Parada in Walnut Creek Has the Best Peruvian Food in the Bay Area
Casual street food and fancy national dishes all in one trendy, reliable eatery
Parada restaurant in Walnut Creek, California is situated in a relatively small space, tucked into a shopping center next to the Pleasant Hill BART station in the Contra Costa Transit Village. But the small, lively, trendy restaurant serves the best Peruvian food in the Bay Area. After a visit, you might find yourself feeling inspired to fly to Peru to experience the real thing.
Parada offers a variety of Peruvian dishes, from a variety of different styles within the country’s culinary repertoire. There’s a wide variety of ceviches, a dish for which Peru is well known. These feature various raw fishes “cooked” in an acidic mixture of citrus juice known as Leche de Tigre. There’s a catch of the day ceviche, as well as standbys like an ahi tuna version. If you get a ceviche, you’ll definitely want to pair it with some of Parada’s homemade chips.
In addition to ceviches, Parada offers a variety of lower-priced, more casual Peruvian street foods. These include various grilled skewers, fresh…
