Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine — one of the local restaurants that’s been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” — is celebrating its 14th anniversary on Saturday, December 2.
From the beginning, Inca’s has aimed to showcase the diverse flavors of Peru, featuring everything from Peruvian corn to lucuma and chicha morada. Whether it involves engaging a chef with world-class training in Peruvian cuisine or importing authentic ingredients from Peru, the restaurant staff is committed to realizing this culinary vision.
On Saturday, December 2, the anniversary party will commence with Peruvian tapas starting at 11:30 a.m., and then live music by Grupo Tradiciones begins at 6 p.m. So, raise a Pisco Sour and congratulate them on years of serving in Tucson.
If you’ve yet to stop by Inca’s, we recommend ordering the Lomo Saltado. It’s Angus beef marinated in Peruvian spices and sautéed – a technique borrowed from Asian cooking – with tomato, onion, and parsley.
Beef slices are heaped atop a layer of steak fries, adjacent to a mound of jasmine rice that eagerly absorbs the flavorful juices. This dish is a savory and comforting experience, reminiscent of a lovingly prepared home-cooked meal.
Earlier this year, the dish was featured at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate party before the Super Bowl in Glendale (Guy can’t get enough of their food).
Guests with dietary preferences or restrictions can request substitutions to ensure a welcoming experience. Quinoa, tofu, beans, or steamed vegetables can replace meat. Gluten-free soy sauce can be used in dishes like Pollo a la Brasa — rotisserie roast chicken — to cater to gluten-free or Celiac guests.
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine is located at 6878 E. Sunrise Dr. For menu, hours, and more, visit incasperuviancuisine.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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