Escorial - Latin American Restaurant
- $$$
- Peruvian, Colombian
- Casual Dining, Family Style, Cocktail Bar
- Lewisham , London
About Us
The Menu: Ancestral Flavours, Modern Craft
Every dish at Escorial tells a story. We blend ancestral recipes with contemporary techniques and the freshest local ingredients to create a sensory journey across the South American coast and highlands:
Peru: Taste the vibrant, citrus-cured notes of our iconic Ceviche.
Ecuador: Find warmth in the deep, comforting flavours of a traditional Encebollado.
Colombia: Indulge in the hearty Bandeja Paisa or our golden, authentic Empanadas.
The experience is elevated by a curated selection of signature cocktails. Here, Pisco is transformed into liquid art, offering a sophisticated taste of modern Latin mixology within London’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Prime Location & Accessibility
Escorial is perfectly situated for locals and visitors alike, nestled in a bustling area surrounded by premier shopping and local amenities.
Shopping:
Just 100 meters from the Lewisham Shopping Centre.
Transport:
A convenient 5-minute stroll from Lewisham Station (National Rail and DLR), making it the ideal spot for a post-work dinner or a weekend escape.
At a Glance:
Authentic Latin American cuisine, sophisticated cocktails, and an unbeatable location in the heart of South East London.
Menu
Pastries
Butter Croissant
Chocolate Croissant
Almond Croissant
Pan au Chocolat
Apple Pie
Brownie
Sandwiches
Cheese
Ham and Cheese
Avocado and Tomato
Chicken Mayo
Tuna Mayo
Starters
Anticuchos
2 Skewers of marinated beef heart, grilled and served with golden potatoes
Papa Rellena
Mashed potato filled with seasoned beef, deep-fried until golden, served with salsa criolla
Solterito Arequipeño
Cold salad of fava beans, corn, tomato, onion, and fresh cheese
Papa A La Huancaina
Boiled potatoes with a creamy ají amarillo sauce and fresh cheese
Causa Rellena
Cold yellow potato purée with lime and ají, filled with chicken and vegetables
Empanada
Corn dough filled with seasoned beef and potato, fried
Palta Rellena
Fresh avocado filled with a chilled mix of vegetables and mayonnaise
Soups
Sancocho
Traditional Colombian soup with assorted meats, plantain, cassava, potato, and herbs. Served with a portion of white rice
Caldo de Pata
Thick beef trotters soup with mote (hominy), peanuts, and spices
Aguadito
Traditional cilantro chicken soup with rice and vegetables
Menestrón
Vegetable soup with meat, noodles, and aromatic herbs
Caldo De Gallina
Traditional hen broth with potatoes, cassava, egg, and aromatic herbs
Parihuela
Seafood soup with tomato, herbs, and spices
Sudado de Pescado
Fish cooked in a broth of tomato, onion, and aromatic herbs
Maremoto
Soup with cassava, fish, and a seafood medley, served with cilantro and lime
Encebollado
Fish soup with cassava, onion, and cilantro, served with plantain chips and toasted corn
Rice
Arroz Marinero
Fried rice with shrimp, squid, mussels, and bell pepper
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian fried rice with chicken, egg, scallions, and soy sauce
Chaulafan
Ecuadorian stir-fried rice with chicken, beef, vegetables, egg, and soy sauce
Fish and Seafood
Ceviche
Fresh fish marinated in lime with onion, cilantro, chili, and sweet potato
Jalea Mixta
Fritura de Mariscos
Fried seafood served with tostones, cassava, and tartar sauce
Oysters
12 oysters with spicy sauce
Fried Fish
Fried fish served with cassava, tostones, tartar sauce, and an onion and tomato salad
Traditional
Lomo Saltado
Sautéed beef strips with onion, tomato, and chili, served with rice and French fries
Arroz con Pollo
Rice cooked with cilantro, served with stewed chicken and vegetables
Aji de Gallina
Shredded chicken in a creamy yellow chili sauce
Seco a la Norteña
Northern Peruvian-style beef stew cooked with cilantro, served with beans
Fritada
Fried pork served with potatoes, mote (hominy), and fried plantain
Pollo a la Brasa
(Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken)
Peruvian-style roasted ¼ chicken, served with a side dish
Tallarin Saltado
Stir-fried noodles with beef, onion, tomato, and soy sauce
Guatita
Traditional Ecuadorian tripe stew in peanut sauce with potatoes
Desserts
Jelly
Strawberry or peach-flavored jelly
Flan (Crème Caramel)
Classic smooth egg custard topped with caramel sauce
Picarones
Sweet fried dough rings made with squash and sweet potato, served with syrup
Arroz con Leche
(Rice Pudding)
Creamy rice cooked with milk, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon
Vanilla Cake
Soft vanilla sponge cake
Ice Cream
Two scoops of ice cream. Flavors may vary
Cocktails
Sprite
Pisco Sour
Pisco, lemon, ice, sugar syrup
Whisky Sour
Whisky, lemon, ice, sugar syrup
Piña Colada
Ron, pineapple, sugar, lemon, ice, coco cream
Margarita
Tequila, triple seco, lemon, sugar
Caipirinha
Cachaca, lemon, ice, sugar, gum
Caipiroska
Vodka, lemon, sugar; ice, sugar gum
Mojito Clásico
Ron Habana, lemon, mint, sugar, blackberry, ice
Mojito Antioqueño
Aguardiente, lemon, mint, ice, sugar gum
Mojito Zhumir
Come liquor, lemon, mint, ice, sugar gum
Kiwirosca
Cachaza, lemon, sugar
Tequila Sour
Tequila, lemon, sugar, egg white, ice
Jalisco
Tequila, lemon, ice, sugar syrup
Daiquiri Classic
Ron, lemon, sugar, ice
Daiquiri Strawberry
Ron, lemon, strawberry, sugar, ice
Daiquiri Mango
Ron, lemon, mango
Daiquiri Passion Fruit
Ron, lemon, passion fruit, sugar, ice
Daiquiri Corona
Ron, corona, lemon, passion fruit, sugar, ice
Refajo
Chaney Beer, lemon, ice, soda
Tom Collins
Beefeater, lemon, sugar gum, ice
Gin Tonic
Gin tonic water, ice, lemon
Martini
Gin, Martini
Cocktail Carojillo
Bayleys Licor, coffee, ice
Carojillo
Cognac, coffee
Michelada Classic
Beer, salt, pepper, lemon
Michelada Tamarroca
Beer, salt, tamarindo, lemon, tojim, salt
Michelada Picante
Beer, salt, lemon, clamato, tojin, chili, salt
Cubatas
Ron habana or whisky, lemon, coke
Sex on the Beach
Vodka, peach, orange, granadine, ice