Fuente Alemana on Postcard

"Meet the Ultimate Sandwich: El Lomito Ask any Santiaguino the best sandwich they've ever had and they will wax on about el lomito. Marinated pork slow-roasted, shaved, and piled high onto a sandwich with copious amounts of mashed avocado, homemade mayo, and tomato slices--beer on the side. The institution and reference for all things "lomito" in Chile were born at Fuente Alemana. Grab a seat at the counter and let the 30-year veteran waitresses make you an "italiano" with the fixings. Don't even think about trying to pick it up--fork and knife a must. Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 58 (Plaza Italia, Metro Baquedano) Phone: 56 (2) 2639 3231"

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"Meet the Ultimate Sandwich: El Lomito Ask any Santiaguino the best sandwich they've ever had and they will wax on about el lomito. Marinated pork slow-roasted, shaved, and piled high onto a sandwich with copious amounts of mashed avocado, homemade mayo, and tomato slices--beer on the side. The institution and reference for all things "lomito" in Chile were born at Fuente Alemana. Grab a seat at the counter and let the 30-year veteran waitresses make you an "italiano" with the fixings. Don't even think about trying to pick it up--fork and knife a must. Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 58 (Plaza Italia, Metro Baquedano) Phone: 56 (2) 2639 3231"

Where to Find Authentic Chilean Cuisine in Santiago

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Chica Namb

Google

This place totally lives up to its fame. We were 5th in line but got a table quite quickly. Run mostly by women, there are different types of sandwiches (or more burgers) The most famous is the Lomito (which I tried and it was yummy) but there are so many other varieties that you have to come back often to try them all. Each one looked delicious. They do not skimp on the mayo and avocado. Each dish has a huge heap of it. Wash this down with a one of the beers on the menu or a soda/juice. The place has such a great vibe too. People of all ages really enjoying their meal.

Andrea Santos

Google

tasty chilean sandwiches with friendly service. a well known spot and worth a stop to taste authentic chilean food. lomito italiano: large portion with good flavoring in the meat. the mayo wasn’t too rich which i liked. fresh avocado.

Felipe Latorre

Google

This place is a classic that I’ve come to since I was a kid visiting Santiago. They have large and delicious sandwiches for whatever is your preference. Lomito (pork) and churrasco (beef) seem to be the favorites, along with a large beer. Keep in mind that it’s popular, so a line outside of the entrance is not uncommon. Plenty of seating inside and out in the terrace, and you pay at the cash register inside.

David Lazar

Google

I read many best of lists before my trip to Santiago that claimed this is a must-stop eatery in Santiago, despite the name meaning "German fountain". It definitely felt like an authentic local place with many Chileans eating inside, including families and people just off work. The place is set up like a diner or soda fountain (hence the name), which I really liked. The service and food was not amazing, but it definitely felt authentic. I got a Churrasco sandwich, which was huge and very messy. I tried to eat it by picking it up, like a normal sandwich, but struggled. I noticed many locals eating it with a fork and knife, which was definitely the better option. I would recommend a stop at this place. The food was pretty good and there menu is filled with many local favorites. It's definitely not a place to go out and eat but perfect for a midday meal or late night snack!

Cassandra Stark

Google

I would have never thought to stop here. I’m not generally a sandwich person. But I do love German. And I’m always willing to try something so highly recommended. It did not disappoint. Very good!!!! Will come again some day.

Ma Ja

Google

Old traditional sandwich place. Hugh portions. Amazing mayo and ham! Get the Italian one

Eduardo Valdes

Google

Definitely THE place to hit in Santiago if you want to taste the archetypal Chilean comfort sandwiches, loaded any way you want. I only rated atmosphere a 4 just in case you don't like smaller, rustic places. For beer lovers, they have all varieties of local beer from light to dark plus an English Stout for the heartier among you. Overall a great experience to share a meal and have an "OMG this sandwich is ginormous" moment. There is a parking garage around the corner, on the street behind La Fuente Alemana which also boasts a couple of good coffe spots if you need to perk up after such a big sandwich.

