Mancora is back ! Their old chef is back and we ordered everything! Service was great kind lady. We got the Arroz chaufa - fried rice Plátanos fritos - fried plantain Lomo saltado - beef with fries and rice Tallarín verde - green pasta with chicken Inca kola - Peruvian soda / taste like bubblegum with sprit read more

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Heard good things but the food was only ok to me. Staff was nice though! Lomo saltado: lacked flavor Ceviche: maybe just not what I was expecting or used to. Good but not for me Green pasta with steak: the steak was super thin, green pasta was nothing special read more

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Flavor: no salt Salsa Criolla: was only raw onions Other dishes we ordered: all lacking flavors Sorry, this is my second and last order. At those prices, we were expecting better results. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Salsa criolla turned out to be only raw onions - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

I got the lomo saltado. It was alright, not bad, but ultimately nothing to write home about. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

While the food is a tad expensive and there's not a ton of places to sit, I still think it's a worthwhile experience (especially since there are so few Peruvian restaurants in the 626 area)! The staff that served us seemed to mainly speak Spanish, but we were able to communicate with them. They were also friendly and fast considering my friends and I showed up at 9pm. The food was so flavorful and I'll certainly come back to try more dishes! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarin Saltado de Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came on a Thursday night and didn't have to wait for a table. Small parking lot but good soE for a smal area. Little hole-in-the-wall on Main St tucked away to the side of taller buildings. Probably seats about 50 persons max at 12 tables (2-6 seats per table). Menu is reasonably priced and the portions are a good size. I'm 5'7 160lbs and my wife is 5'5" ~ 135lbs and we were pretty full after dinner with 1 appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 margarias. Dulce, our server, was very attentive and friendly. We'll definitely return! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - (1) anticuchitos trio - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

First time to try Peruvian Cuisine in this area. Worth the visit. Spacious parking, ambiance was good, nice music and friendly environment. Service was good, Dulce was very helpful, recommending their best sellers, very attentive. Food was great , it was a delight having the loma soltado... and arroz mariscos paired with their house sauce and chicha morada drink which is refreshing. Affordable prices for comfy delightful food. My friend didn't fail recommending this place. And will definitely come back. read more

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DELICIOUS Another great place to try on Main St if you haven't already. The pesto pasta and the steak were so good and I got a little taste of my friend's lomo saltado. Everything tasted great and it was filling! And they ain't playing around with the green spicy sauce. The service was very attentive too. Cozy little spot if you're looking for Peruvian food. It's a little pricier but it's good. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've always loved Lomo Saltado and found this small restaurant that met my cravings. I first caught the urge for Peruvian food when I worked in Long Beach, which always has a great selection of Peruvian food. Well, Mancora is clearly a contender, with delicious fries and sauce which really complements the beef and when mixed with the rice, makes a complete meal. I'll dine inside next time as the restaurant is so clean and Dulce was so nice as a cashier and server with friendly service and a smile! read more

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I am very disappointed in the food today. This place used to be very good but for some reason they changed the type of meat that they use for Lomo Saltado. I tried to eat as much as i could but i genuinely couldnt. It threw me so off. I love peruvian food and have eaten at so many places and the meat here is by far the worst ive ever had. Hopefully they change the meat when they see this review cause for $24 dollars that was such a rip off. On top of that the Owner was in the restaurant and knew i didnt like the meat. They saw that i left like literally all the meat and didnt comp my food or AT LEAST a little discount. As a business owner myself i would have comped the meal, because i value customer satisfaction. The waitress was very nice and I appreciate her help but ultimately it was not her fault. Very disappointed i will not be coming again. Needs new ownership clearly. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - This meat looked and tastes so weird. - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

BOMB DOT COM free easy parking Super professional hospitable staff Clean bathroom The "cocktail" (pisco sour) didn't taste strong at all. All our food was off the chains ! Ceviche w/ corn nuts was just divine. Chicken heart skewers yummers Lomo saltado bomb Fried rice thingy tasty The hot sauces yumms too Will absolutely recommend & can not wait to return ! Also btw please don't compare to that other famous Peruvian joint in Hollywood. Just don't! I'm sure the chef here isn't losing sleep over trying to mimic other restaurants' flavors/ dishes etc This place right here is beautiful & deserves its own flowers, actually garden ;) read more

