We are so glad we decided to try this place! I was a little nervous because my kids are pretty picky eaters, and I wasn't sure how they'd feel about Peruvian food. To my surprise, they loved it! They shared the fried fish with fries and rice, which reminded them of fish sticks, and they also really enjoyed the sausage plate. My other son ordered the pasta with New York steak and said, finally a place that knows how to cook a perfect steak I ordered the lomo saltado, which was exactly what I had been craving.... I had only tried it before at another Peruvian restaurant in Tarzana that has since closed, so I was excited to find a new spot. This one was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. Everything we tried was fresh and tasted amazing. The food was outstanding, and the whole family left happy. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

El Aji Picante - Seafood Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Tried the Lomo Saltado wasn't bad,but ... it didn't give me the WOW a bit dried. My brother got his own plate barely any meat was mostly rice and beans. Service was great. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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I was really disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the lomo saltado chicken and the fish ceviche, and unfortunately neither dish met expectations. The chicken was very chunky and had a lot of fatty pieces, which made it unenjoyable. The ceviche tasted fishy and lacked the fresh lemon flavor you would expect from a good ceviche. The mimosas were also disappointing -- they had very little flavor. I was especially surprised because this place is known for their famous green sauce, but even that was underwhelming and didn't have much flavor. On top of the food issues, the service was not great. Our server never came back to check on us, didn't ask if we needed drink refills, and we were left feeling overlooked. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but overall the food quality and service were disappointing. I hope they can improve because the potential is there. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo saltado fish ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

I've seen so much social media hype for this restaurant and I've been looking for a new spot in the SFV for my Peruvian fix. Cause I went to another viral spot in NoHo that was trash! Thankfully this wasn't that bad. Was it great, no but we ate all of our food unlike the previous spot. Service was great, so not an issue with personnel. It's a small restaurant on a strip mall, and on a Sunday evening we parked easily. It's a bit far for me, being that it is in the northwest part of Chatsworth. My disappointment with the cane came from various points. First, I ordered the Seco and it literally was seco. The beans needed more moisture, either from the cook alone or added sauce on top, and they weren't very seasoned either. Also for over $20, the dish had two small pieces of beef. I get it, with inflation it's pricey, but I'd think that you can charge a little extra and give more of it. A couple of bites and I had a place of rice and beans only. With the Lomo Saltado, both my sister and I thought it had good flavor but again was dry and definitely needed more sauce. The fries are solid here, no complaint there. And the ajis are superb, spicy but very flavorful. Didn't reach our collective expectation but it was not a bad experience either. Was just ok in my opinion. read more

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OMG!! This is a treasure find! I was next door doing laundry around lunch time and decided to come to EAP...the onions were smelling good. I love Peruvian food so I knew it would be good...especially from the photos outside. The place was very clean and we were welcomed as soon as we came in. Everything looked great on the menu looked amazing. After ordering we received bread at our table and a jalapeño green sauce. Our food came out shortly. We were very pleased. Everything was so flavorful! Will definitely be back to support this independent business. read more

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Place is located in a shopping center. It's small but plenty of parking. The food was really good. We got the lomo saltado and pollo saltado. This is the second time I've been here. First time we dined in and the service was great. Second time I ordered take out and it did not disappoint. read more

The people that originated the salsa and bachata! They're Peruvian I found that out while talking to the staff. Who knew So anyways we walk into the restaurant super good interaction. Staff are really sweet. Mind you it's our first time so we're ordering stuff the lady says one is liver the other was heart! Moral of the story we had a Lomo Saltodo and sec de res con frijoles. With an Inca kola that reminds me of kola champagne from the islands. BOMB I just be trying stuff but I definitely don't regret it. Paella your next! read more

Great "fast food" type of Peruvian spot. Its not plush and cozy but it's sit down and they serve you. They are friendly and the place was pretty busy on a Sunday evening. It maintained about a 50% capacity while we ate there and there was a lot of take out. We ordered Lomo Saltado, a beef tamal, Ronda marina and the arroz con mariscos. Everything was flavorful and hot. We ordered a good amount of food and had leftovers for lunch the next day. The parking is ample enough and busy enough with lots of cars coming and going at this strip mall. I'd come again in a heartbeat. read more

