Must-see restaurants in Trujillo

  • Mar Picante

    Trujillo

    This hugely popular place has recently undergone an overhaul and is now all polished concrete and industrial metal beams, but the food remains…

  • El Celler de Cler

    Trujillo

    This atmospheric spot is the only place in Trujillo to enjoy dinner (coupled with an amazing cocktail) on a 2nd-floor balcony – the wraparound number…

  • Jugería San Augustín

    Trujillo

    You can spot this place by the near-constant lines snaking around the corner in summer as locals queue for the drool-inducing juices. But don’t leave it…

  • El Mochica

    Trujillo

    With bow-tied waiters and art scattered throughout, this place is aiming for high end, but the fancy seat covers and tablecloths thrown over plastic…

  • Restaurant Demarco

    Trujillo

    An elegant choice, with veteran cummerbund-bound waiters who fawn over you like in the 1940s, this tableclothed classic offers a long list of…

  • Casona Deza

    Trujillo

    Expect excellent espresso, house-made desserts and tasty pizzas and pasta, often sourced organically, at this spacious, atmospheric cafe that occupies one…

  • Dulceria San Martín

    Trujillo

    This simple family-run affair pulls a crowd for its traditional local desserts, including mazamorra (made from boiled purple corn with dried fruits),…

  • Patio Rojo

    Trujillo

    You wouldn't expect to find it in this part of town, but this hip, healthy cafe serves great snacks, sandwiches, main meals and desserts with plenty of…

  • Restaurant Romano

    Trujillo

    This place has been around since 1951, so you know it's been doing something right. Whipping up a decent espresso, as well as breakfast, snacks and meals…

  • Aldente Trattoria

    Trujillo

    For a break from Peruvian fare, head to this bright, modern bistro that smells like real Italian food from the moment you walk in. The small menu features…

  • Chifa Heng Lung

    Trujillo

    Owned by a Chinese family of veteran chefs, this vaguely upscale, tasty option packs a wallop of flavorful infusion for Peruvinized palettes. The menu is…

  • El Valentino

    Trujillo

    This popular, long-running place is the best of the offerings on a block crowded with pizzerias, though the prices are at the high end of the spectrum for…

  • Oviedo

    Trujillo

    If you’re sick of the tiny plate of eggs your hotel is throwing at you in the morning, check out Oviedo’s long list of breakfasts – from a simple…

  • El Uruguayo

    Trujillo

    Vegetarians might want to make a wide berth around this place. Located a S5 taxi ride south of town, little El Uruguayo serves up big plates of barbecued…

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