Parada was inspired by Carlos Altamirano's childhood visits to the outdoor markets of Lima, Peru. Altamirano's La Costanera was twice awarded Michelin stars.
Lima, via the Bay Area
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Parada is located on a bustling corner in downtown Walnut Creek, CA, and features sidewalk seating on two sides.
Comfortable cafe
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Abueg Morris Architects designed Parada's casual space.
Inviting bar
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Bar patrons can watch as signature drinks such as fresh pisco sours are concocted.
Pollo a la Brassa
The organic rotisserie chicken is Parada's signature dish. It is served with huancaina and chimichurri sauces.
Anticucho
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Grilled beef heart is a popular street vendor offering in Lima.
Cebiche Pescado
Cebiche (the common Peruvian spelling): fresh fish of the day, rocoto peppers from Altamirano's farm and citrus leche de tigre.
Scallops a la Parmesano
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Yellow pepper scallops with scallions, butter, parmesan and Peruvian pisco.
Bolitas de Yucca
Crispy yucca balls stuffed with chorizo and raisins. They're served in a rocoto pepper aioli. Rocotos are an essential ingredient in Peruvian cooking and difficult to source in the U.S.
Seco de Cordero
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Lamb shank slow braised in Cusquena beer, served with panamito beans and white rice.
Signature drinks
Traditional pisco sour and chicha sour made with a chicha morada (purple corn and fruit) reduction.