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(Illampu 738, Rosario; pizzas B$20-35; 1-9:30pm Mon-Sat)
If you believe the napkin
reviewers (one day they'll put Lonely Planet writers out of a job for good), this is the best
slice in La Paz. We wouldn't go that far, but this is a damn good pie, with crispy crust,
fresh ingredients and plenty of savory thrust in the sauce. It's a small place, so expect to
wait a bit.
Restaurant Paladar $$
(Fernando Guachalla 359, Sopocachi; mains B$40-60, almuerzo Tue-Fri B$20; lunch
Tue-Sun)
This cavernous place serves recommended Brazilian fare, including
feijoada
(a
bean and meat casserole, typical of Portugal and Brazil). Heavy drapes, bow-tied waiters
and smartly dressed locals would have you think it's a pricey joint. And you'd be fooled -
all this for a mere B$20. À la carte dishes are served at weekend lunches.
BRAZILIAN
Paceña La Salteña $
(20 de Octubre 2379, Sopocachi; pastries B$5-10; 8:30am-2pm)
Eating a
salteña
(a
baked pastry stuffed with out-of-this-world meat and vegetable goodness) is a not-to-be-
missed local experience. The peach walls, chintz curtains and gold trimmings give the fare
a gilded edge at this award-winning
salteñería
. Vegetarian
salteñas
are available on week-
ends only.
FAST FOOD
Armonía $
(Ecuador 2284, Sopocachi; buffet B$29; lunch Mon-Sat;
) A recommended all-you-
can-eat vegetarian lunch is found above Libería Armonía in Sopocachi. Organic products
are served when possible.
VEGETARIAN
Kuchen Stube $
(Rosendo Gutiérrez 461, Sopocachi; cakes B$4-30)
A favorite for sweet snacks with dec-
adent German pastries, reasonable coffee, fresh juices and quiche lorraine.
BAKERY
Cafe Blueberries $$
CAFE
