I had the chicken soup, which was absolutely delicious! My daughter had the chicken fried rice; she's super picky and loved it. My husband and son shared the Parillada, which had steak, pork belly, chicken, shrimp, fries and a salad...massive platter! Our whole family loved what they ordered and the portions were so large we had plenty to take home. Our server Pepe was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more

My sister and I had a great experience here. First time trying Peruvian food and it was everything I was hoping. Our server was Pepe and he was great. Very friendly and he was very helpful with all the questions we had. There is plenty of seating available. There is also a few patio seating available. I wanted to try couple different things so I decided to get the Trio Don Cha. It came with Ceviche and I chose fried fish and Arroz con Mariscos. I fell in love with the Ceviche and the Arroz con Mariscos had so much flavor, it was addicting. I kept going in for more bites. We also ordered a side of fried sweet plantains and Yuca. Everything was so delicious. We will definitely stop by when we are back in Destin. read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Trío Doncha / Doncha Trio - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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I've never been so impressed by a place especially in the area. This is an actual gem. It's got awards on the door. And you see why once you order. Very authentic Peruvian food that is so mouthwatering. It reminds me of my abuelitas cooking. It tasted so fresh. The chicken thigh was so crispy my mahi was so tender. It was so good. The waiter was so nice recommending different options for us. The atmosphere was very alive in there. Very impressed by the food. Must try. Go out of your way to try it please. read more

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The beef stew was perfectly cooked, soft potatoes and veggies, great flavors and really comfort food for a long day. The tequenos were absolutely delicious and the beans were great. Happy I tried this on a rainy day where I was feeling blah as something hearty and filling. read more

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My first time visiting and I was immediately greeted upon entry. I was told about the lunch special and decided to go with that. I got pork belly and fried rice. The pork was delicious but mostly fat. I was not a huge fan of the rice but the creamy sauce made up for it. Huge portions. I definitely plan on visiting again. Check them out Yelpers. read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Pork belly and fried rice - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Don Cha never disappoints. Their dishes are amazingly delicious and their menu has a large variety of great options. My favorite drink is pisco sour and Lucuma. I recommend sharing a couple of main dishes and an appetizer, it's plenty of food for two people if you are hungry. Their causa encevichada is very tasty and lomo saltado will always be one of my favorite ones. Service is fast and they are always super friendly and nice. Their location is big, has plenty of tables. Great place for a birthday dinner. read more

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Food was delicious, portions were bigger than expected. Food came out in timely order.

Great food and great service! Pepe was our server and he was really good. The fried plantains were the best I've had in years. If you've never had Peruvian, Their menu has pictures and great descriptions and the servers are friendly and knowledgeable. A must try in FWB! read more

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Nice service; no waiting. The burgers are really good and the apps are tasty. The sauce makes it delicious! read more

The starter was stale fried corn... we waited over 30 minutes for our meal and the fish was chewy, the soup had no flavor, the calamari was like a tire. We also got a soup and it was just chicken and dumplings without the flavor or dumplings. They threw in a 5 inch 3 inch wide piece of chicken. Literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to in Fort Walton and I've lived here for 5 years. It was also $20+ a plate. This place sucks read more

Don Cha is hands down my favorite restaurant in FWB! The lomo saltado is the best around, and the service is always excellent. Pepe is such a great addition to the team -- super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you're looking for amazing food at a great price! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Don Cha Peruvian is amazing! The food is authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Pepe provided outstanding service and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to come back! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Don Cha is hands-down one of the best restaurants in the area. I've been twice so far and tried the Lomo Saltado and Pescado a Lo Macho- and can't wait to go back again to try new dishes! I'm a big fan of their sweet plantains, too. The service is friendly and accommodating. I have only been in for lunch time, but I'm sure it would be a desirable stop for dinner as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Excellent food and drinks, everything came out quickly, the server was kind, and food tasted amazing. We especially loved our ceviche and lomo saltado (not pictured) read more

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Food was amazing! The sauce on the octopus was awesome and our server Pepe was very kind! Highly recommend this place it has some very nice traditional music playing in the back aswell! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Pulpo anticuchero and Leche de Tigre de Langostinos - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

hands down the best food i've ever eaten!! our server was pepe and he was AMAZING!! he was very kind (best service ever) and our food also came out very quick! i could not recommend this place more. the food, drinks, and atmosphere were so perfect for any group looking for somewhere to eat amazing food whether you've tried peruvian food or not. we had never tried it before and left craving more!! there are SO many great options and all of the food was so good!! you can really tell that there is so much heart and effort put into everything in this restaurant! :) read more

