💬 A Taste of History and Tradition

If you stop by La Cancha after classes at the Carmen Vega Spanish School and feel like taking a delicious break, Wist’upiku is impossible to miss.
This family-run business, founded in 1939, is a true part of Bolivia’s culinary heritage.

It all began with José Soliz Vaca and Elisa Lazarte Ayala, a passionate couple who decided to share their traditional empanada recipes with the public.

The name “Wist’upiku” comes from a Quechua word meaning “twisted mouth.” It was actually José Soliz’s affectionate nickname, referring to a war scar he carried from the Chaco War.

🧡 From Family Business to Icon

From a small workshop in Cochabamba, the business grew generation after generation.
Today, the founders’ grandchildren continue the tradition, with more than 15 locations across Bolivia, while preserving the family spirit and the original flavors that made Wist’upiku famous.

🥟 A Must-Stop Spot

The empanadas are golden, soft, and wonderfully aromatic — perfect with a cup of coffee or a fresh juice.
And if you’re walking around La Cancha, it’s the ideal place to stop: a simple, friendly atmosphere and a unique flavor that instantly makes you feel at home.