
Ceviche
Raw fish marinated in lime, red onion, cilantro and ají chili
The gastronomic capital of South America. Between coastal ceviches, Andean grills and Amazonian ingredients, Peru surprises with every bite.
Incontournables

Raw fish marinated in lime, red onion, cilantro and ají chili

Beef stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and fries, a Chinese-Peruvian fusion

Shredded chicken in a creamy yellow ají amarillo chili sauce

Skewers of marinated beef heart grilled over charcoal

Cold yellow potato terrine stuffed with chicken or tuna

Rocoto pepper stuffed with meat and gratinated with cheese

Meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones

Sweet potato and pumpkin fritters with chancaca syrup
Boissons

The national cocktail made with pisco, lime, egg white and angostura

A purple corn drink with cinnamon, clove and lemon

A yellow bubble-gum-flavored soda, more popular than Coca-Cola in Peru

An infusion of coca leaves that helps with altitude sickness
Street food
Vocabulaire
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Rico | Delicious |
| La cuenta | The bill |
| Gracias | Thank you |
| Agua | Eau |
| Sin picante | No chili |
| Provecho | Enjoy your meal |
| Rice | Riz |
Etiquette
Lunch is the main meal, not dinner
Say 'Provecho' before eating or when passing by
A 10% tip is appreciated
Family meals are sacred and long
Wait for the host to invite you to sit down
Regime
Quinoa and potatoes are solid vegetarian staples
Andean vegetable soups are excellent
Lima has a fast-growing vegetarian scene
The menús del día often include a meat-free option
Careful: many broths are chicken-based
Budget
3-12 PEN (0.70-2.90 EUR)
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
10-30 PEN (2.40-7.20 EUR)
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
35-120 PEN (8.40-29 EUR)
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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