I had the lomo saltado a lo pobre at Bocata Kitchen and it absolutely hit the spot. Under the egg was rice, and everything came together perfectly. The flavor was very good, the steak and fries were nice and juicy, and the egg and rice blended so well together. I ate every last bit of it. The passion fruit drink was also delicious -- sweet, refreshing, and very hydrating. On top of that, the chicken soup was the icing on the cake. It flushed everything down perfectly and made the meal even better. The neighborhood isn't the best, but it's close to home, which was a huge plus. I didn't have to drive out of my way for some lomo saltado, and I had been craving it all day, so this really satisfied that craving. The cashier was such a wonderful lady. She let me taste two different drinks and was incredibly kind. I'm a Black man, and she spoke to me in Spanish and encouraged me to learn. Growing up with Spanish friends and having a Spanish girlfriend helped, so I was able to hold a conversation, and she seemed genuinely impressed. Her service was amazing and made the experience even better. Great food, great service, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend. I would also like to inform the owner to update the Yelp menu because the item Lomo Saltado a lo pobre I posted wasn't updated on here, just food for thought! Thanks for the great food and great service! read more

Bocata Kitchen - Lomo Saltado a lo pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best Peruvian food I have tasted Mary was so amazing, sweet and tentative. One of my new fav restaurants read more

Ordered a Lomo Saltado, and to be honest this is by veryyy far way better than un tal Mario's. The rice has a unique flavor that I really liked, presentation and vegetable cooked right on!!! Would definitely come back. By the way the place is clean! lol read more

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Hidden gem right here! Was craving Peruvian food and decided to stop in. Parking is in the back or the street. Inside is pretty nice - air conditioned, comfortable seating, a waiting COUCH, fight on TV to watch while you wait or eat, and tables for a family gathering. The food was made to order and so delicious. I ate the whole thing. Friendly mom and pop restaurant. I'll be back! read more

If you have not been to this amazing place, you are missing out! The food, the service all amazing! We drove over 3 hours to get here and it was well worth the drive! If you want truly authentic Peruvian cuisine, look no further! Can't wait to come back and try more deliciousness! read more

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I came for the pollo a la brasa, and i was disappointed chicken was super dry sauces didnt help at all. So sad i cant find a good peruvian rotisserie chicken. The tallarin verde was good. The maracuya was delicious! The service was great we had a nice waitress. The place is nice but small and parking was limited. Will try and come back next time and try the Seafood platter. read more

Bocata Kitchen - Pollo a la brasa - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The service was horrible. Upon arriving the place was empty only one other table and it looked like they were almost done dinning . We were seated immediately with menus. Took her about 10 mins to come get the order. We ordered . Ceviche and lomo saltado. The lomo came out first then the ceviche . The LOMO was like having beef brócoli it even had a bit of a fishy taste on the salty side. Which made me parched . I asked for water as I'm asking her for it mid sentence she turns to another table. She brought out food containers no lids still NO water . When she brought the check she brings the water with the check. Still no lids . No doggy bag . The ceviche was good. Which is why they even get 3 star review. Again the lomo was mid. I would say maybe order to go ? Avoid the service. If you have another Peruvian spot even if it's further might be worth the drive . read more

The food is very good would come again The drinks are very good the staff is very helpful The restaurant feels very much like home read more

Bocata Kitchen - Very good food - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Saw an instagram post about this restaurant and was excited to try it. We get there around 3 on a Sunday, saw many people in tables with no food so I thought they were probably done eating and just chatting. Well, I was wrong!! We waited 30mins to get our drinks, soon we realized the people in the tables had been waiting to be served their food. So we decided to wait another 30mins for our food since it was super hyped on social media. The cebiche is by far the worst we've tried ever!! The aguadito is s soup and you would think it would be hot but no not hot/lukewarm, it was cold!! The lomo a la pobre was okay but I didn't enjoy it since the service was terrible and the wait for subpar food made it worst. read more

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Excelente servicio la comida muy deliciosa recomendable %100 Vengan a probar delicioso variedad de platillos deliciosos read more

