Popular de aquí y de allá

Popular occupies a second floor facing the ocean at Larcomar, above the Malecón de la Reserva, with a terrace and outdoor seating. Its pitch, in its own words, is to serve the most popular dishes and drinks from here (Peru) and from there (the world), and it opens at 8:30 a.m., so it works as well for breakfast as for a dinner with cocktails. Our take: it is a versatile, no-fuss stop for anyone who wants a Pacific view without committing to a tasting menu; it is worth more for the setting and the long hours than as a chef-driven destination. Google notes that dogs are allowed inside, there is a kids' menu and high chairs, and reservations are recommended for dinner. The brand has a second location in San Isidro (Calle Armando Blondet 210); this listing covers the Larcomar one. Curation note: the official website popular.pe returned no content at the time of review; phone and hours come from the Google listing, which is claimed by the owner.