El Mercado

Lima, Peru

• No.27 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025

Peru’s finest seafood is presented with a contemporary flourish at El Mercado, one of three restaurants in Lima led by Rafael Osterling (with Latin America’s 50 Best regular Rafael and Felix Brasserie are nearby in the city). El Mercado veers toward a chic, laid-back approach with the indoor courtyard dining room decorated with red pendant lamps, cushioned car seating, and countless palm fronds. The myriad ceviches are up there with the best in the city and the rest of the sustainably sourced fish dishes. Whether it be scallops served three ways or octopus, every dish is a winner. For the ultimate refresher, order the Varadero crushed ice cocktail, which combines Andean rum, Aperol, pineapple juice and Tahitian lemon. Get there early to avoid the queues and grab a seat at the cocktail bar for a meal and a show.

Key Information

• Average price per person $35
• Lunch: Tue – Sun
• +51 1 221 1322
• Visit El Mercado's Website

Location

Av. Hipólito Unanue 203, Miraflores, Lima, 15074