This is the spot for authentic and great tasting Peruvian food in Hancock Park. Parking can be a bit tricky and expect a line even during the week. It's better to come right around when they open to escape the lines. Doesn't matter when you come, people will come in drones to eat this delicious food. They do a tasty Lomo Saltado ($22.75) and the portion size is MASSIVE, it could easily be shared among two people. I ate the whole thing and immediately entered a food coma and my belly was smiling..I swear. They bring a complimentary hot dinner roll with butter before they bring you your dish. The green aji verde is spot on, it's spicy, but not overly spicy and it has great flavor. Prepare to cover your food with this delicious sauce. I will definitely be back for Lomo Saltado and to try other dishes. FYI, There's a 3.5% charge for using a credit card, so pay cash and a save a bit. read more

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To start: Our server wasn't rude. Just absent. She did the minimum by taking our order and bringing our food- but never came by to check if we needed anything. And I mean she didn't come back at all. She was servicing everyone else around us, but us. Someone else noticed us looking around and ended up bringing the go box and our ticket. We paid $86 plus tip she didn't deserve for lomo saltado, pescado frito and shrimp cerviche. $100 for 2 people and couldn't even get a refill. I'm good with paying that price if the service reflected that. In conclusion food is good- but not good enough to pay the high prices and bad service. read more

Alejandra is always the best! We love it when we come down and she's here. This place always has a wait and parking be clusterF. So we always feel lucky when we make it here and can get seated quickly. Every lomo spot is different. Portions are good here and the GREEN SAUCE is SAUCY and THICK! Unlike others that are liquid like water, lack flavor, and isn't that spicy. The green sauce is crack here! The lomo spaghetti is nice and soft and you can't go wrong with the rice either. Thanks so much Alejandra, she def deserves a raise (: the food is also delicious and so amazing! read more

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This was my first time trying authentic lomo saltado and it was delicious! Mario's Peruvian & Seafood restaurant brings a very homey vibe, from the interior design to the excellent customer service. The dish is filled and definitely good for two people, unless you're really hungry or just a big fan of lomo saltado. There is a great balance in the amount of meat, fries and rice. The meat was very tender. The sauce was great, even if it was only the sauce and rice left. The dish was just full of flavor. Definitely worth it, highly recommend! read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my second time trying Mario's - first time we picked it up and this time I dined in. The food is absolutely delicious and so flavorful. They do not mess around with their portion sizes! I got the lomo saltado and that could literally be split between three people. The meat was juicy and tender and the fries and onions and tomatoes were cooked very well. The rice was also well prepared. Even though I don't really drink soda, I had to get the traditional Peruvian Inca soda which pairs so nicely with the food. They also start you off with the fresh yummy bread and butter. The staff is very sweet and the service is really good. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes. They have a parking lot that is shared with the other business in the strip mall. The place is popular and will get busy on Fridays and weekends especially. But worth the wait. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - 14. Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always a great option for the best Peruvian food you can get. There's usually a wait but it's worth it! read more

