Food is great, I particularly like their beef dishes and their sides (plantains and beans). 1/4 chicken with two sides is also a phenomenal deal. I swear they make the coke from the soda fountain a little stronger than most restaurants, recommend if you like to have a coke. The only criticism I have is that they need to update their menu. The last time we went, two things that we tried to order were no longer served there. read more

Wonderful Peruvian restaurant! Found this after a long day of traveling and was happy to take my Peruvian boss to this place! He found several items which reminded him of home, couldn't stop talking about how impressive (and big) the mussels were, and left excited to eat the leftovers for breakfast :) I had only tried Peruvian food once before and ordered steamed yuca, rice, and beef and almost ate the whole plate! Thanks so much for this awesome food and friendly service! read more

I love this place and the food is wonderful. We had a cerviche appetizer which was fresh and flavorful and then soltado with meat, also flavorful and filling. Delightful staff and service. This was just what we needed !! read more

Disappointed in our first visit. I ordered the Peruvian stir fry with chicken. The dish was described as a stir fry with "crispy potatoes". What arrived was a serving of white rice, some over cooked chicken strips, garnished with a few red onions on a bed of French Fries. The fries tasted as if they had been frozen, out of a bag. My wife had a beef entree that was very small and underwhelming in flavor. The service was excellent and friendly. No beer or wine was available. The waitress said they were waiting for their license. The ambiance is slightly better than your standard Chinese take away. There was lovely Peruvian music playing through the speakers. There was a TV playing (without sound thankfully) a soccer match. read more

Simply excellent! Mi Peru cannot be beat for a delicious meal at an economical price...or any price! read more

Best Peruvian restaurant, the food it's always fresh and delicious, price it's alright but it don't matter cuz the food it's EXCELLENT!!! , service is good as well , +5 stars !!! , I had leche the Tigre with steak a lo pobre and arroz chaufa mixto and maracuya juice it was GOOD GOOD GOODD !! read more

We have returned many times since we first discovered Mi Peru. Lovely restaurant hidden away in an unassuming strip mall. The seafood soup is packed with flavor. The fish is amazing. I very much enjoy getting the steak and drizzling it with green sauce. Of course, you can't go wrong with the rotisserie chicken. And finish it off with a sweet alfajores! read more

The food was Excellent the service very polite I would recommend this place. We also will return quite many times.

Very authentic Peruvian food. So good! We Definitely have some alfajores for dessert, best I've had. read more

Lovely and homey. I had a vegetarian thing that was like beans and rice and vegetables all folded together with plantains (eggs were also an option but the waiter recommended this). The waiter brought me a pale yellow sauce to put over it that was delicious. The wait staff were generally a little aloof (maybe because we were a large party at the lunch rush), but knowledgeable and helpful when asked. The clientele looked as if they might know something about Peruvian food. I'd absolutely come back next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Don't sleep on Mi Peru. This place is so good, the food is always fresh, and the staff is always friendly. I usually get the Lomo Saltado, which is soooooo good (among the best I've had), and I know friends also say the rotisserie chicken is good. The portions are also really generous. Can't go wrong! read more

Great spot for fast, affordable absolutely delicious food - home made and super friendly, great for take out too. They have an outdoor patio for warmer days, but tables are well spaced. Highly recommend read more

I would NOT recommend this place to anyone ! I Ordered chicken, rice and beans; carry out. Whole eating the food I noticed one the beans had a black spot on it. I picked the bean up and squeezed it and a BUG emerged from the inside of the bean. I immediately took it back to the establishment and the manger gave me Unacceptable excuses for how the bug could of got in the food. There is no excuse !! The cooks need to be careful and More sanitary! ILL NEVER GO BACK THERE !! #wish I could give ZERO STARS read more

It waaaaaaassss yummy!!! I always like the lomo and chaufa, the lomo was the best the chaufa could be better!! But overall great place, wish it was a little cheaper, but they do give you big portions which I love, hope they stay that way with the quality of food!! read more

