Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Lancaster: 7:06 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (717) 397-1996 to confirm.
Location & directions
315 West King StreetLancaster, PA 17603
About La Costena
Looking for a Peruvian restaurant in Lancaster? La Costena is at 315 West King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 294 restaurants, cafes and bars in Lancaster.
La Costena is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday).
Available service options are dine-in.
You can reach the team at (717) 397-1996.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 315 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone
- (717) 397-1996
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Costena’s weekday schedule with 7 other Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, about the same as the local median (55 hours). 100% of Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and La Costena is one of them.
Compared with 7 other Peruvian restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants across the US
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
We don’t have La Costena’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Peruvian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 64% | $21.95 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 44% | $11.95 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 42% | $24.98 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 39% | $23.99 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 36% | $26.50 |
| Chicha Morada | 35% | $5.00 |
| Pollo Saltado | 33% | $18.95 |
| Aji de Gallina | 33% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 132 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Costena there are 61 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 89 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (20), Bars & Pubs (15), Bakeries & Desserts (13), and Pizza (7).
Competition is light: 1 other Peruvian restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is Chellas on Queen, 0.5 mi away.
30 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeDenim Coffee0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.1 mi
- EuropeanCitronnelle0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisLancaster Downtown Deli0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsKelSas Sweetbox0.2 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Costena's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is La Costena open on Sunday?
Yes, La Costena is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is La Costena located?
La Costena is located at 315 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.
What is the phone number of La Costena?
You can call La Costena at (717) 397-1996.
Does La Costena offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for La Costena. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is La Costena open late?
Yes – La Costena is open until 10 PM or later on Saturday.
What else is near La Costena?
There are 89 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Costena. Nearby options include Denim Coffee (0.1 mi), McDonald's (0.1 mi), and Citronnelle (0.2 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near La Costena?
1 other Peruvian restaurant within a mile. The closest is Chellas on Queen, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
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