We had a large impromptu family dinner (party of 12) last night and we were so easily accommodated! Food was amazing, service was on point, we were very pleased! Will definitely be back for yummy Peruvian food read more

My wife and I decided to try this place for lunch. Clean and nicely decorated place. Small restaurant in a strip mall off Newport Boulevard near the 5 freeway. We both ordered the lunch specials for $15.95 each. I ordered the "Chaufa Special": Peruvian fried rice with chicken or steak (I chose the chicken), scrambled eggs, green onions, ginger and black bean sauce. My wife ordered the "Col Saltado": Sautéed steak strips or chicken breast (she chose the steak) with cabbage, onions, bell peppers, ginger and soy sauce, served with white or brown rice (she chose brown rice). Both came with a cup of hearty Chicken Aguadito Soup. And they served complementary bread with a spicy Peruvian green sauce. The service was good. Friendy waitress and quick service. Both of us enjoyed the meal. With two refillable sodas (@$4 each), tax and a 20% tip it came out to about $50.00. Pricey for a casual lunch spot, but the food was well portioned, flavorful, warm, fresh, and the proteins seemed to be of good quality. Clean rest rooms too. read more

Food is good! Love the alfajores cookies!!! What made our meal was the service - so nice! read more

Love the food and service in this restaurant! I brought my whole family for my birthday lunch and everyone loved it. read more

Amazing service and delicious food all in one place! Great for small and big parties alike. We came with a big party with 2 toddlers, and they were extremely accommodating. read more

Inka Mama's - Vegetable Inka Special with fried rice - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

Glad i walked in to check this place out. I love Peruvian food and go to a bunch in Los Angeles and the greater area so i wanted to come see this place for myself. Always have to start with a Inca kola and fried calamari and it didn't disappoint. The fact that they put onions and tomatoes on top of the calamari was a nice surprise and their aji was excellent. You do get bread served in the beginning but no butter , but that's ok since the aji is there. Went with the steak tallarin and it was very good, every peruvian place differs in the noodle they use and this one was a little different but the flavor was there. They have an excellent menu and look forward to going back for the pescado macho plate. Service was awesome, friendly staff and the food came out pretty fast. Nice table seating inside as well as the side patio, it looks like there isnt enough seating but there is. They have all the basics and even a great kids menu as well. Def going back again . read more

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We love this place. The staff is so kind and welcoming and have been able to accommodate our gluten free needs well. Just ask them and they will help and they even have gluten free soy sauce to make some of their most popular dishes gluten friendly. They don't have separate fryers so keep that in mind if you are celiac. We have really enjoyed everything we have gotten here and even our kids love it and finish their plates. It place itself is lovely and there is a full wall of beautiful Peruvian images and art everywhere. This is a regular place for us and we will definitely be coming back! read more

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Wow I'm not a fan of lamb, but this place had everything going on ... We LOVED all 4 dishes, really fantastic!!! There's 5 adults here and we all were happy with taste, portion and price was fair. Omg even the flan was perfectly creamy. Top everything off, Patricia was very welcoming and informative of our questions cuz it was our first time here. We would recommend this place and hope you meet Patricia, she was pleasant and sweet. read more

Inka Mama's - Perfect dinner!!!!!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

Upon walking in we were greeted by extremely friendly Alex. We were also offered their complimentary bread with Peruvian sauce (normally would be too spicy, but I handled it). They were ready to take order for us but unfortunately we are not Peruvian cuisine experts so we had to ask for some recommendations (other than what we saw from Yelp). He suggested the Lomo Salgato and tamarins verdes con pol I think I met the owner. I can't remember how we got to talking but she made recommendations we ended up loving! The Pisco Sour consisted of pisco, lime juice, and pasteurized egg whites, blended with ice - we happened to come on a Thursday (happy hour for $9)! She suggested substituting lime with passion fruit and so we did. It was 5/5!!! I want that to be my go-to drink from now on. So refreshing! She said it was a signature Peruvian drink. Eating here was an experience and we enjoyed the food. read more

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I've found my new happy place! The food was delicious! I had a shrimp and rice dish that had lots of shrimp. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable...also very accommodating. The only downside was the tiny parking lot but I found the last space in the lot. Will definitely go there for authentic Peruvian food. read more

The food was great! The ambiance was clean and inviting. The service was exemplary! Everything was cooked to perfection. The meat on my beef saltado could use a little more quantity on my plate instead of more fries. The highlight of meal was the bistec and fried rice. It truly is authentic and so good. We will definitely be back for more food. Parking is a bit challenging though. read more