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During my recent visit to Durham, I had a craving for plantains. The only way I could cure this was to find a place that served plantains! Enter Mi Peru... I've never had Peruvian food before so I didn't know what to expect, besides the plantains that I really craved. So I visit Mi Peru midweek and decide to order Seco De Res along with plantains. The plantains were delicious! The Seco De Res...I don't know how to describe it because for some reason, the waiter told me that they were out of the Seco De Res for the night (minus 1 star for that). Plan B, aside from the plantains...I went with the Tacu Tacu Vegetariano, which was really good for a vegetarian dish. For one split second, I considered becoming a vegetarian...that was until My bf went with the Bistec a Lo Pobre. How could you go wrong with steak and eggs? You can't! The Bistec, rice, eggs, and plantains were delicious. In order to fully satisfy my plantains craving, I made an executive decision to order a side of plantains aside from the plantains on his plate. No regrets on that move! Overall a delicious dinner that satisfied all the cravings. It was a little on the pricey side ($$$) considering Mi Peru is a mom and pop place. I would definitely come back. read more

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Great authentic Peruvian flavors. Had a party of 6 and all had different dishes. Family run local business with great customer service and very reasonable prices. We had excellent evening out with awesome food. read more

Such an amazing place! Had the Choros A La Chalaca for an appetizer....one of the best mussel dishes I have ever had! For my entree I had Lomo Saltado....the beef was cooked perfectly and the flavor of the dish as a whole was fantastic. You get large portions for every meal. I recommend Mi Peru whether you eat in, sit out on their patio, or have takeout. They are all so very friendly and the dining room was so clean. read more

Pretty delicious food! A not so frilly interior that is great for casual lunch. Also seems like a good place to get takeout. Very convenient location. Seems like they have good vegetarian options. read more

The food is wonderful! The fish soup was sublime. I had the pork chop, and my friend had the chicken-- both were right on. The decorations are sparse-- one goes for the food, not the atmosphere. But it is spotlessly clean and very cool on a hot day. Definitely going back. read more

Don't understand the high ratings this place gets. Our food wasn't anything special, other than the appetizer, which I really enjoyed. Wish I had trusted my instincts and the photos and tried the other Peruvian restaurant in the area, even though it has lower ratings (four stars). It's chicken looked better and I prefer black beans--which they don't offer at Mi Perú. Chicken had very little flavor and was a little dry. Yucca was very good, though, with a good but not great dipping sauce. But beans and rice also disappointing. Chicha Maron was excellent, but served room temperature. We felt the food to be very overpriced, given the almost fast food atmosphere. read more

So my dad is Peruvian and also owned his own Peruvian restaurant so we know a thing or two about some Peruvian food. My dad ordered seco de carne, i ordered the lomo saltado, my sister ordered chicken lomo saltado, and my brother ordered the asado con frijoles. The food was dry, the waitress' service was dry and my sister didn't eat her food at all and still had to pay for it. They give you cups with no ice. The cups are kid size! If I could put no stars I would!! True Peruvian food lovers beware, you have been warned.....my stomach hurts. read more

Such great food for a really good price. Service was very fast and they have alcoholic beverages which was a plus. Food came out very fast too. Was very full at the end of the meal. Will definitely come back. read more

Have eaten here twice now (take out)) and the food was excellent both times. Chicken is very flavorful and moist and all the sides we've gotten - yuca, plaintains, sweet potato fries and veggies - are great. The sauce they serve with it is fantastic! I've been going to Mami Nora's for years but I prefer Mi Peru now. the food here feels much more homemade and the flavors are richer. Storefront restaurant that is not the fanciest place but I don't go here for the ambiance. Take out service has always been great - very quick and super nice people. This place is a hidden gem! read more

The best peruvian food arround durham! The owners cook and run the place, great people. Saltado beef awsome!! Lo mejor en cuanto a comida peruana en durham. Los dueños atienden el local y son un amor. El lomo saltado exquisito!!! read more

