Just happened to see this place one day and felt like going in -- I liked the name! At first, from…read morea distance, I was actually thinking maybe it was a grocery store, but walking up, I saw there were some tables inside by the window. (I also saw some very happy-looking people with big smiles on their faces leaving with bags that I now realize must've contained some delicious and much-anticipated takeout!). We went in and perused the menu, and I decided to just try some of the side dishes -- beans, lentils, salad, and Cuban coffee. What I got was huge, hot, tasty, and enticingly arranged on a plate. Well, okay, the beans were hot, the salad was not, ha ha! The beans were plain and the lentils were spiced just right! I got two different kinds of sauces with which to experiment and ended up eating every morsel and downed almost the entire HUGE cup of coffee! My dining partner delighted in a tilapia appetizer (Okay, I mean, meal posing as and called an appetizer!) that came in a -- again -- huge goblet with a bit of cinnamon-spiced sweet potato and a couple of crunchy plantain chips, plus a cute little bowl of roasted corn. Those perfectly-roasted kernels were absolutely delicious! I mean to just taste a couple pieces, but ... ate most of them. I thought maybe I'd take them hope but nope! They did not make it out of there -- no leftovers were to be had from this meal! Every morsel was eaten on the spot. I left without a bit of hunger left in me ... and felt satisfied and satiated for hours after. The décor in this place is especially delightful! I don't think I'd ever seen a grass-green ceiling before dripping with so much good-times, good-vibes feeling. I felt enveloped by the greenery along the windows and the art on the walls and Peruvian history in the showcase by the door all added such special touches as I've never seen before -- it's the kind of thing you'd usually need a special invite to get to view in someone's home, or maybe similar things could be seen in a museum -- but in a little café? Rare! It really added to the fun and special feeling here. I enjoyed learning more about Peru -- even when the subject matter was ... what some might call less than fun (war). The serious subjects are literally showcased in an artistic, attractive way. The bathrooms are clean, large, and accessible with all the amenities for which one would hope -- and the extra bonus of super-cool-looking tiles all around! I enjoyed the textures of the tiles and the contrasting colours of them converging at the corners of the room, as well .... Maybe it's not something everyone would consciously notice, but these details, I'm sure, do add to the experience and enhance it even when one is not inclined to pay attention to such things. There are positive, uplifting, empowering messages showcased throughout and the bowls on the shelves behind the counter are just stunningly, eye-poppingly beautiful! The staff are all very generous with their time and aim to please. I enjoyed learning more about Yerba Maté -- including what 'mate' means! I had no idea .... It's very interesting because it can and does mean different things in different countries. I have so much to learn! This is the exact opposite of going somewhere where people are bored and don't care -- I would say everyone with whom I spoke here was invested! Just that care and concern makes it worth a visit, in my view! There's apparently a buffet on weekends -- I haven't tried that, so I can't comment on it yet, but maybe next time! For me, the best part of all this was I felt (at least a bit!) like I was stepping into another culture (or cultural combo.), so it was a nice vacay away from the U.S. -- a really short, and yet profound one! When I get to experience something like this, it connects me to the world ... and I feel more whole, less isolated by that isolationist policy that has formed so much of the American culture that treats other places (such as countries) as if they are not in another place, but another time -- the past. So for me, this kind of thing is very important. Coming here was a whole-ing experience! Thank GOD I just so happened to happen upon it! Yay! Highly recommended! :-D

I've been here a few times and I really enjoy not only the food but the customer service. The staff…read moreare very kind and appreciative of the business. There's not many areas to find paraguayan food or goods but they a good stock and the empanadas are full. I want to try their asado sometime but this place deserves more business

Palacio de Perú - A Surprisingly Fresh and Enjoyable Experience…read more We normally avoid buffet‑style or line served restaurants, since even the most frequently refreshed dishes tend to lose their "just made" appeal. Palacio de Perú completely broke that pattern. Perhaps it helped that we arrived a little after 11:00 AM, among the first diners of the day, but almost every item looked, tasted, and felt freshly prepared. The food line isn't self‑serve (thankfully). Instead, a friendly bilingual server guides you, offers suggestions, and plates portions behind crystal‑clear sanitary barriers as you progress towards checkout. We enjoyed tender carne asada with crispy yucca and hot seasoned black beans, plus a generously stuffed steak quesadilla overflowing with melted cheese, guacamole, and salad. Portions were hearty enough that we happily saved half of each for later. Service followed a hybrid model: you enter a line where you review the menu and can see the dishes--mostly sides and sauces--and discuss options as your meal takes shape. Drinks reside in a glass‑doored cooler visibly near, but beyond, checkout. Meals arrive when ready, and one tip: bring cash. We weren't offered a credit‑card tipping option, though the cash tip jar was clearly active. Self‑bussing is encouraged, with waste and tray stations near the entrance/exit door. That is what we did - no problem, however we prefer to not use, ergo waste after one use, plastic utensils and plates. We appreciated paper straws for beverages. The atmosphere adds a playful Peruvian touch. Music was a bit loud for us senior citizens, but the artwork, aromas, and overall vibe created a pleasant air-conditioned escape from the surrounding Gaithersburg strip mall. Hardwood seats benefited from a cushion we always travel with. The men's restroom was clean, well‑stocked, and secure. Overall, Palacio de Perú delivered freshness, flavor, and a unique service style that made our lunch both enjoyable and memorable. NOTE: My rating system is based on expectations. In this case, Palacio exceeded them in every relevant dimension: Food, atmosphere, and service. O yeah, there is plenty of free parking in front too! I sincerely hope Palacio does well and also that others also enjoy our surprisingly good experience. Thank you!

