Must-see restaurants in Máncora

  • Donde Teresa

    Máncora

    Before Gastón Acurio there was Teresa Ocampo, Peru’s most recognizable celebrity chef (famous before Peruvian food was even famous). She lives in Texas…

  • La Sirena d’Juan

    Máncora

    Local boy done good Juan has turned his intimate little main-drag seafooder into northern Peru’s best restaurant. Yellowfin tuna fresh from Máncora’s…

  • Green Eggs & Ham

    Máncora

    There’s nothing silly about this Dr Seuss–inspired breakfast spot, which counts a battalion of gringo fans for its homesick-remedy breakfasts (pancakes,…

  • Restaurante Jasuzi

    Máncora

    It's a bit of a mission to reach this bright little family-run restaurant in front of a busy school on the northern edge of town, but it's well worth it…

  • Angela’s Place

    Máncora

    Angela the Austrian bread wizard started selling her delicious sweet potato, yucca and wheat breads from her bicycle years ago. Now you can get them at…

  • Ají

    Máncora

    Away from the honks and exaust of the main drag, this friendly retreat serves up ample Mexican dishes and a smattering of standard pub fare such as hot…

  • Hnos Lama

    Máncora

    There used to be several Lama restaurants in town, all owned by different family members, but this one, owned by Orlando, is the only one that remains. It…

  • La Bajadita

    Máncora

    This is the place to sink your sweet tooth into some great cakes, including tiramisu, pecan pie, brownies and the ever-popular apple pie. It also does…

  • Sunset

    Máncora

    With a short menu of excellent Italian food, this is the most gourmet restaurant in town when the Italian chef is on, but disappointing when he isn’t. It…

  • Chan Chan

    Máncora

    This Italian eatery has a cozy atmosphere and lots of bright, white, curving adobe walls smartly decorated with tasteful art. The food is great, the…

  • Buda

    Máncora

    A large and fairly slick place on the main drag serving up decent pan-Asian cuisine to travelers hankering for some different flavors. Both the sushi and…

  • El Espada

    Máncora

    This place, with two locations close to one another, is among the most tourist-oriented seafood eateries in the center, but remains popular for its well…

  • Punto Pollo

    Máncora

    Apparently the best pollería (restaurant specializing in roast chicken) in town – and who are we to argue?

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