After the success of his restaurants Fiesta Gourmet, Chiclayo, and Trujillo, chef and owner Hector Solís went back to his roots with this rustic, lunch-only eatery, based on the famed picanterías of Peru’s northern coast. Like its inspirations, the restaurant serves oversized, family-style portions of traditional northern coastal dishes like cebiche de pato (duck ceviche) and asado de tira (beef short ribs). The house specialty is the fish that is brought in each morning and sold by the size and preparation you desire, with options like steamed, fried, breaded, or stuffed. All are phenomenal. This is one of the few Lima establishments to sell chicha, a fermented maize beer with a strong, sour flavor that is sweetened up with fruits like peach and strawberry. Designers have done a fine job of re-creating the bare-bones feel of an authentic picanterías here, with picnic-style tables and cane ceiling panels.
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La Picantería
Av. Francisco Moreno 388
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Surquillo
Hours
Mon–Sat 11am–5pm
Phone
01/241-6676
Prices
Main courses S/25–S/55
Cuisine Type
Northern Peruvian
Web site
La Picantería

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Av. Francisco Moreno 388 LimaNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.