Cafe Cuzco, Seattle's only Peruvian Cafe, has only been open for one year but the owners continue to bring new additions to the quaint cafe on 15th Ave N.W.

From live music to dancing, you never know what you'll experience when you stop by in the evening.

Despite its colorfulness, Cafe Cuzco is easily missed when you're driving by on the 15th Avenue. But it may be worth your time to step in for some authentic Peruvian coffee and food. The food and drinks are so authentic, Cuzco recently received a visit from the Peruvian Consul.

When you order coffee, don't be expecting a foam-topped flavored latte in a throwaway cup. The coffee at Cuzco is boiled at your table in a small hour-glass like boiler. The water is in the bottom, while the coffee grounds sit in the upper half of the coffee maker. A burner slowly heats the water, which moves upwards once boiling and mixes with the coffee grounds. The coffee will then slowly trickle back down.

No cream or sugar is needed for this coffee as it's best enjoyed black.

"Peruvian coffee is really good coffee," said chef Pedro Gaudamud, adding that all their coffee is imported from Peru.

But on coffee alone, one can't survive, said Guadamud who splits his time between Cafe Cuzco and Marimba, a South American restaurant in Everett.

Together with owner Dario Medina, Guadamud created a menu of traditional and fairly simple Peruvian dishes such as spicy sauce covered boiled potatoes, stew, and tamalas.

Guadamud, originally from Ecuador, said people shouldn't be expecting nachos with salsa when they come to Cuzco.

"It's a different culture from Mexico," Guadamud said. "The food is totally different."

Guadamud said everything on the menu is good but Estofado de la case, a traditional Peruvian stew, is his personal favorite.

Along with imported Peruvian coffee and authentic Peruvian dishes, Cuzco also offers a variety of alcoholic beverages and evening entertainment.

They offer a variety of alcoholic coffee drinks, South American beers and of course, Pisco Sours.

"Pisco Sour is like the tequila from Peru," Guadamud said.

Entertainment include airing of South American soccer matches, live music, and South American dancing.

Cafe Cuzco is located at 5701 15th Ave N.W. and is open until 8 p.m. everyday.