Cau cau and old-school stews at Isolina in Lima, Lima
Souvenir Eats stamp mark Lima, Lima

Isolina

Isolina is a criollo tavern stop built around cau cau and old-school stews, chosen because it gives travelers a specific taste of Lima.

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Souvenir entry

Why it’s a Souvenir Eat

The souvenir is not just cau cau and old-school stews; it is the feeling of eating it in Lima. A Barranco tavern where generous criollo dishes make Lima feel familial, loud, and deeply satisfying. That combination gives the meal a clear reason to live in a traveler's memory.

What to order

Cau cau
Lomo saltado
Tortilla de sesos

Memory factor

Local Comfort

This pick earns its place because A Barranco tavern where generous criollo dishes make Lima feel familial, loud, and deeply satisfying. It earns a place because the experience is specific, memorable, and hard to replace with a generic restaurant nearby.

Before you go

Bring people to share large plates.
Go hungry.

Nearby

Barranco, Bridge of Sighs

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