You won't need your passport for this journey to Peru. Most…read morefoodies will tell you Peruvian cuisine has an Asian influence. NOT HERE... this is a true Peruvian gastro-journey at its finest. Chef Caesar Gutierrez expresses his heritage pride through his passion in the kitchen. From appetizer to dessert every thing is prepared in house. The explosion of flavors you'll experience with this menu is unmatched in the Tristate area. Presentation, flavor to portions it's all fine tuned and well executed. It's simply WOW from beginning to end. Chef Ceasar is highly trained and exposed in fine cuisine and uses his expertise to execute his totally Peruvian menu not influence it. Service is welcoming, friendly, accommodating and extremely menu knowledgeable. Front staff will take the time to explain the dish from ingredients to heritage. The ambiance is simple Peruvian pride, not over done... just enough. Don't be fooled by the location and curb appeal of this gem of a restaurant. This piece of Peruvian territory Chef Ceasar created in Staten Island NY is a MUST. 5 stars is not enough for this establishment. 100% YUMMY TUMMY!

OK! Ceviche MixtoPeruvian Style Roast Chicken Service ok as…read morewell. Food displayed on ipads .

I can't believe I have missed this place. Every-time I go to Forrest avenue I walk past by it and…read morenever thought of going in until day before yesterday. First time trying Peruvian food & it was so good . I was gonna have a test done & I can only eat soup. So that's what I was trying to find in that area when I get curious and go in. I am so glad I did. I tried their shrimp soup . It was a big bowl, for that price I appreciate that bowl of hot soup. Yummy ! And great thing is they don't serve pork , so I don't have to be extra careful while eating here. Lots of seafood & fish items to try from. I also loved my freshly made mango and pineapple smoothie. Yum I had the chance to talk with the owner & she was wonderful. I felt like I was talking to my bestie. I will be definitely coming back . Thank you guys for amazing customer service.

If i could give this a 0 i would. I came on a Saturday night around 8:39 "told me we are about to…read moreclose at 9" when it says it closes at 10. The so call chef -in spanish- did not want to cook anymore food fighting with the woman at the register. We finally got our food. Ceviche - the fish smelled rotten Lomo saltado- the steak had NO taste, fries were cold , rice was unflavored. Bistec a la pobre- steak looked inedible Under seasoned. Unsure if this was actual steak The green sauce was overwhelmed with mayo The Chicha morada homemade drink wasnt the best but they tried The only good thing about this place was the Inka cola bottle This has to be the worst peruvian restaurant i have ever tried and seeing how they cook their food they do not care. I will not be coming back

Nice place in Edison. It's a small to medium sized venue, with free street parking around. The…read moreservice was quick, but they do not speak English. I came with my Peruvian friend who wanted to try it, so that was fine in my case. He did all of the ordering & such for me. The food was good. Can't complain about that. I have had better from another place that I reviewed, but still good. I did notice one of the workers was aggressively sick, like coughing to near vomiting, & had runny eyes & nose, yet.....she was still serving people their food. DEFINITELY lost a star for that. We had Chicha Morada (a drink made from our purple corn, to my understanding), Chaufa de Carne, & Lomo Con Moriscos. Overall not bad, but not worth a return visit (for me) based upon having had better elsewhere. Grades: Chicha Morada: B Chaufa de Carne: B- Lomo Con Moriscos: B

Bad service. Long wait. Poor customer service. It took some time for the waitress to get our orders…read moreand had a bad attitude when she was getting our orders. The waitress was on her cellphone the whole time.

Ceviche was on point and so fresh. I love that they have a bar now and serve authentic Peruvian…read morecocktails. The Algarrobina cocktail tastes like a spiked Ovaltine (but in a good way!) The wait time was a little long for our food once we were seated but we got to sip on our cocktails during the wait. Peruvian artwork filled the walls and my husband appreciated that his Quechua culture was represented. What a great restaurant for downtown Rahway.

I have tried many Peruvian spots and this one didn't hit the mark…read moreThe rice was a bit dry, the yuca frita was hard and worst of all was that they are extremely cheap when it comes to the salsa I bought two large platters good for 5 adults and I got 2 small sauces And was told they charge extra for anything more. Unfortunately the rice was barely filled and I didn't feel as if it was worth the price I paid for it

I love their roasted chicken and their lomo soltado. Great customer service as well, I have been…read moreeating here for quite a while now !

Very new, seems like they have their heart in the right place. The food was good, attractive with…read morelarge portions, not portioned well. Great for large families! Lots of sitting space with 2nd room in back. Needs to show options and offer a more inviting look or appeal. Wish them great success!

Very nice decor, very sweet staff and food was tasty and hot! You get a generous portion as well!!read more

Incredibly friendly family-owned restaurant. The food portions they give you... regardless in what…read moreeconomy... is a lot so come hungry. The fried rice was on point. The owner seems very friendly with the surrounding businesses so you know she's here for the community. Go support her if you can. BTW they have two different ají Verde sauces, 1 creamy and spicier; the other is brighter with stronger citrus notes with less heat

Haven't been in person but we've ordered delivery a few times. Absolutely delicious food…read more Rotisserie chicken is flavorful and juicy. The sauces are delicious as well. Fries are good too. Can't go wrong with their rice and beans. Definitely want to try their lomo saltado and other dishes. Will go in next time to try the food while it's the freshest.

