Ribs, burgers, and a full bar in the old terminal
Tony Roma’s sits airside in LIM’s old Terminal 1, used by many as the main sit-down option when killing hours before red-eyes. It runs through typical long-layover windows, so think dinner and late-night drinks rather than quick breakfast. Figure on a $$$ bill by Lima standards, closer to US airport pricing than the city.
Menu is straight American chain: ribs, burgers, steaks, and heavy mains that land in the 50–90 PEN range depending on cut and size. Travellers call out the ribs as the reason to come here, with burgers a solid backup if you don’t want to tackle a rack before boarding. Portions are big enough that two people can comfortably split a main plus a side.
There’s full bar service, with beer, wine, and basic cocktails poured at the table, so this ends up as a waiting room with better chairs and real plates. One FlyerTalk regular described it as their go‑to for a sit‑down meal and a beer before overnight flights. If you’ve got 2–4 hours, it works as a place to camp with luggage and stretch out.
Complaints focus on value: ribs and steaks here can cost more than nicer spots in Miraflores or San Isidro, and a full meal with drinks easily hits 100–150 PEN per person. Service also runs slow when flights bunch up, with multiple reviews warning that mains can take 25–40 minutes to appear once ordered.
What regulars do: they only come here with real layover time, usually 90 minutes plus, and often share one rack of ribs or a burger and side so they don’t board feeling stuffed. Tip: if your boarding pass shows a tight departure, ask your server at ordering how long the kitchen is running; if they quote more than 25 minutes, pivot to a burger or just drinks and fries.