Loncheria La Garita

A great stop 19km on the way to La Paz, this family-run, always-busy, ranch-style-meal-slinging restaurant is as authentic as you'll find in this area. Try the asada rancheros (roast beef with beans, eggs and salsa), empanadas and local-style talega brewed coffee. It's great for kids since there are some farm animals out back amid the dust and towering cacti.