Even though the corner is not exactly the most inspiring one in the valley, I've been wanting to try this place to compare it to Fina Estampa down Mason Ave, aka Amazon takeover lot. Braved myself and said VAMANOS GRINGO. Very simple clean layout; sat and after ordering was served a delicious long thin sourdough bread with the traditional spicy green cilantro jalapeno lime sauce. The bread was simply divine! Delicious and wanted more but held back to have room for the main dish,a Lomo saltado with camarones y carne, my usual order. After 15 min came out and looked great as picture shows; the shrimp was good, the rice was perfectly cooked, fries underneath lukewarm but not unedible still enjoyed. Unfortunately the meat was an epic disaster. I spit out almost every piece; I think six out of the eight pieces if I counted correctly. It was impossible to chew and break down. Almost ran out of napkins from putting spit out meat and rolling up into the utensils bag. Really wanted to give this the big five *****, but with a meat this comically tough, I have to knock it down a couple. I mentioned that it was very hard to chew to the cashier ,, she gave me 10% off, but in all honesty this this should have been fully refunded it was that full of sinew. And I noticed they add the dreaded 4% surcharge for credit cards so the three stars gets auto knocked down to two as I have no mercy when it comes to this bullshit charge that's popping up all over restaurants. I am a small business owner and would never think of charging my customers for using a credit card, but instead appreciate their business and pay for the credit card charge myself as all business establishments should. Fina Estampa remains king and I will probably stick to it when craving Peruvian, as it is just too risky to gamble on unknown Peruvian restaurants and come across meat to this impossible to chew and blow 35 bucks to find out. read more

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The big amount of food doesn't make it better. Less is better. My soup was bland. I put two teaspoons of salt and a lotes of pepper, little better but not. I can't eat, I just pay but never come again. We order a Lomo Saltado, and a recommended soup by the waitress and 2 maracuya juice and pay $53. read more

El Aji Picante - Soup - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Plenty of Flavor and will definitely be returning for more of their menu choices. Until then, Déjame que te cuente, limeño Déjame que te diga la gloria Del ensueño que evoca la memoria Del viejo puente, del río y la alameda Sulpayki read more

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The best ceviche I have ever eaten. They also have incredible fried rice as well. I also love the calamari. Everybody there is super friendly and helpful. The inside is simple. I prefer getting take-out as they can get busy. read more

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This place was seriously so good. I'm half Peruvian, so I grew up around this kind of food and I can usually tell right away when a Peruvian restaurant is the real deal -- and this one absolutely is. The lomo saltado was super juicy and packed with flavor, and the ceviche was fresh and honestly one of the best I've had in a while. Everything just tasted authentic and really well made. Definitely coming back. read more

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Let me say the food here is fresh and delicious , every bite I wanted more. The rhonda marina is so good I could eat it every day, it's lowkey but the service is nice , the waitress were helpful because it's all new to me read more

Today's chefs special they had my two favorite Peruvian dishes. The green spaghetti & the crema de rocoto. It was around $12 for the entire meal & it tasted amazing. The crema de rocoto was absolutely creamy, tasty, & had a perfect kick of spice. The green spaghetti was a big portion & I couldn't finish it all but it was delicious & creamy. I recommend always asking what the chefs special is. read more

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We came here for an early dinner on a Sunday. The place was nearly empty so we thought we'd get decent service, there were two servers. We were seated but didn't get menus until we asked for them. When we ordered we had to go ask the waitress for silverware. Upon eating one of the kids needed a napkin so we had to grab it from another table. The food was so bland, it did not have flavor. My steak was very well done even though I had asked for medium. The egg however had so much raw runny egg white I had to scrape it off and avoid it in my meal. We had finished our water carafe so I asked for more so we could refill our own cups, the server took it but never came back with more water. The inside looks pretty depressing. If you try this place don't expect to have all your dining needs met, be prepared for a flavorless meal, and a meh setting. read more

Best Peruvian restaurant in the valley. The owners and chefs are actually Peruvian, so you can taste the authenticity. Food was served fast and presented very well. The service is great as well! very chill and modern spot. Would recommend to anyone looking for some delicious food or drinks. read more

Finally got to try this place. I was a little concerned about the mixed reviews, although I think they are under new management. They have a daily special that includes a starter and entree (maybe a drink too?) . The day I went, it was papa a la Huancaina and ají de gallina. My husband had a saltado de lomo y camarones. So delicious. The green salsa picante was very flavorful. Everything was fresh and the server was very attentive, but not annoying. They also serve bread and butter to start. read more

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Never disappoints. Every time I have this plate it seems like it just gets better and better. Like I said and continue to say the best Peruvian spot in the valley 110% Before and after pics....(shrimps did get eaten lol....save the best for last) read more

El Aji Picante - Saltado Cielo, Mar y Tierra - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

The food was delicious and definitely recommended! The chicken causa and the ceviche... sooo good read more

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Place is clean. Attendants are very professional. Take out. Chupe de camarones was very good. Lomo saltado's meat was not tender. Good flavored. read more

Want to start off with the service. The two ladies when you first walk in were amazing and super super sweet. They were attentive and seemed happy to be working which was a great atmosphere already. They set the mood for the amazing food that is served!!! I ordered the bistec a la pobre and the steak was cooked to perfection and super flavorful. The green sauce ass such an amazing taste on your food too. I truly enjoyed everything on my plate. The plantains were sweet and a good combination when eating with the sauce that has a kick to it. If you're ever in the Chatsworth area you have to come by and try this place. The service alone makes me want to come back. They definitely know what they're doing here! read more

