If you're looking for where to eat trout in Huaraz, the first thing to know is that not all trout is the same: the most prized is fresh regional trout, raised in meltwater, with firm flesh and a clean flavor. At Kay Pacha Huaraz we work with trout from fish farms in the Callejón de Huaylas.
The trout preparations you should try
- Fried trout: the most traditional, with golden potatoes and fresh salad. Ideal after a day of trekking.
- Grilled trout: lighter, in meunière sauce, with mushrooms or with chimichurri potatoes.
- Crispy trout in a quinoa crust: pairs two Andean products — lake trout and highland quinoa — in one dish.
- Trout chicharrón: in crispy pieces, with sweet potato chips and salad.
- Trout ceviche: fresh, with Peruvian chili, sweet potato and corn, for warmer days.
- Trout tiradito in two textures: with escabeche chili cream and glazed sweet potato.
Why trout is a good choice at altitude
Trout provides lean, easily digestible protein and healthy fats, especially useful when your body is adjusting to Huaraz's altitude (above 3,000 meters) or recovering from a hike. It's a dish that fills you up without feeling heavy.
Where to eat trout at Kay Pacha Huaraz
Our restaurant is at Jr. Daniel Villaizan 291, Independencia, minutes from downtown. You can check all the trout preparations on the Huaraz menu and, if you're coming as a group or with an agency, it's best to book your table in advance.
Prefer to eat trout in a countryside setting?
Our countryside venue in Anta, on the Huaraz - Caraz highway and 5 minutes from the airport, also serves fresh trout in an outdoor setting with spacious green areas, ideal for a more relaxed family lunch.
Close out your visit to Huaraz with the flavor of the Cordillera Blanca
Eating trout in Huaraz means tasting a product that only makes sense here, in the highlands of Ancash. At Kay Pacha we're ready with several ways to enjoy it, prepared to order and with the region's traditional sides.