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We have been wanting to try this place the past few years. We finally made it here. My husband was told by someone he met who told him to try the chicken but he didn't. I like pork and there was plenty on the menu. We are fairly new to this food as we have only been to a Peruvian Restaurant a couple of times over the years. We started with an appetizer of fried yuca which came with a creamy yellow sauce. They were good, almost reminded me of large thick French fries with the dipping sauce. I had a thick passion juice drink that was tasty and filling. I had a pork sandwich with sweet potatoes. (Pan con Chicharròn Pork, fried sweet potatoes and seasoned red onion) It was served on a solid square bun and tasty. My husband had a Tacu Tacu Con Lomo Montado Refried beans and rice mixed together with sauteed steak, red onions, tomatoes and egg but his was with pork, which was tasty. I tasted the rice and beans mixture and loved it. The meat was also tender and delicious. I was trying to find it on the menu to give a better description but couldn't find it with pork. It is possible we had ordered a special that isn't shown on the online menu. The description above is for the beef-just swap out with pork. Servers and cashier were very friendly and welcoming. Decor was interesting. We had stopped in for lunch and the clientele at the time was military personnel. I would love to stop back again to try more but our stay here is short and hard to hit all our faves. If we don't hit this place this year we will make it next year. read more

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We never have been to a Peruvian restaurant before and told the owner I may not go to another as I am unsure they will be as good. We couldn't pronounce what we tried but we all enjoyed our dishes and appetizers. Don't let the neighborhood scare you it is worth the stop. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Papa rellena - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Excellent food with friendly service and nice ambience. The menu has many options and requires multiple visits. read more

Expensive dishes and I had better Peruvian tasting food on other locations I've been. Service was kind of slow as we had to look at her for refills if our drinks since she barely came to our table. I always go for fish ceviche and it was mid. The lomo saltado, I tried it from wife's... not good. One and done for this place. read more

This is some of the best food, Peruvian food, I have ever had. It even beats what I had in Peru!! Pepe did a good job explaining the menu to us. You cannot go wrong asking questions! And to top it off they have multiple Peruvian beer choices! read more

Fantastic! The food is so delicious. I had the Pescado a lo Macho and passion fruit juice. I was overwhelmed by the menu because everything looked so delicious! The staff is very friendly and helpful. My waiter, Pepe, helped me choose my food and brought me some juice samples to help me choose. Cool atmosphere with some beautiful art. I'll definitely be back! Overall - authentic and wonderful. read more

Food was amazing as usual. Portions are huge but I ate all of my estafado de Res (beef stew) since I hadn't eaten all day. Normally I would take half home. My husbands plate was also huge, saltado vegetariano. Excellent service by Pepe! He was friendly and on top of everything we needed. read more

Definite Peruvian flavors abound. You need to check the menu carefully--it's filled with a variety of delightful dishes from south of the equator. Yucca fries were hot, crispy outside and tender inside. The accompanying yellow dipping sauce was forgettably bland. Mahi-mahi was bold and lime laden (loved the flavor) (Wife did not care for the amount of red onion on top. I also had "Chancho al Cilindro" - nicely charred, flavorful, but very dry, smoked pork. The sweet and spicy glaze was great but I definitley would have liked more. Served with white rice, salad, and potatoes all of which were "meh." Peruvian beer was great! Service was swift and efficient. Our server and host were both very congenial. read more

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Excellent food every time! Always on the list for lunch or dinner out. Worth making time for a meal there.

Love this place, the people, and the Food! Excellent choice every time. Authentic, a great location and a local favorite. Highly recommend. P. S. The Family (kiddos too) also loves this place. read more

As a Peruvian myself, the food here exceeded my expectations!! So much flavor, great portions, it was as authentic as it gets. 5 stars for me Loved it so much, we came here 3 times during our 5 day stay LOL. I got the lomo saltado, ceviche trío plater, anticuchos, and flan! When you walk into the restaurant, it feels like one from Peru (: the ambiance was great. The staff here is so sweet & provided an amazing experience for us! super grateful we found this spot and can't wait to be back next year! read more

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I've been to Don Cha a few times, their Chaufas de la Casa (Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice) is phenomenal, and is my favorite dish. All the food you get here is high quality and the staff are very nice. Our server tonight was Pepe, he was kind and helped our table figure out what everyone wanted from the menu, and told me I actually almost got the pronunciation of the dish right! The place has futbol playing on the TVs, Peruvian flags all around, Spanish music over the intercom, and Mesoamerican-themed hangings and paintings. Everything is delightfully authentic. I'd definitely recommend eating here. (I'd include a picture of the food, but I kinda inhaled it before I could) read more

