Such a great find in the heart of Palm Springs! Service was excellent, we got seated right away, and taken care of from the start. They brought out Cancha and water, along with a green spicy salsa and chimichurri to top your food with, which was a nice touch and super flavorful. I ordered my first-ever Peruvian Cusqueña beer and was pleasantly surprised. It was light, flavorful, no bitterness at all, and a nice full body to it. The ambiance was lovely too. We didn't get a chance to visit the bar, but it looked beautiful from where we sat, and the music playing was the perfect fit for the vibe. For starters we got the Causa Acevichada, and wow -- this was only my second time trying this dish, but it completely blew the other place out of the water. So much flavor. I'm a creature of habit, so I went with my favorite Peruvian dish, the Lomo Saltado, and honestly this might be the best version I've had. Every bite was packed with flavor (that chimichurri drizzled on top didn't hurt either). My fiancé decided to branch out and try the Arroz Chaufa de Carne, and we were both extremely happy with our meals. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town visiting family. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Peruvian food! read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Arroz Chaufa de Carne - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I love Peruvian food, and my friends and I randomly came upon this place as we were walking in downtown and we all immediately knew that we had to stop by here. I got the lomo saltado, I wish there was more onions in it. I had like maybe four pieces. Some of these steak was flavored and some of them weren't but it's okay because I ended up using a lot of the green sauce (which definitely had a kick by the way) and the chimichuri. If I'm ever back in Palm Springs, I will definitely be checking this place out again. read more

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I go to a conference every March in Palm Springs and have made Inka a regular visit when I am there. Three of us shared pescado saltado, Jalea, and Plantanos. The food is consistently good. The service is always friendly. There is a large room for groups. It is always clean. It is definitely worth a visit. read more

Few things bring us more joy than supporting an outstanding small business! During our extended honeymoon in Palm Springs, we discovered Inka. The service was phenomenal and the food is delicious. The fresh passion fruit juice was the cherry on top. Highly recommend the aguadito de pollo and lomo saltado. The waiter brought some fresh hot green sauce and chimichurri and I put that on everything. This is a cute family run business with good vibes! We will be back next time we are in town. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Aguadito de pollo (cilantro chicken soup with rice), lomo saltado, house salad and passion fruit juice - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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My family and I came here on Christmas Day after an online order elsewhere had been cancelled. We were starving and were just happy to find somewhere open that would seat the 6 of us! We were seated immediately and our server was awesome! We ordered the lomo saltado, the arroz chaufa con pollo, and arroz con pollo. Everything was SO good!!! They brought a chimichurri and hot sauce to the table- try both. Delicious. I basically inhaled my food as well as whatever else my other family members didn't eat. If you haven't tried this spot, you need to!! The lomo saltado was awesome especially with the chimichurri added to the beef. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado and the arroz chaufa con pollo in the background - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This is a lovely restaurant in a nice part of town. We sat outside, but the restaurant inside is really cute also ( and a lot bigger than one would think). I had the Lomo Saltado and it was exquisite. The meat was so tender. It came with rice and fries. I couldn't finish all of it. My girlfriend had tallarin verde con pollo. The chicken was so exquisitely spiced, and mouthwatering tender. The spaghetti came with a peso made from basil, spinach, garlic, milk, cheese and ... pecans. I have never tasted anything like this before. I would eat that every day. Our server was a lovely young man. The ambiance was welcoming, and the price was just right! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Listen, we live in Los Angeles. We stayed out here to work for Coachella Weekend. We came for dinner last night, we came back AGAIN for dinner tonight. Our server, Mario, was absolutely charming and very attentive and led us into the right direction on both visits on deciding what to order. Night 1 Hers: Pescado a Ajo A fried sea bass topped with a roasted garlic and cilantro wine sauce on top of grilled potatos and white rice. It was so incredibly delicious and perfectly cooked and for a person who LOVES garlic it was heaven in each bite. His: Pollo alo Pobre Grilled chicken breast served with french fries, sweet plantains, fried eggs and white rice. Night #2 Causa Acevechada Mashed potatoes seasoned with lemon juice and yellow pepper, served with fish, sliced red onions, and avocado ** not only delicious with lime, and creamy mashed potatoes, but perfect bites of fish and yummy avocado. Perfectly balanced and light for warm weather. A must!!! Dish #2 Tallarin a la Huancaina con Lomo Saltado.... Strip of filet mignon sauteed with red onions, tomatoes,soy sauce, vinegar and cilantro. Mixet in fettuccini and Huancaina sauce, a traditional Peruvian sauce made with white cheese , yellow pepper, milk and salt ** talk about comfort food on a plate, it barely survived two people, the fettuccine was cooked perfect, the filet mignon, super tender, 1000% flavorsss. Heaven in every bite. All the negative reviews on here, I'm not understanding... because our service was beyond phenomenal with Mario. Our water glasses were never empty, constant refills, continual check-ins. The music was so fun, the seating and lighting was immediate and comfortable! We will definitely be back, we found our new favorite Peruvian spot. read more

