Alejandra is always the best! We love it when we come down and she's here. This place always has a…read morewait and parking be clusterF. So we always feel lucky when we make it here and can get seated quickly. Every lomo spot is different. Portions are good here and the GREEN SAUCE is SAUCY and THICK! Unlike others that are liquid like water, lack flavor, and isn't that spicy. The green sauce is crack here! The lomo spaghetti is nice and soft and you can't go wrong with the rice either. Thanks so much Alejandra, she def deserves a raise (: the food is also delicious and so amazing!

This was my second time trying Mario's - first time we picked it up and this time I dined in…read more The food is absolutely delicious and so flavorful. They do not mess around with their portion sizes! I got the lomo saltado and that could literally be split between three people. The meat was juicy and tender and the fries and onions and tomatoes were cooked very well. The rice was also well prepared. Even though I don't really drink soda, I had to get the traditional Peruvian Inca soda which pairs so nicely with the food. They also start you off with the fresh yummy bread and butter. The staff is very sweet and the service is really good. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes. They have a parking lot that is shared with the other business in the strip mall. The place is popular and will get busy on Fridays and weekends especially. But worth the wait.

A true testament to the fact that the best places are found by chance!…read more I've been to Santee alley more times than I can count, today I was looking for something different and I went to a part that I don't normally go to and stumbled across this restaurant and I couldn't be happier. The cutest little hole in the wall, but still has plenty of seating. I noticed the sign saying they've been open for 45 years which really caught my eye. I walked past it 3 separate times while checking out different stores and each time I saw new customers outside, it was never empty, I knew I had to try. 10/10 service! I was looking at the pictures on the wall and not even 30 seconds later, Ozzie (sorry if i spelled it wrong) came out handed me a menu and greeted me. A couple minutes later he came back to take my order, but I am indecisive and needed more time and he was super kind and patient! I ended up sitting at the bar and ordering to go when the owner Juan came out we started conversing. He asked me how I found the place and if it was my first time and he was so kind and personable. I love when owners or managers have this warm energy to them! I paid $13 cash for three tacos (al pastor) which I'll be honest is a little more than I would normally spend on tacos, but they were a really good size, double tortilla, and delicious, probably one of the best i've had in a long time and the service was so nice that I would go back and do it again. The salsa is super hot lol be careful i'm a huge fan of Peruvian food and it's hard to find good Peruvian food in this area so I will definitely be back to try the ceviche!!

Saw the reviews on Yelp and decided to stop by with my boyfriend. We ordered the lomo saltado,…read moremixed ceviche and caldo de res. Everything was delicious, so well seasoned and packed with flavor. The owner also came out and talked to us as well. He was super friendly and gave us a run down on the restaurant. They've been there for over 40 years are a legacy restaurant! You can tell how's proud he is and even mentioned his chef has been there for over 30 years. Definitely a must try!

Amzing food and authenticity Space is good for families and…read morefriends. The customer service is on point

First time trying the chicken saltado and it was delicious here! Staff was quick in serving us…read morewater and the food. You get a complimentary bowl of chicken soup (also yummy). Portions were big and very filling! I had to pack leftovers back. Their passion fruit juice was refreshing as well. They have a bathroom in the back. Ambiance is nice with decor and slightly dim lighting. Note that they charge a 3%fee on credit and debit cards. There is only street parking so that can be tricky in downtown as well.

We enjoyed the food and experience. We walked in early and were greeted and seated immediately. The…read moremusic was kind of loud. Dried bread and dipping sauces were brought while we perused the menu. Our food came quick. First was the chicken soup we ordered as an appetizer. It was delicious! Warning - the red salsa side dish is super hot. We tested it first, added a small splash, and loved it. Next was a sliced beef and marinated onion sandwich. It was well filled and really tasty, our favorite of the night. The green salsa that comes with it is a perfect compliment - savory and spicy like a molé, but not too hot. We will order this again. Then came the beef heart, not a dish for everyone, but a personal favorite. Seasoned with a great dry rub and cooked on wood skewers, it was on par with the best yakitori I have ever had. What made it even better, however, were the sides. The hominy was perfectly chewy and seasoned. Mixed with the green salad, the potato chunks, and some of the green and white dipping sauces, well, it was an excellent compliment to the dense beefiness of the roasted heart chunks. OTOH, the salsa that comes with the beef heart, while full of chopped scallions and such, was far too sour for my taste. It was like pure lime juice. I tasted it and set it aside, only adding a few bits into my mix of sides. The final nice touch was the price. Total for three dishes was $40 before tax and tip. We will be back. The closest public parking lot is a couple blocks to the north, but we found a metered spot right out front. I didn't like that the meter needed a credit card or app, but that's the way things are going.

