{"id":77,"date":"2019-09-06T16:32:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T16:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chileando.contactchile.cl\/en\/?p=77"},"modified":"2019-09-26T14:01:26","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T14:01:26","slug":"where-to-eat-cheaply-in-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chileando.contactchile.cl\/en\/2019\/09\/06\/where-to-eat-cheaply-in-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to eat cheaply in Santiago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Ellie Greenwell for ContactChile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you arrived in Santiago<\/strong>. You\u2019re a little more settled in now \u2013 maybe you\u2019ve already climbed Cerro San Cristobal<\/strong> to check out the views. You\u2019ve braved your first few metro and micro rides, and you\u2019re getting used to live in the city. But what you really need<\/em> to know about \u2013 is where\u2019s good to eat? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago has a growing and diverse food scene, offering a range of cuisines and some pretty exciting new restaurants. But if you\u2019re studying or interning, you\u2019re probably on a budget \u2013 and it can be hard to find great, inexpensive food in the capital if you\u2019re not sure where to look for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well don\u2019t worry! Here\u2019s a quick guide of a few of the best cheap eats in Santiago, just to get you started. If you don\u2019t feel like cooking but maybe spent too much money on piscolas<\/em><\/strong> last weekend, these places are perfect to fill you up on some Chilean classics \u2013 without the cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Horizon<\/strong> \u2013\nMerced 565<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indian food in Santiago can be a minefield. It\u2019s not easy to find real traditional Indian food \u2013 and when you do, it\u2019s often at a more pricey restaurant. That\u2019s where New Horizon<\/a><\/strong> comes in. A tiny restaurant\/hole in the wall located on Merced down in the centro, New Horizon is insanely popular with locals and extranjeros. And for good reason: New Horizon offers some of the best curry<\/strong> in the city, complete with authentic naan<\/em>. And the best part? It\u2019s super cheap!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curry at New Horizon – Foto: El Mostrador <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Head over there on a weekday for their menu<\/em> \u2013 just one type of curry to choose from (meat or vegetarian), plus naan, rice, and a bebida<\/em>. All for less than $5.000CLP. Winner! A simple, quick and delicious lunch, or perfect for anybody craving Indian food they miss from back home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning: by 13:30, the lines can already be out the door as nearby workers flock there for lunch, so time your visit right or be prepared to wait a little (they work pretty quickly!). There\u2019s not much seating inside, so ask for your food para llevar<\/em> and enjoy it wherever you like! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirso de Molina<\/strong> \u2013 Av. Santa Mar\u00eda 409<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known as La Vega<\/strong>\u2019s \u201clittle sister\u201d market, Tirso de Molina<\/a><\/strong> is a covered fruit and vegetable market located just down the road from the larger La Vega market. This market is great for picking up some fresh fruit and veg<\/strong>, especially if you\u2019re not feeling quite up to the chaos of La Vega! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chilean dish “Cazuela” – Foto: Universidad Santo Tom\u00e1s<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

But another great thing about Tirso de Molina is its huge selection of restaurants to eat at a super low cost. Head upstairs to the upper floor to find a range of restaurant stalls offering Chilean, Peruvian, Colombian, Venezuelan and Mexican classics. Head up there on a Sunday (before 3pm if you want to beat the crowds!) after your weekly veg haul and enjoy a lunch of typical South American dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure what to choose? For a Chilean classic, try the pastel de choclo<\/em> (corn pie) or cazuela<\/em> (meat stew),<\/em> or go Peruvian with a lomo salteado <\/em>(strips of beef prepared with peppers, onion and tomato) or pescado a lo macho<\/em> (fish with seafood sauce). Expect to pay around 5.000-7.000 including drink, soup starter, side salad and all the bread and pebre<\/em><\/strong> you can eat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Terraza<\/strong> \u2013\nAv. Vicu\u00f1a Mackenna 24<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chile\u2019s typical fuentes de soda<\/em> <\/strong>(literal translation: soda fountain!) are great places for no-frills, affordable Chilean comfort food. Basically Chile\u2019s version of a diner, you can find these restaurants all over Santiago (and Chile!), easy to spot with their classic green Cristal-branded signs. Fun game: try to find the Fuente de soda<\/em> with the best name. Our best find so far has to be La Pic\u00e1 de Clinton<\/em><\/strong>, complete with full mosaic of Bill Clinton\u2019s face outside (yep, really). Let us know if you spot any other great ones! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, ok, back to food recommendations. One of the great fuentes de soda<\/em> to head to if you\u2019re in need of some cheap sustenance (or you\u2019re feeling in need of some fries after a long night at Miercoles\u2019Po), is La Terraza<\/a><\/strong> on Vicu\u00f1a Mackenna. Expect to pay less than $5.000CLP for pretty much anything on the menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have a ton of choice in terms of Chilean platos<\/em>, but we definitely suggest going for a classic sandwich like a churrasco italiano<\/em><\/strong>, complete with meat, palta<\/em>, mayo and tomato. If you\u2019re in a group, why not split a chorrillana<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 fries piled high with onion, beef and topped with a fried egg. A perfect cheap treat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Terraza – Foto: La Tercera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There you have just 3 of many options for an inexpensive meal in Santiago. If you\u2019re keen to explore more low-cost options, we suggest heading down to Santiago Centro<\/strong>. And don\u2019t forget about Chile\u2019s wealth of street food like sopaipillas<\/em><\/strong> and fried empanadas<\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re in need of a quick fix! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us know about your favorite places to eat in Santiago! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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