I stopped by to grab food to go. I live nearby and luckily this was near the workout place I was at. This is the literal definition of a hole in the wall, located next to Superior grocers. Parking is not difficult at all! Staff here were really nice. I was allowed to sit down at their dining tables while waiting for their food. I was quoted 5 mins for lomo saltado, which I thought was pretty fast. Rest of the transaction was seamless. The togo portion was enough to feed TWO PEOPLE. They pack it down with an equal amount of fries, beef, and it was saucy. The rice was just a single person portion, but luckily I have enough at home to share. Food itself was amazing with the verde aji sauce, but I do wish they gave more than one. I don't eat Peruvian often, but I'm happy to see a local shop on this part of town serving up Chifa. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

I was craving for lomo saltado, and was searching for a place in the area. I found this place with great reviews, decided to come by. It is located on Garvey Ave in the same plaza of a grocery store. Parking was easy. The decoration gave me a little Asian vibes to it. The owner is a very kind man. He is very friendly and welcoming. He offered all the customers with free drinks or soda. He speaks English, Spanish, Cantonese, and mandarin. I am amazed by that. Salute. We ordered 2 lomo saltado, and it is the best lomo saltado I have had so far. He uses beef slices instead of steak chunk. However, no where I have been can beat the taste of it. The beef was tender and juice, and the fries were crispy! I will come back to support small business again! read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Staff was very friendly and helpful; they speak Spanish of course. Inside the restaurant, they had about 5-6 large tables that fit probably 8 people a table. They're located on the outskirts of a plaza that is a little run down. Food is fantastic and authentic. I had some things that I love (like tallarín con carne and maracuyá) and tried some new items (like chupe de camarón and sudado pescado). Sad to say that the desserts (flan and lucuma) ran out, so maybe call in advance if that's something you're coming specifically for. (**This is also posted in Chifa Joy [this is the name on the outside of the restaurant], as it seems there's 2 Yelp pages.) read more

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Peruvian food is one of my favorites and a five star Peruvian spot named Joy seemed like a sure thing. Let's just say by the time I left I was over Joy, not overjoyed. It started with no bread and Aji Verde when I sat down, which for me is the Peruvian version of showing up to a Mexican restaurant with no chips and salsa. I always look forward to that. Small thing but it set the tone. Then I ordered the Saltado de Camarón, my favorite Peruvian dish, and it was a real disappointment. Way too much thick gravy and none of that smoky flavor that a good saltado is known for. The portions were generous though, so generous that I can only assume that's what's driving the five stars. Because it certainly wasn't the flavor. Joy had a lot to live up to with that name. It didn't get there. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - saltado de camarón - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

What a find... not expecting this in El Monte. Pescado à la macho was good... Jalea was excellent... tartar sauce was perfect. Hubby said Lomo Saltado was good. The Maracuya was fantastic... and she refilled for free. The complimentary chips and amazing sauce were fantastic!! Service was great. Very surprised we were the only customers on a Sunday afternoon. Parking was easy. Only issue was the parking lot/area is very sketchy. Lots of homeless. But I will definitely be back. Yummmmmm read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Complimentary chips and amazing salsa - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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A hole in the wall gem! Great service, good food. Definitely not your average Peruvian food. Has some Chinese inspiration to the food. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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I am so pleasantly surprised about this new place! I needed food catered for a small party. I contacted them and they are newly opened so they got back to me with catering prices. Food was done on time to perfection! My whole family was very happy with our food. We ordered lomo saltado, chaufa de pollo, tallarin verde, chicken fingers and fries for the kids. Service was excellent and I plan to go back to eat at their restaurant soon! read more

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Estaba Rico lo único que la porción del lomo saltado se nos hizo muy pequeña, y a mi esposo en lo personal se le hizo la carne muy seca pero el no especificó que se lo hicieran más jugoso, es una preferencia personal el ambiente muy relajado, Precio $$ el personal amable. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Empanadas de carne. - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

The food is amazing! We had the leche de Tigre to start - Peruvian ceviche Then we ordered the yuquita frita - Peruvian French fries Followed by the Arroz chaufa de pollo - fried rice And the lomo saltado ! Bomb ! Your green sauce is amazing ! The red sauce is really spicy but so much flavor! A MUST TRY PLACE read more

