We had the piqueo crillo, lomo saltado on fettuccini, and the chaufa with chicken. My favorite of the appetizer platter was definitely the tamale. I loved the chaufa, though I wish it came with the yellow or green sauce on top. The fettuccine was great, the texture on the noodles was perfect. The restaurant feels warm, clean, and inviting. The staff were all very kind. My only complaint was that the service was disorganized, and it took a while for our order to be taken, to get to-go containers, and to get the check. I think this was mostly because a very large party was in the restaurant at the same time as us. I'll be coming back, I still need to try the ceviche. read more

There are many Peruvian restaurants in the GTA, but the ones in downtown tend to be more fusion / hipster. The more authentic ones tend to be more in the suburbs, and El Inka is no exception. They serve authentic Peruvian food in big portions. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, modern, and clean. They have a full bar and a good selection of Peruvian cocktails such as the famous Pisco Sour. Food-wise, you'll find the most common and classic Peruvian dishes such as different kinds of ceviches, causa (potato), arroz con mariscos, chaufa, lomo saltado, escabeche de pescado, tacu-tacu, and more. The large size of El Inka Salad came in a HUGE bowl that could feed a group of 4. The salad greens, shredded carrot, and red onion were nice and fresh, but unfrotunately the dressing was too creamy for me (should've ordered it with dressing on the side). The mains were great. Tacu-Tacu (rice with refried beans) was as expected. The mahi-mahi came as a big chunk of fish with nice grill marks - delicous and tender. The mixed seafoood had great sauce and seasoning. You can never go wrong with Arroz con Mariscos in any Latin American restaurant - well seasoned yellow rice with peas, carrots, and a boatload of mixed seafood (large tiger shrimps, small shrimps, mussels, squid, scallops). It was very flavourful and filling. The side sautéed vegetables, however, were disappointing. It consisted of broccoli, cauliflower, red and yellow bell pepper, and red onion - great mix, but WAY TOO SALTY. I think they used too much soy sauce. Service was great - all the staff were very friendly and attentive. The washrooms were clean and they had multiple stalls, as well as a gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible washroom. Parking was easy - plenty of space in the plaza parking lot. read more

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Dishes ordered: 1) ARROZ CON MARISCOS (Peruvian style paella) 2) AJI DE GALLINA (Shredded chicken) 3) SECO DE CORDERO (New Zealand lamb shank) Food: 5/5 - Not a single complaint about the 3 dishes - Large portions. Had more than enough for leftovers. - Flavourful, fresh Service: 5/5 - Invited us to wait at the bar and in those 30 minutes, the bar staff constantly checked in to make sure we were taken care of - Warm greetings from staff upon entering and exiting - Food came in a very reasonable amount of time Restaurant setting: 5/5 - Spacious between tables - Very clean restaurant and washrooms Would I return? Definitely!!! read more

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El Inka is a great Peruvian restaurant that serves high quality, authentic food. The chaufa with seafood was a large portion and had a generous amount of seafood. I ordered the Peruvian sling which was great but very strong. All staff were very friendly recommending different options. They were all attentive and I was even able to practice some Spanish with them. The restaurant was moderately crowded, but not too loud. It's a nice change from chain restaurants, and I recommend it for a new experience. read more

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A friend recommended this place for a reason - sweet baby Jesus everything is super duper delicious. Like a Peruvian carnival frolicking on your taste buds. read more

El Inka - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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August 4/2023: Birthday dinner for a friend with friends. This place was very busy. Every table was full with customers. We were a big group of 10 ppl but our reservation was seated right on time. Our server "Javier" was a very nice fella & explained the menu to us which of course in Spanish. I found the food to be tasty & the portion size generous. We had the calamari as a an appie ($16.00) & a Pisco Sour Cocktail ($22.00). Both were good but neither was great. For the main I had Jalea (Fried Seafood Platter-$26.00). Again....good but not great. Point of interest...1 bottle of San Pellegrino was $7.50 + Tax & Tip! I had a fork full of the mango cheesecake & it was delicious! There was nothing wrong with this meal or the service but this place simply wasn't for me. This is NOT a do over. read more

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The food was so delicious. I like the setting in the restaurant and it is very clean every where including the washroom! The waiter provided very comfortable service to us, not overly enthusiastic, but just the right amount of prompts and consideration for our needs. read more

