Picarones — Restaurant in Distrito de Cusco

We absolutely had to try picarones, a Peruvian specialty, and we were not disappointed. We loved them so much that we went back twice.

They serve three different types of picarones, and honestly, all three were delicious. Each variety comes with a different type of honey, and the flavors are distinct. If you’re having trouble deciding, they offer a mixed plate with all the varieties.

I truly loved this dessert and find it a shame that you can’t find picarones in Canada. Well, maybe they’re out there, but who knows? It’s definitely worth the visit.

What’s also charming is that the woman who runs the place prepares the picarones in oil outside of the restaurant, which adds a nice touch. The pastry itself is light, so four picarones per person seems totally reasonable. Since they’re so fluffy, it’s almost like eating air, so I think four per person is the...

Our first picarones and therefore this is where we fell in love with them. We got 1 order of the regular ones and after we polished that off with no problems, we ordered the other 2 kinds. We found these picarones to be more hollow and bubbly than most others we had. It was almost like it was just the outer shell of the picarones. Anyway, we appreciated the different types and loved the "honey" on top. The people running the shop were great and welcoming. They give you wet napkins which is amazing and smart. So good. We found that we like a little more density in our picarones but you have to try these out because they are unique...

I recently had the pleasure of trying the Picarones at this local Peruvian dessert shop and they were absolutely amazing! The staff was incredibly friendly and kind, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. The Picarones themselves were soft, sweet and perfectly balanced - truly a traditional Peruvian dessert worth trying. The location of the shop was also great, as it provided a calm and peaceful atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Peruvian...