The service was really great. Before I even got my food the waiter was very helpful. The ambiance is also really pleasant and colorful, great place to enjoy some time with friend. read more

Flama Llama - Chichi and Verde - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

The Loma Saltado is really good and the restaurant has nice vibe to it. Shout out to Bella for the amazing service!! read more

First time in a long time eating at a Peruvian restaurant. So glad that we tried this place in the Convoy area. I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu. I really wanted to order the shrimp but it was not wild caught, nevertheless, the flavors all melded and I enjoyed my dish fully. Honestly, I even took a to-go container because I am working on not eating to the point of fullness. My companions had the Ropa Vieja and Lomo Saltado and their dishes were licked clean! Service from Emily and Leyva were superb. they were attentive and kept our water glasses full! You gotta try the chicha morada drink. it was refreshing. We will be back!!! read more

Very nice casual restaurant with adorable llama-themed decorations. The servers were prompt and friendly, and the drinks were outstanding. The homemade beverages are a must-try--especially the Lychee Llama, Selva Sangria, and Botanical Chicha Morado. The side dishes were surprisingly impressive. We really enjoyed the Hamachi Crudo and yucca fries. The sauces were unique, with a great balance of tangy and creamy flavors. The garlic noodles were excellent, while the lomo was good but nothing particularly special. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for its reasonable prices, great atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks. read more

Flama Llama - Drinks and sides - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great ambience with plants everywhere! Super cute interior. Plenty of seating but probably not ideal for a group of more than 8 or 10. Maybe one area could accommodate 16 or so. Service is great, servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Bummed the pollo à la brasa isn't rotisserie and they only have thigh. It was good but I don't think I'd order it again. The mojo pork however is BOMB! I'd get that again for sure. The yucca and plantains are cooked very well. The rice wasn't anything to write home about. Very plain, even for white rice. Could use some salt maybe? I've really enjoyed plain white rice before but something was missing from this rice. Oh! Don't forget to try the chicha morada. It's sooooooo good! Refreshing and a little sweet but not too sweet. read more

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My family and I where around the neighborhood and wanted to not have Asian food, Flama Llama was an outstanding choice : 1: lots of parking 2: beautiful ambience 3: Lomo Saltado sauce was out of this world 4. Tallarin Verde - flavor is good, kid size portion 5. Fried Yucca- delicious and thick!! 6. Hamachi crudo- was a perfect appetizer option. A hidden gem for this neighborhood. Thanks FlamaLama.!!! read more

What a cute, hidden gem! I always pass by this place but never knew what was inside until I was looking for a new spot to try. The Yelp reviews did not disappoint! The interior is so beautiful and it feels like you're dining on a patio surrounded by lots of lush greenery. Plus, the little llama decorations by the entrance are incredibly soft and cute. The staff were wonderful and so helpful with recommending dishes. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! What We Ordered: ROPA VIEJA: The beef cheeks were incredibly flavorful, and the plantains were perfectly cooked. GARLIC NOODLES with Lomo Saltado: So savory and packed with flavor! FRIED YUCCA: Watch out for the chipotle sauce it's got a serious kick, but it's so good I couldn't stop dipping into it! Overall, a fantastic place to dine with great service. Also a bonus for the Convoy area since I found parking right in front! read more

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Me and my friend were in the area and was able to check out Flama Llama and we were so happy we could do so! The inside was so cute and decorated. Abner the manager was super nice and explained the menu to us as it was our first time. Tanya our server was very attentive as well! It was just the two of them running the floor and they were amazing!!! The food was also spectacular, I've never had a pesto pasta like this and the thin Milanese chicken was really good. Abner also provided us a chipotle sauce (which is quite spicy) and a cilantro type sauce which is not spicy, went well with the chicken. The lychee and sangria slushy was also a hit. I can't wait to come back! And OMG we just got the churro dessert thanks to Abner!!!! 10/10 customer service read more

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This place is super cute! We were seated as soon as we arrived with no wait. But, if there were a wait, the have seating available after you write down your name for the wait list. I love the decor and ambience at this location. It's a very relaxing spot to enjoy some lunch for sure. We ordered the Lomo Saltado with regular fries. They have the option for wedge fries. There is plenty of parking available right outside of restaurant. read more

