By far one of the BEST Peruvian spots I've had in LA, Orange, or San Bernardino County!!…read more Me and my friend Kiara purposely search out Peruvian food, and I can confidently say this place is BOMB. The chicken, salsa, sauces -- everything was sooo good. My homegirl got the lomo saltado and I tried it too... fire. The service was amazing, the place was clean and fresh, and honestly the food speaks for itself. A random girl at a bar actually recommended this place after we started talking about how much we love Peruvian food, and I literally texted her after to thank her That's how good it was. Definitely coming back. 10/10.q

Service: it was great. Our server was helpful and very courteous…read more Ambiance: spacious with some cute pop off decorated cows throughout the restaurant. it was a blend of restaurant and food court set up. You order at the cashier, pay, they'd bring food to you with your number. Food: green sauce was good, it had a good kick. chicken was good imo. my husband said it was too thin. salad that came with has quinoa mixed in with tbe spring mix, i liked it. We ordered empanadas, 1 of each. Sadly tbe beef and veggie ones came out cold in the middle. they gave us new ones after we told them, but they were cold again. We got a refund for them. Won't likely come back.

Food was so amazing, lomo saltado was well seasoned and well balanced, service was amazing and…read moreprices were reasonable.

Man this was a great spot to stop. In a little shopping mall in Covina…read more Had a great group lunch meeting. All of us had the lomo Saltado so unfortunately I don't have a good representation of all their food but it was unanimous that this food was amazing. Green sauce was on point. I'll be back next time I'm in town. Really feels like a great family run spot.

When we use the term hole in the wall, this should be the first picture that pops up. From the…read morestreet you would never think that there is a Peruvian restaurant here. We came for a lunch and the owner greeted us happily. We were the only table there for lunch. I've had Peruvian at many restaurants and I would say that this place is up there with the best. The portion size is also very friendly and enough for an extra meal. I would definitely order the ceviche as I thought it was the best dish there. Lomo saltado, fried rice, and all the noodle dishes were very good. I would definitely give this place a try.

Hours on their very own window says Mon-Sat 11am-9pm. Drove 40 minutes on a Wednesday at 1pm and…read morethey were closed.

I can't believe it took me so long to try this place out. In the five points plaza next to Pizza…read moreHut and across from el pollo loco unless you're looking for this place you may miss it in the strip mall. Called in my order on the way home and it was ready exactly in the time they said it would be. There is plenty of parking and inside had a good amount of tables to dine in. Ordered chicken, Lomo saltado and an aguadito. Everything was delicious, the chicken had a good char but not burnt and yet still very juicy. Rice and beans were flavorful and the beef was tender and not greasy. The chicken had a unique seasoning that I haven't tasted in the Peruvian style chicken before, but it was good and different. The place was busy and the staff were still friendly and managed to get everything in the order correct.

Overall: 4.5/5 To…read moreme, it's a very high quality fast food place. We ordered a whole rotisserie chicken with side of rice and beans. It also came with a side of tortilla and they give you a good amount of sauce to go with it. The chicken was flavorful with nice char and not very dry like a lot of rotisserie chicken (see picture). The rice was also seasoned and aromatic. The beans were just okay, a little watery. The red sauce had a strong kick and spicy in a good way. The aji was nice and had a bit of spice as well. The pico de gallo was standard and the chimichuri was okay. It's a smaller establishment with some seating inside, but seems most people take it to go. The place felt fairly full when we arrived. The staff were very friendly. Overall was about $37 with tax. Very good quality and quantity at that price!

Brianna was amazing! She was so helpful, attentive, and patient with us, especially since it was…read moreour first time ordering. I absolutely loved my ribeye, the red wine, and of course, the bread! Everything was delicious. Highly recommend, and a special thank you to Brianna for her wonderful service and recommendations!

Great food, service and ambiance! Herman was knowledgeable and had good recommendations…read more They also turned the Dodger game on for us! We had the Ojo de Bife and the Ricotta Ravioli. Delicious! Highly recommend this spot.

Excellent cerviche! Lunch specials are a great deal…read more Clean pleasant restaurant. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Review specific to waiter- Not food…read more Local place, for us at work, we often call and place orders for food, but there is 1 male waiter there that isn't friendly. So we deal with it and order and eat from there any way... Today, was a different story, we came in got greeted by the cook as we walked in, sat down, 10 mins later the waiter finally acknowledged us siting, after passing by us multiple times. We place our order, Thankfully the food came out, and was good (thanks Mr cook). 1 one of us at the table asked for the salsa, they normally give you with the food, He doesn't seemed to please and come back with 1 small salsa for 2 adults with large plates, non the less we didn't say anything we ate our food, and did not anything, at this whole time we finished out meal and our amazing waiter had yet to come see if we perhaps needed water or something, 10 mins later we stand up and go pay at the counter, with him because he was now cooking. . After terrible service from him we close the check, and he tells my brother "you don't know how to say thank you?" My brother hadn't really heard him so he softly said thank you and waived goodbye, he starts walking to the door and says "hey! " you don't know how to say thank you or what? For the second time... Again my brother just smiles and waives it off, no avoid any issues. We get in our car, and we see him walk outside, clearly hot and bothered, So now I get out the car to see what the deal is.... After watching my demeanor change... he changes his and with his attitude says ohh there's no problem here.... And we end it there... horrible horrible horrible service from that man.... IF YOU ARE HAVING A BAD day!! IF YOU HAVE the wrong attitude than your in the wrong business, don't be in the customer service area!! Most definitely not return... Food is great.... This particular waiter... not even close... Sorry higo.. this review is strictly for that.

