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Friendly service and great selection of menu items. We ordered the Lomo Saltado with Beef & Shrimp and the Ceviche Mixto. Giving this a 3 stars because The Lomo Saltado lacked in flavor. The ceviche was generously portioned with fish, squid, and shrimp but it was also not as sour as I would've liked compared to other Peruvian spots.
Came here for lunch to try out their lomo saltado. That's usually the dish I use to gauge how good a Peruvian restaurants is. It wasn't too busy and they had 4 TVs with the France vs Paraguay game on. Most of the seating was for 4 people and looked like it could fit about 25 people max. Started with the Choros a la chalaca. First time I've ever had this. It tastes like ceviche but with a fried mussel and Peruvian corn (choclo). It was very good. If you like ceviche, this is a must try! 6/5 stars. They gave me the spicy sauce in the beginning and was a little disappointed that the bread came a bit later. Looks like they have to bake it in this mini oven before bringing it to you so I had to wait and they only gave me 1 piece so I had to ask for another. The lomo saltado was perfectly cooked and had a good braised color on it. One thing I would have liked was a lime/lemon wedge to add a bit of citrus flavor to the meat which is normal at other restaurants. It was good with just the spicy green sauce (which wasn't that spicy) but it would've been better with it. The tomatoes and onions were cooked fine and went well with the beefs sauce. I give the dish an 8/10. They had some special dishes on the menu like beef lung and beef liver that I want to come back and try.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
EL Ají Picante delivers exactly what the name promises: vibrant, spicy, Peruvian inspired flavor that wakes up your palate. The ají sauce is the hero bright, tangy, and with a slow building kick that makes every bite better than the last. Portions come generous, the seasoning is on point, and the dishes feel crafted with real care. Whether you're diving into a classic plate or just chasing that perfect spicy bite, this spot brings heat with heart.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 days ago
Not pictured Chica! Everything was flavorful and not too greasy. Loved the milanesa and how crispy it was. My favorite Peruvian dish of all time is the ceviche and this one did not disappoint. The portions were definitely shareable. read more
1 month ago
El Aji Picante serves up some of the most authentic, bold, and delicious Peruvian food you can find. The star of the show was the Mondonguito a la Italiana. The tripe was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and tossed in a rich, comforting sauce with vegetables and fries. It is rare to find this classic dish executed so flawlessly! The Flavors: 10/10 - Deep, authentic, and beautifully balanced. The Highlight: The Mondonguito is an absolute must-try! read more
1 month ago
I ordered food off door dash. I had to wait like 35-45 minutes because I ordered exactly at 11:00am. I got the yuca frita, it was so good! Crispy and soft on the inside. I also got the ceviche pescado. DELICIOUS, I think it needed to be in like a bit longer but so yummy. The sweet potato was perfect. It also came with plantain chips or banana chips (which I've never had with my Peruvian ceviche) but it was a great touch! They gave me a side sauce of aji and some other salsa (didn't get a picture of them) but wow! I am so satisfied, FLAVORFUL!! read more
1 month ago
Friendly service and great selection of menu items. We ordered the Lomo Saltado with Beef & Shrimp and the Ceviche Mixto. Giving this a 3 stars because The Lomo Saltado lacked in flavor. The ceviche was generously portioned with fish, squid, and shrimp but it was also not as sour as I would've liked compared to other Peruvian spots. read more
2 months ago
Came here for lunch to try out their lomo saltado. That's usually the dish I use to gauge how good a Peruvian restaurants is. It wasn't too busy and they had 4 TVs with the France vs Paraguay game on. Most of the seating was for 4 people and looked like it could fit about 25 people max. Started with the Choros a la chalaca. First time I've ever had this. It tastes like ceviche but with a fried mussel and Peruvian corn (choclo). It was very good. If you like ceviche, this is a must try! 6/5 stars. They gave me the spicy sauce in the beginning and was a little disappointed that the bread came a bit later. Looks like they have to bake it in this mini oven before bringing it to you so I had to wait and they only gave me 1 piece so I had to ask for another. The lomo saltado was perfectly cooked and had a good braised color on it. One thing I would have liked was a lime/lemon wedge to add a bit of citrus flavor to the meat which is normal at other restaurants. It was good with just the spicy green sauce (which wasn't that spicy) but it would've been better with it. The tomatoes and onions were cooked fine and went well with the beefs sauce. I give the dish an 8/10. They had some special dishes on the menu like beef lung and beef liver that I want to come back and try. read more
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
8 months ago
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
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
1 month ago
EL Ají Picante delivers exactly what the name promises: vibrant, spicy, Peruvian inspired flavor that wakes up your palate. The ají sauce is the hero bright, tangy, and with a slow building kick that makes every bite better than the last. Portions come generous, the seasoning is on point, and the dishes feel crafted with real care. Whether you're diving into a classic plate or just chasing that perfect spicy bite, this spot brings heat with heart. read more
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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
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
6 months ago
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
11 months ago
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
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
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
2 months ago
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
8 months ago
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
7 months ago
The food was delicious and definitely recommended! The chicken causa and the ceviche... sooo good read more
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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
8 months ago
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9 months ago
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
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
7 months ago
11 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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