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    Mochica

    4.1 (86 reviews)
    InexpensivePeruvian, Wraps
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vincent L.

    Love Mochica because of its menu and serving size. There are better Peruvian restaurant out there I have to say. I just get half chicken with beans if I am nearby. Some other place they cook the rice with chicken stock so it has more flavor but rice here is kinda plain. Dipping sauce is kinda bland and watery too. That's why I said there are better Peruvian restaurant our there. Ceviche is ok. Noodles and other stir fry is good though, kinda oily but they are well seasoned. Maybe I will get those next time instead of chicken

    Mac and cheese!

    Food was delicious! I got the pollo saltado and it was great! Definitely recommend this spot if you're in Concord!

    Bandeja paisa
    Vy N.

    Fairly priced and great tasting Peruvian(and now Colombian) food. My partner and I came right when they opened so they were still getting things prepped. I loved their chichamorrado drink. I ordered the 1/4 dark meat chicken with black beans and yuca frita(for additional cost) and my partner got the bandeja paisa. The chicharron was so crispy and the carne was smoky and flavorful on the bandeja paisa. The rotisserie chicken was smoky and moist and the sauces paired well with them. My only complaint is the black beans were too watery, I had to fish them out with a fork in their "soup." The staff was friendly and nice. The food came out in a timely manner. A good, quick, inexpensive place for lunch. I will have to try their ceviche in salsa amarilla and arroz chaufa next time.

    Pechuga en Crema de Champiñones
    Tahana K.

    The ambiance is lovely, it feels like a home not just a restaurant. You can taste the love in the authentic cuisine. I have gone back twice! since I was introduced to the place & I will continue to go back. The food is sooooo delicious!!! I had the chicken with mushroom sauce & the black beans every time! I like what I like. I will try something else eventually. Pechuga en Crema de Champiñones

    1/2 Chicken With 2 Sides
    Brianna T.

    The food was good. I had the chicken, edamame, and plantains. The chicken was juicy & flavorful & the sauce provided with it was tasty, the edamame was slightly undercooked but still edible & the plantains were cooked perfectly. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 due to the poor customer service. It took 7 minutes for someone to take my order & I was literally the only customer standing in line. Multiple employees walked by me without even acknowledging me standing at the register. For context there was a total of 6 customers in the entire restaurant (family of 4 dining in & me and my baby) so not busy at all. Let's be kind & courteous to one another, at the very least acknowledge your customers as human beings.

    Pervian drink
    Sandy B.

    Wow what wonderful Peruvian flavor in chicken ala brasa! Got a whole chicken w 4 sides and a 2 L bottle of Incan drink for $18.69. It was all delivered in2 platters w cutup chicken ready to savour, tostadas, maduro, black beans and rice. Very filling. Use your fingers, nobody minds. This is not a fancy place but it is good authentic food. Come check it out and say muy sabrosa!

    They do Grubhub!
    Vee H.

    My team and I stopped in for a Peruvian (Keto friendly) lunch at Mochia. It was a Sunday and they were very short staffed. Everyone there was doing about three jobs just to keep the business flowing. The wait to order was about 10 minutes and the wait for the food to come to the table was about 20 mins. I must say, the food was very tasty and almost worth the wait. I'll give them another try durning the week when they're moving a little faster.

    Mostrito Chaufa, with black beans instead of fries

    Nice spot for lunch. They are quick and food portions are good. The staff is also friendly.

    Sweet plantains
    Ashley V.

    Chicken has fantastic flavor , you feel full and satisfied. I love the sauces over the chicken. Fresh ingredients and home cooking Peruvian style

    Chicken, white rice, beans
    Laurie I.

    My husband found this little hidden gem in Concord so we decided to try it out. They serve Peruvian fare in a cozy, relaxed setting. We were pleasantly surprised by the reasonably priced, tasty items. We had rotisserie chicken, white rice, salad, black beans and sweet plantains. The food was good. My only complaint is that it's served in individual containers and small paper receptacles and not on ordinary platwhich makes it awkward to eat. Other than that I liked the casual atmosphere and the friendly workers. Recommended.

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    Great food; authentic seasoning; varied menu - repeat! Busy but we had timely service!

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    The food is always great. It's a small restaurant but worth giving a try. Great Peruvian chicken and lots of sides.

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    I ordered the Lomo Saltado and it was very nice. The service was top notch. This was nicely situated in a strip mall next to a subway.

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    This is like Viva Chicken, but feels rightly priced and more mom and pop, even though there are a few chains.

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