Restaurant Salas
A family restaurant founded in 1947 on Plaza de Armas, famous for fried guinea pig and cheese humita.
Founded by the Salas family in 1947 and now run by the second generation. The main branch is at Amalia Puga 637 on Plaza de Armas, and there is another branch on Cruz de Piedra street. The guinea pigs come from the family's own farm, and the cheese is made from fresh milk from their own cows. Signature dishes include fried guinea pig, Cajamarca cheese humita, green soup and fried pork. Desserts include eggplant sweet and baked milk pudding. The décor and service are old-fashioned, and many local families come for lunch. Prices are about 30–60 soles per person.
Opening hours
Breakfast, lunch and dinner; check the Facebook page for exact hours
Nearby sights
- Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca
- Cajamarca Cathedral (Santa Catalina)
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- Ransom Room (El Cuarto del Rescate)
- Belén Monumental Complex
- Cerro Santa Apolonia
- Baños del Inca
- Layzón