I was incredibly underwhelmed with this restaurant. We were seated immediately, and were actually the only people in the restaurant. It took a little bit to get our drinks, but were able to put our food order in relatively quickly. Our waiter did not check on us at all until he brought our food, and was sitting with another person in a booth the whole time. The food came out pretty quickly and was okay. The redeeming factors were that it was clean and fairly priced. The food was pretty good and you get extremely large portions for the price. It is a very chill spot, and laid back. Not a fancy restaurant, but is cute and quaint. Another plus is that they have a pretty large menu for Peruvian restaurants in the area. Overall, I would likely not come back. The food was mediocre, the service wasn't great, and there are so many other awesome spots in the area I would prefer to go to. read more

Mi Perú is fantastic. Really amazing causa with lots of protein options, great aji Amarillo, also very good standards like roasted chicken. It's really the perfect cute unassuming Durham Latin American restaurant. The price to quality to quantity ratio also can't be beat. read more

Second time here and it was even better than I remembered! I had the quarter chicken and two sides for $7.99. The chicken is flavorful and delicious with their sauce, which is creamy with a little kick of heat. My two sides were fried yucca and a salad with their yummy house dressing. After trying my brother's order of plantains, I was wishing I had ordered those too! Service was friendly and attentive. The dining room is on the smaller side with around a dozen tables of various sizes. The restaurant itself is tucked away in an older strip mall, but parking is ample. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Quarter chicken with fried yucca and salad for $7.99 - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious and authentic! I met the owners of this restaurant back in 2009. I had the opportunity to have multiple meals in their home. This place is by far the best Peruvian food I've had! read more

Excellent Loma Saltado and the chicken is bomb asf. I've had many different Peruvian places in SoCal and moving here it's fucken delicious and the portions are generous! read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Legit asf! - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This restaurant is amazing ! Excellent food and service , try sea bass ceviche , tostones , papa a la huancaina, and the best choros a la chalaca, out of this world!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Intentionally slow in talking order and serving. Service did not match the food.If their intent was was to discourage a repeat visit they were successful. read more

by far best peruvian restaurant in the raleigh durham area, this is a family owned restaurant and everyone that works there are super nice. Food is like home made. What I like about this restaurant is that their food is always the same delicious taste. There is never a bad day for their ceviches, beans stew, lomo saltado, tallarín saltado, etc. Highly recommended. read more

Omg I love Mi Peru. It's not the best Peruvian food I've had but it's the best in Durham and let me tell you well worth a visit. It's not a 5 star gourmet looking place but their food is delicious. I recommend starting with a small ceviche, spicy. It's tilapia but honestly tilapia is a perfect fish for ceviche because it's a meaty whitefish. We usually then get a lomo Saltado (literally sautéed beef tossed with onion and tomato in a soy sauce based sauce. Then mixed in with french fries and served over rice). Their seasoning is on point and they serve it with a wonderful sauce. The Jalea is also a great dish. Basically a platter of mixed seafood. My edit to the restaurant wouldn't be to peel the shrimp prior to frying. Check it out. read more

Went for the first time since the summer of 2016 a few days back as some friends wanted to meet for lunch. Tried the aji de gallina lunch special which is basically sliced boiled potato and shredded chicken in a creamy sauce flavored with nuts, aji peppers and garlic. Really good taste and a generous portion even though I would have preferred if there was more chicken and less potato. With the huge mound of rice plus the potato slices it was a bit of a carb overload too. One friend got the quarter chicken and another the mixed ceviche and I stand by my original assessment that the chicken is always a bit dried out and that the ceviche is not good at all. With spotty service and cost cutting measures like adding tons of potato to the chicken stew I don't see this place as a destination but it's ok I guess. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Aji de gallina -- very tasty chicken stew but too many potatoes involved. - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Definitely the best Peruvian restaurant in the triangle ! FYI I am from Peru so I think my opinion really counts :). I have tried almost every place that advertises Peruvian food and this is by far the best one I've found in my 2.5 years living in the triangle. There are some other good places such as Alpaca, Mami Nora's and Viva Chicken but Mi Peru's menu has many more options !! The most of the places only offer rotisserie chicken, Lomo Saltado and arroz chaufa.... here there's way more than that! :). I brought my family and we ordered a few dishes to share, aguadito, ceviche mixto, tallarin saltado, seco con frejoles and causa .... all the dishes were great !! Even my 5 year old and 2.5 year old ate everything ! We also had the cream volteada for desert, if was awesome :). They also carry Inka Kola and they serve Chicha morada and passion fruit juice. ....service was fast and the server was very kind and friendly. By the way we came during lunch time so in addition of the full menu they also carry a very affordable lunch menu . I am DEFINiTELY coming back ! read more

