Edward S.

Loli Farms is my kind of place. At this former gas station, you can try their amazing pollo a la brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken) and a mini market selling Peruvian goods on the side. The laid back atmosphere includes a large open space inside with communal tables and a covered patio outside. Pollo A La Brasa: The pricing for upgrading from the quarter to the half to the whole is tempting. Why not get a half or even a whole? I'm happy with a quarter. The giant metal tray contains a thigh and drumstick in a pool of juices. The rotisserie oven has infused the meat with the smoke from three types of wood. A marinade of garlic, paprika, cumin, and other herbs provides a burst of flavor to the juicy and tender chicken. Grab some squeeze bottles of the aji verde and aji amarillo sauces from the big glass fridge in the back. I could easily drink the delicious aji verde and its cilantro, garlic, lime, mint, and mayo, but instead use it for the crispy and soft garlic fries. Some of the aji amarillo goes well in the bowl of creamy and plump canary beans. Parking: There's a chaotic lot with a few spaces next to Pie 'n Burger, but it's probably easier to park out front on California.

Vanessa T.

For two years I have driven by and wondered what thus place was. There is no visible name out front. At last, I had a day to myself and decided to stop by. To my surprise it was a cute Peruvian family owned restaurant! Tried some of their dishes and they were good. The yucca side was a bit overpriced for the size but it did have good taste. I will be back to try the rest or their dishes.

Cady N.

A whole chicken ($30, including 2 sides) is the perfect amount to feed two people. The chicken was FANTASTIC; the skin was so flavorful and the chicken itself was so juicy. I also loved the fried plantains!! Plenty of seating indoor and outdoors. Don't be intimidated by the line, it goes by quite quickly!

Joann V.

3.6 stars Another one of my bookmarked restaurants tried! I know absolutely nothing about Peruvian food and think this restaurant is a very good gateway restaurant for people like me because who isn't familiar with chicken, salads, and fries, right? We got the Whole Chicken w/ 2 sides ($30). The chicken was juicy and tender. Spice and taste-wise, I don't know if there is any spice that make me think, "oh this is Peruvian rostisserie chicken!". It's just like any other rotisserie chicken. For the sides, we got cole slaw and sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries were stellar! The cole slaw was bland and watery, but it actually went well with the well-seasoned chicken. And the good news is the food comes out within 3-5 minutes after paying and grabbing utensils. There were a some minor inconveniences that I just couldn't not notice. Parking is free, but it is limited to about 6-8 spots. I had to park a couple blocks down. There are plenty of seating, but the place gets packed. There was a line out the door, which is great for business, but the AC just wasn't cooling the restaurant enough because the door is wide open. I was sweating the whole time I was eating, which is kinda gross to me. The beverage fridge was far from the register and I think some people do get confused as to whether the beverages are free. The guy at the counter was also taking phone calls after every customer's order. Again, great for business, but it definitely slows the line down. Overall, I think the food is good, but everything else just makes it too uncomfortable on hot days.

Wasima K.

My friend and I recently tried this place after spending the afternoon at Huntington Gardens. It was a hot day and we were definitely ready for a light dinner. This location was difficult to find because there isn't a noticeable sign out front. My GPS told me I arrived, but I thought it was wrong. It is adjacent to a gas station. and just not somewhere I would notice easily. The inside is nice and clean and had quite a few customers. It is also a deli and market. The beverages as well as all kinds of cooked and packaged snack snacks are scattered throughout the room. This business has high reviews on Yelp, which is why we chose it. I ordered one of the most basic roast chicken dishes. The chicken was definitely tender and appeared very high-quality as it was not huge pieces. But my chicken was pink in some areas - not cooked enough for my comfort level. The skin was soft. I'm not sure if that is a cultural difference, but I have not had roast chicken without crispy skin even at other Peruvian establishments. The seasoning, however, was very good and the sauces were also delicious. I got the cucumber tomato salad on the side, which tasted fantastic with the green sauce added in. The garlic fries were also on the limp side for me. I don't know again if that is a cultural difference . I felt like it needed a second fry. I did enjoy the garlic and herb sprinkled on the fries and took them home to air fry them to make them crispier. I am not sure if it was an off day for us. My friend had similar feedback on her dish. We both ordered the same thing except she ordered the white meat and I ordered the dark meat. Like I said, I'm definitely in the minority of not liking it that much. I have some favorites in the area for grilled chicken and would probably opt for those.

