The service is really good here and they do have really yummy food, more of like a cooked meal type of feeling when you're tired of fast food restaurants. I would recommend for a date night or if you wanna just come and get any by yourself and they're not that expensive 20 bucks for plate. Me and my boyfriend came here to celebrate my birthday and we were not disappointed. read more

Flama Llama - Pollo à la brasa and pork mojo - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

It was delicious! The lomo saltado was so delicious I stopped talking to just eat. The aji verde was so so SO good it was so perfect with the rest of the things in my dish... Wedge fries is definitely the way to go the extra surface area soaked up so much sauce the entire dish was super yummy!!! Also the chicha morada was super refreshing, I've never had it before but I'd definitely try it again. Will be coming back with my brother in tow to eat again!!! Also also our server was super nice and he was the one who suggested the wedge fries. Sensational. read more

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

Food was excellent! Great service!! Traveling from Temecula to try and would definitely come back again :)

Everything about this restaurant is perfect! Bella was an awesome waitress. She gave us great recommendations and made sure that she stopped by and make sure everything was good. I absolutely recommend the garlic spaghetti and the beef soltado. It's worth having two separate plates because you'll want to eat all of it. Thank you, Bella for the great service! Will definitely stop in again when we're in the area. read more

Had a great experience at dinner tonight! We were able to find a front row parking spot in the parking lot. Free 90 mins for Flama Llama guests. It is sooo cute inside! Love the garden vibes, they have TVs around the room, and cool music for a fun vibe. We were greeted right away by Gabrieo who ended up being our server for the night. He was great! He made menu recommendations when we asked for help, and was kind and professional. We didn't have to wait too long for our meal. We started with the hamachi Crudo which my fiancé really enjoyed as he was craving some seafood. Normally I love hamachi crudo, but my bite was really fishy when normally yellowtail is pretty mild tasting so it wasn't my favorite. The limey citrus sauce that it comes in is awesome. We lovedddd the mojo pork dish, that was the winner of the night. It comes with a large portion, and a delicious green sauce. We also got the garlic noodles with chicken. The noodles themselves are sooo yummy! They taste almost Italian which is my fave. The chicken was fine, nothing unique. After how flavorful and delicious the pork is, I think the chicken easily could be seasoned up to match the pork's deliciousness. The only other feedback on the garlic noodle dish is it seemed to come with a lot of.. garnish? See the photo. The large slices of onion, tomato, and radish don't seem like something that you'd easily want to eat with the dish? We just ate around it, which didn't make the size of the dish seem that large. Regardless, we shared these 3 items and were totally satisfied and very full. We also got the chicha morada beverage which has my very favorite quality in a drink.. floral! It's so yummy, highly recommend. I got a refill in a to-go cup cause I needed more for later :) Bella helped us out at the end and was also super sweet, helpful, professional, etc all the things you want in a dining experience! read more

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Food 2/5: lomo saltado was way too salty, dripped with oyster sauce. Mine was Talarine Velarde had thin slice of katsu-like meat, kinda dry kinda crazy for a meal that's $20. Should have been $15 instead for the tiny amount food it came with, except for the large portion of pesto pasta which had risotto shape. Pasta or mushed rice? Wasn't sure. Don't get it. Appetizer was the most normal one, tapakay chicken which was like sweet and sour Korean fried chicken. Why is this place Peruvian? Not sure also. Should've been listed as Korean fusion instead. Service 1/5: the guy and the girl there were too busy talking to themselves to see my raised hand for 10 mins in the midst of a not busy Sunday around 7pm. Ambiance 5/5; only positive here unfortunately. But not there to eat decor am I? Not recommend, fake yelp stars and reviews. Def not 4.7/5. read more

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Decor was a vibe. Lots of plants, llamas, and vivid colors. We ordered lomo saltado, ropa vieja, hamachi crude, and yucca. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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

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I kept driving past this place and finally stopped in. Super cute decor. Lots of llamas and plants. We got the fried yucca to share. I got the chicha morada and mojo pork. The meat was so tender and delightfully salty. I will definitely be going back for more Peruvian food! read more

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This is such a cute restaurant, but we found the food disappointing. We ordered: - Lomo saltado, $22.50. The menu said it would come with either regular or wedge fries. Since the server didn't ask my preference, I assumed they would come with regular fries. The dish came with wedge fries, which was not my preference. Lots of onion, radish and green onion -- overwhelming flavors. The rice was amazing at least! - Mojo pork, $18.50, with rice and plantains. Rice was the best part. Pork very salty. Plantains, not my thing. - Garlic noodles with shrimp, $13.50 plus $9 for shrimp. This dish took sooo long to come out, the other dishes were halfway done by the time it came out. They brought the noodles out and 10 minutes later, apologized for the delay and said they would give us free churros. That was a nice touch, but the churros took 15 minutes to come out! Fun atmosphere, pacing was off, but the service was good. The restaurant was fully packed at 7 pm on a Friday night, so other people must enjoy this more than we did! read more

