Where to eat in Cuzco

Where to eat in Cuzco

1. Eat

   Bagdad Cafe

   This small restaurant seems to produce everything themselves. Local food is extremely good, in the evening small performance groups enter the restaurant and give excellent performances. The prices are mid-range, but it is sure worth it. The daily menu lunch special is more like a snack.

   Mon-Fri 12:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 16:00, closed Sun

2. Eat

   Chia Vegan Kitchen

   Arguably the best vegan place in Cusco, and very good value for money. Looks good, smells good, tastes good, and the staff is super friendly. Lunchtime offer includes drink and salad buffet for S/15. À la carte dishes are more expensive, but worth it. If you're up for a hot drink and/or something sweet, try the enormous hot chocolate for the (very enjoyable) sugar shock of the day.

   Open now · closes 10 pm

3. Eat

   Chifa Status

   Good quality Chifa. Dishes for S/2-3. Ample portions invite sharing. Credit cards accepted.

   Mon–Sat 13:00–16:00 and 18:00–21:00

4. Eat

   Cicciolinia

   This is a very tasty place to go for breakfast. Another location, Cicciolinia Café, is on Ruinas, which is open from 7:00 AM and good for brunch.

   Daily 12:30 - 21:30·S/100

5. Eat

   El Encuentro

   Reasonably priced vegetarian restaurant with good portions. The S/10 dinner includes soup, main course and mate. Free salads with lunch. They also do soy meat very well. There are two of these restaurants but the one in Calle Tigre near Plaza de Armas is S/8 for exactly the same menu.

   Mon-Sat 08:00 - 22:00, closed Sun·S/20

6. Eat

   El Fogon

   Nothing fancy but great cheap food: for S/10 you get a meal deal that includes a plate from the salad bar, a selection of soup, a selection of main dish, a dessert and a beverage. Or splurge with their more expensive menu offer for S/20. Very tasty Peruvian food. Friendly staff.

   Daily 12:00 - 22:00·S/20

7. Eat

   Emperador

   They have a 13-page menu with all sorts of foods from around the world. Try the pisco sour tall.

   Daily 09:00 - 22:00

8. Eat

   Encantasq'a

   A nice place to have a break with coffee and a snack. Especially the chocolate cupcakes are delicious and make up for half a lunch. They also have fresh cakes, quiches and juices.

   Mon-Sat 08:00 - 18:00, closed Sun

9. Eat

   Green Point

   Vegan restaurant popular with tourists, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Various international dishes, and some Peruvian food. Gluten-free and raw options. Menu in English and Spanish. Wifi available.

   Daily 08:00 - 22:00·S/35–50

10. Eat

    Inka Grill

    Well-known and frequented by tourists but not a trap. Excellent food. Good place to try cuy (guinea pig); some people have reported mud butt after eating it, it is tastily done and served without the head so eating doesn't remind you of your pet hamster. Try the appetizer tiradito de trucha. Alpaca also on the menu.

    Daily 12:00 - 22:00

11. Eat

    Jack's Cafe

    This is a great place to get a big breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, avocado, toast and fantastic thick shakes. Very popular with tourists. Try the homemade lemonades. Right outside of Jack's is an empanada stand which has great rocoto salsa, a spicy salsa that goes well on the cheese or meat-stuffed pastries.

    Daily 07:00 - 22:30·S/30

12. Eat

    Los Angeles

    For late night food after clubbing, a very good fast food-type restaurant.

13. Eat

    Morena Peruvian Kitchen

    Peruvian classics in an upscale setting on the Plaza de Armas. Reservations highly recommended months in advance during the high season. Walk-in wait times can be >2 hours during peak meal times.

    Daily 12:00 - 23:00·S/100

14. Eat

    Restaurant Inkazuela

    This place specializes in stews. Food is delicious and friendly waitresses will take good care of you. Well chosen music and a fireplace create a romantic atmosphere.

    Daily 12:00 - 22:00·Appetizers around S/15, mains around S/28

15. Eat

    Tunupa

    They offer some of the best guinea pig or alpaca dishes from the local Novo Andino cuisine as well as other local specialties, including cuy; it's served here without the head (but with the feet).

    Daily 12:00 - 22:00·Lunch entrées US$9–17

16. Eat

    Victor Victoria

    Friendly service. Great salad bar buffet included in all main dishes. Gorgeous garlic trout with rice or potatoes for S/10 (including the salad bar buffet and lovely fresh bread) but only for lunch. Great value breakfasts. Regular glasses of freshly squeezed juice for S/6. Also they have a proper espresso machine for good coffee in the morning.

    Mon-Sat 08:00 - 22:00, closed Sun

17. Eat

    Gato's Market

    Small and a bit pricey.

    Daily 09:00 - 23:00

18. Eat Not mapped

    La Canasta

    Well-stocked.

19. Eat Not mapped

    Mega

    This is the largest supermarket in Cuzco.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Cuzco (CC BY-SA 4.0).