Peruvian in Phoenix
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On the hunt for top-tier Peruvian food? Head to either location of El Chullo. The original is located in the Coronado district, where the family-owned restaurant has been a go-to spot for arroz con mariscos since opening in 2014. A new location, just a few miles away on Seventh Avenue, debuted in the summer of […]
There’s something uniquely appealing about Peruvian cooking, with its subtle spicing and its celebration of complex, tangy flavors. The menu at El Farol is compact, but you can still get a sense of the native cuisine from offerings such as cebiche de pescado (tilapia marinated in lime juice, cilantro, onion, and garlic) and saltado (beef […]
Mister Pio’s menu is evident from the parking lot. As soon as you open your car door, the aroma of roasting chicken hints at what’s to come. Step inside this small, modern spot and smoke from the gargantuan rotisserie oven hits you in a wave and then swallows you whole. Slide up to the counter […]
Oscar Graham has opened (and closed) more Peruvian restaurants in Phoenix than anyone else. But while he tends to pack up and move around town every few years, his menu remains a glowing introduction to one of the world’s most varied and vibrant natural fusion cuisines. Tumi 2.0 – Graham’s swan song, he says – […]
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This tiny, no-frills spot of mostly gratifying traditional Peruvian cuisine in Chandler comes courtesy of chef-owner Oscar Graham, who was born and raised in Lima. Like any good Peruvian chef worth his sea salt, Graham makes an outstanding ceviche, but there are other good dishes as well. Start with a selection of unique appetizers featuring […]
This cute and cozy little eatery in Tempe serves up traditional Peruvian cuisine courtesy of Lima-born chef Walter Salazar. Employing members of his family to help with front- and back-of-the-house duties, a good thing for those unaccustomed to the cuisine, Salazar’s lengthy menu includes dishes with an abundance of raw or cured seafood, onions, acidic […]