Love this place! The fried rice is my favorite but every dish I've had is delicious! The owner is a…read morechef from Peru and the food is amazing!

This place is really good and full of flavor. We would come back if we lived in state. It's a must…read more The Lomos sandwich was tasty and filled with meat, the fries were nice and crispy. Bistec plate is delicious, I ate almost my entire plate. Plantains are cooked perfectly, my eggs, everything was good. Shrimp rice was tasty, only thing is we prefer peeled shrimp. Corn drink is a must, passion fruit drink also very good.

From start to finish, Javier and his team delivered an unforgettable experience…read more The ambiance was perfect, it immediately made us feel like we were in a special place. The service was top notch--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. And then the food....phenomenal! Each dish was crafted with care and bursting with flavor! This local gem is definitely worth seeking out! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit--you won't regret it!

I've been wanting to try Ratio for about 2.5 years, and it did not disappoint! It was worth every…read moresingle penny. Almost forgot to take pictures because the food was that good! The menu is a delicious mix of Peruvian-inspired tapas, and everything I tried was packed with flavor. Some standout dishes from my visit: Scallops Sudado - So fresh and flavorful G & Tea - A perfectly balanced mocktail Tempura Squash - Light, crispy, and delicious. One of my FAVs. A must for every visit Flourless Chocolate Cake - Rich and decadent Arroz Con Mariscos - A seafood lover's dream Tacos de Pollo - Tender and well-seasoned Lomo Saltado - Classic and cooked perfectly Pan Roasted Cauliflower - A surprising favorite On my second visit, I tried even more: Special Item Oysters - Not my favorite, but fresh Pork Spare Ribs - Great flavor Ceviche Trio - So good, highly recommend Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service were all fantastic. If you're a fan of Peruvian flavors and tapas-style dining, this spot is a must-visit! Check out the menu: https://www.ratiorestaurant.com/food-menu

Second time stopping by for late lunch! Free salsa & chips…read more(very good) The place has great cocktails coconut , pineapple margarita - delicious ! jalapeño margarita nice with Tajin around the rim They're generous with the tequila , you can get for extra $3 a large size drink Seafood soup , delicious and hearty Burritos are nice with delicious sauce This is definitely a nice place if you are craving Peruvian or Mexican food !

We ordered the food online and when we came in to pick it up the order they didn't know anything…read moreabout it. The gentleman said the order was canceled and that we would have to pay for it again. There was a difference in the amount placing the order online than it was to pay in the restaurant. We ordered 4 dishes and they were all very flavorful but in our opinion the price we paid for each of these dishes we should've received more food for each entree minus the appetizer we ordered.

Finally made it here. As a lover of Peruvian food I wanted to try this not so chain Peruvian…read morerestaurant out. Located where the former Moes was in the Pineville Matthews shopping center with Bonefish and Panera. The place looked pretty clean although after ordering my food I noticed the sanitation grade was a 91...yikes. Anyways I went ahead and ate there. So let me start by saying the menu is large, so many different items to chose from and not only Peruvian food. I saw some Colombian and Venezuelan items. With that being said I was very shocked at the lack of standard side items. Literally rice and white rice at that, pinto beans and like one other things. All other sides are considered premium sides and those premium sides would be basic sides at like hello chicken or viva chicken. I got the 1/4 chicken, white meat with reg side of white rice and premium side of plantains. For the dipping sauce I was limited to the yellow mild sauce or the spicy hot sauce. They were all out of the green mild sauce. Just for context I arrived at 11:40, they open at 11. Not sure how they ran out so fast but I would have loved to try it because the yellow sauce was just ok and the red was cold and just spicy no real flavor. Thankfully the chicken was flavorful and juicy, the white rice was white rice and the plantains were cooked beautifully. Also the cashier was great and provided excellent service. All in all, I would visit again but no rush to go back again. Viva Chicken still takes the lead for now for me. I would love them to mature their side menu, increase their sanitation grade and have the green sauce available.

This is a hidden gem, amazing ceviches, anticuchos, lomo saltado and chaufa, the quality of the…read morefood is elite and the chef knows what he is doing, I go there every time to dine in and take out.

Went to Pio Pio in Ballantyne on a Saturday night. Parking at Blakeney can be tricky but wasn't too…read morebad this time. The restaurant is small but clean with a good vibe. We ordered rotisserie chicken, carne asada, and chicken and beef empanadas. The chicken was excellent--juicy with crispy skin. Carne asada was solid too, tender with good flavor. Both empanadas were good, but the chicken was the winner. Service was quick, food came out hot, and portions were generous. Beer and wine only, no full bar. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal with really good food.

I came here for my mother's birthday today with my little brother we all got two appetizers and…read moreeverybody ate an entrée as well. The food was excellent. Everything was consistently well done and perfectly made. You can tell they care about food and flavor. Our waiter was great and very kind and the ambience was great as well. Great Latin and Hispanic music was playing on the TVs inside and to top it off, we finish with the tees leches and the flan. Everything was amazing. I will be coming back. Thank you.

