"Picanterias, humble restaurants often run by women in small Peruvian towns, especially in the northern Arequipa and Cusco, inspired chef-owner Héctor Solís to open his restaurant in the middle-class Surquillo suburb, where he serves only the highest-quality fish. The dining room features long wooden tables to be shared among guests and an open counter where the chef displays fresh catches in huge ice buckets. Choose your fish and your preferred seasoning style, and order some white rice to soak up any juices left over on the plate. The menu also includes ceviches, causas (potato casseroles), stuffed rocotos (red hot Peruvian peppers), and parihuela (seafood soup). [$$$]" - Liliana López Sorzano