Portillo is a ski resort with limited independent restaurants. Most dining is through the Hotel Portillo all-inclusive packages.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Portillo is an all-inclusive ski resort; multi-day packages include four daily meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner) in the main dining room or cafeteria for Inca Lodge guests
- Afternoon tea (5-6 PM) is a Portillo tradition featuring fresh-baked rolls, jams, palm honey, cheese, and maté de coca—considered an essential part of the resort experience
- Day skiers can order à la carte at the cafeteria, Tío Bob's, and Ski Box without purchasing a package
- Most on-mountain restaurants operate during ski hours and close early; dinner service is late (8 PM start) following South American dining customs
- Chef Rafael Figueroa has led the main kitchen for over 12 years, specializing in Chilean and international cuisine with emphasis on fresh seafood and local ingredients
- The highway to Portillo closes after 8 PM daily, effectively making dining options limited to those within the resort
Budget
Hotel Portillo Cafeteria
- Price Range
- CLP 15,000
- Neighborhood
- Hotel base area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Self-serve local and international dishes including fish, meat, and vegetarian options
The Ski Box
- Price Range
- CLP 12,000
- Neighborhood
- Corralito beginner area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Sandwiches, french fries, drinks, wines and beers
High End
Hotel Portillo Main Dining Room
- Price Range
- CLP 35,000
- Neighborhood
- Hotel base area, overlooking Lake of the Inca
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Chilean and international cuisine with seafood, meat, lamb, fresh bread and daily desserts baked in-house
La Posada
- Price Range
- CLP 18,000
- Neighborhood
- Entrance of city center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Rustic Chilean cuisine, local flavors
Mid Range
Tío Bob's Mountain Restaurant
- Price Range
- CLP 25,000
- Neighborhood
- Top of Plateau lift
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Barbecued meats and fish, burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, Chilean wine and beer
Portillo Bar
- Price Range
- CLP 20,000
- Neighborhood
- Hotel second floor
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Appetizers, sandwiches, sushi, fondue, cocktails including Pisco Sour
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- The Hotel Portillo dining facilities offer vegetarian options across all dining venues. The main dining room includes vegetarian dishes alongside meat and fish options. The cafeteria offers vegetarian selections on the daily self-serve menu.
Hotel Portillo Main Dining Room
- Neighborhood
- Hotel base area
- Description
- Vegetarian options available daily alongside international cuisine; salads and vegetable-based dishes featured in rotating menu
Hotel Portillo Cafeteria
- Neighborhood
- Hotel base area
- Description
- Self-serve vegetarian options available daily as part of casual meal offerings
Local Must Try Dishes
Local Must Try Dishes
- Tío Bob's burger and Rogan burger - iconic burgers served at the mountain restaurant
- Barbecued fish and meats - grilled specialties prepared fresh at on-mountain restaurants
- Empanadas - traditional Chilean hand pies served at the Portillo Bar
- Maté de coca - herbal tea made from coca leaves, served during afternoon tea
- Fresh-baked rolls and jams - served during afternoon tea service
Non Local International Cuisine
The main dining room features international dishes including Argentinian meat, fresh seafood, and a selection of Chilean and world wines. Fondue and sushi are available at the Portillo Bar.
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