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/Sounds like "wah" (as in "water") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "keh" (as in "kept")/

Meaning

A hidden, small, humble-looking restaurant with incredible food. In Peru, huariques are gastronomic treasures that only locals know about.

Examples

I know a huarique where the ceviche is spectacular, but it's hard to find.

The best huariques don't even have a sign.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Ecuador
Hueca

When nothing goes your way and it feels like the universe has a personal grudge against you. In Mexico and Spain, the image is religious: your patron saint has literally turned their back on you, leaving you to fend for yourself against an endless streak of bad luck.