near Plaza Avaroa, Tel. 215-2730.
The Lounge Bistro and art café that serves a variety of Latin American and world cuisine, Calle Presbitero Medina #2527 – Esquina Pedro Salazar.
58 Zona Sur District
Abracadabra North American dishes, Calle Ballivián #969, Calacoto.
Alexander’s Coffee Shop Full breakfasts, pastries, and sandwiches. Open daily 8:00 to 1:00. Calle Montenegro #1336, near Avenida La Cheviña. Tel. 277-3410.
Break & Donuts Donut shop. Avenida Ballivián – Esquina Calle 10, Calacoto. Tel. 277-0077.
Britannia Pub Pub food. Open Monday to Saturday from 16:30. Closed Sunday. Calle Claudio Aliaga #1182, between Montenegro and René Moreno. San Miguel. Tel. 279-3070.
Burger King North American hamburgers and breakfast sandwiches. Clean bathrooms. Calle Ballivián – Esquina Calacoto, Tel. 282-5255.
Café Berlin European style coffee house. Avenida Montenegro, Bloque B, No. 5, Tel. 277.4483.
Café La Terraza Full breakfasts and standard coffee shop fare, Avenida Montenegro #1246, San Miguel, Tel. 214-0934.
Café Le Montmarte Bar Restaurant French cuisine. Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00. Calle 18 – Esquina Calle Mariscal de Montenegro at Plaza José Balaguer, Tel. 277-0479.
El Arriero Argentine cuisine, Calle 17. Calacoto. Tel. 279-1907.
La Casa de los Paceños Continental and Bolivian national dishes. Los Pinos Condos #200 between Calle 1 and Calle 2 just off Calle #21, Calacoto. Tel. 279-1869.
Chalet Suisse Superb Swiss and other European gourmet dishes, Bolivian specialties European style. Open Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 14:30 and 19:00 to 24:00. Sunday from 12:00 noon to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Avenida Muñoz Reyes #1710, Tel. 279-3160.
Chifa China Chinese food. 12 noon to 23:00 daily. Calle 22 #1512, between Calacato and San Miguel. Tel. 214-0928.
Chifa Emy Restaurant Chinese cuisine. Take out and delivery available. Los Pinos Calle 7 #777 adjacent to Círculo Aeronáutica. San Miguel, Tel. 277-0909.
El Asador Bolivian barbeque, Calle Gutierrez #2740.
59 Eli’s Confitería Fast American food Bolivian style. Avenida Mariscal Monenegro #1431, San Miguel. Tel. 277-0582.
El Campán Home cooked Bolivian country dishes, Avenida Ballivían #969, Tel. 279-1850.
Fridolin Pastelería Austriaca Pastries and ice cream, salads, sandwiches, pizza and small selection of national and international dishes. Comercial La Chiwiña in San Miguel. Tel. 215-3188.
Kory Tihuanacu Upscale Bolivian traditional dishes. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor seating available. Calle 28 #90, Cota Cota., Tel. 279-5522.
La Castellana Cafetería American and continental breakfasts, coffees and ice cream, salads and pastries, snack food. Calle Victor Sanjines #2634-2662, Plaza España in the Apart Hotel Alcalá. Open 8:30 to 22:00 Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 15:00 Saturday and Sunday. Tel. 241-1121.
La Tranquera Restaurante International and national dishes. Open daily from 12:00 to 23:00. Located in the Camino Real Hotel. Avenida Ballivián #369, Esquina Calle 10, Calacoto.
Los Cántaros French and Bolivian cuisine, Avenida Sánchez Bustamante #1906, Esquina Calle 17, Calacoto, Tel. 279-2616.
Mrs. Hutch’n’son’s Restaurante Buffet style servings, international food, fixed lunch specials $20 BS, brunch on weekends from 8:00 to 12 noon and then Lunch from 13:00 to 16:00. Regular hours on weekdays. Hours vary. 1110 García Lanza, Achumani. Tel. 279-4225.
Pagoda Restaurant Chifa Chinese food. Open 12:00 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 23:00 daily including holidays. Avenida Ballivián #1435, San Miguel. Tel. 279-9950.