Delicious! After learning that Mi Peru opened just this past summer, we decided to visit here for dinner. Before anything, the service was top notch -- we were immediately greeted with all smiles, and the waitress (very kind and patient lady) explained the entire menu to me and recommend a few. I ordered what I usually get at Mami Nora's -- quarter rotisserie with yucca fries and plantains, and my friend ordered something I forget the name of, but it was the giant pan-fried steak dish with fries, rice and fried egg. We both enjoyed our food and I might say the yucca fries may be even better than Mami's. Will be back to try other delicious authentic Peruvian items. read more

Love this place! We lived in Peru for two years and are so thrilled to finally have a great Peruvian restaurant with offerings beyond the pollo a las brasas. The daily lunch menu is a steal with a starter and a main course. The papa a la huancaina was one of the best I've ever had! read more

I highly recommend this restaurant! I'm Peruvian and I can tell you that they make authentic Peruvian food! Lomo saltado was awesome (a must have!), Beef Arroz Chaufa and Choros a la Chalaca, both were good too. Hope this restaurant keep up the good flavors and change only for good! read more

Very quit relaxing atmosphere. Real authenticity. Nice and friendly owners and the food tastes great. Alpaca the franchise food chain has nothing on this place. read more

I LOVED this place! The food was delicious, the portions were just right, the place was clean, the service was excellent, the employees were friendly and the prices were fair. We ordered mixed ceviche and mixed arroz chaufa. Yummy!!! We are not from this area and were SO glad someone recommended this place to us! It was definitely a GREAT dinner! read more

Best Peruvian restaurant I have found in Durham. Their lomo saltado, arroz chaufa and tacu tacu are very good and authentic. One thing that would really set this restaurant over the top would be if they offered Peruvian beer and pisco. read more

Went here on a whim with my friend had a great time. Authentic peruvian food. I had the bistec and she had the peruvian fried rice with octopus and shrimp. Manager gave us a 10% discount for coming in and a coupon for 10% of next time. read more

Just had a great lunch experience at Mi Peru. The server was friendly and the food was great. I had the 1/2 rotisserie chicken with 2 sides, plantains and their house salad. So glad to have found this place so close to work. Will certainly be back! read more

Great food! The chicken is full of flavor and very tender. Fried plantains are a must have! Pork and beef dishes are equally tasty. The staff are always friendly and courteous. read more

Food is good but its VERY pricy considering the place and atmosphere. The only thing i recommend here is the chicken.

If you're going to call your restaurant Peruvian then you better make a good ceviche, which they did. I've had ceviche in Miami, Dallas, and now here, and can say it was definitely worth it. I take notice in the little things which matter most, even down to what picante they use for the ceviche and it was on point and the seafood was fresh. My waiter was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I'll be happy to come back to try more of their authentic food and bring my family. read more

We had an awesome meal at Mi Peru last night and will be back. We got an app, two dishes and the blue corn drink all reasonably priced. I got the fried seafood platter that came with lots of fried calamari, shrimp, and a sea bass all fried with nice spices and fried plantain chips mixed in. Cool addition. Red onions on the side. My friend got the steak dish with tomatoes on top of french fries with awesome gravy. The side of jasmine rice was also cooked to perfection. By the time my friend worked on finishing the steak and tomatoes he had a nice plate of gravy soaked french fries. We enjoyed the blue corn drink that accompanied the meal perfectly. This place seems to be a bit of secret now so go while it's not as crowded. read more

Delicious, we will definitely be back. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the sauce that came with our fried yucca was amazing. Highly recommended. read more

On a whim we tried this restaurant and I'm glad we did. The food is excellent and do was the service. The wait staff was friendly, service was quick, bathrooms were clean and the food was excellent. I would come back. read more

Excellent chicken pollo and steak! Their herb roasted chicken is succulent and moist with fantastic flavor from their seasonings and custom sauce. Their steak bistec was excellent in flavor and hearty. Will definitely come again. read more

I ate at Mi Peru with friends this evening for the first time. We all loved it - delicious food, great service, and reasonable prices. Our waiter, Manuel, was really friendly and nice about explaining all of the different dishes, and made some great recommendations. I highly recommend it. read more