El Caramaño

Santiago


An extensive menu of Chilean classics like machas a la parmesana (gratinée razor clams), merluza a la trauca (hake baked in sausage and tomato sauce) and oreganato (melted oregano-dusted goat cheese) keep local families coming back here year after year. It's a reliable choice for an affordable Chilean dinner.


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Nearby Santiago attractions

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0.16 MILES

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2. La Chascona

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3. Zoológico Nacional

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4. Patio Bellavista

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5. Patronato

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6. Parque Forestal

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7. Terraza Bellavista

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8. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

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