Must-see restaurants in South Coast

  • Inti-Mar

    South Coast

    One of our favorite places to eat on the entire coast, this breezy spot on the far side of the bay is a working scallop farm with a handful of tables…

  • Muelle Sur

    South Coast

    Widely regarded as Tacna's best restaurant, this bustling open-air seafood affair fulfills the hype. It gets crowded with Chilean visitors on weekends who…

  • Café Da Vinci

    South Coast

    There’s a Euro-feel to the food and decor in this wood-paneled domain where well-dressed waitstaff give out Mona Lisa smiles along with menus that…

  • As de Oro’s

    South Coast

    Widely considered Pisco's best restaurant, the plush As de Oro serves up spicy mashed potato with octopus, plaice with butter and capers, and grilled…

  • Restaurante Lorena

    South Coast

    It's a bit of a walk out of the center but this local institution is the best place in town to enjoy traditional dishes. It knocks out good ceviches and…

  • Nautica

    South Coast

    Set in a refurbished old house, this modern bistro is about as chic as it gets in Moquegua. It combines one of the most diverse menus in town with a…

  • Uros Restaurante

    South Coast

    Tacna’s stab at novoandina (Peruvian nouvelle cuisine) avoids too many pretensions, if you can get past the (admittedly photogenic) photos of the food on…

  • Charlie's Catarindo

    South Coast

    Tucked away in a secluded cove framed by rocky mountains just north of town, Charlie's is the local go-to place for a long lunch followed by a couple of…

  • Desert Nights

    Huacachina

    The menu might have been ripped off from anywhere else on the banana-pancake trail, but the cafe restaurant at the front of the hostel of the same name…

  • Lobo Fino

    South Coast

    On the southern edge of town, this unpretentious place with tables on its covered porch prepares quality Peruvian cuisine at fair prices. Locals…

  • Rancho San Antonio

    South Coast

    A local institution, this atmospheric eatery is famed as the birthplace of the Tacna sour – a cocktail made of apricot wine and lemon juice – and is a…

  • Restaurante Jhony

    South Coast

    Restaurante Jhony is considered the best of the cluster of waterfront restaurants; try the tortillita de camarones (a thick tasty omelet full of prawns…

  • La Huerta

    South Coast

    In the suburb of Pocollay, La Huerta is a pleasant outdoor place with uproarious birdsong and a terrace with vine-covered trellising and live music some…

  • Los Corales

    South Coast

    The prime shorefront position pretty much guarantees fresh seafood including local favorite, pulpo al olvia (octopus in olive oil), a cold appetizer. It's…

  • Restaurant Juanito

    South Coast

    Juanito, located to the south of the pier, is the pick of Cerro Azul's beachfront seafood restaurants, in terms of both ambience and quality. It has a…

  • El Cacique

    South Coast

    This long thin restaurant does a good job of emmulating traditional architecture, with a high cane ceiling, wrought iron grills and clay urns dotted about…

  • El Malecón

    South Coast

    There are several cevicherias (restaurants serving ceviche) on the waterfront but Malecón is the best offering great-value, fresher-than-fresh ceviche and…

  • El Jardín

    South Coast

    Settle in at a table in the thatched-roof dining area or in the garden out the back and enjoy a wide selection of well-prepared traditional plates at this…

  • Nuna Cocina Bar

    Huacachina

    Towards the end of the boulevard on the far side of the oasis, this tranquil little spot serves decent Peruvian fare and a wide selection of cocktails on…

  • Don Ignacio La Casa del Pisco

    South Coast

    One of the best pisco-biased restaurants on the main square where you can dilute the local ‘rocket fuel’ with typical food from the area, including…

  • Marco Antonio

    South Coast

    This little cafe and eatery scores big on ambience, with classic old-time styling and a few modern touches. The seafood dishes are direct, unpretentious…

  • Vissios Pizzeria

    South Coast

    A little more chic than your average pizza joint, Vissios has bright red walls, crisply uniformed waiters and classic photo prints on display. The roaring…

  • La Mia Mama

    South Coast

    This little Italian joint is a great place to sip a glass of vino de chacra (local table wine) over one of the menu’s classic pizzas and pastas; try the…

  • El Chorito

    South Coast

    One of the original restaurants in town, El Chorito remains one of the better dining options although there's not a great deal of variety on the menu,…

  • Roda Fruta

    South Coast

    Grab your eggs, granola, yogurt and fruit salad in this salubrious breakfast place with casual seating. It also does great juices, sandwiches and…

  • Café Verdi

    South Coast

    Verdi’s an old-school cafe with baked goods and desserts, as well as affordable fixed lunches served at perennially busy tables. Half the clientele looks…

  • Restaurant El Peñon

    South Coast

    This long running restaurant has a prime shorefront position with tables that afford great views of the fishermen at the port across the way, but you may…

  • Punta Paracas

    South Coast

    Coffee and chocolate brownies hit the spot at this open-all-day cafe that remains lively after most other places have closed.

  • Heladería Venecia

    South Coast

    For ice cream and snacks, this has some intriguing local fruit flavors and may tempt you with free samples.

  • Carola Restobar

    Huacachina

    The Carola Lodge has a decent pizza restaurant and one of the oasis’ larger and more atmospheric bars.

  • Restaurant Moraly

    South Coast

    Near the town center, this classy but affordable Peruvian cafe is perennially full during lunchtime.