Pisco y Nazca ceviche gastrobar was an excellent experience from start to finish. The chic decor…read moreand modern atmosphere made the restaurant feel stylish and energetic without being overwhelming. The menu was creative and exciting, and the cocktail selection paired perfectly with the food. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the entire evening feel welcoming and relaxed. We especially enjoyed the pork belly bao buns, which were packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The tacu seco de cordero was rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying, while the arroz con mariscos was fresh, flavorful, and loaded with seafood. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience with great food, excellent cocktails, and a beautiful atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

We came here for dinner and made a reservation ahead of time to make sure we had a table, though it…read morelooked like they also offer walk-in bar seating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, especially the dessert! We were visiting a friend who recommended this spot, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, but even with a full house, it was still easy to have a conversation at the table. Overall, a great dining experience and a place we'd happily return to.

I have been eating here since the 2000s and it is still my favorite place to get Peruvian chicken…read more Juicy flavorful chicken every time. Fast service and good food. Every. Time. And you get so much food in a meal. Fast delivery too! I don't even think I need to review this place because everyone else agrees. I'm just here to spread my love for this place and everyone that works there.

I love El Pollo Rico. They definitely live up to their name! Better than the known chains like…read moreSardis and Crispy Juicy. Everything is cooked to perfection. I love yucca fries. The make it crispy and that yellow sauce! Buy extras!! Normally I opt for dark meat but the white meat is extra juicy and tender!! The tortillas are heavenly delicious. I dont like plantains.. I never like the texture, but I do love tostones .. Definitely recommend. Service is great too!! I wish they had locations closer to my house.

We generally enjoy eating just vegetables for dinner and we found Sardi's has a great selection of…read moresides. For $33 we ordered six sides and made a sumptuous meal for four people. That's pretty reasonable. Every dish was well prepared and nicely flavored. No mushy vegetables here. Yucca fries: not greasy, nice and crispy. Good with any of their dipping sauces. Fried rice: very tasty dish with hints of chicken. Black beans, really tender and nicely flavored. Broccoli: super delicious super food, done perfectly, not mushy and just the right amount of crunch. Green beans: such an easy dish and they nailed it. Plantains: who doesn't like a good fried plantain? These were awesome! And the cookie is a sweet deal too. Go for it. I wasn't surprised to see a large number of to go orders at their pick up desk. The word is out on how great their food is here. Plenty of parking in their private lot on Baltimore road.

Food was fresh and hot per usual. Ordering and check out was fast and smooth, the flavor and amount…read moreof food was on point. I've never had a bad experience at any Sardis, customer service was also great.

When we're in the area, we always have to have Peruvian roast chicken. I chose Pollo Granero…read morebecause it was closest. It's the best Peruvian chicken we have had. Chicken had crispy skin and was moist and delicious on the inside. The herbs, spices, and seasoning was perfect: earthy, but not overpowering with the perfect amount of salt. The sides were generous and the plantains were amazing! Perfectly caramelized and sweet as candy. Yucca fries were crispy and creamy on the inside. The woman who waited on me was very nice and she worked through our language barrier patiently. (Duo Lingo Spanish here.) The prices were reasonable and they had a huge selection of Latin American food. I did takeout, but they have a nice restaurant and bar with plentiful seating and a variety of cocktails. Latin music playing and a soccer match on the TV was a wonderful welcoming vibe. Can't wait to come back next time we're visiting and trying it out for dinner.

I went to this establishment earlier this afternoon, I will honestly say the staff was very…read morepleasant to deal with, service was excellent. Once I returned home, the food was still hot and fresh. Wonderful serving size regarding the positions. Truly enjoyed the food, I would highly recommend you give it a try!