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Flams Llama has figured it out! We loved both dishes we tried. The Lomo Soltado and the Pollo à la Brasa. The food was seasoned beautifully and the salsa verde complimented the food perfectly! The service was good and the restaurant itself was clean and decorated beautifully! This was definitely worth the stop! read more

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Visit April 2026 This is my second time here but never reviewed after first visit. Shame on me. Came here for lunch on Tax Day 2026. Not sure if that is important but hey its my review, not yours. While the parking lot is completely claustrophobic, there were spots. You get 90 min complimentary parking. The restaurant is nicely decorated with Peruvian inspired items, a lot of colorful faux plants, and of course a fake llama to take a picture with. The place is fairly large with a patio. We were greeted by Nick who led us to our table and gave menu recommendations. I opted to order the "Botanical Chicha Morada" at his suggestion for a non-alcoholic drink. Mind you it was Tax Day and alcohol was TOTALLY calling my name but I was the driver. The drink was refreshing and something you could totally enjoy at poolside on a summer day. It is a concoction of earl grey, ginger, cinnamon, lime juice, green apples, pineapple, and purple corn. Better yet, free refills which on a visit on Tax Day came in handy. The family ended up doubling up our orders, both dishes recommended by Nick. My wife and one daughter both ordered the Ropa Vieja which was kind of like a beef stew using flank meat, bell peppers, and tomato. It came with a side of plantains (ridiculously good), and rice. This was a fantastic dish and probably the one I should have ordered. My other daughter and I ordered the Lomo Saltado, the soy marinated beef stir fry. It comes served over fries and at his suggestion I got the thin fries (more crispy) versus the wedge fries. Comes with a side of rice so carb heaven. I was disappointed in the beef, feeling it was a tad overcooked. We also got a side of garlic noodles which were great. Totally garlicky and al dente. Flama Llama is a return trip for me. *Tangent Note: The Emperor's New Groove is one of the most underrated Disney movies. Sorry, thought of the movie as I was writing. read more

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I happened to be in the area and found Flama Llama on Yelp with very good reviews. I started lunch with the yucca fries and it was a great start especially with the 2 sauces that came with them. The green sauce was very mild and had a clilantro lime flavor. The reddish sauce had some fire to it and it had habanero and chipotle in it. Both sauces really accentuated the fries. The ropa vieja came out in a nice presentation with white rice and plantains and the green sauce. The beef was very tender and flavorful. My server Emily was very helpful and her service was complete. The ambience and layout of the restaurant were top notch. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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Flama Llama is a hidden gem. Friday night at 7pm and we were seated almost immediately, great sign. The garlic noodles we ordered with chicken and the lomo saltado were both delicious with FRESH ingredients. Both were cooked perfectly, flavorful green sauce, and the chicha morada was refreshing without being overwhelming sweet. Nat was accommodating, attentive, and wearing a unique set of blue balloon dog earrings. This is a great place to have date night if you want chill vibes. read more

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Found this spot on Convoy for a sit-down lunch with a coworker. We noticed how many reviews they had so it got our attention! The dining area is beautifully decorated and has comfortable vibes. They have an outdoor patio too. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see tofu as an option! I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu. Grilled veggies come with it and the veggies were not chopped up, so it seems it's meant to be eaten separately. The tofu was tasty with the garlic noodles. The yucca fries with mojo sauce was also delicious! The chicha morada drink is a purple corn drink and was delicious. **comes free if you leave a review. Hence, it got our attention because of their Yelp ranking. This spot is great to be able to try Peruvian food. It was tasty, service was good, and the ambiance is nice. read more

