Had to travel to LA, so what do we do when we must make that drive? Look for a new Peruvian restaurant to try!!!!!! This was a bit off the track on our way but had great reviews so went for it! Reviews said meals come with bread and aguadito! Count us in! The bread and aguadito are actually Yummy together, never thought to eat like this but it's so good. The soup is more watery than I make mine or have had but trust me, dip your bread in it! Game changer!!!! I love that they do this, makes them stand out and serving soup with each meal is why we chose it over all the other Peruvian restaurants on the way. The place was packed by the way. And we saw more ppl going in for the first time as well saying oh look, it's over here in the corner. I love more and more ppl are discovering how amazing Peruvian food is!!! For meals we got aji de gallina, my personal favorite and it did not disappoint. It had a very slight kick to it. Again trust me, I'm Kentucky born, I can't handle spicy lol. And this was perfect. Not spicy. Just a tiny kick. Try it. Enjoy it. Make sure you take a bite of rice with each bite of this dish. It's meant to eat together. Got papa rellena to share but we weren't fans so we just ate our other dish. But next day we ate it with our leftovers and we both enjoyed it much more. A must with the aji verde of course. And again, each bite must be paired with the salsa criollo that comes with it. Salsa criollo is the sliced red onions in the container with limon and cilantro, trust me, it's how it's meant to be eaten. Hubby got the arroz con mariscos. He enjoyed it. I am not a jaela fan, so I just don't care for these dishes. I'm a chaulfa fan! And they are not the same though they may look similar. So if you don't like this try chaulfa next time. But my husband prefers this dish to chaulfa, still he doeslikes both. We got chicha to drink. There's taste a hint different than other places. Not at all a bad thing. We loved it! Obviously house made! Some put a tad more pineapple and some a tad more cinnamon etc. So not all will taste the exact same. I highly recommend you try there's. Wish we'd gotten two each! Restaurant was clean and efficient and good seating options. Bathroom was clean and roomy. Staff was welcoming and nonstop working and willing to explain the dishes if you aren't familiar so ask if needed. Menu is thorough. It explains each dish well. My only complaint, it's far from Oceanside lol!!! LA has sooooooo many options, we need more in San Diego county. But if you are trying to decide since there's sooo many in the area, we recommend you try this place. Oh and my husband used the extra aji verde we had left over on our pasta, he loved it. read more

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What a great find!!! While going on a deep dive on where to eat this popped up. And I'm so thankful it did. We went here 2 weeks in a row so far and tried a different item each time. The staff is friendly, the food was tasty, and this was an unexpected oasis of delight. My first time I tried the Lomo Saltado, it seemed like a must try for a first experience. And it was excellent. The lunch special started off with a delicious soup and then the meal came out and hello. This was no meager lunch. It was a lunch that was delightful, delicious and I satisfied for the rest of the day. The second journey here I was happy to try something different. I had the Vinita Saltada with beef. Well this was once again a wonderful meal. I am so thankful to have found this wonderful place. And I look forward to going again soon. And bringing another friend along. read more

AJI VERDE ! Great food, Great service, larger than normal portions. Like my abuelita and I used to cook together. I highly recommend this Restaurant. read more

Quite literally one of our favorite places to come eat at! We brought some friends and they were accommodating to the larger party size. We love coming for lunch! Our favorite dishes are the lentejitas con pescado (this is my go to) , lomo saltado ( a classic) , and chaufa de mariscos! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff is amazing, so sweet and attentive, we love going to visit! read more

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Very fast and friendly service. The Lunch specials on your work lunch break were perfect. Big portions come with soup, bread and Aji verde. read more

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This time I ordered take out. I do like to dine in, I enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of the place. I love all the Peruvian knickknacks and decorations. It's good food and good sized portions. Nice to know they have lunch specials because it can get pricey. Chaufa de mariscos is the dish I ordered on this day and I was able to share it and still felt I had enough food. Each plate comes with a small chicken soup and bread. read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

Love this family owned and operated Peruvian place The food is so fresh. Portions are great They have lunch specials too read more

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My husband and I love Aji Verde! The food is delicious and the service is great. Everyone is very kind. We bring our baby and it's very stroller friendly! The waitress already knows our baby by name. My family that live in Torrance are in love with the food as well. The restaurant is busy but relaxed. The best restaurant in Paramount! read more

This place is definitely a gem in this city! Family owned business that makes you feel like you are invited to the party. Every dish comes out piping hot and fresh! So far there is nothing on the menu I haven't liked. Ambiance is nice and clean. If that doesn't get you to try this place then the prices definitely will. It's affordable and really good portions. read more

