Jesús María: meet some of the best places to eat in this district

Whether with a mask and face shield, walking the streets of Jesús María will always be an enchanting experience. Crossing the city forest of Campo de Marte or the large and old houses of a district created in 1963 and feeling the humid air that comes from the Magdalena Sea, are experiences with the brand of this district. And just as its streets and squares keep its memory, its gastronomy does not stop being part of its identity.

If they had a day to go on a food tour, they could start with a breakfast at the chicharronería Khuchy Tanta from the corner of Nazca with Garzón. A bread with pork rinds and sweet potatoes accompanied by a coffee cut in a large cup; or the combo of tamale, juice or infusion and a good portion of pork rind sandwiches, are a couple of its classic options. On Khuchy Tanta it is eaten with the confidence of having good chunks of quality pork in your hands, a rich Creole sarsa with mint and tasty chili sauces. Your place has been adapted according to the rules of distancing with a limited capacity and has implemented the delivery service, as well as the pick up in the store from 8 am If the cold forces you not to get out of bed, you can order your bread with pork rinds by Rappi and Orders Now.

But if juices are your thing, walk a few blocks to the San José market and enter through the door of the Dominican Republic. In positions 264 and 421 is the Gigantón Glass. A traditional space specialized in combining a diversity of fruits such as lucuma, strawberries, orange, mandarin, passion fruit and many more in juices of up to three combinations. Whether assorted, extracts or with milk, the most striking thing about this place, as its name says, are the huge glasses where the juices are served. They are so large that they cannot be easily grasped with one hand and at least they can be shared between two. Where before you could sit down to eat and pre-shop weekly, now Gigantón Glass It only offers juices and sandwiches to go. Good news is that its Arnaldo Márquez store, closed due to the pandemic, has recently reopened its doors.

LUNCH EVERY DAY

It’s already after 12 and your appetite is starting to work up. A good Jesus-Marian lunch will not disappoint. When the craving is for fish, a ceviche, stretcher, pejerrey, crab or tiradito, Mr.Fernando It is an option that will take you from Lima to the rich north. Its cozy place on Av. Garzón is open from noon to 4:30 and 5 pm on Sundays. Eye that Mr.Fernando It is open from Wednesday to Sunday. A varied and appetizing menu of fish, shellfish and northern delicacies such as kid or rice with duck are served on this hidden and very traditional island since 1985. Due to the demand and due to the pandemic, Don Fernando has enabled the option of ordering the dishes for take away and a letter for delivery.

Another option that does not have to lose is a grilled chicken of The Giant in Arnaldo Márquez. It is one of the oldest chicken shops in the district (since 1968) and a must-see destination for grilled chicken in the city. In addition to their tasty good-sized chicken, the French fries The Giant They are giants! Its homemade sauces such as mayonnaise or ocopa, are part of its main attractions and central reasons to always return to this warm place with the smell of coal. Currently, the place only serves take-out or delivery orders, so there are no excuses to stop missing it.

If we continue walking through Arnaldo Márquez and head towards the quiet Plaza San José, we will see the beautiful neo-Gothic church, iconic of the district. Just a few steps towards Av. Cuba you will be Don bosco, the inevitable Creole restaurant on our tour. For fans of green noodles, this is the right place. Don bosco It offers along with the pasta a generous breaded, breaded or liver of 250 and 500 grams. Its stews such as cau cau, chanfainita, patita, olluquito, carapulcra or blood are a trademark of this traditional point of Jesús María. Now, diners can order their usual dishes for delivery or have lunch on the premises. They also have the option of pick up at the store.

ANTOJOS TO WARM THE AFTERNOON

The afternoon is falling and after resting for lunch, the craving for a hot drink and its respective dessert begins. The cold forces us to take shelter in the local coffee break, on Horacio Urteaga, a step away from the square. This youth space, where recitals and book presentations were enjoyed before the pandemic, has now limited its access with a strict protocol for the tranquility of coffee and sweet lovers. Before you sit down, a mandatory stop is the dessert display case. If you see the tiramisu, do not hesitate to ask for it, it is one of the best on your menu. The red velvet cake or the waffles with vanilla ice cream are other must-sees on the menu. To accompany, a hot chocolate, coffee or an infusion of hibiscus or raspberries are good options. coffee break It has a good service for delivery.

But if they are passing through or want their order to “go eating”, they can walk one more block. In the middle of the street (at the back of the Mercado San José) is the commercial passage whose corner was always crowded not only by diners, but also by fans of anticuchos, skewers, sweetbreads and mixed de At the. Actually in At the They prepare their anticuchos to take away and for delivery. Do not forget to order their chili, a spicy delicacy that you will not be able to forget. If you fancy a dessert, you could take the diet picarones that are offered in the same corner with the song of their proclamations: “The rich diet ‘picaronis’. If they don’t like it, they don’t pay for it ”. Although it is a fact that they will like it.

A NIGHT OF DUNGEONS

The night has come and the curfew is drawing near. The stalls and galleries that surround the Mercado San José are beginning to close, but you didn’t have a craving for picarones but for purple porridge. There are still a few minutes left to run for a cocktail, a mazamorra de chancaca, a soursop shampoo, a zambito rice or with milk in The Ollita. They can quickly serve you a portion of 5, 8 or 15 soles. “Sir, take away, please.”

WHERE TO FIND THEM AND HOW TO CONTACT THEM?

• Khuchy Tanta. Instagram @khuchytanta. Av. General Garzón 799, Jesús María. Delivery: 934200511. Rappi and Orders Now.
• Giant Vessel. Facebook @OficialFaceElVasoGiganton. Mercado San José, stand 264 and 421 / Av. Arnaldo Márquez 1277, Jesús María. Delivery: 912952131
• Mr.Fernando. Instagram: @donfernandorestaurante. Av. General Garzón 1788, Jesús María. Delivery: 949 753 870
• The Giant. Instagram: @elgiganton_polleria. Av. Arnaldo Márquez 1001, Jesús María. Delivery: 4240649/910260663
• Don Bosco. Instagram @rest_donbosco. Av. Cuba 1265, Jesús María. Delivery: 920 451 236 / (01) 657 2431
• Coffee break. Instagram: @pausa_cafe. Av. Horacio Urteaga 1226, Jesús María. Delivery: 941942281. Rappi
• Sweet Shop and Anticuchos Li. Instagram: @ dulceria.li. Av. Horacio Urteaga 1350, Jesús María. Delivery: 997 948 067
• La Ollita Sweet Shop. Instagram: @dulcerialaollita. Jr. Mariscal Luzuriaga 403, Jesús María. Delivery: 935738454

MORE PLACES TO ADD TO THE JOURNEY IN JESÚS MARÍA

• El Tarwi. Instagram: @eltarwirestaurante. rappi
• El Aguajal. Instagram:@elaguajal.jesusmaria
• Maria Pastor. Instagram: @cevicheriamariapastor. Rappi
• La Retama. Instagram:@laretama.restaurant
• Carnivorous. Instagram: @carnivorolh. Rappi and Order Now
• Ayllus. Facebook: @Ayllusrestaurant. Pedidos Ya
• The Spicy. Instagram: @ la.picante. Order Now
• Doña Julia. Instagram: @anticucheriadonajulia. Rappi and Order Now
• The Garden. Instagram: @ garden.restaurante
• I love Ferreñafe. Facebook: @Ferrenafe. Rappi