This is an interesting place. It's not necessarily hidden away since it's on the corner of a major…read moreintersection, but you can easily overlook it or not realize this place exists. The plaza it's in isn't impressive, and it has no flashy sign. It's next to a laundry place and a 7-11. The food we had was good. The Cuban sandwich is different from the typical pressed panini. It's made with sourdough bread. It's not overpowering in any particular flavor, and most importantly, it's not greasy. Adding extra Dijon mustard makes a big difference. Replacing fries with house-made potatoes adds a nice variation. It was missing sliced pickles. The flavor was good and melted cheese paired well. The smoked bagel would be better with sliced red onions and capers, which were absent. Otherwise, it was good. The bagel wasn't overly dense. The service was quick and friendly.

I really love this place and I've ordered from here several times, which is why I'm honestly…read morefrustrated with the lack of consistency. One of the main reasons I love ordering this particular dish is because of the Mediterranean salad that normally comes with it. Today, instead of the salad, it came with zucchini, and the zucchini was so hard I could barely even bite into it. Another time, the sides were different as well. Even the flavor of the food seems to change from one order to another. Today I also placed my order ahead of time, drove about 10 minutes to pick it up, and still had to wait another 10 minutes once I arrived, only to receive a meal that wasn't what I was expecting. I genuinely like this restaurant, and the owner is always lovely, so I really hope they can work on consistency--both with the ingredients/sides and the flavor. When you find a dish you love, you want to be able to order it again and know you're getting the same great meal each time.

Who said you can't review a closed restaurant? I checked Yelp's policy, and there's no restriction…read moreon reviewing a closed one. But why am I writing about food from a restaurant that has already closed? Let's begin the story. It was January 2023 when I walked into the restaurant. A Messi poster in WPAP (Wedha's Pop Art Portrait) style was hanging on the wall, and a FIFA World Cup Trophy sat on the counter. It was less than a month after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Messi as the team leader. They were also selling thermos flasks and phone cases painted with the Argentina football team. I had known this was an Argentine restaurant for a long time, dating back to 2016. I used to live in Glendora Village, just a ten-minute walk to the restaurant by crossing the railway. I didn't know the word "empanadas" before I came to Rika's, even though I had eaten similar food before. In China, there is Uyghur/Muslim food called "baked dumplings," stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, which are almost the same as empanadas. Compared with deep-fried empanadas, Rika's baked version was less oily, with more wheat flour aroma. Their empanada wrap also had a hint of sweetness, which made it very special. The first time I walked past the restaurant, on a random afternoon in 2016, I ordered four different empanadas to take away. At that time, they were $2.35 each. The restaurant was so kind that they wrote the flavor names on the food box. I still remember the experience-those empanadas were hot, aromatic, cheesy, and well-balanced. I was too full to have dinner that night. Later, I brought my family and friends to dine there. Not only were the empanadas delicious, but the deep-dish pizza, salads, and other dishes were also excellent. Let's talk about the empanadas. They had 16 different fillings, from simple ones like beef, sweet beef, spicy beef, ham & cheese, blue cheese, and onion & cheese, to more unique ones. What was interesting was that each filling had its own shape. Regular beef was half-round, sweet beef had both corners folded up, spicy beef had only the left corner folded up, and so on. FATAY (Arabian empanadas) were triangular, while bacon & prunes were square. I tried almost all the different fillings, and they were all good--never disappointing. Even after I moved to Pasadena, I still went back there. Then COVID-19 came. The restaurant closed for a short while, then reopened for takeout only, no dine-in. By June 2022, the price had risen to $2.85 each. By January 2023, it was $3.10 each. By June 2025, they closed permanently. I miss Rika's empanadas. I hope the chef is still baking them somewhere else. If so, please let me know.

