Through a combination of walking around eyeballing places that looked interesting and verifying via Google Maps that any candidates had decent reviews, my colleague and I landed on Ponchos Peruvian Kitchen for an early dinner / very late lunch in Machu Picchu Pueblo. It turned out to be a very good call. Based on our experience they deserve their 4.8/5.0 rating.
You can find them on the north side of the river on the main north / south drag running through the town (Imperio de los Incas). It has a relatively small-ish interior, but it is sharp, well-lit, and comfortable. Floor to ceiling exterior glass wall lets in light and allows you to keep an eye on the outside action if you like.
Service was friendly and attentive. I forgot to snap pics of the menu, but luckily Isamarie Alma uploaded a couple in her google review, so I will borrow hers. They have a solid range of options, but for me the choice was clear: Choclo con Queso.
Was delicious. And while I was disappointed that they were out of the porter listed in their beer menu, the IPA was a fine acompaniment. I was very happy with my order.
My colleague is a more adventurous diner than I am (but then, most people are), and she went for the alpaca skewers.
If I'm being honest I wasn't paying close attention to her order, so I was a little surprised when the server came out and set them on fire.
Fun stuff. And for the record, they met with the approval of my foodie companion.
Toward the end of the meal this fella curled up at the feet of the couple dining next to us. Guessing it wasn't his first time there.
Incredibly, I am 99% certain I saw the same dog the next morning up outside the entrance to Machu Picchu.
To sum up: Ponchos Peruvian Kitchen is worth your time. Would recommend.
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