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The food here is 5 stars: we ordered the ceviche to start and then lomo saltado and the lomo saltado pasta dish as entrees. Both entrees were amazing and large and priced very reasonably. I know it's boring but when I eat Indian, I want to try chicken tikka masala and when I eat Peruvian , lomo saltado- the dishes that hooked me on the cuisine. The service was friendly and prompt - this seems like a family run establishment with authentic Peruvian vibe which is always a good thing. Now the parts that I hope this restaurant will improve to get 5 stars overall: Atmosphere: lacking- no decor, sporadic music, lighting poor. People ordering takeout would sit in one of the booths which was distracting. They serve alcohol, but I was not offered drink menu: I asked for red wine and was offered : Malbec or Pinot noir - no idea which brand- I chose the former and it was only $7/glass, ok but need more info/choices. The ceviche appetizer was delicious but made with Tilapia- this is a fish that does not offer health benefits and one that I avoid - would like to see better choices eg snapper, etc Definitely would eat here again- I hope they evolve to 5 stars! read more

Very good Peruvian food. I had the chaufa de camerones with a side of sarza and some huancaina sauce. The chaufa was good but tasted a little bland for me. Just felt it was missing something. The sarza was delicious especially when mixed in with the chaufa. I really enjoyed this place except for the fact it took over 30 min to bring out my food when the restaurant wasn't even that busy. Ill give them the benefit of the doubt of an unexpected lunch rush and would definitely return to try more on the menu. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Sarza - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The food was amazing. The hospitality and service was excellent. They created a very homey atmosphere that we loved. If I could give them more stars I would. read more

Wonderful food, excellent service in very kind staff. It is obvious that the people here care about their product!

As a former restaurant owner, was a little put off about the lack of faster service...and then realized there was only one person cleaning tables, taking orders and checking out customers...After a nice and reasonably priced glass of wine and ordering the ceviche appetizer and fried sweet plantains, I was pleased with the outcome. Wanting to add Peruvian Cuisine to my "Cook In Your Nook" classes, have decided that this is the "IT" food for the month of August...Have now researched enough to put together a delicious assortment as a salute to this interesting cuisine...Just cannot find Pisco sold here to make the famous Pisco Sour. There are 2 places that I know of to honor this cuisine...and Mi Peru over Luna is my choice. Chef Zacki of zackisculinarycreations.com read more

Amazing Peruvian food! Personally recommend the Lomo Saltado and the Papa a la Huancaína

my husband and had a date to Mi Peru. we have decided to try local ethnic cuisine and this was the first place on our list. it was excellent! I ordered the Peruvian chicken with fried yuca and fried plantains. My husband had the lomo Salgado served with rice. the dishes were rich in flavor and spices, many of which were new to us. the servings were large and we both had leftovers. the restaurant was crowded and busy. the cost of our meal with tip was $44. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The food here is amazing, don't let their simple decor fool you. We arrived a few minutes before closing time, but they accommodated us anyways. We ordered Seco de Res (cilantro beef stew served with lentils and rice) and Salgado de Pollo (Peruvian style stir fry chicken with onions, tomatoes and French fries!). They served a green sauce on the side. Their service is prompt and food is delicious. Can't wait to go here again! read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Salgado de Pollo (front) and Seco de Res (Back) - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My sister and I were in the area a few months ago and I checked Yelp for a good lunch spot. We landed at Mi Peru and have landed there repeatedly ever since. Great food at reasonable prices - and you can take your own bottle of wine for no corkage fee. What's not to love?? As some other reviewers have noted, this is a totally unpretentious place in a strip mall, but the food and the service more than make up for the lack of ambience. I should also note that I have never been able to finish my entire meal. Their Peruvian paella, for example, is delicious - and *huge*! I turn 60 next month and am taking my family to Mi Peru to celebrate. read more

