Very intimate and straight forward atmosphere! It's Lent Season and this was a really good spot for No-Meat Friday to enjoy their seafood selections, especially their grilled pulpo! Hands down the best octupus I've tasted in NYC, and it's not an exaggeration. The staff was very attentive and humble. read more

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I love this little local spot. Probably the best food around Maspeth. Staff are always nice and food is usually fresh and good.

Small, local Peruvian restaurant. Get's pretty busy on the weekends. Hard to find street parking. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Party of 3, we had a 7pm reservation on a Friday night, was seated right away. The pisco sour is very good, made perfectly. For starters we shared the veal heart & octopus. The veal heart was very tasty, similar consistency to a piece of steak. The octopus was just ok, a little overcooked. Both apps were served with potatoes and corn. For entree I had the lomo soltado, the steak was overcooked, dry and rubbery, the portion was smaller than expected. My friends had the Leche de Tigre which was huge and delicious. The chaufa was good, steak was also overcooked. Restaurant was packed by time we left, no standing room or waiting area. read more

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Ordered takeout for lunch at grandma's but they open at noon. We didn't get to order any of the rotisserie chickens because they had just opened and said it would take 1.5 hours until chicken is ready. We ended up ordering ceviche mixto (recommend!), skirt steak with pesto pasta, parihuela (mixed seafood soup, very rich), causa rellena (whipped potatoes with chicken/tuna, and arroz chaufa (Peruvian fried rice). Honestly, everything was delicious and fresh. The ceviche was the best out of everything we ordered and portion was great! Would probably come back to try their chicken next time. read more

Mama Pisco is one of our favorite spots for flavorful Peruvian food and great energy. My husband and I usually order the pisco sour, lomo saltado, tallarín verde, and leche de tigre -- everything is consistently delicious, well-balanced, and full of flavor. Portions are generous and the price is very reasonable for the quality you get. They sometimes have live music, which adds such a fun and lively touch to the experience. That said, the restaurant is quite small, so during dinner rush you may have to wait. (We try to go in before the rush) I'm not sure if they take reservations, but booking ahead (if possible) might help avoid this. Overall, great vibes, great food, and definitely a place we enjoy coming back to. read more

Came here for dinner with some friends. The staff was friendly. The restaurant isnt that big but had seating inside and outside. The menu wasnt huge but had a good selection of food. We ordered the calamari and octopus appetizers. The octopus had a nice flavor. We were able to cut it with a butter knife but wish they gave us a steak knife so it was easier. We ordered a couple of entrees. My favorite was the steak. It was a lot bigger than i expected. We got to choose 3 sides and opted for two order plantains and 1 order yuca fries. The steak was tender and not tough. It was a tad over cooked since we ask for medium rare and got more of a medium. I wanted to like the paella but it was too strong in cilantro flavor in the rice. The seafood was really fresh though. For dessert we got flan and the cookies. My friend order 3 since she thought they were going to be small. But for $6 a piece it was quite expensive and we definitely have had better. read more

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Food was very good! Ambiance is moderately loud and lively but still good for a date. Service was prompt. This restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening and had to put our names down for a 30 minute wait. The food, drinks, and energy are surprising given this restaurant is in a quiet neighborhood. Would recommend if you're nearby. read more

Mama Pisco - SKIRT STEAK TALLARINES VERDES - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

WOW ! Food was amazing second time coming here and still hasn't disappoint , I've brought family from jersey and florida they were impressed with everything kept saying it was wonderful , the waitress had patience and was attentive which was great considering it was 6 people , i will keep coming back read more

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A dj arrived around 7:30 pm. and spun really good tunes. The pisco sour grew on me.... the pain fruit pisco sour was too sweet. The fish ceviche was fine...I It could have had more flavor. The octopus was quite good.. it was served on a sizzling plate and had a red sauce on it, like you would normally get on the anticichos. It came with a couple of slices of papa's a la haunciani.. that was delicious... the chaufa was fine. The jallea was the star. It had fish in it, and that was delicious. The green sauce was good, and the hot sauce was good. Together, they were very good. The skirt bread cookie sandwich was delicious. The server tried her best and was ver sweet. But she had too many tables to take care of. read more

