Updated review: came here for father's day lunch, they were able to last minute accommodate our party of 6 when we couldn't get into a different restaurant nearby. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice ambience, decorated in European style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was top-notch, very nice waiter and hostess. They made sure to hold our table for us. They gave us a complimentary ceviche wonton which was delicious. I thought the pan-fried cod entree was delicious, especially the sauce. The fried part was a bit heavy though so I wish there was a side of vegetables rather than the crispy potato. The yuca and calamari with the aji amarillo was an excellent appetizer - I'd recommend. Also be sure to try the purple corn drink (chicha morado?) - it didn't taste like corn at all and was delicious and unique! Lime and apple taste to it. read more

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We celebrated Father's Day at this place for lunch & since it's a weekend, dinner menu was served all day. The food was amazingly scrumptious , nice presentation, vibrant & flavorful. Service was top notch, very attentive and friendly. The server encouraged us to try a highly popular Peruvian juice drink called chicha morada. It was quite unique & refreshing. I would consider this place fine dining for the quality, decor & service. The only complain was the high price tag, with tips and taxes, you are looking at $50 per person without desserts & alcoholic drinks. It's a bit pricey for lunch but if money is no object for you, I would definitely recommend this place. read more

We had a very good experience at this Peruvian restaurant. We tried the lomo salteado as our main dish and it was delicious, with great flavor and a generous portion. For appetizers we ordered pork chicharrón and calamari, both very well prepared and perfect for sharing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere of the place is warm and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing I really liked is that the music is not too loud like in other restaurants, which makes it a perfect place to have a conversation while you eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, the waitress was very attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I would definitely come back. Tuvimos una muy buena experiencia en este restaurante peruano. Probamos el lomo salteado como plato fuerte y estaba delicioso, con muy buen sabor y una porción generosa. De entrada pedimos chicharrón de cerdo y calamares, ambos muy bien preparados y perfectos para compartir. El ambiente del lugar es cálido y agradable. Algo que me gustó mucho es que la música no está demasiado alta como en otros restaurantes, lo que hace que sea un lugar perfecto para conversar tranquilamente mientras comes. Además, la mesera fue muy atenta y amable durante toda nuestra visita. En general, una experiencia muy agradable que definitivamente repetiría read more

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Amazing. Staff was super friendly, and our server checked on us consistently and was very accommodating. The drinks were fire and the food was so fresh. The portions are great. We ordered the Calamari with Yuca fries and the mixto Ceviche as the appetizers. Then, shared the main which was the Lomo Saltado. We were very full, and my goodness. I need to come back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the interior design as well. The natural light hits beautifully and the wooden interior and decor made me feel like I was transported.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Canela - Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I am rounding this up to five stars; tasty food, very friendly staff, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice vibes inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! Would say the dishes are flavourful and good levels of savory/sweet depending on the item. read more

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Rounding up to 5 stars We had a delicious meal. The chef started us with an outstanding fried dumpling. The Ribeye steak with an egg was flavorful. Everyone at the table was delighted with their entree. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is well decorated, allowing you to forget that you're in downtown Rockvill[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]e. The portions were generous and the staff were attentive and helpful. read more

La Canela - Fried wonton - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a sunny day and the beautiful restaurant looked too good than what it really was:([[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the Lomo Saltado, Ceviche, and a free dessert due to lack of precision. It was OK but definitely better out there. read more

La Canela - Picarones - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Definitely one of the best Peruvian restaurants in the area! Service is always amazing and very attentive. They will even give you a courtesy amuse bouche. Which is ceviche in a wonton, fried! 10/10 amazing! Food is always DELICIOUS and they are very willing to make food substitutions when possible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is quiet and overall clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try. Even during our last visit they let us know in advance that their card machine was having some difficulties so if we had cash it would be helpful. We appreciated their initiative to let us know of the issue, my husband quickly went to the ATM took some cash out and easy fix. They were so grateful for us being understanding they gave us free inca cola soda! truly an amazing team and restaurant! read more

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This is one of my favorite authentic peruvian places to eat. We usually get the combination, papa a la huancaina, and lomo saltado here. I've tried the chupe de camarones and that was delicious! Nothing beats a peruvian homemade meal but this is a close second. The staff there is very kind and attentive. I've been there on their slow and packed days and it's always great. The inside of the restaurant is awesome in itself, since it takes decor from Peru and merges it into the storefront and even inside! Would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to try peruvian food! read more

