Travel Reference
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Eating
Many restaurants don't advertise their
menús
(set meals), which are cheaper than ordering
à la carte. For a cheap snack, try
api
(hot, sweet corn juice) - a serious comfort food found
in several places on Calle Oquendo between Parque Pino and the
supermercado
. Order it
with a paper-thin, wickedly delicious envelope of deep-fried dough.
MOJSA $$
( 36-3182; Lima 394; mains S18-35; 8am-10pm)
The go-to place for locals and travelers
alike, Mojsa lives up to its name - which is Aymara for 'delicious.' It has a thoughtful
range of Peruvian and international food, including innovative trout dishes and a design-
your-own salad option. All meals start with fresh bread and a bowl of olives. In the even-
ing crisp brick-oven pizzas are on offer.
| Peruvian
LA CASONA $$
( 35-1108;
http://lacasona-restaurant.com
; Lima 423, 2nd l; mains S12-36)
Another solid choice,
with upscale
criollo
(spicy Peruvian fare with Spanish and African influences) and inter-
national food and portions on the small side. Trout comes bathed in garlic or chili sauce,
and there's also pasta, salad and soup.
| Peruvian
TULIPANS $$
( 35-1796; Lima 394; mains S12-22)
Highly recommended for its yummy sandwiches, big
plates of meat, and piled-high vegetables, this cozy spot is warmed by the pizza oven in
the corner. The courtyard patio is attractive for warm days - whenever those happen! Piz-
zas are only available at night.
| Pizzeria
CAFÉ TUNKI $
(Lima 394; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
This closet-sized cafe serves hot cups of coffee, brewed
with acclaimed beans from the tropical side of Puno province that are available for pur-
chase by the kilo.
| Cafe
BALCONES DE PUNO $$
| Peruvian