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TL;DR: Steak Lomo Saltado is excellent. Beef fried rice was so flavorful. Food is great, worth the wait. We have been here before but I never left a review. This place deserves a great review. We got here in a Sunday night at 7pm and they close at 8pm. Quite a few people ahead of us and all the tables were full and it seemed like many of them were still getting their food. Plan ahead to go well before they close. Of course we went with our favorite: Steak Lomo Saltado. Always sooooo good. Some reviewers did say that the steak pieces are tough and dry and I can see that. But we have never had that problem. The french fries, onions and steak all pan fried together was soft and juicy. With the side of rice it's a large plate of food. Excellent! We decided to try the Beef Fried Rice this time. Kind of an Asian style pan fried rice with the same steak pieces. Some green onion and eggs and the fact that it was moist and mixed with a juice made it surprisingly good. So surprised that this dish was so good. The reason why I said go well before they close is because when we and another three person group for seated, the waitress said that they don't have anymore steak. So anything but steak and shrimp dishes are available. All of us were so disappointed. The waitress said she will check one time and asked what we were going to order. Between the two tables, we're going to order two Steak Lomo Saltado and one beef fried rice. She came back and said they have just enough steak for those three dishes. Tragedy averted, dinner turned out great but if you are going and intend to or a steak dish, make sure you go well before they close. But overall this is still our favorite Peruvian spot. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Steak Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place has been on my to go list for awhile & glad I finally got the opportunity to try it out! WAIT/PARKING: Because it's such a popular spot, be prepared to wait... for a bit. I waited an hour just for single seating on a Saturday night. They get PACKED. It's a tiny plaza & a small restaurant. The parking lot is tough because it's small & limited spots shared with the other businesses in the same plaza. I'd recommend street parking & walking a little in the residential neighborhood. Like anywhere in LA be wary of all the parking signs to avoid a ticket. SERVICE: Great staff, it always amazes me how they can juggle so many tables & orders!! The lady that took my order was quick & efficient. Was about 10-15 min wait in between ordering & getting my food, which isn't bad on a Saturday night when the place is packed to the brim with large parties. The waitresses were friendly & accommodating! FOOD: Ordered the ceviche de pescado & lomo saltado ! Great size portions, I came starving but ended up with leftovers for the next day. Ceviche was nice & tart, & love how they stacked up on the red onions. I thought it was interesting that they added celery(?) - it was my first time having Peruvian ceviche with a decent amount of celery in it. Classic potato on the side though I do wish it was sweet potato instead! Lomo is a must try at Mario's. Great portion of meat & I liked how saucy it was. Again love the amount of onions I got too. I recommend drenching the lomo in the spicy green sauce for even more flavor. Overall I'd eat here again. Maybe just take out though because the wait was kinda nuts. But they can't help that they're just that popular!! read more

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Came here for the first time and wow the mixto ceviche is so refreshing!! Also lomo saltado is so comforting to eat. This was my first time trying the noodles with chicken and I love the flavor. It's very light and filling. The portion here are huge! Def Sharable with family and friends. The service was great it felt like I was going into a family house. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - 2. Ceviche Mixto - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing warm bread with butter to start. The ceviche was refreshing, light, and fresh! The lomo saltado is definitely a classic staple to LA. The noodle were also really good especially with their green hot sauce. I will say the workers did not seem the most hospitable in that when we asked to be recommended the most popular dishes we were brushed off and they consistently told us that they would provide Togo boxes when ready while we were still eating but definitely worth visiting once! read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Ceviche Micro - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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NEW HIDDEN FEES! SCAM!! BEWARE!!!! Been coming here Forever. Never again. They have raised their prices so much and when you order to go they charge you a secret 3$fee on top of it and don't tell you. I said excuse me since when is it 30$ for one shrimp Saltado? She gave me The price and then I asked so where did the other charges come from? She then told me they charge a 3$ fee for using your "credit card" which is actually ILLEGAL. When you start running scams like this on your longtime customers or even any customer in general it is the beginning of the end for You. Disgusting and unethical behavior. 30$ for French fries with 4 pieces of shrimp. Evil read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - What dreams are made of - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This has always been our go to Peruvian food since 2018! Its one of those hole in the wall places. Almost everything we'rentried here is very good but our most favorite is the Lomo Saltado. Whenever we are in downtown or anywhere close we always try to go and eat here. The staff here are really nice, very attentive and friendly. Be warn though, this place gets really busy especially in peak hours so be patient but I can assure you it's worth the wait!! read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - 14. Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always great food at Mario's. Haven't been back in years so I'm glad it's still the same that I remembered. The green sauce is what really makes it stand out imo. Parking can get a bit tricky so just be prepared for that. In the past the place would get so packed during lunch but when I went on Tuesday it wasn't nearly as packed. All in all still a solid choice for Peruvian. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

