What the heck happened to this place!?! The food and portions use to be great! Now the meat is like leather and they only give you a little bit. The waitress did deduct from check and gave us discount. I use to love this place! I was here three weeks ago and portions were much larger. Why the change?? While leaving a different waitress pretty much threw a chair in front of us outside and said" I'm so sick of this place." Well I understand! Pretty disappointed! read more

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Peruvian food is considered the best in the world due to its many dishes coming from the Sea, Andes mountains, and the crazy jungle and the most exquisite spices. The presentation of this little heaven is also the Pride of the Peruvians as artists and chefs. It is always a time to celebrate when eating a Peruvian meal. Thank you for serving Tucson Enjoyed read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is my first time ordering from Inca's Peruvian Cuisine. For about 60 dollars with tip, we got 2 orders of fries, a salad, side of rice, flan dessert, pollo a la brasa meal, and seco de carne con frejoles. The food arrived on time and was still warm. Everything tasted delicious! The salad was fresh and they used a type of dijion dressing. Everything except the french fries had a unique flavor. There was plenty of food and enough for lunch the next day. The chicken was seasoned similar to a rotisserie chicken and was large enough for 2 to 3 people. My favorite dish by far was the seco de carne con frejoles. The beef was melt in your mouth tender and the sauce was flavorful (I could taste cilantro, cumin and garlic). Pair this meal with your favorite adult beverage at home. Cheers! read more

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I had some visitors from out of town and was looking for a unique experience for them. I reached out directly to the owner and recieved the nicest greeting and she was genuinely excited to help with reservations, seating and atomoshere. I could not have been more impressed. The staff and service experience was only surpassed by the meal. The four of us each ordered a different plate and gladly tasted from each one. It was a great evening which was made even better by the music. I highly suggest a visit so that Fatima and her staff can do what they do best. read more

The service was excellent. I felt uncomfortable because I went in there with gym clothes on but you would have thought I was VIP the way I was treated. The food was good but slightly bland. That may just be my taste buds though. Live music on the weekends too, which was a great addition. read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Papa a la huancaina - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food is delicious and unique. Service is fast, and the wait staff appear to truly enjoy their job. There was a musician playing a violin. You may say "violin "--- but it works. It was pleasant and fit the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

We loved Inca's where we met with family and friends and dined on the most flavorful food imaginable! Everything on the menu was perfection! We were a large group of 15 and the restaurant easily accommodated us! There was even music! Stop by and try this restaurant. We will be back! read more

I am writing this soon after I left the restaurant so I don't forgot how mediocre was the meal. Firstly, the drink menu was extremely limited. They had only two choices for white wine, Pinot and Chardonnay, no Sauvignon Blanc. Only one choice for beer, Heineken and only one choice for red wine, Merlot (at $10 for half a glass). Previously, when we visited this restaurant, we had an excellent experience and were even served corn nuts to snack on (not this time) while we waited. I guess they were cutting down on expenses. To start, we ordered a mixed ceviche dish and lomo saltado which are signature Peruvian dishes we loved when we were in Lima, Peru. We did not wait long to get our food and the waitress was very pleasant. However, things suddenly got worse. The ceviche was tough, and tasteless as was the lomo meat. Even the shrimp tasted like it was never marinated. I can assure you that this food would never be served like that in Peru which has one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. Someone in charge should go check why the quality of the food at this restaurant has deteriorated so much. About the only thing that was good was the pleasant service by its servers. However, that is not enough reason to return there anymore. I certainly would not recommend it to my family or friends. read more

Stopped in to place a takeout order and front area staff were pleasant and I added a tip. The food was out to me in 10 minutes. Once home and we opened the containers, we were struck with, "Is this it for $42 plus tax and tip?" The 3 little Causas Rellenas de Camaron for $16.99 had very little topping (and we didn't care for the cold potato cakes--just our taste) and the Arroz con Mariscos (menu said their version of paella) for $24.99 looked pathetic with the 3 overcooked shrimp and 2 mussels and a few pieces of calamari. There was not much flavor, so when I had the remaining little bit of rice for the next day, I added some Trader Joe's Salsa Autentica and it was a vast improvement. I will say that the outdoor seating has terrific mountain views. read more

