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1. Roky's
- Pollos a la Brasa
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- Barbecue
- International
- Fusion
- Local Traditional
- Moderately Priced
- Downtown Lima
- Nile Expert Tip: Good.
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2. España
- Very popular with backpackers
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- Breakfast & Brunch
- Cheap
- Downtown Lima
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3. Gonzi's
- This is small spot conveniently located near the intersection of Javier Prado and Camino Real Avenues,...
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- Local Traditional
- Moderately Priced
- San Isidro
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4. Cordano (El)
- A classic among restaurants
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- Latin American
- Local Traditional
- Cheap
- Downtown Lima
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5. Bircher Benner
- Vegetarian food with local flare
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- Latin American
- Local Traditional
- Cheap
- Pueblo Libre/Jesus Maria/Lince
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6. Dove Vai
- Beach café
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- Breakfast & Brunch
- Local Traditional
- Moderately Priced
- Miraflores
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7. Antigua Bodega Dalmacia
- Special spot in Miraflores
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- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Affordable
- Miraflores
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8. La Canta Rana
- Classic neighborhood cevicheria
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- Seafood
- Latin American
- Local Traditional
- Cheap
- Barranco
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9. Norkys
- Peruvian "Pollo a la Brasa" (Peruvian Roasted chicken)
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- Barbecue
- International
- Fusion
- Local Traditional
- Moderately Priced
- Downtown Lima
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10. El Kapallaq
- Truly traditional
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- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Latin American
- Affordable
- Miraflores
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The Best of NileGuide
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Lima has plenty of cheap restaurants waiting for you. If you are brave, you may want to look for the neighborhood's local market and find a nice food stall, for a very cheap menu.
However, even if you are not on a tight budget, you should try one of these little hidden paradises, where not only you will find many new flavors but also new friends. You can try the "menu del día" or ask for the specialties of the house. Get ready for the experience of eating like a Peruvian!
First, in adittion to the ceviche, which is the most widely known local specialty, you need to taste the pollo a la brasa (Peruvian roasted chicken), an easy task since there are many chain restaurants spread all around the city. Two of the most known ones are Roky's and Norkys.
Other budget-friendly spots in Lima downtown are El Cordano and España, while if you move south you will find Gonzi's in San Isidro, on your way to Miraflores or Barranco.
Once in Miraflores you have more options; Bircher Benner, for vegetarian, Café Z for sandwiches or quick, delicious meals, Dove Vai for juices, sandwiches, desserts; and Antigua Bodega Dalmacia, for a more relaxed and nice ambiance and a tasty wine to go with your meal.
Barranco hides many places for eating like a king spending very little, but we suggest Juanito, for a sandwich and beer, or Canta Rana, for a ceviche.
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