Took the excursion bus from Norwegian Star Cruise ship from the port in San Antonio, Chile to…read moreSantiago, Chile. The excursion stopped at Los Hornitos for some empanadas and wine included in excursion price. Both were good. As an additional treat we were given a performance of folklore dancing that was a lot of fun. The music was charming and the dancers were delightful. Los Hornitos is in the heart of the Chilean wine country and they are proud of their wines. Passed through many vineyards on the drive.

Agua de Piedra is a huge restaurant and cafe and restaurant on the side of a major highway that…read moreruns between the beach and Santiago. It has multiple dining rooms with huge windows that look outside, a dining patio, an 'express' cafe side, a specialty dessert/bakery area inside and a small fenced-in playground adjacent to the building. We dined in a corner of the first dining room, where my antsy children had enough room to fiddle around in the corner behind the table without bothering too many people. The corner was comprised of completely glass windows looking out on abundant plants and greenery. Service was quick, and everyone at my table ordered pretty different items from the large menu, which they offered in English as well as Spanish. My empanada pino casera was very good. It came in a pretty large pouch that was baked with a lovely crunch on the outside. The 2 cheese empanadas were fried to a non-greasy perfection with cheese that melted wonderfully on the inside. The Suspiro Agua De Pedra con frambuesas was thick and delicious. The dessert trio was not amazing, but it was still a nice treat to be able to try multiple items at once. This restaurant is gorgeous! Whimsical, intricate, colorful chalk-like drawings decorate the entire space, everywhere you turn. This made me smile! The space looks recently updated and very modern, but not in an obnoxious way. The bathrooms were notable in that they were the nicest I've ever seen in my life. Individual windows at the top of each stall, stall walls made of stone, and the whimsical drawings continuing even into the bathrooms. The playground is every parent's dream for a road trip!

*** 3.5 stars ***…read more Driving back from Vina del Mar on a Sunday night, we found that most of the restaurants in Casablanca were closed. It was nearing 8 pm, and we were too hungry to drive all the way back to Santaigo before eating, so were happy to spot Agua de Piedra just off the freeway, packed with cars, and open. The interior struck us as similar to a Cracker Barrel. The menu, though, was much different, offering Chilean specialties as well as food from the grill (parilla). I opted for a traditional Chilean dish that was just called Chicken & Peas, and asked for it to be served with rice instead of fries. The dish tasted like a home cooked meal. There was a very generous amount of chicken (I chose white meat rather than dark) and the peas were larger than those that we have in the US. A good dish, and I was satisfied. To drink, I had the mango juice, which was expensive (~$4) but very large. It was very sweet; not sure if they added sugar or the mangos there are really that sweet. All in all it was a good meal. Nothing extraordinary and I wouldn't say that you should rush out of your way to eat here, but if you are, like us, stranded and looking for somewhere to eat, this is a fine choice.

Need lunch or dinner on the way to/from Santiago to Valpo/Vina? This is the spot! Get the seafood…read moreempanadas. You'll thank me later.

If you looking for quick, cheap and delicious light lunch, stop by the Snack Light…read more Clean, fast, and food is good. Vegetarian platter with salad, rice and a crepe filled with greens and corn was incredibly tasty! Crepe itself was better than you find in many fancy places. Menu has plenty of other choices: Italian platter, soups, potatoes, and more - at lunch special price of 2700 pesos (!) Drink and desert included. I love Chilean version of chocolate flan, so light and yummy. Outdoor seating is nice, too.

Food was wonderful and so was the wine. The chef is Spanish and the dishes have a Spanish origin…read more We decided to try the three different rices. There was one with fish, one with seafood and one with beef. Really enjoyed the seafood and fish ones. The fish was so fresh and tender. The server explained each dish and wine thoroughly. Provided the background on each and recommended pairings. The restaurant looks a bit rough on the outside but it's super nice on the inside. There is a store to buy wines also. It was a cold day and the restaurant was cold inside. There is some seating outside and all seating oversees the vineyard.

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This restaurant operates under a new name, but a comparison of the menus revealed similar items…read more I'd still give it high ratings. The food and service were excellent, I'm my humble opinion.