Yes, it was time - to return to Incas Peruvian cuisine in Tucson. It's been quite a while since we've been there and even longer since writing a review. The place is small, so we always make sure we have a reservation. Our dinner group almost takes up half the restaurant ! Service is good as I remember it's usually good. We ordered drinks - beer selection is limited, but ok. For our meal - we split the half pollo a la brasa since one us likes the thigh/leg and the other likes the lighter meat. It comes with a salad and a side of potatoes or rice. We like their potatoes/fries. The pollo (chicken) is rotisserie style so very tender with tons of flavor - excellent ! All in all - a very good meal, just like I remember from a long time ago. read more

We had great service from sarah She answered all of our questions and also gave great suggestions. We started with the pisco sour, Chile de camaron, and papa rellena. Great start Then I got the Lomo saltado spicy with beef and shrimp. read more

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Inca's is such a great gem in Tucson! We came here with our Peruvian friend who guided us in ordering his favorite dishes. Coming from someone who grew up on this cuisine, he assured us that everything we ate was authentic or at least very, very close! He was even able to explain to us in detail how each of the dishes were cooked. The portions were generous and we were able to share the plates family style. For drinks we had a pitcher of the chicha morada (non-alcoholic purple maize drink), and traditional pisco sours which were incredibly strong! We started with the anticuchos (chicken heart appetizer). I was very wary to try this one, but it ended up being my favorite dish. The texture of the meat was indistinguishable from dark meat. I loved the spicy garnish and the fried potatoes on the side. For entrees, we had the lomo saltado mixto, arroz con mariscos (essentially paella), ceviche, and another ceviche-like dish. Everything was delectable and filling but I'd recommend the seafood dishes the most. I was pleased to taste really bold and eccentric flavors in every bite. Service was attentive and we especially appreciated that our server was enthusiastic to give us his personal recommendations. It was a wonderful experience and I'm certain we will back again! read more

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Awesome food and excellent hospitality. We were visiting from out of town and were randomly looking for a place to eat. Had never tired Peruvian food before and thought to give it a try. Everything we tried was delicious. What made it special the care the hostesses took in taking our order and recommending us the dishes. Outdoor live music was excellent too. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is trying out Peruvian food for the first time. read more

Food was good. I had the saltado mix. The order was for steak and shrimp and they delivered steak/chicken/shrimp. Meal was good but I am not convinced it's good value for the $$$. Nice patio with great weather made it worth the trip read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Saltado mix - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wish there were 6 stars to give this restaurant. So quaint, amazing service (thanks Douglas), spectacular live music with the violinist, and crazy delicious food. Had the Pisco Sour which tasted like a tequila made with white grapes and the Aji de Gallina. You must have the Alfajores for dessert. YUMMY! read more

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Great ethnic food from Peru! When we told the owner we are vegetarians she right away pointed to vegetarian section in menu and even offered to make couple of other items vegetarian by replacing meat/fish with tofu! Tried "Tacu tacu" and Quinoa and requested them be made spicy. They served right away and it was delicious especially Tacu tacu. Also tried a glass of "Chicha morada." It was a tasty beverage. Would recommend visiting this place when you near Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. read more

I like the food and the location. Their stews are great but I'm mostly a roasted chicken person and I love that they have 1/4,1/2 and full chicken option on their menu. Their drinks are delicious as well. read more

The food was excellent. There were 5 in our party, and all the dishes were great. The ambiance was pleasant. The problem was the service. We waited 20 minutes to put in our order, 4 out of 5 of the orders came out 30 minutes later, and one of those was a chicken dish with dark meat instead of the white meat requested. The kitchen or waitress forgot the order for one of our party, and he had to wait an additional 30 minutes for his order. When we paid with credit cards, the waitress mixed up the credit cards and had to redo the charges. There seemed to be plenty of waitresses running around for a restaurant with 15 or so tables, but they were so inept and chaotic that they couldn't get their stuff together to serve a meal without errors in a timely manner. read more