Absolutely fantastic place! I've been four times now and every single time was even better than the last. The lomo saltado is my favorite though the pesto pasta and chicken fried rice I highly recommend. Don't forget the passion fruit juice and the yellow sauce! They are an explosion of flavor! read more

Amazing Authentic Peruvian restaurant! Found this little jewel by a recomendation and boy am I happy we checked it out. I love good peruvian cuisine, but it is not easy to find in the Triangle. This place definetly gets it done right! It is aimple and unassuming but they have the fundamentals down! The food is exquisite and very traditional, no unnecesary fluf, just excellently cooked good Peruvian food. Highly recommend it! read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado! i couldnt wait to dig in before the pic! - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The lomo saltado was perfect. The mussels appetizer were huge muscles and were amazingly fresh. The ceviche was absolutely delicious. Plantains were to be expected amazingly delicious! I really recommend this place I've been meaning to come here for months finally came here for lunch on Sunday the food is of the highest quality and awesome. Very friendly family place with a family who runs it. Really impressed with the professionalism the quick-service and as I said the awesome food! read more

Mi Perú is amazing!! I got the 1/4 Chicken with rice and yellow plantains. It was delicious! The yellow sauce is 1000 times better than what they are serving at a chain Peruvian Restaurant. My son got the pork chop. He loved it and I even took a bite and the flavor was amazing!! YUMMMMM!! We will be back!! Thanks for the wonderful food and hospitality!! Keep up the great work guys!!! read more

So kinda of love a really good roasted chicken. It's one of those simple things that if done right is truly satisfying...alongside a simply delicious cooked quarter of chicken I had canary beans and rice AND of course fried yellow plantains. The chicken was good and the plantains were perfect...not much of a fan for the canary beans...Tip they have lunch specials where you can try two sides. Happy Eatings! read more

I asked a Peruvian friend where to go for authentic Peruvian food and he sent me here. Boy, am I glad! They have an extensive menu with a decent selection of vegetarian options. The wine and beer list is short ut, adequate. Service is friendly and prompt. And patient with questions about unfamiliar ingredients. :-) read more

This will be my first Yelp review and Mi Peru was well deserved for it. It's always been my opinion that there are two things that make or break a restaurant. Service and food (quality and taste). Ambience is such a fickle standard because many great restaurants are "Mom & Pop hole in the walls". Mi Peru, was a celebration of both particulars that I have for an outstanding meal. The service, Julissa our server, could not have been more courteous and delightful. Her attitude and personality was exemplary. The food was brought out at the right temperature and exploding with flavor with minimal wait. I had the Arros Con Mariscos, a plate similar to Paella. My wife had the rotisserie chicken feature with sweet potato fries and fried plantains. I can honestly say that all the dishes tasted fresh and "home cooked". We finished with the Arros Con Leche (served warm or cold). The dessert was a wonderful ending to a great meal. There are many great restaurants and among these, there are few places that you find yourself randomly "craving". Even before I finished, I knew Mi Peru would be one of the few. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Not Paella but definitely close and just as delicious! - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm always looking for Peruvian restaurants. I drove an hour to get to this one. This place is located in a corner of a shopping center. I went in inside the restaurant and I was greeted immediately. I checked out the menu; I was happy to see the menu selection . I ordered Jalea and my partner order Ceviche. The Jalea was very delicious. The ceviche portion was small for the price, but it was good. They only have 3 types of beer. Modelo special, Negra modelo and Corona. I recommend to give this place a try for real authentic Peruvian food. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Jalea - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Finally. Finally. A real ceviche! Lima is the best place to find this dish, but wow. Mi Perú is so good and so fresh. Loved it. Will be back to eat my body weight worth. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Finally. Real Ceviche in the Triangle. - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I always get the half chicken with yuca fries and yellow plantains. Never disappoints!

