El Chinito (Calle Carabaya)
Sanguchería El Chinito
A legendary Lima sandwich institution founded in 1960, with its historic center branch being highly popular for its chicharrón sandwiches.
El Chinito is a historic sandwich brand in Lima founded in 1960, with its original location on Jr. Chancay. This entry features the branch at Jr. Carabaya 318 in the historic center, close to the Plaza Mayor. The signature item is the chicharrón (fried pork) sandwich, served with sweet potato and salsa criolla (onion relish). They also sell roasted pork, turkey, and butifarra sandwiches, making it perfect for breakfast or a quick lunch. According to Limeo, the brand was voted the Best Sandwich Shop by Summum in 2025. The average cost at branches of the same brand is around S/30 to 55. The shop opens early, but operating hours vary across sources, so confirming before visiting is recommended.
Opening hours
Around 7:15-20:00 (listed by Rappi, possibly delivery hours)
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Lima
- Historic Centre / Plaza Mayor
- Casa de Aliaga
- Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
- San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión
- Barrio Chino & Mercado Central
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)