La Barca
Seafood is a specialty - they have nice ceviche! they also serve an exclusive, specialty and impressive! dish called "pescado a la barca" which is a whole fish stuffed with king prawns, calamari and other shellfish, served with a special house sauce. the restaurant itself is built with a gallery-style layout using lots of wood, creating a maritime atmosphere. they have a good selection of wines, drinks and beers, with both promotional less expensive and "carta especial" more expensive menus. located just next to the los esteros hotel, about five minutes' walk from the pier, at calle antonio raymondi 111, el boqueron for those of you who like to look at google earth!
Club Colonial
Moved from the plaza de armas to la avenida la rivera in front of the beach, phone: 044-461015, e-mail:[email protected]. this is a rather elegant cafe-restaurant with a terrasse, one can spend a nice evening here or drop in for a short cup of cafe. it also serves meals that are a mix of european and peruvian cuisine.
Estrella Marina
Long established and recommended restaurant has cebiche & other typical sea food on the balcony with the best view over the bay & its reedboats.
Otra Cosa
A vegetarian place. their falafel is the best. only 7 soles for the small and 11 for the large. they have pancakes, shakes, museli with fruit and yogurt, yummy. organic, fair-trade products, they donate their tips to local charities, fresh baked pies, dvds to watch free, book exchange, internet, right on the beach, english-speaking employees and owner and you can take spanish lessons there- just ask for sam, who usually teaches spanish there and gives his classes in the restaurant itself, so you can order a coffee while you're studying. it's towards the north end of the huanchaco strip i.e. about 10-15 minutes walk from the pier, and sits about a minute away from the naylamp hostel/ hospedaje naylamp . the otra cosa restaurant is linked to the volunteer organisation of the same name and can provide information about the program. there are also rooms to let with breakfast included- ask inside the restaurant for prices.
The Tramboyo Restaurant
One of the sea food restaurant and very nice service you can as for the nice cebiche and special paella and joing the peruvian cuisine .
Big Ben
This is a white table cloth, upper class restaurant. it is located right in huanchaco just a street back from the beach. this restaurant is visited frequently by the president of peru. he claims it is his favorite place to eat. there are many traditional dishes served here such as, chicharrones, ceviche, and tiratido.
Chill out
About 3 blocks up from the beach on los pinos about a block further back from "my friend". likely the only indian curry restaurant in huanchaco and probably the best curry in peru! for 10 soles about 3.5 usd you get vegetarian or chicken curry, coconut rice, naan, and mango chutney. they also have good homemade american style hamburgers with toppings like avacado, blue cheese, pineapple, comes with fries for 9 soles 3 usd. shakes, soda, beer, coffee, etc. it got it's name from it's super chill but social environment. also has dorm accommodation and some private rooms. rates start from pes 15. (http://chilledperu.com)
Polleria La Barra
2 blocks to the north of the 'fruit bar' or 'my friends'. it's a yellow building with outdoor eating. 9 soles for a quarter chicken, fries, and some salad, which can be split between 2 hungry people. 2 soles for a half liter or chicha de morada maiz - kind of like koolaid with a kick.
Casa Tere
In the plaza de armas of the town, close to the biblioteca. it has decent pizza, but it's expensive for huanchaco 26-34 soles for a grande.
Happy Days
Great coffee and desserts. Owned by an American and his Peruvian wife they serve up some amazing pizza huge servings. Right behind the pier on the main drag it has a great view and exceptional service. The chocolate cake is moist and rich. It is about S30 for the biggest pizza.
My Friend
Restaurant in the hostel of the same name. said to have the biggest burgers in the world! or at least in huanchaco. they also have a constant spaghetti special for 10 soles. it comes with garlic bread and a soda. toppings and different sauces available for the spaghetti.they also have smoothies, omelettes, and waffles with fruit. they ask for tips here, since it's mostly all gringos that eat here. the service is way better at night.
Nameless Local Restaurante
One block back from muchik surf shop on the beach. they have a daily 5 soles special. they close down once all their food runs out, so it's best to get there before 3. the earlier you get there, the most options are still available. my absolute favorite is getting the sopa de pollo for entrada and the pescado sudado frecsa, not fried for the main course, it comes with some type of bean or lentil or pea, always changing. sometimes you get a free drink too. like mango apple juice or inca cola. their ceviche is very good as well.
Huanchaco Beach - ask for the excellent ceviche a la crema. It is a little expensive, but quite worth having a look.
Nameless Burger Joint
On a corner on avenue los pinos, two blocks from the sea, this burger joints serves up burgers a la peruvian northern coast and is one of the cheapest meals you can grab in huanchaco. a triple, that comes with burger, chorizo and eggs costs us $1.
Ah Gusto
On los pinos across the street from my friend. it's a small place, with friendly staff, offering straightforward food- pizza, pasta, chorizo etc. if you don't like the food, you don't pay!
El Generoso
* a block or two south of the plaza de armas, on the corner. they have something called a burrito. it's not really a burrito, but a nice change when you're sick of rice and fish. it has cheese/ham/mushrooms inside a tortilla. also their jugo surtido is cold and yummy. they have burgers and sandwiches that are pretty good as well. their chimichurry topping going great with the burgers.
Restaurants to ask about are listed below.
La Casa Suiza
About 3 blocks up from the beach on los pinos. best pizza in town! with home-made dough and tomato sauce. the crust is actually like pizza crust! reasonable price starting at pes 16 for 35 cm in diameter. they also make their own european-style crusty dark bread, although they are generally reluctant to sell it to carry. it saved me from eating only seafood and rice for my entire stay.