La Canela - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I use to go all the time,i love the food but last time i went, the prices increase insane, i know that foods prices are do high now,but if i compare their menu prices with pisco y nazca at Bethesda prices, i would definitely go to Pisco y Nazca for same or maybe better and more variety great food ,and more reasonable prices. read more

Peruvian cuisine is one of my favorite and I wanted to look for a new restaurant to try with my husband in Rockville. I found La Canela searching on google maps and it had over 400 reviews with a rating over 4 stars so we decided to give it a try for date night. We came for dinner on a Saturday night around 6:30PM. The restaurant wasn't busy and we were seated right away. While waiting for our food, we received a complimentary snack to try from the chef. It was fish ceviche in what looked like a fried wonton and it was quite delicious! My husband ordered a Sierra Nevada IPA for drinks and I tried their Pisco Strawberry Smash. My drink was the right amount of strong and reminded me of a margarita without the salt rim. For dinner, I ordered the Fettuccini a la Huancaína and my husband ordered the Pollo Saltado. The lomo saltado in my dish was perfectly seasoned but the fettuccini was not what I expected. I love huancaína sauce but this was more on the cheeser side and very thick in consistency. Needless to say, I didn't finish the pasta portion on my dish. My husband said his pollo saltado was delicious. No complaints on his part about the food. Service was on the slower end of things. Although, we got seated very quickly - the waiters barely came around to check on us. It also seems, they all share the tables and we weren't assigned a specific waiter. We had to ask for our check twice. The first waitress never brought the check so I was able to flag down a second waiter and he brought it to us. All in all, the food and drinks were delicious and we would definitely come back to eat here again. read more

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Servesr were amazing very polite and professional i have the ceviche de pescado it was good the fish was lilttlebit too cold but it was good I had it with a glass of red wine then I ordered the grill octopus it wasn't cooked all the way through but it's ok I know they can do better in the kitchen....I will defanaly come back and give them a second chance because I love food.... read more

La Canela - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

La Canela is a gem hidden in plain sight! Right in the heart of Rockville at Rockville Town Center. We were greeted with friendly faces. The server was delightful! He was super patient and knowledgeable. Gave us plenty of options and explained almost every dish for us. We originally asked if we could sit outside. They told us we could but the server warned us that there were a lot of mosquitoes out on the patio that afternoon. We really appreciated his honesty, decided to take his advice and stay inside. Shortly after, we received our extremely refreshing pitcher of sangria. It was filled to the brim, and was not full of ice like most places. My friends and I were able to get 5-6 glasses out of the pitcher. It was a perfect balance of wine and fruit without being too sweet. The owner brought us an amuse bouche as we waited for our food. It was ceviche in a wonton, fried. That really set our palates for the delicious food to come. We got: Fried Calamari & Yucca As always, fried calamari is always delicious. The yucca was soft like mashed potato on the inside and crispy on the outside. Served with an aioli and pickled red onions. Ceviche The fish was very fresh. Cut into perfect sized pieces to give you the best bite of fish. The leche de tigre was just milky enough to help cut the heat of the bits of rocoto pepper mixed. There is a bit of sweet potato and Peruvian corn to bite on if the spice and lime juice do get a little intense. Perfect balance of heat, acid, fat, and sweet in one dish. Whole fried fish Lightly seasoned with salt and fried crispy all the way around. Served with white rice, the delicious yucca from before, and lime wedges. This dish was really comforting for me. My parents would often serve whole friend fish with rice and lime juice for dinner when I was a kid. Biting into this really took me back. However, we used to share the whole fish as a family. I definitely enjoyed the remainder for lunch the next day. Aji de Gallina I love aji de gallina. This one was not as heavy as many I've had in the past. It was delightful! Served with white rice and garnished with olives and egg. The portion was also quite large, took it home to eat the next day as well. To sum it up, La Canela is a treasure and I haven't stopped thinking about it since that dinner. How could I? The service was impeccable; the sangria is the quintessential summer drink; the food was nothing less than perfect. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants to try exemplary Peruvian cuisine. read more

