Arriba Peru - Tumbes

Unpretentious, quiet, cozy, and full of character. Highly recommend the food, specially the lobster. Restaurant Arriba Peru is a family owned business with over... read more Unpretentious, quiet, cozy, and full of character. Highly recommend the food, specially the lobster. Restaurant Arriba Peru is a family owned business with over years in service.

We arrived unknowingly just after they had closed (go for lunch not dinner), but the cook/owner lived very close and noticed us pull up. She hurried out and ins... read more We arrived unknowingly just after they had closed (go for lunch not dinner), but the cook/owner lived very close and noticed us pull up. She hurried out and insisted that we stay for a meal. She cooked up some great lobster and fish. The food...was delicious!

It looks like a hole-in-the-wall and you could easily miss it. It is in the little town of zorritos south of Tumbes. The food is simply amazing. We ate there re... read more It looks like a hole-in-the-wall and you could easily miss it. It is in the little town of zorritos south of Tumbes. The food is simply amazing. We ate there repeatedly and loved the freshness. Lobster, lobster tortillas, fresh grouper (Mero), Ceviche made from lobster,...shrimp, and grouper. The paruela is simply amazing.

While in Tumbes we ate at Arriba Peru multiple times. The ceviche is to die for! Plantain chips and sauces were great also. read more While in Tumbes we ate at Arriba Peru multiple times. The ceviche is to die for! Plantain chips and sauces were great also.

Few places combine history, tradition and terrific food. Don Jose and Arriba Peru have it all. Parihuela, langosta al Ajillo and cebiche de langosta are my favo... read more Few places combine history, tradition and terrific food. Don Jose and Arriba Peru have it all. Parihuela, langosta al Ajillo and cebiche de langosta are my favorites.