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Second time year in two years (two visits) Place did not let us down, maybe even better this time. Both times we opted for dishes with pasta and happy with them all. Nice service and both times we went on weekdays so it was a bit quiet. Not sure what it is like on a busy weekend. We will be back for sure. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I love this place especially the seafood! Truly delicious original Perfection!! The seafood salad is one of my favorites!!

I was excited to try this Peruvian restaurant, but unfortunately I was disappointed. I ordered the lomo saltado, and for almost $30, I expected a much better portion. The plate had mostly onions and tomatoes, with only about six small pieces of beef. There was very little food overall, and it felt extremely overpriced for what was served. While the flavor was decent, the portion size and amount of meat did not justify the price. I hope they improve the portions because authentic Peruvian food deserves better representation. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo salads ( onion saltado) - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This place is so delicious! We came here for a team dinner. We got the ceviche appetizer and another meat appetizer, the ceviche was so good! I ordered the lomo saltado and the strawberry pisco sour. Yall... the food was delicious! Would recommend and probably might be back for dinner before we head out. I'm read more

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Ordered the Tallarin Saltado de Carne and the Pollo à la Pobre. Portions were big. Food was delicious. Steak was great (not chewy or overcooked) and there was plenty of meat in both dishes. Friendly service and good looking restaurant. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Outside - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Food: This place was absolutely incredible! I was blown away by my dish, the Tallarin Saltado de Carne. The filet mignon was perfectly well made while the sauce for the noodles and vegetables was exactly as it should taste like, a tangy almost soy saucy flavor. I had been on the hunt for a Peruvian restaurant that makes authentically tasting food, and this is it! I will definitely be back here to try more of their delicious plates! 5/5 Ambiance: It was a Saturday night so they had live music which made sitting outside even more of a lovely atmosphere as the front door let sounds of the music out. 5/5 Service: The service was amazing. Staff would check in often to refill water and was very attentive throughout. Loved their friendliness as well. 5/5 read more

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I finally got to try Peruvian food & had such a nice early dinner! There was plenty of seating indoors & out front, but was still too hot to sit outside (and very humid + misters). I'm sure it'll be nice in the coming months. Food: - I ordered the Tallarin Verde con Pollo which was a chicken pesto fettuccine dish. The chicken was a good portion & juicy. The pasta was more than plenty (saving some for later). - My dad got the seafood fried rice (shrimp + calamari), which looked great. I almost got the same without calamari (which has whole pieces). The calamari is too obvious for me, so I get squirmy haha. - Drinks: Maracuya aka Passionfruit juice, my favorite juice!! Service was kind, polite, and calm. We were seated quickly, food came at a decent amount of time after, and server checked on us just a bit. Would be nice to try more things in the future because I definitely saw some other options I was considering. read more

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So many restaurants in Downtown Palm Springs were crowded and required reservations, so we stumbled upon Inka Peruvian Cuisine and were very happy that we found it! I loved their Lomo Saltado. The steak was cooked to my liking and the sauce was so flavorful. Steak, fries, and rice are the best combination and this meal definitely satisfied my cravings. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Shrimp ceviche, incredible red sangria and a pisco sour .. and the best parade viewing for PS Pride! .. positively delicious fare with amazing, attentive service. Thank you for an amazing experience! -Tom & Shay read more