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Trying new things has never been my best virtue. But, I am sure glad I did last night. On the recommendation of a good friend, we went to La Canela. Beautifully decorated in old world European charm, this quaint restaurant has been tucked into a corner of Rockville Town Center. Our server, Irene, was par excellence! She was helpful with suggestions and gave us plenty of time to make up our minds. She had each round of dishes out on time and her sweet personality made the evening a pleasure. We started off with a complimentary stuffed wanton in a flavorful sauce. It was crispy and delicious. Next, for our appetizer, we had braised short ribs with yucca and pickled onions. I enjoyed the crisp yucca and pickled onions, but the short ribs were well done and dry. Then, we shared a ceviche. The ceviche was tasty and was packed with citrusy fish, tender and sweet potato, and these nuts that added the right amount of salt. I would order this again in a heartbeat. The main dish was grilled trout with jasmine rice and cooked lentils. The trout was beautifully grilled and was packed full of that smoky flavor. It was flaky and tender. The lentils came in a huge portion. They were tasty and cooked in a delicately seasoned sauce. I loved them. The jasmine rice was very good too. The end to a perfect meal, we shared a delicious custard like flan that melted in your mouth. The raspberry coulee was a fabulous addition to this dessert. Freshly made whipped cream and blueberries garnished this superb dessert. I am going to dream of this tonight. : ) Lesson learned tonight, take risks, listen to good friends, and you can find hidden gems, like La Canela! read more

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Great food and incredible service!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is quiet and very peaceful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would recommend this place to anyone!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was delightful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service was friendly and food was amazing! We ordered 3 appetizers, entrees and desserts and everything was delicious. 10/10 would recommend read more

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We ordered one starter, the fried wonton is on the house, two main course. All the foods are delicious and yum yum. The waiter is nice and very welcoming. We spend good time there and would come back to try other dishes in the future. read more

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Excellent and authentic Peruvian cuisine. Exquisite ceviche, lomo Saltado and chicha morada. Very attentive to customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

this place never dissapoints. classic , traditional Peruvian dishes. Roni our waiter was outstanding, literally will explain the dishes tonyou with ferver. i will come to this place alot. grwatbwork Peru read more

We've been Rockville locals for a few years and we've walked by La Canela so many many times. My Peruvian cousin was in town for a few days and we committed ourselves to dine at La Canela. It was a great decision! The service was warm and welcoming... the place was packed with locals. We started with an order of ceviche and anticuchos (grilled beef heart), plus the chicharrón de calamares (fried calamari) - each were made to order and fresh! Additionally we ordered a round of pisco sours they were mixed expertly! For our entrees, we decided to order several items and share family style. We ordered the lomo saltado (beef stir fried with fries, onions, and tomatoes), aji de gallina, and seco a la norteña - era how came with a side of white rice. Lam dishes were delicious, those others thought the aji de gallina was supper i thought the standout was the seco a la norteña cause it was beef short rib stewed to perfection! I definitely recommend this restaurant in the Rockville town center! It's superb! read more

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La Canela had one of the best service I have ever received. I know this place has been in Rockville Town Square for some time now and I can't believe I haven't tried it until now. I took a friend out for her birthday on a Friday afternoon. We were the first customers. I was pleased to see all the staff wearing masks. It's a very lovely restaurant. The decor seemed like we were in dining in Peru. Our waiter was phenomenal and so attentive. We were treated to a fried wonton to start. I ordered the Arroz con Mariscos. It comes with shrimp, calamari, scallops, and mussels cooked with jasmine rice, white wine, Peruvian spices, sarza criolla, rocoto emulsion. It was such a huge portion that I ended up taking most of it home. My friend ordered the Chupe de Camarones which was a creamy shrimp soup- made with reduced shrimp broth- butternut squash, lima beans, poached egg, potatoes and just a touch of cream. She thought the portion was just perfect. It wasn't an overly large bowl so she was able to finish every last tasty drop. Our server was just wonderful. He overheard me tell my friend I did not want to split the check because it was her birthday. After he took my payment, he came back with a flan and candle on a large plate that said, "Happy B-Day!" I thought that was so nice of him. He also sang to her. La Canela, I will be coming back. Your server, Alberto, was fantastic. read more

La Canela - Arroz con Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Good vibes. Food is Tasty and fresh. Good service little pricey but worth to try. Definitely go back again read more

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Every time I have gone to Canela, I always have a positive experience. It smells so good as soon as you open the door. The ambiance is nice, cute for a date or family dinner. No complain about the food, everything was amazing! You even get amuse bouche, I got this time a ceviche in a wonton wrapper. Super good! I would definitely recommend going. The picture includes their special menu option Jalea! read more