People who complain about cleanliness or service must not be LA locals. This place is genuinely the best Peruvian you can get in LA. Don't expect fancy amenities; When going to Marios, you are truly only going for the food. Their chicharron chicken is the most juicy and crispy fried chicken I've ever had, and their Lomo Saltado is genuinely the best Ive ever tasted. Having been to so many Peruvian places in LA, I promise you this is the best. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and the food has never disappointed. Portions are as big as ever by the way! Lomo could be split 2 ways for two full adult meals. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Chicharron chicken and 2 lomo saltados - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hot take, certain Peruvian dishes like lomo saltado, pollo Ala brasa, bistec Ala pobre, or any comfort meals type dish made in US Peruvian restaurants especially in SoCal and specifically at Mario's is a tad better than the ones I've tried I Peru(says the guy who's only been to Peru once) Parking sucks it's LA, lots of people parking on red curbs willing to risk it for Mario's. Saw lots of people chowing down on Mario's take out in their car. Took about 20min to get through the line, I've seen much longer for dinner. I've been frequenting Mario's for 15+ years and it always hits the spot. Starting with their spicy Aji sauce over the bread(wish they had butter but honestly the green sauce totally stands alone. I went with the steak Lomo Saltado with fried egg(extra). The dish is has a unique and amazing blend of Asian and Latin flavors: filled with umami, sweet, spicy, and the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness from the tomatoes. The beef was nicely done with a great sear on the outside but still not over done and left amazingly tender. Fries had a nice crisp on the exterior and fluffy on the Interior. I asked for an over medium egg cuz who doesn't want more yolky umami? Bonus, the serving size is huge! come and share or order your own for leftovers the next day(tip: the flavor stays the same but texturally not the same) All in all an amazing meal at Mario's come get you some Peruvian food here asap! I need to go back to Peru if you've been lmk bout your go to joints in Lima Cusco or where ever! read more

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We ordered the tallarin saltado de pollo and lomo saltado, and both came in generous portions. Coming from a Peruvian household, I've had my fair share of lomos, and this one was solid and flavorful. A pleasant surprise was the saltado de pollo. The chicken was cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. Pair both with ají verde (green sauce); it elevates the flavors. Parking is limited, so plan ahead. They did not have chicha morada, but they do carry Inca Kola, which is always a plus. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Tallarin saltado de pollo (chicken), lomo saltado (beef), Inka Cola (yellow soda) - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very homey hole in the wall restaurant serving Peruvian food. Not much for decor or service (it felt like they were pretty understaffed as we got visited maybe twice during our entire meal), but the food is definitely a hit on each dish. The picante de mariscos had a ton of flavor with just a slight bit of heat, I felt that all of the seafood both on the entrees and the ceviche for the appetizer were very fresh. Definitely worth another visit. read more

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This is our first time trying Mario's. My fiancée and I have heard how good it is. So we put it to the test. We went during lunch hours. Surprisingly, it wasn't crazy busy. But the parking situation was bad. We had to look for parking on the street since their parking area was very small and shared with other establishments. But besides that, they let us choose our seats. Service was quick. They brought out the menus, then drinks. They started you off with some bread. Might I add their bread is sooo soft and delicious? Most places their bread is hard. If you go to any Peruvian spot, you know you have to go with their Lomo Saltado. The Lomo Saltado; Where do I start? Easily the best Lomo Saltado I have ever had. The plate was full of flavor. The meat was tender and juicy. The fries, onions, and tomatoes were soaked in the juices. Delicious!!! FLAVOR!! The rice was just plain white rice, not a bad thing because you're getting plenty of flavor with the meat. It just levels everything perfectly. I practically left my plate empty, which I never do, and still ate some of my fiancée's food, since she was already full. Big back activities. They don't hold back on their portions. We could have easily shared one plate for the both of us. If you like your food with a nice spicy kick, I highly recommend their green sauce. It gave the food an extra kick of flavor. It's quite spicy, so don't go crazy. My fiancée told me to give it a try, and I'm so glad I gave it a go. The ambience was quite nice. It seemed like a lot of office people come here. We felt a little bit out of place, but the service was A++, and the prices weren't too crazy. Definitely reasonable. Overall, I would say Mario's Peruvian & Seafood has earned a special place in my heart, and I will definitely keep coming back to have their tasty Lomo Saltado again. read more

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Food can be good, it can also be mediocre. I've had both so I'll be honest. It was not as consistent as the other ones I won't mention. Service is okay. Ambience is casual. I think it depends who you ask. I love Peruvian food. Lomo saltados is my main go to. read more

My husband heard of this restaurant after reading an article about ordering the specialty dish at LA restaurants. We came in on a Wednesday evening, and they have very limited parking in the lot so we found street parking by the school. We got the last available table, great timing! This place was happening with several to go orders getting picked up. It had a neighborhood feel and our server was friendly and helpful. We asked what was popular and she rattled off the 2 most popular numbers! My daughter and I ordered lomo saltado to share and my husband ordered the same dish but with shrimp. It was delicious! The steak with the veggies over fried was just so good and the flavors worked well together. And we all tried the spicy aji verde sauce, and loved it! It just elevated the dish even more. We tried to find out what's in it but our server said she didn't know, some guy comes in the morning to make it and leaves! This is definitely a specialty dish worth coming in and back for. read more