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First time tasting Peruvian food, it was good. The Tallarine Verde con Bistec was super tasty. The Milanesa was cooked perfectly, it was tender and grilled nicely. The pasta was good but the noodle was a little thick. The Pisco sour clasico was yummy ! The Lomo Saltado was good but the meat was a little too thick and tough. I'll come back again to continue trying more from the menu. Overall , nice hidden spot in Alhambra. It's a nice change from all the Asian food options . read more

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What did we have? - Lomo Saltado - Choros a La chalaca Came here for to have lunch with a friend. Parking was stress free. Located in a parking lot, there's several spaces directly in front of the Mancora's outdoor seating area. Shortly after being seated, we were served some water and provided menus. This was my first time having Mancora, so naturally, if I'm going Peruvian, I went with the Lomo Saltado. I have to put the steak and the rice, and the sauce to the test. I look for things like tomato ratio and the amount of onions. I wasn't very impressed, slightly disappointed actually. Mario's in Los Angeles and Don Felix are among my favorites for Lomo. Mancora's Alhambra doesn't come close. Positive note is the ceviche dishes were very good. Nice portion, fresh and flavorful. I'd probably return for some ceviche but keeping my friends away from ordering the Lomo. read more

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2nd time coming here and food is so good and flavorful and staff are very friendly and prompt

I finally got to try this place out after noticing it along Main St Restaurant Row. I didn't get a picture of the fried plantains but they were delicious! The Chaufa Aeropuerto was a huge portion, enough for another full meal to take home it was a little dry in restaurant, though, but reheated well on the stove read more

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Máncora in Alhambra is truly a hidden gem. Last week was my first time dining in since I usually only order takeout, and it did not disappoint. Our server was amazing--so friendly and attentive--which made the experience even better. The food was delicious, as always. I ordered the pollo saltado, and my mom had the lomo saltado. Both dishes were incredibly flavorful, and the chicken and meat were cooked to perfection. I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't serve bread, which actually worked out perfectly for us since we don't eat much bread anyway. If you haven't checked this place out yet, I definitely recommend it! read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner and ordered plenty of items to share. Our service was friendly and attentive. Inside is quaint with tvs playing sports, but a little hot as it didnt seem like the AC was on. APPETIZERS Anticuchitos: Skewer platter! All cooked so well and super flavorful. All the meat was tender and we all agreed we would get this again. Salchipapas: We got this mainly for the kid and he enjoyed it! Pretty basic and standard but NOT salty at all which was a huge plus for us. Choros a la chalacs: Muscles with ceviche mix on top! Small but yummy. ENTREES Lomo Saltado: We finished this plate first. The rice was perfectly cooked. Meat and fries was a small portion but tasted good. Tallarin verde con bistec: Pesto pasta with steak. Noodle to meat ration was a little off so there was alot of leftover noodles and I finished the meat. Meat was really thin and all. Not the best cut of meat but still good. Tallerin a la huancaina con lomo saltado: Same notes as the previous pasta dish. A more cheesy sauce. This one tasted alot better than the pesto one to us. Tallarin saltado de carne: A little too saucy for me but we also were able to finish this dish. Kind of a mix between a chow mein as well. Bistec a lo pobre: Didnt get to try this but the person who got this finished the entire thing. Portions are smaller side especially the meat for the price but overall there isnt a spot like this in the 626 and our experience was great! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Mancora serves up some pretty solid Peruvian cuisines right in Downtown Alhambra. We walked in on a Wednesday with only a few customers there. It's a small restaurant with some seats outside and about 5-6 tables on the inside. Items on the menu were pretty pricey IMO for what it was but the food was pretty tasty. These are the items I tried out. Lomo Saltado - Always have to get this whenever eating Peruvian food. I will say its pretty solid. The meat was seasoned well, and it went well with the fries and rice. For $24 though I do feel like it's a bit pricey for what it was. The meat quality was on the okayish side, portions aren't that large either. Overall, it's tasty. (4/5) Tallarines Verdes con Bistec - This dish was delicious and aesthetically pleasing. We ordered the steak medium rare and it was cooked medium rare. Pasta was al dente and had alot of flavor. This dish definitely seemed more worth than the Lomo Saltado and overall was the better dish IMO. Meat quality was about average, not bad not the best. (4.5/5) Overall the food is pretty good here and I left very satisfied. It is pricey though where you will easily spend a minimum of $25 per person and the portions aren't huge either. Thumbs up for me. Parking - They have a small lot in front but you can easily get parking at nearby structures or street parking. read more

