Sandiwichería Scala

Sandiwichería Scala is a restaurant in Arica, Arica y Parinacota. It is listed at 21 de Mayo 201, Arica, Arica y Parinacota, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Judge a place like this on freshness, consistency and recent reviews rather than decor. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu before going. Payment is in Chilean pesos, by debit card (Redcompra), credit card, bank transfer, QR code or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo, and you should always be given a receipt (boleta); in small places ask first how you can pay, and book for Friday and Saturday nights. On weekday lunchtimes many restaurants serve a menú del día or menú ejecutivo (set lunch), which comes out fast and fills up between 13:00 and 14:30; book by phone or WhatsApp for Friday and Saturday dinner, and note that the bill shows a suggested 10% tip, which is voluntary.

The business lists hours for six days of the week. The most common schedule is 9:00–15:00 and 16:00–23:30. Like many businesses outside Santiago, it closes at lunchtime and reopens in the afternoon. Note that it does not open on Sundays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. The listed phone number is 58 223 0416. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments.

Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 373 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect before you commit to a visit.