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Inka Peruvian Cuisine During our weekend visit to Palm Springs, we tried this restaurant for the first time. It was clean, beautiful, and had excellent service, especially from Mario. OUR WATER IS SUPERB!!! WAS AMAZING!! Great waiter, excellent service. Thank you, Mario, we will be returning and hope to continue receiving excellent service!! FOOD: wonderful. If you are new to Peruvian food, stick to the typical dishes like "lomo Saltado" so you can get a good taste of what the flavor is like. Our food was good, really yummy, and full of flavor. SEAFOOD: incredibly wonderful, with an abundance of flavor that was both intense and fresh. STEAK: the steak was snot very delicious I don't think this is the best spot for steaks; my partner ordered a steak, which was undercooked and frozen within. So don't order steak here. All other dishes were fantastic. DRINKS: There is a wide assortment of drinks, including alcohol, and there is a large bar. PRICE: Well, it's Palm Springs, so the costs are not cheap, but they're affordable compared to other areas. Overall, GREAT RESTARUANT AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN FOOD, THE FLAVOR IS JUST THE BEST, AND STICK TO THE TRADITIONAL PLATES, YOU WILL LOVE IT..!! I WILL RETURN, VERY NICE PLACE FOR A GREAT DINNER AND DRINKS. 100% suggest this restaurant. SUGGESTION: To the owner, please have some bread on the table; it will make a tremendous impact A basket of warm bread isn't just for steakhouses; it might be something to add to your menu, or we could order a basket of bread and buy it. Kindly add some bread so customers have a choice to order it. read more

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So many great things to say about this restaurant but the main thing is that the cooks are Peruvian. That makes a huge difference when comparing Peruvian restaurants and the authenticity of the ingredients used to make certain dishes as there are many substitutes your can use for certain dishes. I definitely recommend Inka Peruvian Cuisine if you're in Palm Springs. read more

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Wow! I couldn't get to Yelp soon enough to tell you about how good this food is. Ate there last night for the first time. Never had Peruvian food before. Holy hell it's the most flavorful food I've had in a long time. We had the Saltado Pollo and Leche de Tigre and both surprised us with such bold and yummy flavors. Service was great, too. Highly recommend. No notes. read more

Wow, this was my first time trying Peruvian food and chef's kiss Everything was amazing! My kids loved the lomo saltado and the fried rice. The service was wonderful, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I would 100% recommend Peruvian food, and especially this restaurant. We're already looking forward to coming back! read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa de Carne, Pallo a lo Pobre. Everything was sooo good!! - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Coming back to add more photos !! I have been here so many times since my last post and it never fails. They're so kind and everything is worth it. read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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We came here on Thanksgiving and it wasn't too busy. Service was fine, friendly enough. Food was fine. We got different dishes and overall we liked the food but didn't find it super flavorful. We ended up adding some of their salsa. We may go back and try different dishes. read more

A hidden gem on the Palm Springs strip. Wife and I were nursing a hangover, and the aguadito de pollo (chicken soup) brought us back to life. One of the best soups I've ever had in my 36 years of life. Lomo saltado was very tender and perfectly cooked as well. And they actually have passion fruit juice, the real juice not the carbonated can BS. Service was great, seems like a young couple runs the place and they work their tails off. Support your local small businesses, especially the ones that provide quality like Inka!!!! read more

Going to PS for 3 decades, first time I went to this jewel! Delicious ceviche and picarones! topped with a pisco sour.. or 2 ;) the restaurant was nice and big - it seemed it had an area for dancing. They also have outside sitting. The waiter was very good too. Great service - great food - Peruvian - you cannot go wrong! read more

Highly recommended. We ordered their sea bass dishes and both came out really good. Their fresh green salad is good too. They make their own ranch dressing. We had a server who gave us the wrong dish. He put in the wrong order. I said something to our server, but due to language differences, it was hard to explain what was wrong. To make the long story short, with the help of another server Eduardo, the restaurant was able to correct the mistake and gave me what was missing in my order, and I left the restaurant happy. Great customer service for first time customers. We'll still go back. read more

