Food & Drink in Cusco

Tuck into Tamales

Food & Drink

Get ready for a masa masterpiece! Peruvian tamales are like the gift wrap you can eat: a corn dough present stuffed with meat, eggs, olives, and spices, all cozily wrapped up in a banana leaf. Unwrap happiness in the morning at a local mercado or street vendor.

Indulge in Papas Rellenas

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Potatoes got a glow-up in Cusco, and they're known as papas rellenas. These little spud pockets are stuffed with savory fillings like ground meat, onions, olives, and egg before being deep-fried to golden perfection. They're handheld happiness, great for on-the-go adventurers!

Savor the Quinoa Soup

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Slurp your way to serenity with a bowl of Peruvian quinoa soup. It's a hearty, aromatic pot of goodness featuring the sacred Incan 'mother of all grains,' quinoa, mingling with veggies, herbs, and sometimes a bit of meat. It's soul food that'll warm you up from the inside out!

Conquer the Corn with Choclo

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This ain't your average corn on the cob, folks! Choclo con queso is a street food staple that'll have you wondering why you ever settled for the puny kernels back home. Sink your teeth into these giant, juicy maize kernels paired with a hunk of fresh local cheese. Simple? Yes. Scrumptiously mind-blowing? Absolutely!

Delight in Rocoto Relleno

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Brace yourself for the fiery joy that is Rocoto Relleno. Imagine a plump, spicy rocoto pepper stuffed to the brim with savory, seasoned meat and melted cheese. It's like a flavor grenade that's ready to explode with every bite. Heat seekers, this one's for you!