Recently held an event in the office and had to find a place to cater. I feel like our office is in…read morea food desert, there's not much in the immediate area. It hasn't really bounced back just yet. But I also feel like we are in a bubble too. Our street looks vacant, but once you walk to one end of the block or other, the opportunities are within sight. I have seen this place when I have had the pleasure to drive into work. However, it's not an establishment that I would walk to for lunch. DC blocks can be super long to walk and it can take a while to cross the busy streets. With our event coming up I figured why not. We went with the 40 Person Package from their catering menu. I think they under-describe this. It states it is for 40 people, but the amount of food you receive can easily feed more than that. Especially when it comes with four full pan sized side dishes. Definitely enough food to feed a crew and have leftovers. For our sides we went with White Rice, Plantains, Mashed Potatoes, and House Salad. All the food was received well by our crew and they were pleased to be able to partake in what was left after the meal was done. The White Rice comes with peas and carrots right in it. The Plantains are fried perfectly. Mashed Potatoes were velvety (sadly they appear to have taken them off the menu since we ordered). And the House Salad was a light side to rest of the rich food. What was over the top here was the delivery of the food. This was two weeks post snowstorm and the streets of DC were still mini mountains to climb. Our delivery person was amazing with the delivery. He, however, had the mishap of the mashed potatoes deciding to ditch before being delivered. He was very apologetic, cleaned it off the sidewalk outside, and went back to the restaurant to bring a fresh tray. That is superb service in my mind.

A solid Peruvian Chicken joint that has all the trimmings you would expect. However, they offered…read morea unique side that I needed to try ... roasted Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were slight sweetened by the addition of carrots which really offset the bitterness you sometimes get with such a dish. Excellent idea! But let's not forget the main course ... the chicken. Nice and juicy. Quite good! Definitely worth a try!

I thought this place was good for large groups. The lighting was really dim and the music was loud…read more We had an individual that was gluten free and vegetarian in our group so they were limited on options but the rest of the group was able to share a variety of food. Huge fan of the ceviche. The bathroom is beautiful for make sure to visit.

El Secreto de Rosita has a fun, romantic feel, and is aesthetically pleasing. Staff were very…read morefriendly. Service was good overall, though our server disappeared for long stretches. I loved that we could order from their Peruvian menu and the menu of Nabiha, their sister restaurant. We ordered the hummus appetizer, and liked it. We were warned that it was spicy, so I was excited, but alas, it was not spicy. My entree was underwhelming. I ordered lomo saltado, which I found bland and lacking in the depth of flavor to which I am accustomed with this dish. From pictures it looks like they offered more Chifa dishes in the past, which I would've liked to try. My friend ordered from Nabiha and enjoyed his maqlouba. I did love my nonalcoholic cocktail and appreciate that most of their cocktails can be made NA. I really wanted to like this place more and I am sad that I do not. I would not return unless I heard that they've improved.

I came on Tuesday which I realized is Dim Sum Tuesday where they have discounted items from their…read moredim sum menu! I'll have to try that next time, but this time I got the Ceviche Nikkei, Lucky 12 (4pcs of 3 different types of siu mai), and the Aji de Gallina. My favorite was the ceviche nikkei; it was so refreshing and the tuna was the perfect texture! Out of the three types of siu mai, the siu mai tradicional was my favorite. The pollo siu mai has like a salsa in it that was very unique but not my favorite. The Aji de Gallina was very hearty and comforting. The chicken pieces themselves were fine but the stew was so delicious. The real star of the show was the dessert: ponderaciones de kiwicha! The banana ice cream it comes with was phenomenal, it pairs so well with the cocoa powder! I would come back just for dessert! The ambiance is really nice! Decor is super cute, the light fixtures are really cool! Service was great!

Fun little concept of Chinese and Peruvian fusion food as the name suggests…read more I was eating by myself so I tried passionate fruit juice and the lomo saltado, unfortunately not the Chinese fusion food. The drink and food I'd say is pretty standard. The Lomo Saltado dish, however, I'd say that it's just a bit too salty, and the beef steak is slightly overdone, but only slightly. So I'd still give it a 4/5. Overall, I thought it's a beautiful space and nice dining experience and I'd still recommend it to others, just not on the top of my list.

