Fiesta Limena Peruvian Food

We celebrated Pisco Day at Fiesta Limea CT restaurante Peruano on Saturday. Along with giving out free Pisco samples, we introduced three new Pisco mixed drinks that will now be available seven days a week. If you have not tried Pisco yet, start with a Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru. Pisco is different from other brandies because it is distilled from grapes instead of wine, giving it a rich flavor. And of course the best Pisco comes from Peru! One brand, Tabernero, has been distilling wine and Pisco in the Chinca Valley for generations. We are proud to serve Tabernero wine and Pisco at Fiesta Limena.

At Fiesta Limena CT Restaurante Peruano, we are proud of Peru and all of its contributions to the world. One point of pride is Peruvian Pisco, which is distilled in wineries that have been in operation for generations. We take pride in offering Pisco at our restaurant, and we will soon have more of a selection of both Pisco and Pisco drinks. Look for three new Pisco drinks on the menu starting tomorrow. We are excited to share these new options with our dedicated customers, and to introduce them to those who have never tried Pisco!

Fiesta Limena is the perfect place to have a celebration for a birthday, anniversary, or any other special event in your life. Invite friends and family to enjoy some authentic homestyle Peruvian food, and you are sure to have a memorable meal. Call ahead to let the hostess know, and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate your party. At our CT restaurante Peruano, everyday is a fiesta!

Many customers return again and again for the Lomo Saltado at our CT restaurant Peruano. Many say the first time they tried it, they were hooked on the combination of tender, juicy steak and the lightly cooked onions and tomatoes. Some say the best part is the way the rice and french fries soak up the juices from the meat and vegetables. Our Lomo Saltado is a delicious entree because it is prepared fresh for each order, by Peruvian chefs who have mastered the art of this traditional stir-fry. This photo shows one of our chefs cooking this authentic Peruvian dish.

One of the most popular choices at our CT restaurante Peruano is the Pollo a la Brasa, known to many simply as Peruvian chicken. It is a very tender rotisserie chicken, roasted fresh to order, with lightly crispy skin and a variety of Peruvian seasonings. It makes a hearty meal, along with rice and salad or rice and fries. Pollo a la Brasa is popular around the world, and the recipe has been perfected by Peruvian chefs over several decades since it was first introduced in Peru.

In addition to the Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru, Fiesta Limena also offers tropical Pina Coladas and Strawberry Daiquiris. These drinks are bursting with fruity flavor, and are a great addition to a relaxing dinner at our CT Restaurante Peruano. At the end of a hectic day, relax with a cool drink and a warm plate of Peruvian comfort food like Lomo Saltado. The stress is sure to melt away.

As we have mentioned in past posts, the diversity in Peruvian food comes from an array of influences from other national cuisines, including Spanish, African, Chinese, Japanese, and French. The French influence started in the 19th century, when Peru was freed from Spanish rule. As a new country, Peru issued a decree allowing immigrants free entry. During this time, Peruvians looked to the French Revolution for inspiration for their new country, and many French immigrants were among those that traveled to Peru. The Peruvians admired French culture, and of course, their food. This is how mousse desserts became a common part of the Peruvian diet. Peruvian food is now gaining recognition as one of the finest cuisines in the world, on a similar level with French cuisine. The influences from European cuisine added new techniques and flavors to Peruvian food  with South American style, and the result is a uniquely delicious cuisine that we are proud to serve at our CT restaurante Peruano.

Arroz con Mariscos, rice with seafood, is another dish inspired by Spanish cooking. It is the Peruvian version of Spain’s paella, which many people are familiar with in the United States. This dish has been modified many times in Spain, and can refer to any rice dish that is also mixed with seafood, chicken, beef, beans, or other ingredients to make a meal. Some say the name originated from an Arab word meaning “leftovers” and that the dish was created by Moorish kings’ servants, who would mix the leftovers from feasts with rice in large pots to take home with them. Other people say that the term “paella” comes from the Latin term “patella” which refers to the flat  plate the dish was made on. Although we may never know the exact origin of this meal or its name, we do know it is delicious! Arroz con Mariscos is a popular dinner choice at Fiesta Limena, and a great option when trying Peruvian food at a CT Restaurante Peruano.

At Fiesta Limena, an authentic CT Restaurante Peruano, we take pride in the Peruvian cuisine we serve. We use the finest ingredients available to prepare many traditional seafood, steak and chicken dishes. Did you know Peruvian cuisine is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world’s most diverse cuisine? With so many dishes to try, Peruvian food is never boring. So try some authentic Peruvian specialties at Fiesta Limena today!