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You know when you walk into a place and see the menu you just have a feeling it's gonna be the best food you've ever had? That's how I felt when I got here. And GOODNESS was I SO DAMN CORRECT!! We had the chupe de camaron, a shrimp and corn chowder with a delicious broth (as a soup girl I was very happy) Lomo saltado comes with white rice but they gave us fried instead because they ran out and it smelled FRICKING DELICIOUS when it arrived. The fried tomatoes and onions were made to perfection as well as the meat being incredibly favorful and the rice was fragrant and yummy. Gotta get a thesaurus out! The last dish we ordered was tallarín verde con bistec and HOLY FRICKING MOLY. I love me some pesto but this is better than any Italian restaurant I've ever been to. we haven't even finished eating and I'm already texting my friends and family saying I need to take them here. And the meat had some chopped and cooked cilantro and green onions toppings that just complemented the flavor so well And now we're about to dig into our lucuma ice cream and I'm so excited!! If you want Peruvian food, go no where else. PS The vibe and ambiance is very family style cozy The service was fantastic they really took care of us ^_^ read more

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Amazing experience from start to finish. We ordered the jalea mixta, chaufa aeropuerto, and ceviche de pescado, and every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced exactly what you want from Peruvian food. Portions were generous and the seafood was top quality. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal. On top of that, the service was excellent: friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back and highly recommend this place if you're craving real Peruvian cuisine. Excelente experiencia de principio a fin. Pedimos jalea mixta, chaufa aeropuerto y ceviche de pescado, y todo estuvo espectacular. Los sabores eran auténticos, frescos y muy bien logrados, exactamente lo que se espera de la comida peruana. Las porciones fueron generosas y el marisco de muy buena calidad. El ambiente es cálido y acogedor, perfecto para disfrutar la comida con calma. Además, el servicio fue excelente: muy atentos, amables y siempre pendientes. Sin duda regresaremos y lo recomendamos ampliamente a cualquiera que quiera probar verdadera comida peruana read more

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I'm Ecuadorian, and I absolutely love Peruvian food. My brother told me about this place, and I truly fell in love with it! The Caldo de Pollo was an off-menu exception made just for me, which made the experience even more special. Everything was delicious, authentic, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this place. Come and enjoy this amazing food! read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Caldo de Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

The food and service was great and quick! My mom's Peruvian and knows tasty food when she tries it so we decided to give this place a try. We came for lunch and shared choros a la chalaca and papa relleña. Our favorite was the choros and the papa was flavorful and a big enough portion enough to take some home. We'll be back to try their other goodies.Muy Rico. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Papa relleña, choros a la chalaca, chicha morada - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Food is average. I had the lomo saltado it was okay and the causa. Nothing to write home about. Service was mediocre and the Valentine's decor was okay. I give them a B for effort. Mr Pollo in West Covina's way better. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Lomo saltado was just average - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Really good food causa rellena was really good and everything very authentic. Plates are very big and for sure fill you up.

I saw this place on my way out of the grocery market next door. Was excited that there was a Peruvian restaurant so close by. Took my wife for lunch today and pricing was a bit higher than I was expecting for such a small spot. We arrived right about noon there was only one table seated and us. It took a lot longer for the food to come out, it took about 30 mins or so. The food was decent, the service was ok. The weirdest thing was when we asked for water, it sounded like they didn't serve water there. The waiter offered us their agua Fresca and when my wife said no just plain water, he gave us the weirdest look so she ended up order a coke. All in all, this might be our 1st and last time. read more

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I'm excited El Monte finally has great Peruvian food. Place is clean and plenty of room. Waitress was ready to take my order. Menu has great selection and dishes not common in this area such as the ceviche I had today. Free drink with your meal. read more

I was told by a friend to try the food here and let me tell that I was impressed. I'm Peruvian and the Causa rellena was amazing! Totally recommend!! read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Causa rellena de pollo. - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Came on a Sunday afternoon, it was quiet. Service was good.. very helpful since it's our first time trying Peruvian food. read more

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My buddy wanted to try something new to eat. I've driven by this restaurant a couple of times and saw that it was Peruvian. There aren't too many Peruvian restaurants in the area, so we decided to try it. Boy were we surprised. We were warmly greeted by JaNelle ( sp?). She sat us and brought out some toasted peanuts and took our drink order. The restaurant appears new and very clean. She took our order, my favorite dish is Lomo Saltado and my buddy had Ceviche Mixto. She was very knowledgeable about the food and the ingredients that went into making it. A few minutes later our food came out. Wow, it looked amazing. The food was delicious and well proportioned. Janelle kept checking on us and suggested other foods for our next visit. There will definitely be a next visit read more

