Comparing Cazuela across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Cazuela at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of merkén smoked chilli varied significantly — only one got it right. The simple and hearty profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. The best version came from a Patagonian lamb restaurant, which felt authentic. Carménère was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Cazuela is larger than you'd think.