La Benita de Characato

This is the best meal I have had in South America. The quantity was plenty and the taste was the best 👌🏽. I was craving a home cooked meal and this place delivered. I was so full I almost had a food coma. The price matched the value and quantity. I wish I could eat here all day everyday.

Wow, the food is amazing. You know the kitchen works well, everyone wears a hairnet. You don't see that in USA. I can trust their process. The food was fantastic. The server was running around like crazy since it was very busy. He was great server.

I don't live in Peru, but every time I come back, I make sure I have time to enjoy LA BENITA picanteria.
I will highly recommend it.

The food here is unbelievable!!! It was so good. They serve a lot so either go very hungry or share with friends.

From the moment you step into La Benita en Characato, you can feel the rich tradition and history that permeates this longstanding picanteria.

The food is nothing short of amazing. Each dish carries the weight of tradition, a culinary journey through the history of Peruvian gastronomy.

Service at La Benita is impeccable, with a team that exemplifies the perfect blend of professionalism and warm hospitality. They make every visitor feel like a part of their extended family, with a kind-heartedness that makes each dining experience truly special.

And then there is the atmosphere; a soulful blend of the rustic and the refined, where every corner tells a story. It is here where one can fully appreciate what “tradition” means, with walls that have witnessed countless joyful gatherings, festive occasions, and moments of unity over delightful meals.

While the smaller version near the Plaza in Arequipa offers a charming experience, making the journey to Characato to visit the original La Benita comes highly recommended. It offers not just a meal, but a rich, historical experience, providing a deeper connection to the roots of Peruvian gastronomy.

In summary, La Benita en Characato - Picanteria offers not only amazing food but also an immersive journey through time, where every visit becomes a cherished memory. This isn't just a picanteria; it's a living testament to rich traditions and gastronomic excellence. Make the time to visit Characato and be prepared to fall in love with La Benita all over again.

all traditional Arequipa's food

Good place to stop on the way back from sogay cataratas. The food is always great

Great place to eat typical "platos arequipeños". I would come back again.

Great atmosphere and of course excellent food. This is one of the best picanteria I have visited.

Delicious arequipean food, nice treatment i want to get back there again.

Incredibly delicious and a beautiful location!! Highly recommend

Excellent service (fast and kind waiters)
Excellent food (Arequipa typical food)
Super recommended

Excellent service. Delicious food.

Very delicious and authentic food

A place where eats peruvian tipical yummy food

Nice place to share.... And eat

Typical food... Try adobo!

Ok

Delicious!

Ok