Causa offers an extraordinary, upscale journey through Peruvian cuisine that beautifully honors…read moreboth tradition and modern culinary artistry. Far from a standard dining experience, the multi-course tasting menu here is a masterclass in storytelling through food, structured around Peru's distinct topographical regions. Every course is presented with insight and depth of the food you are able to consume. The flavors are bold. The courses are well thought through. The service is impeccable. From start to finish, we were greeted with warmth. Everything you eat wakes up the palate without overwhelming you. If you aren't into seafood, this journey through Peru may not be for you. We settled on the four course tasting menu and ordered an extra ceviche. To be honest, this felt more like a seven course meal. The textures, color and artistry are unparalleled. Causa isn't just a meal--it's an evocative, deeply memorable exploration of Peruvian gastronomy. It is absolutely a must-visit for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or experience culinary storytelling at its absolute finest. I'm still thinking about the Heart of Palm, scallop ceviche, sweet potato sea urchin dish.

Make a reservation. This was one of my favorite dining experiences ever…read more I never realized that Peruvian food is such a diverse fusion cuisine with strong influences from Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese culinary traditions. At Causa Amazonia, Peruvian cuisine's richness shines brightly. Love the Michelin award winning chef's unique blend of native ingredients and multicultural influences to make the most delicious meal. Started with the Chicha Morada. This fragrant purple beverage originated in the Andean regions of Peru. It gets the vibrant color from dried purple corn, along with fruit and spices. Served over ice, this delicious drink is very popular throughout Peru. Add a snack, a salad and a cebiche . The Patacones were amazing. Fried plantains served with mushrooms, heart of palm, bechamel, and cecina floss. The Ensalada de Chonta was filled with my favorites. Hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, and passionfruit. Perfect to share. The Cebiche Clásico is made with fresh fish, lime, sweet potato, cancha, and choclo. Cancha is sort of popcorn, but it's made from a special variety of corn called maiz chulpe. Cancha corn gets slightly puffy and toasted, like corn nuts. It is quite addictive. Choclo is another type of Peruvian corn. The giant kernel corn from Cusco is amazing! Add a fresh fish and have it prepared two ways. Ask for the fish menu. It is actually an electronic site filled with so many fresh fish options, many flown in from Japan. Kristen helped guide us on what to select for our party of four. We had the Schlegel Red Bas (Aka Isaki) from Japana. About a 1/4 was made as a Tiradito. This Peruvian-style sashimi-style preparation is where fish is sliced thinly and served with a sauce. The rest was prepared Al Natural Josper A lo Macho. The fish was grilled fish over an open flame (Josper grill) with a bold, smoky flavor. Loved the presentation on a beautiful cart. It was deboned tableside with such care. The fish came with rice and a curry (that I wanted to take home to Texas in a bottle.) It was so good. Definitely get both a hot (grilled) and cold (sashimi or tiradito) version of the same fish for a full flavor experience. Add a classic Peruvian comfort food. The Lomo Saltado is a tasty bowl of sliced wagyu, red onions, tomato, Yukon potato, and soy served over jasmine rice. Lomo Saltado, which translates to "jumped loin," is a quintessential Peruvian dish and a national comfort food in Peru. It reflects the fusion of Chinese immigrant cooking techniques, like stir-frying in a wok, with traditional Peruvian ingredients such as ají amarillo and potatoes. End with a sweet treat. Choco-Lucuma is a dessert that combined a rich chocolate cake with lucuma, a sweet, custard-like Peruvian fruit. Lucuma is a subtropical fruit native to the Andean valleys of Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. It has a yellow-orange color and a creamy, custard-like texture. A very unique way to end our meal. Definitely make a reservation. Go with friends and order several dishes to share. This was my favorite restaurant that we visited in DC. My daughter's friend who is from Peru gave it high marks, too. Gracias por una comida increíble!