We just discovered a new restaurant, and it was amazing good. I think they position between a "snack" and a restaurant in the market, and I would say it is Peruvian influenced Bonairian cuisine, or Bonaire influenced Peruvian cuisine.
I'm not the guy to promote new restaurants, (the second time you see me in this chapter in three years,) but this was amazing good.
We had a nice slice of fish and 4 sticks of sate de Galina (chicken), with an amazing homemade "pica sauce", for about half of what we pay in "regular" restaurants.
It is run by a Peruvian couple Zulema and Manuel Montenegro, and they are doing a good job, I hope they can keep the level they have now, for the prices they ask now. They sell wine just by the glass, and don't expect "doggy bags", you will not need them, we had quite a big portion, and finished it all. I don't think you can pay by CreditCard, even US$ will be a problem, just take NAf. with you, you won't need a lot. Their main problem is that they are away from the normal "eating-area's".
They just started, and they still have the old name on the building: "Takivi Snack", their new name will be "Rinconcito Peruano", which means something like "small Peruvian corner"; coming soon. It is next to the Takivi Autoparts & Garage-shop, on Kaya Hulanda #60, in Nikiboko.
It is very near to Gibi's, so often discussed on this board. May I say that I had a lot better meal then at Gibi's? When you go to Gibi's, the road makes a final turn to the right, just before you come to Gibi's, don't take that turn, but take the unpaved road straight on in the curve, that is the Kaya Hulanda, just a few meters, and you will find the autoshop and the restaurant on your left hand.
I heard good comments on their Saturday-special: "Ceviche", some kind of fish. We will try that next week.

You don't need to make reservations, (perhaps after this BT-post they will get flooded), but you can call 717-4082 or 525-6006 for more information, and when yopu're lucky you'll get a person that speaks a little bit American.

Don't leave Bonaire, without visiting "Rinconcito Peruano"

Harrie

BTW: "Pica Sauce" means "Hot sauce", and be sure, it was HOT !!!

Harrie

Harrie, I too love this find..what are the hours now with the new owners? My mechanic is across the way so I having a beater car, I have dined at Takivi often. (grin)..

Hi Harrie! This new place sounds great. Ceviche is delicious. It is fish (or scallops, or conch, etc.) that is not cooked. It is marinated in citrus (usually lime), and the citric acid "cooks" the fish. It is healthy and clean and wonderful. First place I ever had it was at the old Hotel Rochaline restaurant 20 years ago. Yum!

It's great that there are more and more small eateries opening around the island, this place will be next on my list.
I ate at the Columbian restaurant last week in Niki Boko. The service was excellent and the food delicious, again a fraction of the cost in town. Peking on Kaya Korona takes some beating as well, pleasant staff and good food. Anyone on vacation, take the plunge and move away from Kralendijk once or twice, you will be glad you did.

Hi Ann,

Opening hours of Rinconcito Peruano:
7:30 am till 10:00 pm or later when there are guests. So whole day, and is far as I understood 7 days a week.

Harrie