Merlín Restaurante — Restaurant in Lima Metropolitan Area

Literally the best meal I've had in Peru over the past month. It doesn't seem like the fanciest establishments but almost everything was cooked to perfection and well seasoned. Shrimp was delicate and not overcooked, ceviche was super fresh fish that isn't too fat, octopus and potatoes were grilled on the barbeque to perfection. White wine was also decent.

Only negative comment was that the leche de tigre is too salty for my taste but that seems to be the general style in Peru. Once informed the staff, they seasoned everything else to perfection. Amazing response and preparation. Service was also super kind and guided us to ordering the right combination of foods, avoiding similar...

El Merlin De Cabo Blanco exceeded expectations with their PULPO ANTICUCHERO - marinated octopus in anticucho sauce, served with potatoes and creams. The dish was excellent. The restaurant was bustling, so the staff couldn't attend to me properly. Nonetheless, everything else was great. Nice deal 2 Aperol...

El Merlin is a no-frills seafood spot with a pleasant setting and surprisingly nice dishes. The tiradito de corvina was especially good—fresh and flavorful. I also enjoyed the navajas and the causa acevichada—both well-prepared. Perfect place for a quick, simple, and delicious seafood lunch....