I'm having a hard time believing the positive reviews on google and the one I read here. My guess…read moreis family/friends are responsible for those because I went there and I have to say the food tasted the same way it would taste if I had cooked it. And I've burnt pasta. Twice. The chicken they gave me may have tasted better the day they cooked it, but I doubt that too because their understanding of seasoning seems to be to add black pepper on the inside before burning it. There was a potato salad with uncooked potatoes and the color of beets, but no other traces of beets were found. Speaking of beats, turn down the freaking volume of the music, it's not a night club. The lady at the counter was friendly and explained the menu, so props to her.

My Argentinian friend has been speaking highly of this place and wanted to bring me here to try the…read morefood. I am so glad he did. The food was really delicious. El Patio, located in Rockville is a family owned restaurant that serves traditional home-style meals from Argentina in a casual dining atmosphere. With their authentic Argentinian recopies, it gives diners a piece of Argentina in Rockville. One of the selling points for this restaurant is that it is a combination style restaurant( bakery, restaurant and packaged goods from Argentina. They have a wonderful selection of Argentinian wines. On Wednesday they have offer specials on bottles of wine for dining in and purchase. The food was absolutely delicious, we tried a variety of things. We started with the baked empanadas( chicken and beef). They were filling actually, nice and full of meat and flavorful. We also tried the Argentinean sausage sandwich. The sandwich came on this nice toasted bread. For dinner I had the Tira de Asado a la Parrilla( grilled beef short ribs). All the platters come with two sides. I got a salad and their french fries. OMG they have they best fries. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I didnt even use ketchup, that is how tasty they were. The salad was just a regular garden salad but the ingredients were so fresh, I didnt need any dressing. Their desserts are really good to, we got flan and the rogel. Overall everything was really good and I would definitely return. So if your over in the Rockville area, stop in, the food and service was really good SYOY

Received this recommendation from an Argentinian friend. Coming from him, I was looking forward to…read moreits authenticity. I've never had Argentinian food before, so I didn't know what to expect. During my first visit, my friend and I finished a 9.5 mi hike at Annapolis Rock and built up an appetite. We ordered one of the most popular meat dishes on the menu. I especially loved the blood sausage and could have ordered an entire plate of the blood sausage alone!!! The parillada came with two sides, so I opted for vegetables and rice/bread to balance out the meal. I've now visited twice thus far and the ordered same thing on the menu because I loved it so much. This is the kind of place that is family-friendly, has great portions, and can enjoy your food in a relaxed environment. On the plus side, I enjoyed the opportunity to practice my Spanish with the servers. +Parrillada Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires BBQ for Two) Grilled Short Beef Ribs, NY Strip, Skirt Steak, Argentinean Sausage, Blood Sausage, Sweetbread, and Chinchulines +Vegetales a la Parilla (Argentine-Style Grilled Vegetable Kabobs) Broccoli, Mushroom, Tomato, and Carrots

Someone at my job gave me a zucchini pupusa from there and it was absolutely delicious with the…read morecurtido! The next day I had my husband pick up more for me including the jalapeño pupusa. The only weird thing was the salsa I got was really watered down. I was surprised. I think that's an accident because everything else was amazing! Recommend.

