2 Best Restaurants in The North Coast and Northern Highlands, Peru

An eclectic mix of Indian curries, Mexican burritos, and Thai favorites makes this cozy dining room a magnet for tourists seeking international edibles. The spicy concoctions are belly warming; a big beer selection helps put out the flames. The restaurant also bottles its own hot sauces.

Although this Trujillo establishment has grown a bit shopworn since it opened in 1951, it still offers good food and friendly service. For dinner, enjoy seafood and pasta dishes, followed by excellent homemade desserts. Skip the dimly lit front room and, via a long, fluorescent-lighted hallway, enter the small, cozy back room with natural light and a more congenial feeling. This is a more low-key option from the same talented cooks who run Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo.