Stopped in for my daughters Spanish class Xmas party. She was to bring in beverages so we ordered INKA COLA, MARACUYA JUICE and CHICHA MORADA. After her trip to Peru last year she was happy they had her favorites on the menu. There were left overs so I was also able to sample them. Not my cup of tea but were a hit in the class. A bit on the pricey side for the juices but it was a one shot stop. read more

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Don't remember all the things we had here, but I do remember mostly liking the ceviche above all else, which is super important for a Peruvian restaurant . Still not as good as the one I make at home or my father in law's...but it was definitely good and worth showing up for. read more

You gotta try it. That's it. Second time here with the wife A place you can bring a date. She had the pics sour, good once you Get past the froth it's good. read more

This was my first time eating Peruvian food. I went to the restaurant around 5:00pm. There were only four other persons in the restaurant when I arrived. I liked the vibe of the restaurant, which was clearly Latin. I was promptly sat at the table of my choice by the host. The waitress came to my table within a few minutes with a menu. I ordered the lomo saltado. The dish arrived within maybe ten minutes. It tasted very good! The meat was cooked to my requested temperature and the rice was great. What was also great about it is that it was well-portioned. You know how when you go to a TexMex restaurant and they give you a massive amount of food? This restaurant does NOT do that. It was a little pricy ($35 before tip). The dining experience was good. I enjoyed the food and the ambiance. I will return. read more

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I have been many times in this Peruvian restaurant, I try the chaufa with seafood and steak/meat. Actually in the menu is only chicken or seafood but I ask them to do it with steak and seafood, they charge me extra but is the best chaufa in Texas. The coffe is great the best coffee in the area . read more

Great Peruvian ceviche! A bit expensive for the size of the portion, but definitely really good. read more

Best food ever in Plaino TX. The best empanadas, Ceviche, filet mignon. Really an amazing place to eat. Al. Love that place read more

This place is very very good. I'm no expert on Peruvian cuisine but man everything we had was amazing. Their Ceviche Mixto is fresh in all the ingredients and my seafood dish was also delicious. Ask them for recommendations and you won't go wrong with it. We will be back. read more

First time here and it will NOT be the last! Everything was wonderful. We tried chicha morada, parihuela, and arroz con pollo; I loved the juice and both dishes were amazing with so much flavor (and large portions!). The server James was the best, he was so friendly and patient, explaining the Peruvian flavors, culture, and ingredients to us, letting us practice our Spanish, and he even gave us a sample of a great bar drink. I cannot wait to come back here to try the tasty desserts I didnt have room for and for the live dancing on Saturday evenings! read more

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We Dined here this evening with some friends. The Lomo Saltado was perfect. Ceviche was probably the best I've had in Dallas. The staff made us completely feel like family. Peruvian Coffee was strong with good flavor but not overwhelming. Desert was absolutely on point. Bathrooms and Dining area were also very clean. This is a true hidden gem in DFW. read more

Let me start by saying, I had no idea what to expect from a Peruvian restaurant, but from what I've read after my experience is that it has a heavy Chinese influence on the dishes. Let me start with service. The waitress was very nice and we put our order in pretty fast, but the food took wayyy too long to come out. Like almost 30 mins. I'd understand if it was a full house, but it was just us and maybe 3 other tables. Also, they had a live singer there and his voice was awesome, but it felt like I was sitting right in front of a concert speaker. Next the food: - Empanadas: These tasted pretty good and had good of amount of filling. The sauce was also really good and honestly the most enjoyable part of the dish, but $8 for 1 empanada is pretty ridiculously priced and it definitely was not worth the price. - Lomo Saltado: I don't have a whole lot to say about this one aside from the steak being really tender and they gave pretty big chunks. The sauce just taste like soy sauce and MSG and $32 is a really steep price to pay for something that I could probably get from a Chinese restaurant... - Tallarin Saltado: Same as above, but with noodles instead of rice. Basically just a $32 lo mein honestly. Overall, I'm sure there other dishes that aren't Asian inspired are probably good, but I honestly can't see myself coming back due to the ridiculously expensive prices. read more

The leche de tigre and ceviche are the star here, but service is slow and the food isn't something you'd come back for. Both dishes are decent but if you are reminiscing authentic Peruvian fare then the rest of the menu is pretty mediocre. The causa here was just lacking the creamy consistency in the potatoes and was very bland. The whole place needs a facelift being in an abandoned old strip mall with very little around it. read more

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Step into Peru - decor, food, and service - Lima Taverna takes you on a journey of flavors that will have you wanting to book a flight to Peru. As soon as you walk in, the lighting is soft, the decor is traditional, and remember to look up! Our appetizers - Leche de Tigre (ceviche) and Empanadas: flavor, flavor, flavor, fresh, fresh, fresh! You won't be disappointed. Our main dishes: Pescado a lo Macho- you love seafood? This is served with a Peruvian seafood tomato sauce, your go-to bowl of seafood. Jalea Limena- fried seafood platter, will make you feel like the ocean is in front of you. Arroz con Pollo- chicken freshly cooked Peruvian style and the rice flavoring was phenomenal. We also ordered an item from Chef's Special Menu- octopus; uniquely plated with plantains. Our dessert- Picarones (Just do it! You can do jumping jacks and run in place when you get home) and Tres Leches (moist, soft, and not packed with sugar). The coffee...the coffee... I don't drink black coffee, but drink their coffee black. The smell will melt the coffee snob inside and the flavor will have you floating with glee. Not only is the food phenomenal, but the service is exceptional. The chef came out to greet us and asked how we enjoyed the food. He visited each table of guests. Great group of people taking great care of guests with Peruvian food! read more

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My significant others heritage is Peruvian so I was excited to try his native food. Was not disappointed! Wow. Everything was wonderful!! The staff makes you feel like family. read more

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A colleague brought us here for a lunch outing after he had it and loved it. We all ordered something different and got the ceviche and anticuchos de corazon toast start with. The ceviche was delicious! Highly recommend it. My colleagues also loved the anticuchos. For my entree, I got the arroz con pollo after having seen my coworker eat his leftovers of it at work before. It's aroma filled up our office. Once my entree came out, I was a bit disappointed. He had described it as a half roast chicken (thus chicken on the bone), but I got chicken breast. I didn't even bother asking about this because you'll see other reviews on here where they did the same thing and didn't inform their customer they were out of the bone chicken. I tried a piece of the saltado de pollo, and it was pretty good. The ambiance is pretty Peruvian inside. Service was quite slow considering we were the only ones in there till the end. read more

Food and service is A+ Owner is very friendly. Quality of food is fresh and the taste is like no other. Highly recommended read more

Food was great! It also came out quick. My guy Caesar did a great job hooking me and my girl up. Nice place and great service.

This place is hands down the best Peruvian food in the DFW metroplex! Food came out hot and delicious. It wasn't too fast but wasn't too long. Owner is very generous and kind as he comes out to meet and greet the customers and explains dishes very thoroughly. Only thing I disliked is that this restaurant is at the back of the shopping center BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE SHOWCASED! Place is delicious! Will be coming back here again! read more

Lima Taverna - Alfajores, Flan de Lucuma, Café peruano - Peruvian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Outstanding Peruvian Food, great atmosphere and friendly staff makes this our go to place for a night out with friends or a date night. read more

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We enjoyed their pescado alo macho and their carapulcra. The food came with complimentary fresh bread and we ordered some crispy yuca fries as an appetizer. The pescado was flavorful with perfectly done salmon. The carapulcra had a rich and savory flavor perfect for the winter day when we ate there. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in peruvian food read more

My wife and I were looking for something new to try for date night. We are so happy we found this hidden gem. The service was very attentive without being intrusive. We started with the empanada appetizers, my wife enjoyed the chicken while the beef was my favorite. My wife's main was a chicken dish and I had a seafood platter. She must have loved it, it was gone before I had a chance to steal a bite. The seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. We spoke with the manager to let him know how much we enjoyed the service and food and that we plan on going back with a group of friends. read more

Service food and ambiance all great ! Enjoyed the traditional ceviche and chicken empanadas. Look forward to going back again.

