With so many buildings and restaurants lining Biscayne Boulevard, it’s easy to zoom right by Sabor A Peru. Next time, pay closer attention and stop by to check out its version of classic Peruvian fare. Try one of the dishes featuring tacu tacu, a crispy patty made of rice and beans. Tacu tacu with steak is one of the specialties at Sabor A Peru. It’s also one of the few Peruvian spots open for breakfast serving typical Peruvian breakfast dishes like tamale topped with salsa criolla and chicharron de cerdo.

From the same team behind CVI.CHE 105, this spot focuses on Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Plates are served in hearty portions. The menu features ceviches, causa, maki rolls, and of course plenty of juicy rotisserie chicken. 

A Peruvian favorite with locations on South Beach and downtown Miami, Cvi.che 105 offers a trendy Peruvian experience. Great for large groups and celebrations, the menu offers some of the most sought after ceviche in Miami. Order the Pisco ceviche for a little boozy kick to the beloved classic dish.

It’s tough to talk about true Peruvian cuisine without mentioning chef, Gaston Acurio. His Miami restaurant, La Mar at the Mandarin Oriental — overseen by chef Diego Oka — is the the place be for Peruvian fine dining. The menu features constantly evolving classic dishes with noticeable flair inspired by Oka’s world travels. Don’t skip ordering a pisco sour, the quintessiental Peruvian cocktail comes in a variety of flavors including passion fruit and chicha morada. Between the delicious food and the breathtaking views of Brickell’s skyline, it’s easy to understand why La Mar is one of Miami’s must visit Peruvian restaurants.

Aromas Del Peru has multiple locations throughout Miami with a menu that attracts a constant stream of regulars. Well known for its Peruvian style wok dishes, guests often default to wok stir fry beef, chicken, or seafood sautéed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and soy sauce served with peruvian yellow potato fries and white rice. Keep it classic and start with causa, a Peruvian mashed potato dish with aji amarillo and lime stuffed with chicken, steak, or vegetables.

Stroll down the pedestrian-only Giralda Avenue toward Divino Ceviche for Peruvian cuisine in Coral Gables. While Divino Ceviche has plenty of the usual Peruvian dishes on the menu, guests will find a large Japanese influence, specifically with the Nikkei dishes where Japanese preparation is used with Peruvian ingredients. Try the tiradito with thinly sliced fish marinated lightly in lime and covered with Peruvian yellow pepper cream, rocoto pepper cream, and a classic white cream.

This family-owned Peruvian restaurant has been a staple in The Roads for over three decades. The quaint restaurant is known for its ability to make guests feel like family and ceviche that keeps them coming back for more. Expect to find all the Peruvian classics on the menu like lomo saltado, chaufa, and various dishes with huancaina sauce. There’s also a sizeable wine list for those looking to enjoy a glass or two with their meal.

With a long list of fresh fish dishes and bevy of classic sauces like huancaina and aji verde, El Chalan is on high on the list of places to check out for Peruvian dining. The Westchester restaurant is a hot spot in the community and the menu features helpful photos of most dishes, making it perfect for those who aren’t familiar with the cuisine.

Peruvian doesn’t get much more authentic than this West Kendall hole-in-the-wall. The small space is home to less than ten tables and has a menu featuring daily specials for under $13. These deals include all the fan favorites like lomo saltado, aji de gallina, chaufa, and ceviche — with serving sizes large enough to last more than one meal.

1111 Peruvian Bistro Pinecrest got its start in Brickell, and while it’s got a new location it’s still serving up the same stellar Peruvian dishes like corvina ceviche, king crab and poached chicken causa, grilled octopus, veal heart and chicken liver anticuchos in panka anticuchera sauce. At 1111 Peruvian each dish is made using traditional techniques and local ingredients to create a finished product that will curb any Peruvian craving.