Rika's Empanadas is a great Argentinian restaurant specialized in Argentinian food and pastries …read more It is located in Grand Avenue Plaza in Glendora. The parking lot is shared with other businesses, but it is easy to find a spot. Rika's has different varieties of fresh and delicious empanadas.  Their savory menu includes cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, and salads. They also have both savory and Sweet crepe. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy vibe. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the following to go; One Dozen Empanadas; -Chopped beef    5/5 chopped beef, onions, bell peepers, chopped potatoes, boiled eggs and green olives - Fatay:       5/5 The filling is ground beef, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, bell peppers, onions, garlic and parsley -Bacon and prunes;    5/5 the filling is bacon, prunes onions and mozzarella cheese -Chicken   5/5 It has chopped chicken, onions, egg and olive -chicken and mushrooms  5/5 It has chicken, mushrooms, leeks, green onions, chopped almonds&  parmesan cheese -  ham and cheese 5/5 Just ham and mozzarella cheese Beauty is in simplicity and this was perfect! All empanadas we tried had perfect crust and the filling was delectable and scrumptious. - A beef  milanesa sandwich  5/5 breaded fried aye of round beef (mayonnaise lettuce, tomatoes. The sandwich was both  huge and delicious. - A Four seasons pizza; This pizza was divided into four quarters with four different toppings ; the first quater was Ham & pineapple, the second quarter was pepperoni, the last two quarters are ham & red bell peppers then tomato garlic and mushrooms with green olives. The toppings were generous and very flavorful, and the crust enhanced the toppings. This Four Seasons Pizza was perfect and convenient. Everyone in my family got what they wanted.Finally, I got  nutella Sweet crepe (5/5) for dessert. It had nice texture and the chocolate hazelnut was rich and creamy. We enjoyed our dinner ,verything was delicious and flavorful.. It is a great food to try! I definitely recommend Rika's Empanadas.

Good, affordable food! I was on the hunt for some pupusas and discovered this place near me. The…read morewaitress was nice and attentive and answered all of our questions. The interior seemed a bit dated and wasn't anything too impressive. The booth seating also felt pretty cramped, so I'd recommend sitting at one of the regular tables if you have the option. The food itself was pretty decent, especially for the price. However, we ordered the Super Plato Tipico and noticed that a few of the items that were supposed to come with it were missing. When we asked our server about one of the missing items, she immediately replied, "Your tamale? Yeah!" which made it seem like she already knew it hadn't been brought out. I would've appreciated it if she had mentioned that the kitchen was behind or let us know the missing items were still coming instead of waiting for us to notice and ask. Overall, the food was affordable and satisfying, and I'd come back for the pupusas. The service was friendly, but communication about the missing items could definitely be improved.

First off, don't expect the ambiance to be anything special. In fact, when you pull into the…read moreparking lot, first thing to grab your attention is half of the neon sign of the restaurant name has gone dark. For a second you think it's called "El Curt". Tthe interior must once be decent back in the 80s since the upholstery of the booths look like it was once an ihop. There aren't too many salvadoran places so if you crave salvadoran food this is probably it. i ordered the Bistek Special with plantains and my friend got the Plato Tipico (which comes with a variety of samplers to try like pupusa, yucca, etc. I think if it's your first time trying this type of food, it's probably best to order the Plato Tipico since it provides a nice variety. For the most part, the food was pretty good. Although, you do need to be okay with slightly tougher fried yucca. While tasty, make sure you have good quality dentures. The Bistek Special was also pretty good but it didn't offer the same type of true Salvadoran experience.

Visited 6/28/26 -…read morePastor Tacos One of my favorite options for tacos. I always opt for pastor because theres a hint of sweet and savory. All tacos have two tortillas which makes it perfect for carrying all the green sauce! - Asada Tacos Standard, no notes. I was concerned it was too dry but it was great and savory! You 100% do need salsa for these tacos. - Small Chips A new addition to my weekly order. This is perfect as an appetizer to share for 3. The large is definitely great for 5. The GREEN SAUCE is amazing, different from the ones for tacos. You have to try it. Taco tuesday is the absolute best here! Call ahead to make it easy for pick up! One of the best places in Glendora. The vibe is just a small family ran taco joint with TV in the background.

April 10/2026 Afternoon rush, it was quiet…read more Take out orders. Plenty of parking. Small but great quality of food and service. I cannot have anything battered and fried. * I asked my husband to ask if I can choose "grilled Fish Tacos". He didn't ask. I haven't eaten for two weeks. I'm finally hungry and I'm tired of a liquid IV diet. Sadly my husband didn't ask about grilling the fish. Not the shops fault.!!!! My tummy is a mess today ( husbands fault ) Yes they have grilled Fish Tacos too. Yay. Next time I will make sure I get grilled Fish Tacos. First time ordering the Friday fish special. 4 battered fish tacos. We're not fishy at all very mild tender and flaky. They were delicious. I was concerned they would be fishy after being sick for three weeks, but I enjoyed them so much and I cannot thank the cook enough. Delicious white fish tacos.. They were mild seasoned with white onion, cilantro, and a sauce it was truly delicious. Perfect amount for me. I saved two for dinner tonight. I highly recommend there Fish tacos. I do not like fishy fish nor the smell. These were delicious. I will be back on Fridays. My husband had the carne Asada tacos. They were delicious and packed with meat.. Taco Tuesday; We will be back soon! Delicious. Thank you for working so hard to create delicious, bang for the buck food.! This establishment will not disappoint. ! Enjoy.