Coca Tea 

There is also a food court in the Market that serves local dishes at a fraction of the cost of most local restaurants.  Although the sanitation borders on disgusting, I did eat lunch and dinner there for 3 days without getting sick!  Here’s where my restaurant background allowed me to enjoy some great Peruvian cuisine and live through the experience unscathed.  My epicurean rules of engagement:  Look for crowded vendors. (I mean standing room only with local diners). Assume that none of the vendors have washed their hands within the last hour. The food must come out of a steaming hot pot and be served with a spoon. NOT their hands. Served immediately. This eliminates any cold foods or food served at room temp. No food prepared in advance.  My only hope was that the serving pot would be at least 180*F  to kill any bacteria cuties.

Sopa Pollo -Fantastico!   5 Nuevo Soles = $1.61 (I had this soup every day)

Huevo con Arroz – 5 Nuevo Soles – Lot’s of starch here but filling and cheap.

Peruvian Cheese