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Restaurant in San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province
What should I order at Viracocha Restaurante?
What to order
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Local Meat Dishes
Mentioned as a highlight of the menu and praised for being delicious, authentic, and representative of the local cuisine.
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Traditional Food
Frequently recommended for its authentic regional flavors, generous portions, and strong approval from locals.
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Regional Food
Repeatedly described as excellent, amazing, and tasty, making it one of the most consistently praised choices.
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Cayote Con Nueces
Specifically called out as delicious, with reviewers praising this dessert for its unique regional flavor.
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Stew
Described as amazing, suggesting it is a standout comforting local dish worth trying.
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Empanadas
Directly mentioned as great, making them a well-liked and reliable choice among the local items.
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Tamal
Included in a list of dishes that were all described as great, indicating it is another recommended local specialty.
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Tequeno
Mentioned alongside other dishes that were all praised, suggesting it is a tasty option on the menu.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 8:15 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
About Viracocha Restaurante
Viracocha Restaurante is a restaurant in San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province, focused on regional food from the Jujuy area. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic local dishes, generous portions, and strong selection of traditional items like empanadas, locro, tamal, quinoa-based dishes, and regional meat plates. The place is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with dine-in and takeout available. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
Frequently asked
What is Viracocha Restaurante known for?
It is known for regional Jujuy food, especially traditional plates like locro, empanadas, tamal, and other local meat dishes. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the food feels authentic, tasty, and generously portioned, with many locals eating there.
What dishes are most recommended at Viracocha Restaurante?
Reviewers specifically highlight empanadas, tamal, tequeño, locro, and regional stews, along with quinoa and other local plates. The dessert cayote con nueces, a pumpkin conserve with nuts, is also called out as especially good.
Is Viracocha Restaurante good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ARS 20–30K, and many reviews say the prices are good or cheap for the quality and portion sizes. One review notes that the food can be a bit above average in price compared with some places, but most feedback still points to strong value for authentic regional dishes.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait at Viracocha Restaurante?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and the restaurant accepts them. Reviewers also mention that it can be full on arrival, though the wait may be short, especially when locals and tourists are both dining there.
Is parking available at Viracocha Restaurante?
Yes. Free street parking is available.
Does Viracocha Restaurante have vegetarian options?
Yes, Viracocha Restaurante offers vegan options.
Is Viracocha Restaurante kid-friendly?
Yes, Viracocha Restaurante is good for kids.