Reineke Fuchs German food and beer. www.reinekefuchs.com. Avenida Montenegro, near Calle 18, Tel. 277-2103.
Restaurante Oberland Swiss, other European, and Bolivian dishes, Calle El Agrario #3118, Mallasa. Tel. 274-5040.
Yussef Arab and Middle Eastern cuisine, Avenida Ballivíán, Tel. 279-3549.
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Chifa Rosa Standard but adequate Chinese restaurant. Avenida Mier near the main plaza.
Churrasquería Parrilladas Bolivian barbecued meats including excellent sausage, Calle 6 de Agosto #1259.
Club Social Arabé Not many Arab dishes but good fixed-menu offerings. Calle Junín #729, Esquina Calle Móntes.
Club Social Croata Once served Oruro’s sizeable Croatian community, now serves standard but good Bolivian dishes at reasonable prices in the context of a nostalgic ambiance. Calle Junín – Esquina Calle Móntes.
Confitería Dumbo Well known Bolivian chain. Good breakfasts, fast food plates, ice cream and desserts. Calle Junín – Esquina Calle Potosí.
El Huerto Vegetariano Vegetarian dishes. Calle Bolívar near Calle Pagador.
Libertad Standard Bolivian dishes. Calle Bolívar #351.
Las Delicias Calle 6 de Agosto #1278, Tel. 527-7756.
La Cabaña Continental cuisine. Calle Junín #609, Tel. 525-8023.
La Casona Good salteñas and pizza. Calle Móntes #5969.
Nayama The best in Oruro. Calle Aldana – Esquina Calle Pagador, Tel. 527-7699.
Unicornio Excellent meat and chicken dishes a la Boliviana. Calle La Plata – Esquina Avenida Mier.
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Potosí
Café Kaypicchu Good vegetarian selections and breakfasts. Closed Saturdays. Calle Millares #524.
Café La Plata Standard Bolivian fare. Plaza 10 de Noviembre, Esquina Calle Linares, Tel. 622-2085.
Comedor Popular Located in the Mercado Central this place has typical dishes at a very good prices. Calle Oruro at Calle Bustillos.
Datong Chifa Typical Bolivian-Chinese restaurant. Calle Bustillos – Esquina Calle Frías.
Den Danske Café A Danish café in Potosí? Calle Quijarro at Calle Matos.
El Fogón Pub type food. Calle Oruro – Esquina Frías, Tel. 622-4969.
El Mesón Continental cuisine, Calle Tarija – Esquina Calle Linares, Tel. 622-3087.
Fricasería Doña Eugenia Bolivia pork dishes. Avenida Santa Cruz – Esquina Hermanos Ortega. Tel. 626-2247.
Le Boulevard Continental cuisine. Calle Bolívar #853. Tel. 622-3975.
Manzana Mágica Pastries. Calle Bustillos – Esquina Ayacucho.
Museo de Ingenio San Marcos Suprisingly good food in a museum cafeteria. Parilla Aries Grilled meat and international dishes. Calle María Ascencio Torrico #222. Tel. 622-3612.
Pollo Super Crock Fried chicken, Calle Padilla #6, Tel. 622-6938.
Rósicler Good selection of Continental cuisine, located in the Hotel Santa Teresa, Calle Ayacucho #43, Tel. 622-5720.
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Santa Cruz
As in the other departments of Bolivia, Santa Cruz (SCZ) has a variety of interesting local dishes and recipes, often exemplifying the flora and fauna found in the region.
Cuisine a la Cruceña
Arepas: Cornmeal pancakes filled with cheese and sometimes fried fruits.
Cuñapes: Delicious cheese-filled pastries made from yuca flour, some come in a spicy version con ají. Other types of this class of pastry are called roscas, sonsos, and masacos.
Locro: Chicken rice soup containing yuca (mandioca) and bananas.
Majoa or Majadito: Corn or rice meal served with beef, duck, or jerky slices with sides of fried eggs and bananas.
Pacumuto: Small roasted beef medallions on a spit or brochette. Also referred to as asado en palo, the medallions are usually accompanied with yuca (boiled or fried) and rice with cheese.
