Best Peruvian restaurant in Los Angeles County! The food is consistently fantastic, especially the lomo saltado, and the sauces they serve with it really elevate the dish. The yuca is also excellent and comes with a flavorful sauce. They used to offer amazing empanadas (hope they bring them back), but even without them, there are still plenty of great options on the menu. read more

The Lomo saltado is amazing here. A little pricey but delicious! Great Peruvian beer too

My boyfriend and I decided to try Bodegon last minute. We called earlier that day to try to make reservations but they were all booked. The host mentioned that we can still walk-in and she'd do her best to accommodate us. We were seated with in 10 mins of arriving. The vibe is lively but also felt relaxing. There's something about an open kitchen concept that I love. Food/Drinks: I was so excited to try their lomo saltado 10/10. Packed with flavor! My boyfriend had the arroz con mariscos 9/10, and we shared the empanadas appetizer 7/10. I also had their house sangria which was really good and refreshing. Parking: limited street parking but you'll find a parking garage less than a block away for a flat fee. Great place for a date night. read more

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I recently dined here with a group of friends. While the food was delicious, the service was so off. First off, we made reservations on a Friday night. Upon arrival, we were sat in the very back. It was weird cause the host sat us in the back but left the menu at a random area and didn't even point to which our table was. We ended up ordering lomo saltado, a fish stew, and a dish similar to a beef birria. Everything was absolutely delicious, which is why I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 3. At the end, when we asked for to go containers, the lady accidentally threw our dish away instead. Luckily, they were extremely apologetic, so they gave us a new dish, but they definitely need to work out their kinks as far as service. P.S. If you're looking for a cocktail, they don't have liquor here. It's only beer and wine (at least for now). read more

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Delicious & authentic Peruvian cuisine! My dad was Peruvian , he has now passed away , but it brings me back to his home cooking! Everything is clearly made in house, which I respect! The service is always mid, but it's not a big deal, I always comeback once in a while! read more

As someone who has visited Peru and tasted the amazing gastronomical riches in Lima and Cuzco, I must say I have been disappointed with 95% of Peruvian restaurants in CA.. Never did I see a fine restaurant in Peru serving 'Lomo saltado' (It's like Panda Express food in China.) First time at Bodegon No.69, I ordered my two benchmarket Peruvian items -- Parihuela seafood soup and chicha morada purple corn juice. The $25 soup is excellent, a large bowl of shellfish and white fish chunks, topped with a giant prawn in the middle (which, sadly, was half-raw, so had to be sent back..) It was eough to feed two hungry adults. The chicha morada, on the other hand, is disappointing. Too strong with cinnamon and chopped onion which, in all the chica moradas I consumed in Peru, were just a hint and not overpowering. Also the juice is room temps and not ice cold like they served in Peru. A waste of $8. My favorite Peruvian in SoCal are the "Inka Peruvian" in downtown Palm Springs, and "El Criollo" in City of Industry. L.A. could and should do better. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Chicha morada purple corn juice $8 - disappointing :( - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was really looking forward to trying this place for the first time. It seemed great. Unfortunately my lomo saltado had a long hair in it, which I had to pull out myself. That pretty much ruined the meal. They comped a five dollar drink as a courtesy, which honestly felt like a bit of a joke given the situation. What's even more surprising is I saw another review mentioning a similar issue. It's a shame because the food and service were actually good otherwise, but the hair in the dish was just gross. Luckily I had taken a picture of my plate before I started eating, but I didn't notice the hair until I was already eating. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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5/5 - Absolutely love their Anticucho appetizer. It's beef heart skewers (dont knock until you try it!) with house sauce, fried potatoes, and a side of Maize. The beef heart skewers were grilled and smoky, juicy and tender, and well seasoned. This beef heart tasted better than some of the steaks Ive had in SoCal. Portion size was spectacular. I honestly could just eat this dish and call it a night. 3/5 - Lomo saltado was good. Standard. Really a safe dish to try if you've never had peruvian food before or dont want to be too adventurous. 4/5 - The Cau-Cau was delicious. Super soft texture for their tripe stew that even your granny with missing teeth can enjoy. Portions were great and the rice served as a nice balance for its unique yet familiar flavor. It kind of reminded me of Menudo. It had that menudo "tripe" scent, hominy, and slight hints of Mexican oregano. But the flavor was lighter and the consistency was more thick, not soupy. It gave that comfort food feeling and you cant get enough of it. It was something different, which made eating very enjoyable and exciting when you're sick of the same usual foods. Service was friendly. Highly recommend making reservations or else you will have to wait a while to get seated. Ambiance was casual and slightly upscale. Bathrooms are in the lower level, down a flight of stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible. read more

