SANGUCHERIA
Sanguchería EL CHINITO, Barranco, Lima, Peru
Family run restaurant El Chinto creates phenomenal sanguche de chicharron. Lima’s number one sandwich of choice, they are essentially roast pork belly with Peru’s most important salsa, Salsa Criolla.
BURRITO
Burrito Bar, Barranco, Lima, Peru
Small and quirky Burrito Bar creates incredible and sizeable Burrito’s for around £2.50. Be sure to add a Peruvian beer to your order, especially their new selection from the Andean city of Huaraz
VEGETARIAN
La Bodega Verde, Barranco, Lima, Peru
This beautiful garden cafe in the heart of Barranco is a popular choice for vegetarians. La Bodega Verde offers simple yet delicious organic light lunches and dinners.
FINNISH – PERUVIAN
Surf Hostel Meri, Huanchaco, Peru
For a distinctly chilled vibe head to Surf Hostel Meri for the best breakfast of banana and chocolate pancakes or for lunch curry laced chicken taco’s. The service is SLOW, but the food is worth the wait.
CAFE- DELICATESSEN
Chocolate Cafe, Huanchaco, Peru
Serving up a combination of sweet and savoury treats for breakfast and Lunch, this small cafe serves up top-notch food for a very small cost. Plus quick wi-fi
CAFE – DELICATESSEN
La Valeriana, Cusco, Peru
Specialising in tea and cakes this charming cafe offers deli style sandwiches, empanadas and hot dishes. Be sure to keep room for dessert!
ASIAN-CONTEMPORARY
Los Perros, Cusco, Peru
This small boho-style bar serves exceptionally good food and at a reasonable price. Try their massive bowls of warming soups on a cold Cusco evening or their monstrous chicken and avocado sandwich to refuel after a hike up to Saksaywaman.
PIZZA
El Tabuco, Cusco, Peru
When only a pizza will do, take a stroll to this tiny restaurant situated slightly out of the centre of the City. The owners are exceptionally friendly and the food is outstanding and affordable. They also do take away, so if like us after the Inca Trail you need a Pizza fix, get takeaway and eat in bed!
CAFE-DELICATESSEN
Jack’s Cafe, Cusco, Peru
Despite being a tourist hot spot, the quality and variety of food on offer here is unbeatable. Try their mint, citrus juice and a Taco’s.
CAFE-DELICATESSEN
California Cafe, Huaraz, Peru
This bright and vibrant cafe in the heart of Huaraz is a favourite amongst backpackers. Not only for it’s incredible and very cheap food but also for it’s extensive library of books! Be sure to try the Falafel.
BURRITO
Chilli Heaven, Huaraz, Peru
This cosy restaurant serves up arguably the best burrito’s and fajitas in Huaraz. The portions are gigantic and very reasonably priced. Be sure to book as this place gets packed out quickly, especially during peak season.
BBQ
Banana’s Adventure, Haucachina, Peru
Banana’s Adventure is the most popular hostel in Huacachina and is guaranteed to be bursting at the seams with backpackers keen to get some sandboarding action. Besides the hammocks, poolside and wooden cabins, Banana’s best-kept secret is its nightly BBQ offering unlimited food for around £5. The BBQ is open to non-residents also
INTERNATIONAL
Desert Nights, Huacachina, Peru
This is arguably the best spot to sit and enjoy a cold beer after an afternoon on the desert dunes. With a huge international menu, Desert Nights offers up everything from southern fried chicken and lomo saltado to hearty salads and peanut butter sandwiches. Massive portions, English menu’s and great music.
SEAFOOD
Mar & Luna, Chimbote, Peru
If like us you find yourselves in Chimbote on a stop over from a mammoth bus journey you can be sure that there is one restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious and cheap meal. Situated next to the seafront Mar & Luna offers delicious seafood, fantastic music and a great view for a very reasonable price
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