I dined alone a little after 4 PM and was seated right away before the dinner rush, although there…read morewere already about 12 to 15 people inside. By the time I left around 6, there were people standing and waiting to be seated. The patio was open with one couple enjoying the nice weather and relative quiet of outdoors. Embur recently relocated to Smyres Place in Greensboro and the new space feels much smaller than I expected. The design reminded me of what I imagine a modern restaurant in Peru might look like. Industrial with solid wood floors, warm finishes, and a large wine display. There are around 25 to 26 tables, mostly two tops and four tops. The largest table seats six, but they will push tables together for larger groups. While I was there, a group of more than 20 came in celebrating something and they were seated quickly without disrupting the rest of the room. The small patio has outdoor seating with about 8 tables and a they have bar area with about nine comfortable seats. The menu took me a minute to understand but I ended up liking the setup. You choose your entrée, which comes with set ingredients, and then choose your protein. Each protein has a different price, so you can control the cost of your meal somewhat. Most menu items can also be made gluten free according to the menu, and vegetarian options seem easy to do. For my appetizer, I ordered the flatbread. Perfection. Rosemary, olive oil, sea salt. Crispy outside, soft inside, and so flavorful I almost ate the whole thing before my meal was served. The server came with water right away and remain attentive but not intrusive the whole time. For my entree, I ordered the Arroz Chaufa with salmon. Arroz Chaufa literally means fried rice. At first the dish seemed a bit salty to me, but once I added the green sauce that comes with it (served on the side), everything balanced out. The green sauce has very mild heat, so if you are not a fan of spicy food, that is the one I would recommend. There is a list of sauces so I assume you can customize your entree. According to my server, the other sauces bring more heat. The salmon was excellent, well seasoned but not too much, and moist. The portion was ample. I was very hungry but I had leftovers to bring home. Service was exactly what I want when dining alone. Attentive without being intrusive. I watched Netflix while I ate and enjoyed my meal without feeling rushed or bothered. The noise level is average for a busy small restaurant. Comfortable enough to relax, but if you want to talk to someone in your group a couple of seats away, you will need your outside voice. This place feels upscale without being fussy, so expected to pay more than average, but I thought it was good value for the quality and portions. I loved this restaurant and will absolutely go back. Must order: Rosemary flatbread appetizer. Tip: Ask about sauce heat before ordering. If you do not like spicy food, start with the green sauce.

IYKYK..in case you don't...I was so disappointed with the service received on this visit!! It was…read more3 in our party, arrived about 1:20pm for lunch, we we seated immediately and server took our drink orders and brought them, asked if we needed a few moments to decide, we replied yes. Then he literally never came back to take our order, we actually had to ask another server to take our order...smh We asked for drink refills and he was just chatting it up with co-workers, then brought drinks without ice..what is going on, we wondered... No one checked on us our entire visit. I really enjoyed previous visits to Embur. The food was good as usual. This visit was not the norm, but I will not go back anytime in the near future....yes I will definitely miss the good food. The service was awful today and it was not busy!!

Food is tasty and excellent. Well cooked main dishes and sides. Flan is good and being charbroiled…read moremakes the food delicious versus being fried.

food was great! originally from sanford so went home this past weekend and tried this place. it's…read morenew to me but not really new to the city lol. it does come served on fries which I personally didn't like but my cousin liked them. i'd def go back to this place when home, also they had like a mango passion fruit juice that was so yummy and refreshing!