Stumbled across this spot with some friends as we were looking for a dinner spot in the Highland…read morePark area! We enjoyed our experience and the service was attentive. The portions were quite generous making the food great for sharing. They also provide complimentary toasted bread and great dipping sauces. What I tried: - Fried yucca - a classic and great way to start the meal - Arroz chaufa de mariscos - shrimp, squid, mussels and fried rice. This was yummy and easily large enough to share. However, the rice was a bit too much on the salty side - Tallarin saltado de carne - sirloin beef strips with spaghetti and sautéed with onions and tomatoes. So delicious, but I wish they were a bit more generous with the amount of beef given the price - Causa de Cameron acevichada - smashed potatoes with shrimp ceviche. Only available on Fridays/weekends. Beautiful presentation and tasted as good as it looked Overall a great spot to try Peruvian food in a comfortable, casual setting. Street parking or nearby public lots.

Amazing healthy delicious chicken ever!!!! It is for real. Wellmade chicken the top of the LA, I…read morebet. I love side dishes too. To dine in, it is hot with smoke. So it is good for togo. There are small parking space. Service is very fast. Reasonable price!!

Small little shop that's always bustling with business. No frills and the kitchen staff are always…read morefiring on all cylinders. I got chicken, rice, and beans. The chicken is white meat, but mine came a little dry for my taste. The skin was the best part - well roasted and flavorful. The black beans were decent, the rice was good. I did have to wait half an hour on a weekday in between lunch and dinner (when it was "less" busy, but less is relative - this place is always busy) so I walked around and did errands. I came back, the staff looked at me and called my name knowing I went out, and I took it to-go to eat at home nearby.

We had such a great time at The Hummingbird! The crispy rice with tuna and crab was amazing, and…read morethe shrimp dumplings wrapped in sesame leaves were definitely our favorite. We also loved watching the open kitchen and seeing all the attention that went into each dish. The Chef Ricardo is awesome and makes you feel like family. The whole experience felt really special, and we already can't wait to come back.

The Hummingbird is the best restaurant in LA. Period. My boyfriend took me out (my first time…read morethere) on a Thursday night. Music was just right, every single dish done to a tea, warm, welcoming service, cozy yet sophisticated and exciting ambiance -- I could go on and on. The crab roll and lomo skewer were particularly phenomenal. Can't wait to try everything. Bring your friends. Bring a date. You'll be happy!!

Accidentally came on a busy mah jong event night so we couldn't sit outside like we had planned. Oh…read morewell, just means I got come back again soon! Food was fantastic across the board and I can't wait to try more.

I've always been curious about this spot and I'm so happy I got the chance to try their food. I had…read moreno idea the history or the name of this type of cuisine but a friend of mine told me that chifa (Peruvian and Chinese fusion) food is really popular in Peru. My friend and I shared the Lomo Saltado (filet mignon over a bed of rice with cherry tomato and onion with fries), Black Pepper Shrimp and siu mai. To drink I chose the Thai Basil Vanilla--almost like a Thai Vanilla iced latte! The Lomo Saltado was really good with rice. No notes here! The Black Pepper Shrimp was great too but had some heat, so not for someone who can't handle spicy especially on a hot summer day. I must say the prawns were huge! Super flavorful spices and went really well with the white rice. Siu Mai was great, kinda wished there were 4 instead of 3...had to be a bigger person and offer the last one to my friend haha! Now the decor was super cool. Loved the rich green velvet seating & the gold accent lighting fixtures. Although the seats weren't the comfiest, but it made a pretty IG photo ;) I shall return again, Chifa!

Muy rica la comida y a muy buen precio. Vine a probar este lugar en East Los Angeles y la verdad me…read moresorprendió el sazón. Aunque no tienen toda la variedad de platos peruanos, sí cuentan con algunos de los más conocidos como el Lomo Saltado, tamales, costillas y BBQ. Todo estaba bien preparado, con mucho sabor y las porciones están bien por el precio. El servicio también fue amable. Si andan por East LA y quieren comida rica sin gastar mucho, recomiendo mucho este lugar. Definitivamente volvería. La comida peruana lo mejor 100%

Lomo Saltado is probably in my top 3 favorite dishes in food. So much flavor. They make a decent…read moreLomo Saltado here, convenient for lunch, good service. The dining room has plenty of seating and televisions if you are going to eat here. Parking can be scarce if it's lunch hour due to a bustling group of neighboring businesses.