I previously would've rated this place a 4-5 but lately we have had some disappointing visits and I…read morewas surprised I hadn't left a review previously. The good- their lomo Saltado and chaufa are spot on and delicious. Their pollo ala brasa is my kids favorite and we regularly order it on Wednesdays when they do their special. Everyone is very friendly but all don't speak English great (luckily my husband is Spanish so we always manage). We have been longtime customers- back to when they were under a different name (flavor point) and across the other side of Meriden. The cons- prices have gone up and portions seem much smaller. My lomo last time barely had any steak. The last time we went for 2 adults and 2 kids (one who only ate a side of rice) it was well over $100 before tip- no apps just meals and 2 drinks. There is no kids menu and nothing they can do to accommodate so you are buying your 2-5 year old a $20 meal they will eat a few bites of . Their pollo ala brasa is not always available- which I get but weekends I feel like it should be and we have gone twice now and had it be unavailable. my son will literally not eat anything else on the menu (as noted no kids options either). He had to sit there and not eat while we ate and get him food from across the way afterwards. One time we got the ceviche and I know the lime juice cooks the fish (believe me I eat ceviche regularly as well as sushi) and this fish was raw. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said it was fine. I couldn't eat it. But still had to pay for the dish which is high priced for the small serving. Cute atmosphere but small so can fill up quickly. Careful in bathroom , had gone a few times and almost fell from slick floor. It was clean but slick- maybe what they're using to clean it.

I am all in on Lima 32 Peruvian restaurant. Back in January, I noticed the Lima 32 sign in the old…read moreTacos mi Nachos space in Meriden. Something about the sign aesthetic made me think it would be a good place. I Yelp-Searched it, and Lima 32 damn near had a perfect rating based on less than 50 reviews. I'm a Food Blogger. So I try to explore new places and avoid repeating spots I know. I've eaten at Lima 32 three times since January. Lima 32 is a small casual Peruvian spot located in a very small plaza in Meriden. Parking is tough, but they've done a nice job with the aesthetics inside. Lima 32 is also available on DoorDash within a certain area. I've now had the Lomo Saltado, the Arroz Con Marisco and the Chaufa de Pollo. Best Lomo Saltado I've ever had, and I've had a really expensive one at a famous CT spot. It's basically a beef and veggie stir fry. You can see the chef making it with fire in the pan if you have the right seat. The soy and oyster sauce based glaze is good salty. So flavorful and everything is perfectly cooked. Best Arroz Con Marisco I've ever had. It's a saucy Peruvian paella. The sauce (Aji Amarillo) has a well rounded creamy pepper flavor. The seafood, like crab, mussels and shrimp really stand out. I suspect the seafood varies depending on what's available. The Chaufa de Pollo, a Chinese fried rice style dish, was very good too. Huge pieces of chicken. Eat it with the delicious Aji Verde sauce. Is Lima 32 hidden? I don't know. But it sure the hell is a gem. It's must visit. 5 Stars

"Exceptional Flavors and Even Better Service!" We had an…read moreincredible dining experience here from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding--the Ceviche was incredibly fresh with the perfect citrus zing, and the Lomo Saltado was tender, smoky, and seasoned to perfection. Every dish felt authentic and made with high-quality ingredients. What truly set the night apart, however, was the service. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly without being intrusive. They offered great recommendations on the menu made sure every detail of our meal was perfect. It's rare to find a place that nails both.

This is excellent food and exceptional service. Perfect ambiance music and decoration.read more

Nice little place, modest accomodations, good food. Recommend the rotissery chicken, lomo saltado…read moreif your new to peruvian food. The variety is limited but nice to have this restaurant. I am peruvian and this is a good representation of our food. Give it a try! This review was stuck in my outbox. lol. I have been there a few more times. The place has grown and it is even better.

The food here was pretty solid. I don't have any complaints. I think my biggest complaint is that…read morewith regards to Peruvian food the menu is a bit limited. Additionally, I was surprised that they were using tilapia for their ceviche. Tilapia is such a dirty fish for where we're located I really think they could definitely come up with a better substitute or just simply use Corvina as it should be.

Food was Amazing! We had the Fish & Chicken! Absolutely…read morecoming back! The waiter was amazing and attentive. Eve though it's a small space the ambiance is perfect ! Absolutely amazing for a date night or just dinner with family.

