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Published: Jul 10, 2007

Q: I recently got back from traveling in Peru, and I'm having trouble finding South American food in Philly.

A: For authentic Peruvian, try El Balconcito (658 E. Godfrey St., 215-342-2340), a Peruvian-Portuguese hybrid restaurant. They offer the traditional papas a la huancaina, boiled yellow potatoes in a creamy peanut sauce. La Fonda Colombiana (108 W. Wyoming Ave., 215-455-4301) serves Colombian staples like bandeja paisa � a dish of rice, beans, grilled beef, pork skin, egg, sausage and corn cakes � and lenua asada, grilled beef tongue. You've probably seen the crowds at Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão, but why not try Philly's own Picanha Brazilian Grill (6501 Castor Ave., 215-743-4647)? The restaurant's named after a sirloin cut, which they'll slice for you off huge skewers along with an array of other rodizio meats (short ribs, pork sausage, marinated chicken, etc.). If you can't decide which particular cuisine you're in the mood for, head to Sabor Latino (33 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, 610-352-8414), which breaks its menu into Colombian, Ecuadorian, Mexican and Cuban categories. Test out the humitas Ecuatorianas, an Ecuadorian corn meal patty topped with cheese.

 

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