El Brassero is a small restaurant just a block and a half up the street from the Plaza de Armas -- located on the right hand side of the street at Jr. San Pablo de la Cruz #254.
Known for meat cooked over an open fire, El Brassero can be counted on for excellent anticuchos. Diners who are not into cows heart on a stick can order La Brochetas con Pecho de Pollo (2 skewers of chicken breast with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks roasted over the fire), or even a hamburger with french fries.
It might be noted that the Melvin Cruzelegui, the owner, is very friendly towards customers if they happen to be local celebrities or friends. But he is not likely to have much to discuss with gringos. Fortunately, the waitstaff is not the same way, and they are used to dealing with all nationalities and very patient with non-Spanish speaking folks. Travelers will generally recieve very good service at El Brassero.
There are two reasons why locals and travelers alike fill El Brassero every night -- (1) great food and (2) amazingly cheap prices. This has got to be one of the best values anywhere in the world. La Brochetas, either beef or chicken, are only 10 soles ($3.42 US), and a very large cheeseburger is only 8 soles ($2.74 US) not including fries and drink. A typical check might run about 15 soles ($5.13 US) per person total.
Contributors February 21, 2008
type: International
accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. Parking on the street.
tel: (042) 52-2700
address: Jr. San Pablo de la Cruz #254
PriceOfMenu: Cheap