Paddy's Irish Pub
124 calle triunfo, on the eastern corner of plaza de armas. the night-brother of jack's cafe. not exactly traditional peruvian fare, but an excellent atmosphere amongst fellow travelers in a cozy upstairs pub setting. purportedly the highest 'irish-owned' pub in the world at 3,400 m, it offers a good selection of pub food think cottage pie, casseroles, mash and gravy, local and international drinks even had cider and guiness, and a useful "no gracias" t-shirt for sale.
El Emperador
They have 2 restaurants within the city, both are very reasonably priced. they have a 13-page menu with all sorts of foods from around the world. try the pisco sour tall.
Bagdad Cafe
This small restaurant seems to produce everything themselves. Local food is extremely good, in the evening small performance groups enter the restaurant and give excellent performances. The prices are mid-range, but it is sure worth it. The daily menu lunch special is more like a snack.
Cross Keys Pub
Looking onto the central square is a pub serving european food to tourists. skip the fish and chips.
Victor Victoria
Calle tsesequocha, just off calle tigre. friendly service. great salad bar buffet included in all main dishes. gorgeous garlic trout with rice or potatoes for 10 soles including the salad bar buffet and lovely fresh bread but only for lunch. great value breakfasts. regular glasses of freshly squeezed juice for 6 soles. also they have a proper espresso machine for good coffee in the morning.
El Fogon
Nothing fancy but great cheap food: for 10 soles about US$3.50 get a meal deal that includes a plate from the salad bar, a selection of soup, a selection of main dish, a dessert and a beverage. Or splurge with their more expensive menu offer for 20 Soles. Very tasty Peruvian food. Friendly staff.
Kukuly
Huaynapata 318, a cozy place with friendly prices also attracting locals, run by a swiss guy. daily menu for 6 soles.
Mama Africa
On 3 levels. snacks, a cafe on the rooftop, restaurant with a good cheap menu, 2 discos, the latest movies on dvd. some of the decorations and paintings are by the owner/artist.
Maikhani
Great Indian food served as an all you can eat buffet for only 15 soles. You get mineral water, salad, chutneys and fruit included but it is extra for chapatis, beers or similar.
Puerto Atico
The "pueto atico" ceviche that is Pejerey with Pulpo, and the Jalea de Mariscos are the must try.
El Balcon
Soup, main course, and desert no drink for 10 soles, about us$3.70. if you're looking for good quality food for not a lot of money, this is the place to go.
Supermarkets
Mega
Has several locations: the most central is on matara, just north of ayacucho. a larger one is at plaza tupac amaru, on matarã¡ 271 at av garcilaso. they have a home-furnishings store next door as well.
There are several supermarkets close to el centro:
La Canasta
Av la cultura 2000-block. well-stocked.
Maxi
Ave grau, just west of matara.
Mega
a few blocks further past la canasta, on the same side of av. la cultura. this is the largest supermarket in cusco.
D'Dinos Market
Av la cultura 2003. open 24 hr, takes credit cards, offers delivery.
For larger supermarkets, take a combi or taxi a couple of kilometres south on Av. La Cultura.
Gato's Market
Plaza de armas, across from norton rat's pub in portal belã©n 115. small and a bit pricey.