This is a gem! Try all on the menu all are good and made w passion. Great friendly family business. Salto lomo fries every day ! read more

Randomly found this restaurant because of Yelp. And it delivered!!!! 10/10 for their lomo saltado fries. Their version is slightly different and better than other places. Cheese/cilantro empanada also hit the spot. Everything is fresh and made to order and super quick. High quality ingredients. We also met one of the owners- it's a family run restaurant. Such a nice guy! Definitely hit this place if you are on in the area! read more

We first found out they didn't have any chicken options because they were out of chicken when they opened. I guess they didn't have any delivered on time. We ordered 4 meals and the food took 45 min to come out. It took them 30 min just to bring a can of soda and a glass l the table for each person that ordered a drink. Service is slow. Not super inviting. It felt awkward to order. I got the chaufa with beef. The beef pieces were touch and chewy. The rice flavor and texture was a big off. I have had some really good versions elsewhere but the rice was slight to saturated with liquid but not totally mushy. It felt like it was rushed and over flavored with certain spices and felt like a fried rice with to much soy sauce 2/5 Everyone's beef was pretty tough. I tried two other plates with the same beef. My friends chimichuri steak was cooked and seasoned way better The presentation was spot I. read more

Fuego Restaurant - Chaufa Rice - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

wow food was amazing! got lomo saltado and some wings hidden gem customer service is an added plus coming back to try out more food! read more

Fuego Restaurant - Lomo Saltado Fries - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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It's a fast casual dining place. Walk up to the counter and place your order. Menu board is available. Son ordered the hot Fuego fries. I chose the Honey chicken and shrimp chaufa rice plate as recommended by Ignacio. Food was delivered to the table. The fuego fries were good, the honey chicken and shrimp were a tad sweet but delicious. Wheelchair accessible, parking is free and readily available. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance. This is a great business I wish there was more like it

Customer service was great. Exploring the city and ran into this resturant. Highly recommend. Omg the food was amazing !!!!! I'm so full and love the plates (bamboo style). Will be back again. Thank you so much!!! read more

I stopped by on my way home, so only got to go, but the ambience of the restaurant was very nice. Reminded me of the times I went to travel to Peru with my family the father and son ownership. You can tell the love of food when you eat it. read more

Fuego Restaurant - Saltado Plate - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

It's hard to find Amazing authentic Peruvian food locally. And this place nailed it. Tried their Lomo and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely be back. Owners were very welcoming! Next time you're looking for a great place to enjoy quality food and a taste of Peru, come to Fuego they got the vibes and the ambiance! read more

Fuego Restaurant - This is after me devouring this plate of Lomo. So fuego delicious Peruvian food here local. Great owners. Will be back again - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Pretty good for the area! I was recommended by a friend and decided to stop by, I loved that the staff was super nice and the food was fresh. I got the saltado plate ($20)and my friend got the lomo saltado ($16) but somehow it looked like the lomo saltado portion wise was more worth it than the plate. If you want to grab a quick bite, I recommend doing doordash pickup or call ahead because this place is sloow. I walked in with three people already waiting for the food, and my dish came out in ~30 minutes which is pretty long. Will try again next time though! read more

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"An Absolute Flavor Explosion!" If you are looking for authentic flavors and high-quality comfort food, look no further. We have been coming here regularly, and this place never misses. The Highlights: * The Wings: These are a must-order. They are perfectly crispy and tossed in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce that is topped with fresh cilantro. The balance of heat and herb is perfection. * Lomo Saltado: One of the best versions I've ever had. The beef is tender, the onions and tomatoes are sautéed to perfection, and it's served with that classic combination of crispy fries and fluffy rice. * The Vibe: Not only is the food "out of this world," but the service and atmosphere make it a place you want to keep coming back to. read more

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Absolutely Fuego! Highly recommend for anyone who loves FLAVOR and Flame cooked goodness. Found this place after visiting a nearby garden nursery and everything we ordered hit the spot. Family owned, 2 brothers and their dad. Family recipes mixed with cooking learned from growing up there and going back to refine recipes over the years. Service was kind, warm & welcoming. Ambience is like stepping into your favorite corner cafe. I wish I lived closer! We ordered: Chimichurri Steak & Chorizo Lomo Saltado Pizza Chicha Morada Cilantro Cheese Empanada We ordered 6 more empanadas to take home. Sharing this with my family and friends. GOTTA come back over. read more

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Great Service, Amazing food, restroom for customers. menu has a large variety of choices and their meats and fries are always delicious. The honey chicken and shrimp fries have great flavor but I would have preferred a bit less sauce. Very bold flavors and heavy on the sauce. The spicy salsa and sauce on the side is very fragrant and good spice level read more

Fuego Restaurant - Honey Chicken & Shrimp Fries - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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The food was incredibly fresh and full of flavor--every bite was delicious. The service was just as great, super attentive and welcoming. Love how they have a variety of sauces, all of them were tasty and added great flavor to the food. read more

Fuego Restaurant - Lomo Saltado Fries - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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We were craving Peruvian food and were glad to have Fuego bookmarked. My husband and I shared the lomo saltado and a bacon tiki burger. The saltado was a delicious mix of beef, onions, tomatoes, and crispy fries, while the bacon tiki burger, made with ground beef, bacon, and grilled pineapple, was packed with flavor. We also split some cheese and beef empanadas with our friends. It was definitely more food than we could handle, but our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Luckily, the empanadas were just as good the next day after a quick spin in the air fryer. To wash it all down, we each got a large cup of chicha morada, one of our favorite Peruvian drinks. I'm already eyeing the wings for our next visit. The chef was kind enough to stop by and say hi, and they offer some homemade spicy sauces. Just be warned, they pack a serious kick! read more

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First off been here before and had no issues (other than longer wait than normal for a place that is so small). But this time clearly they were struggling to get food out during a Monday lunch shift. About 30-40 minutes for my food man brings the wrong dish I ordered but I'm hungry so I eat it anyway. Food is not even hot (meaning it's been sitting) But then I notice a piece of meat completely raw. Good thing I decided to cut into my meat even though I already started eating it. Other customers were already in the place longer than I had been there and still waiting for food. They're visibly upset and confused as to what is going on in the kitchen. I'm an understanding person so I'm not trying to grill the guy as he's frantically pacing when he comes out of the back area. (Which he would be gone for long periods of time) But then I tell him and show the piece of meat and he struggles to explain that the meat is grilled delicately (I guess is what he's trying to explain) but then offers no sorry or takes responsibility for the mess that is his restaurant. And he runs back to the kitchen not even a care in the world about the raw meat. Picture below you tell me if I'm wrong about the meat being cooked. Luckily it was only one piece (I found) but who knows I already ate some of the food. I had nothing but good food experiences prior to this time. But the lack of ownership and responsibility for uncooked food should never be excused. Eat at your own risk here. No telling what the back kitchen looks like but plenty of fruit flies in the front suggesting exposed food in the area. read more

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My family really enjoyed the food here. We had the double Padilla and the Chaufa Fried Rice. We will definitely come back when we need our Peruvian fill. read more

It's Friday night and we planned a dinner at another Peruvian place nearby but found out it was closed! After a quick check on Yelp I saw this place and it had great reviews. The place was in a small plaza next to another restaurant but this place stands out in decoration and colors of fire! It is very cute and my toddler did enjoy the photos of the fire mascot. Upon entering, they had table seating that booth setting meaning the seats were attached to the table. So as a group of 6, we had to split into two tables but luckily we were there and had our choice of tables to pick. The menu isn't very large which helps us decide what we wanted to try. We ordered 2 Lomo Saltado Chaufa, Chimichurri Steak and Chorizo, chicken wings (honey garlic pepper) and fries, lomo saltado fuego style, 6 garlic cheese empanadas, and 3 cans of Coke Zero. We ordered at the front and the staff was very helpful in helping us out with all the questions we had. We were also served ice water on cups and straws. The food came in waves but they looked amazing! Everything was delicious, we sort of did family style but the only one I didn't get to try was the chicken wings, the table that had it ate them all before I got to try them! The fries were still crispy and fluffy. The meat was flavorful, wish there was more on the dish but still great. The sauce was very different from what I'm used to and refreshing. They also gave us bottled sauces but they were very spicy! The nonspicy sauce was good, glad I got that one from the other table. We ate everything until my toddler woke up from his nap. He was hungry but is a very picky eater so we asked the staff if they can make a plain chicken nugget with fries. They don't have nuggets but they can cut up a chicken patty, and that worked out great! My toddler ate most of it! Great place, glad we came. We might come back when we want some Peruvian cuisine again. Restrooms are in the back and relatively clean! The lock on the door is a bit difficult to use but locks it! read more

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3.5 stars it what I give it. Over priced for what you get my fries barley had any meat, and the meat it had was chewy and grisly. Mama inks does it way better and for a better price. I also got a stake and it was ok, again quality for the price. Flavor is there change that to better quality and more meat or some meat not all fries then this could easily be a 4.5-5 read more

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The staff was friendly and inviting. The food was delicious. The steak was flavorful and tender.

