Aquí Jaime
Concón, Concon
Restaurant in Concon, Chile
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Aquí Jaime sits on Concón's coastal Avenida Borgoño strip, making it a practical late-evening option for diners exploring the Pacific coast north of Valparaíso. Walk-ins are generally viable outside peak summer weekends. For a deeper food scene in the region, pair it with a stop in Valparaíso or a winery visit nearby.
About Aquí Jaime
The Verdict
Without confirmed pricing data, it's hard to benchmark Aquí Jaime against Concón's broader dining options: but its address on Avenida Borgoño, the coastal road that runs along Concón's shoreline, places it squarely in the territory of casual-to-mid-range seafood and grill spots that serve the beach crowd well into the evening. If you're after a late dinner on the coast north of Valparaíso, this is a practical option worth considering before committing to the longer drive into the city.
What to Expect
Concón sits roughly 20 kilometres north of Valparaíso and draws visitors primarily for its beach access and relaxed Pacific-coast atmosphere. Avenida Borgoño is the main dining artery here: a seafront strip where restaurants tend to run long hours and keep kitchens open later than their Santiago counterparts. For a food and travel enthusiast, that's the practical appeal of a place like Aquí Jaime: a coastal room that keeps pace with the evening rather than shutting down at 10 PM. The spatial draw of the Borgoño strip is the proximity to the ocean itself, with most venues along this stretch offering open or semi-open layouts that bring in sea air and natural light during the day, and a more atmospheric close-in feel after dark.
Booking is direct by Chilean coastal dining standards, this is not a reservation-scarce destination like Boragó in Santiago or Lazy Bear in San Francisco. Walk-ins along Borgoño are generally viable, particularly outside peak summer weekends in January and February when the beach crowd thickens and tables on the strip become competitive.
For a fuller picture of where Aquí Jaime sits in the local scene, see our full Concón restaurants guide. If you're spending time in the region, it's also worth cross-referencing with Pasta e Vino Ristorante in Valparaíso for a more destination-worthy dinner, or checking our Concón bars guide if the evening calls for drinks over a full meal. Visitors arriving from further afield might also consider pairing a Concón dinner with a winery visit, our Concón wineries guide covers what's accessible in the area.
Practical Details
Aquí Jaime is located at Av. Borgoño 21303, Concón, Valparaíso. For broader trip planning in the region, our Concón hotels guide and experiences guide are useful starting points.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:45–11 PM · Tuesday: 12:45–11 PM
- Location
- Av. Borgoño 21303, 2510866 Concón, Valparaíso, Chile
- Reservations
- Book on CoverManager
- Website
- aquijaime.cl
- Phone
- +56 32 281 2042
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aquí Jaime reads as a neighborhood coastal kitchen that prioritizes proximity to the sea over culinary theater. The restaurant sits on Concón's Avenida Borgoño in the town's oceanfront stretch, and the copy underscores a sourcing logic driven by the Humboldt Current and nearby estuary: ingredients arrive with minimal distance to the plate. Service and cooking lean approachable rather than high-concept: preparations emphasize clarity of flavor and respect for local species such as machas and corvina. The overall feel is casual and classic, a charming local spot for people who want honest Chilean seaside cooking rather than a stage-managed tasting menu.
Best For
The setting and menu make Aquí Jaime a natural pick for relaxed date nights, family meals, and modest special occasions where fresh local seafood is the draw. Its location on the oceanfront road invites meals that pair bright, saline flavors with sea views, and the approachable, neighborhood scale keeps the mood unfussy. Parties seeking a scenic yet informal evening will feel at ease here, as will families who want straightforward plates of regional seafood. Aquí Jaime is a product-focused place without theatrical presentation.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures that foreground the coast: start with the Machas a la Parmesana to taste razor clam sweetness elevated simply with cheese, and order the Tabla Frutos Del Mar Aquí Jaime to sample a range of the day's catches. The Cebiche de Salmón is a good choice for a clean, bright course that illustrates the kitchen's focus on freshness driven by local sourcing. Because much of the restaurant’s appeal is its proximity to productive waters, favor shareable seafood preparations that let the produce speak for itself.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and inviting atmosphere with stunning ocean views from indoor and outdoor seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Pisco sour
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Machas a la parmesana
- Tabla Frutos Del Mar Aquí Jaime
- Cebiche de Salmón
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. Borgoño 21303, 2510866 Concón, Valparaíso, Chile
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Friday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12:45–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12:45–11 PM
Location
Av. Borgoño 21303, 2510866 Concón, Valparaíso, Chile · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Boragó: Modern Chilean, Modern Chilean
- Ambrosia: French - Chilean, French - Chilean
- La Calma by Fredes: Seafood, Seafood
- Awasi Atacama: Latin American, Latin American
- CasaMolle: Chilean Fusion, Chilean Fusion
Restaurant context
Within Concón itself, Aquí Jaime competes with a casual coastal dining field rather than fine-dining alternatives. La Calma by Fredes is the stronger choice if seafood quality and a more considered dining experience are your priorities: it has a clearer culinary identity and is a better fit for a special occasion meal on the coast.
If you're willing to travel a short distance for a significantly higher-quality meal, Ambrosia (French-Chilean) and CasaMolle (Chilean Fusion) represent more ambitious cooking with stronger track records. For the most serious dining in Chile, Boragó in Santiago remains the benchmark for modern Chilean cuisine: but that's a different trip, not a casual dinner alternative. Awasi Atacama is in a completely different category as a remote lodge dining experience and shouldn't be compared directly.
The honest comparison for Aquí Jaime is within Concón's own Borgoño strip: it's a convenient, low-friction dinner option for visitors already in the area, not a destination that warrants a detour. If you're building a dedicated food itinerary around the Valparaíso region, anchor your best meal at Pasta e Vino Ristorante in Valparaíso and treat Aquí Jaime as a practical fallback for nights when you want to stay close to the coast.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquí Jaime good for solo dining?
On balance, Concón's laid-back Pacific-coast atmosphere makes solo dining comfortable at most local spots, and Aquí Jaime's address on Avenida Borgoño puts it in a well-trafficked area where eating alone won't feel awkward. If solo dining is a priority, visiting at lunch rather than peak dinner hours is a safer bet.
What should I order at Aquí Jaime?
Given its location on Avenida Borgoño, Concón's main coastal strip, seafood is a reasonable expectation, as it dominates most kitchens in this stretch of the Valparaíso region. Ask staff what came in fresh that day; that's the most reliable guide in any coastal Chilean restaurant.
Is Aquí Jaime good for a special occasion?
Without pricing or awards data, it's difficult to say whether Aquí Jaime carries the atmosphere a special occasion demands. The Avenida Borgoño location is a scenic Pacific-coast address, which helps set a mood, but if the occasion genuinely requires a known-quantity restaurant, consider Boragó or Ambrosia in Santiago where credentials are documented. Aquí Jaime may deliver: but the lack of confirmable detail makes it a risk for a high-stakes dinner.
What are alternatives to Aquí Jaime in Concon?
For alternatives to Aquí Jaime in Concon, compare peer venues in the comparison section above.