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(Bolívar 644; salteñas B$5; morning only)
Most Bolivians acknowledge, when
pushed, that Potosí does the best
salteñas
- juicy, spicy and oh-so-tasty. In Potosí, if you
ask around town where you can get the best
salteñas
this is where you'll be sent, presum-
ably making it the best of the best.
Pizzeria El Maná $
(Bustillos 1080; almuerzo B$15, pizza B$14-26)
You can't beat this family-style locals'
favorite right opposite Casa Nacional de la Moneda for its great-value lunches. This
yellow-painted spot is simple both in decor and cuisine. At night, it serves pizzas only.
PIZZA
Phishqa Warmis $$
(Sucre 56; meals B$20-50, almuerzo B$25)
A pleasingly cozy little restaurant lounge with
colored walls and a vaulted ceiling. The pub-style à la carte food gets mixed reviews, but
the buffet
almuerzo
is better. Attentive service and a refined but friendly atmosphere make
it worth a try.
INTERNATIONAL
El Mesón $$
(cnr Tarija & Linares; mains B$28-50)
The air at this vaulted restaurant on a corner of the
plaza is heavy with smells of warm garlic. The elaborate menu is somewhat French, with
food (steak, pasta, salads) that is a tad overpriced but nonetheless excellent. The attractive
ambience adds to the experience.
FRENCH
INTERNATIONAL
4060 $$$
(
www.cafepub4060.com.bo
;
Hoyos 1; mains B$20-75; 4pm-midnight)
This spacious
contemporary cafe-bar has earned plenty of plaudits for its pizzas, burgers and Mexican
food (and paella, if you order it in advance) as well as being a sociable spot for a drink.
There's a good beer selection.
Doña Eugenia $$
(cnr Santa Cruz & Ortega; dishes B$10-40; 9.30am-12.30pm, closed Wed)
Potosí res-
idents swear by this convivial local restaurant at the northern end of town. Head there
LATIN AMERICAN
