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CLOSED: El Encuentro - Choquechaca
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Closed
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Western
Peruvian
One of 3 locations, this one offers all vegetarian and vegan meals (per March 2013 report) and occupies a much larger space than the Sta. Catalina Ancha location. Mostly vegan except some honey and dairy products used in the desserts. OCT 2014 REPORTED SHUT THIS OUTLET.
6 Reviews
First Review by TheHealthyBackpacker
DynaMo
Points +97
best chips and guac EVER - Edit
Seriously, the chips tasted like someone's abuela (grandma) made a tortilla and then fried it up five seconds earlier. The guacamole is fresh and flavorful. My non-veg friends loved this place, especially the chips & guac and the pisco sour (tasty lime cocktail). If you want to try a vegan version of the Peruvian national dish lomo saltado, try it here: rich and delicious.
Read morePros: large varied menu, extremely reasonable prices, good portions
Cons: all desserts have dairy, eggs or honey
Guest
HeatherMeagher
Points +78
skip it. - Edit
Maybe i was there on an off day, nut my lentil burger was like a hockey puck. The strawberry juice was good though.
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Marissat1
Points +20
Casual Vegan Fare - Edit
As a vegan, I so appreciated the 3 branches of El Encuentro in Cusco (all separately owned with same menu).
Read more-low key, casual atmosphere
-fresh juices, homemade herb teas, soups, veg takes in Peruvian dishes, great crepes
-try the chips and guacamole--so good we ate it daily during our trip
-quinoa/veggie soup and lentil soup were fantastic
-great value for vegan fare
-would not recommend the vegan version of Cusco dish chicharones or lentil burger (dry)
Aside from a few misfires listed, we would highly recommend!
Guest
bobbyarroyo
Points +108
False Advertising - Edit
"El Encuentro" is advertised as a vegetarian restaurant on their business cards, flyers, and posters - but some non-veg items are listed on the menu (e.g., "Saltado de Atun").
Read moreThe "Primavera spaguetti" ordered was sub-standard and included watered down tomato sauce. The fruit salad was the best part of the meal. It was served with sweet-tasting, fresh fruit.
El Encuentro is a mostly-vegetarian restaurant; but the food is not that appetizing to begin with.
Pros: Decent fruit salad
Cons: Slow service, Non-tasty food
Guest
juliotnunes
Points +744
El Encuentro - Edit
Had the veggie burger and it was really good. Would go back again.
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TheHealthyBackpacker
Points +36
Delicious and inexpensive - Edit
I ate their twice for dinner. Each time, the set meal of soup, rice with stew, bread, and tea, cost 4 soles (less than $1.50). The meal was delicious and healthy. The atmosphere is intimate, the service friendly, and the food of good value. They also sell locally made granola and honey.
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