Loved it! Wonderful food. So entranced that I dug in without a photo record! Started with Ocopa de camarón Grilled jumbo shrimp over premium boiled potato slices covered with exclusive huacatay sauce, roasted peanuts and feta cheese! Wow. Had a nice little bite! I love spicy. It had that. Lite spice and nice. Came with 3 shrimp. Not quite jumbo (ok not jumbo at all) but cooked marvelous. The potato was amazing. The sauce was amazing. Authentically seasoned. A nice wow! Ordered a Pisco sour. A grape alcohol with sour. Good. Ordered a main course Seco de carne con Frejoles 8 oz.Tender cuts certified angus beef® braised in a cilantro and Peruvian sauce. Served with canary beans and jasmine rice. Beautifully presented. Fabulous flavors. Fabulous taste. Fabulous. Loved the beans that had a few slices of pickled onions on them. Loved the beans. The meat was tender and bursting with flavor. Melt in your mouth yum! I want some more! All so very good. There was musical entertainment outside with a speaker inside. Not too loud so you could talk and just simply enjoy the atmosphere. It might have been nice if the lights were dimmed a little inside. Staff and entertainer were friendly and simple wonderful! A wonderful meal and wonderful evening! read more

I'm not super familiar with Peruvian food but I had a great experience here! The inside is small but they also have outside seating. I got the Jalea de Mariscos and loved the flavors, it was so good! Service was great and there was even live music as well. I'd recommend this place to a friend for sure! read more

Food is uniquely elegant. The outdoor seating is family friendly and romantic both--whatever your dinner date is! Come on Fridays and enjoy live music. read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Wonderful appetisers before dinner - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food was excellent. Felt misled by the server's "upselling". Was given options, then later upcharge for it.. also heard this happening to other older people who seemed also confused by the additional charges. *oops forgot to take pics read more

We just finished having a delicious meal. We ordered Causa Rellena and Papa Rellena as appetizers. For the meals, Aji Pollo and a seafood dish was served. The service was outstanding. They had live music (guitarist) who was great. Julianna and Monica were extremely attentive, and we cannot wait to come back! read more

my husband placed an order around 1 pm for a 7 pm pickup. He arrived on time and not only had they 'lost' it, but they didn't have any more of what we ordered. He sat around for almost 1/2 hour and the replacement was just awful. 2 portions of plain white rice. One had some brown sauce on it. The 'main' was some of that brown sauce w/a few pieces of onion, some tomato which didn't seem to have any business being there, a few meager chunks of chicken, and some soggy french fries. We were really excited about the 1/2 Peruvian chicken he did order. This was a very poor substitute. read more

Tucson is so lucky to have this amazing restaurant!! The food is delicious! Lots of parking available The only negative is the service is very hit or miss. Sometimes it's great and other times it's awful Overall we still love eating here and supporting this local business. What a gem! read more

Having just come back from a trip to the Land of the Incas, my partner-in-dine and I were still high from the altitude and on coca tea. We simply had to relive the amazing gourmet experience we'd had in Peru. We had bookmarked Inca's Peruvian Cuisine ages ago as a potential gastronomy jaunt and so we finally loosened up our belts (to make room for the food!), put on our walking boots, and headed for a sliver of Peru in northern Tucson. We got there before the ravenous weekend dinner crowd arrived. We started off with an order of Causa Rellena. It was very appetizing and filling. My partner-in-dine then chose the Ceviche Mixto as his main course and I went for the Aji de Gallina. I enjoyed my chicken dish through and through. My heart was flapping its wings in delight while my mouth busied itself with pecking hungrily at the food. The partner-in-dine, on the other hand, was not having the same convulsions of ecstasy as me. He found the ceviche underwhelming and lackluster. To finish off, we ordered Crema Volteada for dessert. The custard flan was sweet and the perfect capper to our meal. Our server was very friendly and courteous although he got a lot on his plate with having to attend to a lot of tables. There were two other servers working but it seemed like our waiter was the one who had to run around and do most of the work. As a result, it was a challenge to catch his attention when we needed something or wanted the bill. I almost forgot to mention that the partner-in-dine also ordered a Pisco Sour. He was definitely not lamenting that! He was indeed very happy about it. Verdict: Most of the dishes we ordered were good. The Pisco Sour is a must-try. Service could still be improved. read more

