I'm giving this a 5 rating on the basis of what they serve. It's GREAT food, nothing fancy, but everything we just ate was fresh and on point. Try the empanadas, the ceviche is so fresh. It's clean and service is good. read more

Great food. Always fresh. Try the coffee..

The staff is so sweet and kind! The place is small but it feels like a family business. My chicken plate was good, only thing my friends beef over the fries was half hot and half cold, it was odd but the flavor was still really good! Would recommend anyone to try.. its flavorful . read more

Never thought I would find a great Peruvian Restaurant in Texas. Ceviche was great! It's my first stop. I'll try a few more before heading to California. Great place definitely will recommend. read more

I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is well priced and always very tasty. I usually get it delivered as I work close by and they are not able to deliver every day as they are very tightly staffed. Other than that small frustration it is good food for a great value and get some yucca, it is good! read more

this place is so yummy. i love that it seemed to be the owner that served me and my bf. his family even came by and said hi. there was so much flavor packed in every bite. i got the grilled fish (which looked pan fried but delicious nonetheless) and my bf got the lomo saltado. i loved every bite of each dish. don't forget to get the fried yucca and empanadas (best i've ever had)! the green sauce could be spicy to most, but i'm into that stuff so it had just the right amount of zest. will definitely come here again and again! read more

Not bad. The lomo salt ado was a 5/5 because it had good flavor and the meat was not rough. The papa rellena (stuffed fried potato) was good but the onion salsa was not that good. I give it a 4/5. The causa de pollo was a disappointing 2/5 because the mashed potato is not seasoned properly and has no flavor. The chicha morada (purple corn cider drink) was another disappointment as it does not taste authentic; they claim it is made there but it tastes suspiciously like the stuff you make with the powder that comes in a packet, so I give it a 2/5. Maybe it is naturally made but I'm just saying it didn't taste like it. Another disappointment was their Huancaina sauce which did not taste like Huancaina sauce; it lacked the required aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) flavor, so I give that a 2/5. Now, the reason why this place gets 4 stars instead of 3, other than because the lomo saltado was pretty good, is their alfajores (dessert) are out of this world! They are delicious. The alfajores are a definite 5/5; the cookie crumbles in your mouth and the caramel filling is plentiful and delicious! Next time I will order 5 or 10 of those to go! Anyway, that is all I've tried so far. This place is not excellent and not everything tastes like authentic Peruvian, but it is pretty good to satisfy a Peruvian craving, for a pretty good price. read more

The customer service is really great, the alfajores are my favorite. The chicken tamales are delicious, the sides of plantain and fired yucca are so tasty. The shrimp ceviche is really good too, I could go on and on, come and see for yourself! read more

I wanted to try their empanadas. They were ok but nothing stood out. I would opt for Argentina if I want empanadas. However, their seafood is interesting. Looks fresh and has a taste of lemon and lime to it. I don't know if the seafood is frozen or not. The Peruvian corn is something you should try and to be honest that is what stands out the most from my experience. But I do think Peruvians are also known for their yellow chili pepper sauces which aren't considerably spicy. The location is a bit busy and takes away from the pleasure of eating food there. read more

Inexpensive. Very small and cramped little spot. Not recommended to bring more than one person to dine in during lunch or dinner rush unless you are willing to wait to get a table. Good food but does not compare to some of my favorites for Peruvian in other cities. read more

I had been wanting to go to this place for a while, but finally got a chance to. I had the bistec pobre, which was a thin steak with rice and beans and fried plantains. Also there was an egg, which seems to be a hipster trend these days. The food was very tasty and quite filling at a good price point. Sat on a stool, enough space for about 10 people overall. read more

Honestly this place is not authentic Peruvian cuisine, food is very bland, I had the papa a la huancaina and Pollo a la brasa, the chicken doesn't even have the right seasoning, Krogers rotisserie chicken are way better. Oh the only reason they get a two stars because the chicha was the only good thing that I tried. read more

Excellent service delicious food. Highly recommend this small restaurant. The ceviche and the lomo saltiado superb. My favorite was the empanadas. read more

Great little place with excellent service. The staff was very friendly, and the restaurant was very clean including the restroom. The food was really good and it was a good sized portion for the price. We had the lomo saltado and the jalea both were very tasty and quality of the meat and fish were good. The chicacha morada was kind of strong but still very good and definately not watered down. The restaurant in very small and the seating is limited however that will not stop us from going back. I enjoyed it not being overly formal like a few other places in town, and the staff makes you feel welcome ALOT more than the stuffier places. I can't wait to go back and try some more of their dishes. I wish this new place the best of luck and with their service and food I'm sure they will succeed! read more

My husband and I visited the place for the first time today. The owner is super nice and interested in our costumer experience. We shared a few stories and he told us about the restaurant and how it started. The food is amazing! So fresh, so authentic, so flavorful. We had the Papas a la Huascaina, and the seafood platter. The price is good, and the place is pristine. The service is fast and we also joined the frequent costumer program. Definitely a place we will be visiting soon. read more

I have been eating homemade Peruvian food my whole life and this place is as good as it gets! Authentic Peruvian flavors. The Lomo Saltado is TO DIE FOR! This place has by far the best Alfajores you can buy in Houston. Perfection! read more

I ordered the grilled fish and got the salad and plantain sides. The food is excellent and a very good value. I think this is also the best deal around me for delivery - last night I ordered from a pizza place but if I'd already known about this place then I would have some much rather gotten delivery of a healthy and full meal that costs less than $12! read more

We were longing for a good and authentic Ceviche, and we found Peru Cafe Express. Great food and nice and friendly service. Carlos the owner makes a good job with his team. The Ceviche is the best in Houston, fresh ingredients and the right seasoning for both fish ceviche and mixed (fish and seafood) ceviche. The Causas and the Empanadas to start with are delicious and the Jalea also great, as well as the Chaufa! Leave some space for the Flan, it is good! And the Alfajores, awesome! They offer Peruvian Beer, Cuzquena and Inka Kola, the great Peruvian soft drink, both diet and regular. The Chicha Morada (typical beverage made of corn) was refreshing. We will go back, no doubt about it! Well located on 59 and Weslayan, parking available. They also offer take away.p read more

This is my favorite Peruvian restaurant in town. Their food is the best Peruvian food I've tried in Houston, and as a person who was born and raised in Peru my standards are pretty high. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is very pleasant. read more

What a great place! Everything I ordered was delicious. The alfajores and espresso are also superb!