El Inka - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

A good sized sit down restaurant in a commercial complex with plenty of parking. The food is outstandingly delicious and of good portion. They have a liquor licence and offer cold beers on top. I had the ceviche and bass fish on a yellow sauce, probably aji Amarillo. They lowered the lighting later at night for ambience. Background sound/ music is unnoticeable when having a conversation. Service was super attentive and quick. I cannot wait to try their other dishes! read more

El Inka - Bass fish with a yellowish sauce. Definitely a must. - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

El Inka is a phenomenal restaurant! Whether you are an adventurous eater or not there is something for everyone. The Ají de Gallina is my favourite dish having grown up in South America; it brings such comfort and familiarity. The Lomos Saltados is also very tasty as well. All the staff are extremely nice and make you feel welcomed. This place is a little piece of my childhood that I get to enjoy right near where I live! read more

El Inka - Lomos saltados - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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Awesome food great service, what you would one from a restaurant. Very nice place to take the family

A great restaurant! Kind staff as well. We did wait quite a long time to get our order taken but they were pretty busy. Really good Peruvian food! Overall we had a good experience! Parking was easy and being seated was simple as well. For some reason we LOVED the small corn dish they put on every table before getting your food, it was better than popcorn! read more

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been here several times great food and great drinks too last time happened to be a bit disappointing as the main dish arrived cold. the waiter was somewhat apologetic and that was the end of that. read more

literally the most amazing service i've ever received in my LIFE. they were full but they still seated us at the ceviche bar even though it wasn't technically a table. the waitress came up to us, introduced us to peruvian food, made sure our water was filled, and just generally had good conversation with us. not to say the food wasn't amazing, because it absolutely was, and i definitely want to try more peruvian food now, but everyone there was so genuinely friendly. also, the ceviche portions look deceiving -- there was a lot more food on my plate than i thought! i had tons of leftovers read more

Excellent food I ordered the "ARROZ CON MORISCOS" Peruvian style paella and my friend ordered the "BISTEC A LO POBRE" a 10oz AAA mugs steak, everything we ordered was good I would recommend this place and will return and just to let you know we live in Toronto and Markham area not forgetting the service was excellent. read more

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Good service and ambiance. I had the mixto ceviche, chicken saltado and grilled fish curry. Ceviche was tangy and the Peruvian corn in the ceviche was something unique that I had not tried before. The saltado was amazing, very tasty. The fish curry dish was on the bland side though so I'm docking 1 point. But overall, I would highly recommend. read more

Went to El Inka back in mid-March and before their opening. Friends and I ordered some appetizers like calamari, grilled octopus, and ceviche. All were very delicious and fresh. We all ordered entrees as well. I had the Lomo Saltado which is marinated beef strip with rice and fries. Overall a very good experience and the food was amazing. The restaurant interior was very spacious and modern. Highly recommended. read more

El Inka - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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Heard about this family restaurant on BBC and it did not disappoint! Well worth the drive from Toronto. I ran the menu by my Peruvian friend and he was impressed by the authentic classic Peruvian dishes offered. We ordered the anticuchos (veal heart) which was tender and flavorful, delicious with the homemade sauces! The ceviches had good portions, freshness, and great taste. Lamb was melt off the bone with the best savory beans! Staff were helpful and friendly and seemed to really take pride in their food :). Pisco sours on point! Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Wonderful service. Delicious food. We got the Vegetable Chaufa and the Talarin Verde with Chicken - both were flavourful. Portions are a decent size and they give a good amount of meat for each dish. I look forward to the roasted Peruvian corn that they give for a snack before the meal! The server was really friendly and patient - on our first visit he took the time to explain several items on the menu and answer the endless stream of questions we had. The food is so good that I'm always surprised to find it relatively empty and quiet when i come to eat here (but I can't complain about not having to wait for a table). read more

El Inka - Talarin Verde with Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

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Everything about this place was great; service, food, environment. Not happy about their wrong labelling on the menu. Their food marked as "vegan" contains dairy, which makes it "vegetarian" and not "vegan." This is why I am giving them 3/5. Food allergies and specific diets are very serious, and someone with a dairy allergy might have had a real bad time due to the mislabeling. read more

Finally Covid restrictions lifting we visited the patio seating. Ordered soups, salad with grilled fish added and Ceviche. Food was great, really fresh and flavourful. Service was great as well, will come again. read more

You are in for a nice surprise. The food is amazing and the seafood is out of this world. Also the beef and lamb dishes are great. Bring a big appetite since the portions are huge. Try the pisco sour or the chicha sour. Their home beer is delicious and the service is excellent. You will have a great description from the waitress about every meal. Prices are a bit on the high side, but well worth it. Enjoy it. I visit this place at least twice a month. read more