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Food is amazing. Staff are great and very kind. Good ambiance, nice music and a warming and welcoming environment. Love it!! (The pesto pasta with steak is 11/10, 100% recommend!) read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Pesto Peruvian pasta with steak and potatoes! - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Had an hour before our CPA appointment and lunch was on our minds. Came across this restaurant as we walked down main Street looking for somewhere to eat. Fired up my yelp app to check the reviews and *almost* walked away due to a review that I will mention in a second, but glad I didn't. Ordered Lomo Saltado for myself and my date had the Tallarin Saltado de Carne and for an appetizer, we ordered Salchipapas. See pics. Easiest way to describe our meal to a T: Nice flavor and we devoured every last bit of it. Some reviewer said they found it to be a little on the salty side but I disagree. It appears they couldn't differentiate between the briny observation versus the seasoning that was present. It was definitely seasoning that was incomprehensible to that reviewer. All in all, was glad to have stopped here and given this restaurant a shot. Will return read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my family. We were a party of 5 and we were seated immediately. Browsed the menu a bit and decided on a few items to share. CEVICH MANCORA $25 mahi mahi, shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus with rocoto leche de tigre and lime. Had a sweet potato, peruvian corn, chulpe corn and plantain chips on the side 3.5 stars** TALLARINES A LA HUANCAINA $24 Huancaina sauce fettuccini served with lomo saltado. 4 stars** CHUPE DE CAMARONES $25 Creamy shrimp soup, with potatoes, pumpkin, and egg. This came by itself. No rice or bread or anything to complement the dish. Probably my least favorite and least flavorful. 3 stars*** ARROZ CON MARISCOS A seafood mixed with colourful rice served with sarza criolla. The rice was flavorful but very wet, more than I've had at other Peruvian places. 3.5 stars** TALLARIN SALTADO DE CARNE $23 Lomo saltado but with spaghetti noodles. This was ok. Meat was flavorful but nothing special. 3.5 stars** Mom and pop type restaurant with probably about 6 tables inside and a few in the outside. There was only one person working the front as well as busing tables so service was a bit slow and poor thing was probably overwhelmed because I had to ask for items multiple times. Everything was a bit pricey in my opinion I don't recall going to a Peruvian place that almost every plate was $25. If I were in the area I would probably come back. I wouldn't mind trying other items. read more

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I've been coming to Mamitas off and on for at least 10 yrs. The prices have gone up compared to other Peruvian Resturants in Cali. The ceviche mixto had an herb in it that I didnt recognize and they only gave me chocolo no canchita, the server said its either or not both. I've never heard of this. I had to pay extra for canchita and it wasnt cheap. The server didint even ask which I wanted, I guess the chef decides!?! Another thing is my partner ordered bistek a lo pobre and he wasnt asked how he wanted the meat cooked e.g. rare, medium well, well done, its served one way. Would I go back? In a pinch yes, but there are other Peruvian Resturants with better pricing, that put canchita and chocolo in the cevichi and that ask how you want your steak. read more

I forgot this restaurant gives a lot and a bit more expensive per menu and came back again. I could see that price went a little bit since it has been quite a long time (2-3$ increase? Not much). I ordered beef (forgot name) with plantain, salad, fries. I remember last order was quite tasty and amount was a lot. As i expected, the amount is a lot today. However, the quality of beef was a bit below my expectation. It was ok but not the best. I will try something else next time. Staff was very kind, and the atmosphere and music were exotic ;) read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

An absolute gem in Alhambra. My go to spot for high quality and amazing food. Service with a smile and comfortable atmosphere. Food is well seasoned and cooked to perfection. We shared a few plates. A must try is their lomo saltado. Noodles served with skirt steak. Ordered the fish twice. Also loved their heart and chicken skewers. Tons of flavor and the meats melt in your mouth. Their fried wontons were delicious. For dessert we zipped on sangria.Fresh and just the right blend of wine.Just an overall great experience. read more

