After asking around and reading the Lonely Planet we were a bit disappointed (we are planning to spend the most time here) to hear that food in Bolivia can be ''ho hum" and that we shouldn't expect much. So it was a unexpected surprise when after an hour or so of looking around at cafes to eat at in Santa Cruz (the largest city in Bolivia) we found Republica.
We first liked the look of the restaurant as the decor was very much like a trendy cafe / bar that we would visit in Perth. Then when we sat down and we were handed the menu, we immediately thought the place was going to be great. We weren't disappointed in this respect with an amazing fillet steak ($7) and beef empanadas ($1) and of course a local beer each ($1.70).
We are now staying in the small town of Samaipata, 3 hours out of Santa Cruz, and have been impressed again with everything we have eaten. The hotel we are staying at La Posada de Sol is run by a man from Texas and his wife who serve amazing food - we have so far been impressed with (we have only stayed 2 nights so far) the Rib eye steak with Texan beans and strawberry & spinach salad and the super cheese burger with fries.
Other then at our hotel we have enjoyed a few great restaurants in town and had a delicious pizza and an ice cream sundae which was perfect given the midday heat. There is also a few great places that make a pretty decent coffee and a trendy bar run by an Australian couple. We plan to head to one of the (few) traditional restaurant to try some local specialties after asking around for some recommendations.
So far we haven't had a meal in Bolivia that we haven't enjoyed and that wasn't exceptional value - maybe getting good food in Bolivia is all about where you eat?
- Louise -
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