Pachamama is a gem! It's small, but cozy. We went there with 16 people last night at 2 tables, so…read morewe had a chance to see or taste what others had. All 16 LOVED the food. With so many people, the dinner was a bit slow to come out all at once, but well worth the short wait. It was hot and perfectly cooked. And there was lots of it. You won't leave hungry. Only one young gentleman to bus, serve, and accommodate us. He kept the orders straight, was attentive and provided excellent service. The owner (I presume) came out a few times to chat and say goodbye. A very cordial atmosphere! The menu is extensive, mostly chicken, beef, and sea food. No pork that I saw. We left happy and satisfied!!! A wonderful place that we'll put on our go-to places! Jim Thomas / DeKalb

What a great gem of the authentic Peruvian cuisine we acquired in Sycamore. Lovely atmosphere,…read moreattentive service and most importantly very tasty cuisine. My ceviche de pescado made of chopped white fish marinated in fresh lime citrus juices, garlic, ginger and rocoto chili and served with sweet potatoes and Peruvian corn was absolutely delicious with its very balanced flavor. My friends tasted 2 different types of chicken dishes ( Pollada Peruana and Milanese de pollo ) and loved both of them. I noticed that the chicken was not heavily breaded which is a considerable plus. I like that the restaurant varies its special offerings on the weekends that they publish on Facebook. I will be back soon to try the new dishes at this cozy restaurant!

Fantastic Peruvian food!!! Such a cute restaurant with salsa music in the background for ambiance…read more All the servers were so nice especially Araceli! Hands down the best mazamorra I have ever had in this city!!!! It was warm, delicious, and not ridiculous sweet. The meat in the tallarines and diabla were cooked to perfection and seasoned so well! Juicy and so full of flavor! The causa was light, fluffy and melt in your mouth! 10/10, will recommend and very good! Only recommendation I have is warm the bread that comes table side!

1+ BYOB 1+ presentation…read more 1+ staff -1 food taste -1 cork fee no cork 1+ ambiance 0 price

First time trying it out. The food was delicious! Good seasoning and the steak was the see and…read morejuicy sound recommend:)

Lugar perfecto para comer, celebrar fiestas de todo tipo, buena atencion, servicio, ambiente,…read more decoracion, los mejores amfitriones Glenda y Carlos, Gracias! ​

In the middle of having an absolutely delicious meal. I have to come on and say everything about…read morethis restaurant is perfect. Very homey vibe with lots of places to sit. Our server Cecilia was prompt efficient and gave me and my partner incredible recommendations and service. I went outside my comfort zone and her recommendation was unbelievably good. Will be back over and over again. Worth every penny. Thank you Cecilia for being kind and thank you to the talented kitchen crew of Taste of Peru.

I've been wanting to try this place for forever. I was happy to find a Peruvian restaurant nearby…read moredescribed as a "hole in the wall" that was made famous by Guy Fieri but I wasn't blown away by my experience. Flavor is there. The tamal was good but spicy. And the ceviche mixto had the texture of frozen fish. I wouldn't recommend getting fish here. I might keep looking for my go to Peruvian spot .

The restaurant is such a nice and comfortable setting. The service was fantastic!…read more The food was so delicious and made fresh to eat. I loved the haucatay dip for the empanadas and I think it paired better than the olive / mayo dip that came with the yuca fries. I will return when I'm back in town!

Cabra was stop #2 on our seven-restaurant Chicago food tour, and somehow we went from one gorgeous…read morerestaurant straight into another. The rooftop setting is beautiful and the city views are AMAZING. Definitely one of those spaces where you immediately want to look around before you even look at the menu. Service was great, and the food was intriguing & creative. Avocado Dip seemed simple but couldn't stop eating it, and loved the Tuna Tataki and Chicken Thighs. I had the Cabra Cooler - a rotating frozen drink. It was purple and made with Ube - so delicious and fun!

Very nice place for some modern Peruvian food. The service was outstanding. The waiter even made a…read morecocktail that wasn't even on the menu. Loved the feeling and ambiance of the place.

