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early (around 10am is best) to make sure you get some of the legendary
kala purca
(thick
maize soup with a hot rock in it). Other specialties include a hearty
fricasé
(pork stew)
only served on Sunday.
Manzana Mágica $
(Oruro 239; mains B$12-25; 8:30am-3pm & 5:30-10pm Mon-Sat;
) This is a
worthwhile, strictly vegetarian spot known for its breakfast - muesli, juice, eggs, brown
bread and tasty soy steaks. The
almuerzo
(B$15) is ultra-healthy and the generous por-
tions of the à la carte dinners are assertively spiced.
VEGETARIAN
El Fogón $$$
(
www.elfogon.com.bo
;
cnr Oruro & Frías; almuerzo B$25, mains B$22-70;
noon-11pm)
This spacious, colorful and brightly lit central restaurant is popular for its
range of international and Bolivian food, including llama steaks. In truth, though, it trades
a bit on its past reputation - portions aren't huge and the service leaves much to be de-
sired. Check out the English translations on the menu!
INTERNATIONAL
Mirador de Pary Orcko $$
(Cerro Pary Orcko; mains B$20-45)
At 4100m this is officially the world's highest re-
volving restaurant, offering a fabulous panorama of the city and surrounding sierras. It
takes 45 minutes to complete a single revolution, but the view is better than the food.
INTERNATIONAL
Cherry's Salon de Té $
(Padilla 8; mains B$9-22; 8am-10pm)
This cafe makes a nice but very slow pit stop
while you're out exploring the town. The apple strudel, chocolate cake and lemon me-
ringue pie are superb. It also offers light meals and breakfasts.
CAFE
Café de la Merced $
(Iglesia de la Merced; Hoyos s/n; light meals B$15; 11am-12:30pm & 2-6pm)
You
couldn't ask for a better location than this rooftop cafe: atop the Iglesia de la Merced,
right by the bells, with stellar city views. It serves very tasty juices, acceptable coffee, de-
CAFE