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It's a beautiful spot! It's dark and intimate with Instagrammable signs inside. They have Peruvian lager beer, Cusquena. There's a menu of great signature drinks: tirimisu martini, , Pisco sour, chicha morada with pisco, margarita, pina colada, mojito. It's perfect for a family celebration or holding a birthday party! I love the music inside. When I arrived this past weekend, there was a live music performance by a singer. I walked in with my friends yesterday night. We were able to get a table outside. They do take reservations. The chefs plated the meals beautifully. My friends and I ordered leche de tigre (ceviche), lomo saltado (sirloin beef with rice and fries), arroz con mariscos (rice with seafood), tallarines verde con bistec (pesto pasta with skirt steak). My favorite meal chosen was the tallarines verde, because of the creamy sauce and the yummy flavor of the steak. So good! I liked the quality of the food and the freshness of the squid and shrimp in the arroz con mariscos. Our drinks were delicious and strongly made. Agreed with some Yelpers. Although really popular, the space is cozy, and luckily, there were some seats outside which we accepted since we traveled far to try this spot given the positive reviews. It was a bit chilly, and fortunately, they had these heat lamps which were nice. The waitresses were helpful especially Leidy who checked in on us. The only downside was that the dishes did take a while to show up, which made sense when after observing the huge birthday party that showed up while we were figuring out what to order. I saw that gratuity was already attached to the check. The bathroom was downstairs and was fairly clean. And I would definitely return and try more items as it was the food that attracted us here in the first place. As for next time, we definitely want to try these which we did have our eyes on: anticuchos (veal hearts), pulpo a la parilla (grilled octopus), jalea (fried squid, clam, octopus). read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! I had the combo with ceviche and calamari. It was very citrusy, flavorful, and they were able to adjust the spicyness level to my liking (which is very spicy). My husband had the rotisserie chicken with beans and fried yuca- also delicious. The environment was clean and lively. They know how to celebrate a birthday- with lots of bubbles, maracas, and a bday song lol. My only complaint is the portions are small for the price but honestly- they were enough to fill us up just right- just no take home. Also, the servers, Isaac and Elizabeth, were amazing- very attentive, not pushy, and knowledgeable of their menu. read more

Mama Pisco - Pisco sour- passion fruit - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

I went to Mama Pisco on a Sunday night for dinner. I was craving Peruvian food and was on the way back from Corona. The restaurant is small, kind of narrow, with limited seating. It was incredibly crowded for early on a Sunday night, but we were able to be seated at the only open table. There was live singing when I went. Be warned that the restaurant is very loud. The service was good, no issues. I tried the following dishes: Causa Rellena with Chicken (4/5): This was a tasty causa. The potato was nicely flavored, and the chicken was good. The olive flavor was a little more than I would've liked, but it was a very good dish. Ceviche de Pescado (4.5/5) I enjoyed this very much. The fish tasted fresh, the sauce was citrusy and flavorful. Arroz Chaufa with Chicken (4.5/5): This was also a great dish. The rice was flavorful, and the portion was large. The chicken was a little dry, but there was tofu, which was good. I had a great experience at Mama Pisco. The food was really good! I would come back. read more

First visit here 07/26/2025. We ordered the jalapeño margarita and it was strong and absolutely amazing. We ordered the fish ceviche and Jalea it was delicious. The service was wonderful and the crowd was great. A few birthday celebrations this evening it's beautiful. For desert we ordered the Crema Catalana. It's taste good but I still prefer a cream brûlée. read more

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La comida muy buena la tensión excelente muy recomendable Muy buen sabor celebramos el cumpleaños de mi esposa y la pasamos muy lindo read more

Excellent food and great servíce!! I came for my friend's birthday on a Tuesday. Special of the night: Dinner for 2 for $50, includes one appetizer and 2 entrees. The food was really good. The anticucho was perfect and the tallarines verdes with carne too. Excellent service, our waitress was friendly and very attentive. Because it was my friend's birthday we got 2 rounds of shots on the house, and they had a 3 leches cake ready to sing her happy birthday. And the cherry on top, they also have live music. The place is small but very cozy... and you get 20% off on the food with yelp check in. I just wish it was closer to a train station, but driving is not a problem. I can't wait to come back. read more

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We visited for my birthday. Hostess' were great, service good, food delicious, nice and warm ambience. We lived it! read more

Mama Pisco - Birthday wish - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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Ran for a solo dinner after a hair appointment. It's a nice dimly lit place, not much decor but very chic. I sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. I had the Pisco sunrise cocktail. It wasn't overly sweet so I loved it. I ordered the Lomo Saltado. I honestly fell in the love. The steak was so juicy and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I was so impressed. Everyone was pretty friendly. I gave 4/5 stars just cause parking in the area is limited since it's in a residential area. read more

