Husband made reservations and it's a good thing! The restaurant wasn't too big and if it were busy,…read moreyou'd definitely need reservations. They do validate parking. It's great for a date night. We got the empanadas as an appetizer and it was really good. I got the lomo saltado. Only comes with 4-5 pieces of fries so we order an extra side of yucca fries. The lomo salad was great. A bit too salty for my taste though. My husband got the aji pasta w/filet mignon. He said it was really good. The portions were pretty good. We were full after our meal. It was a bit pricey for dinner. It came out to over $100+.

Costa Peruvian Restaurant is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Peruvian food. I've been here…read moremultiple times and it never disappoints. The food is always flavorful, fresh, and consistently good every single visit. I love that I can always count on them for quality whether I'm in the mood for something light or a full meal, everything hits. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff are always friendly, which makes me keep coming back. You literally can't go wrong with anything here. The whole menu is the special of the day or night! The pisco sours are amazing here. I love getting the one of Maracuya. I get the Ceviche Mixto which has raw fish cooked shrimp and calamari. The Causas come with 2 you can either get two chicken or two tuna or one of each. You can ever go wrong with the empanadas or the papa Rellenas. I'm not a big salad person but I love the salad that they offer I usually ask if they can add chicken (with an extra charge of course). Mmmm now for the entrées....... You ask what's my favorite out of the whole menu. It depends what day are we on? I'm a big Peruvian that loves her Lomo Saltado but I like getting the Lomo Mar Y Tierra. It's like a Lomo Salado they just add shrimp to it. A little surf and turf yum! Arroz Con Mariscos..... it's like a paella, it's green rice because they marinated it with dark beer and cilantro sauce with all the seafood in it. Pescado a lo macho...... it's a little spicy if you can't do spiciness. It's a Bronzino without the bone with different sea food in a delicious red sauce and a side of white rice. Out of ALL the pasta my all time favorite here is Tallarin A La Huancaina. It's a really good creamy yellow sauce and on top they put Lomo. To me it's literally like having pasta and Lomo Saltado with out the fries or the side of white rice. Arroz Chaufa...... Peruvian fried rice. I love fried rice. I usually get chicken with it. Aji De Gallina...... I'm picky with this dish because I only eat it when my sister makes it BUT here.... Yum! I love the one they make here. I can keep going on about the food here. Ohhh can't forget the Cancha that they serve you right when you get seated. It's a corn that they fry there at the restaurant. It's literally so addicting. You can't forget the dessert. They have 2, the first one is Crema volteará, it's a baked custard, kind of like flan. I'm not a flan person but this one I would eat every time I eat here. And they have Peruvian Alfajores, it's a powder cookie with like caramel inside, and there's 5 in the order. Big shout out to all the servers! If you're looking for a reliable Peruvian restaurant that actually delivers every time, this is it!

Lovely atmosphere, great food and amazing drinks. Our server Tenka was very helpful and very…read morefriendly.

Jereny was amazing serving us this weekend, and the manager Tawny took hospitality to the next…read morelevel with her attentiveness and enthusiasm. The ambiance was like stepping out of OC and into a setting out of a fantasy- intimate, rustic, and romantic. The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. Will be coming back for more memories with the girlfriends!

I must have been a hero in a past life to be able to come across this absolute gem of a restaurant…read morein this one. Oh my goodness gracious I wish I was a camel so I could eat more than one meal it was the most delicious food I've ever had in my entire life (sorry mom) and I will be coming every week from now on TAKE MY MONEY. Service is lovely, very intimate while also being mindful and their recommendations are on point! It's a crime that the place was as empty as it was but it allowed for me to receive quick service. Y'all don't sleep on this place I beg Lomo Saltado and Chicha Morada is what I got and what I will be getting again after trying the entire menu

This place was very disappointing. I ordered the ceviche, and it tasted old and bitter. It came…read morewith a very small piece of sweet potato that wasn't fully cooked. I also ordered the Chaufa Taipa. The shrimp were not properly cleaned, and the rice had an overpowering ginger flavor with a chewy texture. Finally, I ordered the chicken capulcra. It only had a few small pieces of chicken, and the flavor was nothing like authentic Peruvian capulcra. This is the worst Peruvian restaurant I've ever been to.

I've been going to Bella Cuba since I've lived in the OC the area for the past few years and…read morediscovered a love for their Cuban food. The high level and consistency of service and amazing food I had every time going to Bella Cuba is truly unique. Regardless if its just a simple lunch break, birthday dinner with friends, or anniversaries; I've spent a lot of time at this restaurant and have never had a bad time. So much so, that when it came time to figure out a caterer for my wedding Bella Cuba was my first phone call. Nick and his father Antonio were upfront with me about having never catered a wedding (we had 150 guests!) before even though they've catered other large events. I was convinced with their food and level of service that they would do an great job, and once the day came they did not disappoint. We got a little bit of everything: salad, garlic bread, beans, rice, garlic shrimp, pollo asado, and the oxtail! Nick coordinated with us every step of the way for months prior to our wedding. He even stayed for the whole wedding to make sure the food was served properly! One of the big takeaways from our wedding from all our guests and vendors was that they've never had better food at a wedding, and I think that's a testament to Nick and the whole staff's work ethic and attention to detail to their level of service and great quality of food and ingredients. My only wish is that my wife and I had more leftovers for ourselves, but the look on our guests faces when they got to take home the extra ox tail was worth it. Now, whenever my wife and I go back to the restaurant we're reminded about our fun wedding, and the food and service is always just as great. My wife highly recommends the oxtail. Being a vegan myself I always go with one of the vegetarian specials (They're vegan!) as I love the beans and yucca. I can't recommend this restaurant enough, 10 out of 10 for everything, you won't be disappointed!

