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What to order at Isolina
- Must order
- The tacu tacu with steak and a portion of the carretillero ceviche.
- Signature dishes
- Cau cau, Tacu tacu con lomo, Ceviche carretillero
- Editor tip
- Weekend brunch service runs 09:00-11:00 before the regular lunch carta.
CuisinePeruvian
Price$$
Neighborhoodbarranco
HoursMon-Wed 12:00-22:00, Thu-Fri 12:00-23:00, Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 09:00-19:00
Phone+51 943 833 031
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Signature dishes: Cau cau, Tacu tacu con lomo, Ceviche carretillero
Must order: The tacu tacu with steak and a portion of the carretillero ceviche.
Tip: Weekend brunch service runs 09:00-11:00 before the regular lunch carta.
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Location
Address: Av San Martin 101, Barranco, Lima 15063
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Signature: Lomo saltado, Ceviche clasico, Anticucho de corazon
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