Parrillada: Based on its proximity to Argentina and Brazil, the parrillada or South American barbecue is very popular in SCZ. One of the most delicious cuts of meat is the churrasco, similar to the T Bone steak. There are also other types of steaks as well as sausages, liver, and kidneys for starters.
Patasca: A mid-morning tradition consisting of hogs’ head with hominy.
Sopa de Maní: A thick peanut cream soup containing vegetables and thinly cut fried potatoes.
Surubí, pacú, dorado, and sábalo: Local breeds of fish found in the tropical rivers and lakes of South America.
Zonzo: A mixture of puré of yuca and cheese baked or roasted on a stick.
Alexander’s Coffee Shop Same chain as in LPZ. Good breakfasts, pastries, sandwiches, and hot drinks. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #400, Esquina Santa Fe. Tel. 337-8653.
Bistro La Casona German run restaurant that serves European dishes. Calle Arenales #222, Tel. 337-8495.
Bodeguita de Cuba Restaurante Cuban cuisine. Calle Rene Moreno #44, Tel. 339-3128.
Buga’n Grill Restaurante Buganvillas Upscale coffee shop. Avenida Roca #901 – Esquina Coronado. Tel. 355-1212.
63 Burger King Unless you are home sick, the biggest draw at this restaurant is its clean restrooms. Two locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida San Martín – Esquina Calle Siete,.Tel. 342-8410. • Avenida René Moreno – Esquina Avenida Andrés Manzo, Tel. 337-1292.
Café Sir Francis Coffee house serving locally grown brew called Café Cabrales. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #359 in the Edificio Milenio, Tel. 333-4576.
California Donut’s Donut shop that also has Mexican tacos and American hamburgers. Calle Independencia #481. Tel. 333-4054.
Canadian Grill 3rd Anillo #1212. Tel. 343-4757.
Candelabro Japanese food including sushi and national dishes. Open 12:00 noon until 15:00 and 19:00 to 24:00 Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Live music. Calle 7 East (No. 9), Barrio Equipetrol. Tel. 337-7271.
Capri Pizzería Delicious wood oven pizza that you can eat in or take out. Family size pizza costs less than $3.00 USD. Various locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida Irala #634 • Avenida Melchor Pinto #181 • Avenia Monseñor Rivero #245 • Avenida Piraí #294 • Avenida Mutualista #3055 • Hipermaxi Sur at Avenida Santos Dumont
Casa del Camba One of the finest restaurants in all Bolivia with indoor and outdoor seating in a folkloric atmosphere. Fine wines and excellent Bolivian traditional cuisine. Avenida Cristóbal de Mendoza #539, 2nd Anillo. Tel. 342-7864.
Casa Nostra Trattoría Fine Italian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #304, Tel. 339-0400.
Chalet la Suisse Good Bolivian, Swiss, and German cuisine including Bolivian specialties made with trout, llama, quinoa grain, and of course, the ever-present llaqwa or Bolivian style salsa. Calle Los Gomeros #98 in Sirari. Tel. 343-6070.
Chez Ivonne Bar & Restaurant Monseñor Rivero #283 – Esquina Calle Strongest. Tel. 330-0336.
Chifa Box Chinese Take Out. Calle René Moreno – Esquina Avenida Irala. Tel. 339-3399.
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Chifa China Chinese food. Avenida Cañoto – Esquina Calle Libertad at the Plaza del Estudiante. Tel. 332-5865.
Cozzolisi Pizza Not that fast but decent, inexpensive pizza. Calle Independencia – Esquina La Riva.
Cuerpomente Superior vegetarian cuisine. Buffets and take out available. Calle Velasco #308 between Calle Mercado y Calle Parí, Tel. 337-1733.
Creperie El Boliche Good crepes, fondues, and salads. Even serves nice desserts and healthy vegetarian dishes. Calle Arenales #135. Tel. 333-9053.
Churrasquería El Arriero Argentine steakhouse. Avenida San Martín - Esquina Calle 4 in the Barrio Equipetrol. Tel. 333-1694.
Churrasquería Los Lomitos Excellent Argentine meats and other dishes. Avenida Uruguay #758, Tel. 332-8696. Another restaurant is located at Monseñor Rivero #201, Tel. 334-3229.
Chifa Mandarin Superior chifa china. Take out service available. Avenida Potosí #793, Esquina Irala, Tel. 334-8388.