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Food was great! Everything was generously portioned. Great service and very attentive! read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - 14. Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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La Mejor comida Peruana de los Angeles CA el sabor y calidad el servicio y tod es genial hay un poco de cola porque se junta la gente aveces pero vale la pena la comida read more

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I've been looking for a good Peruvian place since I moved back from NYC and finally found it. This place is a hole in the wall OG style with huge portions. Service is great - I really recommend Nati (short brown hair Spanish woman). Super positive energy and nice. All I got was Lomo Saltado. One for me and one for my gf who's never had Peruvian. Next time I'm getting the calamari as well but let me tell you - that serving is MASSIVE. Lomo was very very good, also a large portion so I had left overs. I'll be back soon - highly recommend!!!! Green sauce was fueeeego and spicy. The way it's supposed to be. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A solid place for Peruvian food but be prepared to wait, especially on the weekends. As others also mentioned, parking sucks so street parking is recommended. The bread & "butter" they provide is a joke & the bread is probably store-bought & sad while the butter is actually margarine. But these aren't the reasons anyone comes here. People come for the actual food! The lomo saltado is my go-to dish here & they provide quite a generous portion, as with a lot of other dishes. One bite of the food & you'll understand. read more

Best lomo saltado! Well seasoned and tastes fresh. Big portions , easily able to have leftovers. I mixed shrimp and beef and fulfilled my surf and turf cravings. Good prices. Parking is horrendous at times so be mindful of that. Comfort food at its finest. read more

Finding good Peruvian food in LA can be tough, but Mario's is a solid choice. I walked in about an hour before closing, and the servers were welcoming and happy to seat me. The menu offers a wide selection, mostly seafood-focused. I went with the Lomo Saltado, mixed ceviche, and Chupe de Camarón. The Chupe de Camarón was an excellent choice for the cold weather--rich, comforting, and packed with great seafood flavor. Hearty portions makes this soup great for sharing. The mixed ceviche also came in a generous portion, but something tasted a little off. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but it lacked the freshness I typically expect from ceviche. It still tasted good, and I finished it, but I had some reservations. The Lomo Saltado was the standout dish of the night. The beef was tender, with that perfect Peruvian-Chinese fusion flavor you hope for when ordering this dish. It came with plenty of purple onions that complemented the beef well, along with a side of white rice. They also have a green sauce on the table (not sure of the name), but it added an extra kick that made the Lomo Saltado even better. I'll definitely be coming back for more. read more

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Food is really good but make sure you come on a day when you're really hungry because this food is SUPER filling. I usually go for the Lomo Saltado because it's so delicious but i think from now on i'll be going for the chicken saltado. Only complaint i have is that the meat isn't well seasoned but the taste of the fries makes up for it. It's always busy in there so the wait is quite long. I would say it's definitely worth it. read more

First and last time I go here. I usually go to Inti restaurant which is up the block on Cahuenga and Melrose. I only went here, because of my friend's birthday. It wasn't packed and there were plenty of open tables. We ordered, got our food, and in my plate wayyy more fries than actual meat. Also, the taste was very bland (compared to Inti's). The server didn't come check in on us at all. Later on, she came over and asked if we needed boxes, I said sure but I'm still working on my food. She came back with the bill, boxes and bags. My friend and I were talking, enjoying our time, so I put my card, and I guess she came back after she had already swiped the card (didn't realize), she took back the bill and came back right after and said you need to sign. I said ok thank you, so I signed she took the bill. We kept talking and minutes later another server came by and said "the manager said if you needed anything else because it's been too long that you guys have been sitting here." I said "ooop, there's a time limit?" She said yes 1 hour. We got our stuff and left because what do you mean we just spent $55 for 2 plates for you to kick us out while celebrating my friend's birthday? Never again. read more

I was walking down Melrose and found this gem hidden in a strip mall. The menu is loaded with wonderful Peruvian dishes and Peruvians enjoying the food. We tried the Saltado pollo chicken sauteed with tomatos cliantro onions..wonderful and the bistek la la chorrillana a pan fried steak served similar to the Saltado..equally good.If your near Vine, Paramount or Larchmont this is a must see read more