I have been there a few times and the food is not bad, however the service is horrible. Today, I placed my order over the phone and when I got there they made the wrong dish the waitress was apologetic and said "we won't charge you for the rice since we made a mistake" I was not expecting that but appreciated it. A min later she tells me "oh never mind the cook said no free food". I was ok w it although a lil annoyed. I got my bag and went home only to open the bag and my order was totally wrong. I called and the cook!!! Yes the cook was very rude told me if I wanted my money back I better not open the bag so they can sell to someone else!!!!!!!! I don't recommend this place you ever know who's food you're getting read more

I love this place. Their Lomo Saltado is delicioussss and consistent. Mary has the best service and such kind energy, she's always on top of it and is a big reason I always want to come eat there! read more

Amazing customer service! Great variety, music and food. Great Peruvian flavor in the South LA Area.

Horrible honestly. Came when it was dead took over 50 minutes for my food. Additionally the food taste is not great. There are way better places with quicker service and at least some sense of hospitality. I felt bad for the girl serving she tried but it's bad. I wouldn't recommend this place. $130 down the drain read more

The unassuming charm of this Peruvian gem left an indelible mark on my culinary senses. Nestled inconspicuously, it may not flaunt the sophistication of places like Cabra, known for its enticing Lomo Saltado, but it far surpasses expectations in flavor and authenticity. Every dish bursts with meticulously crafted flavors, demonstrating an unparalleled dedication to culinary classics that your taste buds will undeniably appreciate. The service, though warm, could benefit from more efficiency, and the restroom needs a functional lock. These minor issues, however, don't overshadow the remarkable dining experience. I'm already planning my next visit later this month. Truly, I'm hooked. Bring cash. They charge $3.20 for swiping a card. Also parking is limited. read more

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Antes me gustaba mucho este restaurante y solía ir con mi familia, pero ahora la atención y la calidad han bajado mucho, ahora toma mucho tiempo tomar la orden y luego de tomar la orden el aguadito no lo dan y me ha tocado esperar mucho para que lleven mi comida a la mesa, hay más prioridad con otros platos y el mío se queda de último. Lastimosamente ya no me gusta la atención de este restaurante porque hay prioridad con el teléfono y no con los clientes que nos tomamos el tiempo de ir a disfrutar de nuestra comida peruana. Deberían mejorar y poner atención más a los clientes. read more

Amazing service and very delicious food! I highly recommend this place! Very friendly and inviting ambiance!

We tried this place for the very first time - only because our usual spot is closed. They are EXPENSIVE for the food they serve. The lomo saltado did not taste like it. It came with less than 10 tiny pieces of meat and about gazillion fries and onion. The aji verde had no flavor at all. It also didn't make sense that they charged a service fee (for using a debit card) for each plate/dish we ordered. So if we had ordered 5 plates/dishes, we would have gotten charged 5 different times.....ALL UNDER THE SAME CHECK. It doesn't even make sense, they only swiped my card once. They didn't charge me 5 different times so there's no reason for me to pay 5 service fees. One thing for sure, I do not recommend this place. read more

I'm kind of mad at myself for not trying this place sooner. The lady who helped me was nice. They have seating and it just gives like a chill vibe for the locals. Went with the rotisserie chicken, that comes with two sides. I got french fries and the rice. Rice looks super plain, but it was very flavorful. They probably cooked it in some type of broth. The chicken was juicy cooked perfectly. Even the fries were seasoned with some herbs. It was really good. They have some other dishes that look quite delectable so I'll be back to try those soon. read more

Mi viaje a LA fue bueno, antes de salir Pase por este cálido restaurante y me pedí este manjar,EL CEVICHE!! La experiencia en este acogedor restaurante fue muy agradable. El CEVICHE completo en sabor,temperatura, aroma ,técnica y a la vista enamora. La atención muy buena y el chef Andy una excelente persona. read more

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The food was amazing the best I've had in Los Angeles! Most definitely recommend and will come back soon. Shout out to Mari our server she was awesome!! read more