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We just ate here and Connie was our server We had filet mignon for dinner anceviche for for appetizer. Everything. Was Amazing and we will return read more

Inka was recommended to me by a colleague who is from Peru as the best Peruvian restaurant in Palm Springs. She was not wrong. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner experience. Service and food were 5-star. We had our server recommend the dishes to include pollo chaufa. Fish in a garlic sauce. Saltado loma and ceviche. Flavors and quality were just excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Amazing food in the heart of downtown. Will definitely be back again! The anticuchos were excellent and the service was friendly and prompt. read more

The restaurant is very clean and staff very friendly! We ordered the Lomo Saltado and the beef was excellent and so flavorful! We paired it with Cusquena Dorada Beer! A definitely coming back!!! read more

This is such a hidden gem thats hiding in plain sight They have a great patio and a full bar. Most of all the food is amazing and so is the service. Its like homemade food. Its so good. Ate here twice in one weekend thats how much we enjoyed it. Don't pass it up read more

Excellent, friendly service. Fast, efficient on an incredibly windy weeknight. The lomo saltado was very tasty. Locally owned, family restaurant. DO eat here! read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo saltado (beef) was excellent. Ate every morsel. - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

The food wasn't terrible, but this is not authentic Peruvian food. My biggest complaint was the lack of A/C--it was super hot inside. In Palm Springs, where it can reach 100 degrees, this is unacceptable. We came here because a friend recommended it, but now we know better. The staff was nice, though a bit slow, which wasn't a big deal. However, I don't like having to ask for everything all the time; they seemed to limit what they gave you. We won't be coming back. If you know authentic Peruvian food, don't waste your time here. If you've never tried it, you might be satisfied. read more

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Loved the food. A bit overpriced for the cuisine but overall great food and great quality.

When we come to Palm Springs, we always go to the same places, but I am so happy we tried Inka! The food is delicious and the meat is very tender. I had the steak with fettuccine and wife had the steak with fries and rice with the fried egg. The flavors were so deep. Nice homey chill environment. This will definitely be a place we eat at all the time when we visit. read more

Amazing overall experience and highly recommend. Service was amazing, food was outstanding and super fresh. Patio is great and supported us with our dog. We were visiting for 4 days and enjoyed 2 meals there because it was that good. We took our family the second time and they loved it too. Their fries are fresh and so good and the portion was large. The chimichuri and spicy sauce was excellent on my salad and I dipped my fries into them. The seafood was fresh and we really enjoyed the Peruvian beer. Please go because it's worth it! Enjoy! read more

Not sure why this restaurant is not busier! Food was delicious. Service was terrific.

I wanted to give this place a chance and was encouraged by its decent reviews. Alas! It wasn't what it was purported to be. Service was very slow, we sat down and waited over 15 minutes to even get water! The food (we ordered some seafood and the mixed grill plate which was way overpriced) was not what we expected: the mixed grill had pieces of meat that resembled a leather puck! Way overpriced, overcooked. Bad service continued throughout the meal; I think the server came to us just once or twice to see if all is good, it just wasn't a good experience. And in the end it cost close to $300 for 5 people... read more

Inka Peruvian Cuisine - Main dining area - Peruvian Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Pescade a lo macho was good but I've had better elsewhere. Didn't love the Pescado al ajo. The topping was very overpowering and drowned out the rest of the dish. read more

Amazing food and service i cant wait to come Back again on our next visit to palm Springs Its a must read more

This was quite a nice surprise Turns out Inka Peruvian food, isnt too different from Italian, Japanese and American fusion. Everything leans on the recent past for this country's cuisine. The past being the Italian, Japanese and American influence. The food was great, the sauces tend to get a little tired after a few bites of the same. We were there for a choice made by the birthday boy. Bill Masters "Pig Pen Housecleaning" in Palm Springs turned 60! Anyway, he wanted Peruvian for his celebration. Since I couldnt find any Peruvian "bois", we went for the food instead. There was no Mariachi or any singing. So be prepared to sing to your hubby, etc, "acapella" should you decide to go for a birthday celebration Cheers! read more