El Tercer Ojito
A fusion restaurant hidden in a courtyard filled with desert plants. It serves seafood and vegetarian dishes and has long ranked near the top of Iquique's lists.
Located at 1420 Patricio Lynch Street. The courtyard of an old house is filled with desert plants, which diners praise most. It has about 770 reviews on Tripadvisor, rated 4.2, and ranks 5th in Iquique. The menu blends Peruvian, Thai, and Mediterranean flavors, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Dishes include sea bass skewers with roasted sweet potato and Peruvian huacatay sauce, Parmesan-baked scallops, and vegetable lasagna. For dessert, the tiramisu is made with chumbeque, a local traditional confection. Recommended drinks include carob syrup pisco sour and a Pica lemon mojito. Prices are mid-to-upper range. Book ahead for weekend dinners. It is about a 10-minute walk from Cavancha Beach.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; Tuesday–Saturday about 12:45–17:00 and 19:30–24:00 (Friday and Saturday until 1:00 the next day); Sunday 13:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Palacio Astoreca
- Museo Regional de Iquique
- Teatro Municipal de Iquique
- Plaza Prat & Torre Reloj
- Paseo Baquedano
- Casino Español
- Playa Cavancha
- Museo Naval de Iquique