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Great food. Great service. The day was beautiful so we were able to eat outside. I found so many dishes I wanted to try. I hope to go back soon. It's a great place to try Peruvian cuisine. read more

They seem to have lost it. I looked at the menu online and chose my meal but when I went to order they said that "due to Covid" many dinner options were not available. When I complained they said they needed to update their website and menu, and that it had been 3 years. Bummed, I ordered something else. What a disaster of a dish. It was missing the sauce, was not seasoned, the rice was cold and the vegetables were both cold and unseasoned. Terrible experience, especially since the chairs are wood and uncushioned making it uncomfortable to boot. Sad. read more

Reallt great quality Peruvian food! The occasional live Peruvian music (with really great musicians!) is a nice bonus. I wish they did more of the live music (and put up signs for it so we know about it). The family that owns this and all the employees are awesome and super friendly. We are very happy to have them in the area. read more

The food, service, and ambiance is amazing. Try the ceviche if you like sea food. They usually have live music on the weekends and there such a nice touch. read more

We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! Our server, Daniella was very attentive to our needs and very helpful with recommendations on the menu. ALL of the food was incredible and the ambience was very warm and welcoming, with live music and everything! The salsas that they have are all delicious, and their hottest one compliments each dish exquisitely. 10/10 we will definitely be coming back again sometime. read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Came to eat with some coworkers for a fast lunch. The server was great and was able to get our orders in very quickly with the food following after as a large group was coming in after us. Tried the recommended dishes from Guy Fieri's DDD of the lomo saltado and seco de carne. We split them between us with the lomo saltado being the best as the beef was flavorful and paired well with the sauce and crispy french fries. The other recommended dish the seco de carne wasn't quite as good, a little on the dry side tasting like more like a beef stew. As for the ceviche it was very fresh with a nice crunch from the red onion on the side. Definitely recommend getting the chicha morada to drink, can come in a pitcher for a group! Very refreshing. read more

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The roasted corn starter was tasty. The $17 Ceviche had 3 very good shrimp strategically blanketed on the plate with some onions on top and a couple bites of fish. But as you dug into the pile, it was mostly tough squid. Glorified fish bate. We left all of it and told our waitress, Viviana. She admitted it was rubbery, and took a measly 1.70 off our bill, not that I was even asking for that. 10% off of what was over 50% of the entree. Viviana was a good waitress, but I guess she was taught to placate me with a 10% off of the entree price, let alone to whole bill. I would have preferred 3 more shrimp. Camaron. I love good clear shrimp. My dad told me about a trip to Hawaii, and a lagoon that had a bunch of sea urchins, and shrimp feedin on something. And this was in a national park! Called City of Refuge in 1975. They later changed it to some Hawaiian name. SometimeI want some amazing salmon in fresh clean water vs this china stuff where they have put antiviral in the water, because they're in such close quarters, and swimming around in they're poop. and thats gross. At that point, they're tryna be cheap at my risk. And shrimp are recyclers too. Hydrogen Nitrogen Protein cycle, and carbon cycle. If were so worried about carbon, we could develop techniques to suck it all out of the air. Plants absorbed it and they caused coal and oil, so that means it was up in the atmosphere before all that. Anyways, The shrimp here were excellent. I don't know why you would even serve the squid tho. That's my gripe. I just ruined it. Why would you serve something that your own waitress said it had a weird texture. No flavor. Kind of reminds me of a condom. I mean the whole thing is fucking wierd. The sweet potato thing was good. Didn't care for the cold corn bites. The drink my dad had with their peruvian alcohol and lime that was amazing. The signature dish, that Guy Fierie had, was fine. Beans were good. Rice was good. Meat was like a glorified pot roast. Flavor was great. A few bites were a little cool. So whats that tell you? They're not making it like they were the day for Guy Fieri. It probably wasn't made fresh that day. Its best right from the oven. I don't like it cooled down and then heated back up. But I understand, you cant make that to order, so its got to be made in advance. We were there kinda early. And its probably fine heated up too. Some stuff gets better with a couple days. Let the stuff kind of marriage. The microbes breakin it town. Making it more tender for our bodies. And more delicious as a result. Like aged beef. Or ceviche. Without time it would be just raw fish with vinegar on it, its not the same. But as we intently watched the pot roast being prepared for Guy Fieri to eat, they were pullin it fresh from the oven. read more