HOW THEY FIX MISTAKES AND MADE THINGS RIGHT…read more I eat here from time to time and the food is excellent as well as the customer service which is second to none. I ordered the garlic chicken to go. However, when I got to work I realized they accidently have me two boxes of rice and and beans. I gave them a call, told them about it, and it was no big deal. I totally understand the lunch rush and all the boxes look the same. We're all human. This isn't the zombie apocalypse. I'll survive . That being said it was it was really how well they handled the situation. I returned there after work and we had a good laugh about it. Not only did they gave me the full correct order but also realized I like that lemony flavor of Cuba, but they also have a me a really nice dinner to go for me evening. And yes the lemony pork was absolutely delicious. There was no hesitation, no dispute, just all smiles acne appreciation from both of us. So to sum it up it really wasn't the mistake. It was HOW THEY MAKE YOU FEEL and how they take care of you as a customer. a now loyal custom for years to come.

Excellent food and service. Ample inside and outside seating…read more The restaurant is located behind/by the patio area/big tree, you cannot see it from the parking lot.

Hidden Peruvian spot perfect for people who work nearby in Irvine - it's kind of pricey but the…read morefood comes in large portions and is so flavorful. So far the lomo saltado, chicken picante and alfajores cookies are my favorites. Having visited multiple times, service has been consistently good! There's a large lot shared with neighboring offices and both indoor, outdoor patio seating (with shade under a large tree).

My daughter and I were in Anaheim getting our nails done and wanted to find somewhere new nearby…read morefor dinner. Since we had never tried Peruvian food before, we decided to give this place a try -- and we're so glad we did! As soon as we walked in, we noticed the ocean-inspired décor -- seashore elements, fish, seashells, and fishing nets on the walls. It gave the restaurant an exotic charm and made the cozy space feel warm and inviting. We ordered the signature Ceviche 19, Pulpo a la Parrilla, Arroz con Mariscos, and Tamal -- definitely more than enough food for the two of us, but we wanted to try a variety of dishes. The food arrived surprisingly quickly. The moment we saw the generous portions and smelled the aromas, I had a feeling we had found a hidden gem. Every dish tasted delicious, and some flavors even reminded me of food we enjoyed in Spain. It's honestly hard to pick a favorite because everything was so good. The ceviche came with such generous portions of fish -- it felt like fillets from an entire fish! The Pulpo a la Parrilla was unique and beautifully prepared, with a variety of vegetables including tomatoes, potatoes, green onions, and huge Peruvian corn. The Arroz con Mariscos was rich and flavorful, and the seafood tasted incredibly fresh. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to bringing family and friends back to try it!

The peruvian food is delicious ! I love how fresh the food tastes! The papa a la huancania came…read moreout warm with the sauce on point! The ceviche classic, is fabulous! Great balance of fish, sauce and sweet potatoe. And! The churros with Lucema ice cream, is perfection! Wow! I will come back . Gracias Valentina por su servicio tan bueno.

I had the arroz con pollo. It was pretty good. I had it before here years ago and it blew my mind…read more I remembered the sauces and an incredible peruvian meal one of a kind. This time it was good no complaints but it did not wow me. I don't know what was missing but anyway. I will come back to try it again and see if it was a bad day. Hole in the wall authentic peruvian place family owned.

I didn't even get to taste the food because I walked in, and after a few minutes waiting, I was…read moretold that they were busy and they couldn't take my order for another 20-30 minutes. Literally, they didn't want to take my order and put it in line with their other orders. Really bad customer service.

We had a large impromptu family dinner (party of 12) last night and we were so easily accommodated!…read moreFood was amazing, service was on point, we were very pleased! Will definitely be back for yummy Peruvian food

My wife and I decided to try this place for lunch…read more Clean and nicely decorated place. Small restaurant in a strip mall off Newport Boulevard near the 5 freeway. We both ordered the lunch specials for $15.95 each. I ordered the "Chaufa Special": Peruvian fried rice with chicken or steak (I chose the chicken), scrambled eggs, green onions, ginger and black bean sauce. My wife ordered the "Col Saltado": Sautéed steak strips or chicken breast (she chose the steak) with cabbage, onions, bell peppers, ginger and soy sauce, served with white or brown rice (she chose brown rice). Both came with a cup of hearty Chicken Aguadito Soup. And they served complementary bread with a spicy Peruvian green sauce. The service was good. Friendy waitress and quick service. Both of us enjoyed the meal. With two refillable sodas (@$4 each), tax and a 20% tip it came out to about $50.00. Pricey for a casual lunch spot, but the food was well portioned, flavorful, warm, fresh, and the proteins seemed to be of good quality. Clean rest rooms too.