La Canela - Jalea - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Wow! The food was soooo flavorful and delicious. Appreciate our waiters patience as we asked all the questions. You can tell they care about the whole experience!! Location may be misplaced on Apple Maps, so just know it's right acrosss from the dance studio! read more

Poor service from the staff. Extremely long wait for mediocre food. Owner was very rude as well

Fantastic restaurant. The food is the best of authentic Peruvian cuisine, perfectly prepared and arranged on the plate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is Colonial Spanish, as is the furniture and detailing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server staff is friendly, informative and efficient. We live about ten miles away and we make a special trip to Rockville just to go here. We visited Lima a couple of years ago, and this is wonderful deja-vu experience. read more

La Canela - Note ironwork detailing - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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My rating = 91 (food 71/75, ambiance 6/10, service 14/15). Impeccably prepared Peruvian favorites in Rockville Town Center. We had: 1. complimentary amuse-bouche - a stuffed wonton in huancaina sauce 2. Ceviche de pescado* in lime juice with soft, giant yellow corn, corn nuts, candied sweet potato, and causa potato ball (what a delicious combination of flavors and textures!) 3. Lomo saltado - Beef tenderloin tips tossed with onions, tomato, and fries in a vinegar pan jus 4. Pescado a lo macho* - Fried codfish topped with shrimp, calamar, scallops, and mussels in a white wine and dried panca pepper sauce (wow was this good) Also, our friends had a "leche de tigre" ceviche appetizer, pollo saltado, and arroz con pato.* (duck leg with spiced rice - I negotiated a bite and it was great!) Shout-out to Oscar for great service. * = My favorites. (But my suspicion is that you can't go wrong no matter what you order.) read more

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Very nice, quiet and low key restaurant. It has a very romantic ambiance. I didn't have the opportunity to check the upstairs section. But I believe there are more seats up there. When I arrived around 6pm the place was empty. Don't be fooled because shortly after clientele started to come in. It got very busy rather quickly. It seemed liked folks were regulars. I ordered the red sangria. It was ok. I've had better in other places. They do give you a full glass which was nice. I didn't want much for dinner so I didn't try an appetizer. But instead they came out with a fried pastry puff that had ceviche inside of it. It was so delicious! I will definitely get it next time if it's on the appetizer menu. I ordered the lomo saltado. The meat was tender, juicy and very tasty. I was worried that their portions would be small but I was happy to see it was the standard. You get fries, diced tomatoes and a scoop of rice on the side. It was delicious. I will be returning to try new dishes very soon! read more

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Our server Ronnie was polite, knowledgeable and recommended the most delicious dishes. One of the most enjoyable meals we have had in a long time. Everything we ate was excellent. Very nice restaurant and comfortable seating, and lots of parking. A must try. You don't need to drive to DC for a good Peruvian meal. read more

Food is great, the appetizer has a very good portion , we end up only order the appetizer, cause we were not hungry but we still finished every bite. The Waiters are all very nice and friendly. read more

If you want a good meal that hits your paladar and is as close as you can get to a good Peruvian restaurant in Peru, then you are in luck because this is it. read more

Food was great, the decor is lovely, dishes are reasonably priced. My friends and I had a good time. Unfortunately, I don't remember the names of all the delicious food we tried. We will be back for ladies night again. read more

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My husband and I decided to go to La Canela for Happy Independence Day of Peru. We ordered peruano combinado, Aji de gallina, and tres leche. They are so wonderful and delicious! The waiter service is very good and friendly! Next time we will go to La Canela again! It make me really happy :) my husband love it already and his favorite is Leche de tiger shot. Next time he will order a big cup with leche de tiger :D read more

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Hands down the best Peruvian in the DMV. My partner and I have been to many and this one is unmatched. The quality of the food is great and service is amazing. We will come back! read more

La Canela - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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A group of us decided to try this place out on a Saturday night. My friend was able to make reservations for a group of 7 on open table. The restaurant is a small spot in Rockville Town Center. It's down the street from la tasca. Parking was pretty simple since there are several parking garages. Make sure you ask about validating, because they will do so for up to two hours. When we arrived, my friend was already seated at our table. The ambiance and atmosphere was very warm and romantic. The lighting was dim and would be perfect for a date night as well. Our server was amazing. He was attentive and diligent. We ordered drinks and the pisco sour was by far my favorite. Very light, just the right amount of sweetness, and refreshing. I had ordered the chicha sour, but didn't like it. Our server replaced it right away. For appetizers, we had ordered Yuquitas Rellenas de Cangrejo, which are yucca croquettes stuffed with crabmeat. They were delicious!! My sister and I had decided to split our food so we shared those along with our main entree, which was he lomo saltado, beef tips with onion, rice and fries. The beef was so tender and flavorful. We also ordered a side of yucca, which was good except I wasn't a fan of the dipping sauce that came with it, you can order different sauces, but they cost extra. I also ordered the tres leches, which was just perfect. I have only tried one other Peruvian restaurant, so I can't really compare. However, in summary the food was delicious, but they are a bit pricey; yet worth a try. read more