I ordered a salteado plate to go, but unfortunately the meat was very tough and difficult to chew. I called to ask about a possible refund, and while I understand policies can vary, I felt my concern wasn't fully addressed. This wasn't a matter of personal taste--the meat was not really edible. Because of this, we weren't able to eat the meal, and even the empanadas had the same issue, so the food went to waste. I completely understand that if I simply don't like something, that's my responsibility. However, in this case, I was disappointed because the quality made it hard to enjoy the food at all. I hope this feedback is helpful. read more

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Delicious food!! Great customer service! They prepare their food at the moment, everything tasted fresh. There ají sauce exquisite!!! Will come again and bring my family. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. Pretty casual and the service was fantastic. You can tell that the people working there really are passionate about the food they make. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the pizza and it was full of savory flavors. We also had the strawberry cheesecake empanada, which were so delicious. I wish I had brought more home. Definitely great value as what we got in flavor was a lot more than expected. read more

Amazing Peruvian lomo saltado with crispy papas fritas! The service was also excellent. I ordered a maracuyá drink, but it was a little too sweet for my taste, and the server was super kind and flexible about exchanging it for a Coke. Great food and great customer service -- definitely recommend! read more

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Food is 10/10! We got a surf and turf plate, fuego pizza and a double parrilla with some mozzarella sticks. The service was incredible and we ended our meal with some house-made ice cream! Definitely a must try! read more

The food is sooo good... great customer service and very clean restaurant. The logo Saltado was my favorite. Definitely recommend this place.. read more

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magnificent Peruvian restaurant where I was greeted by a cheerful and energetic staff member. I ordered the Family Parrilla, which turned out to be pleasantly tender and cooked to a perfect Medium Well, served with fries and a green salad topped with finely sliced cheese -- it was amazing. Great ambiance. Enough food for 3 to 4 people depending how hungry you are lol read more

"I've tried many Peruvian dishes, but this place was the best. The Peruvian green sauce (Aji Verde) was especially delicious, so I even bought some to take home. Highly recommended!" read more

Fuego Restaurant - Chimichurri Steak & Chorizo Parrillada - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Peruvian food is always a win, but Fuego just took it to a whole new level. Between the interesting food conversations and those incredible salsa flavors, it's a total game-changer. 10/10 for food, service, and vibes! " read more

Fuego Restaurant - Doble parrilla - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

I forgot to take a picture, but the food was good! Nice flavor. Service is really nice too. Inside looks cute. Will be a returning customer.

Food was soooo yummy. We ordered the shrimp and chicken with the mango Habanero sauce and lemon saltado. Excellent food and good service. read more

Great service and tasteful food. I loved the carne and cheese and cilantro and cheese empanadas.

We were randomly in the area and Fuego had some good ratings! I had also gone to Lima before and missed Peruvian food. It was also amazing that they can make most items vegan. We asked for recommendations and we got a pineapple mango habanero fries with vegan beef and the green rice with vegan lomo saltado. I love the aji sauce and they gave me a bit extra. Everything was delicious and the lomo saltado was so smoky. Egg was runny. Fries were crispy. The prices were a bit higher than I expected but I was satisfied with my meal. Staff was all very friendly. Fries come with an Agua Fresca and I got the purple corn one. Yay! Definitely worth a try read more

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Welcoming environment, definitely family oriented & a great experience with my family. The food is the best part of the experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

I want so bad to like this place! Food looks good, sounds fun but this is the second time I visited and I had to leave without even ordering. The place is small, which can be ok, however it's dark and dusty and the tables are very, very middle school-ish with little room to get comfortable. We walked in at 630pm on Friday and. O one was behind the counter, there was a person sitting in the lobby eating food and on his phone but. O activity behind the counter or in the kitchen. We waited for a minute and then decided to leave, as we were walking out the person at the table looked up and said sorry but then went back to their phone like we were not important. Really sad! read more

I mean I was genuinely in shock when I ate the food. Like WOAH like really good like better than some really nice steakhouses. Extremely underrated. Service is incredible and the food is beyond amazing the sauces the drinks like everything. 1000% recommend. And the food looks exactly like the photo lmao. read more

Fuego Restaurant - Chimichurri Steak & Chorizo Parrilada - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Food was amazing super happy with the fusion. We had a Lumos Aldo fries, mini order and it was perfect.!!!! We live a little far, but will definitely come back. read more

Against my best judgment I decided to check out Fuego, which was recommended by a friend. Its important to know that this friend of mine likes to eat pickled flavored popcorn. As you can imagine I was a little skeptical. Boy was I glad I took her advice. The food was delicious. We tried the new tacos and had a couple empanadas. However, the star of the night was the Lomo Saltado fries. Absolutely amazing!!! The service was impeccable and the staff did a tremendous job at ensuring you had an excellent dinning experience. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. read more

Fuego Restaurant - Lomo Saltado Fries - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Food: Was okay. The lomo saltado fries were really soggy and salty. The empanadas were salty inside and had a good crust flavor, but I've had better elsewhere. So I give it all 3-star (meaning it did it's job, but the service and extra long wait brought this place down a star) Service: seems like a small mom and pops joint. Very friendly. Introduced us to many different menu items. Ambiance: kinda cool, old 90's fast-food like decor Con: Waiter told us it closes in 45 mins, but didn't allow dine in. Then I knew why as I waited for my food. It took them about 45 mins to make it and pack it! 30 mins into my wait, I thought they forgot about me since I could hear them talking in the back, so I had to ask them. read more

Food was pretty good, very saucy, but fresh and delicious. Large serving sizes for the price. Service was great and decently fast 10-15 min wait time read more

Fuego Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California