Shirley J.

Such a gem of a place in Pasadena if you're in the mood for Peruvian food or just good food in general. Situated in the corner of California and Lake, parking can be quite difficult especially at lunch or dinner hours. Plan accordingly because it can get quite busy around prime dining hours. They specialize in pollo la brasa, Peruvian roast chicken and it's truly delicious. You have the choice of 1/4, 1/2 and whole chicken meals which comes with 2 sides. There are also family meals for larger parties as well. Indoor seating is on the smaller side so it does get filled fast. Inside they also sell Peruvian snacks and drinks, has a small market type of feel. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Chicken is super flavorful, juicy and delicious. Do get extra sauces because it is delicious. I like the yellow more than the green. Green has a good spice as well. Plantains, sweet potato fries are my favorite sides so far. Can't want to come back to try some more of the menu.

Jocelyn T.

Can't believe we didn't come here sooner! Loli is located in a no name store but the line was out the door when we went around 7pm on a Friday night. The seating inside is limited but there's a nice patio that has a couple more seats. For two people we ordered half a chicken and the lomo saltado sandwhich. Both were amazing quality and flavored and seasoned so well. The chicken was so juicy and tender and the sides were nice as well but nothing crazy pretty standard. Wished the garlic fries had more garlic flavor but the chicken made up for it. The lomo saltado sandwhich was also pretty good and came with a sauce on the side for dipping which made it super flavorful! I would love if I could just order the lomo saltado on the side with no bread. The standout of this place is really how flavorful the chicken is. They have a aji verde and garlic sauce for grabs that were delicious. Nothing special about the staff, they are pretty busy and just doing their job. Would definitely come back for the chicken!

Franklin C.

Small place. Can park in the small lot but snag it first before the crowd fills up. I got there 1/2 Hour closing so things were quick. I order the sanguish of steak with fries for take out. Portions are really big for 16$. Sauce is truly Peruvian. I should have ask for more. It took about 10 minutes to make from the kitchen. Fast and quick. The portions for chicken looks amazing but sadly I am allergic to chicken so opt for the steak. Come for the quick fix

Yvonne B.

Time and time again, Loli Farms delivers. I ordered takeout and everything was perfect!! For sharing size, I usually go for the half or whole sized chicken. My go-to sides are the fried plantain, Cole slaw, garlic fries, yucca and sweet potato fries. You literally can not go wrong with Loli Farms. The staff are kind and sweet, and the restaurants offers casual indoor and outdoor patio seating.

Belinda T.

Woah, I read some article about Loli Farms being one of the best rotisserie chickens in the city and not gonna lie, I was mildly skeptical. Have heard lots of other rotisserie chickens being touted as "one of the best" and they wind up being dry or just okay. Today, I came here on the way home to try it out and I'm so glad I did. The chicken is AMAZING--smoky, juicy, and tender without being overbrined or overcooked. Even the breast meat, after sitting in a hot container for 45 minutes, was delicious. The chicken travels well (fries do not of course) and I'm definitely getting delivery for lazy weeknight dinners. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, even when I asked about their drinks cause I couldn't find a menu for it. The passionfruit is quite tart but so flavorful! I loved the chincha morada. I'm not familiar enough with Peruvian food to speak on authenticity but this was just GOOD food. Got a side of fried plantains and garlic fries--plantains are perfectly caramelized on the outside, yummy! Garlic fries are VERY garlicky and the fries themselves are on the softer side, kind of like Wing Stop fries. This was my first time here and the parking situation was quite interesting--no parking lines, try not to block others in, a real parking free for all. There's maybe 6 tables inside and another 4-5 in a covered patio outside.