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Please keep in mind I am not Peruvian expert by any means- so if you're looking for a review on authentic food, unfortunately, I cannot provide that. However, for my first time trying Peruvian food I was very impressed with this place! The two owners were the sweetest, and sat our large party quickly outside. They served us with warmth, grace and humor. The outside seating was beautiful, and they have heaters and aesthetic lighting provided. Every single plate we ordered was delicious, and I felt the portion sizes were more than fair. When it comes to desserts, I highly recommend the flan. I'm not even a flan type of person typically and this was delicious. Please be aware that the sauce provided with the bread is spicy, it's not an avocado cream sauce like I had assumed. Thank you for the beautiful experience! read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday and was very satisfied with the food and service. We got some plantains and empanadas of spinach with cheese and beeef as well. Everything was 10/10! I personally don't eat beef and was pleasantly surprised read more

I was so excited to try Mama Inkas in Tustin: I miss good authentic Peruvian food after spending many years in Trujillo. I asked if I could have papas a la huancaina with 1/2 papas & 1/2 yucca. A flat no, it's not done that way. I got all yucca & was amazed at the price: $17.00! The dish was ni hot, ni cold: just warmish. The sauce had no flavor, it seemed like Cheez-Whiz. There were just tiny pieces of egg & one olive. All in all, very disappointing. I'll be going back to my hole in the way favorite place in Anaheim. read more

Hip place to eat . On the overpriced side and food quality is average. If you want to try something different then this is the place but otherwise not really worth it read more

Hubby and i are happy there's a Peruvian restaurant in Tustin! We have tasted Peruvian food in Palm Desert as well as Portland, OR. We were too late for the Lunch Specials on our first visit. The complimentary bread slices and spicy Aji Verde sauce were a nice starter. Hubby chose Lomo Saltado that he's enjoyed in the past. I selected the Chicken Inka Special. The yellow chili/garlic sauce was tasty and not overly spicy. The next time, we came for dinner. I got a beef empanada and a spinach/mozzarella empanada. They came with a nice chili lime dipping sauce. I tried the Maracuya Peruvian drink, which features passion fruit. Hubby added Aguadito soup to his Lomo Saltado dinner. Hubby thinks the price is a little high for the portion sizes, but I did not think they were excessive. Our server was pleasant, and she answered our questions about the food and their other 4 locations readily. This restaurant is small, but compact. It is on a busy street near the 5 freeway, and the parking lot fills up quickly. read more

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The food is authentic and feels like home made. I have not had one bad thing here but my favorite is the arroz con pollo. My go to for Peruvian food! read more

This is the comparison of a $20 foodja order from another restaurant. I am genuinely disappointed that there is ZERO effort put into this. I will be telling my company to take this restaurant off the list. Now I know why 58 out of the 60 employees chose something else. What an absolute waste of $20. It's enough to feed a small child. Also the complimentary bread for multiple people was all shoved together inside a brown plastic bag touching napkins, utensils, and sauce cups. Disgusting. read more

This is officially my new go-to Peruvian spot. The prices are fair, the service is quick, and the waiters are always friendly and attentive. Most importantly, the food is superb fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

We went here for my birthday earlier today and I am honestly a bit disappointed. I love inka mama's but this new location was a bit of a downer. The aji sauce was a bit watery. The bread was normal. My issue comes with asking for some room temperature water and not getting it until asking for it two more times. My go to dish is shrimp saltado, and this was just okay. I don't know how to explain it but saying it was fresh but not. The rice seemed a little old. The dish was missing that greatness I am used to. I also seemed rushed. They brought the check as we were eating even though there wasn't a rush inside. Then they picked up plates with bread and sauce even though it was still being eaten. Not sure why they wanted us out. Odd. read more

Inka Mama's - Complimentary bread and aji sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Haven been going to Inka Mama's for years now, used to visit their Santa Ana location close to the South Coast plaza. But since they opened up a location in Tustin, have been a regular here. They empanadas are amazing, they have specials on these which i always get. Have tried their Chaufas (fried rice) and Saltados and everything on the menu here is amazing !! read more

Great delicious food and service is always on point. I always order to go and it's quick and ready for pick up. Staff is always friendly.

