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The best breakfast and brunch in Lima
Start with El Chinito in Centro, Bodega Carbone in Centro and La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla in Miraflores / other locations for chicharrón sandwich. Here are all 9, with what to get at each.
- El ChinitoCentro · institution
Get: Pan con chicharrón with sweet potato and salsa criolla, a tamal on the side, and strong drip coffee
- Bodega CarboneCentro · institution
Get: The jamón del país sandwich, the fried pejerrey sandwich with sarza criolla, and a strong drip coffee
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Lima?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with El Chinito (Centro), Bodega Carbone (Centro) and La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla (Miraflores / other locations). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At El Chinito, get pan con chicharrón with sweet potato and salsa criolla, a tamal on the side, and strong drip coffee. At Bodega Carbone, get the jamón del país sandwich, the fried pejerrey sandwich with sarza criolla, and a strong drip coffee. At La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla, get chicharrón sandwich. At El Enano, get choose a roast-meat sandwich.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in Lima?
Most of these are in Centro. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Lima: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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