Los Balcones

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"I return to Los Balcones for one thing: the costilla de short ribs. I know the menu is full of incredible items and I’ve tried many of them, but for some reason this dish just hits all the right spots. It’s hearty, full of flavor, bold, and the kind of dish worth sharing just so you can talk about it with dining partners. This northern Peruvian dish is slow-cooked in a beer-infused tomato chile sauce, so the result is a tender, saucy flavorful bite of beef with a traditional rice and lima bean tacu tacu cake. A fried egg yolk makes it indulgent, and the drippy mess is all I need to make everything right in the world. —Mona Holmes" - Eater Staff