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    Inka Mama's

    4.2 (225 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Adele M.

    Amazing food, service and located in the San Clemente Ole town . Cute place with open air setting so you can enjoy the outdoors . Everything I ate was on point - very reasonably priced menu. My favorite was the empanadas.

    So many delicious things on the menu
    Audry P.

    Outstanding customer service, pheomial food, and a chill vibe. Peruvian pictures, artwork and colors fill this lovely restaurant. From the warm wood acxents, and Carmel leather chairs, to the crisp white walls, this place is unbelievably welcoming to anyone who seeks this delicous peruian food. With a table of 4 people, we opted to try several appetizers and three main dishes. Everything...yes, everything was absolutely delicious. Any friends or family visiting this area? I'm sending them here. Where else can you get beautifully created food, loaded with flavor, and easy on the eyes? Here... That's where.

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    John W.

    Excellent local Peruvian food restaurant. Their Rib Eye Saltado is my favorite, but the Pollo Verde is a close second. Stavros the owner, manager has done a great job bringing his restaurant to the Old Town Plaza. We would like to see a remodel of the old bar, which is not what it needs to be....but other than that, this is a real good dinner place that is unique for Our little seaside town....Food is delicious, service is good and decor is original old Spanish style, and nice!

    Katy C.

    Appetizers - Ceviche - Anticuchos - Empanada (Chicken, Spinach, Beef) Entrées - Paellas (Chicken) - Tallarin Saltado (Ribeye) Sides - Fried Yucca 6.5/10

    Patricia U.

    Quaint restaurant, beautiful interior with high wood beam ceilings, skylights and a fireplace. Small menu but worthy. Lomo Saltado was perfect and the right portion, the rib eye steak was so tender and full of flavor from the seasoning they use, would definitely order again. Hubby ordered chicken with spinach and basil sauce, tasty but not amazing. Wish I had bread to soak up the juices on my plate. We also had the empanadas, steak was perfectly cooked and tender, shrimp was in a creamy sauce. Plastic plates did not impress. Customer service was very good, even though there was only 1 waiter for a few busy tables; mught ha e been the owner or manager. I was hoping for Peruvian icecream or some type of dessert, nada. We will be back!

    Macarena O.

    Disappointed in the fact I was charged an 18% in house dinning fee. That is a lot of money to charge customers on top of the 3% credit card fee and the state taxes. I don't recall seeing this posted anywhere prior to eating but it's possible it may have been in small letters and I just missed it. When I asked the server she said it includes gratuity but the receipt to sign also had the tipping line so?! This needs to be disclosed in a better manner to ensure the customers know what they are getting themselves into simply for dining in. With that being said, the food was good and the location inside is beautiful. I really enjoyed my Lomo saltado. I love Peruvian food, just bummed at the total cost and fees of everything. Service was decent. The waitress seemed to be serving the whole restaurant by herself and was very busy.

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    Alan P.

    So many positives make for a 5 Star Peruvian restaurant experience. Perfect for a date night! Thoughtful, well designed interior is prepared for small and large group seating. Love the working fireplace, high ceilings, and exposed beams!! Knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. Arrived for lunch New Year's Day and enjoyed Chicken Empanadas and split an order of Tallarin Verde con Pollo. Missing from previous Peruvian restaurants: bread with Aji sauce and Alfajores (dessert). Can't wait to return for dinner!

    Ribeye Saltado
    Marcus B.

    Amazing Peruvian experience for you foodies! PROs: The staff was amazing, the manager was our waiter and he was top notch. The decor is very cool with a South American Native vibe. Very large full bar - the West Coast IPA on tap was delicious. We had the halibut ceviche, plantains, and ribeye saltado. All it was flavorful, balanced, and well portioned. I highly recommend this place. Also, the bathrooms are spacious, well stocked, and clean. CONs: Parking is a little tight due to all the shops in the plaza but there is an overflow lot across the street for free.

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    Barefoot R.

    Hidden gem alert! Inka Mama's is one of my main go-to spots in SC mainly for the shrimp scampi, which I come back for again and again. The yuca with the green sauce is unreal. The owner + staff are always warm, welcoming, and accommodating. HIGHLY recommend.

    Ceviche of my dreams
    Ben B.

    Came here on my birthday on a beautiful Saturday Met Stavros, incredible vibes. My wife chose this place and i keep kissing her for doing so -- vibes are immaculate, the decor is on point, and it's the best ceviche I've ever had. Tons of lime, spice, freshness , blew me away Still haven't had my entree -- told Stavros to choose whatever he wants. Will be RUNNING back to this place. Also, great lighting for photos - my wife looks stunning here (and everywhere)

    Arroz Con Pollo , so good

    Good food, nice peruvian option in San Clemente, friendly service. Arroz con pollo is fantastic.

    Roasted corn
    Elisa G.

    I always forget how spicy the food is here even though I tell them to make it mild. I don't think they understand what "not spicy" means nor do they get no red onions or gluten-free. Maybe I should learn my lesson since I always have heartburn after I order from Inka mamas. I guess I'm just a wimp. Anyway, where's my crunchy corn? That's the best thing on the menu!! I will give three stars to how nice Jordan is on the phone.

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    Fantastic place. Everything we've had is delicious. Staff is friendly and prices aren't too crazy. Ambience is exceptional

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    The best Peruvian food with great ambiance and service! Love the Tallarin Saltado. A must eat at place!

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