El Tondero Peruvian Restaurant
2462 S 13th St
Milwaukee,WI 53215
(414) 384-8835
5 to 10 p.m.
Owner Victor Caceda, of Lima Peru
The only Peruvian restaurant within Wisconsin lies in downtown Milwaukee. Peruvian food has many influences based upon the heritage of the peoples going thousands of years in do from the Inca, Spanish Conquisitors, African, and Asian. El Tondero menu includes seasonal dishes of fish, seafood, chicken and beef prepared with authentic spices, herbs and peppers from native Peru. We are certain that you will find something to your liking on our menu says owner Caceda.
WHAT IS THIS FOODS MAKE-UP:
Peruvian cuisine, in addition to its Inca origins, combines Spanish, Asian, and African influences to make an eclectic fusion of indigenous crops, spices, meats and seafood. Fresh ingredients and imaginative sauces are a hallmark of Peruvian cuisine, as is the popular Aji Amarillo pepper. This fruity flavored and aromatic pepper is incorporated into many dishes, adding mild spice and a pleasant yellow color. This pepper can be mixed with oil and used as a flavorful condiment or dipping sauce as well.
Aji Amarillo Pepper
A staple menu item of Peruvian cuisine, anticuchos can be credited to Peru’s African descendants. These kabob style dishes are traditionally prepared with cow’s heart, but we also prepare them with chicken. For lighter fare, piqueos (small plates) offer a tasting of Peruvian flavors in addition to the vast array of traditional appetizers.
OUTSIDE OF WISCONSIN YET STILL CLOSE:
Rinconcito Sudamericano
1954 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
(773) 489-3126
