Mares - Arequipa

Peruvian food can often be too salty or too sweet. This venue does a good job of finding the right balance. They also have a magnificent set of choices. I was v... read more Peruvian food can often be too salty or too sweet. This venue does a good job of finding the right balance. They also have a magnificent set of choices. I was very happy with the service as well as their take to criticism. The Yucca...was a little off so I sent it back and they brought me a new one. No problem:

Everything but the ambiance was terrible, we went in because we saw a beautiful restaurant, but the food was terrible, not only did it come out late but the cev... read more Everything but the ambiance was terrible, we went in because we saw a beautiful restaurant, but the food was terrible, not only did it come out late but the ceviche had a spice called ajinomoto wich is really terrible and it´s the only thing you...could taste on the dish, we did not finish it, and we ALWAYS finish our cebiches. The resto of the meal was not as terrible as the cebiche but it was not good either. And it was pricy so it´s a terrible value, I´ll never go again

I absolutely loved it. Had a professional lunch meeting here a while back and I keep looking to take people there. The only problem is that it's a bit out of th... read more I absolutely loved it. Had a professional lunch meeting here a while back and I keep looking to take people there. The only problem is that it's a bit out of the way. But other than that, the food is AMAZING, great portions, very well presented,...really good service, and yeah, I can't say enough about the food it's fresh, it's inspired and unique, and the taste is incredible. Had a fresh fruit smoothie which was also perfectly flavoured and fresh. Overall a delightful experience and I'll definitely be going back regularly.

Delicious, easy from the way, family restaurant. The right, no tourist gimmicks, a beautiful atmosphere! Top Ceviche! read more Delicious, easy from the way, family restaurant. The right, no tourist gimmicks, a beautiful atmosphere! Top Ceviche!

We landed in Arequipa after a week in Cusco and were desperately looking for Ceviche, the white fish based and not the trout version (big also, but does not com... read more We landed in Arequipa after a week in Cusco and were desperately looking for Ceviche, the white fish based and not the trout version (big also, but does not compare with Corvina IMO). This place was recommended by 3 locals I asked and we... are glad we left! The food was incredible. Pro Tip: Do not wear shorts like me and get for lunch for the biting flies! Local tip was, soap on the legs without rinsing and it worked! The minute I put the soap on my legs, they stopped biting. Don't be a tourist and wear pants!