Location: Iquitos
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Best Spanish food near Iquitos, Loreto Region, Peru
Find out what Spanish restaurants to try in Iquitos. Make the port town of Iquitos your base camp for exploring the Peruvian Amazon basin. The river and rainforest are the main attractions, of course, and once in Iquitos it's easy to book a stay at one of numerous nearby jungle lodges. Closer to town, travelers recommend visiting the market and "floating village" of Belen, seeing colorful creatures at the butterfly farm and animal rescue center, and taking a cruise on the great river.
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6. Panaderia Carley
Reviewed By T2059GJdavido
Muy buena atención ,pedà una causa y una gelatina al paso una lugar agradable muy atentos, me ofrecieron un vaso de agua gratis para quitarnos en sabor de lo dulce.Un lugar recomendado para tomar un desayuno, comer un postre o un aperitivo antes del almuerzo. Y los precios son accesibles y bien para lo que ofrecen.
5. El Pollon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By katebruder
The restaurant is right on the Plaza de Armas and has the typical Peruvian dish - pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) served with fries, fried banana or rice. They also have an extensive menu (with some interesting English translations :) ), but when the restaurant is called "El Pollón" (the big chicken), it's best to go with the chicken. Fast service, decently priced and good chicken.
4. Taquito Feroz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By holycowwow
I'm an American who has been living in Iquitos for four months. I'm not crazy about the food options here. I don't have a huge budget and so have explored every cheap option in town, as well splurging occasionally at the various westernized joints near the plaza (the two pizza places, Karma Cafe, Yellow Rose, Dawn on The Amazon). The food at the tourist places is decent but has little personality - although I can't deny the scrumptiousness of the wood-oven pizza, but can't afford it often. I am happy to report to have found an amazing new-ish restaurant that, in my humble opinion, has the best food in town, and cheap too! It's called Taquito Feroz at Moore 128 (at Napo/Putumayo). This is only five blocks from the Plaza (near the University), but off the tiny tourist loop enough that most gringos miss it. They serve MEXICAN FOOD (and vegetarian food), and it's some of the best I've ever sampled. You can get a large meat, chicken, or vegetarian burrito for under 10 soles ($4), and it's served generously with five separate dishes (!!!) of unique salsas, unidentifiable but undeniably delicious sauces, and guacamole, which, all piled on, make for a most tasty full-meal burrito. Their fruit juices (with treated water) are served in huge glasses - very large portions for only 3 soles (a bit over a buck). They also serve tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, hamburgers, and sandwiches. The place is run by a very cool, friendly, young, artistic Peruvian couple who just had their first baby. They obviously are passionate about the food, have done their homework, and know what tastes good. I've traveled much around Peru, Columbia, and Ecuador and found it actually quite difficult to find any real Mexican food. Sometimes you can get a "taco" or "burrito" by definition, but it has none of the charm or distinction of real Mexican food. Taquito Feroz is small, quaint, clean, and features glass tables which seal in a view of various art objects underneath the glass. There are some old records (LPs) hanging on the wall, plus a flat screen TV on the wall (but, unlike many food places here, it is usually set to silent). I've never written a restaurant review online before, but every time I eat there (at least twice a week), I think, "I need to spread the word about this place". Also, I should add, they even deliver!
3. Manoa Restaurante
We offer a creative and dynamic kitchen and cocktail bar that is constantly evolving, inspired by the great pantry of our Amazon.
Reviewed By Cariboso
This is an excellent restaurant. It offers a fusion of local Amazon foods and international dishes. It is truly a hidden gourmet delight.
2. El Rancho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By maynard7
It's about 11 soles for the chicken dinner here. The best roasted chicken I had while in Peru (except for Pardo's Chicken in Lima). Only a couple of blocks from the main square.
Where to eat Peruvian food in Iquitos: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. La Mishquina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Cliff T
La Mishquina offers a set price lunch menu including a starter, main course, dessert, and a jungle fruit juice beverage (refresco). Prices are good and normal for a better quality menu of about s/12 soles (aprx US$4.50) and that includes the 2 courses, dessert and beverage!I have tried several different selections as I have returned many times. One of the best restaurants in Iquitos for lunch. Every selection was delicious, large portions and nice presentation.The service is some of the best in the Amazon with attentive waiters.Highly recommended and maybe you will see me there at another lunch!
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