Has the ceviche at Pio Pio improved over the past few years? A while ago, it was agreed that it was one of the worst ceviches in a Peruvian restaurant. And how does it compare to places nearby like El Sol, Punto Fijo, Urubamba,... (14 replies, last updated by Joe MacBu April 2, 2009)

On to tapas questions – which of the following would you go to (or skip) and what’s missing? La Venencia Casi En Huertas Taberna Dolores El Abuelo Los Caracoles El Sur Oreja Del Oro Viavelez taberna Taberna el torito La... (10 replies, last updated by internationalfoodie April 1, 2008)

excellent Spanish and Italian restaurants where you can have veggie and fish dishes. I would definetely recommend El Avila, on Av. de Mayo 1384. The paella is simply stunning! At night, they do flamenco and tapas and the place is... (7 replies, last updated by bobovespa December 11, 2008)

Excellent list!! Keeping in mind that Tamales Freeze VERY well... I would alter plans a bit... Stop by Cinco Puntos... get Pork Tamales, put in cooler and take home for later... then drive down Cesar Chavez, right on Evergreen... (55 replies, last updated by angelicachavez September 19, 2009)

Since the demise of Pollada de Laura, I’m trying other spots, and thus far, the most promising of places I’ve been are Las Delicias (104th/44th Ave) and Las Brasas (Corona Ave/90th St). I haven’t hit the... (35 replies, last updated by Manhattanita October 3, 2008)

Down the street from the Food 4 Less? Me too! I’m right behind El Sereno Elementary School....... What are your thoughts on El Taquito? Hecho En Mexico? El Aguila Bakery? El Sereno Meat Market? (44 replies, last updated by junglekitte May 3, 2009)

’s a bright and busy place, thought it does not match La Olla’s fame.” In our opinion it is vastly better than La Olla because of all the fresh raw shellfish they serve. 3. Ciclo ArtEspacio Cuisine International Hours Lunch, maybe... (0 replies, last updated by aledm December 8, 2007)

El Tepeyac (see thread not far below). Go hungry. Order something called the Hollenbeck burrito, or so I am advised (my non-Hollen burrito was just fine). (27 replies, last updated by Jason V. March 20, 2003)

supermarket; except for seafood, it will provide you with everything you’ll need in a pinch (includes meat, poultry, deli with a good prepared food section). A real plus is that it is open on Sundays. Another decent supermarket... (20 replies, last updated by jaben September 26, 2009)

there and we wouldn’t recommend it for dim sum. Our total for 5 dishes S/.28. Costanara 700 700 (de Humberto Sato Tomita), Costanera Av. El Ejército 421, Miraflores, fono 421-4635: Our rating 5/10. We were very disapointed with... (0 replies, last updated by aledm May 14, 2007)

I will second Babita, Flor de Yucatan,La Huasteca, El Sazon Oaxaqueno, Chichen Itza, and Monte Alban. Chichen Itza’s Pan de Cazon and Pulpo en su Tinta. Flor de Yucatan for my relleno negro fix. Huasteca’s menu is all... (176 replies, last updated by streetgourmetla July 20, 2009)

I really believe 5 Puntos is the best Mexican food in the city, if you’re not taking into account convenience or any other factor beyond the food. Other than that, I really like La Parilla for huge plates of grilled meats,... (142 replies, last updated by bulavinaka September 12, 2008)

is not quite the same level as La Barca but they certainly have some noteworthy not your crap-of-the mill Carnitas Michoacan / King Taco / El Taurino stuff. First Up.... Tinga de Pollo > Tortilla.... Handmade, 5 inch diameter,... (88 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal May 22, 2009)

grisácea. nejayote. (Del náhuatl nexayotl, literalmente = ‘sustancia de agua de ceniza’, de nextli ‘ceniza; cal’ + atl ‘agua’ + -yotl ‘sustancia, cosa’.) m. Agua de cal o de ceniza... (30 replies, last updated by BRB September 27, 2007)

that this wine is inexpensive? 05 Cillar de Silos El Quintanal Vendimmia Seleccionada Ribeiro del Duero Delicious modern tempranillo, blackberries and tar, grippy tannins, wonderful. Did I mention that this wine is inexpensive? (600 replies, last updated by ibstatguy November 19, 2009)