Experts' Choice Award La Picanteria
What the experts agree on
This rustic Lima institution captures old-school Peruvian picanterías perfectly—choose your fish, specify how you want it cooked, and dig into oversized family-style portions at wooden tables under cane ceilings. Authentic and unpretentious.
Fodor's "This rustic tavern harkens back to Peru's picanterías of old. The drill is simple: you sit down on one of the wooden benches, you choose your fish, and you tell the waiter how you want it prepared." Full review
Eater "This restaurant in the Surquillo neighborhood is known for its magnificent display of fresh fish on the counter and the generous portions served at shared tables. Diners usually have..."
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Among the cebiches, choose the one made with cabrilla, a fish with dark meat and full flavor from southern Peru that doesn’t show up often in menus.
Frommer's "The restaurant serves oversized, family-style portions of traditional northern coastal dishes...with picnic-style tables and cane ceiling panels." Full review
The Infatuation "This lunch-only spot took over a corner of Surquillo and shook up the industrial, residential neighborhood with its tribute to the picantera women from Peru’s north and south. Its aromas..." Full review
"If you're in Surquillo exploring the market's food stalls, take some time to walk around the corner to this charming little eatery. The casual, party-like atmosphere and décor is meant to..."
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