First time trying Peruvian food, and omg it is so delicious. I definitely enjoy the Lomo Saltado, where the steak strips were really juicy and the fries are crunchy. The Chupe de Cameron was a surprise, and I enjoyed the shrimp chowder. It is nice to have on a nice cozy day as it sooth the soul! The Tallarín Verde con Bistec was unique and the steak was seasoned differently than I ever had steak. The pasta was well made with spinach and basil pesto, which gives it a nice taste! Overall, I would come back again to try their other options! read more

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The food is amazing and authentic. It really feels like you're eating food from home (and the chef is amazing). My whole family enjoyed it and we had the following: - Tallarin Verde - Chupe de Camarones - Pescado Sudado Janella was very nice and patient with my family. I think some improvements would be perhaps adding smaller tables. The current tables are great for large families but for 4 people or so they felt a bit larger than needed. It's a mom and pop place so I'm sure they have other items to focus on but overall it was a great time. read more

The best lomo saltado and camaron saltado ever. The staff is so kind and welcoming. the restaurant is spotless clean. Also the portions are huge and very fresh. This is in a shopping center with lots of parking. Best Peruvian food in El Monte read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Camaron saltado - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

Walking in I'm always greeted warm & kindly by the workers, they are very sweet and attentive. I love me some Peruvian food already but what keeps me coming back is the food and service! The vibes are emaculent too with the fun music they play, Latin, pop it's always a good time! Their food that we've tried is the ceviche mixto & ceviche de pescado. Both always so good & fresh! Nice & limey n fresh! We've also tried the limo soltado & pescado de macho! Both good foods to try. I over all give this place a 5 out of 5 stars everyone is so kind and attentive and my belly leaves happy with a smile on my face every time I come! Come on by and give this place a try you won't be disappointed!! read more

A nice little hole in the wall spot in El Monte. Portions are a good size and wait time is reasonable for fresh food. We have come here for the second time and the food has been good both times. Tiradito de Rocoto has been a good appetizer both times. Today we had the Chaufa Aeropuerto and the serving was HUGE. The previous time we had Tallarin a la Huancaina and the Seco a la Norteña; I recommend both dishes! read more

Great food! Awesome service! Highly recommended. I got chicken and rice, my kid got steak and eggs. Wifey got pesto pasta. Even the salad was great and I dislike eating salad. Food was so great I'm ordering stuff to go. read more

Food delicious Service good Ambience nice Thank you Chufa magic word.... The best in Peru read more

10/10 would recommend! I got the lomo saltado with a chicha morada and it did not disappoint. This is one of the best new spots I've tried and it's down the street! We definitely will be coming back! read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

First time trying, I think it was very good. Food service was OK. Restrooms was very dirty and unsterile. Definitely get the food to go.

I visited this Peruvian restaurant. It has a very cozy atmosphere, very good service, great food, and compared to other restaurants, the prices of their dishes were acceptable. We ordered chicken fingers for my son and Chaufa rice. I recommend it. read more

Joy Peruvian Food - Chicken Fingers - Peruvian Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Amazing Authentic Peruvian Food, the young gentlemen was very helpful and genuine. Music was Elite.

first time ever trying peruvian food and my god have mercy no bullshit this place is amazing !!! lomo saltado and chupe de camarones !!!!!! the best thing i have ever tasted i will be coming back i love it !!! please come give this place a try !! you will not regret it !!! read more

Mi primera vez comiendo comida Peruana y estuvo muy Sabrosa disfrute mucho la jalea mixta y los posters una delicia

Amazing experience! Great food and the service even better! Thank you guys! We will be back really soon!

It's hard to find a Peruvian restaurant that meets authenticity, flavor and service, but Joy Peruvian Food managed them all. My husband and I came in from the rain and were greeted by an "abuelita" who later went into the kitchen to cook adding to the warm home cooking experience I've been craving for so long. I met the owner who informed me they've only been open for a month which surprised me, but I believe that their food will make this restaurant a staple in El Monte. I highly recommend you try it out! read more