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The best caldillo de congrio in Santiago
Start with Mercado Central stalls (Donde Augusto, El Galeón) in Centro for caldillo de congrio, El Mesón Nerudiano in Recoleta for caldillo de congrio and Don Peyo in Ñuñoa for caldillo de congrio. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Mercado Central stalls (Donde Augusto, El Galeón)Centro
Get: Caldillo de congrio
Simple, tasty caldillo in the market's seafood restaurants; typical price CLP 12,000 to 18,000.
- El Mesón NerudianoRecoleta · Caldillo de congrio
Get: Caldillo de congrio
Neruda-themed restaurant with art and live music.
- Ocean Pacific'sCentro · Caldillo de congrio
Get: Caldillo with congrio colorado or dorado
Dining room styled like a ship's interior.
- Parrilladas El CordobésCentro · Caldillo de congrio
Get: Caldillo, cazuela, fried congrio
Traditional room, about CLP 15,000 for the soup.
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Where is the best caldillo de congrio in Santiago?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Mercado Central stalls (Donde Augusto, El Galeón) (Centro), El Mesón Nerudiano (Recoleta) and Don Peyo (Ñuñoa). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Mercado Central stalls (Donde Augusto, El Galeón), get caldillo de congrio. At El Mesón Nerudiano, get caldillo de congrio. At Don Peyo, get caldillo de congrio. At Ocean Pacific's, get caldillo with congrio colorado or dorado.
Which neighborhood is best for caldillo de congrio in Santiago?
Most of these are in Centro. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Santiago: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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