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In our party of 4, the ladies had the Pisco Sour and the men ordered the Pisco Mules. The Peruvian brandy in the sour was a delight but the overall flavor profile was a little too sweet for my taste buds. Collectively, the Mule was the winner and we had a second round. I shared the Ensalada de quinoa as an appetizer. The grains were perfectly cooked and the tomatoes were light and refreshing but the lime vinaigrette was too sour and overpowering. I had the Tofu Saltado as my main course. Our waitress made an honest mistake of accidentally serving the Tacu Tacu. She promptly replaced it with the Tofu Saltado and partially compensated our check. Honestly, I wish I had kept the Tacu Tacu because I was disappointed with the Tofu Saltado. The sautéed veggies were seasoned well with a blend of Peruvian spices. However, they were served on pasta that was more like spaghetti noodles than linguine and smothered in (soy?) sauce. In a blind taste test, if it weren't for the spices, then I would have guess it was Chinese takeout. Maybe I don't have an experienced Peruvian palate but even outside of the food, my overall experience left a lot to be desired, especially for a birthday celebration. I'm hesitant to return but their drinks and positive seafood and ceviche reviews makes me a little optimistic. read more

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I'm sorry but the food was horrible. I know there's a picture of Guy Fierri giving his approval but I used to live in Peru and Peruvian good is my favorite type of food. I would hate to think that people think this is a good example of Peruvian food. I ordered the steak and shrimp lomo saltado. The shrimp was over cooked and no flavor, the rice was over cooked and had no flavor, the sauce had no flavor, the meat was over cooked and no flavor and I think was just a cheap cut of. I will not be going back. I will try the other Peruvian restaurant in town. read more

How did I not know this place existed? If you like flavor, you must try this place. Wonderful customer service! Our waitress was attentive, but not overly ambitious. She brought the cute little nuts filled in leafs to match the number of people in your party. We ordered the Peruvian margarita, Peruvian mule, and juice for our drinks. I ordered theTallarin Saltado mixed (beef, chicken & shrimp) because I wanted to try them all. I liked the chicken best and shrimp least. My friends ordered Lomo Saltado. I cannot define the flavors for you because they are SO awesome. But, I can say you should be prepared to eat because the portions are hearty. read more

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This is place so good, we had our rehearsal dinner here! Best Pisco Sours in town! Love the Pescado a lo Macho!!

Incas provides delicious Peruvian cuisine daily here in Tucson. They have a cozy interior and a nice outdoor space where they often have live music going. Everything from the free toasted corn nuts to the dessert is just great and the service is truly exceptional. The staff goes out of their way to help you understand the menu and makes great recommendations, turning the dining experience into a cultural and language lesson for those who care to learn. My favorite dish is the Beef Saltado. The beef is tender, juicy, well-seasoned and the rice they serve it with is amazingly light and just perfect. Their Pisco Sours are to die for...truly the best I've ever had. They aren't stingy with the Pisco and the balance between sweet, sour and creamy is flawless. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Inca's if you're looking to try something new and delicious in Tucson. You might just find yourself becoming a regular... read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Delicious Pisco Sour, yumm - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We were encouraged to try Inca's by a friend as we traveled in Tucson. I'm so glad we listened! The four of us all agreed it was wonderful and different from the usual fair. All four dishes were awesome, but the Aji de Gallina was all of our favorite. Also, don't forget to try the Pico Sour! It is such a smooth and fresh cocktail. We are going to try our hand at making it when we get home although I'm sure it won't be as good as they make it. Lidia, our waitress, was so friendly and helpful not to mention she is from Peru. She and the owner helped make our experience unforgettable. A great addition to our trip! read more

Inca's Peruvian Cuisine - Lidia shaking a Pico Sour - Latin American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I wish I could do five but just can't. The ceviche is amazing. The waiter was ok. Too much in a hurry. Maybe under staffed or something. I ordered the half chicken and rice dish it was not as hot as it should be. Temperature was off. Other than that it's good. We came from Nevada to eat here. Watched Triple D and came here while in the area. read more

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