Sopa de brócoli + Bisteck vegetal con papas fritas y ensalada. (opción vegana) at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa
half-eaten plate of 'arroz chaufa' (Chinese-style rice) with mushrooms. Beverage (not beer) in background. at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa
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  • El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano

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Peruvian

Pucallpa is a sweltering jungle city in Peru's Amazon Basin, and the only jungle city connected to the rest of Peru by road. One reason to visit is to board a river ferry traveling from Pucallpa to Iquitos and beyond. El Paraiso is a cruelty-free oasis in this fishing town. It offers set meals (soup, entree, drink) for around 9 soles (US$3), and an a la carte menu. Meals are of ample size. The TV is loud. This small restaurant is on the Plaza de Armas, at the back of a walkway. A sign out front points the way. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Sun 7:00am-3:30pm, 6:30pm-9:00pm.

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8 Reviews

First Review by enRoute

Avatar GregorHartlWatters

GregorHartlWatters

Points +34

Vegan
08 Aug 2023

Good Food

I enjoyed the Arroz Chaufa and the Lomo Satlado. They have a big menu - all are vegetarian plates and many are vegan as well (such as the Lomo Saltado). Pleasant staff and very affordable prices.

Pros: Food, Staff, Prices

Cons: No AC 😅

Lomo Saltado at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

Avatar maynard7

maynard7

Points +5200

Mostly Veg
27 Jun 2023

Good food here

I was only in Pucallpa for a short time so I could only eat here once, but the meal I had was very good. As of June 2023 the meal of the day costs 12 soles. Today, that meal included a choice of soup or salad, and the main plate had a carrot puree, whole grain rice, and a salad made of garbanzo beans, quinoa and chopped up tomatoes and celery. All of it was seasoned very nicely and had excellent flavor. It also came with an infusion type of drink that is similar in other Peruvian restaurants. The owners are Seventh Day Adventists so the restaurant is closed on Saturday (and possibly closed on Friday night... Call before going). Warmly recommended.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-27

Pros: Flavorful, interesting food, Economical , Friendly owners & good location

Salad (part of meal of the day) at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

Carrot puree, salad of quinoa and garbanzos, whole grain rice at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

Avatar ErnestoArrendell

ErnestoArrendell

Points +64

Vegan
08 Oct 2021

Best option in Pucallpa

The best option in Pucallpa

Pros: A lot of vegan options

Avatar Jud.v

Jud.v

Points +20

Vegan
16 Nov 2019

Can't find it

I think the restaurant is no longer running

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maynard7

27 Jun 2023

It's still going as of June 2023

Avatar KlaraS

KlaraS

Points +30

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2018

Amazing place on the plaza des armas

We stayed for a month in Pucallpa, bringing regular visits to this restaurant. We would recommend the lunch menu of 8 soles that is almost always delicious. There were days that the portions felt little or not as tasty, but those were the big exception.This restaurants provides much value by giving large pieces of seitan and beans. In terms of nutrition, it is great. We loved the soups!

There is a lot of choice à la carte as well. I never even had that much choice out of several dishes in Europe.

Very friendly owners and staff, at lunch time many Peruvians come here to eat. Nutritous and tasty.

Pros: Nutritious and healthy, Much choice, Friendly staff and good price

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CayoCuisote

Points +103

Vegetarian
02 Nov 2016

Lovely

I eat here quite frequently, it can be a little expensive but it is worth it and the daily menu is cheap enough. Really nice food and really nice staff in a tranquil setting tucked away in the pucallpa plaza. Well worth a visit. They also sell bags of soya meat for those that crave a bit of a protein hit here and there (like me)

Pros: relaxing, not too expensive, large selection

Cons: can be a little expensive

Avatar Scrablero

Scrablero

Points +123

Vegetarian
28 Mar 2012

A Welcome Veggie Oasis

What a relief to find this veggie restaurant in the otherwise nothing town of Pucallpa. I had their set menu (9 soles/US$3) every time, but they have an a la carte menu as well. They serve some egg dishes, but vegans are easily catered for. It appears to be popular with locals.

Pros: location (main plaza), reasonable prices, good food

Cons: TV blasting away

restaurant sign on the street at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

the restaurant at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

half-eaten plate of 'arroz chaufa' (Chinese-style rice) with mushrooms. Beverage (not beer) in background. at El Paraiso Restaurant Vegetariano in Pucallpa

Avatar enRoute

enRoute

Points +1413

Vegan
04 Aug 2011

oasis in a frontier town

This is really a fantastic place... right on the Plaza de Armas, open every day for lunch (till around 3:30) and dinner (around 5 to 9 p.m.) Was very happy to find this on HC and went straight there when I arrived in Pucallpa. Owned be a friendly family who can accommodate vegan requests (they made their veggie burger, which usually has egg whites, special for me on request).

Daily menus with typical (simple) Peruvian fare, + an Amazonian accent. Have been eating here for the last several days and would highly recommend it.

Pros: central, friendly family, great food

Cons: uses a lot of eggs, a bit hot during the day

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