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I was disappointed on one of my favorite meals . Lomo Saltado. The meat was dry , tough. It was suppose to be juicy & tender . The customer service was great very nice . They give you a chicken soup great flavor for entree for free . The Aji sauce is delicious . read more

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This was my first time at Aji Verde, and I came on a friend's recommendation. Despite how busy it was on a Sunday, we were seated right away with no issue for our group of six. The menu is extensive, so we asked our server, Juan, for recommendations - and every single one was a hit. From the calamari and ceviche to the lomo saltado, everything was absolutely delicious. The green sauce on the saltado had the perfect level of spice. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, even if it's your first time trying Peruvian food. read more

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My go to spot for lomo saltado and mariscos saltado. Bread and green sauce always good. I've dined at the restaurant many times and ordered for takeout many times as well. Food is consistently good. The pictures depict the time where II tried the pollo combo and OH em Gee. Amazing. read more

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Aji Verde Authentic Peruvian food and one of our go to places. The green spaghetti is just like my parents' recipe. The staff was very friendly and they took care of my mom on her birthday. read more

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the lomo saltado, chicken arroz chaufa and both dishes were very flavorful. They also serve a small portion of a soup that was so yummy. The service was very friendly and the ambiance calm and family friendly with salsa music playing in the background. Can't wait to go back! read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

The food is always fresh and reasonably priced. Nothing overly complicated. Great lunch portion sizes.

This was my first time at Ají Verde and I cannot wait to come back. I met friends here for dinner and we were immediately greeted by the staff who were very kind and accommodating. There was plenty of seating too. We started our meal with the yucca frita and a delicious soup! I ordered the lomo saltado which was cooked to perfection. The beef was tender, the potatoes were not soggy, and the dish is packed with flavor. read more

Aji Verde - Soup - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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Sooo I order food for delivery , and it's was fire . I get the same thing every single time and it never misses. Maybe I'll try something new one day read more

Aji Verde - Bistec Apanado Tallarin Verde con Bistec Apanado - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

First time here, but longtime lover of Peruvian food--so my expectations were happily high. We walked in and were seated immediately (no waiting = already winning). Our server was super friendly and gave us a few recommendations, and let me just say... he understood the assignment. Every suggestion hit the mark. He also talked us into the passion fruit juice, which was chef's kiss and paired perfectly with the fried rice and grilled chicken. Seriously, don't skip it. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and downright delicious. Safe to say this place is officially on my "must-return" list. Can't wait to come back! read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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My favorite restaurant that went from LB to Paramount but I'll drive all the way to paramount because this family owned business is the best in many aspects! The owners are honestly the sweetest and are always very welcoming! They always make sure everyone is content with their food and service. The food here is delicious! The pollo a la brasa is the best with their fresh made fries and salad! Their green sauce is very addicting as well. Not to mention that you get fresh made bread and Aguadito(a side of Peruvian Chicken Cilantro Soup) with every entree ordered. It's usually always crowded but they're worth the wait. They have Peruvian music playing in the background but not too loud so you can enjoy your food or so that you can talk amongst each other. Señora Alicia always always makes my family and I feel so welcomed. Thank you Aji Verde for existing read more

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One of the best Peruvian restaurants around the area, our place to go for a Sunday breakfast!! So good their pan con chicharrón!! Our family love Sunday's breakfast at Ají Verde! And the owners are lovely and friendly people ... read more

Best Peruvian food ever! This is a family run restaurant who prepare fresh and delicious food. We tried the fish ceviche, chaufa de pollo, aji de gallina, tallarin verde con camarones. Everything was super tasty. The meal came with fresh bread with butter and the aguadito soup. Everything was on point, will definitely be back to try other dishes. Yum yum Service was great too, quick and attentive. Peruvian decorations and music playing in the background for a perfect pairing of food and atmosphere. read more

First time trying this place and my experience was fantastic. The staff was nice, they gave us some soup and bread as a starter and the food was delicious! My table ordered the pollo saltado, lentejitas con carne, and camarones con vegetales. We loved everything and will be back. read more

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I normally come here all the time and order the exact same thing, half chicken combo. Every time I order I ask for the chicken to be cooked a little longer as in well done. As a black woman the manager made a RACIST remark and told me it not "fried chicken" it's so crazy how you can support a business for years and have the upmost respect for them and they disrespect you. I decided to not order and I explained to the manager what he said was racist, and he said it wasn't and argued with me I would never support this business again read more

First time trying Peruvian food and it was amazing! Very fresh and well presented. Staff were friendly too. read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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Great food. Great service. great prices. Great place! Get the lomo saltado and ceviche de pescado. Plenty of parking. Nice decorations. read more

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Amazing food and great service. The food was bomb. The food tasted so amazing that I literally drove over 62 miles to get there. read more