First, let me say that the food here is very good, and I frequently stop here for dinner…read more Unfortunately, my experience with the service today was extremely disappointing. I placed my takeout order at 6:00 p.m. and was told it would be ready in 15-20 minutes. I arrived at approximately 6:45 p.m., giving the restaurant more than enough time to prepare my order. I work directly across the street and needed to be at work by 7:00 p.m. When I arrived, my food was packed and ready to go. The waitress rang up my order, but then walked away to seat guests who had just entered then returned so I could sign my receipt. Before leaving, I checked my bag and discovered that two items were missing. I politely brought this to her attention. She appeared irritated that I interrupted her while she was speaking with other guests and went to the back to retrieve the missing items. When she returned, I realized another item was still missing and let her know. Her response was, "I know," and she walked away. I could see that she had my missing item in her hand, but instead of giving it to me, she went to the register by the bar and began entering drink orders for guests who had arrived after me. At that point, I approached her again and politely explained that I needed to get to work and asked how much longer it would take. She then handed me the item she had been holding. I did not leave the restaurant until approximately 6:58 p.m., which caused me to be late for work. I also feel it is important to mention something that made this interaction particularly uncomfortable for me. I am Black, while the guests who arrived after me and were repeatedly prioritized appeared to be Mexican/Latino. I cannot say what motivated the waitress's behavior, but the noticeable difference in how I was treated compared with those guests left me wondering whether racial bias played a role. Regardless of the reason, no customer should feel ignored or intentionally made to wait while customers who arrived afterward are prioritized. I have been a repeat customer because I genuinely enjoy the food, which makes this experience especially disappointing. Customers should not be made to feel like an inconvenience when simply asking for items they ordered and paid for. Good food matters, but so does treating every customer with courtesy, respect, and equal consideration.

Found this place on a "Yelp whim". We were in the area and the reviews looked great. And the…read morerestaurant did not disappoint. Nice variety of (I think) traditional Mexican food. And all of our meals were fantastic. Nice sized portions as well. The waitstaff was great. Very attentive. It wasn't very noisy, just some background music. Highly recommend.

I visited on a Saturday around 1:00 PM with a party of seven. The restaurant is modern, clean, and…read morehas plenty of parking. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. Everyone in our group loved what they ordered, and the food came out quickly. The portions were generous, and every dish arrived hot and fresh, just the way we like it. We ended our meal with dessert, and it did not disappoint. The flan and tres leches cake were both amazing! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, regularly refilling our water glasses and checking to see if we needed anything. After we finished eating, we stayed for about 30 minutes just chatting and catching up, and we never felt rushed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Pretty good dining experience overall given they offer a variety of options on their menu…read more I'm a big fan of their paella and the lomo Saltado. The paella is a huge portion that honestly could feed 2 people. Service is also quick and the staff check on their diners for beverage refills and experience. I also ordered their passion fruit mojito for any alcohol drinkers. You can barely taste the alcohol in it. I wouldn't say it is a formal restaurant at all but could potentially you could come in slightly more formal for a date night. It is definitely family friendly and there's plenty of seating.

My parents recommended this place and we came to celebrate my dad's birthday! We came on a Sunday…read morenight and called ahead to make a reservation for 6 pm for 4, although it probably wasn't needed. The menu has a decent number of options, not too overwhelming, however definitely suggest waiting to hear about the specials as there are many and none are on the menu. We ended up ordering the Ossobuco, Duck Breast, and Grilled Trout (all specials). Ossobuco: Super flavorful, very tender, comes with a rich silky sauce that you'll want to mix all of your rice with (comes with a side of white rice). Highly recommend! Duck Breast: Came in a cast iron pot over rice (almost like a paella) and a side of marinated red onion. Our server suggested mixing the onions into the rice which was a good move. I did wish there was more duck to rice, because the amount of rice it comes with is huge compared with the two pieces of duck which didn't have much meat on them. The rice quickly became the star of the dish, and I'd still recommend it even if you don't get much duck because of the rice. We ended up not even eating much of our white rice because of how good this rice was! The crispy bits at the bottom were excellent! Grilled Trout: Good, although nothing mindblowing. But definitely good to have a lighter, healthier dish to balance out everything else we ordered. The fish was flaky and cooked well. They brought out alfajores (Peruvian cookie) with a candle and sang happy birthday for my dad which was nice. Very sweet caramel filling on the inside and although not my type of dessert, it was very unique. Kind of surprised that it was both me and David's first time here after hearing about it for so long, and definitely a place we would visit again!

El Salvador Cuisine....Food, service and ambiance is a one stop shop. You can't loose here! Home…read morestyle cooking at its finest and can't beat the price :) Pick what you want from the menu, it will take you back to the day you were young and momma was prepping your meals...sort of sad but honestly why I keep going back. A must try! Top choice in my book.

This place used to be good. The food and service were excellent but lately they suck. Their pupusas…read moretaste and smells like they using spoiled ingredients. They want to charge you for every little thing like the dressing for the little salad that comes in every main dish they charge you for hot sauce. The last time I placed an order for pick up they put it in a used wet dirty bag. And the cashier didn't care at all. I give this place one star because they service the customers like they are the only mediocre Mexican-Salvadoran food place in the area.

The services was amazing. The very helpful lady her name is Elena was very attentive and was very…read morehelpful. Outstanding service from her at all times. Thank you very much Elena we really enjoyed not just the food but also the service she provided for us.

I usually go to the loehmans randolph rd rockville location greeted by lovely Eleni very friendly…read moreawesome atmosphere excellent customer service great food.