The ceviche was outstanding and the lomo saltado made with first quality filet mignon and super flavorful. Great service and loved the music. Will definitely be back. read more

Lima Taverna - Peruvian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Great food, great service and friendly staff! I haven't had Peruvian food in 3 years and I'm happy I found Lima Taverna. A+++ read more

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I was on a business trip with my co-worker and I was wanting to try this place during my stay in TX. We ordered choritos a la chalaca, ceviche de mixto, lomo saltado, and an octopus dish (sorry I forgot the name). The food was so delicious and unforgettable. We really enjoyed the mussels appetizer as it had amazing flavor. The ceviche was refreshing and we could have ate all the appetizers but we had to save room for our main dishes. Lomo was amazing as always and their aji was delicious as well. My coworker enjoyed her octopus very much. We even had dessert which was a perfect way to top off our dinner. Eliseo served us and we enjoyed his company as well. Thank you Eliseo for the tasty dessert! read more

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1. Food was amazing (all of it) 2. The owner and his staff were so friendly and attentive 3. Be prepared and Uber, their drinks and shots are too good to only have one 4. Dancing is a must ( I went on a Saturday evening) 5. I can't wait to go back read more

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First time eating Peruvian. Johnny and James were great and had excellent suggestions for first timers. The Ceviche Mixto and Empanadas were great starters. We had the ravioli, shredded chicken, and Asian fusion seafood. Everything was outstanding. If you are looking for great food and great people look no further. We highly recommend Lima Taverna! read more

Came here with the husband tonight to celebrate our anniversary. Let me just say.... This place is on my top ten list! Definitely will come back to try other dishes. The manager, James, was amazing, he explained all the dishes even with a little history. Gave great recommendations knowing this was our first time eating here. We ordered a few appetizers and desserts and entrees. Everything was so delicious and the flavors were out of this world. The cerviche and the causa limeña was just....OMG.... You have to try them. Our entrees were just as good as well as the desserts. The house special juices were fantastic. I can't talk about the flavors enough. If you love good food, come here! The portions and price point are great; presentation is beautiful and the restaurant itself is so cozy. It's kinda hidden off the main road, so definitely map it. Worth the drive. Food and service was great! Definitely will be back soon! Also we were told they do salsa dancing every Saturday with live music. read more

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Came in last Friday. It wasn't that busy around 7pm. Service was slow. The drinks were good. The ceviche was good but portion was small and price was $$$. I have been to other places and paid similar prices for bigger portions and tasted fabulous! The vibe is very chilled. We ordered other items and it was good but not for the price. read more

Lima Taverna - Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Plano, Texas

I must say that my friends and I were really excited to be visiting a Peruvian spot, but we were disappointed. Service was slow with very few customers and the energy was very low. After seating at our table, we asked about their special dishes for the day. The waitress pointed to the other side of the room at a small board and said "we can go look at it", after she realized that it was inappropriate then stated she would go check for us. It's never good when the waitress does not know what's on the menu. Additionally, the appeal was more upscale but the service was not up to part. We asked for sodas and was brought to us in a can. We had to request for glass cups to be brought to us. We stuck to only appetizers since the service was not great from the beginning. The presentation of the dishes were very nicely prepared. However, we were not impressed with the authenticity of the dishes. The "Causa" had an extreme amount of mayonnaise in the chicken and the potatoes were too moist. The ceviche was not so well on flavor, as the amount of lime overpowered all the other flavors including the salt. After a 45 minute drive to restaurant, I must say we were extremely disappointed and left hungry. read more

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When words can not convey the true feeling of an experience, all you can do is tell someone they are missing out on life by not trying something. Lima Taverna is one of those experiences that fits this category; you are missing out on a beautiful experience if you don't visit. The ceviche is fantastic, the pisco sour is spot on, and their sangria is fresh and pure satisfaction. This is truly a dining experience that will bring you pure Peruvian flavors. read more

I have never had an issue with this place. the food is always top notch and the service is always amazing. the only times I've seen issues is with larger (20+) without giving the place a heads up to get more help for a group that size. lack of forethought and planning is not a Taverna issue, but that damn table of 20 or so who ordered confusingly to me and out of order all talking over one another. as an ex server, stop that silliness. the food and service, as an American who loves Peruvian food, I say go. live music at times in the weekend and wonderful Pisco Sours! read more

Absolutely delicious flavorful and beautiful plating I definitely recommend. And the staff was amazing I am looking forward to going back on one of the nights where they have live salsa dancing lessons. read more

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I do recommend this place very much! They do awesome Peruvian foods! Enjoy! The atmosphere is extremely friendly in there.

Cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is phenomenal; service is just as great. Have not had a bad bite here and the drinks are great also! Every time we're in the area we'll make it a point to stop by. If you've never had Peruvian food or if you're a seasoned vet - you won't be disappointed. Special shout out to James who took great care of us today! read more

Lima Taverna - Peruvian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Everything was delicious Walked into live singer with a great voice The music happy and happy Had the mussels which was amazing. Spicy, savory and lovely presentation Octopus was flavorful The chicharrones was delicious and the sauce yes, yes, yes read more

Found this place with the Yelp app while searching for Peruvian, and wow, what a find it was. Located in a fairly non-descript strip center next to Collin Creek Mall, it's unassuming from the outside, but well appointed and inviting inside. A quick scan of the clientele revealed that I was probably the only gringo in the place; this is usually a good sign. We had previewed the menu in the app, and knew that we'd find some authentic Peruvian fare here. Here's what we selected: Fried yucca - Nicely cut strips, crispy, delicious, and a wonderful golden brown, the texture was perfect inside and out, with no stringiness. Accompanying hot sauce packed a bit of a punch Leche de tigre - Quite possibly the best example of a calamari dish I've ever tasted, it featured a very tart lime juice and cilantro base, with big chunks of whitefish, tangy onions, Peruvian corn, and a slice of sweet potato. The fish was very good, texture was perfect, and the marinade was stunningly good. Lomo saltado - Kind of a stir fry of beef tenderloin strips, a nice sauce, potatoes (in the form of French fries, more or less), and some tomato and red onion pieces, this dish had a simple, great flavor that really worked good together. The beef pieces were tender, seasoned well, and tasted great. Pescado a lo macho - Featuring an Atlantic salmon filet, shrimp, calamari, scallops, and clams sautéed in a delicious seafood sauce, this dish had a little of everything. If there was a knock at all, the sauce was a little on the salty side, but it tasted good. The seafood was all tender and tasty, and although I'd prefer a little pink in the salmon, it was still very moist and not overcooked at all. Picarones - A traditional Peruvian dessert featuring small donuts with a syrup, these had a very pleasing texture and the syrup was delicious, but there was a bit of a bitter taste that I couldn't quite figure out, perhaps from the anise? Either way, it was a very small ding on an otherwise great meal. This restaurant impressed mightily. We'll definitely return for more Peruvian goodness. read more

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I can't believe I haven't rated this place already! We have been coming here since it opened and it is on our short list of favorite places. We have a real affection for this place and are so glad it survived the pandemic. It's a bit out of view, so it's quite the hidden treasure. Appetizer Favorites - Favorite is Anticuchos de Corazon, but it's hard for them to get it in, and the other Anticuchos are good - Empanadas. Drink Favorites - A wine recommended by the owner, Eliseo - Pisco Maracuya Sour (Peruvian cocktail) - Chilcano (Peruvian cocktail) Meal Favorites - Ceviche a la Taverna: on the "specials" menu; a really healthy and tasty seafood dish; fun fact, Peru is where ceviche originated - I can't remember the name, but it is a dish with Ravioli and cubes of meat: the meat is insanely tasty and tender - Parihuela: seafood stew, better when the weather is not warm - Pesco a la Macho: tasty and healthy salmon dish Dessert - They serve the best Flan I have ever eaten; bonus, it has a light coffee flavor to it read more

I went on saturday for dinner We started with Ceviche Mixto, wow the best in DFW , We got Lomo Saltado OMG cube of file mignon cooked perfectly, potatoes was fresh cut not frozen, also got the Jalea seafood was cooked crispy and al dente. For the dessert Picarones and lucuma Flan both very delicious. We will be back soon for more!!! Service was good and the ambiance super great .... Live music. read more

The number one rule of business is, "When someone tries to give you money, you take it." Obviously, Lima Taverna has never heard of this. I came in on 1/7/24 at 3:15 and sat there for 14 minutes before I just got up and left. No water, nothing. There were only 3 tables occupied. I went there intrigued that their ceviche mixto was $23. At that price, it must be good, right? And their lomo saltado is $33, which is about twice the price anywhere else. Must have gold flecks in it. But I will never find out. read more