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Chilean restaurant in Temuco, Araucania
Was soll ich bei María Elena bestellen?
Was bestellen
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Cazuela
Mentioned as a tasty local dish with good homemade flavor and very affordable price, highlighting the authentic Chilean experience.
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Porotos
Recommended for its good taste and home-style preparation, offered at a great price which makes it a favorite among customers.
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Lomo a lo pobre
Specifically recommended for its notable quality and delicious taste, making it a standout dish at the restaurant.
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Cerdo Araucano
Praised as 'buenísimo' (very good) and recommended for its flavor, representing a traditional Chilean dish well executed here.
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Guatitas
Highlighted as the best in Temuco by a reviewer, indicating high praise for this traditional dish at the restaurant.
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Ensalada Chilena
Noted for its delicious tomato and finely cut onion, complementing the main dishes with fresh and flavorful ingredients.
Details
Öffnungszeiten
| Montag | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
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| Dienstag | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Mittwoch | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Donnerstag | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Freitag | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Samstag | 11:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Sonntag | Geschlossen |
Über María Elena
María Elena is a Chilean restaurant in Temuco, Araucania, known for home-style local food, including guatita, sopapillas, pastel de choclo, and araucanian pork. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, reasonable prices, and attentive service. The place is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with lunch service, outdoor seating, and a rooftop seating option. It also offers cocktails, coffee, dessert, and a wine list, and is popular with solo diners, groups, and families.
Ausstattung
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Häufig gefragt
What is María Elena known for?
It is especially known for Chilean home-style dishes like guatita, sopapillas, pastel de choclo, and chanchito araucano. Reviewers repeatedly mention the food as tasty, filling, and good value, with many saying the sopapillas and local plates stand out.
What dishes are most recommended at María Elena?
The most recommended items include guatita, sopapillas, pastel de choclo, and chanchito araucano, and reviewers also mention cazuela, porotos, and costillar ahumado. People often highlight the generous portions and the fact that the plates taste homemade and satisfying.
What is the atmosphere like at María Elena?
The restaurant is described as large, casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with both indoor seating and a fresh outdoor terrace. It suits lunch visits for solo diners, groups, and families, and reviewers note that the space feels clean and comfortable.
Is María Elena good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently say the value is strong, and the listed price range is CLP 10–15K. Comments mention plates around 5 dollars for cazuela and porotos, and other meals that stay within about 13,000 pesos per dish while still feeling generous and well prepared.
When is the best time to visit María Elena?
Reviewers suggest arriving early for lunch, since the restaurant starts filling up around 13:30 and can develop a line later. Even when there is a wait, people say it moves quickly and the food is worth it.
Is parking available at María Elena?
Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking, Valet parking is available.
Is María Elena kid-friendly?
Yes, María Elena is good for kids.