The ceviche's here are horrible. It was not appealing and a lot of items used in traditional Peruvian ceviche were missing - on top of this the server Lupita took too long to serve the table and was kicking us out while finishing our food. Try to avoid to the place and go to another Peruvian restaurant. They don't sell Maracuya, Chicha Morada, or Picarones. The service is horrible. Not worth the wait read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - The Ceviche they served us - this is NOT the way Peruvian ceviche is made. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I arrived at 6:30 p.m. second table in the restaurant no more customers. Later, Four more tables after mine. One of them with 8 people. At 7:10 pm. All customers had their plates except me. I requested only one plate. I asked for my plate and they were still working on it. They offered me a free soda as an apology. At this point I was already uncomfortable. I left, hungry to other restaurant. My first time and my last one in this place. read more

I've been coming here for on and off of nearly 10 years and always waited in the long lines. I am only leaving 3 stars because I came early about 30 mins before they opened so I can park in the very front. I went for a walk to kill some time. When I came back, I saw the door already opened and a guy moping the floor. I didn't step on the floor yet but I asked the employee (looked like a manager with glasses) nearby if I could use the restroom before I wait. She just kept saying "can't you see, can't you see the floor is wet.". I asked if I could use the restroom after the floor dries and I am waiting for them to open so I can eat. She just said no and closed the door on me and called me Papa. Luckily the Church across the street, was nice enough to let me to use their restroom. The food was still great and the service in general is good, but the way they treated me to use the restroom, like I was a bum off the street really bothers me. It will make me consider other more convenient restaurants before I come back. 3/22/16. 11am. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Lomo saltado and ceviche mixto - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my second visit, and unfortunately, it confirmed that I won't be coming back. We ordered Lomo Saltado (x2). First of all, the steak was extremely tough--well beyond chewable. I'm not sure if it was a quality issue or just poorly prepared, but it was rock hard and genuinely painful to eat. The fries were soggy, the vegetables seemed thrown on purely for looks, and they had no real flavor at all. Nothing on the plate felt balanced or thoughtfully prepared. Maybe this dish is what they're known for, but at around $20 per plate, the quality just isn't there. It's not worth hurting your jaw over a meal at that price point. Final thought: I'm disappointed, but I won't be returning. read more

I was looking forward to eating here since I was in the area and I have to say I was so disappointed because their green sauce was way too hot to the point I couldn't enjoy it. We ordered the lomo & shrimp saltiado and we used to pour the green sauce all over the plate but now we couldn't even do a drop of the size of a dime that's how spicy it was. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Lomo saltado - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place use to be good a while back. My last experience was disappointing. I ordered arroz chaufa de marisco (seafood fried rice) the night before (they closed) and it was spoiled. I called them that morning and explained what happened. They said there was nothing they could do. I even spoke to the manager. They didn't even offer a discount. I explained I couldn't bring it back that same night because I picked up right before they closed. Guess it was just a waste of $22 plus and will not be returning. Spoiled seafood is unacceptable. Fyi I also told them I write reviews. read more

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood - Trash and tied up the bag and threw it out since it was spoiled and stinky - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place has my heart!! I first came here in July or August with friends and family.... Oh boy!! I am not a big meat eater but the Lomo Saltado! It is juicy, savory, hot, flavorful what a delightful dish! Accompanied by rice, delicious rice! The sauce they have on the table WOW!! They bring you freshly made bread and water. I now have tried the shrimp Saltado and the beef and I am in love!! There might be a wait time sitting but it is worth it! The waitress's are nice! Makes the whole experience such good time! read more

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They have enough reviews already! But just gonna at to their excellent review. U want peruvian food, "loma sal tado". Then this is the spot.

Not much to add to this spot. It's well known for being a solid Peruvian spot. Parking can be difficult, but the lomo/pollo saltado is well worth the parking challenge. for a side pick, the peruvian ceviche is always a winner. the service is prompt, as the pros inside are used to high volume every day. it's a local gem and the popularity is well deserved. read more

I've been meaning to review this place. I've been coming here for 10 years, and it definitely needs improvement. The quality has gone down, and consistency has fallen off, while prices have gone up. Don't get me wrong, some days you'll get a good plate, but when you're spending $26 on one plate, you expect a bit more. Not to mention that some of these people just don't know customer service, them being family of the owners doesn't give them a right to be rude. There's another restaurant , just like there's with better consistency around the corner. IN MY OPINION. read more

Been eating here for 30 years . The food has remained the same, exceptionally good. Best Peruvian food in the city. Highly recommend this place read more