Dely Pizza Pizzería. Avenida 26 de Febrero #438 – Esquina Padre Porres. Tel. 351-0505.
Doña Natty Variety of sausage dishes. Avenida Santa Cruz #13. Tel 335-0229.
Don Arno Brazilian Steakhouse. Calle Libertad #816, just past the Plazuela del Estudiante. Tel. 336-2660.
Don Caito Retaurant Heladería Long standing ice cream parlor with national dishes. Calle 24 de Septiembre #166, Tel. 336-6101.
Don Miguel Well established continental gourmet, Open daily from 12:00 (noon) to 15:00 hours and 19:00 hours to 24:00 midnight. Avenida Viedma #586, Tel. 332-1823.
Don Poly Peña Restaurant National dishes with Cruceño style folkloric shows on Friday through Sunday evenings. Radial 19 #2000 on the 3rd Anillo behind the Centro Comercial Chiriguano. Tel. 355-0253.
Dumbo’s Arguably Bolivia’s best ice cream parlor chain. Extensive menu. Ayacucho #247, 1st Anillo.
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El Chile Cocina Mexicana Mexican food. Calle Libertad – Esquina Cristóbal de Mendoza in the Edificio Castello Blanco. Tel. 336-8629.
Eli’s Pizza Express & Fast Food This Bolivian chain operates two delis in Santa Cruz: • 2nd Anillo across from the Colegio La Salle. Tel 335-4543 • Cine Center. Tel. 339-1145
El Herraje Churrasquería or steak house. Calle Platanillos across from the Condominio Suto near the 2nd Anillo. Tel. 339-5l71.
El Solar Pollo Broasted Chicken restaurant. Open daily from 11:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 2:00. Delivery available. Two locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida Cañoto #637. Tel. 336-3868 • Doble Via a la Guardia, Km. 6, Tel. 355-3504.
El Tinto Café serving nice breakfasts, sandwiches and an array of hot and cold drinks. Calle Ingave – Esquina España.
Escuela Gastronómica Tatapy Spanish run culinary school. Good international dishes. Closed on weekends. Avenida Santa Cruz #832, 2nd Anillo.
Fazenda Rodizio Brazilian style steakhouse. Open daily 12:00 noon to 15:00 and Monday through Saturday from 19:00 to 24:00. Closed Sunday nights. Avenida San Martín in the Barrio Equipetrol at the 3rd Anillo. Tel. 345-1422.
Fridolin, Pastelería Austriaca Pastries and ice cream, salads, sandwiches, pizza and small selection of national and international dishes. Avenida Cañoto – Esquina Calle Florida, Tel. 333-5333. Other Santa Cruz locations include: • Calle 21 de Mayo #168. • Calle Pari #254
Hong Fa Standard chifa china. Avenida Velarde, Tel. 333-1958.
Il Gato Good pizza and buffet lunch, Avenida 24 de Septiembre #285. Tel. 332-6159.
Irish Pub Traditional celtic bar grub with music and ambiance to match. Open early enough for breakfast. Plaza 24 de Septiembre, eastern side. Tel. 333-8118.
Jalapeños Restaurante Mexican food. Open 11:00 to 1:00 daily. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #338. Tel. 339-4888.
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Jardín de Pollos Basic restaurant specializing in delicious roast chicken and duck. Calle Irala – Esquina Calle Ejército Nacional, 1st Anillo.
La Bella Napoli Home cooked Italian cuisine and pizza. Open late. Calle Independencia #635, Tel. 332-5402.
La Casona Bistro German and continental food. Open Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 11:30 until late evening. On Monday from 19:00 on (dinner only). Closed Sundays. Calle Arenales #222, Tel. 337-8495.
La Castañuela Spanish cuisine. 3rd Anillo Externo #18, Barrio Sirari, Tel. 343-6516.
La Esquina del Pescado Unique fish barbeque at great prices. This restaurant serves Bolivian river catches such as pejerrey, pacú, sabalo, and surubí. Calle Sarah - Esquina Florida. 1st Anillo.
