The North Coast and Northern Highlands Restaurants
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1. Café Andino
$ | |Equal parts funky and friendly, this café offers light snacks, hot and cold beverages, free Wi-Fi, and a seemingly endless supply of newspapers and books in English. Warm up by the fireplace on a cold night, or sit on the outdoor terrace with your laptop and sip a fresh-pressed cup of tea.
Jr. Lucar y Torre 530, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru043-421–203Known For
- Good views
- Cozy, home-away-from-home vibe
- Best breakfasts in town
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2. Don Cuy
$ | |To experience the Andean delicacies that huarasinos eat on special occasions, take a 10-minute taxi ride outside downtown to this excellent restaurante campestre (country restaurant beneath a trellised arbor). Here you'll find pachamanca (meats and vegetables cooked over coals in a pit), pork cooked in a cylindrical box, and yes, cuy, or guinea pig (it's actually scrumptious). The decor and service are hospitality personified, and the grilling is some of the most exquisite in the city.
Av. Centenario 2621, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru043-232–472Known For
- Grilled meats
- Andean delicacies
- Great service
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3. Jama
$ | |With this intimate, five-table bistro, Peruvian cocina del autor comes to Huaraz. Young chef Junior Reymundo doesn't just provide exquisite takes on Peruvian classics: he tells stories. The first chapter might be a cebiche de mango, followed by washga gora, a soup of Andean vegetables. Or the narrative might start with an ají de gallina (nutty chicken stew) like none you've ever had before, with a denouement of exotic mountain fruits. The menu rotates, so you can enjoy this gifted cuisinier's culinary poems every day. It's simply exquisite.
Psje. Guzman Arenas, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru964-307–503Known For
- Innovative, ever-changing menu
- Personal attention from one of Peru's top chefs
- Haute cuisine for ridiculously low prices
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4. Picanteria La Santitos
$ | |Ask anyone in Piura the best place in town to go for typical dishes, and they'll tell you to come here. Two dining rooms—one air-conditioned, one not—with cracked white walls and waitresses in flowing peasant dresses form the backdrop for regional dishes like tamales verdes (green tamales) and seco de chavelo (fried green bananas and pork). Wash everything down with algarrobina, a pisco-based cocktail flavored with the syrup from the area's algarrobo trees.
La Libertad 1001, Piura, Piura, Peru074-309–475Known For
- Offbeat regional food
- Countrified atmosphere
- Consistently high quality
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5. Taberna Calixto
$ | |Sandwiches are among the lesser-known glories of Peruvian cuisine, but if folks continue to throng this sunny patio café like they do now, it's only a matter of time before word gets out. Burgers here are among Peru's best, but even tastier is the sandwich de lechón al cilindro, made from pork slow-roasted inside a barrel. Added plus: the owners are northern hospitality incarnate.
Jr. Pizarro 552, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru933-557–989Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Scrumptious sandwiches, especially with pork
- Salads and vegetarian small plates
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6. Al Dente
$ | |With this simple but classy Italian trattoria, artisanal pizza comes to Trujillo. The pies are, indeed, tempting—with thin, flaky crusts and generous toppings—but don't let them distract you from the excellent pastas, which are homemade and inventive.
Jr. Independencia 589, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru044-303–432Known For
- Cozy ambience
- Three-pepper steak
- Some of the best pizza in Peru
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7. Bottega Capuccino
$ | |This attractive restaurant has an extensive international menu offering traditional rice and meat dishes, as well European-inspired salads, sandwiches, and entrées mixing local and imported ingredients. Whether you choose the Thai salad or lomo saltado (stir-fried beef and potatoes), expect to savor your meal. Relax in the serene dining room, and don't miss dessert—along with, well, a cappuccino.
Cl. San Miguel 298, Piura, Piura, Peru074-301–111Known For
- Alternatives to Peruvian cuisine
- Yummy desserts
- Café fare
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8. Café Fusiones
$ | |A great hangout and meeting spot for travelers, this eclectic café with cheery yellow walls and wood-beamed ceilings works with local farming co-ops and has a commitment to organic principles and fair trade. The menu is small, but the quality is good. Try the juanes (an egg, rice, herb, and spice mixture, topped with chicken and tied into a bijao leaf), sandwiches, or any of the desserts.
Jr. Ayacucho 952, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru990-285–862Known For
- Yummy desserts
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Ideal café atmosphere
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9. Casona Deza Café
$ | |This beautiful café sits inside the Casa Ganoza Chopitea, which was constructed around 1735 and is one of the best-preserved colonial mansions in Trujillo. The interior has original woodwork and frescoes, and the exterior features a balcony and a unique polychrome facade featuring a male and a female lion (which is why it is sometimes referred to as Casona de los Leones). There's decent coffee, though the food is quite simple (sandwiches, pizza, pasta, empanadas). The atmosphere is really why you are here.
Independencia 630, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru044-474–756Known For
- Colonial atmosphere
- Cheap snacks
- Patio seating
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10. Chilli Heaven
$ | |An eclectic mix of Indian curries, Mexican burritos, and Thai favorites makes this cozy dining room a magnet for tourists seeking international edibles. The spicy concoctions are belly warming; a big beer selection helps put out the flames. The restaurant also bottles its own hot sauces.