Two buddies and I pull up to this restaurant, excited for Latin American food because I was wanting…read moreto eat yummy food and didn't want anything too crazy .. sad to find out they do not serve Latin American food anymore. It is some cafe with fried chicken and that sort of food. We ended up not eating at the cafe because we got gas instead. It is at a gas station! Which honestly was exciting for me there is also an Arbys there and to be completely honest I don't love Arbys. I went to arbys last weekend before we went bow fishing in Florida and the fries and sauce there is good but the gyro was weak.

This was my third time coming here, it's a lovingly place. It's great to come to SC and find some…read morereal good Latin American food. I really appreciate how clean, and how amazing it smells inside. Sam she is amazing? Very friendly, professional, and outgoing. She definitely makes me and my go workers come back for more food and good talks. She treats you like a person and family. I definitely will keep recommending this place to everyone. Thank you Sam, because of you we will always come back here. You are very professional and respectful she awesome. The food and customer service here is A1. I definitely appreciate it. Thank you Sam.

This place is AMAZING…read more While it's a casual restaurant, the quality of the food and the drinks is next level. The cocktails, while the bar is not "deep", are perfectly made, good use of ingredients and just amazing. Food is incredible. Ceviche, tostones, lomo saltado. The waitress was really nice and helped with recommendations This place is a great find and absolutely recommended

I recently visited with a group of six, and we had a really enjoyable experience overall. The food…read moreand cocktails were good across the board --I especially loved the passion fruit pisco sour cocktail, which was refreshing and well-balanced. One thing that pleasantly surprised us was how reasonable the prices were, even for dishes like steak. It made it easy for everyone in our group to try a variety of items without feeling like we were overspending. The restaurant itself has a charming Peruvian-inspired decor that adds to the atmosphere and gives it a unique, welcoming vibe. Although we were the only customers during the two and a half hours we were there on a Thursday night, it didn't negatively impact our experience at all. If anything, it made for a relaxed and unhurried evening. That said, it does make me wonder if the shopping plaza location might be limiting their visibility, because the restaurant definitely deserves more attention. The service was great--our waitress was very kind and attentive throughout the evening. As a nice touch, one of our friends received a complimentary birthday dessert complete with a candle, which made the night feel extra special. Overall, I'd recommend Lola to anyone looking for flavorful food and cocktails, and a cozy dining experience.

Decent birria taco, carnita meat could use more flavor but tasty pineapple salsa. Friendly staff.read more

The Grinch theme was very fun to look at and take pictures! The hostess and wait staff were great,…read morevery friendly and nice. My family and I went for dinner and waited around 15 minutes for a table. The holiday-themed drinks were very fun. I had the Silver Bells, my sister had the Santa's hat and my mom had a holiday margarita. Mine was a nice play on a Paloma. Very fun!! My sister said hers was sweet and she wasn't the fondest. The holiday margarita was tart but I liked it. My mom preferred something a little sweeter. For the food: many menu items were Hispanic-Asian inspired. Reading these, I was intrigued in the food taste and presentation. It just fell short because of carrying on the bandwagon of Asian-inspired food, but then also mixing different Asian cuisines. First, I was curious as to how a bao bun was labeled as a Korean bao bun. The bao bun is Chinese. So if the description on the menu had more details, maybe I could've understood the Korean side. Next, a karaage orange chicken. Orange chicken is Chinese cuisine and karaage is Japanese. This chicken wasn't crispy and the flavor left a lot to be desired. The side of sticky rice that came with the chicken was cold and not sticky rice. Just regular white rice. Next: options. There were a lot of food options so I was impressed with that! I ordered tacos and was impressed with two of the three. The birria taco was good, not great. The barbacoa was not spicy as advertised but nicely moist. The shrimp tapajo only had two shrimp and they needed more flavor in them. I got the two taco platter and then an extra taco. I wish there was a three taco option for the platter. There is 2 tacos and 1 side, 5 tacos and 2 sides and then 10 tacos and more sides. If you want American food (nachos or a burger), you're in a good place. If you want to actually understand the inspired flavors of Asian cuisine, I would pass. But this also comes from an Asian person who likes to cook across the different cuisines. The atmosphere was fun, the staff were nice, the basic food was good.

This place is a great Peruvian restaurant!! Everything was so flavorful and fresh. I absolutely…read moreloved everything about the camarones al ajillo and could mix the sauce/marinade on everything on the place. Nothing we had was bad and I would recommend trying this place out. The service was great and so was the music.

I really love Chick-O-Rico the food is always flavorful, and I've had great experiences here…read morebefore. This is my second review because I was disappointed with my visit today. I placed an online order at 1:27 PM, with an estimated pickup time of 1:55 PM. I arrived at 2:10 PM, expecting the food to be ready, especially since I was on my lunch break. Unfortunately, my food was just being prepared when I got there. As someone who works during the day, I order online specifically to avoid delays. While I've met the owner before and found them very kind, there was no apology or acknowledgment for the delay it was handled like this was completely normal. I still enjoy this place and want to support it, but I hope they can tighten up the online ordering process and communicate better during delays. Time matters, especially during a workday especially when the establishment was not busy at all.

Excellent service and fabulous food. What else is there? Very highly recommend! Will absolutely…read moreuse them again! OUTSTANDING ALL THE WAY!

Went for an early dinner today for the first time and their Peruvian food was delicious. Ordered…read moreCausa Rellena, Lomo Saltado, and Aji de Gallina. Great food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely come back!