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Sorry to say I was underwhelmed by this place! Maybe because I'm Peruvian and I have a different take on the food and the culture and the ambience! Really try to hire maybe Peruvian people to do Peruvian food not a couple of teenagers who don't know what the hell it is from what! I even ask one of your servers if he was proving him he said I'm the only one who's half Peruvian or other ones are just Mexican dudes! Customers don't really like that! If you're portraying yourself as a Peruvian restaurant have proves making the dishes have Peruvians working the front including the servers ! Hell I'll come over and work for you guys! Make it a little bit more authentic! I'll be waiting at least I'm Peruvian and I know what the hell I'm talking about with the food the Lumos Aldo was dry! The green noodles were way off base! You can't be lazy and just name things the things you want without being authentic dude come on bro! read more

This is our second visit to this restaurant and I'm so glad that they are added to the resy list so I can use my Amex quarterly credit. Wifey and I both like their unique Peruvian flavor and cute interior. The only thing that might want to improve is the service. They are really understaffed, only two servers to handle 10+ tables during the rush hours. read more

Flama Llama - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

I always eyed this place every time I would drive through Convoy and glad that I finally got to visit. Cute llama light display near the entrance. The staff is very friendly, and the food has good flavor with decent portion sizes as well. For some reason that was probably a fluke, the paella we ordered ended up being really salty in a way that was close to inedible despite being really flavorful and full of ingredients. The staff was understanding and was able to remake the dish so that it was less salty and was tasty after that! Came back a second time and had Leyna and Bella as our servers - they were super nice and attentive! The food was all really tasty and came out really fast. Their drinks are really good too, especially recommend the chicha morada that had a strong cinnamon flavor. I will say that I think the portion sizes got smaller since my las visit but taste is just as good. Would come back! read more

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Emily was such a great server! 10/10 friendliness So I would say that this place is worth coming to for the Chica Morada alone!! I had no idea that they had traditional drinks that would include EARL GREY. Basically.. I'm obsessed. This was my first time having Lomo Saltado, and it's such a unique fusion of Asian flavors (like soy sauce in the sauce), and Latin flavors (expertly grilled meat). I ate so much that I had to be rolled out, and still had room for a box. Also on the note about ambiance, all of the plants, music, and decor make you feel like you've been transported to a vacation destination. read more

Flama Llama - Chica Morada - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tried this hidden gem in convoy and it didn't disappoint! Came in around 6 pm on a Thursday and plenty of seating. The decor was really cute and tropical. There is free parking in the lot for 90 min as well. We ordered the first thing on the menu (I forget what it's called) and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So much flavor and it comes on a bed of fried potato wedges or fries. The garlic noodles were good nothing crazy. I feel however VERY gassy towards the end of the meal maybe bc of the garlic. But worth it! Service was fast as well. read more

Flama Llama - Garlic noodles and flank steak chef special - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for my birthday and loved the environment. It's gorgeous We ordered the Tallarin Verde, Platano and Tallarin Saltado. Everything was flavorful. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

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Got here on Saturday morning, not too crowded! Extremely friendly service and our server Emily was very attentive, accommodating, helpful with answering our questions, providing recommendations, helping with drinks/refills, sauces, etc. Best server I've had! I noted that she's also very efficient in not only helping our table with other tables as well/handling the store. I ordered the lomo saltado, the green sauce (cilantro) was zesty, light and refreshing. The chipotle sauce was a zingy spicy kick which tasted pretty good. The fries overall were crispy but some were drenched with the beef sauce--which made them pretty salty) The beef is tender, but slightly dry, and is saltier than I'd usually eat so had to drink a lot of water to mitigate that. Also tried the botanical chicha morada, with purple corn, cinnamon, ginger green apple, earl grey which was a pleasant light drink. Overall the ambience and vibes were good, but the food was too salty to finish and I pretty much togo'ed 2/3rds of it to probably add in other ingredients to finish at home. My recommendation would be to have the meal 1/2 less saltier, fries separate from the beef's sauce, beef cut a little thicker to reduce dryness--please take this with a grain of salt :) haha. Food 2/5, service 5/5. But, just because of the friendly atmosphere, I'd be back to try other dishes. read more

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First time at Flama Llama on a Thursday evening, not so busy and parking was not bad - first 90 minutes is free and then you have to pay. I met my friends there but Kylie was our server, she was very attentive and pleasant. We all ordered the drink Chicha Morada- this infusion was so delicious. Free refills. I ordered a Ropa Vieja and it was delicious. Very savory and a good portion. The restaurant is pleasantly clean and the Latin music is not too loud and pretty chill. Would definitely come again and I'm so glad there's a Peruvian Restaurant in SD. read more

