PedidosYa
Latin America's home-grown delivery app — the most used in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and several Central American and Caribbean countries.
What PedidosYa is
PedidosYa is a delivery app founded in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 2009 and now part of the Delivery Hero group. It delivers restaurant food, supermarket groceries and pharmacy items across much of Spanish-speaking Latin America. In several countries, including Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, it is the most-used delivery app, ahead of Rappi and Uber Eats.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Restaurant delivery with real-time order tracking on a map
- ✓Groceries from its own PedidosYa Market and from local supermarket chains
- ✓Pharmacy, convenience-store and pet-supply orders in the same app
- ✓Pay by credit or debit card, cash, or a digital wallet
- ✓App interface available in English and Spanish
Good to know
- It operates only in Latin America, in roughly 15 countries, and not in Brazil or Mexico
- You need an account, a phone number and a data connection to order
- Cash on delivery is listed as a payment option, which helps if a foreign card is declined
- Restaurant menus and product names are usually in Spanish even with the app set to English
Travel tips
- Drop the map pin on your exact entrance and add apartment or hotel details, since street numbering can be ambiguous
- Keep small bills if you pay cash; couriers often cannot change large notes
- PedidosYa Market is handy for water, snacks and toiletries when you arrive late
- In Peru, Ecuador and Argentina, Rappi is the main alternative if a restaurant is not listed
When to reach for it
Reach for PedidosYa for food, grocery or pharmacy delivery in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Central America, where it typically has the widest selection.
Where we list PedidosYa
8 destinations, with what it's good for in each.
- 🇦🇷ArgentinaDominant food delivery in Argentina — restaurants, groceries and pharmacy.
- 🇵🇪PeruNeck and neck with Rappi for food delivery in Lima.
- 🇨🇱ChileMost-used food delivery in Chile, ahead of Uber Eats and Rappi.
- 🇵🇦PanamaMain food delivery in Panama City.
- 🇩🇴Dominican RepublicMain food delivery app in the Dominican Republic.
- 🇪🇨EcuadorEcuador's most-used delivery app for food, groceries, and pharmacy in the larger cities.
- 🇺🇾UruguayHome-grown and dominant — food, groceries and pharmacy delivery across Uruguay.
- 🇬🇹GuatemalaGuatemala's main delivery app for food and groceries, far bigger than Uber Eats here.
PedidosYa — frequently asked
Which countries does PedidosYa operate in?
Around 15 Latin American countries, including Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. It is not available in Brazil or Mexico.
Can I pay cash on PedidosYa?
Yes. Alongside credit and debit cards and digital wallets, PedidosYa lists cash as a payment option, though what is offered can vary by store.
Is the PedidosYa app in English?
Yes, the app offers English as well as Spanish. Restaurant menus and product names are usually still written in Spanish.
Last reviewed in September 2026. Pack My Apps is independent — PedidosYadidn't pay to be listed and the download links aren't affiliate links. Features, fees and country coverage change, so confirm anything your trip depends on in the app itself. Report an error.