La Paila de Oro Japanese cuisine with a delicious Okinawan twist. Open 12:00 to 14:00 for lunch and from 18:00 to 23:00 for dinner. Closed Sundays. Calle Viedma #535, Tel. 335-4554.
La Taberna Terramar Spanish tapas and paella. Open 17:00 to late evening daily. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #281. Tel. 345-3949.
Las Cazuelas Salón de Té Pasterlería & Restaurant Nice buffet restaurant with Bolivian dishes and a specialization in desserts. Closed Monday. Avenida San Martín #154 across from the German School. Tel. 336-2903.
Las Castañuelas Good Spanish food in an old colonial mansion. Calle Velasco #308 – Esquina Pari, Tel. 336-4035.
Las Brasas Churrasquería or steak house inside the Hotel Córtez. Live band some evenings and Sunday afternoons. Special brunch served on Sunday. Also has vegetarian buffet and dishes. Avenida Cristóbal de Mendoza #280, Tel. 333-1234.
Las Hierras Modern steakhouse. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #300. Tel. 337-1309.
Le Coin Gourmet French restaurant. Also has Spanish and Italian dishes. Calle Moldes – Esquina Calle Oruro. Tel. 336-7508.
Lorca Café Bar Restaurante Arab dishes. Calle René Moreno #20, upper floor. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 and on Sundays and holidays after 18:00. Tel. 354-0562.
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Los Grillos Restaurant Heladería Large ice cream shop with diner type food. Avenida Piraí final in La Guardia. Tel. 384-0027.
Los Hierros Steak House Upscale steakhouse. Good salads, pastas, and desserts. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #300. Tel. 337-1309.
Marea Restaurante y Bar Seafood. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #300. Tel. 335-0080
México Lindo Claims to be the best Mexican restaurant in SCZ. Calle Independencia #561, Tel. 332-3056.
Michelangelo One of Bolivia’s better restaurants with a great atmosphere and fine Italian food. Considered expensive by local standards. Main course dishes run about $10 USD each. Closed on Sundays. Calle Chuquisaca #502. 1st Anillo. Tel. 334-8403.
Mr. Pizza Pizzería. Avenida Monseñor Salvatierra #131. Tel. 336-0011.
Oriental Eastern as in Eastern Bolivia not as in the Asian Orient. Specialty is empanadas Pacamutos. Avenida Uruguay #380. Tel. 333-7706.
New Cantón Popular Chinese restaurant chifa. Calle Tarija #601 – Esquina Moldes, Tel. 333-1683.
Pastic Ceria Café Good pizza. Avenida Monseñor Rivero #328, Tel. 333-4410.
Peña Tapekua Cruceño specialties such as trout, pork and poultry dishes. Folkloric music. Calle La Paz #115. Tel. 3345-5905.
Perú Restaurante Fish and seafood dishes. Sunday buffet. Open 9:00 to 24:30 daily. Two locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida San Martín – Esquina Calle 9 Oeste in the Barrio Equipetrol. Tel. 336-0296 • Avenida Monseñor Rivero #260. Tel. 335-1969
Pícolo Heladería Pastelería Ice cream shop with pastries and fast food dishes. Open 7:00 to 24:00. Tel. 337-8383. Several locations in Santa Cruz: • Calle 21 de Mayo #90 – Esquina Junín • Avenida San Martín – Esquina Calle 2 • Calle Andrés Manzo – Esquina René Moreno in front of the Plazuela Blacut
Pizzería Marguerita Reported to be very popular with gringos for pizza, beer, and burgers. Nice breakfasts too. Calle Libertad – Esquina Junín at the main plaza. Tel. 337-0285.
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Pollos Fono Chriss Fried chicken chain. Delivery available. Tel. 336-8790. Many locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida Viedma #709 • Avenida Santos Dumont #315 • Avenida Cañoto #649 • Avenida 2 de Agosto (Los Tusequis) • Hipermaxi Sur • Hipermaxi Norte • Villa 1ro. de Mayo
Restaurant Barbablu Excellent pasta. Eat in or take out. Avenida Ejército Nacional #150, Tel. 334-4037.
Restaurant Pascualini Italian cuisine. Calle Manuel I #385 – Esquina Calle Salvatierra, Tel. 337-5444.