The Honey has been interested in this venue for awhile. We decided to have Sunday dinner (4/19/26)…read morehere. Located in a strip mall the place may be small in square footage but big on ambiance. We arrived about 6pm and were lucky enough to score a two seat table. It was almost filled to capacity with lots of diners enjoying their meals. With great Latin music playing and laid back vibe, I was looking forward to a great meal. John our server was polite and efficient. We started off with traditional Peruvian golden lager, Cusquena. Crisp and delicious! Two ceviche appetizers and two steak entrees. We're ceviche lovers and throughly enjoyed those dishes. The Honey enjoyed his Lomo Saltado. The traditional Peruvian stir fry dish. Strips of beef sirloin, red peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with French fries and white rice. My Tacu Tacu Steak with rice and beans was a hit, and miss. The steak was tough and the rice and beans, really "starchy". It's hard to explain they tasted heavy and sticky. The portions are generous so I had leftovers for home. Surprisingly, the dish tasted better the next day. The menu highlights their Happy Hour and Wine Down Wednesdays. We're looking forward to returning for one or both :) of those! For some warm vibes, good service and fresh food this place is worth a visit. Thank me later.....

I returned back to puerto Lima today and tried something new. I got the lomo saltado and it…read moreexceeded my expectations. The portion size was impressive, I have a big take home container to eat for dinner tonight. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sweet onions were awesome to pair with bites of steak and fries. The stir fried portion was seasoned to absolute perfection and the rice soaked up the juices from the stir fry which made it so good. The service here is lovely, the owner consistently shows his face and checks in on customers. A lovely spot well worth a visit.

Wow! the food is EXCELLENT!!!…read more talk about having flashbacks to my youth, when I would get Da BEST Cubano sandwiches in my old neighborhood. Done. To. Perfection. Con pernil with wonderful Boricua-Cubano-Quisqueya flavor, and the bread - classic french bread; crusty on the outside, warm fresh, airy and a little fluffy on the inside, with a touch of Mojito Criollo (of course!) on the outside as the sandwich is pressed for the final step. Delicious, al Dente, crunch and explosion of Sabor Antillano in every bite. Perfecto! BTW, I had ordered the Shrimp Po' Boy, also just perfect, what a delicious remoulade (which with the perfect bread, is what truly makes a Po' Boy stand out) - a perfect lunch. But I took a bite (alright, three bites) from the Cubano my wife-unit ordered, so I know what I'm talkin' about. I told the owner that, "... that was the best Cubano sandwich I've tasted in the last 15 years...". He and his wife (who is the magic in the kitchen putting together the delicious meals) are lovely people, true Foodies and easy to talk with. Like a True Foodie, they love to cook and through their preparations, bring food-happiness to their customers. I truly hope they get many more customers to try their food. I for one will be bringing my friends there (and I've got plenty of friends). I'd give them 6 stars, but can only do 5 here. This place is gonna get to know me really, really well! Ray

Great food Great place. Waitress Bobbi is so nice…read moreWe have known her for years One of the best places around Good drinks too

Service was absolutely great but the owner of the place is an absolute A**hole, I was gonna give…read morehim a tip but he told me to fuck off because I was "talking too much" to his bartenders

Bilingual review/Evaluacion Bilingüe: English;I came here…read morewith my wife for Valentine's Day. It was my first time visiting this restaurant. The food was fantastic, and the prices were more than fair. The wait staff was friendly and pleasant, and the manager was very accommodating as well. I've been to almost every Peruvian restaurant within a five-mile radius of this place, and this is definitely one of the better ones. We will definitely come back--hopefully with a group on karaoke night. The other customers also seemed very polite and cordial. The music was at the perfect volume for dinner conversation and even for dancing. Español; Vine aquí con mi esposa para el Día de San Valentín. Fue la primera vez que visitamos este restaurante. La comida estuvo fantástica y los precios fueron más que razonables. El personal fue muy amable y atento, y el gerente también fue muy servicial. He visitado casi todos los restaurantes peruanos dentro de un radio de cinco millas de este lugar, y definitivamente este es uno de los mejores. Sin duda volveremos, ojalá con un grupo en una noche de karaoke. Los otros clientes también parecían muy educados y cordiales. La música estaba al volumen perfecto para poder conversar durante la cena y también para bailar.

I was staying at a hotel nearby and the lovely gentleman at the front desk recommended this place…read more I used DoorDash and it arrived quickly. I brought the half chicken, avocado salad and side of rice (with extra hot sauce) to my room and devoured most of it like a starving animal because I didn't have a chance to eat all day. It was outstanding. Highly recommend if you're looking for solid food options in this neighborhood.

What amazing taste of Peruvian food . Green sauce and chicken , Chaufa and green sauce . Green…read moresauce is from the gods . Will definitely come back . Came here with my family and had the special combo .

