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Gringo Limon

Plaza Avaroa 2497
La Paz, Bolivia

Zanne
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Gringo Limon

  • November 17, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Zanne from Brooklyn, New York
Gringo Limon is more like a take out place then a cafe. It has a few tables with molded plastic or folding chairs, but the park square across the street has tree shaded benches that are more inviting.

What makes this restaurant worth visiting, in spite of its name, is that it offers a variety of Bolivian dishes served in a buffet style. Traditional foods are often stews based on organ meats that have strong flavors. In addition the use of spices can be extremely liberal. The price here is based on the weight of your loaded plate. Therefore this is a great place to select tasting portions of many different dishes.

The owner speaks some English and will tell you what is in the many trays, bowls, and pots that stand on the carts. We sometimes resorted to making animal sounds and pointing to our bodies to identify the organs for which he did not have the English and I did not have the Spanish word.

It is best to eat here around noon when variety and freshness are at there peak. By dinner time the selection has thinned considerably.

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