I mind of don't want to share this one. It's a little hidden gem a cute little restaurant. The BEST peruvian food I have ever eaten! I can't wait to go back. We had the ceviche with calamari and pollo saltado. Both even though I was full I couldn't stop eating! The service was really slow and annoying but the food was so good I don't even care about the service read more

Bocata Kitchen - Pollo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Come here for the amazing service! They stayed open for us and offered us a free round of drinks. Love the vibe and the music. Get up and dance if you want. Love this place. read more

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This place is a gem! I ordered lomo soltado and jalea de mariscos, made to order. Delicious. Friendly staff, very cool interior. Can't wait to try rotisserie. Thanks! read more

Jesus is the new cook' and when I tell you!! That Peruvian touch is nothing to play with. You can taste the entire country in just one bite! Please come check this place out. Never thought I'd see the day of Huancaina pasta with Lomo Saltado! They won with this chef and dish!! I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone I know about this place. The ambiance was like if I was back in my hometown. read more

Bocata Kitchen - Amazing' - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i love Peruvian ceviche and this place was great! the service was excellent, and they gladly modified my ceviche. i like mine with extra cancha!:) the place is homie and welcoming and i will be back! read more

Went here for the first time this week, and I really liked it! I loved their fettuccine plate and their lomo saltado plate. Service was great too! It was my first time eating Peruvian food, and our server Mari did a great job guiding us and explaining the plates to us. She def made the experience 10/10! Overall, I recommend coming here. read more

Good quality meat and seafood Good time frame from my call to pick up excellent portion per price read more

I ate here yesterday, and the service was just not up to my expectations. Part of my order never arrived to the table. The staff member helping us had no idea of what was on the menu, and could not really provide us with any help on our questions about the menu items. Furthermore, the silverware was dirty, and it just seem unhygienic. Overall, it not a great experience. I will admit that the food was delicious, but the service, staff, and cleanliness could be better. read more

The best paríhuela in town. I been to many Peruvian restaurants and this one is by far the best Peruvian food I ever had. read more

Bocata Kitchen - Parihula - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is that place in Exposition Park near the train that you were never sure was open, or even what its name was -- they have since invested in a remodel and are actively going after business -- I got a fettucine with beef and onions that was delicious, and a good side salad -- I paid with cash so don't know about fees -- my previous time there was a great multi-seafoods dish. read more

posting menu photos for future use. NOTE the website menu prices DO NOT represent the actual prices. A little expensive for the amount of food & the menu doesn't list all the ingredients, so be wary of allergies. FYI - The employees are completely unaware of the Yelp discount coupon read more

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I love Peruvian food! My favorite Peruvian spot closed down during Covid, and I've been desperately looking for an authentic spot. I think I found it! I had the lomo saltado, and the lomo saltado dumplings, I forgot the name of it but, it's an appetizer. Both very very flavorful. There is available street parking, not much but enough. The customers service is great. The servers only speak Spanish however, google translate works great! I will definitely be going back. read more

I was visiting Bocata and I loved the food, the place and the service was very good and the place is clean with good music, the prices are a little high compared to other restaurants, but what caught my attention was that when paying and wanting to leave a good tip for the good service they provided me, I was surprised that the tip is left on the card and not given to the lady ! NEVER seen any kind of restaurant do that so that was a bit off for me! For the rest everything is good but that's why i gave it 3 stars. read more

The food is amazing. There is fast service, and such a nice friendly environment. I would highly recommend this place for family events or work meetings. read more

Absolutely delish, high-quality, fresh, hot and authentic Peruvian food! This place has never disappointed me, but it is pricey, which is why I couldn't give them 5 stars. read more

Bocata Kitchen is a great spot if you're craving authentic Peruvian food. I started with the ceviche which was fresh and zesty with a good balance of lime and a bit of heat from the chili. It's definitely worth checking out! read more

Bocata Kitchen - Ceviche Clásico - Peruvian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this spot! It's a local favorite! I can always count on the flavor and consistency.

Ordered 2x and both times they cancelled my order saying kitchen was closed . Both times I ordered was during the day

The lady literally charged me for extra sauce a dollar eqch they are rude not worth the expensive price