Eat · Barranco
Isolina Taberna Peruana
Reserve or go early for Peruvian tavern plates in Barranco; lunch or an early dinner beats the queue.
- Peruvian tavern
- Big plates
- Book ahead
- Order: Peruvian tavern cooking
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: before 13:00
- Queue risk: 13:00-15:00
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Peru ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Peru's migration authority (Migraciones) or a Peruvian consulate; keep the entry record you receive, as hotels may ask for it.
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- Peru ↗The classic Inca Trail needs a permit booked through a licensed operator, often months ahead; the trail closes every February for maintenance.
- Peru ↗Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on day one, and ask a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
- Lima area ↗If you fly on to Cusco, go up gradually: sleep in the Sacred Valley first.
- Lima ↗Street taxis are not metered and some are unsafe: book through a ride-hailing app or a taxi your hotel calls, and never hail a cab on the street at night.
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Hours not published
Easiest walk-in
before 13:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Per person
PEN 45–752026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · A few dishes; ask the staff, as stock and broths use meat. · say: “Soy vegetariano.”
- AskPeanut allergy · Peanuts appear in several sauces; say it clearly and ask. · say: “Soy alérgico al maní.”
Paying
- Check for a service charge on the bill.
- A cover or service charge of 10-18% is sometimes added: check the bill and menu footnote.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Ask the venue; walk-ins may wait.
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Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
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What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta? | KWAN-toh KWES-ta |
| Not spicy, please | Sin ají, por favor | seen ah-HEE por fah-VOR |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favor | la KWEN-ta por fah-VOR |
| Hello | Buenos días | BWEH-nos DEE-as |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-syas |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Bread and dips: Sometimes charged — Ask if they are free.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Check for a service charge on the bill.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants if a service charge is not added; round up for drivers and tour guides.
- A cover or service charge of 10-18% is sometimes added: check the bill and menu footnote.
At the table
- Ceviche is a lunch dish: fish is fresh in the morning, and many cevicherías close by 17:00.Ceviche is a lunch dish: fish is fresh in the morning, and many cevicherías close by 5:00 PM.
- Order the menú del día at lunch in local places: a full meal for S/ 12-25.
Paying, diet and allergies
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
A few dishes; ask the staff, as stock and broths use meat.
Show: Soy vegetariano.
- Peanut allergyask
Peanuts appear in several sauces; say it clearly and ask.
Show: Soy alérgico al maní.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Children eat rice and chicken dishes
- Access
- step-free: partial · An old house with steps at the entrance (check)
Hygiene
- Busy kitchen with fast turnover.
- Drink bottled or sealed water.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Ask the venue; walk-ins may wait.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Diet
- vegetarian: limited · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
- Getting there
- A corner house on Avenida San Martín, Barranco · ~12 min walk
Cons
- Long waits without a booking.
- Plates are large; order to share.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Tacu tacu | Fried rice and bean cake, often with a fried egg or seafood. | Share; it is filling. |
| Ají de gallina | Shredded chicken in creamy yellow chilli sauce. | Mild; ask for extra rice. |
| Papa a la huancaína | Sliced potato in a cheese and chilli sauce. | A good starter for the table. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Mains about S/ 45-75 (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- With drinks and dessert, S/ 90-150.
- rule
- Check for a service charge on the bill.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and dips | Sometimes charged | Ask if they are free. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do I need to book?
Ask the venue; go before 13:00 or early evening if not.Ask the venue; go before 1:00 PM or early evening if not.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Card?
Most likely yes; carry some cash.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lima (eat)
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