Inside: Inca's Kitchen

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Inca's Kitchen, located at 11985 Collier Blvd. in Naples, showcases the passion of Peru by sharing the mysteries of the legendary cuisine of the Incas of long-ago with today’s eager diners.

Managing some impressive feats such as large-scale terracing of mountainsides, the Incas were experts at cultivating land in the Andean Highlands. They were also experts at creating flavorful meals filled with exotic spices and fruits found only in Peru.

Rafael Rottiers and his partner Alfredo Ruiz have extensive backgrounds in the food and beverage industry and decided it was time to offer the tastes of their homeland.

"As a child, I loved watching my mother prepare chupe camarones" said Rottiers. "I wanted to bring that special feeling that comes from that time and create an evolution of the flavors," he continues.

Inca’s Kitchen has spacious seating and a pristine feel, and staffers are at the ready to assist you. The decor is an adventure in itself.

Peruvian symbols and posters instantly transport you to the Peruvian landscape as you are entertained by a wide-screen TV showing a vibrant culture at work, rest and play while traditional music plays in the background.

For starters, the Causa Rellena ($8.75) is a recommendation.

This cold plate is a thick and creamy seafood mixture stuffed in a roll of specially spiced mashed potato with a variety of toppings.

Another popular dish is the Ceviche combo platter ($19.95). The flavors in this dish seem to pop in your mouth, and the dish is fun to eat.  Each bite offers a new tasty flavor, and swishing the side potatoes in the sauces (tiradito) is another delightful experience. The Swai is served in a martini glass that gives the whole look a sophisticated appeal.  Crystal, a Peruvian beer, is recommended as an accent to this entree.

For another seaside experience, try the Conchitas a la Parmesana, ($9.95), fresh scallops served on the shell with a perfect blend of cheeses and lime juice.

One of the many main course choices is the "Tacu Tacu con Filete Imperial" ($14.95), a splendid assortment of tastes that include steak, flat fried mix of rice and beans, plaintains with an over-easy egg and salsa criolla. You can accent this meal with the Santiago Querolo, a specialty wine from Peru.

The showcase entree, the "Lomo Alo Macho" ($19.95), is Rafael Rottier's pride and joy. An 8-ounce Filet Mignon is topped with a special mango salsa. On the sides are a variety of seafood such as squid, shrimp and mussels all created with a splash of salsa mariscos.

For dessert, the choices are plentiful.

The Alfajor con dulce de leche ($5.75) is a fun dessert that offers jumbo premium corn starch cookies with one layer of dulce de leche in between and covered with sugar powder with Lucuma ice cream on the side. The ice cream is made of fruits that are found only in Peru, and will offer you a different ice cream sensation not found in the United States.

Picarones, ($5.75), the Peruvian traditional Bunuelos with chancaca syrup, aris and cinnamon, is a perfect way to end your palate’s most memorable Peruvian adventure.


Hours:  Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
              Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Phone:  239-352-3200

No smoking environment

Wine and beer available

Most credit cards accepted

Children's menu available