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Inside is homey and quaint. Staff is very polite and accommodating. Menu has a great selection of authentic Peruvian dishes and a variety of ceviches. The ceviches are flavorful and fresh. The portions are very generous. For my entree this time around I ordered the aji de gallia (like a shredded chicken stew). My companion had the lamb shank. Both were top-notch choices! Will have to try their short ribs or trout next time (nearby table ordered them, food looked yummy). read more

La Canela - Aji de gallina - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I came here last weekend with my friend. We were immediately sat away from people though they were semi packed. Let me just start by saying the service is GREAT! SO KIND, FRIENDLY love it!!! We ordered the Fried Calamari, Fried Yucca, Pollo Saltado, and Fettuccini a La Huancaína (with chicken). The calamari was a bit cold but prefectly cooked, it's unfortunate that it was cold. The yuca was great. My friend got the Fettuccini a La Huancaína and let me tell you, I ate half the plate ...so good soo flavorful... I could not help it! My Pollo Saltado was great but his Fettuccini was omggg! We were also given a small bite, compliments of the chef, honestly as great as everything else was....this is something I'd order as a meal. So good!!!! Bottom line food is amazing, service was even better ( didn't think it was possible) and well you won't be disappointed read more

My daughter wanted to gift me a mutually enjoyable culinary experience. Since neither of us had tried Peruvian food before, so La Canela, with all their accolades and positive reviews, was the logical choice. Oscar, our server, made it an even more enjoyable experience. His well-timed caring attention and knowledgeable insights and suggestions allowed us to enjoy food choices we might not have made had he not shared his insights. We enjoyed a wonderful amuse-bouche of mahi mahi ceviche in a rangoon style pastry seated on a delightful creamy yellow sauce. We both love calamari, but we couldn't pass up an opportunity to try something neither of us had tried before. So we tried Oscar's suggestion of Anticuchos de Corazón-which is grilled marinated beef hearts, golden potato and maize with tasty garnish sauces. I opted for the Pescado a lo Macho, which is lightly breaded pan-fried codfish fillet topped with shrimp, calamar, scallops, and mussels, white wine and dried panca pepper sauce, jasmine rice, broiled potato. My daughter wanted something more akin to a stew, so she chose Seco a la Norteña, which are boneless short ribs stewed slowly in a cilantro based dark beer sauce, canary beans, jasmine rice. Everything I mentioned contributed to our total enjoyment of our first time Peruvian food experience! read more

We checked this place out last night (Saturday at 8:30) before our IPIC movie. It seems to be a hidden gem. I absolutely loved the ambiance and decor. It made you feel like you were secluded in another world, especially on the 2nd floor by the window looking out onto the street. The server Ashley was excellent and very attentive. We both had the "arroz" seafood dish but with only shrimp and they were very accommodating with this. It was not super stuffy or packed and the noise level was reasonable. If you are looking to for a cute date night spot this place is it, especially because after leaving you can visit the ice rink a few feet away or walk around and be mesmerized by the lights. (Thank me later ) I really hate we didn't stumble across this in the summer or this definitely would've been on our date night list. Overall great service from ALL the staff and yummy food! We will definitely be back! Special thanks to Ashley again for keeping track of our movie time and bringing to-go boxes over to make sure we weren't late! read more

La Canela - Views from our seat. This is on the 2nd level by the bar. It's the only table by the window! - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Try the ceviche if you're ever here. It's so fresh! They have these huge pieces of corn too. Yum. I don't have a nice photo of that since I quickly devoured it. I've been here two times and both times were pleasant. The first time I was here the staff gave me a sample of a dish to try for free! Super friendly. The inside and outside both offer unique vibes. I was accommodated well in their second floor area when I came with a large group. We had the whole floor to ourselves. Very private experience. I will be back. read more

La Canela - Peruvian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland