What should I order at Restaurante Huanchaco?
Restaurante Huanchaco
Cabrito (including Cabrito de leche a la norteña and Seco de cabrito)
Mentioned repeatedly as tender, juicy, and delicious. Described as the best northern-style cabrito with a special touch, very soft meat, and generous portions. It is highlighted as the specialty of the restaurant and highly praised by many reviewers.
Cangrejo Reventado
Frequently recommended as spectacular and delicious with very good portions. It is noted as one of the standout dishes, praised for its flavor and quality.
Lomo Saltado
Mentioned as the best in Lima with a northern touch, indicating a unique and well-executed version of this classic dish.
Tiradito
Described as the best dish by one reviewer, indicating it is a standout item on the menu.
Ceviche
Listed as a specialty alongside cabrito, suggesting it is a reliable and well-prepared dish.
Leche de Tigre and Causa de Cangrejo
Recommended as delicious starters, highlighting their quality and flavor as appetizers.
Pato a la norteña
Mentioned as a decent dish, although not the best, it is still considered good and worth trying.
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM |
About Restaurante Huanchaco
Restaurante Huanchaco is a restaurant in La Victoria, Peru, with categories that include bar and grill, breakfast restaurant, chophouse restaurant, continental restaurant, Californian restaurant, and fast food restaurant. Reviews consistently praise the ceviche, seco, cabrito, lomo saltado, tiradito, and burst crab, especially for their flavor and generous portions. Reviewers also describe the place as comfortable, spacious, well organized, and familiar, with good and agile service. The restaurant offers dine-in, delivery, takeout, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and table service.
Amenities & services
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Restaurante Huanchaco known for?
It is especially known for ceviche, seco, and cangrejo reventado, with many reviews also calling out cabrito and northern-style food. People repeatedly mention strong flavor, good portions, and dishes like cabrito de leche a la norteña and seco as standouts.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Huanchaco?
The most recommended dishes are ceviche, seco con fréjoles, cangrejo reventado, cabrito de leche a la norteña, and tiradito. Reviewers also mention lomo saltado with a northern touch and pato a la norteña, which helps show the menu leans Peruvian with Trujillo or norteño influences.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Huanchaco?
The atmosphere is described as spacious, ventilated, comfortable, cozy, and quiet, with a well-organized dining room. It seems to suit groups and tourists well, but it is also listed as popular for solo dining.
Is Restaurante Huanchaco good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is PEN 40 to 100, and reviews suggest the portions and flavor justify it, especially for shared plates like cangrejo reventado. Several comments mention very good quality and large servings, including one note that a cabrito dish was so filling the diner was impressed by how much they could eat.
What should I know about service and wait times at Restaurante Huanchaco?
Service is often described as good, agile, and friendly, though one review notes that more attention to the table would have improved the experience. The restaurant is set up for delivery, no-contact delivery, takeout, and dine-in, which makes it practical if you want a quicker option than eating on site.
Is parking available at Restaurante Huanchaco?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurante Huanchaco kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante Huanchaco is good for kids.
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