Machu Picchu

Also in Somerville's Union Square, the sister restaurant of Machu Chicken. Peruvian cuisine with plenty of land and sea options. Come relax on a Saturday night with a live singer and guitarist. Note most of the entrees are slightly above cheap but you get to start with complimentary (and unique) roasted corn kernels with a creamy and slightly spicy dipping sauce.

Start with aguadito de pollo - a delicious and thick warm chicken soup. Plenty of cilantro and a generous portion of tender cubed chicken mixed with peas, carrots, and rice. Sudado de pescado for the sea lovers - soup-like in a tomato, onion and cilantro broth with braised white fish and potatoes. Recommend dipping some of the potatoes in the roasted corn dipping sauce for a zesty contrast in flavor. For a staple Peruvian dish, try lomo saltado - the Peruvian version of steak frites with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Also served with rice. Sliced sirloin tips and french fries. What could be better on a cold evening?