El Aji Picante - Bisteck a lo Pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Pésimo restaurante en general. Ahora fui a la 1 en punto por el menu especial: Ceviche + Bistec a lo pobre o Areoz con pollo y Oh sorpresa! Solo hay arroz con pollo. Segun estos tipos que se creen muy hábiles el bistec se agotó!!! En menos de 2 horas, increíble! Y no es la Primera vez que sucede, la anterior la dejé pasar pero esta vez no. Esto ya es estafa!!! Y les pregunto si tienen el Bistec a lo pobre del menú regular y dicen que si... pero que es otra carne distinta y mas cara a la del menu especial. What??? Entonces, estan estafando a la gente con publicidad engañosa solo para atraer clientes... estos tipos creen q todavía estan en Peru y pueden hacer esas mañas. Ni mas a este restaurante, califico 1 Estrella nomas porque no hay 0 Estrellas. Vayan a Fina Estampa que esta a solo unas cuadras mas, mejor servicio, comida y sobre todo sí cumplen con lo que anuncian. read more

Excelente atención por parte de Thalía Y la comida exquisita , deliciosa Super recomiendo ceviche y piqueo marino read more

Let me paint you a picture: Imagine eating Aji de Gallina and a Lomo while Tu Con El is playing in the background? Sensational. read more

El Aji Picante - Let me paint you a picture: Imagine eating Aji de Gallina and a Lomo while Tu Con El is playing in the background? Sensational. - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Muy Rica la comida y muy buena la atencion .. Muy recommendado .. el lugar muy Limpia y organizado y te da la comida muy rapida read more

Loved the appetizers. The causa and Peruvian tamale were quite good. The tallarines a la huancaina with lomo, not so much. The meat was tough and also the bathroom was out of service. read more

BEST PERUVIAN FOOD IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY!!! We were very impressed with the service and the food! The Jalea was incredible! This is our second time, and won't be the last! :) read more

El Aji Picante - JALEA !!! - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Horrible Peruvian food I ordered the lomo saltado they give you huge dry chunks of meat seems like this establishment does not care about the dishes they serve specially for the price. Definitely don't recommend. read more

Great tasty authentic Peruvian food along with great service! Highly recommended! Also in convenient location that is easily accessible with lots of parking spots. read more

This place gave me food poisoning...so proceed with caution, besides that seems like everyone else enjoyed the vibe and music

The fried rice tasted old and overly seasoned. Even the smell was intolerable. It had alot of meat but no point if it tasted like if it was in the trash. The meat and shrimp saltado was alright. The only thing that was excellent was the Inca cola. smh read more

This has been THE Peruvian spot whenever I visit the valley! I have dined in and placed to go orders 4-5 times and always had a great experience. My go to is the delicious lomo saltado since it is my favorite Peruvian dish. However, don't sleep on the ceviche! All the ingredients are super fresh and the flavors have a nice citrus balance. read more

El Aji Picante - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Don't sleep on this place the food is next level. The lomo saltado is unforgettable: tender steak, fries that stay crispy under that rich, savory sauce, and flavors that hit hard in the best way. The ceviche is crazy fresh with the perfect citrus punch and textures that keep you going back for more. Portions are big, the plates come out looking amazing, and everything tastes straight-up authentic. Hands down one of the best Peruvian food spots you'll find the kind of meal that makes you want to bring all your friends back with you. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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Hands down one of my favorite Peruvian spots in LA. The food is always delicious and the service is great. The restaurant itself is very clean. The lomo saltado is a must try. Would 100% recommend coming here if you're ever in the mood for some good food. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo Saltado and ceviche. - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Best Peruvian spot in the valley. The food is delicious and exquisite. The service is on top of it and kind. The restaurant is very clean and very family friendly. Definitely would recommend to anyone and would definitely go again. read more

El Aji Picante - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Un verdadero descubrimiento de comida peruana. Platos llenos de sabor, porciones generosas y una presentación moderna sin perder la esencia tradicional. La carta es variada, con opciones creativas y clásicos como ceviche y lomo saltado, todos preparados con ingredientes frescos. El ambiente es acogedor, el servicio es atento y los precios son justos para la calidad que ofrecen, así que la relación calidad-precio es excelente. Salimos felices, con ganas de volver pronto; 100% recomendado. read more

I had gone for the 1st time last Wednesday. It's Tuesday and I've gone back already 3 times and I'm planning to go tomorrow on my day off with a couple of friends I'm not too far from it but this is definitely worth the drive. The carne was so fresh and tasty they had games playing on the Tv. I definitely enjoyed the food and myself there. It's definitely my favorite spot at the moment. You need to try this out for yourself read more

buenazoooo su ceviche ,todos sus platos de primera rico , rico se los recomiendo y una atencion espectacular ‼

The food is always amazing! Never disappoints. I come often for the lunch menu and other dishes. We are always pleased with the food and the service. Love the salsa and Latin music playing. Shout out to Alexandra for the great service! read more