If you want to try such Peruvian specialties as roast cuy, ají de gallina or puca picante con chicharrón (potatoes swathed in a spicy peanut sauce, served with rice and pork), then you have come to the right place. The au fresco setting on a garden patio whets your appetite for the great down-home cooking at Urpicha. Or you can opt for the a table inside this cozy colonial home decorated with artesanía. Weekends feature local folk bands; you may want to make a reservation for then, as it is a popular place with locals.

Location:
Jirón Londres 272
Ayacucho, Peru

Restaurant Types:
Peruvian

Prices: Mid-Range

Price Description: Moderately priced, with à la carte dishes costing 7 soles ($2.30) to 20 soles ($6.60).

Atmosphere: Entertainment / live music, outdoor/patio dining

Regulations: No

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: No

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 09 Aug 2007

Updated: 24 Nov 2008

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