Where to eat
Where to eat in Cusco
The food guide to Cusco — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Cusco are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Cusco
The Andean table: lomo saltado, ají de gallina, the cuy (guinea pig — the adventurous order), quinoa soups, and the choclo con queso (giant corn with cheese). San Pedro Market's lunch counters do the local; the Plaza's restaurants do the tourist.
Where the locals eat
San Pedro Market for the market lunch; San Blas for the artisan-quarter dining; the Plaza for the terrace tables.
The iconic orders
Iconic: the market juice; lomo saltado; the pisco sour at altitude (go easy).
Common questions
What is Cusco famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Cusco?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Cusco?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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