Manq'a Restaurante
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Located in the heart of La Paz at Plaza Abaroa, Manq'a Restaurante is a culinary gem that beautifully captures the essence of South American cuisine. Patrons rave about its authentic Bolivian dishes, with a twist of contemporary flair. Guests like Li Kong and Cezar Krakowski emphasize the delightful flavors, particularly praising the soups and desserts that linger on the palate, along with the exceptional sauces that elevate each dish.
What sets Manq’a apart is not just its delectable fare but also the attentive service that enhances the overall dining experience. The staff, as mentioned by several reviewers, provide valuable suggestions, transforming a meal into a memorable culinary journey. The restaurant's affordability, with a set menu priced at just 85 bolivianos, offers incredible value, making it a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
From light and flavorful empanadas to stunning dessert presentations, every dish is crafted with love and precision. Many diners, including Jorn Mulder and Bo-sung Kim, recommend making a reservation, as this bustling eatery thrives on popularity. With its unbeatable combination of quality, presentation, and reasonable prices, Manq'a Restaurante is undoubtedly a highlight in La Paz's vibrant food scene.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Manq'a Restaurante
Review highlights
Based on 640 reviewsManq'a Restaurante is widely praised for its authentic and elevated South American cuisine, offering a memorable fusion of traditional Bolivian flavors with a refined presentation. Guests frequently highlight the flavorful sauces, light yet tasty empanadas, and standout desserts, which are often described as must-tries. The restaurant caters well to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options, enhancing its appeal to a broad audience. Service is noted for being attentive and friendly, with staff often providing helpful local recommendations. Additionally, wine pairings receive positive mention, complementing the culinary experience. Overall, Manq'a Restaurante is regarded as a top dining destination in La Paz, delivering consistently high-quality food and excellent hospitality.
Foods are good, loved their soup and desserts. The sauces on the dishes are flavorful and tasty. Must try their desserts! The staff was nice and gave us suggestion on tour route for our half day lay over at La Paz.
Recommended by our hosts, Manq’a was an absolute delight! Everything we tried was delicious, from humble empanadas, which were unbelievably light and flavorful, to every single dish that followed. The food quality, presentation, and service were outstanding. Honestly, we’ve dined at Michelin-starred restaurants, and the level of care and taste here rivals some of them. Great wines, excellent attention to detail, and incredibly reasonable prices, dinner for two with wine came to around £20! If this restaurant were in London, it would surely have a long waiting list and prices 10–20 times higher. A must-visit in La Paz!
Amazing culinary experience with authentic Bolivian recipes, but then a bit fancier. The wine pairings were nice, but the dessert blew our minds with how good it was. Overall very much recommended!
Amazing restaurant with outstanding food! Definitely recommended if you are in La Paz and want to experience some incredible Bolivian fusion food, one of the best restaurant I have been so far. Recommended!
A famous spot for many tourists with a good reason to be. They offer all the time a set menu that includes starter (salad or soup), main dish and dessert for 85 bolivianos (Aug, 2025). Everything was very tasty so we went twice during our short stay in La Paz. For vegetarians, they have two salads and three main meals. (One salad is vegan and one main meal is vegan) We tried 3 different types of desserts and everything was so good and well presented. If you are in town, make sure to try it out, you would better make a reservation.
After reading rave reviews about the restaurant, I went there on my first day at La Paz. I was seated straightaway though i didnt have a reservation. The three course menu in English was presented to me. There were so many options to choose from veg, vegan, fish, meat. I had a salad for started, fish for mains and a vegan chocolate cake for dessert. All of them very very delicious, top quality presentation and ingredients. The staff was very friendly and between my limited Spanish and google translate they managed to feed and water me in the best possible way. I will be heading there again for a meal soon. By the way, the portion sizes were huge so go empty stomach. I wasnt able to finish my main course although it was very delicious. For less than 100 BOL, the food was top notch. Many restaurants in Europe will charge 10 times for same quality and standards (then add a service charge and ask you to leave within 2 hours, highly likely you still feeling hungry).
Food was absolutely delicious!! Better than a lot of restaurants I’ve eaten in in London and New York. It felt like a fine dining experience. Their chef is very talented. The prices are incredibly reasonable. Great service as well.
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday (Today) 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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