I often stay at the Holiday Inn where a great Asian restaurant used to grace the 6th floor, but has…read morebeen closed for several years, so was very glad to see a replacement. I recently had an early dinner, sitting at my usual window table. No liquor license yet, but I was offered a complimentary glass of wine. Nice touch. My appetizer was a Peruvian staple-a Causa (seasoned mashed potatoes) & this came with crab meat. Was very good. A delicious house salad followed, & then I had the Pescado a lo Macho, which was lightly fried red snapper topped with mussels, calamari, & shrimp in a delicious sauce with rice. Portion was very ample, so no room for dessert. Service was very personable and efficient. Prices were fair. I'll be back !

The place was nice and big, the service--mediocre. We were a group of 6. The food was terrible. We…read morewaited almost an hour, and they brought the plates one by one. We ordered ceviche, chaufa, ají de gallina, lomo saltado, chicharrón de pescado, and lamb chops. The potatoes were undercooked and cold, papá a la huancaina had no flavor at all. I had to send the Lamb chops back to cook as they came medium rare. They came back almost the same. Aji de gallina had the chicken in chunks. The chicharrón de pescado did not come with any salsa criolla or salsa tártara. The fish was dry. If they came with the excuse that this was fusion with French or Italian food--PLEASE.

The Good, Bad and Ugly. I'm thinking I need to give them another chance. Went for a late lunch as I…read morewas craving Peruvian, and where I uses to live there is excellent Peruvian food. This was just meh. GOOD: Clean place with hearty portions of food. Food is made to order. BAD: Ran out of chicken by 2:30. So I ordered the chaufa with carne. Came out piping hot with high quality beef, but the rice was mushy with little flavor and nothing else in the rice but scrambled egg. . The aji ( green) sauce was just hot without noticeable clean acidic flavor. The hot sauce was hot but had a gritty texture. UGLY: Nothing ugly but nothing to come back for.

They are permanently closed. Their chicken was the best in St. Augustine. Sorry to see them go.read more

Good food at Los Pollos Rotisserie (Original Location) Gainesville, FL…read more Switched it up and tried their Tex-Mex side of the menu: - California Burrito - A big flour tortilla filled with steak, rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I threw in a side of maduros (sweet plantains) and honestly... they should offer that officially. Call it the SunRaye Burrito with steak and sweet plantains inside a burrito? Yum. Personal critique -one note- it'd be more steak, less rice. But the flavor was on point. We had swung by Los Pollos Rotisserie just before closing, and even at the end of the night, they did a great job. I love most to see this spot is consistently good and always updating - haven't been let down by a meal here, and I keep coming back. This is a stand-in-line, order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself type of place--and it works. Freshly remodeled interior looks great, and I've always loved the outdoor patio area... maybe one day they can screen it , especially for those perfect Florida days.

This place is closed down and out of business! I drive all the way across town only to find it…read moreclosed down.

I have been wanting to come here for awhile. This place is beautiful! I love the art pieces on the…read morewall and the whole aesthetic of this restaurant. The service here is great, our server took her time talking to us and explaining all the menu items and giving us recommendations. I could not believe how good the food was. The Octopus was so tender, I have never had it cooked so perfectly and not taste rubbery. The potatoes were delicious. The Tostones Rellenos w Ceviche really surprised me. They were fried perfectly and the ceviche was amazing! The Lomo Saltado was cooked perfectly. You really need to try this place out. I can't wait to come back here and try their other menu items.

Working on Park Ave means you always have options for lunch. A few coworkers and I stopped by one…read moreafternoon and sat inside. There were only a few other parties seated, but it could've been the early afternoon hour we chose. Sitting outside would definitely be nice, but this was a day where Florida had yet to acknowledge that fall is here. Our waitress was attentive and kind, especially considering my two coworkers both had severe allergies. I ordered the fettuccine with the peruvian style huancaina sauce and chicken. Absolutely delicious! My coworkers had the lomo saltado and a ceviche bowl, both of which I'm told were delightful. Will definitely be back! Unfortunately, it may be priced out of my frequent favorites, but it would be a great special occasion location.

