Picanterias are typical restaurants in Arequipa for tasting the local gastronomy at lunch time.
In fact, Arequipa city is becoming a culinary destinatin because of Its incomparable taste and traditions that are reflected in Its delicious food.
Find here a list of the “Best Picanterias in Arequipa in 2024”.
La Capitana Picanteria:
Located at 10 minutes from the main sauqre, La Capitana is located in Cayma, a traditional neighborhood. This picanteria is one of the best options for eating local food for a good price with the Arequipa’s traditional flavor.
Address: Calle Los Arces 209 – Cayma
La Mundial Picanteria:
Located in the city center at a few blocks from the main square, La Mundial offers a nice and cozy atmosphere for tasting local food.
Address: Lucas Poblete 211
La Nueva Palomino Picanteria:
Located in Yanahuara in a traditional neighborhood, La Nueva Palomino is probably the most popular picanteria between tourists.
Address: Leoncio Prado 122
El Pato Picanteria:
Located in front of the Santa Teresa church (city center), El Pato is visited by local people and with pretty good prices.
Address: Melgar 306
Top Dishes for Eating in a Picanteria
Cuy Chactado (Guinea Pig):
Cuy chactado is served flat and fried in oil. It’s crunchy and delicious!
Rocoto Relleno:
Its the rocoto (pepper) spicy and baked in a traditional oven. Rocoto relleno is always accompanied by the pastel de papa.
Adobo:
A typical dish from Arequipa for eating on sundays at the breakfast time with a 3 puntas bread. Its a pork stew.
Soltero de Queso:
Cheese salad with olives, ognions, tomatoes and fava beans.
Queso Helado:
This is the typical dessert, an ice cream made in milk with cinnamon.