It was ok, the Choros a la chalaca were just alright and the cebiche didn't have much flavor. Prices were good, so was the service. I will give it a second try, maybe seafood is not their strength. read more

Huascaran - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Tiny whole in the wall gem! Doesn't compare to my mom's cooking but it's good enough. I can get to this place very close to home and enjoy authentic flavors. Great bang for your buck. Plates are large enough to share or have leftovers. I've brought many friends with me here. read more

Being Peruvian myself I am very picky about my Peruvian dishes. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. The waitress was attentive and extremely friendly. The food was fresh full of flavor and love. Every dish I tried tasted how is was suppose to taste. Lastly the owner stepped out to greet us and ask us about our food. Will 100% be coming back. I recommend the Jalea and Ceviche! read more

Great place! Came here for breakfast based on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Everyone that worked here was very nice and attentive. The food was delicious and I will be coming back read more

Huascaran - Pan con chicharrón - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Epitome of a "Hole in the wall" Authentic great tasting food. Small dining area Run down walls & carpet Large portions Great reasonable prices. Servers speak little English. Loved it. Felt like I was in someone's own house having dinner. Will be back read more

"Authentic Mom and Pop Peruvian spot for locals" Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 Parking: 4/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Huascaran is a nice little Mom and Pop spot that services local (primarily Latino) clientele with freshly-made authentic Peruvian food. The portions are generous and are sold for a fairly decent price, not to mention the food is well-seasoned with fresh ingredients, i.e. no visible dried herbs or processed/generic toppings, sides, or sauces. I highly recommend the lomo saltado or just a trip to this little local secret, I just advise you speak Spanish or bring someone who does because yes, it's that authentic. read more

Admittedly, my purpose for coming to Huascaran was to try guinea pig for the first time. The restaurant itself is relatively tiny and looks like a small town house from the outside. Inside, the dining area is small, but homely. The staff are extremely friendly and provide a warm and welcoming "mom and pop" dining atmosphere. I was definitely surprised by the food quality. My guinea pig was delicious and my girlfriends lomo saltado was by far the most authentic and tasteful I've ever eaten at a Peruvian restaraunt. The menu selection is huge and there is a plethora of deserts on hand for an after dinner treat. On that note, it is one of the only Peruvian restaurants I've been to that offers milhojas (a fluffy pastry filled with dulce de leche). If you go, I strongly recommend you take some home and warm them up when your tummy craves a late night snack. Food quality was top notch and worth the price. The Verdict: Huascaran may look tiny, shabby, and remote at first glance, but don't deny yourself the opportunity to try the bounties of flavor that await within. This place is undeniable proof that the family owned restaurant business has a life that a corporate chain can never achieve. Highly recommended to all. read more

Fantastic food. Great customer service. Never judge a book by its cover! I love this place!

A mixed bag here at Huascaran. 4 star: the fish ceviche. $12 sounds like a lot to pay, but it is a literal mound of fish. Cold sweet potato may also look weird, but it's actually quite nice. 3 star: lomo saltado.The amount of fries, rice and onion far outweighs the meat but otherwise its a good homestyle lomo - the meat could have been cooked a little less IMO 2 star: The churrasco was thin, bland and overcooked 1 star would be the decor, it feels like you're eating in an old store room of sorts. I don't expect all restaurants to be hip or fancy, but I don't think Huascaran is even trying anymore. read more

We asked for Peruvian food recommendations and they told us China Chilcano. But we remembered Oyamel WAS NOT good Mexican food. So we asked for a place that was more authentic. THIS WAS IT. Its like going to your Grandmas house and your Abuelita and tias cook for you. We wre amazed at the many things on the menu. Trying to be considerate, we asked what they had ready. They said they make everything from scratch. So the prep took a little longer, but i had a huge churrasco with grilled pork, beef, chicken and chicken heart. The ceviche is BOMB. everything is good. The place is a hole in the wall, but this is my kind of place. I'd rather they spend their money on good ingredients and cooks than on rent. read more

My fiance and I came here in search of ceviche. We showed up around 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Of the ten-ish tables in the place, two others were occupied. We ordered an horchata ($3) while waiting for our food. Service was fast and friendly. We were unexpectedly served two piping hot rolls right out of the oven to start. They were perfect! We also got some green spicy sauce and some limes to accompany our meal. We ordered the ceviche de pescado ($10.95) as an appetizer, but what we received was a non-appetizer portion of fish. Between the mouth-watering, spicy, perfectly flavored ceviche and the sweet potato and maiz accompaniments, the two of us were full after finishing this. However, we had also ordered two pupusas ($1.75 each) that were stuffed with bean and cheese and chicken. These were also larger than I'm used to and were delicious. This was one of the best meals I've had in the DC area. It doesn't hurt that it was so inexpensive too! read more

