The Serenaone of the most chosen tourist destinations, offers a wide gastronomic variety that satisfies all tastes and budgets. If you are planning your next journey and you don’t want to cook, it is essential to know how much of your budget to allocate to enjoy the culinary offerings of this coastal destination. From breakfast to dinner, prices can vary significantly depending on location and type of establishment.
Breakfast and snack are usually the most limited meals in terms of options. The cafes on the emblematic Avenida del Mar offer coffees or cuts starting at 1,800 Chilean pesos (1,870 Argentine pesos), while international chains such as Starbucks raise prices to 3,000 Chilean pesos (3,325 Argentine pesos). If you prefer accompaniments, you can find everything from toast with salted butter for 1,800 Chileans to avocado and turkey sandwiches for 2,500 Chileans. Natural juices, one of the favorite options, have prices around 3,000 Chileans, depending on the flavor and size.
At lunch and dinner, fish is the most popular dish. Avenida del Mar brings together a large number of places where you can enjoy a catch of the day with fries for 13,500 Chilean pesos (14,000 Argentine pesos), ideal for sharing. On the other hand, squid or “loco” empanadas (a typical mollusk of the region) are another classic, with prices starting at 2,500 Chileans per unit.
Options for every moment of the day
For those who prefer meat, the options are more expensive. A grill for three people can reach 59,000 Chilean pesos (61,316 Argentine pesos), while the lomitos, although smaller than those in Argentina, cost around 8,000 Chilean pesos and are served with the classic avocado addition. As for salads, the most complete versions, such as those that include prawns, have prices starting at 9,000 Chileans.
To accompany any meal, drinks are a fundamental part of the experience. The options range from natural juices and soft drinks at 2,500 Chilean pesos to the popular local beers, which are usually cheaper than in Argentina. On the other hand, pisco, an emblematic drink of Chilialso leads the preferences, while the drinks maintain prices similar to those of Argentine bars.
International burger chains are another alternative. In some shopping malls, you can find affordable combos that include two hamburgers and fries for less than 10,000 Argentine pesos. However, it is important to note that dinner times at Chili They tend to be earlier than in Argentina, so finding places open after 10:30 p.m. during the week can be a challenge.
