El Mercado Lima

El Mercado sits on Av. Hipólito Unanue in Miraflores. The kitchen focuses on modern South American seafood. It holds the no. 92 spot on the 2024 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the real draw is the atmosphere compared to the nearby tourist hubs. While visitors flock to the high-traffic zones of Larcomar or Parque Kennedy, this address offers a more measured pace. You get the polish of a kitchen ranked among the best in the region without the constant turnover of the nearby coastal promenade. It is a smarter play for those who want their dinner to feel like an event rather than a transit stop.