The Best Restaurants In Huacachina Peru

A lush desert oasis surrounded by rows of majestic sand dunes, Huacachina is a hit with both Peruvian tourists and foreign backpackers alike. And where there are tourists, there are restaurants, meaning this charming little town has no shortage of quality places to eat. Here are the best.

1. Desert Nights

Hotel Restaurant, Dessert Shop, Italian, American, Dessert, Vegetarian

Perched on top of a happening hostel, Desert Nights is a sure-fire place to meet up with other backpackers as you dine on their international a la carte menu. All the usual favorites such as sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas are on offer, while their Peruvian coffee is particularly good too.

2. La Casa de Bamboo

Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Asian, Middle Eastern

A little hard to find as it’s off the main strip, La Casa de Bamboo is well worth the walk for travelers craving an exotic Asian fix. Menu items include things like curries and falafel, which are pretty damn good considering you’re in the middle of the desert in Peru.

3. Restaurant Hospedaje MAYO

Restaurant, Hotel Restaurant, Peruvian

For some hearty Peruvian fare at rock bottom prices, head to Mayo Ica where the huge daily lunch special goes for just 15 PEN (US$4.60), a bargain by Huachachina standards. The ceviche is particularly good, although there at least six items each day meaning there’s something for everyone’s taste.

Ceviche | © piliperiodista/Pixabay

5. Huacafuckingchina Restobar

Bar, Peruvian, Italian, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

A Huachachina institution, this rather rudely-named establishment is a chilled out restaurant by day and a pumping nightclub once the sun goes down. Featuring the most modern décor in town, HFC is also a hit for the affable staff who do their best to keep tourists coming back for more. Their pizzas and seafood with rice are particularly worthy of attention.

6. Casa de Arena

Hostel, Hotel

Fancy an all-you-can-eat barbeque? Then head over to Casa de Arena in the evening for a protein-rich meal of meat, meat, and more meat. Just be warned, it doubles as a hostel that is popular with booze-hungry backpackers, so expect an army of rowdy patrons to ruin the serenity in style.

7. Wild Olive Trattoria & Guest House

Hotel Restaurant, Italian, Fast Food, Vegetarian, Vegan

As the best—if not the only—Italian pizzeria in town, Wild Olive is a hit for its authentic thick-dough pizzas with oodles of cheese and a generous portion of tasty toppings. Be sure to grab a table on the outdoor patio, which has unbeatable views of the lagoon. Creamy lasagne and other pasta dishes are available too.

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