Trujillo
This hugely popular place has recently undergone an overhaul and is now all polished concrete and industrial metal beams, but the food remains…
Must-see restaurants in North Coast
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North Coast
This tiny place sits secluded in a walled garden where the legend of chef don Victor is carried on by his widow and son, Wen. It’s not cheap, but it’s…
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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…
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Máncora
Before Gastón Acurio there was Teresa Ocampo, Peru’s most recognizable celebrity chef (famous before Peruvian food was even famous). She lives in Texas…
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Máncora
Local boy done good Juan has turned his intimate little main-drag seafooder into northern Peru’s best restaurant. Yellowfin tuna fresh from Máncora’s…
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North Coast
This sophisticated seafooder at the far north end of town specializes in lunchtime ceviches and is the best place in town for top-notch seafood. Though…
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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…
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North Coast
This retro-pop pub cranks out the hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s, and serves up plentiful seafood favorites such as ceviche and chupe de cangrejo (crab…
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Máncora
There’s nothing silly about this Dr Seuss–inspired breakfast spot, which counts a battalion of gringo fans for its homesick-remedy breakfasts (pancakes,…
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North Coast
There is often a line outside this popular local restaurant with fantastic typical food and good service. When we were there one diner said that the…
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North Coast
Many of Huanchaco's better restaurants close early, but fortunately this great little sushi place, tucked away on a quiet road at the southern end of town…
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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…
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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…
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Trujillo
Expect excellent espresso, house-made desserts and tasty pizzas and pasta, often sourced organically, at this spacious, atmospheric cafe that occupies one…
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Trujillo
This simple family-run affair pulls a crowd for its traditional local desserts, including mazamorra (made from boiled purple corn with dried fruits),…
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North Coast
At first glance this flash corner place near the Plaza Bolognesi looks like just a posh bakery, but up on the mezzanine it serves some of the best gourmet…
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North Coast
A little bit out of the town center, this popular place is well worth the S2 mototaxi ride. Packed with hungry diners daily, it serves up heaping plates…
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North Coast
This split-level modern corner restaurant a block back from the malecón specializes in whole barbecued fish, which is cooked just right on the grill out…
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North Coast
Offering big plates of delicious regional cuisine, this is your best bet in Casma. The menu is diverse, but go for one of the seafood options, which are…
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Máncora
It's a bit of a mission to reach this bright little family-run restaurant in front of a busy school on the northern edge of town, but it's well worth it…
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North Coast
This local favorite, tucked away off the main strip, is a fair bit cheaper than the other quality seafood places, but is no also-ran in quality. It serves…
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North Coast
This great little family-run restaurant in town looks unremarkable, but serves a couple of dozen different seafood plates, all of which are delicious. It…
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Máncora
Angela the Austrian bread wizard started selling her delicious sweet potato, yucca and wheat breads from her bicycle years ago. Now you can get them at…
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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…
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Máncora
Away from the honks and exaust of the main drag, this friendly retreat serves up ample Mexican dishes and a smattering of standard pub fare such as hot…
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Máncora
There used to be several Lama restaurants in town, all owned by different family members, but this one, owned by Orlando, is the only one that remains. It…
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North Coast
For great seafood prepared in classic Peruvian ways, go no further than this humble little family-run diner on the main strip. It's right across from the…
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North Coast
While ostensibly a chifa (Chinese) restaurant this busy place, a couple of blocks from the plaza, also serves up some topnotch traditional Peruvian plates…
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Máncora
This is the place to sink your sweet tooth into some great cakes, including tiramisu, pecan pie, brownies and the ever-popular apple pie. It also does…
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North Coast
This funky bar-restaurant right on the sand serves up some of Punta Sal's best seafood in uber-relaxed surroundings. It also has vegetarian options and is…
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North Coast
This popular bright corner bistro is decked out in smart red and black motifs and serves sandwiches and light meals, in addition to more filling…
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Máncora
With a short menu of excellent Italian food, this is the most gourmet restaurant in town when the Italian chef is on, but disappointing when he isn’t. It…
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North Coast
A local institution, this corner restaurant is the place to go for chunks of grilled meaty goodies, seafood and breakfasts.
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North Coast
This place gets the thumbs-up from locals who descend en masse to enjoy good ceviches, grills and regional specialties.
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North Coast
On Isla Hueso de Ballena, Restaurante Hueso de Ballena is pretty ideal, right on the sand with a few hammocks and aquatic inflatables to keep young…
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North Coast
This Dutch-Peruvian beachside pad is Huanchaco’s requisite travelers' hub, serving up yummy vegetarian victuals such as falafel, crepes, Spanish tortillas…
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North Coast
On a quiet corner of the plaza, with pleasant streetside tables outside and quixotic, slow-turning fans inside, Sí Señor is the long-standing staple doing…
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North Coast
This modern cafe is so wildly out of place in Tumbes that it turns heads. You’ll find loads of scrumptious cakes, flavored frappuccinos, juices,…
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Máncora
This Italian eatery has a cozy atmosphere and lots of bright, white, curving adobe walls smartly decorated with tasteful art. The food is great, the…
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North Coast
Small, quiet as a funeral home and dignified, Classic Restaurant is a wonderful place to escape torrid Tumbes and relax with a long lunch, as many of the…
