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“Terrible food, terrible service”

El Meson de Espaderos
Ranked #219 of 1,217 Restaurants in Cusco
Cuisines: American, Peruvian
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast, Reservations
Reviewed June 24, 2018 via mobile

I came here tonight because it was one of the few restaurants open late. I ordered the crema de tomate and a pizza. Both had a horrible flavor and I asked for a meat substitution on the pizza. I asked for red pepper for the pizza and the waitress forgot about me. I got it maybe 15 minutes later when I reminded her. When I got the bill it was for 6 soles more than the pizza I had chosen. They said it was because I asked for pepperoni instead of chorizo. Well, they never mentioned that when I ordered it and it didn't even look like I had any pepperoni on my pizza. I asked them to change the bill and the waitress said she couldn't do it. I asked to speak to a manager and she said there wasn't one. I really didn't want to be a jerk but the whole experience and food left a bad taste in my mouth. I ended up paying only what I was supposed to be charged and no tip.

Date of visit: June 2018
Thank kephaisrock
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Reviewed May 29, 2018

Good atmosphere and a great location.

The food was good, but it took a few times to get it right. We were a large group, but several meals came out wrong, and then twice the same meals came out cold. A few of the drinks were incorrect too. Not good!

I had the 4 cheese and chicken pizza. Not very warm, but very delicious.

Date of visit: May 2018
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Thank LookItsMeg
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Reviewed May 21, 2018

I had to try the cuy and a pisco sour while in Cusco. I saw they had cuy on the menu, the price was reasonable, so I went in. The staff were very personable. I speak some Spanish, but not a lot. I was surprised when they told me to help myself at the included salad bar! Quite a few fresh vegetable options. I tried the cuy and decided it's an acquired taste, but it was worth the experience! The chimichurri sauce and potatoes were great and they made a excellent pisco sour!

Date of visit: May 2018
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Thank StorkRN1
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Reviewed May 9, 2018 via mobile

Good location.
Food ok. Limited salad bar. Interesting mixture of oven roasted potatoes with French fries. I preferred one or the other but not mixed.
Wine list was OK.
The service was very friendly.
Clean restaurant.

Date of visit: May 2018
Thank 505ivanv
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Reviewed May 7, 2018

We came across the El Meson de Expaderos while touring the Main Plaza town square. They have a good menu selection, trhe staff were good, and the atmosphere comfortable. I had the alpaca steak.

Date of visit: April 2018
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Thank 61Waldo
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