Likes: + Yummy mix of protein with fries and rice. + I like that the order comes with two pieces of bread and the yummy green sauce. I wonder if you could get more bread if you dined in. + Ordering online via DD saves $5 off orders $15+ for new customers. (Feb 2025) + Good amount of parking. + Plenty of indoor seating. + Conveniently located near the freeway. Non-likes: - A lot of carbs. Since there're both rice and fries in a saltado order, I think they could've reduced the rice & fries portions a little, and added in more meat. Keep the price the same. - A little pricey, for the okay quality of nutritional value. At least I saved the $5. - Their website doesn't have an option to directly order online. I had: $18.20 Saltado, chicken, brown rice + tax - $5 discount = $14.61 read more

I came here with coworkers for lunch on a day I was craving Peruvian food. This is a great restaurant from the art of the walls to the great food. Of course I did the llomo saltado. They do the plate really good here. The green sauce makes it all the better! Don't forget to order yourself a inka cola to go with your meal. The service was great and the food came out at a relatively good time. We left more than satisfied. Absolutely delicious. read more

Inka Mama's - The perfect dish. Llomo saltado with just the right amount of rice. Don't forget the green sauce. - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

Great food and friendly service. When i went in to pick up my order, the staff greeted me with a smile, helped me order, and was extremely friendly. We had the fried rice and empanadas both of which were very delicious. read more

I lived in Tustin four years ago and imagine my surprise when I went back to visit and found this new restaurant there! I love Peruvian food but unfortunately have been disappointed several times. Not today, this place was outstanding and their seafood Saltado was perfect! Their empanadas were excellent too, we tried one of each, chicken and beef. Our server was so friendly, I think she may have been one of the owners because when I said I was so happy they had opened, she said it took a while because of all the paperwork and red tape. I wish this business all the success in the world. Great location right off the freeway, lots of parking and I love the vibe inside. read more

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My family and I have been loyal customers of their South Coast Plaza location for years and we are so excited for this new location. On Saturday, we drove out for boba (next door) and realized Inka Mama's was finally open! Yay! We walked over and only had to wait 20 min (because we requested inside). Love the decor and the modern look. Service was fantastic from hostess to busier to server. We ordered usual lomo saltado with upgraded beef, beef empanadas and Maracuyá. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

Inka Mama's - Lomo (upgraded meat) saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

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This location is finally open! Clean and spacious, decent size dinning room and several tables on the patio. Came on a Wednesday night and it was very busy. Our server was very nice and the manager had great recommendations, like the lamb dish in a stew sauce was delicious! The rice and beans were a little bland for me but the rest of the dish made up for it. We also order the mix appetizer. It was a lot of food for just the two of us but it was worth it. Their version on "fried chicken" was very flavorful, along with the pickled onions. Can never go wrong with an empanada and their tamales were moist and filled with plenty of chicken. The lomo saltado had A LOT of onions, which was a bummer for my husband but he still enjoyed it. Will definitely come back to try more options from their menu! read more

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Just opened this week! Food hit the spot and looking forward to seeing how this restaurant hits it's stride and hopefully be a staple in our future! Service was excellent albeit a bit slow during peak lunch rush. They working hard! read more

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Decided to try this spot my dad found. The ambiance is nice, simple inside with an outdoor patio and lovely music. Prices are a bit high with some of the dishes. We were provided with a basket of bread, the aji was delicious with a real nice kick. We ordered the fish ceviche, one of my favorites. Sadly, I wasn't too impressed, it was $30 and made with halibut which gave it more of a fishy taste. My dad and I ordered the Cabrito Norteño, I absolutely loved it. The meat was tender, juicy and just the right seasonings, served with rice and beans. Delicious!! The Chicha morada was refreshing. The service was great, the staff very friendly and with a sense of humor. Overall, I enjoyed my dinner and if I'm in the area again, I may give it another go. read more

Tonight we dined in Tustin. Started with Happy Hour Menu Monday $4 for One Empanada $4 Beer on TapTonight Then we tried something new. The lamb was so tender and fell right off the bone. Mamas scampi with shrimp is my favorite. Definitely a kick of spice. I eat plentiful of bread and green secret sauce, that I end up with lunch for tomorrow. Repeat customer for over 20 years between Foothill Ranch, Aliso Viejo, Santa Ana, and Tustin locations. read more

They are always so nice when we go there, service is awesome. The food is really good. We got the empanadas to start. All the food was really good read more

This place is in no way a $$ restaurant. Flavorless green cold bread spread. Spicy with no flavor. I don't under stand serving it with the bread. read more

