Chicha por Gastón Acurio
The famous chef's restaurant reinterprets Andean cuisine with modern plating.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Lunchtime
Tip: The lunch menu is cheaper than dinner, so book ahead.
Show on mapFood & Drink – Cusco
Cusco's cuisine pairs Andean staples such as potatoes, corn, quinoa and cuy with modern chef touches. Markets offer cheap local meals, while the centre has award-winning restaurants.
Local dishes
- Cuy al horno – Roasted guinea pig, a traditional feast dish.
- Chairo – A thick Andean soup of dried potato, vegetables and meat.
- Rocoto relleno – A spicy rocoto pepper stuffed with minced meat and cheese.
Must-try
- Lomo saltado – Stir-fried beef with soy sauce, served with fries and rice.
- Quinoa çorbası – A light quinoa soup with vegetables that is welcome at altitude.
- Trucha frita – Fried trout from local Andean rivers and lakes.
Street food spots
- Anticuchos – Grilled skewers of spiced beef heart.
- Empanadas – Baked pastries filled with cheese or meat.
- Choclo con queso – Large-kernel boiled corn served with fresh cheese.
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Places
Mercado Central de San Pedro
A historic market full of fruit, cheese and fresh juices, with cheap local meals.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Watch your belongings and carry cash in soles.
Show on mapCicciolina
A stylish spot known for Andean cuisine with Mediterranean touches, tapas and wine.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: The upstairs bar is a nice stop before dinner.
Show on mapJack's Café
A traveller favourite cafe with big-portion breakfasts and brunch.
- Category
- Café
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Arrive at opening to avoid the queue.
Show on mapPachapapa
A restaurant on San Blas square known for wood-oven meats and a courtyard.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Come early to get a table in the courtyard.
Show on mapChocoMuseo Cusco
A sweet stop showing the path from cacao bean to chocolate, known for its workshops.
- Category
- Dessert
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Try the hot chocolate and the chocolate-making workshop.
Show on mapQuinta Eulalia
A picantería run by the same family since 1940, known for cuy and rocoto relleno.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Lunchtime
Tip: Order the cuy in advance.
Show on mapCafé Ayllu
One of Cusco's old cafes on the Plaza de Armas, known for fresh bread and pastries.
- Category
- Bakery
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Have an empanada with your morning coffee.
Show on mapMercado de San Blas
A small, calm neighbourhood market selling crafts and fresh produce.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Stop by for fresh juice and local cheese.
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