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Came here around 530 on a weekday with a friend. Thankfully there was not a wait but it did feel pretty hot inside during the summer day. There were so many good options on the menu that I didn't know what to order so we asked for recommendations from the waiter and he was extremely helpful. I ended up getting the arroz con pollo and it was BOMB. The flavors were so rich and I especially loved the sauce that it came with! My friend got the lomo saltado with beef which is just a classic Peruvian dish and it was really good too. Service was incredibly attentive and friendly! Looking forward to coming back and trying new dishes! read more

I don't usually crave Peruvian so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it here. Ambiance is intimate and cozy, and the service is very attentive. Portion sizes are fantastic here! I highly recommend the bistec con tallarin verde which is a ribeye with a creamy peruvian pesto pasta. Ribeye was tender, flavorful, and paired well with the green and red sauces they give you on the side. The pasta was a standout though as this was incredibly addictive and I absolutely left no crumbs. Their plantains are delicious as well :) read more

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Came here for the first time for our anniversary a friend recommended it and this place did not disappoint. I called Saturday to make a reservation for Sunday at 2pm (which you don't have to but since it was Sunday we didn't want to risk having to wait) We arrived Sunday and were seated promptly we ordered the for drinks piña colada and mango tonic (I enjoyed they had non alcoholic options) For appetizers we ordered yucitas fritas and the main dishes my husband got the Bistec Montado and I ordered the Lomo Saltado. My lomo saltado was delicious and full of flavor my husband agreed my plate was better. We had a great experience and friendly waiter we will definitely come back for another special occasion! Note* You will have to find street parking. read more

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The food was excellent. We ordered appetizers, our main entree and dessert. Service was great and the music was nice

The best pork belly in town That outer layer is so crispy beyond perfect. Love this place for my Peruvian food. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Absolutely delicious! This place really knows how to cook authentic Peruvian dishes -- and a few with their own creative twist. Every bite took me straight back to Peru! * Ceviche 369 - Their own unique creation, made with tiradito-style sauces. Fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. Loved it! * Arroz con Pollo - Perfectly cooked and full of that comforting, home-style flavor. * Arroz Chaufa con Mariscos - OMG... perfecto! The seafood was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was real Chifa (Peruvian-Chinese goodness). * Lomo Saltado - Juicy, smoky, with that perfect wok flavor. Onions and tomatoes were cut and cooked just right. Everything was 5 out of 5, no doubt. This is, hands down, the best Peruvian restaurant I've tried in LA -- by far. The only downside? The service was a little slow, but honestly, the food was so worth the wait. And just so you know, I'm Peruvian, I cook, and I'm a total foodie -- so trust me when I say this place is 100% read more

Let me start with the service. On a Saturday 1:30pm, for a party of seven (and a dog, yes it's dog friendly!), it took 20 mins for us to be seated, and another 25 mins to get water. Not sure if they are busy (many empty tables outside) or short staffed. The first impression was certainly below average for most restaurants I visited. When the food finally came to the table, we were blown away by the quality and the flavor of the Peruvian food! We ordered a few appetizers (ceviche, beef hearts), a salad (there is only one salad on the menu), and a bunch of main dishes including multiple chicken dishes, beans, pork, paella seafood with rice, and more. Every single dish was so tasty. The size of the corn kernel is very impressive (they call it Peruvian corn which has a bit sticky and chewy texture). Overall the good quality overweighed the unpleasantness of the service. The server was overall kind and helpful but it simply took too long to get served. read more

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A friend of mine recently treated my husband and me to lunch here, and wow, what an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Seco con Frejoles, Ceviche B69, and I also tried some of my husband's Lomo Saltado. Everything was fantastic! The beef in the Seco con Frejoles was incredibly tender--literally melted in my mouth--and the flavor was perfect. I was especially excited about the ceviche; the combination of seafood and crispy fried calamari was a standout. I'm also really glad they still offer outdoor seating, so we could enjoy a relaxing meal with our pups. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

Amazing flavors. This place is fantastic. I had never had Peruvian style food and I hooked. Great service too. I loved the setting and the vibe in the restaurant too. read more

