Don del Chef

Chilean Food & Local Eateries in Temuco, Araucanía

5.0 (217)

Category	Chilean Food & Local Eateries
Address	Ocho Nte. 01264, 4780000 Temuco, Araucanía
Street	Ocho Nte
Area	Temuco, Araucanía
Phone	9 5101 5386 · WhatsApp
Google rating	5.0 (217)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 8, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	13:00–21:00
Thursday	13:00–21:00
Friday	13:00–21:00
Saturday	13:30–21:00
Sunday	01:30–21:00

About Don del Chef

Don del Chef es una experiencia única en Temuco donde puedes disfrutar de una gastronomía local con un toque gourmet. Un refugio gastronómico lleno de sorpresas que debes conocer. "Atendemos con cariño, cocinamos con amor".

Don del Chef is a Chilean food restaurant in Temuco, Araucanía. It is listed at Ocho Nte. 01264, 4780000 Temuco, Araucanía, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

In Chile lunch is the main meal of the day, roughly from 13:00 to 15:00, once (afternoon tea) comes between 17:00 and 19:00 and dinner rarely starts before 20:30, busiest at weekends. At lunchtime many places serve a menú del día (set lunch), the bill shows a suggested 10% tip that is voluntary, and in the cities almost everything can be ordered for delivery through PedidosYa, Uber Eats or Rappi. Picadas and Chilean restaurants serve cazuela (meat and vegetable broth), charquicán, pastel de choclo (corn pie) and porotos granados (bean and corn stew), the last two mostly in summer when fresh corn is in, chorrillana (a loaded plate of chips to share) and mote con huesillo as a cold drink-dessert; lunch is the main meal and many close early in the evening.

The business lists hours for five days of the week. Typical hours are 13:00–21:00. Note that it does not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. You can reach Don del Chef on 9 5101 5386; calling is the quickest way to ask about availability, appointments or directions, and many businesses in Chile also answer on WhatsApp. Its website is instagram.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 217 reviews, placing it among the better-rated Chilean food restaurants and picadas in Temuco on this site.

How Don del Chef compares with other chilean food & local eateries in Temuco

Of the 8 chilean food & local eateries in Temuco with at least 20 reviews, none is rated higher than its 5.0.
It opens on Sundays, which only 4 of the other 7 chilean food & local eateries in Temuco with published hours do.
Nearest other chilean food & local eateries: MARIA ELENA RESTAURANT (2.2 km), el mono sandwich (3.1 km), Restaurant Rapa Nui (3.1 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Ro Muñoz 3 months ago

Fuimos a almorzar en pareja y fue una experiencia realmente muy grata. El lugar tiene un ambiente tranquilo, acogedor y muy familiar. De hecho, funciona en una casa, lo que le da un encanto especial y hace que uno se sienta muy cómodo desde que llega. La atención fue excelente. En todo momento estuvieron pendientes de si necesitábamos algo, siempre con mucha amabilidad y buena disposición, sin sentirse invasivos. Pedí un salmón a la plancha acompañado de verduras salteadas y piñones, y estaba exquisito. Se notaba que los ingredientes eran frescos y que la preparación estaba hecha con dedicación y cuidado. La presentación del plato también era muy bonita. Para acompañar el almuerzo pedí una infusión de hierbas naturales y me encantó que la sirvieran con una rodaja de limón y miel natural para endulzar si uno quería. Son esos pequeños detalles los que hacen que la experiencia se sienta mucho más cálida y especial. La relación precio-calidad me pareció muy buena. Se nota el cariño que ponen en cada preparación y en la forma de atender a las personas. Sin duda volveríamos y lo recomiendo totalmente para quienes busquen comida preparada con dedicación, un ambiente acogedor y una at

Mark Mills 7 months ago

A great little independent restaurant. Delicious, tasty meat dishes. Delicate pasta dishes. Good value and excellent service. A little gem!

Sara Storry a year ago

Wonderful authentic food served in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Jose provided exceptional service with a warm, personal touch. He was especially kind and patient to our group from Canada, despite our limited Spanish. I would highly recommend this experience when visiting Temuco.

Manda Maggs a year ago

What a wonderful place. We found it by chance while attending our conference, and it was delightful. Great food, and a wonderful host. He went out of his way to make us feel welcome and attend our group. I will go back again!

Jules RISSER a year ago

This is a must go if you happen to be in Temuco. Cocina casera, they have their own veggie patch, and cook with love. Homy, humble and authentic!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Don del Chef located?

Don del Chef is at Ocho Nte. 01264, 4780000 Temuco, Araucanía, in Temuco, Araucanía. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Don del Chef?

Don del Chef is listed as a Chilean food restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Don del Chef?

Published hours are Monday: closed; Tuesday: closed; Wednesday: 13:00–21:00; Thursday: 13:00–21:00; Friday: 13:00–21:00; Saturday: 13:30–21:00; Sunday: 01:30–21:00. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on public holidays, long weekends, the Fiestas Patrias (18–19 September) and between Christmas and New Year, and on the coast and in the south outside the summer season, so call before a special trip.

Is Don del Chef open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 01:30–21:00.

What is the phone number of Don del Chef?

You can call Don del Chef on 9 5101 5386. It is a mobile number, so you can also try WhatsApp using the button on this page.

How is Don del Chef rated on Google?

Don del Chef has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 217 reviews.

Does Don del Chef have a website?

Yes, the website of Don del Chef is instagram.com (linked on this page).

How can I pay at Don del Chef?

The listing does not say which payment methods are accepted. In Chile, cash in Chilean pesos, debit cards (Redcompra) and credit cards, bank transfers, which are common even at small shops, and QR payments or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo are the norm. Always ask for your receipt ("boleta"). Ask first if you plan to pay by card, especially at small shops and street markets.