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Sadly they are currently closed. Please call to check if they are open. Always delicious. read more

Flama Llama - Starting with sensational sangria and lovely lychee llama. - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Great sd spot for peruvian food! The lomo saltado and garlic noodles were delicious and the space is super cute. They have a patio as well as plenty of seating for both small and large groups. The staff were all extremely friendly. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

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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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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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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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Flama Llama is a hidden gem! I love that they keep the menu focused - you can tell they put real care and heart into every dish instead of trying to offer everything. The Crudo (sashimi) was incredibly fresh with the perfect spicy, garlicky kick. We also had the Lomo Saltado with beef and shrimp and the Garlic Noodles with chicken, and both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Fresh ingredients, unique Peruvian-inspired dishes, and excellent execution. We'll definitely be back! 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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It was a very good taste I like it. So I want to come again soon with my family. Especially it's LOMO SALADO ,and Garlic noodles I recommended these food. read more

This is such a great restaurant! Love the pork which is marinated so well and slow cooked, and the beef is also in a nice balance of the salty and sweet-sour. The serve is a bit slow but that's ok- because they mention it is because of the cook of rice - and the rice turns out to be so soft and delicious! read more

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The food took about 20 minutes to arrive, but both dishes were absolutely delicious. I also tried the chicha morada, which had a flavor reminiscent of spiced wine, minus the alcohol. The atmosphere was charming, with lots of plants creating a cozy, jungle-inspired vibe. Overall, it was a very cute and enjoyable spot. read more

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

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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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Cute decor, food is good! Llama is such a cutie. The lomo saltado also is great too. Gabriel is so kind!

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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Very cute casual vibe. Delicious flavorful food and the portions are large. Everything felt fresh. Friendly, attentive environment. read more

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

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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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Came to Flama Llama for dinner. Great ambiance with a Caribbean vibe (though Peruvian) . Quick service and delicious food! Wonderful recommendation on Lomo Saltado with the wedge fries! read more

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Food was good, I liked Lomo Saltado, it has that "wok flavor" along with a variety of vegetables. The chicha morada (the drink) goes well with the food. read more

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

Great food, delicious drinks, fantastic ambience and excellent service! Highly recommend read more

Flama Llama - Lomo Saltado w/ shrimp - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food and service. Favorite entrees included lomo saltado and mojo pork. Chicha morada was refreshing.

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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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

Food was super flavorful and portions were great! Ordered the Tipakay chicken, ropa vieja, and hamachi crudo. Favorite was the tipakay. Perfectly crunchy, juicy, and the sauce was mouthwatering. The crudo was balanced perfectly! Forgot to take pictures of everything but the ropa vieja unfortunOur server Gabriel was kind and attentive even thought he was a bit busy running the front on his own for a bit. read more

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

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

We visited on a beautiful Sunday afternoon thinking we missed the morning after church rush. To our surprise, there were several families ahead of us waiting to be seated. Apparently the staff was short-handed on this day. Once we entered, we were greeted with the Peruvian decor ushering us in. Peruvian salsa-like instrumental music played in the background of plant-filled venue. We waited for about 15-20 minutes before we were seated. Our order was taken within minutes. We ordered the garlic noodles with lomo saltado (changed out the beef to shrimp), ropa viejo, fried yucca and a chicha morada. Our poor server was working the entire floor. But an hour later, we didn't get our chicha morada and to top it off, the party of three that were behind us got their food before us! I brought it to her attention and I finally got my chicha morada! One hour and ten minutes after checking in. However, within 5 minutes, we received our entire order. As for the food, we enjoyed the garlic noodles and the fried yucca. The ropa viejo was okay. Then because it took so long to get our meal, our server comped us a free dessert--churros topped with a sweet pudding and fresh blueberries. The dessert was to die for! Overall, I would give this business a 4 out of 5 stars! Loved that our server owned up to the long wait and gave us a great treat! read more

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

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The food is great, however, I am literally sitting here watching people in line walking out because there are no available tables at 2pm. But, it's not like there aren't any tables available, more so the staff working. BTW it's Friday. Recommend hiring more people, you lost 5 paying customers in the past 15 minutes we've been waiting here... Ended up being seated after a 30-minute wait, just to wait more. After 10 minutes without menus and drinks, we also left. I don't think we are coming back. read more