Places to Eat
There are many choices for eating out, from the most expensive restaurants to the cheapest market stall meals eaten standing up.
| What | On the Menu | Where |
| Cafeterías | Simple meals | Chile |
| Chicherías | Local restaurants serving local dishes | Peru |
| Chifas | Chinese restaurants | Peru, Chile, Colombia |
| Confitería | Tea, sandwiches, cakes | Argentina, Uruguay |
| Comedores, in markets | Fixed price meals | Argentina, Bolivia, Peru |
| Fuentes de soda | Tea, coffee, sandwiches | Chile |
| Lanchonetes | Fixed price meals | Brazil |
| Parillas | Grilled and barbecued meats | Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil |
| Picado or picá | Limited menu in a family home | Chile |
| Picanterías | Local restaurants serving local dishes | Peru |
| Restaurantes | Varied menus, more formal service | All countries |
| Rotiserías | Delicatessen food, | Agentina |
| Salon de té | Simple meals, sandwiches | Chile |
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Enjoy your meal!