2 Best Restaurants in Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru

Paris's loss is Aguas Calientes' gain with the authentic French pastries served here, as well as coffee, sandwiches on house artisanal bread, quiche, and more. Eat in or take some of the delicious choices to go—the excellent boxed-lunch options are perfect for enjoying in Machu Picchu, and the restaurant opens at 5 am so you can pick them up on the way to the bus.

Although this casual café is part of the Supertramp backpacker hostel, the food is first-rate, with burgers, pizzas, and salads that are perfect for satiating an appetite forged by hoofing around Machu Picchu. Unlike at many of the places lining the main streets in town, this restaurant's pizza and burgers are worthy of being included in its name, and both are available with a variety of tasty toppings such as blue cheese and jamon serrano (dry-cured Spanish ham). If you come in the evening, be sure to check out the lively rooftop bar.