We had a stranger recommend this restaurant to my family and I on our 3 day visit from Texas. Well we are glad that we took the recommendation and went for it. The service was top-notch attentive without being intrusive. Our server was knowledgeable and offered fantastic recommendations. We tried the shrimp ceviche, rice with shrimp and the mix plate with chicken, sausage and pork it was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to return to Fort Walton and be able try more from the menu. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a new food experience or just a real wonder meal. read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Some of our delicious food (sorry we forgot to take a picture before we strayed eating) - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Everything about this place was amazing! Food was great. We ordered the papa a la huancaina as an appetizer. For entrees, we are ceviche & chaufa with chicken. Both were spectacular and their hot sauce was delicious. Our waitress was great & attentive and the ambiance of the room was lively. Would recommend! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Papa a la huancaina - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The service and recommends are always stellar when we come here. I took the recommendation of the waitress and really enjoyed the dish. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Pork belly plate - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Hole in the wall but good food and good mix drink. Our family love it. Good atmosphere good service and food come out fast and large portions. read more

Flavorful food that's a nice change from the Tex nex that has become so popular recently.

The place has a calming atmosphere with a lot of remembrances of Peruvian culture on the wall that help walk you into a true cultural experience. The Pisco sour both the traditional lime and the Maracuya were light and refreshing yet powerful like the Incas. I started with the ceviche Taypa , it was bountiful and flavorful with all your expected traditional Peruvian ceviche garnishes very authentic and intentional. I ordered a popular dish the Lomo saltado but "a Lo Pobre" which I ya fried and egg and plátanos maduros ! It feels like this dish was made as if I was the only costumer , each element done to precision with impeccable taste and texture! The hostesses and server were so timely and kind ! read more

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Difficult to find decent authentic Peruvian food. Went with a small group who cleaned their plates and bowls quickly. Very good, hearty portions! read more

If I could give a million stars for this restaurant I would! amazing food and amazing people who work there! everything is authentic! our waitress Stephanie was so sweet and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients! the manager Carlos was so attentive and taught us so much about the pure ingredients used in the Peruvian dishes! we loved it so much we went back during the same week! we will definitely return and if you aren't sure about trying Peruvian food, you need to now because it is by far one of the best restaurants in Pensacola! read more

This was a welcome surprise. We recently went to Peru and were craving some of the staples we had while there. It was a culinary-based trip and we found ourselves really connected with the Peruvian cuisine. A friend recommended Don Cha and we went for my birthday. Quite simply it was phenomenal. From the Lima-inspired external art to the inside decorations and table of Peruvian goods, there was a channeling of Peru that set the tone immediately. The family-run business was full of hard-working and kind servers and hostesses and they were attentive and invested in providing a good meal experience. The menu was filled with things we desperately wanted to try. The portions were huge, though, so we had to limit to a couple choices. I had a pisco sour with Lomo Saltado made with beef tenderloin. The drink was perfectly made and the Lomo was exquisite with giant fried potato wedges that allowed you to soak up the remaining juices with ease. My wife got the Trio Don Cha with three items: fresh ceviche with slabs of white fish, fried calamari with a side of Peruvian hot pepper sauce (requested separately) and a mixed seafood and rice. She raved about it and couldn't wait to figure out when we were coming back. Our daughter fell in love with Chicha Morrada, which the restaurant boils their own purple corn and mixes with pineapple and apple juices and their own spice mix. It was incredible. Wish I had ordered a glass as well. She also had chaufa or Peruvian chicken fried rice which was exquisitely cooked and flavorful. This will absolutely become a regular stop for us as we go back to try different piscos, ceviches, saltipapas, causas and more eclectic dishes that were on the menu. read more

Friendly and very efficient staff! We ordered lomo saltado and arroz con mariscos. For drinks, we had a very delicious chicha morada and a perfectly made pisco sour. All were fantastic ! read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Arroz con mariscos on top and lomo saltado on the bottom - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The food was so good. Lots of flavors. Very friendly staff. Everything arrived quick! The place is very spacious and clean. Will definably be back. read more

Don Cha Peruvian Food - Lomo Saltado a Lo Pobre! - Peruvian Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fantastic I can't believe it took me so long to try them. Top eats in FWB! Arroz Criollo was incredible! Thank you!