Fusion restaurants in Machu Picchu

The town of Aguas Calientes is the place where visitors who plan to visit Machu Picchu congregate. Is that this small but cozy town is only 10 kilometers from the Inca archaeological site. When touring the place, especially at night, the tourist will realize that the pizza restaurants are the ones that stand out the most. Find out which are the best fusion restaurants in the town of Aguas Calientes, their prices, specialties and more.

El Indio Feliz restaurant

Restaurant that wins awards year after year due to the delicious taste of its meals and the excellent attention of its staff. It has a ‘Franco-Peruvian’ style where Peruvian dishes made with the best ingredients from the country and also from abroad stand out.

It stands out for its decoration with varied colors and modern designs that captivate the eye. It complies with all safety and cleaning protocols. In addition to the varied menu, it has a bar with the best of cocktails. Although it is not one of the cheapest restaurants, it is one of the most famous and recommended.

• Dishes: Pineapple chicken cooked with Caribbean mustard, pepper chicken with Peruvian pisco sauce, tagliatelle with a variety of sauce and condiments, etc.
• Price (approximate): 20 USD per main dish.
• Address: Street Lloque Yupanqui 103 Machu Picchu town, Peru.

Ylla Fusion

Restaurant specialized in Peruvian, fusion, vegetarian and vegan food. It has a spacious 3-story venue with terraces and views of the main square of the town of Aguas Calientes. Their menu is varied. Like most restaurants, the alpaca loin and fried guinea pig stand out, representative dishes of Cusco.

The attention of the staff is excellent. The same is the decoration and cleanliness of the premises. It complies with all health protocols. The menu includes complimentary pisco sour and ice cream. The attention is every day from 7 in the morning to 10 at night.

• Dishes: chicken with caramelized ginger sauce, trout with mango sauce, roast beef strip, etc.
• Price (approximate): 15 USD per person.
• Address: Square Manco Cápac 104, Machu Picchu town, Peru.

Chef House Peruvian Food

Spacious restaurant with a sober decoration with incredible views of the Vilcanota river. His specialty is Peruvian food. It offers dishes not common in other restaurants such as anticucho, arroz con pato, casuela de alpaca, etc. But it also has fusion dishes with a remarkable flavor.

The place also has a varied bar where cocktails such as the famous Peruvian pisco sour are offered. Sometimes there is also a live Andean music show. The restaurant works from sunrise to sunset: from 6 in the morning to 10 at night.

• Dishes: stuffed acevichada, alpaca casuela, trout tiradito, bean capchi with stuffed hot pepper, etc.
• Price (approximate): 15 USD per person.
• Address: Avenue Imperio de los Incas 616, Machu Picchu town, Peru.

Full House & Peruvian Cuisine

Large restaurant with an exterior decoration that attracts a lot of attention. Inside, its spectacular views of the Vilcanota River stand out. The attention of the staff is very good. The menu includes homemade soups, salads as well as delicious desserts and the option to enjoy craft beer.

In addition to the best of Peruvian food, the restaurant also offers dishes for vegetarians, succulent pizzas and a bar with multiple options. The hours of operation are from 10 in the morning to 10 at night.

• Dishes: trout tiradito, potato stuffed in a mirror with huancaína sauce, dry osobuco with fettuccine.
• Price (approximate): 15 USD per person.
• Address: Avenue Imperio de los Incas 620, Machu Picchu town, Peru.

The Tree House Restaurant

Hidden restaurant in the town overlooking the main square of Aguas Calientes. It owes its name to the fact that it is made mainly of wood. It offers the best of Peruvian cuisine as well as hamburgers, pizzas, grills and a wide selection of drinks (including craft beer).

The restaurant offers good service. The dishes fuse the best of Peruvian cuisine with international cuisine. It has an option for vegetarians and vegans as well as a varied bar. The hours of operation are from noon to 9 at night.

• Dishes: organic trout marinated with lemon and wasabi mayonnaise, alpaca burger, gnocchi with Parmesan cheese and sweet mushrooms, etc.
• Price (approximate): 15 USD per person.
• Address: Jirón Huanacaure 105, Machu Picchu town, Peru.

Julian Restaurant

A good option accessible for tourists but with excellent quality dishes. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. It stands out for the good attention of its staff as well as the best of Peruvian cuisine (dishes such as lomo saltado, ceviche, fried guinea pig and more). It is located on a main avenue that leads to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.

The restaurant combines Peruvian cuisine with international cuisine. It stands out for its delicious hamburgers and pizzas. It has a bar that includes wines and cocktails such as pisco sour. The place is spacious and pleasant. Open from 9 in the morning to 11 at night.

• Dishes: trout bathed in molle sauce, alpaca burger with tenderloin sauce, avocado salad, etc.
• Price (approximate): 10 USD per main dish.
• Address: Avenue Pachacutec 601, Machu Picchu town, Peru.