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(Uyuni E-786 nr Pasaje de la Recoleta; mains B$38-70)
One of a knot of spacious res-
taurants across the river in Recoleta, this Argentine-style grill is a fine place. There are
thick, juicy steaks (it's worth upgrading to the Argentine meat), ribs and kidneys, as well
as fish and chicken, all sizzled on the blazing grill in the middle. There's also a decent
salad bar and very good service.
La Cantonata $$$
(España & Mayor Rocha; mains B$45-70; noon-2:30pm & 6:30-11:30pm Tue-Sat)
This classy Italian place is one of the city's most reputable places to eat. The cozy interior
has a roaring fire, candlelit tables and waistcoated waiters. Pizza and pasta are top notch
but pricey.
ITALIAN
Casa de Campo $$$
(Pasaje de la Recoleta 618; mains B$43-67)
A Cochabamba classic, this loud and cheer-
ful partly open-air restaurant is a traditional spot to meet, eat, and play
cacho
(dice).
There's a big range of Bolivian dishes and grilled meats; the food is fine (and piled high
on the plates) but the lively, unpretentious atmosphere is better.
LATIN AMERICAN
Búfalo's Rodizio $$$
(Oquendo N-654, 2nd fl Torres Sofer; buffet B$69; noon-11pm Tue-Sat, lunch only
Sun, dinner only Mon)
This all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style grill has smart waiters bringing
huge hunks of delicious meat to your table faster than you can pick up your fork. There's
a large salad bar but, let's face it, it's designed for the carnivore.
BRAZILIAN
Savarín $
(Ballivián 626; almuerzo B$19)
Despite lacklustre service this is a popular, well-estab-
lished barn on Ballivián with a wide streetside terrace where people congregate at
lunchime for filling
almuerzos
(set lunches) and, in the evening, for a beer or three.
LATIN AMERICAN
Vicunqui $$$
ARGENTINE