Mama Pisco - Pisco Sunrise - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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I absolutely love Mama Pisco!! They have so many amazing deals throughout the week that it's always a blast to dine here! They have a mariachi band on Thursdays and different happy hour and meal deals! The pisco sours are so tasty and tangy and $10 during happy hour! Not to mention every meal I have had has been flavorful. The lomo fries are some of the best and their lomo has a stickier brown almost bbq sauce to it. The tallarines and skirt steak is filling and a great value and their aji verde you can have on its own. If I'm in the area this is where I am going to eat! read more

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Wow. The food and drinks were excellent. Music was a little loud but nonetheless it was fantastic. Service could have been a little better but be prepared to wait for a table unless you have a reservation or get lucky like I did. Parking is also very limited in this neighborhood read more

Mama Pisco - Lomo saltado - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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Really delicious food and drinks! The ambiance and vibe of this place is very lively and the staff were kind. I liked the food, but the portion was a tad small for the price. This is definitely a bit of a pricier option in the area but still good! They have some outside seating also. read more

Mama Pisco - Lomo Saltado Sirlion Steak - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

Delicious Peruvian cuisine! Great service and ambience! Looking forward to our next visit!!

Saw the reviews and wanted to try it out. Glad we did. Very low key restaurant with friendly staff. Nice music in the background that gave it an upbeat feel. Stay awhile to chat and was not made to feel that we were overstaying our welcome. Food was very good. Calamari had good pickled onions too. Sirloin steak was well prepared and moist. The steak a Lo macho was also flavorful. Will definitely make a return visit to try the other options on the menu. read more

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I love this place! This is my third time coming, and every time the food has been consistent. The service is excellent, drinks are always consistent (Pisco Sour is my fave and a must!) and the food is to die for. My recommendations: the Peruvian chicken (Rotisserie style), the Halea (my favorite thing), and the veggie arroz chaufa! Soooooo good. You cannot go wrong with either of these. The Halea is a fried seafood dish. Packed with flavor, fresh seafood and crispy yuca. If you do not get anything else get this! Spectacular. We just moved to the area and this is our new go to spot. The ambiance is chill and vibe is great. It's a very hole in the wall spot and easy to miss when walking down the street but better believe it is worth coming here if you are ever in the area. I would say even if you're not in the area, this place deserves a trek here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great service all around my family love it thank you again we be will come back for sure

Food was good, service was good, drinks were good but I would not recommend the mezcal based drinks. I know not everyone is a fan of mezcal but I personally am, and the mezcals used at this location are too intense in flavor for me. I would recommend the pisco mule-- it was great. The skirt steak was succulent and I like my steak medium well. The calamari was also tasty. The chofan rice is well seasoned. The ambiance is cute and casual-- great for family dinner, intimate birthday, date, and walk-ins. The space is cute, dimly lit, but it is very small-- max capacity 40 seated persons indoors. I would come back. read more

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I ordered lunch yesterday for three people and was very disappointed with the very small portions delivered for pricy meals. The food had an ok taste but for instance lomo saltado had literary 4 very small pieces of meat with mostly rice, onions and saggy fries. I also ordered ceviche mixto and this also had very little seafood with mostly onions. The third dish salchi papas, there were literary 6 very small pieces of a hot dog with mostly frozen and saggy French fries. That said, this place is not worth returning since I paid a lot of money for no food. This service is abusive! read more

The family and I discovered this place by chance and we absolutely loved it. Delicious authentic food and cocktails! The staff were great as well. H read more

The pollo saltado was absolutely delicious. We shared a ceviche de pescado with spicy on the side (100% recommend) my bf ordered Arroz Chaufa, of course I had to try it, and I also liked it. Chicha morada and pisco sour . Thanks to our server Valentina. She provided fantastic service. We'll be back. Oh! and the DJ played good music, too read more

Mama Pisco - Pollo saltado, CEVICHE DE PESCADO - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

We went there for the first time this past Friday. It was amazing! I had the mixed ceviche and my husband had the leche de Tigre. We shared the chicken chains. The food was great. The service was great as well'. The Pisco sour was delicious and didn't scrimp on the the vodka. The coconut mojito was also delicious. We are going back today for Father's Day to share the yumminess with our family! Must try! read more

Mama Pisco - Leche de Tigre - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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I ordered a lomo saltado, it was alright. Portions are very small for $26 and you get about 4-5 pieces of sliced steak. I imagine that they get away with these Manhattan prices because there is no Peruvian food in the whole neighborhood. Not a fan, it definitely worth the trip to travel to Jackson Heights for more authentic Peruvian food. read more

