Spice level warning — Seco de Pollo is not what I expected

I underestimated Seco de Pollo. The fresh and citrusy description didn't prepare me for the reality. choclo corn brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

llapingachos potato cakes are a highland staple tied to Andean agricultural tradition. The an indigenous market food stall in the Andes setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. canelazo hot cinnamon drink cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.