Truly a must-go in Rockford for anyone wanting to break away from the reruns of meat and potatoes…read moreof typical Midwestern cuisine. Honestly, this spot seems out of place in Rockford and seems like something you would find in a bigger city. The decor is colorful and bright, the drink selection is very impressive and creative and the menu is broad yet impeccably put together. I've been here a few times and had some excellent meals, though I'd like to mention the recent restaurant week menu. I brought my fiancé and parents here for a weekend dinner and they were a little skeptical about the empty restaurant. For the weekend, there were a lot of people waking right past, but perhaps the sub-zero temperatures were keeping their eyes focused on getting to their cars only. We were greeted warmly by the server/hostess/bartender (she wore many hats that night!) and ushered to a tablescape that seemed almost too nice to be in the Forest City. We ordered drinks per our server's recommendations and were not disappointed. Full of tropical fruits, peruvian liquors, and a little kick (not all are spicy, just ones we chose)...they were a delight. All were served in fantastical glassware ranging from a mirrored martini glass, a stemmed glass with dangling chili peppers, and a gorilla head. Yep, you read that correctly. My drink was served in a painted gorilla head with star fruit on top. Absolutely delicious. We ordered an appetizer with mussels, ceviche, and a potato dish, as well as fried cassava. To my delight all the seafood tasted nearly as fresh as a coastal city where the fish is likely just out of the water. Everything was perfectly seasoned and not too chewy. The mains were another home run-- the guys got a VERY hearty pork stew and a beef and potato dish (so even those who still want meat and potatoes can feel at home here!) and the ladies a fish dish with a red sauce and a squid ink orzo with seafood. Nothing left us wanting more, but for me the orzo was a complete surprise. It was a gorgeous presentation with exquisite color and the flavor-- so light and yet so... there is no other word for it... buttery. EVERYONE at the table needed more than a bite. We rounded off dessert with a passion fruit mousse (honestly we were stuffed but felt we had to try something else as everything was so scrumptious) and rolled out of there talking about how shocking it was to have SUCH a high-quality and unique place in downtown Rockford. They got more tables as the night continued, but I'd have loved to see more. I would HATE for the people of Rockford not to have this experience. A few tips, the prices are higher than some of the other places in the area (as is the quality!), so be aware. Also they make everything fresh so plan for the evening to be a bit longer than elsewhere. But I cannot stress enough that no matter your tastes you will be very well cared for here, and have an experience you'll remember. And if you're not sure what to order, ask! The owners and servers are knowledgeable and friendly. They will steer you well! Tl;dr: This place is a foodie experience seemingly transported from a bigger city, and we are lucky to have it here in Rockford! Give them a try!

We recently visited this restaurant after driving past and stopped to give it a try. We tried…read moreseveral different things on the menu. The staff were very nice and helpful and explained the dishes and made some recommendations. The inside is very plain and shows that it was clearly a convenience store before. Definitely needs some decorating but I'm sure that will come with time as they are still fairly new (been open for over a year). The food was tasty and we didn't love everything but we enjoyed trying new things. I loved the Peti sandwich and the plantain chips and empanadas were tasty as well. We will definitely return to try some different dishes next time.

I tried for the first time. Great friendly service. The Chicken was much too salty for my taste,…read moredidn't care for the rice, I did like the salad.

- AMAZING - reservations made online, we were seated…read morepromptly, service was excellent, staff was friendly and helpful - super trendy up scale Peruvian dining, very aesthetic and great for dinner 1. Arroz con Mariscos 5/5 - deep flavors, generously portion of octupus, so filling I loved this! 2. Papitas Tanta 4/5 - super crisp and soft inside - sauce tastes similar to egg yolk super creamy 3. Anticucho (grilled skewer, lomito) 5/5 - soooo delicious, fatty and great char - comes with potatoes too 4. Pulpo Anticuchero 5/5 - Absolutely delicious, the sauce and avocado was the perfect pairing - octopus was cooked perfectly 5. Empanada Trio 4/5 - perfect way to sample the different flavors - my favorite of the three was chicken - super crisp, very doughy and heavy

Came here for brunch with the girls and really liked it. I brought one of my friends who's Peruvian…read moreand she loved it too, so that was a good sign lol. I got the French toast and it was sooo good. Definitely sweet, but the berries helped balance it out and I ate basically all of it. The restaurant itself is really colorful and welcoming, and just has a fun vibe for brunch. Would definitely come back, especially for the French toast.

We're from out of town but my daughter had been to this restaurant before and insisted we go there…read more The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had anticuchos, papa rellenano, Aji De Gallina, arroz chaufa with mariscos, and another seafood rice dish that I can't remember the name. Everything was so good. We have loved dessert but they didn't have any that day.

I've been craving Peruvian food for a while. I'm from the DC area, where places like Sardi's serve…read morecharbroiled chicken with those amazing green and yellow sauces. I was hoping to find something similar here in Chicago, but since that doesn't really exist, I searched for authentic Peruvian cuisine instead, and that's how I found this spot. I came on a weeknight to treat myself to dinner. I'll be honest: the place looked a bit sketchy from the outside. I even walked past it at first because there were only two people inside, and the restaurant looked pretty empty and uninviting. But since I had already driven nearly 30 minutes, I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! I was greeted and seated right away and given time to look over the menu. The ceviche de pescado came out quickly, super fresh, and in a huge portion: honestly one of the largest ceviche dishes I've ever seen at a restaurant. I also ordered lomo saltado, one of the staples. It came with a generous serving of rice and beef. I do wish it had more fries, but that's an easy fix at home. The sauce was exactly what I expected: rich and flavorful. Service was good, especially for a small, family-owned restaurant. My only complaint was the water: When I asked for regular water, it tasted like it came straight from an unfiltered faucet, so I wasn't a fan of that. The good news is that they are BYOB! Overall, despite the first impression from the outside, the food was delicious and worth the trip.