Malecon Miguel Grau 983
Chorrillos - 251-8109 467-1721
Mon-Sat: Noon-Midnight Sunday: Noon-6 pm
Two other locations in La Molina and San Isidro
RT here. I have been meaning to try out El Hornero for some time (a friend recommended it years ago), but I never had the opportunity. Last trip, I finally had a chance to check them out.
We showed up on a weeknight at around 8pm; the restaurant was about one-quarter full. It was your standard peruvian steakhouse, with lots of wood, white linen tablecloths, and waiters in suits.
The menu had both domestic and imported beef choices, ranging from about 40 soles to around 100, depending on cut, size, and country of origin. For me, if I wanted American beef, I wouldn't have gotten on a plane and flew all the way to Peru.
My friend and I chose the mixed parrilla. This dish came with some anticuchos a couple of types of sausage, chicken breast, pork chops and two or three cuts of beef.
The dish was served with a beautiful and delicious salad, and french fries. My buddy and I gorged ourselves on the various meats, and despite our best efforts, there were leftovers (the doorman at my apartment building was thrilled). Everything was very, very good, and the service was attentive without having the guys all over us the entire meal.
We passed on coffee and dessert. The check, including the cover charge, parrilla, pitcher of frozen lemonade, and two soft drinks came to 128 soles. Yes, you can eat much more cheaply in Lima, but I felt that we got our $50 worth there. I would repeat.
(Message edited by rtgooch on August 01, 2011)