We both thought that the food here was awesome: but let's start at the very beginning!…read moreFirst we made a reservation for lunchtime, and a credit card was requested. This had us a bit nervous because we both live far away and the drive there- etc. but in the end we made it so all Good. There were open tables at lunch time, so I feel that asking for a cc was a bit extra, maybe an opportunity for improvement. Well we arrived and the place is located on a big plaza with sufficient parking on both sides, no problems there: right next to the Turnpike! Which made it great for a meet up for old friends who live in Jupiter and Broward: this worked. It is a large locale with tables both inside and a large outside terrace that was also Very welcoming. We chose the inside area. The decor is upscale and the noise level is low: great for all our conversations. There is background music so the lunch "scene" is very smooth and nicely suave. Our waiter was always attentive and handy and ready to take our order and suggest many of the dishes in the menu. They were so gracious they even sang happy birthday to me when they found out I was celebrating! Anyway we decided to share appetizer and entree - wanted to make it to the cake- so for starters we shared a "Conchitas à la Parmesana". (Coquille sort-of st jaques with a twist) (for the purist) as these had some bechamel sauce and some mozzarella in addition to the customary parmesan cheese. They were delicious! But not quite the "traditional" way we were expecting. Still: we licked our fingers and enjoyed For the main course we shared a "lomito saltado con tallarines en salsa huancaina". Let me say here that I had my doubts. Spaghetti in huancaina sauce? Who would have thought they would be so delicious! The sauce is a cheese mix with the yellow Peruvian aji- but it was not "hot", just flavorful and with a delicious aroma. The chunks of meat of the "lomito" we cooked to perfection, and the combination was just SO GOOD! Oh and the portion size was Abundant so we were glad we shared as we wanted to Make it to dessert So ... there is a dessert menu! So many choices... but I was determined and chose the chocolate cake. Peruvian chocolate cake is something else. I crave it. It has some dulce de leche in the middle and creamy hot fudge flowing from the top... yummmmm We were already full before the cake... but how could we not devour it! It was scrumptious! Anyway... it is already 6 pm, as I write this review- I am still full- and here I am wishing for more chocolate cake... or more of the spaghetti with the huancaina sauce... or both! We are definitely going back for more. Enjoy!

The restaurant looks nice from the inside, the servers are very nice and attentive…read more The food was okay, we ordered the tiradito de corvina y pulpo al limon, honestly it was the star of the night. The octopus specially tasted so good. 10/10 Now for our mains, I ordered the rissotto à la huancaina con lomo, the risotto was too salty and overcooked. The meat was good, very flavorful. 6/10 My partner ordered the Fettucine al pesto con lomo, the fettucine was lacking some sauce, the meat was cooked good though. 0 complains about the meats but yeah pasta was a little dry. 7/10 And our friend ordered a bowl which you can't really go wrong with that. The cocktails were very good and our server was lovely. We had higher expectations. Maybe it was an off day.

We were heading to Deerfield Beach and wanted a quick bite. We popped in here because I was in the…read moremood for some ceviche. It's a Peruvian restaurant. We asked which ceviche is their best and she recommended the Ceviche Mixto. It was ready just a few minutes after and we walked over to the beach to enjoy it. She packaged it nicely to make sure nothing spilled. And the crunchy corn was packaged separately so it wouldn't get soggy. Thoughtful! It was super delicious! Nice mix of different fish, it was citrusy, oniony, crunchy from the corn. Everything I wanted in a ceviche. Definitely recommend!

Pukara is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant conveniently located within walking distance of the…read morebeach, with available parking. Our family tried a variety of dishes, starting with the Jalea, a fried seafood platter. While the portion was smaller than what you typically find at other Peruvian restaurants, the seafood was fresh. I just wish there had been more calamari, fish, shrimp, and fried yucca. We also ordered the Chicken (Pollo) Chaufa and the Seafood Chaufa. Both dishes came in small portions, and the seafood was only placed on top of the rice. Sadly, they lacked the distinctive Chaufa flavor and tasted a bit bland. The Lomo Saltado beef was tender but similarly lacked seasoning, and the Ají Amarillo was just okay. On a positive note, the service was excellent, and the ambiance felt warm and inviting. It seems the food might have been adjusted to cater to a more traditional or less adventurous palate. Peruvian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and Asian influences, and I believe it has the potential to be truly exceptional.

We ordered lomo saltado and tiger's milk special to go, everything was amazing. What a great place!…read moreSteak was cooked nicely and onions were not mushy. Rice was delicious, all packed separately so fries rice and meat were not all mixed. Tiger's milk special has fried fish and calamaris and shrimp. All were fresh and delicious! We don't live close by but if we are in the area we will definitely come back. The place seemed pretty small with limited parking options. It seems like they are better for takeout because I saw 5-6 tables inside.

Authentic Peruvian cuisine in a comfortable setting is what you'll find here. The menu is large and…read morehas all of the classics. My friend and I shared the Ceviche Original del Puerto with super fresh fish and wonderful flavors. We ordered it medium spicy and I like spice but I was tearing up a little. My main was the Tacu Tacu Panzon. I love tacu tacu which is a fried rice and bean mixture, and having it topped off with their succulent lomo saltado just took it to the next level. My friend had the Tallarines al Pesto, a pasta dish and another one of my favorites. I couldn't decide which I liked more! Portions were generous and we took home leftovers.

