Tanta de Miraflores

I lived in Lima for a year, and visit often for work trips — and the best part by far, is the food. Peruvians are obsessed with food in a passionate, compulsive, borderline clinical way. It is the base of their culture, their favorite pastime and topic of conversation. I am a SEAFOOD lover & eat almost no meat —- so this list is heavily seafood skewed, but when in Lima, I think that’s a great bias. Lima is a great place to stop for a few days before heading to see the rest of the country. It is worth splurging to eat well. Keywords: South America, Peru, Seafood, Lima, Restaurants, Foodie

This guide highlights the best places to experience Peruvian flavors and traditional dishes in Lima, the culinary capital of South America. The recommendations in this guide are suitable for ALL budgets: backpacker ($), mid-range ($$), and splurge-worthy ($$$). You'll have access to a list of Peruvian foods and suggestions for where to eat these local dishes, ranging from street food stalls to chef's tasting menus.