Affectionately known to some as Caraz Dulzura (Sweet Caraz), visitors will notice its many displays of sweet cakes and other pastries window after window, while ice cream shops proudly serve homemade treats to customers. If you are in the mood for something more substantial (and not quite as sweet) there is no shortage of cafés and restaurants serving local Peruvian dishes, hearty meat entrées, cuy (guinea pig) and veggie dishes too! Ask around for local recommendations.
La Punta Grande makes an immediate impression due to its sheer size, seemingly incongruous in a town with such a small population: its seating capacity is close to 250, and offers as many tables outdoors as it does indoors. By contrast its menu offerings are small in number, offering standard...
This nice, medium-size eatery’s most notable feature is its internal terrace, complete with hanging plants, that add a touch of kitsch to your quiche. Open all days except Sunday, they sell sandwiches and hamburgers that go from $1 to $3, not to mention a standard offering of beef, chicken,...
One thing you can’t get away from, virtually anywhere in Peru, is Chinese food, and Caraz is no different. Young entrepreneur Juan Fidel Tolentino showcases his own flair for this decidedly non-indigenous cuisine with such dishes as Chicken Kontausi, Chicken Konmensi and Won Ton soup. The prices...