Peruvian Dining

What is Peruvian Dining? Tucked inside the sprawling Downsview Park Merchants Market at 40 Carl Hall Road, this family-run stall—often known locally as Carmen y Pepe—brings no-nonsense Lima cooking to North York. The setup is straightforward and lively, lined with Andean textiles, colorful Peruvian folk art, and casual dine-in tables that fill rapidly with multi-generational families.

Peruvian Dining Menu & What to Order The kitchen deals in generous homestyle staples defined by sharp citrus acids, smoky aji chilies, and proper wok technique. The fish ceviche is an essential opening move, featuring pristine fish cured in bright leche de tigre alongside choclo and sweet potato. From there, pivot to the lomo saltado, where strips of tender beef hit high heat alongside red onions, tomatoes, and french fries, or opt for the crisp, golden crunch of the seafood jalea and house-made papa rellena.

Know Before You Go Operating strictly in sync with market hours, this stall is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Seating is walk-in only, and midday lunch rushes can mean hovering for an open table. Drivers will find vast surface parking lots across Downsview Park, while transit riders can arrive via Downsview Park GO/TTC Station followed by a short walk through the grounds.