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(Lores 215; snacks from S2; breakfast & lunch)
One of the most popular local spots
for juice and cake in the city, this place does a handy sideline in tamales (chicken or fish
in corn dough, wrapped in jungle leaves). It normally opens at 8am; go sooner rather than
later if you want a seat.
La Vecina $
(Tavara West 352; small/large ceviche S8/15; lunch)
There's nothing else but ceviche
on the menu at this homey place, but it doesn't disappoint.
CEVICHE
Bucanero $$
(Av Marina 124; mains S25; 11am-5pm; )
For great river views in civilized air-
conditioned environs, this restaurant with a fish-dominated menu is a great lunch stop.
Pescado a la plancha
(grilled river fish) with
chicharrones
(fried chunks of pork) goes
down remarkably well with an icy Iquiteña (Iquitos beer).
SEAFOOD
Gran Maloca $$
(Lores 170; menú S15, mains S25-42; noon-10pm; )
Enter the bygone world of the
rubber-boom glory days at this atmospheric Amazonian restaurant. Expect silk table-
cloths, wall-length mirrors and imaginative regional delicacies such as
chupín de pollo,
Amazon venison with toasted coconut and the scrumptious Loretan omelet with jungle
leaves.
PERUVIAN
Chifa Long Fung $
(San Martín 454; mains S10-20; noon-2.30pm & 7pm-midnight)
There are several in-
expensive
chifas
and other restaurants near the Plaza 28 de Julio, of which the Long Fung
is a little more expensive but worth it.
CHINESE
INTERNATIONAL
Fitzcarraldo Restaurant-Bar $$
(Napo 100; mains S15-40; noon-late; )
The Fitzcarraldo is an upscale option on the
riverside strip, with good food and service. It does good pizzas (delivery available) and
various local and international dishes. Watch out for that icy air-con.
