Restaurant
El Patio Latino Peruvian Restaurant
3 locals recommend,
Location
1100 N Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL
Tips from locals
Family-owned, intimate restaurant in strip mall near Ed Smith stadium. Call ahead to see if the Cuban musician is playing--incredible experience!!
This is by far the best authentic Peruvian food I've had while in the States, and I've tried quite a few as Peruvian is my favorite cuisine. They have two more restaurants, one in Barcelona, Spain and the other in Miami. The decor is just like you'd find in a local spot in Peru. The food is outstanding!! Try the papas a la huacaina, the ceviche, parihuela (a seafood soup) or the chupe de camarones (shrimp soup made with cream and egg.) It is amazing! They also have a ton of typical beef and pork dishes. If you're lucky, they might have the quintessential Peruvian cocktail called "Pisco Sour". It's a win-win.
This is by far the best authentic Peruvian food I've had while in the States, and I've tried quite a few as Peruvian is my favorite cuisine. They have two more restaurants, one in Barcelona, Spain and the other in Miami. The decor is just like you'd find in a local spot in Peru. The food is outst…