Defined by a broad range of flavors and spices, Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the most diverse in the world. Combining the flavors of four continents, Peruvian cuisine features an eclectic array of traditional dishes where the flavors of the world fuse together and take the taste buds on a highly varied and spicy journey. At the family owned Nazca Peruvian Cuisine in San Jose, Silicon Valley residents can venture through the diverse culinary world of Nazca, Peru without the inconvenience of passports, airfare and jet lag.

A San Jose Peruvian Restaurant Where
Authenticity is Second to None

Nazca Peruvian Restaurant opened in early 2008, adding fresh and exciting flavors to the San Jose restaurant scene. Focusing on offering authentic Peruvian cuisine, the owners of Nazca traveled to Peru to recruit a consulting chef to design the menu and train the staff. The chef, Altaea De Bernardi, travels between Lima, Peru and San Jose to oversee the restaurant and to make sure that the dishes are just right. As a result of the restaurant’s devotion to providing authentic comida criolla (the term for traditional Peruvian dishes), diners can enjoy an excellent array of fare like ceviche (a chilled dish with diced fresh fish marinated in lime juice and spices), aji de gallina (pulled chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce), arroz con pollo (pan-seared chicken served over cilantro-infused rice) and lomo saltado (marinated stir-fried fillet mignon tenders with tomatoes, red onions and fried potatoes seasoned with soy sauce and garlic – one of the most popular dishes in Peru).

The décor of this San Jose Peruvian restaurant is modern and bold, with dusky tones of red and yellow accented by paintings of traditional Nazca Peru symbols on the walls. With the addition of live music on the weekends, Nazca Peruvian Cuisine is more than just a place to enjoy tapas or large plates of Peruvian fare, it is also a unique and vibrant gathering spot for casual entertainment.

Power Lunches and Happy Hour Specials

Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Nazca Peruvian Cuisine features a central location near businesses like Bank of America, making it a convenient destination for power lunches. The well-priced lunch menu features a delicious selection of tapas, which are ideal for groups who want to taste more than one of the menu’s delicacies while socializing. Professionals can pamper clients or hammer out deals over this uniquely flavorful cuisine, or they can simply relax in the stylish atmosphere and enjoy taking a break from standard lunchtime fare.

Nazca Peruvian Cuisine keeps things fun and interesting with daily menu specials and, better yet, daily happy hour specials. For post-work relaxation, friends and coworkers can visit this new hotspot to enjoy everything from tapas to sangria, or they can indulge in the fresh flavors of the ceviche bar.