Derek W.

I'm usually in California at least 2+ times a week as it's my regular route into the office. This building was formerly a mini mart and sat vacant for quite some time. Then remodeling took place and Loli Farms was born. Took us a while before we walked in to try as we had no idea what they served until it popped up as a recommendation. Have never had Peruvian rotisserie chicken until the day we tried it. The chicken was moist and certain parts of it were very well seasoned (a bit too much on the wings). The portion was more than enough for my wife to share plus enough for a chicken salad the next day (we ordered a whole chicken). Sauces that were provided were both tasty but I did prefer the green. Wasn't a huge fan of the fried yucca as certain pieces were tough. The fried plantains were good but wished it was a tad bit sweeter. Would head back as the food was good but would elect for different sides.

James L.

Loli Farms is a Peruvian restaurant that also sells a little kitchen staples, snacks and drinks. There is no signage at all so if it's your first time, use GPS. There's a small parking lot but can fill up quickly. There's also street parking. They've been here for about a year and is the more casual sister restaurant of Bodegón No.69, also in Pasadena about 10 minutes away. Once inside, grab a menu or look on the monitor to decide. Paper menu is better because the monitor has a glare and rotates the images often. Everything is self service. Order and pick up at the counter. Self service sauces or drinks in the large cooler towards the back, and even bus your own tables. Seating is first come, first serve. Even though there is also outdoor seating, it can all fill up at times. They're known for their roasted chicken, so that's what we ordered. A whole chicken with two sides: mashed potatoes that has the roasted chicken drippings poured over it and plantains. The chicken was full of flavor, juicy and worked great with the green sauce. We also got the Salchipapas, which is basically french fries sliced sausage covered with various sauces. It's not bad, but not great and feels like something I can make at home. But the highlight is no doubt the chicken. There wasn't much service, but the interaction with the staff was pleasant. They all seem very nice with a friendly smiles. Tip: many people grabbed a 2 L bottle of the Inca cola from the cooler. It's a Peruvian soda and for someone who does not drink sodas, this is pretty damn good if you like it these can also be found in Mexican markets probably for a cheaper price. All of the snacks or kitchen staples sold here do not have a price listed. So you can either ask or be a Baller and just buy it. The consensus is accurate. Their chicken is awesome. A 4 1/2 star rounded up to 5.

John T.

Background On Visit: Long story short, I mistaken this place for Pie and Burger. We were standing in line for about 10 minutes before I asked the couple ahead of us how the food was and what would they recommend. The wife told us that the rotisserie chicken was very good and that we should get the fried yuca frita and the coleslaw. After listening to her, we realized that we went to the wrong place. After waiting that long, we felt committed and decided to patronize the shop. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restroom: There's no restroom Wait Time: Wait can be long. Took about 45 minutes to get inside to order, find a seat, and receive our food. Location/Parking: Located on the NE corner of. Parking can be found in the shared parking lot with Pie and Burger. You can also park along California Blvd. or on S. Lake Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: It was kinda chaotic, but get's alright after you find a table to enjoy your food. Tables are communal so you'll be sitting with other people that you don't know. There's also a outdoor patio, but there's more seating than tables. Service: Not much service, but staffer behind the register was nice and patient. Food took a while, but it was acceptable due to how busy it was. Food Of Choice: Decided on the 1/2 Chicken Pollo A La Brasa, which was quite moist and tender even though the skin was pretty salty. It also came with your choice of two sides (mashpotatoes, yucca frita, white rice, platino frito, canary beans, cole slaw, garlic fries, and sweet potato). Decided on the garlic fries and yucca frita (fried cassava). The sides were very good and I really had a fun time dipping/dunking them in the cilantro and aji verde sauce. :) Loli Farms For Thought: I wouldn't mind coming back to eat more chicken. I'll consider ordering to go next time.