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amazing variety of topping options. The covered back patio is a wonderful break from the
streets of Tupiza, and the service very friendly.
BOLIVIAN
Il Bambino $
(Florida & Santa Cruz; almuerzo B$12)
This friendly corner eatery offers excellent
salteñas
(B$3) in the morning and is a popular spot with locals. The
almuerzo
(set lunch)
is thought to be one of the best in town, and is an excellent value in terms of kilo-per-
Boliviano.
Tú Pizza $
(Plaza Independencia s/n; mains B$16-30)
This stylish little eatery on the main plaza has
a rustic feel, high ceilings, nice artwork and good service. The food runs the usual gamut
of pizzas, pastas and lasagna as well as mains with local goat cheese and quinoa. Try the
sweet pizza with chocolate and
dulce de leche
(super-sweet caramelized milk).
PIZZERIA
Alamo $
(Avaroa & Santa Cruz; snacks B$4-9, mains B$9-15)
A green light outside marks this
popular saloon-style spot where locals and tourists mingle in the funky two-story space
with a Mexican vibe and lots of knickknacks. The menu features mainly meat dishes, like
pique macho
(beef chunks and sausages over french fries with lettuce, tomatoes, onions
and spicy
locoto
peppers), and comes in huge tasty portions.
MEXICAN
INTERNATIONAL
Italiana $$
(Florida near Plaza Independencia; mains B$18-35)
Despite its name, Italiana also serves
a variety of international dishes from China, the US and, yes, Italy. It's one of the better
tourist-oriented restaurants in town and a good spot for a cocktail, glass of wine or beer.
Rinconcito Quilmes $$
(Suipacha 14; almuerzo B$10, mains B$25-35)
You'll see few other tourists in this little
spot known for cheap, filling lunches served in a spacious dining room and a couple of
ARGENTINIAN
