I'm walking around Bellavista when I notice this place is advertising a veggie dog. Having never…read morereally been able to experience the hot dog with loads of all sorts of stuff on it because I don't eat meat, I popped in and had to try it. My Spanish is really not very good, so it was a little cumbersome ordering, and I had to profusely apologize to the staff for my inability to really express myself clearly. But, I got their veggie dog "gigante", which is really a long hot dog bun, filled with "carne de soya" in sort of a loose meat style, then topped with all the goodies, and they have tons of them. I sat there with my hot dog, and inhaled it. Thinking about it, now, and only a few days from leaving Santiago, I think I may need to go back before I depart. Sweet and patient staff, a out of this world "veggie dog" with whatever you want on it, I couldn't have been happier. :-)

Open all night long! This place is another go to munchie spot after a long night of bar hopping in…read morePio Nono. I love their Barrio Lujo, the most simple and delicious sandwich ever. This sandwich is literally bread, cheese, and steak all melted together. If made correctly it is heaven. At the Carrito they offer this along with many different Completo (Chilean style hot dogs) options. They also have a fantastic mini salsa bar. Lots of different aji (chile) mixtures that you can add to your hot dog or hot sandwich. This place is also crowded especially during the wee hours of the mornings. The carrito is a family owned spot and the staff are really nice and really quick. They also serve pop soda drinks to accompany your food, they do not serve alcoholic beverages. The Carrito is right at the beginning of Pio Nono so if you forget to eat before you go out bar hopping you can grab a filling snack before hand.

Stopped by for a quick bite. The selection here is very different than back home. The staff here is…read morevery friendly and the menu is pretty easy to figure out. Pick the type of meat you want your hot dog made from. Then pick from a number of special fixes. I got bacon lettuce and tomato with mayo. Absolutely appealing to the eye and delicious. The lemonada fruitta mente washed it all down very well.

Hogs is a gourmet take on the beloved Chilean completo (a hot dog overflowing with toppings, the…read moremost traditional of which are chopped tomatoes, avocados and loads of mayonnaise). At Hogs you'll pay two or three times what you would normally for your completo but they also have interesting choices like venison, rabbit or veggie dogs and topping choices much beyond the ordinary (quite possibly too many, in fact). The completo is a concept that I think is, sadly, a little lost on me. Like many Americans, I'm always down for a hot dog. However, when it comes to the completo, the toppings seem much more important than the weiner itself. After a couple of bites I was utterly covered in avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, shoestring potatoes and such but really wanting more meaty goodness. Overall, Hogs offered me a fine lunch but not one I'm in an hurry to run back for.

Fuente Alemana is one of those classic Santiago institutions that absolutely lives up to the hype…read more If you're craving hearty, comforting Chilean sandwiches, this is the place to go. We ordered La Gorda, which comes with a sausage, and a hamburger. The hamburger came without any toppings, but honestly, it didn't need a single thing, it was phenomenal on its own, incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rest of the Gorda was packed with kraut, mayo, and salsa, all super flavorful and well-balanced. I do wish I had added the guacamole, but even without it, the sandwich was amazing. The cooks are a group of ladies who are warm, kind, and welcoming, giving the place a genuinely old-school charm. This is an authentic spot where you can feel the pride and experience behind every dish. Best of all? The value is unbeatable. Our two orders came to just $14 including tip. Where else are you going to find that kind of quality and flavor for the price? If you're in Santiago and want a true local favorite, Fuentes Alemana is an absolute must. Come hungry and enjoy a taste of authentic Chilean sandwich craftsmanship!

So fun!! Old school, decadent, filling, good value. Way too much mayo but otherwise fantastic!!…read more Shredded beef with avocado, warm sauerkraut. Thoroughly enjoyable little hole in the way. Very traditional, like an old diner.

Loved the place and the people! Everyone is so nice . My issue is that asked the servers if the…read moreavocado was soft, and they said yes. Well guess what was harder than a rock? THE AVOCADO. So yeah... and I took it home so I couldn't ask for another avocado.... that was very disappointing!!!! So I couldn't it. It was so hard that not even the fork went through it.

I came to this restaurant upon a recommendation by a local who claimed they have the best local…read moreChilean food and recommended we order sandwiches. He said the sandwiches would be huge- he was not kidding! The menu is a little overwhelming as there are pages upon pages of options! I ordered the Chacarero and was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich had beef, tomato, and green beans. I could only eat half the sandwich and couldn't even pick it up as it was so big! You can definitely share one sandwich between two people, as it wasn't as good for leftovers. The sandwich was delicious, however, the hot sauce on the table was necessary. We went at lunch time on a Sunday and didn't have a problem securing a table.

My friend threw up and a worker slapped me across the face and laughed at my friend who had…read moreexplosive diarehha for multiple weeks after. I had the coca cola and there was a middle finger at the bottom a nd the worker started singing rick roll at me... NEVER GO HERE

It's your typical McDonald's. Nothing really special but does the job if you're craving something…read moreAmerican and familiar. It's one of the many eateries located at the touristy and popular Patio Bellavista. It's located next to the Starbucks. They offer the usual menu items you'll normally see at McDonalds in the US: Big Macs, cheeseburgers, quarter pounders, McChicken sandwiches (called McPollo), wraps, salads, fries, and McNuggets. I think I came here once or twice because my hostel was super close and I was too lazy to go far and I wanted something relatively cheap and didn't want hot dogs from the carts outside. When I visit McDonalds in other countries, i like to find the special regional items that you can't find in the US. In Chile, they have the McPollo Italiano, which has the chicken plus avocado, tomato, and mayonnaise. It's called Italiano because it had the colors of the Italian flag. You see this avocado/tomato/mayo combo on hot dogs in Chile a lot. The McPollo Italiano was pretty good. McDonalds in Latin America also offer the McNifica, which is pretty much a hamburger with cheese, tomato, onions, and lettuce. The name is fun cuz it sounds like magnífica! The desserts are usually different too - you can get manjar syrup topped ice cream cone - manjar is Chile's dulce de leche, which they love in South America. And sometimes they'll do a McFlurry with a different candy. When I was there, they did a Milka McFlurry but I didn't like it. The chocolate tasted pretty waxy. They also offered a Ritter Sport McFlurry but I didn't try that one.