Food was amazing and delicious! I especially enjoyed the flavor of the saltados and the calamari. The crunch of the calamari paired well with the sourness of the sauce and tang of the onions. Highly recommend this as your appetizer. The saltados had great flavor! The onions, sauce, and fries were great. I would say, if you order beef as your protein, it may be on the tougher side. I would suggest the tenderloin instead. Service was ok. The server was nice and friendly. But we found ourselves waiting around to get his attention despite only having a few customers. read more

Inka Mama's - Calamari Frito - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

Overpriced and didn't seem like the extra price tag was worth. There are way better Peruvian restaurants for less price. Also, server didn't seem to be able to answer questions about the menu. Always had to go back to the owner, who had crazy RBF. read more

Inka Mama's Tustin location doesn't disappoint! Our second visit to this restaurant chain in a week (the first was to the Santa Ana location). The Tustin site is clean and crisp with traditional Peruvian flair. The cerbiche was delicious as always and we drank every drop of the leche de tigre. :) The waiter was surprised lol. This time we tried the rejuvenating parihuela (Peruvian style seafood bouillabaisse) which was perfect for my tired cuerpo. Thank you for another lovely and delicious meal. read more

Inka Mama's - Cerbiche - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

This is I my first visit here tonight. The decor and music make me feel like I am in Peru, even though I have never been there before. I was immediately greeted by Francesca, a super friendly hostess. I came in with the intention of only ordering my dinner to go, but ended up at the bar just to have 1 drink while waiting for my to go dinner. Gabriel took the time to walk me through their menus. He also gave me a basket of slices of bread, accompanied by aji sauce. Francesca then shared a bit of history of the Japanese and Italian food influence in their Peruvian cuisines. The beer here is so good, especially happy hour on a Friday night at 6pm?! I highly recommend you check out this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

Tucked in this small plaza of old town Tustin is another Inka Mamas! I've had this chain in other locations but happy to have one nearby. It's small but cute and clean inside. I can see parking could be a challenge if it were to be busier but didn't have any trouble on a weekend night. Ordered some staples the arroz con mariscos (seafood rice dish similar to paella) and a pasta verde with bistec (I think it's a spinach based green sauce? With cheese and spaghetti. And a fried think steak) Flavor was really good and of course they bring bread and that spicy delicious sauce for the table. Bread wasn't warm sadly but that's okay. Arroz con mariscos was cooked perfectly and the pickled onions are a refreshing must with the rice. I was a bit disappointed in my fried steak. It wasn't crunchy but oily so didn't taste very fresh unfortunately. Pasta was great, it's one of my favorites. Simple but hits the spot. It's very filling so do share. Service was good and tables were roomy and comfortable. I'll be back but maybe have to choose something not deep fried. read more

Inka Mama's - Arroz con mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Tustin, California

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This was my first time eating Peruvian food, so I'm sharing my experience based upon my taste buds and the ambiance. Overall, I give my experience a 3/5 as average because there were drinks from the servers on the bar by the new beer taps( not being used yet). The food was bitter and the rice was dry. I won't be going back. Best of luck with your new restaurant. I hope the Peruvian music is added and the servers avoid putting their personal drinks from Starbucks on top of the bar next to the beer taps. The server I had was super friendly, but the overall food was just okay for me. read more

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I really wanted to like this place after waiting a long time for it to open. I've been twice, and both times were a disappointment. I probably won't be back. When I visited the first time a couple of days after their opening, I ordered my usual - beef Lomo Saltado priced at $18.00. It was underwhelming. For example, it would have benefited from more sauce and more tomato. The plate had just one small wedge of tomato, for instance. When I visited the second time a few weeks later, I was persuaded to order the beef Lomo Saltado lunch special priced at $14.95, which was even more disappointing than my first try: - It appeared to be a bargain, but it wasn't. The portion size was considerably smaller than the regular priced Lomo Saltado, although it did come with a cup of forgettable chicken based soup. - Here again, the plate had just one small wedge of tomato. - The beef tasted overcooked, and it was tough. - The plate had an odd taste that is difficult for me to describe. The best description I can come up with is burnt. - The fries were not worth eating. I've had markedly better Lomo Saltado at various other places. When the server asked me whether everything is OK, I told her the food wasn't very good and why. She gamely offered to have an another plate prepared, but I declined. I doubted that a second plate would come out any better, and I wasn't willing to sit around for another ten to fifteen minutes for a second plate to come out. I try to be fair when I write a review. On the plus side of things: - The inside dining area is casual, roomy and pleasant. - The service was friendly and on the ball both times. I have no complaints about the service. I take no pleasure in writing a negative review, but I have to call em the way I see em. read more

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