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    El Aji Peruano

    4.7 (96 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian, Desserts, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Seco a la norteña
    David P.

    The food is so colorful and vibrant, it's almost like it's not supposed to be eaten. With the color comes the flavor. It's helpful that the service is incredibly friendly, too. Casual spot with a Peruvian vibe. I love this place. Had the saltado and papa rellena today. I can't wait to come back already.

    Leeanna C.

    I love this spot! It's so delicious! They're relatively new, but it's been a few months since opening now and I can't believe I waited so long when I love Peruvian food so much. The food exceeded my expectations though. Even the kids fried chicken was delicious. Every single thing we ate was so flavorful. Some of the items we ordered, I was so excited to eat, that I didn't even get pictures of it, hehe.

    Ceviche Mixto

    Great service and wonderful food every time I'm here. Come and enjoy this little gem in Banning.

    Tiffany C.

    Service and food were amazing. I have nothing bad to say about the food. We loved it. We got everything pretty quick but there was only 1 other table occupied. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it's sooo expensive. The appetizer we got with the two papa relleno was over $17. For two of us that included a 2 drinks , 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert in the $100 range.

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    Jim M.

    Well I'm never disappointed with the service and delicious food here. The owners are very nice people. Tina and I enjoyed a rock fish dinner and a rib eye steak with rice dinner. They are adding live music entertainment on August 30th 2025 6PM

    Escabeche De Pescado
    Rosanna M.

    My mom, daughter and I ventured to Banning just to try El Aji Peruano. Where there is Peruvian food, I will travel to it! The inside is clean and decorated with Peruvian decor. It has a family restaurant vibe with an elevated menu. We loved the selection of dishes to choose from. Not all Peruvian places offer dishes like Seco and Escabeche. We ordered both the beef and shrimp saltados. Both had delicious flavors. I just always prefer a little more jugo. We also had the Seco and it was incredible. 5 stars for tender and flavorful meat with the perfect accompaniments, rice, beans, pickled onions. The Tallarines was delicious with the right amount of sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly. The escabeche pescado was not our favorite, it could have used some more flavor. We also tried the alfajores and lucuma ice cream for dessert. The Ice cream was of course delicious but the cookies were to die for. The cookies melt in your mouth and had the right amount of caramel. The service was friendly and attentive. The chef even came out to meet us. We're so glad to have found this place. We can't wait to come back and try everything they have to offer.

    Gotta try the Fried Plantains
    Grecia I.

    This cozy Peruvian spot feels like walking into someone's home-- Let's talk about the food! It's legit Peruvian comfort: bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and that unmistakable homemade touch. The Saltado is tender and seasoned well, and the Ceviche is bright, citrusy, and loaded with chunks of fish. Portions? Fair--you'll leave full and happy (and maybe with leftovers). There's also lots of food to choose from, whether you're into seafood, grilled meats, or vegetarian plates. Pair your meal with one of their pisco cocktails or a traditional chicha morada This place isn't about flash. It's about soul. If you're craving a hearty, homemade flavorful meal in a spot that feels like your friend's kitchen (if your friend happened to be a fantastic Peruvian chef), you'll want to keep this one in your regular rotation. Gracias for a delicious birthday dinner!

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    Chris C.

    Finally checked out this place and never had Peruvian food before and wow it's really good and flavorful, also smells really delicious, got the Tallerin Verde with ribeye, Tallerin Saltado with chicken and had to try the beans. Ribeye was very tender that had a good marinade taste, pesto noodles were a good match. Chicken was tasty as well and the beans were just how I like them, also had a Peruvian Pilsner while I waited for my takeout order, will be going back for the 2 for 1 beers happy hour. Aldo is a great chef and his wife and crew were great hosts.

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    Sariah C.

    Came here to try the food And had the best experience ever ! Norma, our server was the most sweetest lady ever and i bought every dish she recommended. The location and inside made me feel like i was at their home. it was so good definitely coming back 10/10 no complaints !

    Empanadas
    Renee S.

    New Peruvian restaurant in banning. A lot of people were talking about this place on Facebook so we decided to give it a try. They happened to be getting their sign in front of the restaurant which is great so that they won't be confused with the former owners. It's pretty small inside about eight tables, but they offer wait service. The service was OK, lacked warmth. There were a lot of great sauces but very small containers. I enjoyed the sauces that I tried. I liked the Peruvian empanada, and I thought the Lomo Saltado was very flavorful with a good quality of meat however, there was very little meat. I would the food 4 stars. Sodas are canned or you can try the inka cola. Some of the drinks weren't available. I will say this, at the end, she comes up to the table and says our total, but doesn't provide a paper check only tells us the price and to scan the card on an iPad. You can't customize the tip so you have to choose between 15, 18 and 20% (or nothing). I entered my phone number to get a receipt by text. Check your receipt. They double charged us tax.

    Saltado Beef Empanada single Arroz Con Pollo
    Emily D.

    This place is one of the BEST Peruvian restaurants I've ever tried! I've tried several in my foodie adventure and never one was good enough for me to write a review. Their chicken is definitely marinated to perfect as it soaks up all the flavors but still remain juicy! Their empanadas are so unique the shell the use stays crispy and never gets soggy! Don't even mention the aji sauce, it is soooo addictive!!! I am drooling as I'm writing this..

    Chicken plate

    This is our 3rd time here we absolutely love it the food is fresh and so good & the service has always been great. Definitely recommend & will definitely keep coming back.

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    yvette s.

    I had no idea this restaurant was even here Found out they've been open since February I got a email from Yelp on this local Peruvian restaurant and I'm so happy I love Peruvian food I ordered a to go order Please be patient as they do prepare food fresh Great customer service and the food was delicious Cute little restaurant and ambiance inside I definitely will be back So glad I found this little hidden gem in banning

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    I give this place a five star just tried it today. All three plates that I got were amazing. Definitely coming back to this place.

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    Aldo L.

    Thanks for the review and glad you enjoy our food

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    1 year ago

    Food was spectacular! Refreshing to have a change of pace in Banning/Beaumont. Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Love the food and services. This place is a really good place to go eat with family and friends!

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    I recommend to try Peruvian food and come to this restaurant because the food is to delicious.

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