The food was really tasty! The price a little bit expensive but the experience is worth it! The server was really nice, explaining everything to my American husband. And the chicha morada! Omg! Not the biggest fan of the chicha BUT this one! 10/10! read more

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So I decided to try this place because I heard the Ceviche was amazing.. and it's walking distance from the Pasadena Courthouse and I love sea food. So no surprise I loved the Peruvian Ceviche I'll I don't now if it really.. was but I almost felt like it was actually made to order it seemed that fresh. Looking back at menu it's called Ceviche B-69. The New York stake was also amazing I see now looking on the menu onlinethey call it "seco de carne" but there was nothing seco about it. It was juicy AF But the main reason I decided to leave my first review is that I couldn't get over the Aroz con Mariscos.. it reminded me of my travels thru Spain where both sea food and especially rice dishes known as paella are taken seriously. Bomb AF Seriously this This rice dish (I mean who raves about rice) was on another level I was soo full but I couldn't get enough So Try it! is all I can say.. you won't regret it I took a few pics so you can see what I'm talking about read more

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My family and I came here for a sit down lunch and while the servers and ambience were great, the wait time was super long. It took us almost an hour to get our food and there was no chips or bread to get us through the wait. I'm a huge lomo saltado fan and was excited to try theirs but unfortunately, it didn't hit the spot for me. Maybe it was the waiting experience but the food felt lackluster. I've definitely had better elsewhere. I was too hungry to take a picture hence, no photos. read more

First off, great Peruvian restaurant, excellent location and delicious food! I love coming here because it is in Old Town Pasadena, very convenient location, feels homey, friendly staff, nice ambiance, casual, and great Peruvian food. I usually get the Lomo Saltado and the Arroz con Mariscos, both delicious dishes, I usually defaut to these dishes unless I'm craving something else, and if you order both, can feed 3 adults with room for dessert. I usually add an appetizer for good measure and drinks on top of it. I had the sangria jar ("pitcher") and it was provided about 4 glasses of sangria, well worth the price over the glass of sangria. The appetizer Tiradito a la crema was reasonably good, but I think for ceviche, it was lacking a bit of flavor, but overall not a bad dish, could be more salient in flavoring. I think the clasico ceviche was more enjoyable in the past for me. I was seated very quickly on a Sunday at 6pm, for 2 people, seems lively but not overcrowded. Did not need a reservation. Parking is most convenient off Green Street, the entrance to the parking structure is on the left side between Fair Oaks and Raymond (NOTE: it is a one way street heading east). Would highly recommend the restaurant for good Peruvian food and a comfortable ambiance! read more

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I visited this restaurant tonight, and it was such a nice, cozy place to hang out. The food was amazing, and nothing would have been complete without Omar's hospitality -- he truly made my dinner an experience. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had high expectations for this restaurant. The outside looks inviting and the inside feels cozy. The restaurant was not busy, so I'm not sure why it took so long for them to take our order. We ordered a couple of appetizers, one of them being the Yuca Frita with huancaina sauce, we ordered the sauce on the side, but when they brought it, the Yuca was smothered in the sauce. As soon as the waitress brought it, she realized the mistake, she said they would fix it, but they never brought a different order. My daughter ordered a tallarin saltado de mariscos and it only came with shrimp. The rice that was served with my Lomo saltado was under cooked. The ceviche mixto was the best dish we had, definitely recommend it. read more

Another amazing dinner! The service was a little lacking... never got a refill of water although the glass was empty for quite some time, the rice that came with the chancho al palo was "being made fresh & should be out in 10 min" never came so we had to ask for it to just be made to-go. Our reservation clearly stated we were celebrating an anniversary but that never got mentioned (bummer!). But everything else was delicious!!! The food as always, although slightly different from last time, was absolutely delicious! We sat outside since it was such a nice night.... Not to cold, some fresh air and quieter than inside. read more

