A Tour of Flavors in Ica, Peru

08 Oct A Tour of Flavors in Ica, Peru

Ica, with its mix of desert and fertile lands, offers a cuisine rich in flavors and freshness. Here are five must-visit restaurants to enjoy the best of the region’s gastronomy:

1. El Batán (Kilometer 197 of the Pan-American Highway, Chincha)  

   Located at a gas station, ‘El Batán’ is ideal for a roadside stop. It is known for its carapulcra with dry soup, goat stew, and green rice with pork cracklings.

2. El Cordón y la Rosa (Av. Los Maestros, Ica)  

   At the entrance of Ica, this restaurant offers fresh fish and seafood, along with legumes. Don’t miss the mixed ceviche, crab causa, and corvina a lo macho, with quick service.

3. ‘La Olla de Juanita (Fundo Tres Esquinas, Ica)  

   A cozy spot off the Pan-American Highway that serves green lima bean salad, pork cracklings, dry soup with carapulcra, and rice with duck.

4. El Pallar (Kilometer 297 of the Pan-American Highway, Ica)  

   Featuring local ingredients such as lima beans and asparagus, ‘El Pallar’ stands out for its green lima bean chupe with shrimp, lamb ribs, and rice with duck and carapulcra.

5. 8 Cepas (Cachiche District, Ica)  

   In Cachiche, ‘8 Cepas’ combines regional cuisine with a selection of cocktails, wines, and piscos. Its cozy atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a full meal.