Karren Wong

Google

This was the perfect place to introduce oneself with Chilean cuisine. The lomitos melted in your mouth. It's mind-boggling that the slices of pork were cut so thinly and perfectly boiled. The meat wasn't overcooked and it retained a sweet flavor that wasn't too porky. All the sandwiches came with a heaping scoop of their housemade mayo, true to their culture. The Italiano is on the heavier side, with guac and a slice of tomato to cut through the richness. If you're looking for a bit more acidity to cut through the richness of the meat/mayo, then the completo with sauerkraut and tomato paste was perfection. Despite the accolades, this place is unpretentious. You walk in and go up to the bar to place your order. Service is quick and very sanitary. They operate like a well-oiled machine. When you look around, you'll see many locals eating there for a quick lunch break. You also get a great sense of how warm Chilean people are. Strangers just sharing a meal at the bar, but look like they're having conversations with a friend that they haven't seen in a while. The food and atmosphere really gave me a peak into the Chilean soul.

Chica Namb

Google

This place totally lives up to its fame. We were 5th in line but got a table quite quickly. Run mostly by women, there are different types of sandwiches (or more burgers) The most famous is the Lomito (which I tried and it was yummy) but there are so many other varieties that you have to come back often to try them all. Each one looked delicious. They do not skimp on the mayo and avocado. Each dish has a huge heap of it. Wash this down with a one of the beers on the menu or a soda/juice. The place has such a great vibe too. People of all ages really enjoying their meal.

Andrea Santos

Google

tasty chilean sandwiches with friendly service. a well known spot and worth a stop to taste authentic chilean food. lomito italiano: large portion with good flavoring in the meat. the mayo wasn’t too rich which i liked. fresh avocado.

Felipe Latorre

Google

This place is a classic that I’ve come to since I was a kid visiting Santiago. They have large and delicious sandwiches for whatever is your preference. Lomito (pork) and churrasco (beef) seem to be the favorites, along with a large beer. Keep in mind that it’s popular, so a line outside of the entrance is not uncommon. Plenty of seating inside and out in the terrace, and you pay at the cash register inside.

David Lazar

Google

I read many best of lists before my trip to Santiago that claimed this is a must-stop eatery in Santiago, despite the name meaning "German fountain". It definitely felt like an authentic local place with many Chileans eating inside, including families and people just off work. The place is set up like a diner or soda fountain (hence the name), which I really liked. The service and food was not amazing, but it definitely felt authentic. I got a Churrasco sandwich, which was huge and very messy. I tried to eat it by picking it up, like a normal sandwich, but struggled. I noticed many locals eating it with a fork and knife, which was definitely the better option. I would recommend a stop at this place. The food was pretty good and there menu is filled with many local favorites. It's definitely not a place to go out and eat but perfect for a midday meal or late night snack!

Cassandra Stark

Google

I would have never thought to stop here. I’m not generally a sandwich person. But I do love German. And I’m always willing to try something so highly recommended. It did not disappoint. Very good!!!! Will come again some day.

Ma Ja

Google

Old traditional sandwich place. Hugh portions. Amazing mayo and ham! Get the Italian one

Eduardo Valdes

Google

Definitely THE place to hit in Santiago if you want to taste the archetypal Chilean comfort sandwiches, loaded any way you want. I only rated atmosphere a 4 just in case you don't like smaller, rustic places. For beer lovers, they have all varieties of local beer from light to dark plus an English Stout for the heartier among you. Overall a great experience to share a meal and have an "OMG this sandwich is ginormous" moment. There is a parking garage around the corner, on the street behind La Fuente Alemana which also boasts a couple of good coffe spots if you need to perk up after such a big sandwich.

Karren Wong

Google

This was the perfect place to introduce oneself with Chilean cuisine. The lomitos melted in your mouth. It's mind-boggling that the slices of pork were cut so thinly and perfectly boiled. The meat wasn't overcooked and it retained a sweet flavor that wasn't too porky. All the sandwiches came with a heaping scoop of their housemade mayo, true to their culture. The Italiano is on the heavier side, with guac and a slice of tomato to cut through the richness. If you're looking for a bit more acidity to cut through the richness of the meat/mayo, then the completo with sauerkraut and tomato paste was perfection. Despite the accolades, this place is unpretentious. You walk in and go up to the bar to place your order. Service is quick and very sanitary. They operate like a well-oiled machine. When you look around, you'll see many locals eating there for a quick lunch break. You also get a great sense of how warm Chilean people are. Strangers just sharing a meal at the bar, but look like they're having conversations with a friend that they haven't seen in a while. The food and atmosphere really gave me a peak into the Chilean soul.

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