No recomiendo venir aquí si tienes un perro de servicio. Cené con un familiar y me miraron mal y…read moreestaban diciendo cosas entre ellos desde el momento en que entré. Me preguntaron qué tipo de servicio había tenido el perro y también me pidieron por la documentación. Les di todo y me acompañaron a la parte trasera del restaurante, junto a la puerta, argumentando que "no querían que los clientes estuvieran cerca del perro". La sección en la que estábamos sentados estaba helada!! el aire frío parecía empujar por la puerta, así que tuvimos que mover nuestra mesa para intentar entrar en calor. También vimos a uno de los trabajadores acercarse a la sección y tomarnos una foto, por razones que aún desconocemos. Al salir, también nos dieron la opción de salir por la puerta trasera... ¡No volveré a intentar poner un pie aquí!

Good food, good customer service. Very tiny place which makes it cozy. There's outdoor seating…read morewhich is always a plus.

Amazing! Came here for my mom's birthday. We arrived at 7pm and parked in the parking lot next to…read morethe library in the back. There were signs saying there was metered parking. But the metered parking machine wasn't working. A local told us we didn't have to pay. We walked inside and was greeted by a friendly server. The table was already set for us, and she brought out menus for us. They gave us water in plastic cups. (I think this restaurant is mostly popular for its take out service more than its dine in service. While there was only 3 other tables seated besides us, their counter was overflowing with takeout orders. We ordered the Pollo a La Brasa, choritos a la chalaca, choclo con queso fresco, chicha morado, frijoles, and arroz amarillo. They took our order and gave us puffed corn, and some kind of cream salsa verde sauce for the table. The chicha morado was good, sweet and slightly spiced from the cinnamon it was refreshing, light and sweet. First came the mussels, they were topped with a salsa, lime juice and corn. They were overcooked and dry. I don't think people normally order the mussels, so I don't think the chef knew how to prepare it properly. Then came the rice and the roast chicken. The yellow rice was so flavorful, fluffy, and good. The roast chicken was amazing. Very flavorful, and the meat fell right off the bones. Then came the beans, and corn appetizer. The corn appetizer was kind of weird. It was just slightly warm corn with small logs of cheese on the side. I was expecting like a roasted corn with fresh cheese crumbled on top with spices. There was very enthusiastic Latino music playing from the TV the whole time. The whole place felt fun and inviting. It was pretty casual, and the waitresses were friendly and kind. They were decorated for Halloween with decorations, and orange lights lighting up the walls. I think next time we'll just stick to the chicken, beans, and rice. They were very nice in letting us being our own birthday cake as well. They gave us small plates, and forks and knives. They gave us plastic utensils. I guess they didn't have small dessert forks. Overall wonderful experience. Just don't order something atypical I guess.

My friend and I visited this restaurant and had no complaints, really! Cute little restaurant in…read moreMilford, super clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. I had the tallarin verde con pollo and my friend had the same but with steak. We both enjoyed our meals. The verde sauce was super saucy, which I loved. I added the green aji sauce to my chicken for even more flavor. Great prices. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit when in the area again!

Costa Peru has been bookmarked in my Yelp list for a while, and on my birthday, my mom asked where…read moreI wanted to go for dinner. Milford's restaurant week was happening, and Costa Peru was on my list, so I decided to go there. My family ordered seafood, while I went with the Peruvian Chicken Wings topped with Peruvian Barbecue sauce, Ceviche Chicken Wings, and Lomo Salado. I was particularly curious about the Ceviche wings because I'd never heard of them before. The ceviche sauce is inspired by Aji Limo Ceviche, a lively Peruvian dish featuring fresh, raw white fish like sea bass or flounder "cooked" in lime juice, seasoned with citrusy, spicy Aji Limo peppers, red onions, and cilantro. It's usually served with sweet potato, corn, and leche de tigre (tiger's milk), offering a tart, spicy, and refreshing flavor. The Ceviche wings were fantastic. They had a bright citrus kick, and I could taste all the distinct flavors, including the spices and chilies. They really hit the spot. The barbecue wings were just as enjoyable, with a sweet yet tangy sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken. The Lomo Salado was also a hit; the rice was fluffy and full of flavor, and the tender Lomo meat practically melted in my mouth. For dessert, I ordered the flan. It was my first time trying it, and I was curious about the taste. Honestly, I didn't care much for the texture, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. My son picked the Passion Fruit Cheesecake, which was pretty good. It's not something I'd order again, but I'm glad I tried it. The service was excellent, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning and trying more dishes from the menu.