Two of us came here around 8pm on a Saturday evening after looking for non-chain Peruvian food. I was very pleasantly surprised that although located almost in a parking lot, it is very much a hole-in-the-wall location. It's a tiny location that immediately reminded me of some of the mom and pop restaurants I've visited in South America. Soccer/football was playing on TV and there were fliers and newspapers available if you wanted to become more involved in the Peruvian community in the area. We had no waiting at all to get a table; once seated, the waitress came out. The order we placed was four appetizers that we shared. The first waitress we had took down the order and while seeming to understand what we wanted, soon, when someone else came over, we found out the first waitress hadn't understood what we ordered except for the drinks. All in all, our meal was filling and good. The ceviche lacked in flavor; I have and could make better. The cook was good about removing one ingredient from the other dishes for us and the service was prompt and attentive without being hovering. While I wouldn't make a beeline to return here, I certainly wouldn't avoid it, either. It's a solid bet with pretty authentic (but not spicy!) Peruvian food. The prices are a little on the high side of normal (but this is fine for me, given that it's a mom and pop place) and the parking is a bit wonky, but certainly worth a shot if you've a hankering for Peruvian food and are not far away. read more

I came here for a Sunday breakfast bordering on brunch A lot of restaurants don't do breakfast/brunch until 11am or so (my stomach couldn't wait that long), this place opens at 6am. I had the Desayuno Tipico (breakfast tipical) but don't let the name fool you; it's likely not your typical breakfast. It came with avocado, eggs, skirt steak, sausage, a big chunk of cheese, and plantains (more or less; everyone at the table was sharing so I may have gotten things mixed up). Others at the table ordered some of the other Desayuno meals, and everyone was full or stuffed by the end of it: you've been warned! All the food was very tasty, the service was good, it wasn't crowded, nothing to complain about. I'd highly recommend this as a breakfast destination. read more

It's ok. Went there once. It's local for us. Lomo saltado is just average. Pescado a lo macho is a different dish, different concept. Not what i expected but it had a good taste. Tiny restaurant, 5-6 tables? Yeah i come back but i know what they serve. U may want to lower your expectations. If you are caucasian white, this be a great restaurant for you. But if you were born n raised un Peru, this is just ok. read more

Ordered limo saltado to go...to my surprise it was $15 so I hoped it was good but not really, mostly rice and fries, minimum amount of meat, definitely not worth $15 read more

Huascaran - Lomo saltado...not worth the $15 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Best Chaufa De Mariscos (Seafood Stir Fry) - Delicious and a perfect size portion! I even had leftovers...AMAZING!!! Also, they have great alfajores!! LOVE THEM!! The staff is humble,efficient, and effective! I highly recommend this place! Worth your money, time, and taste buds! read more

The ceviche was not seasoned. I personally can make ceviche better then that. The crema de camarones had too much oil, also did the tallarine saltado. The serves was not good at all. I think the only good thing from there was the bread. "If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise." Proverbs 15:31 NLT I would just like the owner to know that if you have been blessed to run your own business make sure you be very picky on the people you select to work with you. Not everyone means well! Surround yourself with people that strive for better. read more

This place is SO GOOD! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon it one day, and we are so glad we did. The lomo saltado and papusas were delicious, and everyone who worked there was genuinely so kind! I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

I been coming here since 2001 and I gotta say a few things have changed, but this is literally a hidden gem in Alexandria. The food is always great and bill is always reasonable!!! I highly recommend this place, it tastes like moms and grandmas cooking, so amazing and delicious!!! read more

Terrible service!! Awful food. I love Peruvian food, but please don't go there!! JUSTAS is the places in alexandria, if you like good food read more

I've only eaten here for breakfast, but it was really good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the refried beans were seasoned perfectly.

