Episode Details

Up+Adam is proud to partner with the City of San Luis Obispo for Restaurant Month 2026, highlighting the chefs, storytellers, and flavor-makers who are feeding the Central Coast in more ways than one. Today, we sit down with one of the most passionate, purpose-driven restaurateurs in town: Kiko Pomalaza, owner of Kiko Peruvian Restaurant & Pisco Bar.

What started as a dream in a rundown café space at the Mission Mall has become one of the most soulful, unforgettable dining experiences in San Luis Obispo. Kiko shares how his childhood in Peru, years in luxury hospitality, and love for human connection all come together in every plate, every cocktail, and every conversation inside his restaurant.

Kiko Restaurant’s 2026 Restaurant Month Specials:

• Three appetizers from a special menu – $35

• Two appetizers and two Pisco drinks – $45

• A three-course dinner experience – $50

Whether you're a longtime fan or have never tried Peruvian food, this episode will make you hungry, inspired, and maybe even rethink what hospitality really means.

Visit the restaurant:

• Website: https://kikorestaurantslo.com

• Location: Mission Mall, San Luis Obispo

• Instagram: @kikorestaurantslo

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