ArequipaRestaurants

Peruvian restaurants in Arequipa

  1. La Cantarilla

    You'll be greeted by an ostrich statue at this rustic open-air restaurant in the southwestern suburb of Sachaca. Mostly catering to tour groups, it serves some international fare as well as good-quality Arequipeño food, including freshwater shrimp.

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  2. A

    El Viñedo

    This intimate spot is one of the best places to knock back a steak or platters of traditional Peruvian food, all in an ornate Victorian atmosphere. The wine list features South American varietals.

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  3. Tradición Arequipeña

    This locally famous restaurant has mazelike gardens, live folklórica and criollo music (upbeat coastal music), and offers a Sunday morning breakfast of adobo de cerdo, a traditional slow-cooked pork dish. It’s 2km southeast of the center; a taxi ride here should cost S4.

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  4. B

    Ary Quepay

    This place offers traditional plates, including alpaca and cuy (guinea pig), in a colonial-style building that extends out to a dimly lit rustic area dripping with plants. There’s enthusiastic música folklórica (Andean folk music) most evenings.

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  5. Los Guisos Arequipeños

    This huge, barnlike formal restaurant is in the suburb of Lambramani, 2km southeast of the center. Along with bow-tied waiters, it has bountiful gardens and occasional live music.

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  6. Sol de Mayo

    Serving good Peruvian food in the Yanahuara district, Sol de Mayo has live música folklórica every afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. Book a table in advance. You can combine a visit here with a stop off at the mirador (lookout) in Yanahuara.

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