Aji Verde - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

Best Peruvian in our area! All of the food we had was delicious and served in generous portions. Some notes on the amazing food we had: -Ceviche de pescado was very filling, fresh, and flavorful. I always love the combination of peruvian ceviche with the fried and boiled corn together with the yam and the fresh and tangy fish. This is a good one. -Pollo a la brasa - Can't go wrong with a good rotisserie chicken, spicy green sauce and rice. -Tallarin verde con bisteck - Our daughter's personal favorite. The green sauce is thick without being too rich with a huge piece of steak on top of everything. There were plenty of leftovers that everyone was very happy to eat the following day. The dining area is huge, perfect for small or large parties. Also a great place to practice my Spanish! read more

Been coming since they left and started their own business and been coming since ,the best food From Peru and the best rotisserie chicken and salad and fries if your ever in town come down try something new from the menu read more

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Quality of food was great and freshly made, service was good, location is small but a great family place to come and enjoy Peruvian cuisine. read more

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Authentic Peruvian restaurant, great food, and great service. We showed up during the lunch rush, they were extremely busy, but they still managed to take care of us quickly. The lunch special is a steal, $12.99 for a lomo saltado plate, plus a soup. You cannot go wrong. Great place to eat..... 5 starts!! read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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Lomo Saltado has the right touch of marinate and spices. Generous portions. Service is prompt and attentive to your needs and requests. Plenty of seating area & a very culturally rich ambiance. read more

Aji Verde - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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Service was great, but food was even better! Definitely coming back! Ordered the chauffa de camaron, soo good!!! read more

delicious Peruvian food! Wonderful service and fast service, was quick with the food. 10/10 would definitely recommend if you love peruvian cuisine. read more

Aji Verde - Papa a La Huanacaina - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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AMAZING! Our first time coming for breakfast and it was so satisfying. Definitely hi the spot!!!! read more

Aji Verde - Pam con Lomo - Peruvian Near Me - Paramount, California

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This is my go to spot when I'm at work and craving Peruvian for lunch, I always judge a spot by how they prepare their lomo and Aji Verde never disappoints. read more

Top tier Peruvian. If you love Pollo Inka, Fernando's, or Tondero... You will love this. They have a lunch special, I want to say around $17 (online and even cheaper in person), it's very affordable. They have a dish I can't get anywhere else around, lomo and lentils. Whoever came up with this combo, thank you! It's death row, last meal worthy. Lomo seasoned perfectly, portion sizes are very generous, I love everything about it. I love that they give you complimentary bread and soup. Love this place. Papa Rellena, and Aji de Gallina are also top notch. read more

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Great place , beautiful atmosphere. The Lomo combinado is amazing. Highly recommend!!

The soup was the best part of the meal. The ceviche was okay. They used way too much black pepper, it's all you can taste. The Jalea was overcooked and under seasoned. The beef used in the Lomo Saltado was not of good quality. It was very chewy and bland. Service was a little slow but our server was nice. read more

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We appreciate when food is cooked homestyle. We were unable to get to our normal destination for Peruvian eats so we stopped into Aji Verde. As usual we were not disappointed. I was very happy to see the restaurant so busy since we are in tough times right now. I asked and I received a special dish of lomo & pollo saltado. Typically the menu serves either or, but I asked and I was happy to receive. We had several friends with us and everyone loved their meals. So glad we enjoyed this place read more

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Aji Verde is tucked away in a corner of a strip mall type of place next to the laundry mat with plenty of parking in the parking lot. It's a nice place for families as well as a date night. I saw most of the reviews on yelp were about how good the food was and really wanted to try it with our fellow foodie friends. But our overall experience was not great and that was a bummer for me. But I'll start with what I did like which was the food. The complimentary bread was good and the chicken soup was very flavorful. The fried plantains ( around $6) that my friend ordered were pretty burnt though on all the pieces. The Lomo Saltado ($16.35 plus tax) I ordered was pretty good and with the green sauce it enhanced the flavor. The hubby ordered the pollo saltado ($16.35 plus tax) and he really liked his dish. I definitely would give the food 4 stars. What I didn't like and my friends agreed that the service wasn't good at all. We came on a Sunday evening a few hours before closing. We weren't greeted when we walked in, a lady behind the counter just told to sit down in the corner booth since that's all they had. It took several minutes before she came and gave us menus. Once seated I will say our waitress was good at taking our orders and the time for our food to come out was quickly which I appreciated. But after that no one came to check up on us or ask how the food was, or refill our waters. Maybe 30 min later we finally were asked how the food was but by that time we were just ready for the check and ready to leave. Maybe they were busy or understaffed but I would have liked to be checked up on at least a once or twice after receiving our meal. I really liked the food so maybe I'll come back and get it to go! read more

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