AUTHENTIC! Quick service and nicely decorated…read more Having spent 12 years of my life in Peru, I feel confident with my assessment of Mi Peru. I was in town for business and as in every location I travel to, I look for Peruvian food. This is in my top three. One was in Austin, TX, one in St Louis, MO and now this one in Durham, NC. I had the lunch special. It included a drink, soup and entree. Of course you have to drink Inca Cola (tastes like Squirt with Cream Soda) nice and cold. I'll have to get a Chicha Morada to take with me (which I did, and it was fruity and sweet, like a non-alcoholic sangria with cinnamon). The soup was a chicken and lentil soup with various veggies. As soon as I tasted it, I knew I was in for a treat and prayed the Aji de Gallina would be just as good. It was! Aji de Gallina is a shredded chicken dish made with Peruvian Aji amarillos, nuts, Parmesan cheese. Add in all the delicious spices Peru is known for and you have a wonderful, homey, delicious dish. I will be coming back tonight for dinner. Can't decide if I want the Seco de Res or the Lomo Saltado. Both staple dishes in Peru. Part 2 - so...I was too tired to go back for dinner. BUT, I did order in. I got the Papa à la Huancaina (so delicious, it tasted like I make at home). It is a creamy, Aji Amarillo cheese sauce over yellow potatoes. I would have liked it a little spicier, but I understand having to cater to the general public, so I'll let that slide. But the flavor was as good as you could get. I also opted to order the Seco since I thought it would travel better than the Lomo Saltado. The rice was perfect. Not soggy or spongy. Just right. Flavored with a little salt and garlic. You could eat it by itself. The Seco meat was tender. I didn't even use a knife to cut it. In fact, it pulled apart easily with a plastic fork. I would have liked a little more of the cilantro sauce to soak up in my rice. The flavors were right on, but I love cilantro...so. It even came with a Salsa Criolla (lightly pickled red onion), which is authentic and served with many Peruvian dishes. I ordered additional salsa amarillo just to taste. It's a sauce made with aji amarillo and black mint. I know it sounds weird but it's actually so tasty and fresh. My only disappointment were the beans not that they weren't good and flavorful, but they were pinto beans. I was really expecting mayacoba beans (similar to a white canary bean). Sorry, I ate it before thinking about taking pictures. All in all, I would rate this highly for those wanting to try authentic Peruvian food. My next visit to Durham I'll be trying the Ceviche and Lomo Saltado.

Food is absolutely delicious!! Customer service was outstanding and the restaurant is clean. I love…read morePeruvian food!! It's authentic compared to Peru!!

I absolutely loved the taste of salad ! It's so healthy too…read more The service here is so warm and welcoming With perfect ambiance to sit and have yummy food

We were carving Peruvian chicken for dinner and it's Thursday night! We grabbed the Bruno's meal…read morespecial, which includes a whole chicken and three large fixings. I love the red sauce the most, but also got me some yellow and green sauces too. The service was good, and did not have to wait too long for the food. The cashier also reminded me of the mini churros that I could get as a treat for my bday month. Restaurant always clean and plenty of seating available. It was a nice summer evening to eat dinner in the patio area.

Fast food Peruvian style place. Food is very good and staff are friendly and helpful…read more I've had chicken and salmon - both were good and they accommodated my request for cooking preference. Generous seating Recommend for (very) casual date , meal with friends and I think small children would do fine here.

I will begin by saying the food comes in large portions. I actually had to freeze some to eat at a…read morelater date how much they give. The service was fast and friendly. The issue is that the food was fairly bland. I had to doctor it up when I got home. The sauces help, but I like to have my sides and meat have flavor without it being sauced up. The food is okay if you are trying to feed a family on a budget.

I've had Alpaca at several locations around the Triangle, but consistently enjoy this one. The…read moreservice is typically fast and the employees are happy to answer questions. Today my friend and I got the whole chicken (dark and white) with a premium side of green beans and premium side of rice + beans. My friend added on a side of corn. The chicken was excellent and not too salty. I thought the sides made the meal balanced as well! I recommend the green beans for my veggie lovers. I'll be back, Alpaca!

A great staple with solid, reliable quality and fresh ingredients. The chicken is juicy with a…read moregreat smoky flavor, the sides are always consistent and in reasonable portions, and the service is fast. There is plenty of seating available.

We were stoked to find a Peruvian restaurant in NC while visiting family for the weekend. If you…read morehaven't had Peruvian food before this place is a great starting place. They specializes in rotisserie chicken (Pollo à la brasa) which has one of the best flavors you will ever experience with chicken. The employees were friendly and helpful in suggesting items and answering questions. The restaurant was very vibrant with a modern look, and was playing upbeat music which kept us nodding our heads. We had such a great experience that we came back 2 days later for more. I'm hoping we will see one of these restaurants in Chattanooga TN in the near future. We desperately need one!! Can't wait to visit family again next year.

Had lunch here recently and we sat on the outside covered patio area for an enjoyable afternoon…read moremeal. Ordered the half rotisserie chicken from the overhead menu board, this place as the name implies has chicken a multitude of ways. My half bird came with a choice of two sides, I opted for the fries and beans along with a pink lemonade. The roasted chicken was fall of the bone tender, flavorful and good, a decent portion. The sides as well, the seasoned fries golden brown and a nice portion. Same with the beans, well seasoned and tasty. Worth a visit and your support 3.5 Stars rounded up for then fast, friendly service 01149