Restaurante El Puntal Andino

Among the multiple restaurants that surround the Plaza de Las Heroínas located next to El Teleferico (the cable car), is this establishment. It is a place that you must visit if you want to savour some genuine Andean cuisine. Typical dishes include Stuffed Chicken Neck at BS2200, and Trout in Garlic Sauce, grilled or prepared in other ways, priced between BS2800 and BS3800. There are also soups, stews, pastas and meat dishes, and desserts such as milk flan and stuffed figs. To wash down your meal, try a soothing blackberry wine or Andean chicha (maize or fruit liquor), which will also help you become more integrated into the traditions associated with the Merida way of life.