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I think eating at Bodegon No. 69 was my first time eating Peruvian food. And because I was starving when I went with a friend I wanted to make sure what I ordered would be good enough to satisfy my hunger. So I went with a safe and familiar choice and ordered the Arroz Chaupa de Pollo, which is fried rice with chicken. It was delicious. By no means did it taste like Chinese fried rice but it did have a similar look and texture even with a scrambled egg throughout. The Arroz Chaupa de Pollo really stood out because of the Peruvian seasonings. Overall the chicken was tender and crispy. The rice was fluffy and each bite was wrapped in Peruvian flavors and seasonings, which are earthy with a bit of sweetness. The portion size was enough for two people, so I ate half and took the rest home for later. I paired my Chupa with the Inka soda. The color of the soda is bright yellow and has the taste of an American vanilla crème soda. But rather than being made of sugar like American sodas, the Inka soda is made from an herb similar to chamomile, per the server. Each time I have gone the wait staff have been very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. I like the outdoor seating which looks like it is a holdover from the early Covid days. I'm not sure what the ambiance is like when eating inside as I have enjoyed eating outside. Bodegon No. 69 is a good place for small or large groups, mainly due to the portion sizes. read more

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My family and I went to Bodegón 69 last Sunday and had an amazing time! The ambiance was fantastic--it's located in the heart of Pasadena and offers plenty of space to accommodate large parties. The service was top-notch; shoutout to our server, Omar, who went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. And of course, the food was incredible. The Arroz con Pollo and Causa Limeña are absolute must-tries--so delicious and full of flavor that you'll definitely want to come back! read more

The food was delicious, except for the undercooked rice. The service was terrible--we had to keep waving at different waiters. The wait time for getting water, ordering food, and receiving the bill was always too long. It was NOT busy, mind you. We ordered the Ceviche B69 and Lomo Saltado. read more

My sisters and I tried this restaurant to celebrate late birthday. Place was good and food was delicious and big portions. Service was good! Definitely I recommend this place. read more

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Great Peruvian restaurant if you're looking to enjoy some Peruvian food with a bit of ambience! I ordered thx saltado de Mariscos which is basically lomo saltado with seafood instead of beef. It wasn't on the current menu but I saw pictures of it on Yelp, so I assumed it used to be on a previous menu. The waitress checked with the chef and said they could make it so I was very happy! It was a solid portion with perfectly cooked shrimp, mussels, octopus, and squid. I particularly loved the chunks of octopus - perfectly tender and chewy, Also, the green sauce!! It's way less spicy here than other Peruvian restaurants but I like it more! There is less cream/mayo and has more herbs, so it's a bit more refreshing. Also since it's less spicy, I doused my entire meal in the sauce and it added really good flavor. I also tried a bit of the lomo saltado and it was delicious and well marinated. The ceviche also looked really good, I'll have to try that next time I return. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Saltado de Mariscos - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing Food, been here multiple times and food is amazing and staff good above and beyond!! Viva Peru read more

ORIGIN: Bodegon is a Spanish word related to Bodega, meaning large space for obtaining food and drink, a large grocer or tavern serving food. 69 refers to the street number on North Raymond. Peruvian cuisine has been influenced and morphed through the influx of other cultural traditions, particularly Asian. This is represented by both the founders' backgrounds -- manager Mauricio Vicenza is of Argentinian descent and executive chef Sandra Loli Lam is of Chinese-Peruvian descent. A fusion of culinary traditions are presented at Bodegon since its doors opened in 2021. LOCATION: Bodegon No 69 is located in Old Town section, which is densely packed with restaurants. EXPERIENCE: The restaurant is small (interior has around 36 chairs) and has seating inside as well as a protected sidewalk side. The seats are composed of metal and wood, aesthetically complementing the industrial references on the wall, but not inviting lounging for long period of time. I had arrived in advance of making a reservation, and the hostess provided recommendations for dishes and put aside a table for us outside, as there were two large parties already reserved for inside that evening and I was looking to secure a quiet spot that would support conversation. I experienced the Cau Cau, one of the two dishes the hostess recommended for Peruvian food newcomers. The dish was colorful and flavorful, and the tripe was tender as promised by the hostess. I also shared an appetizer-- Chocclo Serrano -- which offered great texture and flavor contrasts within its simple, but skillful, preparation of Peruvian corn kernels, fresh cheese, garlic and butter. The second suggested dish -- Seco con Frajoles -- was also tasty and tender, as promised, and unlike the Cau Cau served hot during my second visit. I enjoyed a Pisco sour during the first visit, thinking it was the only proper thing to order in order to fully embrace my first Peruvian cuisine experience. SERVICE: Others have noted the service to be slow and uncoordinated, and that is what I experienced on a busy Thursday evening. One colleague awkwardly received his chilled pina colada cocktail 15 minutes before the Pisco sours the rest of us (4) ordered had arrived, another never received a glass of water despite two requests. However, this is where service transformed from slow to odd... when a tray of four Pisco sours arrived the server dumped two on one of the small cafe tables. The cafe table was on a slight incline and the two cocktails swiftly dripped off the table and onto my tissue thin summer dress. The server only commented on the aroma of the cocktails, and went to get napkins, as there were none previously set. As I helped clean the area my hands became sticky, but I couldn't get up due to the sheer condition of my dress. I used ice cubes from water glass to diffuse the stickiness. After some time we had to remind the server that two of us needed to have the spilled Pisco sours replaced, and that took some time. He responded such that it suggested he had forgotten. It seemed the server was preoccupied with something that evening, as he was looking on his cell phone. Likewise, we had to prompt him to place orders for meals (hence too late/dark to decently capture on my iPhone X). While this might not be typical service, we were surprised to receive neither an apology nor a complementary cocktail given the physically and socially uncomfortable circumstance. I later experienced the second dish recommended by the hostess -- Seco con Frajoles -- on a quiet late Sunday afternoon and encountered normal service. The only issue that afternoon is that there was a misunderstanding as to whether I wanted to discard unfinished part of meal, or for the remainder to be boxed. TIPS: Small lipped plates are provided at the start (usually), and as in Asian cultural practices, dishes are communally shared. One server noted Pisco sour is best to accompany with Ceviche. If you didn't finish a dish and would like to take the rest back, explicitly state that before server takes dishes away. read more

