Restaurante Las Tranqueras
Av. Alemania 945
in front of the hotel dreams. it's expensive but has good food.
Restaurante Rapa Nui
Aldunate 450
on aldunate near the central market. this local favorite has the best churrascos and completos and chilean "family food" in town. it is always very clean, and service is promt, and the prices always reasonable. ask any local in temuco for "rapa nui" and they'll get you there.