Tía María
Tía María Samaipata
A traditional restaurant in an 1820 colonial house on the main plaza, known for majadito beef and rice, peanut soup and braised chicken, at reasonable prices.
Opened in 2016 in a colonial house at the southwest corner of the main plaza, at the junction of Rubén Terrazas and Sucre streets. It is named after 'Tía María', the affectionate name locals use for the owner, and it also has five guest rooms. The focus is on traditional Santa Cruz and valley dishes: majadito (rice with dried beef), asadito colorau (pork stewed in a red pepper sauce), spicy braised chicken, fried surubí catfish and peanut soup. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. One reviewer says majadito is the best dish they had in Bolivia. The lunch set menu is good value, and groups can book a buffet.
Opening hours
About 8:00–22:00; closes around 16:00 on Sundays (please check the posted hours)
Nearby sights
- Samaipata Plaza
- Samaipata Archaeological Museum
- Cerro de la Patria Viewpoint
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Giant Fern Forest
- Codo de los Andes
- Las Cuevas Waterfalls
- Condor Canyon