Restaurant Rincón Vallegrandino Family style Bolivian dishes from the tropical lowlands. Avenida San Martín de Porres, a half block off the old highway to CBBA, the Doble Via La Guardia, Tel. 352-1170.
Restaurant Tang Seafood Chifa china with a seafood slant. Calle Republiquetas #227, Tel. 334-7082.
Restaurant Tia Lia Good food at excellent prices ($12 BS per person). A boca libre means all you can eat which is the modus operandi at this very popular buffet style restaurant. Calle Murillo #40, Tel. 336-8183.
Toborochi Restaurant All you can eat (tenedor o boca libre) buffet. Open Monday from 19:00 to 24:00. Tuesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 15:00 and 19:00 to 24:00. Avenida Santa Cruz #2561. Tel. 346-6166.
Restaurant Vegetariano The name says it all. Calle 24 de Septiembre #351, Tel. 332-1794.
Restaurante Explora Ecletic dishes. Fixed menu and a la carte options. Open daily from 17:00. Calle Bolivar #379, Tel. 332-2333.
Ristorante All’uso Nostro Fine Italian cuisine. Avenida Beni #210 Tel. 354-1567.
Reineke Fuchs German food and beers. www.reinekefuchs.com. Avenida Irala – Esqina Alameda Potosí. Tel. 314-5210
Rincón Basileiro Buffet and take out restaurant that sells Brazilian food by the kilo. Calle Libertad #321 – Esquina Soane, Tel. 333-1237.
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Sabor Brasil Brazilian steakhouse. Also has traditional Brazilian dishes such as fejoada. Avenida Cristóbal de Mendoza #200 in front of the Colegio La Salle. Tel. 339-3645.
Salteña Caliente Serves up Bolivia’s favorite empanada and other snacks. Calle Chuquisaca.
Salteñeria Cocheros Empanadas and sandwiches. Calle Chuquisaca – Esquina Modles. Tel. 332-6309.
San Ho Chifa china. Avenida Cristóbal de Mendoza #895. Tel. 343-2284.
Shanghai Bar & Restaurante Good chifa china in the 2nd Anillo. Avenida 26 de Febrero #27, Tel. 352-3939.
Taxi Subs American style submarine sandwiches. Delivery available. Tel. 336-4300. Three locations in Santa Cruz: • Avenida Melchor Pinto #743, near the 2nd Anillo • Avenida Cristóbal de Mendoza at the 2nd Anillo between Avenida Beni y Alemana (Open 24hrs.) • Avenida Irala - Esquina René Moreno
Texas Rodeo Grill Grilled meats and Mexican dishes. Located inside the Hotel La Quinta, Avenida 26 de Febrero and Calle Aroma near the 2nd Anillo. Tel. 352-7214.
Tradiciones Peruanas Freshly prepared seafood Peruvian style. Dine a la carte or visit the buffet. Calle Libertad #358, Tel. 333-1237.
Victory Bar A bar known for its breakfasts and lunches. This definitely isn’t Kansas anymore. Calle Junín – Esquina Avenida 21 de Mayo in the Galería Casco Viejo.
Vida y Salud Restaurant Vegetariano Vegetarian restaurant. Calle Ayacucho #444 near Calle Vallegrande. 1st Anillo. Closed on weekends. Tel. 333-0728.
Yuaga Guazu Restaurant Local and national dishes. Located on the outskirts of the city in the Parque Ecológico complex. Km 12.5, Doble Via La Guardia, Tel. 352-7971.
Yogen Fruz Yogurts and ice creams. Small but unique. Calle Cañada Strongest – Esquina Monseñor Rivero, Tel. 337-7221.
Yorimichi Good Japanese cuisine. Restaurant courts the large Japanese and Okinawan colony in Santa Cruz. Avenida Busch #548, Tel. 334-7717.
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Zorba’s Taverna Continental and national food. Avenida Monseñor Rivero – Esquina Andrés Ibóñez, Tel. 339-5246.
Sucre
Amanacer German pastry shop run by a charity that supports disabled children. Pasaje Junín #810B, Tel. 645-1602.
Arco Iris Swiss retaurant. Calle Bolívar #567, Tel. 464-3985.