The perfect hole in the wall place. The server was very helpful in helping me choose the cilantro beef with rice and beans, which was delicious. My partner was more adventurous and got the goat which he also liked but I'm not a goat meat person. The server was very attentive attentive. read more

Good Food! They have fresh juices (papaya, strawberry with milk, surtido, pineapple) and pan con chicharron (grilled pork). read more

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Small place, the food was really good. My boyfriend felt like having Peruvian food so I googled Peruvian near us and this mom and pops restaurant showed up. They only have 4 tables or so, Fútbol on the tv, and live music on weekend nights. We ordered lomo saltado, tacu tacu, tamal, and millojas for dessert. I would definitely come here again. We ordered take out. We called 10 minute ahead and it was ready when we got there. We usually have to drive to Maryland to get Peruvian food, and I'm not talking about Peruvian chicken, but actual dishes. Will come again, great way to practice my Spanish. read more

The main reason to drop by this local mama-y-papa Peruvian joint would be for the weekend breakfasts. Went in Sunday morning and perused the selection of Andean and Criollo breakfasts (including such items as cracklings, blood sausage, sweet potato, etc). Ended up getting a tasty and rather large pork tamale ($4) which honestly could've been a small breakfast on its own. But being greedy and curious I also got a potato dish which turned out to be less interesting: just sliced boiled potato with a cream sauce and eggs. But the tamale was good, so was the fresh strawberry juice and fresh-baked bread. I also got an order of "picarone", Peruvian doughnuts with a little cardamon and a molasses dipping sauce. Next time I'll give the criollo plate of breakfast meats and starches a try. The full menu was quite large and seemed to have the standard Peruvian assortment of potatos, pastas, and huge skewers of meat. Worth noting is that they do indeed have roasted rabbit, and I might go back for that as well. Ambience is clean but a bit like a suburban office with the gray carpet and white walls with fake plants, but it's well-run and staff is friendly and helpful. Overall nothing amazing, but reasonable prices and tasty chow with a few neat little specialties you don't see everywhere. read more

I had a delicious breakfast: eggs, plaintain, queso, and corn tortillas. Simple breakfast. Yet, very well done: the plaintains, in particular, were delicious - flavorful and caramelized just right. Very friendly service; very pleasant atmosphere. This was just the right place to start my day. Thank you! read more

Great mom and pop shop. The place looks like a little house and you seriously feel like you're getting home cooked food at a friends house. Lomo Saltado and Ceviche were both great. Food is cooked when ordered so it takes a minute to come out. I would call ahead if you're in a rush. Worth checking out. read more

This quaint restaurant is tucked away in what appears to have been a family home. Several years ago, my children and I had the opportunity to visit Peru and had a wonderful time experiencing the culture, food and traditions for the few weeks that we were there. I had been searching for a traditional Peruvian restaurant on and off for some time in the DMV. Huascaran is the place to be. The service was good and the staff polite. My friends and I were there during lunch and it was not overly crowded. We shared a Peruvian specialty....Cuy! Delicious!! I plan to return!!! read more

I am Peruvian so I am picky when it comes to Peruvian food. I had the Seco and it was amazing! The meat was super soft and it just melted in my mouth. Delicious! My boyfriend had the Ceviche de Pescado and he loved it. Definitely coming back here. read more

I'm Peruvian and I know my food. This place doesn't look great from the outside (rundown), and the parking lot is a bit tight; however, their breakfast is delicious. The atmosphere transported me back to Huaraz, Peru in 1996. This is a small and modest place so don't expect something big. However, it is worth checking out. If you want good Peruvian style breakfast this is your place. The waitresses are very polite and bilingual. They have 3 tv's playing Sur-Peru and soccer, and they also have a selection of latino newspapers. My boyfriend and I have gone to Huascaran six times already, and they have never disappointed us. So far, I had picarones (weekends only), pan con huevo, pan con queso fresco, pan con aceitunas, especial (camote, chicharron, tamal, relleno) tamales, jugos (surtido, especial, papaya). I love it and it makes me feel like I'm back in Peru. I totally recommend this place, you won't regret it. read more

I'm a white guy from the Midwest. What can I say, really? The food tasted good. The cheese papusas were great. The Modelo was cold. The service was timely and gracious. And the atmosphere was nice. Neighborhood a little sketch. (Again, I'm a white guy from the Midwest.) read more