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Happy to see this place is still consistent with food, service, and interior. Bella & Victor were quick to take care of us and checked in throughout dinner. We had the tallarin verde and lomo saltado - i recommend the wedge fries! Parking is limited to their private lot so I recommend going before lunch or dinner rush to get a spot read more

Flama Llama - Tallarin Verde Ropa Vieja - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for double date dinner after a comedy show, and Flama really hit the spot. The free-standing restaurant stands out as one of the few non-Asian joints on Convoy. Ample parking is also a plus for this neighborhood. We were the only ones there on a Sunday night, and service was attentive. The tallerines Verdes were rich and delicious, and I enjoyed the meat dishes that we tried too. Big portions, colorful plating and plenty of options for all. read more

Flama Llama - Tallerines Verdes + ropa vieja - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Such amazing place! You can tell hey care about what they do! The Lomo Saltado and the Pollo Braza was yummy!! The signature drink that's a tea is an experience!! Thank you to Alani the server who was dedicated to us having a yummy dinner experience. read more

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Although the food is good, it's hard when I've had Vox up in OC. Friendly staff and you can get your Lomo saltado if you don't make it up further north. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time, but somehow never got around to it. Whenever we're in the area, the kids always have their go to spots, and we happily follow their lead. Today felt different. A rare lunch outing, just us, no kids, and it was the perfect excuse to finally experience flama Llama. And of course, if there is lomo saltado on the menu, there is no question. I am ordering it every time. I have to say, I was genuinely impressed. The portions were generous, the service was attentive and our water glasses never dipped below half full. The whole space carried this effortlessly festive, vacation like energy, paired beautifully with the music and decor. It felt like a little escape in the middle of the day, and definitely worth it. Shout out to Nick because he single-handedly took care of the entire restaurant and was quick and attentive. Give the guy a raise!!! read more

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I visited Flama Llama on Convoy today with a friend, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The Food: We ordered the Lomo Saltado and the Ropa Vieja (which came with perfectly sweet plantains). We ended up sharing both because they were too good not to try! The beef in the saltado was tender and flavorful, and the ropa vieja was rich and savory. To wash it all down, we had the Chicha Morada--it was incredibly refreshing and served in a beautiful traditional clay mug with free refills! The Vibe & Service: The interior is filled with lush greenery and a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. Latin music in the background that really set the mood. Our server, Nick, was excellent. He was attentive and gave us good recommendations. If you're in the Convoy area and looking for authentic, delicious Latin American food with great service, this is the spot! read more

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We've been here a couple of times already and we always come back because we genuinely love this place. The food is always delicious and full of flavor, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful and cozy. Everything feels authentic and well taken care of. Service is great too. Definitely one of our favorite Peruvian restaurants! highly recommended! read more

Flama Llama - Tallerin saltado - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Super cute place with friendly service. Loved all the llamas that greeted us as we walked in. Our server Bella was attentive and helpful in giving suggestions. I got the tallarin verde, which was very tasty! The chicha morada drink was also very refreshing and delicious! read more

Flama Llama - Tallarin Verde - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

If youre into bold fusion food and energetic atmosphere, flama Llama is the place. It's a blend of peruvian and asian flavors. I ordered their signature dish which is the Lomo Saltado where in the beef is so tender, smoky flavor and generous portions. The garlic noodles is also a must try and don't forgrt to add lomo saltado as well. Service is also very good, staff are friendly and attentive (Bella). Definitely will come back to try other stuff. read more

Flama Llama - Berry Cloud Churros - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Flama Llama was delish! This was my first time trying a Peruvian restaurant in San Diego and it did not disappoint. Our server, Chase, was lovely! I ordered the mojo pork and it was so flavorful. I especially liked the rice (it was not plain at all), and the plantains. I love plantains. The fried yuca was tasty too! read more