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I came here recently for my sons birthday. He ambiance was really interesting. It's very clean and open kitchen concept. The food was amazing! The portion sizes are also pretty big. It was a slower night but all the servers were so friendly and made sure to wish my son a happy birthday. Highly recommend for date night, catching up with friends or even a business lunch. read more

My friend picked this Peruvian spot & it was such a nice vibe. The ambiance seemed to be authentic just like the food! I ordered the pollo con arroz I think that's how you say it but it honestly was amazing. I thought I was going to get like pieces of chicken & rice but it was like chicken breast or like the chicken inside the rice like a latino stir fry but it was soooo good. I honestly didn't know what I was ordering I just know it was good. The yucca we had for an appetizer was great too. My friend ordered some signature beef plate & that was actually better than mine! Either way the food was yummy & not to pricey. I think the waiter name was Carlos & he was so great at explaining all the dishes to us & very hospitable. Great ambiance, Amazing food, inside & outside seating & this place is perfect for any occasion dates, business meetings, just to get food, birthdays, anniversary's lol you get the point! read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

We had Ceviche B69, Pasta Marinara and Bistec Encebollado. The portions are generous. The ceviche is sooo good, especially the sauce. The pasta marinara was not really my style, it had a non traditional taste that I'm used to, probably because it's Peruvian style, and I'm sure lots of people love it but just not my preference. The Bistec Encebollado was sooo good. The meat was cooked perfectly and everything on the plate including the potatoes and rice was sooo good. Highly recommend read more

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The food was great would definitely come back again to try out other plates . The service was welcoming and attentive. The layout of the restaurant is really nice out door and indoor seating both available and both really nice. read more

We were invited here to celebrate our cousin's 60th birthday. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! Very tasty and perfect temperature. Their sangria was so so GOOD! Usually sangria is too bitter or sour so i usually won't order it but the sangria here was fruity with the most perfect hint of sweetness!! The staff was very nice, attentive and friendly. Wish we lived closer to Pasadena, I would back to this place without a doubt. Sorry no pics of food as we were starving and once we tasted the food...I ate it all...no time for pics! read more

Met a friend for Saturday lunch. It was our first time there and we were not disappointed. The prices are a little higher than similar Peruvian restaurants, but glad the food was worth it. Will definitely go back! read more

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Food is great Not all servers are aware of their vegan friendly dishes but once we got a knowledgeable server everything went well The host and hostesses didn't seem friendly, in fact they seemed cold It was also very, very noisy read more

It was our first time at Bodegón No 69 and we were not disappointed. Service and ambiance were great. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto. We had the tallarines saltados and the Lomo Saltado. Portions are very generous. I also had a Sangria. Check out Bodegón, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Being Chinese Peruvian , this is one of the best Peruvian restaurants. The food is incredible, the service is attentive and warm. The owner shows care to customers and her own staff. If you want the best Peruvian food around you definitely wanna come here. If you love dessert, the Alfajores are wow. read more

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