Montanita is tiny town of a few thousands at most, so don’t expect a million options. If you can’t live without multinational-chain fast food, you’ll be unhappy here. There are no McDonald’s, no Subway, no Dominos. However, there IS great food to be found, including some foreign options.
As this is a coastal city, expect lots of seafood – ceviches are very popular here! And, thanks to the tropical climate, you will also find cheap, high quality, fresh fruit options.
Here are a few of my favorite picks for food in the city
Tambo Sabores Peruanos
Located in the thick of the party zone, this is a great spot with the best Peruvian food in town. They also stock Cusquena, my favorite Peruvian beer!
Prices are reasonable, with most meals coming in under $15.
Pigro
Fancy some international food? Good wines? Pigro has you covered with some fantastic Italian food options. The home made cheese ravioli in particular was a personal favorite.
Great spot to do some people watching while having wine!
Shankha Sushi & Thai
Shakha, located at the very north end of the beach, is a gem! Their sushi is delicious and fresh.
Even better, the restaurant is located directly on the beach, so you get great views while enjoying their amazing sushis.
Casa Blanca
A more local option, with seafood, local dishes, as well as traditional bar food (burgers, fries, etc), Casa Blanca is a pretty cheap spot at the heart of town. Located right behind Lost Beach Club, it’s a great place to catch a futbol game and have a few beers.
