Meal at Cafe de la Paz in Lima.

Our first meal in Lima was at Café de la Paz, which was nearby our hostel (Pariwana Lima). Of course, we had some pisco sours (the cocktail Peru is known for).

Queso andino frito (fried cheese) with aji and huancaina dipping sauces

Queso andino frito (fried cheese) with aji and huancaina dipping sauces. The aji salsa (the green one) was deliciously spicy, and we couldn't get enough of it.

Arroz con mariscos (rice and seafood) with yellow rice

Delicious arroz con mariscos (rice and seafood) over a bed of yellow rice.

Antichuchos mixtos (mixed skewers) of chicken breast and cow heart

This dish was anticuchos mixtos (mixed skewers). Pictured are chicken breast and cow heart, with vegetables akin to fingerling potatoes.