Dominó is a chain across Santiago and stopping by this downtown location gives you a true taste of…read morethe city's fast-casual food scene. I highly recommend standing at the bar if you can to watching the staff pump out orders during the rush hour chaos is impressive. Beyond the energetic vibe, the service here is wonderfully gratifying. The staff mostly didn't speak English, but they couldn't have been friendlier or more accommodating. They went out of their way to keep bringing a bilingual kitchen worker out to the front just to translate for us. We felt awful pulling him away from his work, but we were incredibly grateful for how far they went to make sure we were taken care of. The food itself is decent but definitely feels like standard fast food. The Completo Italiano comes piled high with avocado, tomatoes, and mayonnaise, which makes up for the fact that the actual hot dog meat is pretty average. I also tried the Mini Sopaipillas, which came in a huge portion and tasted a bit like empanada skin. Come here for the local vibe and the stellar, welcoming service, but keep your expectations grounded when it comes to the food.

Baquedano is the Chilean equivalent of a diner, and they serve Chilean classics at reasonable…read moreprices. They also seem to be packed no matter what time of day or night it is! The Cazuela de Ave (Chicken Soup) was warm and comforting. The chicken was a little bit dry, but the soup came in a big portion with lots of toasty bread and it was worth the 2500CLP ($3.70). The location is convenient as it is right in Plaza Italia and right next to the Baquedano metro station! Not bad if you're in the area and you need a quick and comforting bite!

A most delightful surprise, I was attended by the owner (a very nice lad from Spain) and I asked…read morehim whether he had lactose-free milk for a Latte; he replied no, but went to the nearest store and bought some lactose free milk! This is an attitude hardly seen in Chile (I am almost 50 and have lived most of my life here) kudos for such customer-mindede owner!!! all the best wishes and success :)