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Peruvian
Creole restaurant serving traditional Peruvian dishes made vegan and vegetarian. Relocated from Urubamba. Open Mon-Sun 12:30pm-9:00pm.
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Calle Horno 639, Ollantaytambo, Peru, 08676
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32 Reviews
First Review by flaviogc
mschlater
Points +1426
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Really enjoyed the food here, however removed stars because the waitress was actively sick. We could hear her coughing and blowing her nose during dinner. I’m sure everything is fine other times, but hearing someone cough while serving your food is off putting.
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ManonBeaudry89
Points +13
Délicieux - Edit
J’ai adoré les plats cuisinés et présentés avec soin! Tout est délicieux !
Read moreL’ambiance et le service sont également à noter !
Il faut les visiter et déguster !
Pros: Nourriture , Service , Ambiance
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johnba712
Points +431
Amazing to have a place like this in such a remote village - Edit
Really nice food, and such friendly staff. I had the lentil soup to start with and then the potato stew which was very good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-13
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Salman
Points +95
Excellent food, amazing service. - Edit
Excellent food with high quality ingredients and very friendly and accommodating staff. A real gift for vegans and vegetarians in the area. Very cozy atmosphere with sofas and board games where you can spend a relaxed afternoon or evening eating and drinking delicious things.
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RishitShah
Points +51
Glad to see vegan in Ollantaytambo, sad to see they offer eggs and dairy. - Edit
I wish they were fully vegan and hopefully someday the owner will eliminate dairy altogether! Great vegan options here if you're in Ollantaytambo. Short walk from the main archeological site and a bit more to the train station. The surrounding area and streets are beautiful.
Read morePros: Food, Location, Service
Cons: Eggs, Dairy
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Seedeater
Points +232
Not to be missed in Ollantaytambo - Edit
Amazing vegan food—and nice vibe. I had the vegetable curry and “ponche vegetal”, which is like a hot horchata. Curry had a lot of variety of veggies, including wood ear mushrooms, which can be hard to find. Wish I had more time here in Ollantaytambo to try more things on their interesting menu. Highly recommended.
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tampopo
Points +605
Little oasis - Edit
Beautiful, delicious food, stunning views.
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DougE
Points +17
Amazing food and dining experience - Edit
Every dish I tried was fantastic and the service was helpful and charming. Would have loved to have tried the rest of the menu if had more time in town. Varied menu with lots of interesting options and all delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of amazing dishes, Cool place to hang out, Super healthy and interesting
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ManuelFontanBalestr
Points +16
Delicioso - Edit
Platos originales y bello ambiente
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-20
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wolfebailey
Points +26
Amazing Spot in Aguas Calientes – Went Twice in Two Days! - Edit
We were in Aguas Calientes for two days, with one day before Machu Picchu and one after, and this restaurant was such a gem that we made sure to come back on our way out of town! It seems to be the only spot with such a strong focus on vegetarian and vegan options, which was a relief for us after searching around. Not only was the food outstanding, but the drinks were also on point, perfectly crafted and refreshing.
Read moreOn our first visit, we were blown away by the quality and creativity in the dishes. Everything we tried was bursting with flavor, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We enjoyed everything so much that we decided to return on our second day to try more of the menu, and honestly, it was just as good, if not better, the second time around!
The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the staff went above and beyond on both visits to make us feel welcome. Their genuine friendliness and knowledge about the menu really added to the experience, and they made great recommendations both times.
If you're in Aguas Calientes and want a delicious, healthy meal before or after your Machu Picchu trek, make this spot a must-visit. Great Peruvian dishes (which we stuck to) as well as pastas, pizza etc It’s a treat to find a place that serves such fresh, flavorful vegetarian/vegan food in town.
Most of the dishes were 100% vegan which was great. Highly recommend!
Pros: food taste and quality , staff is amazing, atmosphere was great
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StevenFerrante
Points +45
5 dishes all delicious - Edit
Lovely place, lovely experience all food we had was so great. Staff friendly and glad to help.
Read moreGreat flavours.
Came for lunch and dinner
Well priced as well so you feel easy to order more
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-29
Pros: Flavours, Cleanliness, Staff
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AliFigueroaM
Points +19
XD - Edit
I had an amazing experience at Cuchara Llena. From the moment I walked in, the vibe of the place just captured me. You can really feel the local community’s presence, which makes it even more special. I ordered a vegan dish that surprised me with its fresh and well-combined flavors—every bite was a feast! Plus, the staff was super friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend the best on the menu. I’ll definitely be going back again and again. You can’t miss it! 🌱✨
Read morePros: RICO, SABROSO, COMODO
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Plantos
Points +3301
Best option in Ollanta | with limitations - 4,5 🌟 - Edit
Probably best option in Ollantaytambo with some limitations.
Read moreFood is overall tasty and the owner very kind. Despite that it has way to less personal. If there are some guests it can take some time to order, get food and pay. That was the downside.
Food was overall delicious.
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samjackmartin
Points +341
Nice food but slow service - Edit
The food was nice (though not mind blowing) with generous portions. The vibes were very relaxed. It took more than 30mins for us to get our drinks and an hour for our mains which was fine as weren’t in a rush. There were only two people working front and back of house and they were working so hard for the two tables that were occupied so I hope they get some more help soon!
