A 10 minutes walk from the metro Neptuno, Louta (a restaurant that is frequented by only those who…read morereally "know"), is what I would consider a picada -- despite the prices being somewhat high (similar to those in the Mercado Central) this restaurant, far from downtown has quality and service not seen anywhere else in Santiago. I recommend ordering the Cancato de Salmon or "Reineta" or the Pastel de Jaiba (filled with cheesy goodness) They have good daily lunch specials where executives from the surrounding areas come to pass their lunch hour. They are known for having delicious empanadas, I recommend their empanada of cheese with shrimp -- seriously good! Their fish is always fresh and Because they are so popular there are rumors that they are opening another restaurant close by. The Louta is a great place for big family Sunday lunches and group outings. Their decoration is simple and clean - especially great for families. The waiters are always super attentive - especially when you come with kids they will sometimes even give the kids a juice or treat to keep them entertained. Tip: It is always full on any given day so call in the morning to make a reservation -- especially during the weekend.

Came here tonight before heading back home and was impressed. For a reasonable price you can have a…read morepretty good burger with fries. I had the #12 Burger. That is it's name. The burger came with lettuce, mayo, jalapeños and their "fiery red sauce" which did have some kick to it. It was absolutely delicious. The fries weren't bad, either. Halfway through the meal, the restaurant cranked up the music and some of the employees went and danced in front of the restaurant. Dinner and a show! Yuber took very good care of us and the rest of the staff was very friendly, as well.

Their service was good and the staff even did a dance for us! The food was really good, but I could…read moretell some of it was frozen and defrosted as opposed to made fresh. The milkshake was DELICIOUS and creamy, strawberry was the best choice in my opinion. The onion rings were thick and crispy, THE BEST! The fries were thicker than your regular thin fries but they were piping hot so I appreciated the freshness. My burger was OKAYYY, I got the bacon cheddar cheeseburger and the veggies were fresh but the patty wasn't that great. It tasted like one of those frozen patties you get from the grocery store in a pack. It was thin and quite flavorless, this slightly ruined the burger to be honest. My brother ordered the Route 66 which had mainly cheese and mushrooms as toppings. The geese and mushrooms were mushed together lime it had been squished, and it tasted like the burger had been microwaved to make the buns stick tightest, instead of putting it on the grill. I knows it's an airport restaurant so there's not HAT high of expectations, but the burgers were the main part of the meal so it was a little disappointing. Other than that the food and service was great!

After a week of seeking out authentic Chilean food/experience all over Santiago Centro, I can…read morehonestly say that this place was my favourite. This could quite possibly be because it's SO CHEAP (I love cheap stuff), but to be truthful the food was the tastiest Chilean fare I managed to try here in Santiago. The location is tricky to find but its in the main food hall of La Vega and there are dozens of restaurants all located together in an open air, dingy space. I recommend the cazuela de vacuno (a traditional dish, basically a stew with a chicken soup like broth, a large piece of slow cooked beef, a wedge of pumpkin and a potato stewed with some other vegetables). This came with a side starter salad and soup, all for the price of 2,500 CLP. I also tried the cazuela de ave (same thing but with a 1/4 chicken instead of the beef) on another occasion.

One of the "picadas" of the Vega Chica is by far that of Tia Ruth. If you are looking for an…read moreexcellent taste of Chile that doesn't hurt your wallet, this is the place! The quality and simplicity of these dishes make Tia Ruth's stand out from the other offerings in the Vega Chica. Although, you must keep in mind this is a true whole in the wall, kind of dingy (with cats and all) but it is all part of the experience! This small restaurant has great service where the waiters always make you feel welcome (plus, they will let you know what is best to order that day...if something isn't as fresh they will be honest). They always have menus with a starter of soup and salad, juice and bread and pebre! If you are a vegetarian, this is not the place for you, but if you eat meat there are tons of different options. I suggest ordering the mechada or costillar (perfect if you are struggling from last night's carrete)! Also, can't go without mentioning the fried fish with rice - yum!

What a great location, 8th floor rooftop dining at the Somelier hotel. After a hot day walking…read morearound Santiago, we enjoyed cool breezes. The staff were friendly and attentive. And the food was excellent. I had what the Google translator called Pil Pil steak. It was steak in a spicy broth with roasted potatoes on the side. My wife had roasted steak with mushrooms. Both were very good. We'd highly recommend this restaurant.

Cool roof top restaurant/ bar. Excellent food and drinks. Definitely check this place out. The…read morecrustacean "soup" was remarkable.

Although this is a restaurant and steakhouse, we came here to get a cup of coffee and some pastries…read morewhile waiting for a flight and it was a great choice. I ordered the cappuccino italiano which was delicious!!! We also ordered a tulip, which is a cranberry muffin stuffed with yogurt and an apple strudel. Both tasted fresh, soft, and very savory. The staff was friendly and there is room in the corner to leave your luggage, great attention to detail!

la piedra es un "icon restaurant" en santiago. con mi familia hemos celebrado cumpleaños, bodas,…read moredias de las madres y muchas mas reuniones familiares. ellos se destacan por un excelente servicio, comida con sabor a cocina de mama y un grato ambiene familiar. patricio es un excelente garzon y amigo por años ha sido nuestro grazon y siempre con una gran sonrisa y amabilidad.