Restaurants
Restaurants
We have selected the best restaurants and cafés inside and near the campus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, so you can enjoy a convenient and enjoyable dining experience during your visit.
Restaurants inside UC Campus – Casa Central
Copper Café
~5–7 min walk from main entrance
Restaurant and café that is part of the food services of the UC Chile – San Joaquín Campus.
Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, San Joaquín Campus
12:00 – 16:00 Hrs
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Castaño – Bakery & Café
~5–7 walk from main entrance
Bakery and café offering sandwiches, pastries, salads, and coffee.
College Building, San Joaquín Campus – UC Chile
08:30 – 18:30 Hrs
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Starbucks – Café
~6–8 min walk from main entrance
International coffee chain offering espresso, hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and snacks.
Salas N Building area, San Joaquín Campus, UC
08:00 – 19:00 Hrs
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Casino Fork – University Dining
~3–4 min walk from the UC Innovation Center auditoriums
University dining hall offering hot meals, salads, and a daily menu at student-friendly prices.
Aulas Parque Building, San Joaquín Campus, UC
12:00 – 16:00 Hrs
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Pronto – Café
~1–2 min walk from the UC Innovation Center auditoriums
Café and quick-service food point offering coffee, beverages, snacks, and light meals.
Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center, San Joaquín Campus – UC Chile
07:30 – 18:00 Hrs
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Mesón UC – University Dining Hall
~4–5 minutes walking from the UC Innovation Center auditoriums
International coffee chain offering espresso, hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and snacks.
Salas N Building area, San Joaquín Campus, UC
12:00 – 16:00 Hrs
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Peruvian Restaurants
Costas de Máncora
450 m — 6 min walk
Casual Peruvian restaurant with classic dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and ají de gallina. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
Av. Vicuña Mackenna 5343, San Joaquín, Metropolitan Region, Chile
12:00 – 00:00 (daily)
+56 9 5881 9204
El Ají Seco Místico
6–7 km — approx. 15–25 min by metro/taxi from UC San Joaquín (public transport required)
Traditional Peruvian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Highlights include tiraditos and authentic Creole dishes.
Enrique Mac Iver 366, Santiago
12:00 – 23:00
+56 2 2434 6269
Mistura del Perú
7–8 km — approx. 20–25 min by metro/taxi from UC San Joaquín
Highly rated traditional Peruvian cuisine. Highlights include ceviches, lomo saltado, and generous Creole-style dishes.
Av. Providencia 1187, Providencia, Santiago
12:00 – 23:30
+56 2 2638 8818
CueroVaca
13–14 km — approx. 35–45 min by metro/taxi from UC San Joaquín
Contemporary Peruvian cuisine restaurant with excellent reviews. Known for ceviches, tiraditos, and Creole dishes with a modern presentation.
Av. Nueva Costanera 4092, Vitacura, Santiago
12:30 – 23:00
+56 2 2242 6400
Chilean / Regional Restaurants
Chilenazo Santiago – Grill Restaurant
6 km from UC San Joaquín — approx. 20–30 min by metro/taxi
Highly rated for its traditional Chilean cuisine and local grill specialties.
Libertad 37, Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
12:00 – 23:00
+56 9 9728 8600
Peumayén Ancestral
Food
7–8 km — approx. 25–35 min by metro/taxi
Highly regarded for reinterpreting ancestral Chilean cuisine using local ingredients.
Constitución 136, Providencia, Santiago
12:30 – 17:00
+56 9 4958 0141
Giratorio
7–8 km — approx. 30–35 minutes by metro/taxi
Restaurant with panoramic rotating views and many positive reviews; a distinctive venue offering an excellent dining experience.
Av. Nueva Providencia 2250, Providencia
13:00 – 23:30
+56 2 2232 1827
Contemporary & International Restaurants
Diablo (Diablo Vino & Fuego)
14 km — approx. 35–45 minutes by metro/taxi from UC San Joaquín
Restaurant focused on grilled cuisine and wine, where fire and wine take center stage.
Av. Apoquindo 2730, MUT – 5th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago
12:30 – 22:30 (Monday to Saturday)
+56 9 5006 3696
La Ambrosía (Ambrosia Bistro)
14 km — approx. 35–45 minutes by metro/taxi from UC San Joaquín
Contemporary cuisine restaurant with a creative and local focus, led by renowned chefs.