León Carrillo, one of King Felipe's favorite chefs, has broken his silence to make an unexpected revelation. "It doesn't have to be unattainable," this renowned restaurateur has stated.
Since 1991, El Inti de Oro, a restaurant located in the heart of Madrid, has witnessed and been one of the main players in the rise of Peruvian cuisine in our country.
This establishment, whose name in Quechua means "Sol de Oro," was founded by León Carrillo, a restaurateur who began his career at an early age. He is a chef who has also played a key role in bringing Andean flavors to the capital of our country.
This year, El Inti de Oro, which is celebrating 34 years in business, is marking its anniversary with an especially attractive offer for all budgets. Under the title "My 34 Years," it offers a journey through six iconic dishes at a symbolic price of €34, not including drinks.
Indeed, as León Carrillo himself explained to El Español, "haute cuisine doesn't have to be unattainable." It is a very reasonable price considering that among his clientele are such prominent people as King Felipe.
This is El Inti de Oro, the Peruvian restaurant of chef León Carrillo: King Felipe has visited on more than one occasion
The tasting menu proposed by chef León Carrillo includes everything from a ceviche inspired by a recipe from the 1980s to specialties that have become symbols of his menu. Among them are ají de gallina, anticuchos, papa rellena, kausa, and pescado a lo macho.
In addition, to finish off this exclusive tasting menu, there are desserts such as tres leches cake, suspiro a la limeña, and passion fruit pie. It is a journey that, without a doubt, combines memory, tradition, and flavor.
His two locations, situated in Barrio de las Letras and Nuevos Ministerios, immerse their visitors in an atmosphere that perfectly recreates a trip to Peru. Their walls display Andean murals and handcrafted pieces that convey cultural identity and authenticity.
Among the restaurant's regular customers, King Felipe VI stands out, as he has visited on more than one occasion. According to the establishment itself, his first visits were so satisfactory that he decided to return, something unusual for a public figure who is so careful with his privacy.
Meanwhile, people close to the monarch have revealed that on each visit he keeps a fixed combination: ceviche and pisco sour. These Peruvian classics, prepared in El Inti de Oro's style, have become his must-haves every time he walks through the restaurant's doors.
The growth of Peruvian gastronomic offerings in Madrid is already a fact. Today, the capital is home to more than 300 restaurants of this type, supported by the international recognition that endorses Peru as a leading culinary destination.
In any case, there is no doubt that El Inti de Oro, King Felipe's favorite Peruvian restaurant, stands out for its legacy. All of this is thanks to the work of its chef, León Carrillo, who believes that haute cuisine must be accessible to everyone without sacrificing authenticity.