Restaurante Arco de las Cuevas
Grab a hearty meal while enjoying stunning views of the Andes.
Perched above the bustling border crossing, Restaurante Arco de las Cuevas serves hearty meals with a view of the Andes. This spot is perfect for travelers looking for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch. The menu features healthy options packed with vegetables, and you can enjoy the atmosphere as tourists pass through. Don't miss the chance to try their buffet, which offers a variety of flavors at reasonable prices. Just remember, it can get busy during peak hours with tour buses stopping by.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM |
Buffet, Healthy Options
Expect around $12.000 for the menú del día.
Best: Midweek visits are best for fewer crowds.
Busiest: Weekends 12PM-3PM
Quietest: Midweek afternoons
The restaurant does not have a wheelchair accessible entrance or parking. It's a casual spot, but keep in mind that it can get crowded during busy hours. Families can find hearty options, though high chairs may not be available.
To reach Restaurante Arco de las Cuevas, drive through the scenic Andes. Note that the nearest metro station is unknown; parking is available but limited. Expect a busy atmosphere, especially during weekends when tourists flock to the area.
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Reviews from Google
This is on the 2nd floor if the archway, it's like a buffet, very good, the people were very nice. Nice bathrooms too.
Simple hostel and cafe housed in the former border control post on the old pass towards Chile. Nowadays there's a tunnel of course but in the old days this pass was the only way to cross the Andes here. If you have a good car (preferably 4x4) and there is now snow or rockslides it's still possible to drive onward to the top of the pass where there's a big statue of Jesus with his arms a spread out, a so called Christo Redentor like the one in Rio de Janeiro (though this one is of course much smaller than the one in Brazil)
Good healthy food, lots of veges. Expect tourist prices though, but still not more expensive compared to main cities.
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