***new location***…read more This place rocks! Service was outstanding. The owner was super welcoming and gave us advice and tips about all the food. It was the perfect mom-and-pop experience, as it's literally a gentleman and his parents that run it. Mom's in the kitchen, and everything she cooks is fire!! I ordered the Plato Guanaca and the variety and amount of food was amazing! It perfectly hit the spot as comfort food. The fresh slaw on the pupusa was sooo tasty! had the baleado with egg and it was the size of the whole plate. He loved it, the flavours were incredible! Can't wait to come back and try other things off the menu, 10/10 definitely recommend! 2602 SW 19th Ave. Rd, suite 103.

Todo estaba siemple; la baleada que me pedí grandotaaaa. Lastima que no tenía mucho sabor, pero el…read morelugar si está bonito

I looked up this location on Yelp for a lunch on a holiday. It was open and there was a large…read moreselection on the menu. I ordered the Tallarines Saltados de Carne. They were not freshly made. My dish was lukewarm to cold at best. The flavor was there as far as the ingredients and seasonings but they could have at least microwaved it to warm it up.

So good! Just like what we had in Chiclayo! Portions are…read morelarge and we had plenty leftover for later.

Food Quality & Taste: 5/5 The food is AMAZING! And always…read moreconsistent! My top favorite is the Mar y Tierra (the surf and Turf). Other standouts? The Tallarines Verdes. My favorite cocktail is the chichimosa. While the s'mores on fire is a really nice show, the base is composed of traditional alfajores cookies. The parmesan ice cream is an interesting and tasty addition, however. -Salmon Civiche (Ceviche Nikkei): 4/5 -Anticuchos: 3.5/5 -Surf and Turf (Mar y Tierra): 5/5 -Seafood Paella (Arroz con Mariscos): 5/5 -S'mores on Fire: 4/5 Service: 4/5 The service is really good. The servers are knowledgeable of the menu and able to answer many specific questions. At times the service felt a little rushed, which is why I gave it a 4/5, but nothing to deter me from going again. Atmosphere: 5/5 It is truly a beautiful restaurant. The décor, the lighting, the cultural aspects on the wall, the different sections of the restaurant...all really contribute to a vibrant and authentic experience. They've recently expanded as well, and I was blown away. Value: 4/5 This is truly an experience. The pricing can be a little pricey, but I believe it is worth it. This is probably not a casual night out for dinner, but a nice date night, a celebration, or an elevated experience. Opportunities for Learning: 5/5 The menu has many traditional Peruvian options with unique twists. The menu maintains many of the Spanish names for the dishes, so the menu will have you googling. I first learned about the anticuchos cooking style at Llama, and I continue to learn every time I go back.

Wow... what an experience! This cute little place packs a BIG punch. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had a reservation and they sat us right away. Reservations are usually required since they get full real quick. The server was kind and explained the menu and meal service to us. We started with specialty cocktails. Everything is hand made and fresh. You can taste the difference. We got some appetizers. Personally, my favorite was the yucca with the trio of dipping sauces. Each sauce was better than the last, and I wanted to continue eating each one long after it was done. The octopus was delicate and melted in your mouth. The flavor combos in the volcano dish were so wonderful. It was like chips and dip. I was most excited for my meal. The pesto pasta with the hanger steak. EVERY.THING.WAS.AMAZING in this dish. I was savoring each bite. Getting sad when I was reaching the end. The pesto was packed with flavor. Creamy and aromatic. The hanger steak?! Oh boy... perfectly cooked. Juicy. Melted in your mouth. I wanted a lot more of that. What a great piece of meat. I was reallllly looking forward to dessert. And it did not disappoint! I got the s'mores dessert. I love s'mores everything. And this was an elevated s'mores like I never had before. The presentation was WOW. The smore was in a bag that they lit on fire at the table. The fire charred the marshmallow on top perfectly. The Carmel on top of the delegate shortbeard was melt in your mouth. Those shortbeard cookies were incredible. Buttery and crumbly. Perfect. The strawberry compote to mix with it was fresh and bursting with flavor. All the flavors melding together to light your taste buds on fire! I would LOVE to return and try some more items. We had a wonderful experience!