Read morePros: Nice vibes, Big portions
Cons: Slow service
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courtneybeck
Points +105
Wow! So delicious! - Edit
I had the tacos and they were AMAZING! The best meal I have eaten in a long time. The staff are friendly and the food is incredible! 🤩 Safe to say I’ll be eating here every day for the next 2 weeks. The address has changed to Calle Horno 639, Ollantaytambo 08676. Follow the street numbers (not on your phone) to find it as google will lead you to a 100 metres away. Worth the walking to find it. 😊
Read morePros: Taste , Value , Fresh
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chaisushi
Points +944
nice side street location - Edit
this was a cute little place, and definitely nice to have access to veg options in a small town. it’s off the beaten path a little but easy to get to. vibes were nice. the indoor seating was minimal so i wouldn’t probably consider dining in, but that’s personal preference. service was very friendly! i had the carapulcra vegana and vegan snickers
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Nadine25
Points +226
Best restaurant in Ollantaytambo! - Edit
We went there / grabbed food from this place almost every day during our stay in Ollantaytambo. The food was delicious and very affordable. They offer a menu of the day for 20 soles which includes a starter (most of the times a soup), a drink and a main dish.
Read moreEverything was really tasty and the waiter was super friendly. My friend only wished that the portions were a bit bigger. We also had vegan postres (brownie and snickers). Though we both preferred the snickers.
The restaurant's atmosphere is very chill playing spiritual /calming music. Also the restaurant is almost fully vegan. Just for some rice dishes they ask you if you want to have egg in it. Apart from that everything was vegan!
Pros: Tasty, Affordable , Chill vibe and great music
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AlizabethAshlee
Points +850
Best spot in Ollantaytambo! - Edit
So happy we stumbled upon this, we got take out and it was yummy! Pretty sure eveyhing can be made vegan without the egg or cheese and it was fun to try local dishes of the area. Our fav was the drew stew. The upstairs tiny patio has a nice view as well!
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ballsmalone90
Points +27
Beautiful veggie/vegan restaurant in Ollantaytambo - Edit
The Cuchara Llena serves amazing, mainly vegan food.
Read moreI had the vegan lomo Saltado and a brownie which both were incredible.
The owner speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish and has created a lovely place to eat delicious food.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly owner, Nice atmosphere
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J.N.F-S
Points +17
great vibes, delicious food - Edit
La comida fue muy rica, muy saludable, la dueña muy amable.
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ZoëMon
Points +169
Extensive menu, open on Sundays as well - Edit
We had to wait a little to get served, but in their defense a group of around 20 people entered right before us, so that was to be expected. Cosy seating area upstairs.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegetarian or vegan
Cons: A little bland, not much sauce
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kyssekarla
Points +100
Not worth it - Edit
Im not sure if this is the same place as it was pre-covid, but we went two people and were thoroughly disappointed. We ordered a juice and tea to start. The juice arrived 50 minutes later. The tea never came.
Read moreThe food we had was basically brown rice with vegetables stir fried and drowning in bad cooking oil. The other dish was almost identical but equally saturated soya.
Our food came over an hour after we ordered and both of us feel kinda nauseas after eating.
The service however was nice and very friendly.
Perhaps the cook had a bad day. But seeing as the menu had 2 options which are basically the same, there is no recommendation from here.
Pros: Nice service, cozy location, outside seating
Cons: Bad quality food, long waiting time, expensive
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Ffion89
Points +647
Great pasta - Edit
The first thing that hits you about this place is its amazing location on the river, with a stunning view of the ruins. It also has a great atmosphere with swinging seats, a fire and pool table.
Read moreI found the menu a little confusing in terms of what was vegan, so went for a spicy spaghetti dish which I could see was definitely OK (I fancied pasta anyway). The service was friendly but a bit slow (although I may have just been very hungry!).
Pros: Beautiful view, Cool atmosphere, Tasty food
Cons: Slow service, Slightly confusing menu
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RosePetal
Points +450
Meh - Edit
Didn't love my quinoa burger. The dish served was a bland salad of lettuce and tomato, not good fries, and two quinoa patties which had a weird texture. I was expecting a burger, you know, in a bun.
Read moreComplementary corn based tortilla/pancake to start was nice. Overall, expensive and disappointing.
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Suzsalud
Points +44
Delicious food. - Edit
I ate here a few times. Outstanding view straight to the ruins. The people here are lovely. Food served in reasonable time-not rushed. This is a very relaxing environment. The food was delicious each time. So good to have such a great menu for vegan as well as vegetarian choices. Open late too. With wifi.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegetarian , Peruvian cuisine for vegan and vegetarian
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vegadodo
Points +165
Best veg place in Ollantay - Edit
The place is beautiful. Nice and calm music playing in the background. I had the tarwi salad and it was on point. The Spaghetti Stroganoff were good but not perfect. The dessert of the day was also vegan and quite special. Can't remember what it was made from other than Yuca. For a veg place it's not too pricy either.
Read morePros: Almost everything
Cons: Not everything's vegan
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vjoe
Points +110
Incredible menu, delicious food, stellar atmosphere & view - Edit
Cuchara Llena was tucked away and opened into a spectacular space with a priceless view of the neighborhood and local ruins. The service was kind and accommodating. The food was fresh, unique, satisfying. I look forward to returning and highly recommend dining there.
Read morePros: Several vegan options , Kind and hospitable service, Cool setting with amazing view
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