What Lomo saltado is
Stir-fried beef with onion, tomato and fries, served with rice.
Lomo saltado is listed as a dish in the Peru guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and rice-based. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Lomo saltado
Lomo saltado is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Peru. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Peru guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Lomo saltado sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 8 food entries we track for Peru, 4 are budget, 4 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Anticuchos, Papa a la huancaina, Pan frances |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 4 | Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Aji de gallina |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Lomo saltado is one of 6 dish entries and 4 mid-range items; 2 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Peru items that make most sense alongside Lomo saltado, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Peru items share the most tags with Lomo saltado, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Lomo saltado: common questions
What is Lomo saltado?
Stir-fried beef with onion, tomato and fries, served with rice. It is listed in the TasteBridge Peru guide as a dish.
How much does Lomo saltado cost in Peru?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Lomo saltado vegetarian?
Lomo saltado is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Lomo saltado?
Our index lists it across Peru, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Peru. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.