Tradición Arequipeña

Update for 2024: Based on my great experience I went again, but I was disappointed. The food felt like a 4 instead of a 5. Specially Rocoto relleno was not up to the price standard, you can find lots of better options. Service was a 3 with waiting times and acting in a rush. 2020: Excellent flavor in their food, it’s incredible the quality of the food, the food sorprised me even being peruvian. Irecommend to try the "Rocoto Relleno", "Adobo" and "Chupe de camarones".

20 years ago it's a great touristique point of Arequipa gastronomía...now it's just an restorant with big problèmes of logístic and management. Ok i'm going when an university event prívate a part of restorant but that not a raison to put in a side the others clients with only 2 boys for the service...1h20 after my order, nothing comming, so i live the restorant with out eat something...the manager never apologies but they do great service for the university event. I never comeback at this place.

Food was really good. Great atmosphere. Staff is very nice. I loved the decorations inside & outside the restaurant.

I visited the restaurant on a weekday, and it was consistently busy with customers. However, despite the crowd, the service was excellent. I ordered the grilled chicken with mushrooms, and it was absolutely delicious. They also offer a variety of traditional dishes. Just a word of caution, if you arrive late, particularly after 2:30 pm, you may not find a menu available. They usually offer a soup of the day as a starter, followed by a second dish. Additionally, this restaurant is known for its "queso helado," a unique ice cream that is popular in Arequipa. Lastly, it's worth mentioning that if it happens to be your birthday, they will give you a complimentary treat.

This is a nice place to eat at whether you're a tourist or a local. It has a varied menu with local dishes. It also has a few things to see which speak to the culture and sites in the area. We had a big group without a reservation and they were able to accomodate. The service was a bit evasive. There was no wifi. A few things I asked for on the menu weren't available. The coffee i asked to come before the meal came after the meal. It was also instant which was disappointing. Not too much juice came in the pitcher. The food was ok. A little dry for me. The corn cake was huge and totally shareable. Loved it.

Collectively, we came here as a group and sat upstairs on the balcony to watch over the Plaza de Armas. We started with pisco sours of course, but some of the guys had beers which were refreshingly cold. The menu was extensive and so much to choose from. The vegetarians in the group were happy because of the variety of salads and the staff were happy to change the menu slightly for them. Certainly the avocado stuffed with vegetables was delicious (see photo). The meat and fries with small salad was pretty good with the meat cooked well and not tough. As always, the quinoa soup was tasty. Portion sizes were generous and overall we had a wondeful afternoon. Note that the staff were very helpful but we did have a guide. They were eager to please and made sure our food was brought out quickly. Thank you. Not wheelchair friendly if dining upstairs. Kid friendly. Dietaries can be catered for if you can let them know what you're after.

The food here is quite good—definitely above average. While it’s not the cheapest option around, the portions are generous, so you get good value for your money. What really stands out is the variety on the menu. It’s a fantastic choice if you’re tired of the usual rice, chicken, and potatoes that seem to be everywhere in Peru. Perfect for those looking to mix things up and try something different!

stopped by this quaint restaurant near the countryside in arequepa Peru. we were on a bus tour and stopped here for lunch. we had very nice local beer and appetizers. we sat outside and listened to live local musicians playing guitars. very good portions and again at a really great price. would definitely go back!