Best Peruvian Food In Chicago

Are you ready to taste the culinary art thousands of years in the making? Peruvian Food has only been influenced by outsiders during the past few centuries. This flavor-rich cuisine pre-dates the Incans and is one of the oldest to master making dishes out of corn, avocados, tomatoes, chillies and potatoes. Enjoy history on your taste buds with some of these exquisite and proud Peruvian restaurants.

Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Seafood & Steak

4569 N Elston
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 427-4239
ayaypicante.com

Come into Ay Aye Picante for some food that is both exotic and familiar seasoned with only Peruvian spices to give it the most authentic flavor. The restaurant is decorated with Nazca murals, which shows the owner's pride in this ancient culture. You can be sure to expect the pride to continue with each individually prepared meal.

Taste of Peru

6545 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-4540
www.tasteofperu.com

Looking for authentic Peruvian food? How does "this tastes like my mom's home-made recipes from Peru" sound? Cesar Izquierdo, the owner and chef, immigrated here from Peru with a dream to share the culinary masterpieces of his nation with the rest of the world, or at least Chicago. Being featured on the show Diners, Drive-Ins' & Dives and recommended by Guy Fieri in the Chicago Tribune, you know this place is worth checking out.

Machu Picchu Restaurant

3856 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 472-0471
www.machupicchuchicago.com

While eating at Machu Picchu, the authentic flavors will make you forget you're still in Chicago. The chefs use only the freshest ingredients and offer a menu even the most critical eater would enjoy. This place is making quite a stir over their delicious ceviche, though nothing on the menu is disappointing.