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Been craving Peruvian and remembered this little place here in Alhambra. The downside of this place? Fabuloso! Wafting through the restaurant was the fragrance of this all purpose cleaner that drives my sinuses crazy! Ok, enough of that and let's get to how the food and the service was. Me and my brother ordered the Tallarin Verde con Bistec. The pesto on the pasta was delicious and the pasta was al dente. The beef was tender and seasoned well. The potatoes that came with the plate cooked perfectly. For drinks, we both ordered their Chicha, which was very good, not overly sweet. If you are in the Alhambra area and have a craving for Peruvian, this is the spot! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarin Verdes con Bistec - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Wow found a place that actually serves authentic Peruvian food!! The server may not be Peruvian but sure knows how to describe the meals made and the spices. Excellent service, plate was super hot, seafood is fresh! Menu is not intimidatingly large, has pictures too :) Easy to pick. If you're not sure what it is or what it contains just ask in case you have any food allergies. Outside seating and inside. Not big at all so if it gets packed it is worth the wait! Parking lot right in front and there is also street parking if you can find it............... Come out and support this business!! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Took my family for a nice time to enjoy Mancora but we were very disappointed Food was ok, a little salty the service was really bad. We were rush some of us were not even done eating when the dishes were starting to be pick up. Not sauce unless we ask for it I heard one of the employees telling customers to eat outside because they were about to start cleaning the dine inside. It was about 7pm They close at 9pm!!! Not going there ever again!!!!! read more

SO DELICIOUS!!! Come eat here :) you won't regret it , and the ladies are so nice and attentive as well read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This place has been on my bookmarks for a long time! I love Peruvian food so I had high hopes for this spot. I'm happy to report that I finally tried it and everything lived up to the hype! The pictures look like small portion but trust me- they are not! One dish definitely enough to share between 2 people. I got the bistec con tallarin which is a pesto pasta with steak. The steak was so tender and flavorful. The pasta could've used some more flavor or salt but I thoroughly enjoyed it. They even gave us some wontons on the house! Service was surprisingly quick given that we were a party of 8 during lunch! I would definitely come back! read more

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The service was great! It's a hidden gem where you can have a quick, but quality dinner with fun Latin music and just a casual vibe. I went for a Friday night and it was a great stop before going out dancing in the area. Would go again and try the ceviche. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Tallarin Saltado de Carne - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Service great. Food superb. Front small parking lot or street. Overall excellent Peruvian cuisine hiding in Alhambra. Our party of three + small puppy was looking forward to trying this restaurant. Easily located with plenty of parking for Friday evening. The restaurant features outdoor patio sitting, with a small patch of grass for the pets that want to tag along. The manager was friendly and shared great recommendations. We ordered: - Chupe de Camarones (shrimp orange soup) - Tallarines Verdes con Bistec (green pasta with steak) - Lomo Saltado - Ceviche Mancora (house special ceviche) And with that... RECOMMENDING EACH DISH. Already drooling a bit reminiscing the taste. The soup was a creamy broth with a new special taste that was delicious. And not only was the green pasta with steak eye-catching, but it was also flavorful, too good that I offered to finish the plate. Had lomo saltado before, but this one quickly moved up on my lomo saltado chart - super tender meat with the perfect mix of fries veggies and rice. Because of their ceviche, a taste worth trying. If it's not obvious, would absolutely come back for more. read more

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Great food. Great service. Dulce, our server was so great My favorite is the shrimp soupy cream dish read more

Food was so good! Got the noodles with the lomo saltado it was amazing! Definitely coming back. read more

Mancora never disappoints! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and clean. A special shoutout to Dulce, who truly lives up to her name--sweet, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable! She recommended great dishes from the menu and even brought us a juice sampler when we couldn't decide on a drink. Her recommendations were spot on, and every dish was bursting with fresh, authentic flavors. This isn't our first time here--we even celebrated my husband's birthday at Mancora before, and each visit has been just as wonderful as the last. If you're looking for delicious Peruvian cuisine, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Worst Momo saltado I've ever had. It was so salted I couldn't even take one bite. The rice was hard and dry. I sent it back, came back better less Salty but meat undercooked. The maracuya juice was served warm I had to ask for a glass of ice. Should have known better juice has to be refrigerated for safe consumption. I Ended up having food poisoning from this place. Don't eat here at any cost! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST PERUVIAN FOOD ANYWHERE! GARBAGE read more