The food was good, though they seem to be out off several items. The servers were all very friendly though a little too busy for "great" service. read more

This food put me in a coma. So delicious. We all shared several meals and all were great. The food is fresh and made to order. Service is great and they make recommendations based on what you like re: chicken, Shrimp, pork, beef. The rice is yummy but this yellow sauce the sauce I'm say again the sauce is the bomb. You can put on fries, steak, shrimp anything and all yummy. read more

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Wow... Awesome. My wife and I had the Lomo saltado, papas huancaina and huacatay sauce, with some Inca colas... Delicious!!!! So my biological father was Italian, and his family hailed from a province in Peru. Due to the large pilgrimage in the early 1600's ( don't quote me) trading and labor populations from Europe and other workers, settled in Lima, The cuisine is influenced by Chinese and Italian gastronomy, in addition to the native ingredients of the people in Peru, the Inca. There are also dishes similar to pesto pasta with chicken or steak, like Tayarines verdes con bistek, read more

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We had an exceptional experience dining in at Mi Peru tonight. Manuel, who was our server and ran front of the house could truly teach a master class in customer service. Despite wearing multiple hats we felt as if we were the only ones in the restaurant with detailed, personable service. Manuel was also atypically talented at balancing privacy for conversations with attentive service. The other reviews are not exaggerating when they discuss the quality of the food. MiPeru has authentic, delicious food at reasonable prices. I used to go to a Peruvian restaurant in Roanoke regularly but Mi Peru puta them to shame. The yucca fries, sea bass ceviche, and beef stew were tonight's winners - I know I'll be back for more. read more

The food was delicious!!!! I was in Durham for business and trying to find some good home cooked food and this place did not disappoint. The service was fast and the food was amazing. Will definitely come back when in town. My favorite was the Sudado de Pescado. Delish! read more

First off. I have been craving Jalea for over a year now and the only place I knew that had it was in NYC. Unfortunately a craving does not justify driving 12 hours. So I got on yelp and found this amazing gem. I ordered 2 dishes. The jalea mixta which is a whole bunch of delicious fried seafood in a special batter and the rotisserie chicken. Let me tell you about that chicken. It has the most amazing flavors from South America and it's so tender and juicy that you just wonder where have you been all your life. But that's not what brings everything together. It's that sauce they give on the side which just taste out of this world. It's not a flashy place but it's also not a hole in the wall. It's perfect for a small restaurant. If you want to try flavors that will ruin you for anything else, definitely go. read more

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I tried the lomo saltado, arroz chaufa de carne and choros a la chalaca. The lomo was the best! (Ask for them to make it extra juicy) definitely worth the money ($15) The chaufa was pretty good too, was missing a bit of seasoning, garlic maybe ? And the choros were also really good! The only thing that would make them better is if they came out colder. Overall service was good and attentive and the food was good. I give it 4 stars because it is definitely a little bit pricey for the location and interior design. I'll definitely be back though! I hope they don't change their food portions and make them smaller or change the flavor, this always kills small businesses. read more

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Just do it. Like, don't even question it. The ceviche? On point. The saltado? Like a dream. Its like Peru traveled to Durham and set up shop. Stop and do your pallette a favor. read more

This food was delicious, was in the neighborhood and stopped by. Their food is amazing. The ropa vieja was great. Had great flavor. The restaurant is small and service is great. I recommend Mi Peru. Also try their mango juice. read more

You want authentic Peruvian? No where better in the triangle than Mi Peru. We drive 45 minutes to get here and it's well worth it. We have been to mi Peru over 10 times and not once did they disappoint. Wish you were closer! read more