A nondescript setting in the bleak strip store location of Glebe Road does not indicate what a gem this restaurant is. I've been three times, tried their soups and main dishes and fruit drinks, and have always come away full and happy. Unless you know Peruvian cuisine, you will have to experiment with the dishes, since their names often give little clue about their flavors. This is not cheap rotisserie fare, but an actual family-run enterprise that gives you a great deal of authentic cuisine for modest prices. A gem, you can stop in and have a superb feed in a movie setting: classic roadside eatery with a grandmother or mother in the kitchen making sure you eat as well as any of her children. read more

when I first visited this restaurant in 2004 with my future wife on our 5th date I was extremely happy with the food the quality and the quantity of the food! after my first visit there were many more and again the food was excellent but the owner always with a strange bitter behavior and not a sign of a smile in her face! 6 years ago we had our first incident with the owner of the restaurant. We order food to go and our order was the half reduced and 27 dollars more! When I asked for explanation about my order she was in polite extremely indifferent and aggressive! We stop going there for a couple of years. Unfortunately during that period of time we haven't been able to find a good restaurant with Spanish food!we decided after a while to give another chance to the specific restaurant! the fist 2 or 3 times the food was good but the 4 th one here ago again! smaller portions worst quality meat no receipts ever and bad attitude and manners from the uneducated owner!we stop going again for more than 4 years! a couple of weeks ago was my birthday and I decided to give a last chance to the place so we called ahead for an order to go they told me 25 minutes I said ok and I asked besides the food for a Spanish dessert called picarones the lady told me we don't have it! after 40 minutes I arrived in the restaurant asking to pay for my order they haven't even put my order yet! Same owner same unpleasant unprofessional waitresses propably family so many years and the worst thing they were a patry of 7 people eating picarones ! I asked the young girl why you told me you don't have it she wasn't even capable of answering back or apologize to me for lying! and that's not all I was waiting 1 hour and 19 minutes for my food at the end no receipt not even a cash register and the place dirty than ever! I couldn't remember how many violations I counted this day first and most importantly very dangerous place for the public health secondary no receipts and in that case irs would closed down the place immediately . I apologize if I am too detailed but I would like to feel how I felt disappointed and betrayed. after 1 hour and 19 minutes I opened to check my food the first one she sliced one piece of meat and she charged me double the other portion of food was 5 shrimps for 20 dollars smelling bad and she charged me for tax without a cash Register without a legal receipt and the worst thing this unpleasant woman she run this business for years without anybody doing nothing to close down this place! it is very sad people like her and many others getting advantage the truly American system the shelter ,the compassion and the hospitality that this country provided to them and doing what they r doing for years! thank you for dedicate time to read my post and I hope one day all these rotten businesses they will no more exist ! read more

Don't let the exterior fool you. Even though it looks like a little kitchen in someone home it has actually decent Peruvian food! I was looking for a new place after Campo closed and gave this a try. I had ceviche (of course) , jaleo mixto, and picarones. The first thing I noticed was the fish in the mixto and ceviche was fresh, not always true of every restaurant. It really makes a difference and the food was very good and tasted home made. The picorones were hot but just ok. There are only a couple tables so try to get there when it's not busy. You can get take out but it won't be as good as when it comes right out of the back to the table. I wish the owner would invest a little in the dining room and expand a bit because it's pretty tiny. But the food is as close to a regular restaurant in Peru as I have had here. Not necessarily the best but authentic. It's pretty darn good though so give it a try. read more

This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised. This little restaurant is full of character and the food was equally as flavorful. Come early if you are looking for flan. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Great authentic Peruvian food. Had the lomo saltado and it was cooked to perfection. The service was a bit slow for a Sunday evening, but I'd definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

They served us bad fish, spoke to the owner to let her now that we wouldn't pay for it and She got upset. Not professional at all, disappointing. read more

I returned to try another dish but this time I asked the greeter of the restaurant what the specialty dish of the restaurant say. She replied with Seco de Res. This is a typical dish of Northern Peru composed of slow cooked beef in a cilantro (and spinach?) sauce served on a bed of delicious cannellini beans with a side of white rice. I ordered it and loved it. The aromatic dish was authentically prepared and presented beautifully. As a result I updated my rating from 4 to 5 stars. You can be sure I'll be back! read more

I come here for desayuno peruano, the desayuno centro americano, and the jugos frescos (batidos). Oh my gosh, this is so different. I love coming here on Sunday morning. I only wish that I lived closer to this place. It's a pretty small restaurant situated in what seems a very small family home that was converted to a restaurant. Still great though. Me gusta. read more

A really good hole-in-the-wall! Didn't know what to expect from the outside but the inside is really nice. Got the lomo saltado -- delicious but wish there was more lomo in it. Rice is amazing. A bit pricey but you get a lot of food for the price. read more