We took the walk down to this location which we enjoyed the atmosphere. The fish was…read moreDELISHHHH!!!!! The presentation is beyond amazing! Love how the dishes are displayed. We had an amazing time. He also had the fish (I'm keeping him healthy. ). The service was great. It was a delightful and such a happy moment for me. If you enjoy Peruvian food and a pretty location then you must try this spot... it's a must try... it's a perfect location; the walk to the beach and then his home was ideal. Peaceful. Awesomeness...

When you walk in the ambiance is warm and inviting. It is nice for a date or to go with a small…read moregroup of family or friends. My boyfriend and I tried the ceviche called Cholo Power, the lomo saltado and the risotto huancaina lomo saltado. To start we had canchas which were nice and warm with a spicy but yummy sauce. The ceviche tasted fresh, the sauce was delicious to the last drop. The lomo saltado was juicy and tasty, the fries were crunchy and they served the rice on the side. My favorite was the risotto huancaina lomo saltado. I would say it's the best risotto I've ever had at a Peruvian restaurant. Our server Fabio was knowledgeable and kind. He made a great recommendation for our main course. Overall I recommend and will be coming back. Food was so good only got one photo. You'll just have to try it (:

This is a really tough review to write!…read more Not because I didn't enjoy the food, we did, but the service and the vibe outdid the food and I'm not sure which one to give the rating on... There is no real decor to comment on but the wood tables and comfy chairs with ever so slightly mismatched silverware gave the place a homey family feel. Super friendly staff plus their willingness to answer questions and help with special requests really solidified that charm and welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately though, while the food and drinks were decent, I was constantly saying this is 'almost' really good. Chicharones were fatty and cooked perfectly but not seasoned, steak was flavorful and cooked nicely but not tender, the egg on top of the steak was overcooked so there was only one tiny spot of jammy yolky goodness, ceviche ingredients were tender and succulent but the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing, etc...

Pio Pio is known in other states for being a delicious spot to grab some meat, but it's finally in…read moreFlorida and I am thrilled! This restaurant has a great location pretty close to the beach, making it a perfect spot to grab dinner. It's half indoor half outdoor, so you can take your pick depending on the weather. The staff is friendly and willing to offer suggestions on the menu, which I appreciated! The menu is pretty large so there should be something for everyone. As I looked around, my mouth watered at all of the delicious dishes and drinks coming out of the kitchen. Even their smoothies look out of this world!!!!! I opted for the steak because I am a creature of habit, and I must say their was amazing. Juicy, tender cooked perfectly. Skirt steak is usually a hit or a miss, but I would say here it was a hit.

Manta Peruvian in Lighthouse Point was a great experience! Our waiter was very sweet and attentive,…read morewhich made the meal even more enjoyable. We ordered Inca Colas, and the kids had passion fruit and lemonade slushie-style drinks -- both were delicious and refreshing. For food, we had the Chaufa Ponca, Lomo Saltado, Fettuccine al Pesto con Apanado de Lomo, and the Acebichado Roll. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared. For dessert, we enjoyed the Suspiro Limeño, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Overall, it was about $45 per person and definitely worth it. We'll be back!

Grabbed a quick bite before we headed to see a movie. Very friendly bartender, and great…read morerecommendations. The menu is cool, has pictures and numbers so you can match the picture with the menu item. I liked that since I don't know a lot of Peruvian dishes. The cocktail menu is extensive and they have something for everyone. Plenty of parking, but parking lot is a hot mess due to many business'.

Fresh. Flavorful. Presentable. Chic. Attentive. Creative. OMG. That pretty much sums Up our first…read moretime experience. Hands down these dishes did not disappoint! Your palate will be impressed and satisfied by all means. The appetizer ceviche with lobster is a MUST and honestly a meal for two so come hungry! Additional appetizer was the grilled Octopus which was a HIT (side note: would have appreciated the octopus to be more tender). We enjoyed their fried rice which was a delightful side dish (great portion)! The lomo saltado is the best in Miami to date for our party! The Acevicho sushi with their creative sauce was amazing to say the least. To end the feast we indulged in their Lucuma cheesecake which was like no other! Don't miss this spot!

This was my second visit to Ceviche, and once again, the food was incredible and the sangria was…read moredelicious. We definitely ordered way too much for just two adults! The staff recommended ordering a variety of appetizers so we could try more dishes, and I'm glad we took their advice. I couldn't really tell the difference between the different ceviches, but they were all delicious. Everything was beautifully presented. I did find it a little funny that the owner's picture was all over the walls--haha! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the staff were attentive throughout our meal. I'd definitely come back.

Good Peruvian food. Chicken is excellent. Staff is friendly and this location is clean. Stopped in…read morehere on Saturday and it wasn't too busy. Weekdays are busy during lunch since they have a decent lunch special. If you're looking for something fast and relatively healthy, this fits the bill. My only complaint ( and this isn't the first time it's happened) is the people behind the counter taking the orders don't always listen. The guy today was too busy trying to up-sell my lunch that he clearly didn't listen when I said I wanted yellow rice. Not only did I end up with a drink and plantains, but It came with white rice. Since I got it to-go, I didn't find out until I got home.

I was in the mood for Peruvian food before going to my real estate class & wow loved how they…read morecooked my Lomo Saltado at this location! People were very kind & the ambience is OK. La Granja could definitely be improved in their ambience if they remodel floors, windows- everything lol. Their food is impeccable though~ love love loveeeee La Granja's food! Woo.