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…
Must-see restaurants in South Coast
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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South Coast
Coffee and chocolate brownies hit the spot at this open-all-day cafe that remains lively after most other places have closed.
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South Coast
For ice cream and snacks, this has some intriguing local fruit flavors and may tempt you with free samples.
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Huacachina
The Carola Lodge has a decent pizza restaurant and one of the oasis’ larger and more atmospheric bars.
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South Coast
Near the town center, this classy but affordable Peruvian cafe is perennially full during lunchtime.
