Panchita

Grilled anticuchos and criollo classics, no fine-dining formality.

  • Address: Calle 2 de Mayo 298
  • District: Miraflores
  • Cuisine: Criollo / anticucheria
  • Chef / group: Grupo Acurio

Panchita is chef Gastón Acurio's tribute to Peruvian grill cooking, on a quiet side street in Miraflores. Inside there is a wood-fired oven and a cozy, lively room where locals linger over cocktails late into the evening, with a cantina feel and no fine-dining formality. The stars are the anticuchos, skewers of grilled meat, traditionally made with beef heart and here also with more imaginative options such as swordfish, and the 21-day cochinilla, a whole roasted suckling pig. The menu also serves grandmother's Peruvian cooking: roast leg of kid goat, pasteles de choclo and stuffed ajíes cooked in the wood oven. Portions are generous, which makes it an easy pick for groups. Panchita – Sazón Criolla ranked #2 in Creole Cuisine at the Premios Summum 2026 and appears at #15 in the Top 20 of Peru's best restaurants.

Why we chose it

  • Gaston Acurio's own tribute to Peruvian grill cooking -- a more casual, high-volume sibling to Astrid & Gaston.
  • One of the most-reviewed traditional Peruvian restaurants in Miraflores, with a broad, generous menu.
  • A reliable pick for a group that wants classic criollo/anticucho food without fine-dining formality.

Highlights

  • Anticuchos and criollo classics
  • Lively cantina atmosphere
  • Generous portions
  • Wood-fired oven and a cozy, lively cantina-style room
  • Anticuchos, including imaginative versions such as swordfish
  • 21-day cochinilla, a whole roasted suckling pig
  • Grandmother's cooking: roast kid goat, pasteles de choclo, stuffed ajíes
  • #2 in Creole Cuisine and #15 in the Top 20, Premios Summum 2026

Ideal for

  • a relaxed lunch or dinner without fine-dining formality
  • groups who want to share many dishes
  • an evening of cocktails and grilled classics in Miraflores

Practical information

Hours
Daily, roughly until 11pm
Price
$20-35 per person
Reservations
Recommended, especially weekends and dinner
Payment
Major credit cards accepted
Good to know
Panchita is at Calle 2 de Mayo 298, Miraflores, on a quiet side street. Phone: +51 1 242 5957.
Tips
Order anticuchos to start, then share a few mains, such as the cochinilla or the roast kid goat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Panchita known for?

Grilled anticuchos and criollo classics -- it's chef Gaston Acurio's tribute to Peruvian grill cooking, more casual than his flagship Astrid & Gaston.

Is Panchita good for large groups?

Yes -- generous portions and a broad menu make it an easy pick for groups, though reservations are recommended.

Where is Panchita?

At Calle 2 de Mayo 298, in Miraflores, Lima, on a quiet side street.

What should I order at Panchita?

The anticuchos, grilled skewers usually made with beef heart (and sometimes swordfish), and the 21-day cochinilla, a whole roasted suckling pig. It also serves roast kid goat, pasteles de choclo and stuffed ajíes.

Is Panchita a fancy restaurant?

No, it has a relaxed cantina atmosphere with a wood-fired oven, ideal for sharing generous dishes.

How did Panchita do at the Premios Summum 2026?

Panchita – Sazón Criolla ranked #2 in Creole Cuisine and #15 in the Top 20 of Peru's best restaurants.