Parque Ginebra, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru043-425–532Known For
- Fajitas
- Vindaloos
- Warm hospitality
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11. Chocolate Café
$ | |This cute coffeehouse serves as a nice break from seafood if you find yourself spending too much time indulging in Huanchaco's cebicherías. The Dutch-and-Peruvian-owned café sources its coffee and other organic ingredients from local and regional producers. You can grab wraps, sandwiches, pastries, pies, crêpes, and other light bites here as well.
Av. La Rivera 752, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru044-626–973Known For
- Gourmet desserts
- European atmosphere
- Good organic coffee
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12. El Tío Sam
$ | |The best restaurant in Casma, this local favorite serves just about every type of seafood imaginable. The arroz chaufa con mariscos (shellfish with Chinese-style fried rice) is especially good, but if you're not in the mood for seafood, try the cebiche de pato. This isn't traditional cebiche, but cooked duck, served with rice, yucca, and beans. Don't be put off by the cement floor—the restaurant lacks polish, but the cook knows his stuff.
Av. Huarmey 138, Casma, Ancash, Peru043-580–659Known For
- Home-style seafood dishes
- Hearty meat plates
- Rustic atmosphere
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13. Hebrón
$ | |A friendly staff serves a wide range of Peruvian and international specialties from 7 am to midnight daily at this centrally located eatery. Pollo a la brasa, sandwiches, grilled meats, arroz con pato (duck with rice): it's all there. There's also an excellent breakfast menu, free Wi-Fi, big corner windows for people-watching, and a playground, Hebrónlandia, in the back. With all the kids' options on the menu, families could easily spend half a day here.
Av. Balta 605, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru074-222–709Known For
- Kid-friendly environment
- Grilled chicken
- Breakfast
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14. Heladería El Porvenir
$ | |Exotic flavors such as beer, avocado, and lucuma (a popular Peruvian fruit) make this ice-cream shop something special. Ask for a "macho" (two scoops) cone, and then stroll around the town's pretty Plaza de Armas.
Progreso 729, Carhuaz, Ancash, Peru943-106–740Known For
- Unusual flavors
- Central setting
- Wide selection
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15. La Chanita
$ | |In one corner of the Mercado Central, amid stalls selling charqui (dehydrated meat) and rainbow-colored displays of quinoa, you'll find a lunchtime crowd of people lining up for cebiche frito, a locally famous fried version of cebiche. The fish here comes battered and topped with a spicy mayo, along with leche de tigre and all the usual cebiche fixings. Patience here is key: remember that authentic local traditions are sometimes worth the wait.
Jr. Apurimac and Jr. Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cajamarca, PeruNo phoneKnown For
- Imaginative take on a Peruvian classic
- Bustling market setting
- Opportunity to dine with real Cajamarcans
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16. La Parra
$ | |Despite the bland decor, this restaurant serves delicious grilled meats, and specializes in parrilladas, with an extensive menu that includes every imaginable part of the cow. The anticuchos and ubre are well-prepared house specials. If this sounds unappetizing, you can always get grilled steak or head to the chifa (Chinese) restaurant next door, run by the same people.
Manuel María Izaga 752, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru074-227–471Known For
- Sizzling mixed grills
- Relaxed, casual vibe
- Service can be slow
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17. La Tushpa
$ | |A good choice for carnivores, La Tushpa features juicy grilled steaks with homemade chimichurri and other sauces. There are also pizzas and other items from the on-site bakery. Though the place feels institutional, the restaurant is more welcoming than most in the region, thanks to its friendly waitstaff. Ask to see the owner's orchard garden, which he keeps above the restaurant.
Jr. Ortiz Arrieta 753, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru041-777–198Known For
- Grilled meats
- Very friendly service
- Gut-busting portions
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18. Mi Casa Thai Food
$ | |Thai food is all but unknown in Peru, making this rooftop restaurant a tiny miracle. Inevitably, the cooks have had to substitute local ingredients for a few Thai veggies and spices, but just being able to find red and yellow curries on one's plate—with lots of much-missed leafy greens—is a welcome break from carb-heavy Peruvian fare. The restaurant is a nice addition to Huanchaco's increasingly diverse eating scene.
Jr. Miguel Grau 426, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru981-044–356Known For
- Cozy rooftop setting
- Small but well-prepared menu
- Great pad Thai
Restaurant Details
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19. Mistura Urco
$ | |This jungle-themed restaurante popular specializes in seafood, but its versions of Amazonian specialties and the usual Peruvian standbys are more than creditable. If you're really hungry, try one of the unusual combos, many featuring cebiche, which will have you as sated as an anaconda after feeding time. The outside terraces are nice for lounging after lunch.
Jr. Puno 325, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru978-121–875Known For
- Unusual combo plates
- Fresh seafood
- Colorful murals and relaxed atmosphere
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20. Pez Loco
$ | |Surf and turf, Peruvian style, is the focus at this down-to-earth joint that's half cebichería, half parrilla. No bells and whistles here, just top-quality steaks, cebiches (try the mixto), and seafood classics like arroz con mariscos. The prices are a steal for food this good.
Jr. Cruz de Piedra 631, Cajamarca, Cajamarca, Peru076-361–806Known For
- Grilled entrées
- Seafood far from the coast
- Hearty portions
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