Jarana Aventura - Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar

"Jarana is technically in the Aventura Mall, but thankfully you don’t have to step foot inside to eat here. It’s the sister restaurant of La Mar, but a lot more casual than its sibling. They make very good versions of classics like chicken causa and chaufa topped with a runny shrimp omelet. But they also have a few good Nikkei dishes like crisp tuna wantacos (basically taco shells made of wantons). The portions are filling, but order the picarones with sweet fig syrup no matter how full you are. The colorful restaurant has a giant abstract mural made out of chains and enough beautiful textile patterns to make you forget there’s a Hot Topic filled with angsty teens just a short walk away." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"Jarana is technically in the Aventura Mall, but thankfully you don’t have to step foot inside to eat at this Peruvian restaurant. It’s the sister restaurant of La Mar, but a lot more casual than its sibling. They make very good versions of classics like chicken causa and chaufa topped with a runny shrimp omelet. But they also have a few good Nikkei dishes like crisp tuna wantacos (basically taco shells made of wantons). The portions are filling, but order the picarones with sweet fig syrup no matter how full you are. The colorful restaurant has a giant abstract mural made out of chains and enough beautiful textile patterns to make you forget there’s a Hot Topic filled with angsty teens just a short walk away." - Mariana Trabanino

"Jarana is perfect for families with its bright, lively atmosphere, plenty of seating, and kid-friendly menu. Children can enjoy dishes like buttered linguini, pesto linguini, rotisserie chicken with fries, the Peruvian rice pudding duo, a chocolate cake with pisco syrup, and Peruvian fritters with chanca honey." - Olee Fowler

"Renowned chef Gaston Acurio, best known for La Mar Miami and numerous establishments across South and North America, has introduced Jarana. The new restaurant in Aventura offers modern Peruvian cuisine and a pisco bar with classics like ceviches, Nikkei cuisine, and entree-sized dishes such as lomo saltado. On the menu, find everything from small bites to shared large dishes, including a 32oz bone-in cowboy steak and whole-fried snapper with sweet and spicy Nikkei sauce, all served in a bright and lively setting." - Olee Fowler

"Jarana, a new restaurant in Aventura, offers a modern Peruvian cuisine and pisco bar, showcasing an array of South American flavors in one menu. "Jarana," meaning ‘spontaneous celebration,’ blends traditional Peruvian cuisine with Japanese, Chinese, and Italian culinary influences, prepared by corporate executive Chef Jesus Delgado and Aventura’s executive chef Martha Palacios. Plenty of Peruvian classics can be found on the wide-ranging menu. Offerings kick off with a selection of cebiches and nikkei, causas, and antichuchos. Small bites include fried chicken with rococo mayo, crispy pork belly sliders, and Peruvian scallops with Parmesan cheese. Entree-sized dishes include options like lomo saltado, ají amarillo and pulled chicken stew, crispy pork belly with chorizo and rice. Large dishes meant to be shared include a 32oz bone-in cowboy steak with fried Peruvian potatoes, whole-fried snapper with sweet and spicy Nikkei sauce. Jarana’s second location occupies 6,790 square feet at Esplanade at Aventura, featuring an open-air entrance and vibrant decor with art murals, colorful basket lighting, and fisherman rope. The restaurant offers ample indoor and outdoor seating, greenery and geometric designs, and a DJ area for entertainment on selected nights." - Olee Fowler