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Food Journeys in Peru: Ceviche, Picarones, Anticuchos, and More
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Peru is a dream for adventurous eaters. With relatively affordable fine dining all over Lima to accompany the plethora of street options, there’s huge flavors for every budget. Served alongside some incredible sights, it’s the perfect combo for a foo...
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If you’re a Pisco sour fan, this is a must stop
Museo Del Pisco – Cócteles Peruanos – Sabores Internacionales
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Nice spot if you’re dining around the main square
Lima 141 Sangucheria (@lima141_sangucheria)
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Great spot for Peruvian classics like ceviche and chaufa
Restaurante Punto Azul – La cevichería N°1 del Perú
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Solid shop in San Isidro
Neira Café Lab
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Nice tiki bar!
The Parrot Shadow Rum Bar & Tiki Cocktails (@theparrotshadow)
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The best chain of coffee shops in Lima! Seemingly one in every neighborhood, pop in when you can
Puku Puku
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Simple but delicious sandwiches and juices!
La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla
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A beautiful outdoor space with incredible food. Get in at lunch time without a reservation
El Mercado
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Super local little hole in the wall with a menu del dia and Peruvian classics
Restaurant Rosa Toro · Lima
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No frills cake shops that are absolutely delicious
Vlady
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They run a parking team better than a southern evangelical church
Siete Sopas Surquillo
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Nice little weekend farmers market
Bioferia | Alimentos saludables (@bioferiaoficial) · Lima, VIC
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Super local neighborhood spot with absolutely incredible anticuchos
Anticuchos Bran (@anticuchos.bran.oficial) • Instagram photos and videos
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This Puku Puku has a lot of nice seating
Puku Puku Narciso
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Japanese Peruvian is a whole subculture of food, and this is one of tons of great spots for it around
Tomoya Izakaya - Taberna Japonesa Miraflores
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Great coffee hang in miraflores
Milimétrica Coffee
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Located inside Parque Kennedy, these picarones were featured on Netflix
Dulces & Picarones Mary (@picaronesmary) · Lima, VIC
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Great vibes cafe with awesome ceviche
Terminal Pesquero Cevichería Miraflores
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Awesome hole in the wall coffee shops
COFFEE TIME MIRAFLORES
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My favorite picarones we had in Peru
La Picaronería
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Really beautiful shop with good coffee and a huge wine selection
Maridá Coffee & Wine (@maridacafe) · Lima
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Small cute shop with solid drinks
Ciclos Café Peruvian Specialty Coffee (@cicloscafe)
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Great for chicharrones or a menu del dia
CHICHARRONES YASU, Lima - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number ...
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Loved the leche de Tigre here
El Muelle Cevichería
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Chifas are Chinese Peruvian restaurants. They’re all over and serve similar menus that are unique to try
Gran Chifa Chung Yion
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Really yummy ice cream!
Blu Gelateria
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Awesome ceviche in a family run spot
La Prima Cevicheria (@laprimacevicheria)
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These things come out fried fresh and are so delicious
CHURROS SAN FRANCISCO, Lima - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number ...
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Cusco

 
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The food is okay but the view and the vibe makes up for it
BarDen Lounge: A Hidden Gem in Cusco
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Big, tasty burgers
Chakruna Native Burgers
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Small shop with a lot of meticulously hand poured coffee
CAFÉ (@onirica.cafe) • Instagram photos and videos
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Beautiful interior, great drinks, well deserving of its spot on the top 100 coffee shops list
Three Monkeys Coffee Cusco
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Really light, fresh food priced affordably. Good enough we went back twice
Qura
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A mom and pop shop serving regional favorites
SOMETHING SPECIAL CUSCO - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
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Really beautiful space with great coffee and great food
CAFE GREGORIO, Cusco - 2025 Reviews & Information
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If you’re looking for a spot with an awesome patio
YAKU RESTAURANT, Cusco - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
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The vegan ceviche and pad Thai were both delicious
Parada Vegana Restaurant
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Awesome spot for Peruvian favorites after hiking around Pisac
la frontera to eat
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Amazing menu del dias in a hole in the wall after exploring Ollantaytambo
RESTAURANT "DOÑA EVA" · Ollantaytambo
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Beautiful food right outside the train to Machu Picchu
CHULLPI RESTAURANT, Ollantaytambo - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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Awesome coffee shop to watch the rain from in AC
LA RIVERA COFFEE CENTER, Aguas Calientes - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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Very solid ceviche
CEVICHERIA FRESCO MAR, Aguas Calientes - Opiniones y Fotos
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One of the best meals we had in Peru
Tunawa Andean Fusion - Aguas Calientes Restaurants
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Amongst a few street food stands, these picarones are delicious
Picarones OLBE, Machu Picchu, Peru - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You ...
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Recently changed names, but it was a great shop with lots of books and space to hang out
Coffee Bike - Roasters · Aguas Calientes
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