Dined in for the first time. I usually get take out and have always been happy with the food. Now I…read moregot a chance to also be happy with the welcoming, friendly service and the homestyle ambiance. I ordered the chicken cutlet with green spaghetti. The chicken cutlet was pounded super thin to the point that it covered more than half the plate. It was seasoned perfectly and fried to a nice crisp. The green spaghetti was a great accompanying dish. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the green sauce was earthy and flavorful. I will be dining in more often after such a pleasant experience.

I ordered takeout from here. Just an FYI, not all employees here speak English. When I came in,…read morethere was a lady taking orders. However, because I didn't know Spanish, she had to call another lady from the back to take my order. Not a big deal. There are specials taped to the front window but they are written in Spanish. Just ask when you order what the specials are. The dining area is pretty small. It's a pretty casual place to dine in. I think they give out their paper takeout menus for dining in guests as well. I ordered 1/4 piece rotisserie chicken that came with fries and a salad. It's served with yellow and green sauces. The green sauce was my favorite because it was spicy. The chicken tasted so good with the green sauce! The chicken was cooked perfectly. It was moist and tender. The fries were good too. You can substitute white rice instead for no extra charge. The salad comes with dressing already on it. All that for $6. Definitely a great deal! I will definitely be returning during my lunch break! There's a minimum for credits. I forgot what it was. I think it's $20..

Environment: Decent Food: Decent…read morePrice: A little higher than expected Service: Decent Comment: Didn't have water as a drink. Didn't have flan even though it is on the menu. Overall: Decent place

When one Peruvian restaurant closes, another one opens…read more Puerto Peruano is a newly opened family-owned Peruvian restaurant found in the Seaport area of Elizabeth on 1st St. Restaurants regularly open and close in this area, as there is a less touristic aspect of foot traffic compared to downtown. Upon walking in, there's a strong aromatic smell of hot Peruvian dishes, either lomo saltado, or chaufa. There were several tables occupied by locals for lunch when I arrived. The architecture of the restaurant is a tad strange, although homely in its decorations, the restaurant being split in two halves by walls. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, full of smiles. The menu consists of seafood dishes (stewed and steamed fish, breaded, jalea, ceviche, soups, etc.) as well as other typical Peruvian dishes such as saltado, chaufa, bistec a lo pobre, and more, excluding pollo a la brasa. In addition, they have a whiteboard with daily specials. I went with the ceviche de pescado as well as a cup of chicha morada. The chicha was excellent with strong sweet flavor, topped with fruit. The ceviche was of great portion ($13), a nice crunchy but cooked fish taste, balanced by the lime and onions. It came with corn and a steamed sweet potato on the side, as is typical. It was served in a shallow fish-shaped dish, allowing ease of drinking the leche de tigre. As you can see in the picture of the ceviche, there is much attention paid to the variety of spices and herbs to the dish. The fact that the dish is very green, and there are fine chopped hot peppers are good signs! I look forward to returning to try some of their many hot dishes next!

I got the seafood with fried rice and my husband got the bistec...both were Delicious. Service was…read morein point. Best complimentary chips and dip I've ever had.

There were five of us who dropped in to La Chacra for a late lunch on a chilly, but bright Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender, and quickly seated. That set the tone of attentive service, which continued throughout an exceptional meal in Bath Beach. This area is busy, in a locals doing their thing kind of way. It's a real neighborhood, and La Chacra is a great reason to check it out. We initially had decided on ordering the Combo La Chacra, which consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, yellow rice with red beans, an avocado salad, an order of salchipapas, and an order of maduros. We added an extra half chicken, and thought "that's a wrap". However, there was an appetizer special of thinly sliced octopus prepared Peruvian style that needed to be ordered too. The service was excellent. Not overwhelming, but just right. Dishes were cleared, napkins replaced, straw wrappers taken away as soon as they hit the table. It's not something that I'm used to writing about, but needed to be said. And then, the food. It was outstanding. Compared to both the basic, and the high end Peruvian restaurants that I've been to throughout the city, La Chacra is far and away the best. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt intentional. Nothing was just thrown on a plate. As full as we were, and we were quite full, there was no way that we were leaving without trying something from the desert menu. Another wise choice, as both the flan and the tres leche cake were fantastic. To wrap this one up, this spot is a solid five stars. The prices are very reasonable and the food, service, and charming atmosphere will have us returning soon.

It's out of the way, but I order at least once a month from here. So far we haven't had a bad…read moreexperience. Friendly and fast service. Not loud. We ordered the 1/2 chicken combo with rice and beans as well as the empanada de mariscos (shrimp, squid, octopus). I'm huge on sauces so you can imagine how much of the green sauce bottle I emptied because it was just that good. They hate to see me coming LOOL. Absolutely recommend stacking rice, beans, chicken, chicken skin, and green sauce atop plantain chips (see photo).