Flama Llama - Fried yuca - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is still money in the bank. Excellent food, excellent service, nicely decorated inside. I can go on and on but short and simple here. Thank you Nick and Lana. read more

Flama Llama - Chicha Morada - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Garlic noodle with lomo was great We also had the chicken tipakay which was also delicious. I recommend these two dishes. read more

The food was delicious. I got the Saltado, Chicha morada drink, with plantains. I have nothing bad to say, it was all flavorful. The service was great. Kylie was our server and always checked up on us and made us felt very welcomed. Other staff members checked up on us even though they weren't our server, I believe his name was chase. The atmosphere was beautiful, love the decorative vibes. read more

Flama Llama - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

I thought the food was good! I've tried this place a couple times now. This last time, we ordered the Tallarin Verde, Ropa Vieja, and some Yucca Fries. We thought the Cuban sandwich was going to be on the menu but I guess they do switch up the menu here and there. I came here a couple years ago with a larger crowd. I can't recall exactly what we got last time, but we did enjoy each dish we shared. Parking both times weren't bad at all in the evenings... considering this is in Convoy lol. As far as the Tallarin Verde and Ropa Vieja, I thought it was delicious. I liked the green sauce that came with the Tallarin Verde/Yucca Fries. It had a spicy kick - i love spicy. If I did have one complaint, it was the lime it came with had no juice and was so hard to squeeze, LOL. I really think the lime would have elevated the flavor of the noodles. I didn't order drinks this time, but they do look soooo tasty. Service was also great. Very friendly and attentive! Decor inside, cute! Very botanical... I like to sit outside :) read more

Flama Llama - Ropa Viej - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered by phone on 4/11/26 @ 4:26pm. I ordered takeout and my chicken à la brasa was so burnt. By the time I scraped off all the burnt areas I was left with so little chicken. They weren't even full breast chicken to begin with. It tasted burnt and beyond over cooked. The side salad came with 1 piece of green leaf lettuce folded in half and topped with a few tomatoes, that's it. I also ordered lomo saltado and paid extra $7 for extra meat.. there were probably 2 extra pieces. The restaurant barely had any customers at that time. Very disappointing. This place was good when they were new and have significantly gone down hill. Portions used to be better. The reason they have high reviews is because they make customers rate them 5 stars for a free drink. Bribery. Will not return. read more

Flama Llama - Burnt chicken - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Lowkey when I walked in here I thought menu prices kinda pricy but food portions are massive so pretty worth it. Food is good and flavorful. Meat is pretty tender and tasty. Chicha morada is a cool drink read more

Flama Llama - Loma saltado - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

​We had a cozy, pleasant meal here, and the overall mood of the place is really well done. The servers are friendly, and I loved the cute t-shirts they wear showcasing their different sister stores. I learned that Yun Tea is one of them, and after this experience, I'm definitely excited to check out their other locations. ​Our favorite item was the yucca fries, which were better than most I've tried. They managed to feel light rather than dense; the exterior was perfectly crispy and gave way easily to an interior that felt almost like mashed potato with just the right amount of texture. They came with two dipping sauces that were a great pairing--one with a nice spicy kick and another milder version for those with less heat tolerance. ​We also tried the garlic noodles, and the flavor was really good. They use a specific style of stick noodle that somehow made the dish feel less greasy than the garlic noodles you typically get at other places. We added the lomo saltado as a side, and while they were very generous with the portion, the meat itself wasn't quite as flavorful as I would have liked. The sauces included with the lomo were great, though. My only real gripe is that I wished there was a bit more of the actual noodles to balance out the large side of meat. ​I'd definitely come back here to explore more of the menu, especially since the atmosphere and service make it such a comfortable spot to hang out. read more

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First time here and it was amazing! Emily was our server and she was top notch, very attentive and friendly with the best recommendations. The space was really comfortable and surrounded by all llama related artwork - so eclectic and cozy. And the food - absolutely incredible!!!! We ordered the Ropo Vieja, garlic noodles for the kids, Loma Saltado, and berry cloud churros for dessert. I cannot express how amazingly fresh and tasty everything was: steaming hot, plated beautifully, and the flavors were out of this world. We'll definitely be back!!! read more