Enjoy the ambiance with live DJ and fun ambiance. The service was attentive and able to explain the menu. We liked that the TVs had photos of the food. I really enjoyed the Lomo Saltado with Chicken. Enough to take some home. read more

Mama Pisco - Pollo saltado - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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First time at Mama Pisco the food was great and the service even better the waitresses are very attentive. The restaurant is small and intimate, they had music playing at the right volume allow for talking. We enjoyed dinner and will be back soon. Grill Octopus & Choros Al La Chalaca read more

Great service! and amazing food. I will come back again here. The calamari and Green spaghetti was delicious read more

Mama Pisco - Mama Pisco Combos 4 (4-6 people) - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

The food is delicious here. Nice portions and wonderful flavor. I had the Papa a la huancaína, the ceviche and the steak and rice. Top tier.

My new thing is whenever visiting Long Island, on the way home, I want to stop in what I believe to be one of the most culinary hubs in the country and maybe even the world for either quick snack or meal, Queens. Having indulged in Chilean food the previous weekend, I decided my cravings had stayed on the same continent but had moved just north to Peru. Mama Pisco is a nice trendy little spot. I would say it checks all the boxes for a good date night spot. It's not spacious and although there's a bar, it's very small with only 3 stools. It's not a place I'd want to hang out at for drinks and appetizers with a group. I really found all the food and drink to be excellent. I got the mama pisco mule and we started with the fried calamari. It was perfectly battered and delicious served with thinly sliced red onions and the famous green Peruvian sauce. I'm not sure if fried calamari with marinara will taste as good anymore to me. For my dinner I got the tallarines verde con bistec. It's a beautiful vibrant looking dish. The pasta sauce gives tastes like a less rich pesto and the skirt steak was tender. For dessert we had a really great piece of tres leche cake. I would definitely return to this restaurant, maybe even hit up their karaoke night if I didn't live so far. You can't go wrong if you are in the mood for Peruvian. read more

Mama Pisco - Pollo saltado - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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great food amazing service! would definitely recommend. The jalea was delicious. As well as the mixed rice.

Wow! This restaurant was spectacular! From the service to the food. The restaurant is small and it does seem to get busy so make a resy just in case. The ladies were super attentive and welcoming. Extremely friendly! Now the food was mouth watering. All the meats (anticuchos, chicken chaufa, and lomo saltado) were tender, which is a plus for me because I hate when the meat is stiff and over cooked. It was my first time trying anticuchos and it was delicious! It came with potatoes and corn. The calamari was crisp. I enjoyed my chicken chaufa and it was the perfect portion. My bf enjoyed the ceviche mixto and the lomo saltado was appetizing. The desserts were ok but I would DEFINITELY come back for the food. read more

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Finally came in person to this beauty! Loved everything from the service, attentiveness, decor, music, and best of all food and drinks. Ordering take out in comparison to coming in person was so different in a good way. We got the calamari appetizer and the pickled onions made it extra good amazing combo. Super crispy not hard at all and crunchy. We got the limo saltado omg soooo good the soy sauce that they make here is so different addictive and the fact they use skirt steak makes it better so soft and juicy. We also ordered the arroz chaufa a classic with shrimp they used X-Large shrimps not cheap with it the rice smells and taste amazing has scallions peppers eggs and just the bomb. We got the tallarines verde super creamy and good for the pasta lovers won't disappoint this one is extra special! Also got the mezcalina 10/10 very balanced and the mezcal is very good not cheap stuff. Ordered the mojito with passion fruit my favorite and as always so good the rum is not cheap. Overall I would recommend and Tuesday they have love music and also specials on the dinner!!! Highly recommend one of my favorite Peruvian places, nice people, amazing food and great music. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this place. The ceviche is fresh and top tier. The tallarín verdes, leche de tigre, arroz con mariscos, is all to die for. Every time we have come, the food is phenomenal. Once I tried something that I didn't quite know, and they saw I wasn't eating, and gave me an entire new entree. The kindest people. read more

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Delicious, good portions, good cocktails, friendly staff. Place is small, recommended to make rsvp, I ordered the ceviche and pescado a lo macho, thank you chefs, beautiful presented and delicious. The place has beautiful decoration. read more

Mama Pisco - La limena cocktail - Latin American Near Me - Maspeth, New York

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