Sol de Mayo
Restaurant Sol de Mayo
A century-old landmark in the Yanahuara district, hailed as the 'cathedral' of Arequipa's traditional cuisine, with courtyard dining.
Located at 207 Jerusalén in the Yanahuara district, this restaurant has been operating for over a century and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Arequipa's local cuisine. Signature dishes include stuffed rocoto peppers served with pastel de papa (layered potato bake), river shrimp chowder, shrimp cocktail and pressed, fried guinea pig, and the dessert is lucuma Bavarian cream. There are courtyard seats, and live music is common. It draws many visitors, and some recent reviews feel it has become rather touristy. It is easy to combine with a visit to the Yanahuara Lookout, about a 10-minute taxi ride from the city center.
Opening hours
About 11:30–18:00 (some sources list closing at 22:00)
Nearby sights
- Mirador de Yanahuara
- Recoleta Monastery
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Casa del Moral
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
- Casa Tristán del Pozo