Looking on Google maps to find something different to try, I found El Inka. Peruvian is something we never tried and we were not disappointed. We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. As the waitress handed us the menu, she took time to explain the items and how they were prepared - very helpful. I finally chose Aji De Gallina which was a generous dish of shredded chicken with sliced potato in a very tasty yellow sauce and a big scoop of rice in the middle. It was delicious. My wife ordered Lomo Saltado which was cubes of very tender beef with vegetables in a salty gravy. Another very generous dish - She took half of it home. The saltiness was pronounced but not objective. We would order both dishes again. Service was excellent and very friendly. Prices were on the upper side of average, but the $71 + tip we spent was well worth the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Best Peruvian restaurant in the GTA. Lomo saltado any ceviche and ají de gallina are great options.

The service was amazing and the food was just the best!! I had the lamb shank and the meat just fell off the bone. So good! Seeing as it's in the middle of a strip mall plaza you would never expect this place to be what it is (exceptional) ... But it is and you should give it try. read more

Front to back, top to bottom, this family run operation gets 5 stars in all categories. From the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave, the staff in El Inka show you appreciation for your business. Warm, knowledgeable, and very kind. Their food? Just, go and try it! Peruvian cuisine in the closest form to getting a plate in Peru. A delicious plethora of options from land and sea that is prepared with love and care. Taste/presentation is incredible. It's always nice to sit back, and admire your food's sights and smells, before your devour it! Well done El Inka... You have gained new customers in our family, and will be recommending you guys to all of our friends! Salute! read more

First time to try a Peruvian food very resort server ere very friendly place very clean a must try place

This restaurant was part of the Taste of Burlington event going on, and since the fare was slightly different than other restaurants in the area, we decided to give it a try. The prix fixe menu included veal hearts as one of the options for an appetizer. It was cooked very well, and had a similar texture to some thin steaks - very tender. It also had a spice rub/sauce that had a small bit of kick. The waiter also brought us a few hot sauces (mild, medium, hot), which came in different colours and was visually appealing and quite tasty. The paella was different from Spanish paella - different rice and flavour, but it was still pretty good. The torte was also quite good; a good size to get your chocolate fix to finish off a meal! read more

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Amazing customer service, good quality food, cozy atmosphere. Love this place definitely will come back. We had 2 appetizers as starters Quattro causa and the octopus which i was surprise with the amazing flavor. Arroz con mariscos was . And the maracuya pisco sours were yummy as well. read more

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Great service. Wine was good. Ceviches were all white fish based with the exception of one salmon one. Steak was a bit over cooked but had good flavour. Lamb was cooked well. For soft opening I thought they did well. A bit slow for food but the chefs are new. read more

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Yummy Peruvian food!! Great service, all servers wear their masks and face shields, the tables are safely distanced, hand sanitizer provided upon walking into and out of the restaurant. I hope to come back again soon read more

My first time here and it was a great experience. Awesome food. Great portions and customer service was excellent. Not being very familiar with Peruvian food, our server took the time to walk me through the menu. She was very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

El Inka - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

We just went out for something to eat around the house and we found this place. Their ceviches are really good, fresh and full of flavour. Attention is also quite good, they care about their customers. Highly recommended place for those who love latin seafood cuisine. Un pedacito de Peru en Burlington read more

El Inka - Peruvian Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Nice little place. Last Saturday of the month they have dancing. Food that I got was good, however the music is way too loud on the dance nights. You can't talk to anyone or you're just reading their lips as a response. Noise is excessive. You leave there hoarse. The show Marketplace recently did a show on loud restaurants that the owner should watch it. It's not letting me post a link here. read more

Food was OK! We had Aji de pollo, arros de marisco, tallarin verde and Jalea. The best was Jalea. The wait too long even just to get the menu. Beautiful place just a bit over rated. read more

Nice, clean atmosphere. The food was fresh and tasty! The food is very authentic. We ordered aji de gallina, ceviche lomo saltado. It was all made fresh and it was cooked perfectly. The service was very good. read more

Great restaurant! Loved the Peruvian flavour. If you're looking for something different this is the place

Horrible!! Made a reservation for four for 7:15 pm on Saturday. Got there 10 minutes early. Waited 15 minutes to be told that they gave our table to a walk-in by accident and that we had to wait 1 hour. No apologies or other arrangements provided. Noticed patrons were getting antsy waiting for their food. Not much was coming out of the kitchen. We walked out and went to the new Turkish Restaurant on Brant. read more