Biblioteca Sureña Not a library despite its name but a nice coffee shop serving snacks and light dishes. Closed Monday, Calle Nicolás Ortiz #50.
Café Cultural Kaypichu Great vegetarian food including fixed almuerzos. Closed on Mondays. Calle San Alberto #168.
Café Hacheh Decidedly eccentric and eclectic coffee house with surprisingly good food. Calle Pastor Sainz #233.
Café Quito National and international food. Calle Nicolás Ortiz S/N – Esquina Calle Dalence. Tel. 691-3104.\
Choricería Doña Naty Variety of sausage based dishes. Calle Olañeta #238. Tel. 645-1572.
Choricería Las Bajos Sausage delights, Calle Loa #759. Tel. 645-2531.
El Huerto International cuisine in a garden setting. Locals consider it the best restaurant in Sucre. Serves only the midday meal. Calle Ladislao Cabrera #86, Tel. 645-1538.
El Asador Good meat and potatoes location. Plaza Cumaná #485.
El Germén Vegetarian dishes with a German touch. Closed on Sundays, Calle San Alberto #231.
El Patio Popular Salteñería. Open mornings until noon. Calle San Alberto #18.
71 Kactus A restaurant that is popular with gringos and other foreigners. Calle Camargo – Esquina Calle España.
Kultur Café Berlin An adjunct to the local Bolivian-German organization, Peña every other Friday, Closed Sundays. Calle Avaroa #326.
La Posada Retaurante Located in the courtyard of a hostel of the same name. National and international food. Calle Audiencia #92, Tel. 646-0101.
La Taverne French restaurant located in the Alliance Française on Calle Aniceto Arce #35. Has folkloric peña shows on the weekends but closed on Sundays.
La Tertulia Good Italian dishes and perhaps the best breakfast in Sucre, Plaza 25 de Mayo #59.
La Vieja Bodega Café Bar Restaurant Has national and regional dishes in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. La Bodega serves lunch and dinner daily with a peña folklórica at 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Calle Nicolas Ortiz #38 just a half block from the main plaza. Tel. 642-4551.
Locot’s Café Aventura A restaurant/travel agency. National and international dishes. Calle Bolivar #465. Tel. 691-5958.
Maxím Has a reputation of being the classiest place in town. Calle Arenales #19, Tel. 645-1798.
Monte Blanco Good Italian food serving dinners only. Closed Sunday, Calle Colón #149.
Napolitana Pizzería Ristorante Italian pastas and international food. Take out order available. Plaza 25 de Mayo #30, Tel. 645-1934.
New Hong Kong Chifa china, Calle San Alberto #242. Tel. 644-1775.
Para Ti Chocolates Not a restaurant really but a candy shop. Sucre is known of its wonderful chocolate candy creations. Calle Arenales – Esquina Calle Arce.
Pecos Bill Pizzería Pizza and other dishes. Calle Argentina #23. Tel. 645-1171.
Penco Penquitos Sucre’s best pastry shop. One outlet is at Calle Estudiantes #66 and another behind the Mercado Central on Avenida Hernando Siles #713.
72 Pollos Caludia Good fried chicken. Avenida Hernando Siles between Calle Arce and Calle Loa.
Paso de los Abuelos Upscale salteñería on Calle Bustillos #220, Tel. 645-5173.
Salamandra Café Restaurant National and international dishes. Varied menu including fast foods and desserts. Closed Sunday. Calle Avaroa #510, Tel. 691-3433.
Tarija
Cabaña De Pedro Bolivian food. Avenida Victor Paz Estenssoro – Esquina Calle Padilla. Tel. 664-2681.
Club Social International food. Calle Sucre – Esquina Calle 15 de Abril. Tel. 664-2108.
Mateo’s Restaurant Bolivian food. Calle General Trigo – Esquina Calle La Madrid. Tel. 663-0797.
Uyuni
Arco Iris Pub Pizzería Pizza and pastas. Avenida Arce #27. Tel. 693-3172.
El Fogón Bolivian and international food. Calle Bolívar #65. Tel. 593-2444.
Minuteman Revolutionary Pizza Also serves breakfast, full lunches and dinners. Located adjacent to the Hotel Toñito. Avenida Ferroviária #48, Tel. 693-3186.
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