Cuyeria "Sol Moqueguano Cusco" — Restaurant in Santiago

Ok, so yes, it’s Guinea Pig. It’s a local dish in Peru, so might as well try.

This place is way off the beaten path, you’re gonna need a taxi. Our local tour guide said this was the best guinea pig in the entire city, said it was one of the original places before everyone else started serving the dish for tourist.

So, like any tourist, we were hesitant…but it was GOOD! We had it fried, lots of flavor. Would definitely try it baked next time. They only serve guinea pig for a main dish. They specialize in one thing and do it right!

If you’re going to try it, go to the original place!...

Tasty and Fairly Priced Cuy – Most Popular Spot in the Area This restaurant specializes in cuy (guinea pig) and offers delicious food at reasonable prices. There are three other cuy places nearby, but this one is the most popular. It's best to call ahead to place your order, as it can get busy. Note that their closing hours don’t always match what’s listed on Google, so it’s a good idea to confirm before visiting. The restaurant is located on a hill, which makes it hard to catch a taxi from there. However, a public bus does pass in front of...

The walk up there was intense, (you can also take a bus) but it is SO worth it! Lots of locals were eating here by the time we arrived around 11:30 AM. The restaurant is also really spacious and some seats have a beautiful view of Cusco. Anyways, the cuy is great! Tried both the baked and fried one, found the fried easier to eat but overall...