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Machu Picchu

Address: C. 32, 130 m north of KFC, Paseo Colón, San José
Phone: 222-7384

Price range: $-$$$
Cuisine: Peruvian
Location: San José

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

A few travel posters and a fishnet holding crab and lobster shells are the only props used to evoke Peru, but no matter: the food is anything but plain, and the seafood is excellent at both the east- and west-side branches of this mainstay. The pique especial de mariscos (special seafood platter), big enough for two, presents you with shrimp, conch, and squid cooked four ways. The ceviche here is quite different from and better than that served in the rest of the country. A blazing Peruvian hot sauce served on the side adds zip to any dish, but be careful—apply it by the drop. Oh, and one more warning: the pisco sours go down very easily.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Paseo Colón location closed Sun.
Other location: 150 m south of Ferretería El Mar, San Pedro, 283-3679

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by JCinSanDiego from California on 4/10/07
The food here is awesome. I had a very tasty lobster that I really enjoyed it. The shrimp ceviche was excellent as well. The only down side to Machu Picchu is that it is located in a pretty rough part of town with some shady characters hanging out in front. I'd definitely eat here again!