Overall, I would give this place a 3.5/5 stars. The service was very good (5/5). Staff were friendly, answered our questions and ensured our needs were met. The music they were playing inside was very loud. The food is where this place falls short unfortunately. 1. Chicha Morada (5/5) A Peruvian drink made with purple corn, fresh fruits, cinnamon and lime. It has the looks of a hibiscus tea, but the taste of lightly sweetened fruit with cinnamon spice. I really like this drink and gulped it down. 2. Papa a la Huancaina (2.5/5) Huancaina sauce (made from queso fresco (fresh cheese), aji amarillo (yellow chili pepper), garlic, oil, and evaporated milk) -- their version is not spicy at all + cornish, bacon chips, cocktail potato. The name of the dish sounded better than it actually tasted. There were no bacon chips, so we were fouled. It was just sliced boiled potatoes that were put back in the fridge to cool, topped with the Huancaina sauce. Not a lot of flavor other than the taste of boiled potato. It tasted better dipping it in the guacamole/green sauce. 3. Yuquitas Fritas con Salsa Huancaina (5/5) Crispy yuca sticks with a classic huancaina sauce. This was our favorite. It was very crispy and had a nice crunch. Wish they gave more pieces per order. 4. Lomo Saltado (1/5) Sliced filet mignon wok sauteed with red onions, tomatoes, aji amarillo, soy sauce and cilantro. Served with french fries and seasoned white rice. The filet mignon taste old and had a bad stench with each bite. The fries that came with it was cooked in poor quality oil. Not sure if we just received a bad batch of filet mignon, but we will not be ordering this again. 5. Tallarines Verdes con Bistec (2/5) Peruvian pesto spaghetti topped with tender grilled milanesa cut. Also, combine peruvian pesto spaghetti with grilled chicken breast. Contains nuts. Again, the quality of the milanesa (steak) cut was of poor quality. The noodles that came with it seemed undercooked. Their pesto sauce that coated the noodle was too creamy and lacked the fragrant basil + permissiano reggiano cheese. I make better pesto sauce than this 6. Fried Wantan (3/5) Chicken fried wonton/dumpling with tamarind sauce. Essentially eating fried dumpling skin with a skimp amount of chicken filling. 7. Chaufa Aeropuerto (4.5/5) Peruvian fried rice with small amounts of noodles with Char siu (BBQ pork), chicken and shrimp. This dish was not bad. Some members of the family felt it was too salty, but others liked the savoriness. I liked the concept of rice + noodles intermingled together. 8. Papa Rellena (3/5) Fried potato stuffed with skimpy amounts of fillet mignon. It tasted and had a texture mostly like that of mashed potatoes. read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Papa Rellena (filet mignon stuffed in fried potato) - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Pretty good Peruvian food but portions are a bit small for us big Americans who are used to big portions for low prices. We ordered 2 main dishes, a soup dish, and an appetizer for 3 people and the total came out to be about $120 (tip included). Lomo Saltado - Very good beef, super tender but the fries could be a bit better/either crispier or better seasoned. Chupe De Camarones - Very unique and I enjoyed it! Need a bit more carbs in there to make it filling but the taste is very flavorful! I would get this again. Tallarin Verde Con Bisteca - The steak was very good, pasta was just okay for me but my boyfriend loved it! I would try another dish next time I'm here though. Ceviche Mancora - Super tasty and definitely worth a try! We got this at the very end of the meal because we were still not quite full from the other dishes. Overall, very good place to eat. Even better cause they let my dog sit with us out in the patio. Service is nice and it's a good location! read more

Mancora Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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We stopped here before some play time at the claw game place a few doors down. I feel like the reviews don't do this place justice at all. Everything we had was so delicious. I had the green noodles with beef and the flavor (pesto?) was just amazing. My husband had some sort of breaded chicken (amazing) and the fried rice it came with was sooooo good. My daughter who's very picky liked the skewers a lot. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Such great outside vibes and with nice views. The Peruvian Beer is sooo good. You need to try the ceviche mancora! Quick service and very attentive. read more

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We came here before catching a movie down the street and it was a good thing we did. We arrived around 8:45PM and were seated immediately. Dulce was our server and she was very attentive and patient as we browsed the menu. She was helpful and came back to our table to ensure what we ordered didn't contain my wife's allergens. The food was very tasty. We ordered the Tallarín de pollo and it was a bold pasta with onions and tomatoes. I'd definitely order again! The place was relaxing and i recommend you grab a table outside. I'd definitely come back! The food and Dulce were great! read more