Coming Soon · Knoxville, TN

The hungry alpaca eats Peruvian.

Authentic Peruvian street food cooked over open flame. From the docks of Callao to the high markets of Cusco — rolling into Knoxville for the very first time.

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Hungry Alpaca mascot — Taste of Peru
Knoxville's First

Peruvian Street Food Is Coming

The Hungry Alpaca is rolling into Knoxville soon. We're talking leche de tigre, open-flame wok, and anticuchos smoked over local oak. Stay tuned for the drop.

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Ceviche Bar

Leche de tigre poured tableside.

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Open-Flame Wok

Lomo saltado with real wok hei.

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Anticuchos Al Carbón

Heart skewers over local oak.

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Aji de Gallina

Grandma's recipe, no shortcuts.

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From the streets of Miraflores to your block

Founded by Chef Mateo, the Hungry Alpaca is more than a kitchen — it's a vessel for the flavors he grew up with. We use panca chilies imported from Peru and smoke our meats over local oak, blending heritage with our new home.

  • Hand-painted truck, heart-made food

    Every sauce made fresh at 4am daily.

  • Catering for the bold

    Bring the taste of Lima to your next private event.