After a visit to the Appleton Museum (a good way to spend an hour or two experiencing some…read moreworthwhile art pieces...especially an original Andy Warhol serigraph of Marilyn Monroe), my wife and I planned a late lunch at Latinos y Mas. We read some rave reviews on our community's Facebook page that intrigued us. The place looked nice from the outside and the interior looked equally nice. We were promptly seated after walking in and presented menus on these digital tablets...only one worked so we took turns looking at the menu. I was going to order their Arroz con Pollo but my wife, who knows I like pernil, pointed out they have pernil so I pivoted and ordered pernil instead. My wife ordered the Cuban sandwich. We just ordered water for drinks and were served chips and salsa while we waited for our meals. Service was quick and efficient and we were soon digging into our dishes. The pernil was just OK. While the meat was tender, it lacked flavor. The yellow rice was just OK as well. My wife liked her Cuban sandwich. I tried it and it had decent flavors. While the pernil fell way short of what I've come to expect pernil should be after sampling it at Kinka's in Lutz, we still thought it was worth a return visit. I just won't order the pernil. Ambience and service were good and value was decent. Lunch for 2 with tip was just over $38.

Excellent food and service, nice atmosphere. I would have…read moregiven them five stars but they didn't have any decent hot sauce. That's a problem that they need to solve immediately. At least three kinds hot medium and mild, and a good quality brand. It's Latin food, this is a no brainer. My advice to newcomers, definitely go and when you, bring your own hot sauce, you will really enjoy it.

Authentic Peruvian food... Civeche lomo and everything we…read moreordered was delicious. Will definitely keep coming back.

I am not the expert on Peruvian food given my limited experience and tastings but what I do know is…read morethat this was an awesome experience! I was invited by some relatives for late lunch and even at 2pm, the place was packed so I already knew it had to be good. It was also intimate with chic decor and vibrant accents pieces so very fun and Instagram worthy decor happening here. As far as food goes, the servers were friendly enough to help me navigate the menu and land on the seafood options. I had the Arroz con Mariscos and it was presented beautifully, was sizable, and most importantly had incredible flavor. The calamari was a highlight of the dish. It was cooked perfectly. My family enjoyed their food as well and cleared their plates. Though I can't recall what they ordered, I know it was delicious. I stole bites. The plantain side dish also stands out in my mind as a must! I don't live particularly close by and it was a hike coming out but I have it book marked for a future pop in!

The best review I can give is: as a Peruvian, being back home, I would choose to go to aji as one…read moreof my neighborhood restaurants. The food is authentic and delicious, even when it is reinterpreted slightly to be enjoyable to the uninitiated palate. The service is the type you would receive in Peru: personable, amicable, and fun. It is wholesome to witness the love they have for Peruvian cuisine and culture. The place itself became even more beautiful after recent remodeling. This is as close to home as it gets in Orlando.

Four stars for a beautiful ambience inside! I love how convenient this place is located to parking…read morein a large parking lot. Entered here for lunch with a girlfriend and absolutely fell in love with the coconut lemonade! I seriously would go back just to have that! I wish that they had more appetizers on the menu, but it is Peruvian food and it is a little different from other Hispanic restaurants. MThe waitress was very kind and explained some of the dishes to us. I opted for the fried rice and my friend got a similar one with pork belly. We got toast on his for appetizers, which I thought they could've done a little more to it. Anyhow, I will definitely be back to try more of their natural juices, which were delicious! There is so much on the menu, they even have sushi, maybe I will try the noodles next time!