Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.

Restaurants in La Serena, Coquimbo

4.6 (1,260)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Pasaje estación 572 Peñuelas, Campamento Vialidad 139, 1780000 La Serena, Coquimbo
Street	Campamento Vialidad
Area	La Serena, Coquimbo
Phone	9 4056 1176 · WhatsApp
Google rating	4.6 (1,260)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 8, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	07:30–15:30
Wednesday	07:30–15:30
Thursday	07:30–15:30
Friday	07:30–15:30
Saturday	07:30–15:30
Sunday	Closed

About Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.

Picada, Restaurante de comida tradicional con platos preparados en forma rústica y conservando las recetas entregadas de generación en generación.

Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. is one of the restaurants listed in La Serena, Coquimbo. The business is registered at Pasaje estación 572 Peñuelas, Campamento Vialidad 139, 1780000 La Serena, Coquimbo; use this page to check its opening hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

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.

Opening hours are published for five days of the week. The most common schedule is 7:30–15:30. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. You can reach Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. on 9 4056 1176; calling is the quickest way to ask about availability, appointments or directions, and many businesses in Chile also answer on WhatsApp.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 1,260 reviews, placing it among the better-rated restaurants in La Serena on this site.

How Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. compares with other restaurants in La Serena

It usually closes at 3:30 PM, earlier than 43 of the 43 restaurants in La Serena that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It is closed on Sundays, while 31 of the 43 other restaurants in La Serena with published hours open that day.
Nearest other restaurants: Tsunami Pub (0.8 km), Restaurant Bakulic (0.8 km), Chile Tierra Querida (1.1 km)

Latest Google reviews

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

Andrea Belén Vega a month ago

Fuimos porque era bueno, al parecer cambiaron el pan de la mechada, el jugo de frutilla era insípido mucha agua, la cazuela de vacuno no tenía ni choclo ni porotos verdes como una cazuela chilena. Me llegó una cazuela con carne papa zapallo fideos y y espinaca. El valor del bistec a lo pobre $21.000 DESCABELLADO PARA UN MERENDERO. No hay carta, y mantel sucio. No se cambia entre un cliente y otro.

Sebastian Acuña 11 months ago

Un local rústico y sencillo, lo que refleja la calidad de sus platos, los que tienen un sabor increíble 👏🏽 Pedí churrasco marino, el que venía con mayo 100% casera, papas fritas caseras, y jugo natural, todo exquisito Totalmente recomendable👏🏽

ELIEZER JESUS 2 years ago

Super

Jose M. Cabezas 4 years ago

This is a really well kept gem in Coquimbo Region. Peñuelas is located between La Serena and Coquimbo and Merendero is conveniently located at a Route 5 exit. This is not our first time here and will definitely not be the last one.

Fernando Vargas 7 years ago

Tasty and abundant local food

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. located?

Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. is at Pasaje estación 572 Peñuelas, Campamento Vialidad 139, 1780000 La Serena, Coquimbo, in La Serena, Coquimbo. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.?

Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.?

Published hours are Monday: closed; Tuesday: 07:30–15:30; Wednesday: 07:30–15:30; Thursday: 07:30–15:30; Friday: 07:30–15:30; Saturday: 07:30–15:30; Sunday: closed. It is closed on Monday, Sunday. 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 Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. open on Sunday?

No, Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.?

You can call Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. on 9 4056 1176. It is a mobile number, so you can also try WhatsApp using the button on this page.

How is Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. rated on Google?

Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas. has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,260 reviews.

How can I pay at Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.?

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.

Are there other restaurants near Merendero Tía Sonia, La Picada de Peñuelas.?

Yes. La Serena also has Restaurant La Escalera, La Rusia Barra Nikkei, Taikin Sushi and Bar Ulriksen among others; see the full list of restaurants in La Serena at the bottom of this page.