Great Peruvian place. Staff is courteous and quality of food is excellent. Have a good variety of traditional Peruvian dishes.

Great little place. Stopped in here with my mom. We had the arroz con mariscos---which is basically a scaled-back version of paella---and the ceviche with fish and shrimp. Both were delicious, simple, not at all fussy. The decor is kinda fast-food-ish, but that's to be expected, given the low price. read more

Great food,great service, great price. Ceviche and Chupe de camaron are just perfect. They also have inca cola!!

Great food, I loved everything I ordered, the taste was better than most Peruvians restaurants around the area. The place is small/tight. Wish they had peruvian style chicken on their menu and wish the place was bigger. But this place is a must try! read more

I am in love with this place! Located on the side of 59 close to Kirby, this little hole in the wall has a very fast food restaurant vibe to it. They have fluorescent lighting and you go up and order from the register. I got the beef empanadas and the mixed ceviche! Oh my how mouth watering-ly delicious! Writing this review right now makes me crave the empanadas ! If you visit for the first time this is a must try. The bread was very fluffy and airy, and the meat tastes fresh. They sprinkle powdered sugar on top and give you a fresh lime wedge to squeeze on the empanada. It was savory with a hint of tangy and sweet. Next thing I had was the ceviche! I loved this dish as well, very tart and made me pucker. They had corn kernels for sides which complemented the ceviche really well. If you like ceviche, this is a must try as well. Overall a good experience. Service wise, there was one girl on staff, so depending on how busy this small place gets, she can be pretty busy running around from table to table.. But she was very friendly and helpful and does her best to cater to everyone. Good food, good service, a must visit! Oh and they also have small tables outside and I was able to take my dog. A+ in my book ! read more

Carlos and wife are amazing! so much attention to details, the food is incredible, empanadas, ceviche, lomo saltado are my favorites!

Since moving from NYC, the land of ordering delivery from your seamless app and having your food delivered 30mins later, it's been a tough adjustment to mandatory take-out if you don't cook/want to go to a restaurant every night. Found this place on yelp; it's on the way home from work. The food was ridiculously good. The steak was awesome; perfectly prepared. The chicken with veges in white wine sauce rocked my world. I'm going back once a week. Also, the people were so nice! The lady very patiently helped me order, which took a while because I've never had Peruvian food before. Loved the whole experience. read more

It was my first time going today it was about half an hour from where I live but I am peruvian so I really wanted to try it out. I went with my family (we are 5 i total) and all of the seats were full. There were 10 seats max so we had to wait standing up it was pretty uncomfortable. A family left about 10 minutes later and we took a seat and a little bit later our food arrived. We ordered lomo saltado,ceviche mixto, and tallarin verde con bistec. What can I say it was well served and delicious! The time it took to get there and the wait was so worth it! Really recommend this place the food was as close as you can get to peruvian in the houston area. read more

Tucked into a strip mall that is on one of these one-way next-to-the-freeway streets that seem to litter Houston and always find me needing to go the other way, but once you get there, it's a great little place. I stopped in for lunch and had the Aji De Gallina (shredded chicken in yellow pepper sauce). It was amazing. I will be trying to come back to the Peru Cafe Express when I am back in Houston. read more

My husband and I ordered take out on Saturday night and the overall experience was underwhelming. The best thing were the beef empanadas- those were tasty and I would consider going back for those. The ceviche was VERY BLAND and I struggled to finish it. I have eaten authentic Peruvian food but this simply did not do it for me. The potatoes were the worst- no taste whatsoever and some of the bigger pieces were under-cooked. read more

This was my first time eating Peruvian food and it was excellent. I had shredded chicken with yellow pepper sauce, potatoes and white rice. Awesome! I will go back. read more

I truly recommend the Ceviche Peruano. It is delicious and the price is great.

Disappointed. Not sure what all the hype is about. Are all you other Yelpers just smoking crack or something? I've given this place two chances and the first time was mediocre at best, second time was just plain disgusting. The beef empanadas are okay, but the chicken literally made me want to puke. read more

We went with my son today around 4 pm, not packed at all, attended by the owner which is very friendly, we ordered chicha morada, the best ever drunk in Texas, next yuca a la huancaina, good fried quality, smoothe flavor sauce, lightly spicy. Then came in the ceviche...WOW! fresh fish and shrimps, fresh lemon juice, we asked it very spice, but it was all good, the Jalea, out of this world, deep fried shrimps, octupus and fish as well as yuca with the huge peruvian corn, the good thing, not a drop of oil in my plate, everything perfectly golden fried. WE will come back as soon as we can, because we live in Beaumont. I am giving just 4 stars because is the max I will rate any good restaurant, even though is always room for improvement. Service prompt and courteous. The amount of food is not precisely large and prices are not cheap, hope they keep their quality and good quality food is not cheap. read more