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La Granja De Oro

3.5 (222 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Lomo Saltado
Luis A. P.

Amazing Peruvian food. This place has plenty of seating and great service. Make sure you come here with an appetite otherwise you'll be leaving with plenty of leftovers (which is a good thing in my book). Their plates come with heavy portions and are definitely worth the price. Some dishes I believe you could split between two or more people. I've come here with my family and friends multiple times because their food is delicious. My go to is always the cau cau a la criolla because it's one of the few places that serves it. It's always seasoned perfectly and the texture is amazing. I've also tried their lomo saltado and jalea de mariscos which don't disappoint either. Every dish comes out with so much flavour. Their horchata is perfectly sweet as well. It might be overwhelming at first since they have a lot of options on their menu, but trust me anything you pick will be good.

mondoguito Italiano
Paola A.

I've been coming here for as long as I can remember! It's always so nostalgic. The food is delicious and it comes out pretty fast. Unfortunately due to Covid they have their salad bar closed-hoping that in the future it can be opened again but for now I understand the safety measures they are taking. Our waitress was great, she's been working there for over 10 years! Everyone is very friendly and attentive, they are always willing to fulfill any request. P.S during the weekends they have a DJ! Ambience goes from dinner casual to party time

Lomo Saltado Pollo with Champignones Rice Roll
Matthew S.

This was catered for my work. This was delicious. The flavors were powerful and rich. The Lomo Saltado, now that was a dish for the ages.The rolls, funnily enough, might be the best I have ever had of breads. I've never been to Peru, but if the food tastes like this, I've got to book a flight!

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Aivy H.

Lomo Saltado is THE BEST here! My partner and I picked up here 2 weekends in a row cause we loveeeeee it. Absolutely great service too, though when you walk in you gotta get someone's attention if they're busy. Will definitely continue to Order from here! Insta @ SpicyAivy

Raw chicken!
Dave, Lily S.

We ordered delivery from this place couple times and we had some bad experiences but tonight was the worst. I don't know if it's because it's monday, but we ordered couple dishes, the whole chicken was so dry, no flavor and pink on in the inside. The Lomo Saltado was so dry chewy meat & no flavor. The Steak & Cheese was so much cheap cheese inside with less meat and the bread was so soggy, the yucca fries was so hard like a rock that we couldn't even chew on it. It was such a dissappointment, we spent like 80 bucks and it went all in the trash! I don't recommend this place, save your money and go to Pisco Y Nazca in Dc!

Really big portions of Peruvian cuisine
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I came to use the 15% off that yelp had offered when checking in and the restaurant turned it down. Really not happy with the false advertising.

Ceviche De Pescado O Mixto*
Neal D.

I got the ceviche mixto to go and wow it was phenomenal! I was craving ceviche after going to Mexico but the Peruvian ceviche was great. Only bad thing about this place is it closes early. Otherwise pick up and called and ordering was very easy. It tastes fresh and got a neat kick to it. Very nice

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This place will always be a classic. Good music, good food, good service. Try the lomo saltado, it never disappoints!

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Excellent service and food I come 2 time for months Lomo saltado pollo saltado horchata is the best

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Food was just fine, they dont speak English very well. Weirdly, my card got couple of fraud after I use it here. Beware.

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Wonderful Peruvian good. Huge portions that are shareable. Nice service. Recommend for families.

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Did anybody have the same experience that they automatically charge you 18% tip when party of 2 people only?

Yes.. they will ad a tip to a party of 2 or more. Sometimes if you are not careful when you get the bill, you the customer will add an additional 15 to 20% on top of the already added tip! Unless you got excellent service and want to give them an… 

Do they have ceviche?

Yes they do. Both a delicious fish ceviche and mixed seafood ceviche. My favorite is the latter one.

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Thank you Marco for making our experience so welcoming!…read more You were able to give us recommendations and help us decide what to order from the menu. Even that we were asking for lime, extra sauce, gloves, etc. You were always so patient and attentive. We also enjoy the music! Thank you, we are definitely coming back!

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Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic

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3.5
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Amazing restaurant. Their all you can eat option is absolutely fantastic. Best bang for your buck…read more Highly recommend the seasoned garlic butter. Not too salty, just perfect.

About three weeks ago, I left a 5-star review for Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar because, until…read morerecently, it had become one of my family's go-to seafood spots due to its convenience and generally good food. Before that, our preferred restaurant had always been Crazy Crab, where we consistently had excellent experiences. Unfortunately, after today, I will not be returning to Hook & Reel. I brought family members who had just driven in from Massachusetts and planned to treat them to dinner. There were four of us dining, and while three planned to order the All-You-Can-Eat option, one person preferred ordering directly from the regular menu. After we had already ordered drinks, we were informed by the manager, Vivian, that either everyone at the table had to order All-You-Can-Eat, or everyone had to order from the regular menu. There was no flexibility, no customer consideration, and no appreciation shown for the fact that we are repeat customers who have spent a significant amount of money there over time. In fact, several friends and members of our church began dining there based on our recommendation. What was most disappointing was not simply the policy itself, but the way the situation was handled. We were made to feel as though the restaurant viewed us as people trying to "game the system" over a few shrimp or crab legs, rather than loyal customers bringing business and referrals into the establishment. To make matters worse, this was communicated only after our drink orders had already been placed. Rather than create a scene, we simply paid for our drinks and left. We immediately went to Crazy Crab, where the experience could not have been more different. Staff members remembered us even though it had been months since our last visit. We were welcomed warmly, treated with dignity and respect, and received exceptional service from beginning to end. We gladly spent over $230 there instead. As a retired Army veteran, retired federal executive, business owner, and someone who frequently hosts family, friends, church members, and professional guests at restaurants, customer experience matters greatly to me. One poor interaction can cost a business far more than a single table. It can impact repeat business, referrals, community reputation, and future opportunities. From a business perspective, this experience should concern ownership. In today's economy, restaurants do not simply compete on food -- they compete on customer experience, relationships, and reputation. One inflexible interaction from management did not just lose a single dinner sale; it likely lost repeat visits, family gatherings, business meals, church referrals, and positive word-of-mouth within the local community. Strong businesses empower managers to protect both policy and customer relationships. Unfortunately, in this situation, customer loyalty and hospitality were sacrificed over what appeared to be concern about one person potentially sharing food. That decision ultimately cost the restaurant far more than it protected. If you want to dine somewhere where hospitality, consistency, and customer appreciation still matter, I would strongly recommend Crazy Crab. I truly hope Hook & Reel reflects on how situations like this are handled in the future, because no loyal customer should leave feeling disrespected after choosing to spend their hard-earned money at your establishment.

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La Granja De Oro - peruvian - Updated July 2026

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