Stumbled upon this place when deciding what type of cuisine my coworkers and I wanted to eat. We…read moreeventually decided with Peruvian food. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by a lady and had us choose a table to sit at. She took our drink order and served us some table bread and brought out 2 different sauces: green (had a little kick) & white (creamy & no spice). We then proceeded ordering our entrees and most of us ordered "saltados". The food came out and proportions were pretty big filled with flavor and tenderness. This hole in the wall spot was well worth it and would come again. Entree pricing was average, although soft drinks in a can were pretty pricey ($4-4.50)

Zero stars, don't recommend. The service was deplorable, much like the food. It's my second time…read moreeating there so I can confirm it's not a one and done fluke. The quality and the taste of the food was disgusting. The temperature was 88 degrees inside the restaurant, while it was outside was 78 degrees ( I was there between 7pm & 8pm 7/27/26, verify with the almanac). I asked them to turn on the AC. They said it was on. Lies! I WON'T be coming back! Save yourself. Go anywhere else.

Had to travel to LA, so what do we do when we must make that drive? Look for a new Peruvian…read morerestaurant to try!!!!!! This was a bit off the track on our way but had great reviews so went for it! Reviews said meals come with bread and aguadito! Count us in! The bread and aguadito are actually Yummy together, never thought to eat like this but it's so good. The soup is more watery than I make mine or have had but trust me, dip your bread in it! Game changer!!!! I love that they do this, makes them stand out and serving soup with each meal is why we chose it over all the other Peruvian restaurants on the way. The place was packed by the way. And we saw more ppl going in for the first time as well saying oh look, it's over here in the corner. I love more and more ppl are discovering how amazing Peruvian food is!!! For meals we got aji de gallina, my personal favorite and it did not disappoint. It had a very slight kick to it. Again trust me, I'm Kentucky born, I can't handle spicy lol. And this was perfect. Not spicy. Just a tiny kick. Try it. Enjoy it. Make sure you take a bite of rice with each bite of this dish. It's meant to eat together. Got papa rellena to share but we weren't fans so we just ate our other dish. But next day we ate it with our leftovers and we both enjoyed it much more. A must with the aji verde of course. And again, each bite must be paired with the salsa criollo that comes with it. Salsa criollo is the sliced red onions in the container with limon and cilantro, trust me, it's how it's meant to be eaten. Hubby got the arroz con mariscos. He enjoyed it. I am not a jaela fan, so I just don't care for these dishes. I'm a chaulfa fan! And they are not the same though they may look similar. So if you don't like this try chaulfa next time. But my husband prefers this dish to chaulfa, still he doeslikes both. We got chicha to drink. There's taste a hint different than other places. Not at all a bad thing. We loved it! Obviously house made! Some put a tad more pineapple and some a tad more cinnamon etc. So not all will taste the exact same. I highly recommend you try there's. Wish we'd gotten two each! Restaurant was clean and efficient and good seating options. Bathroom was clean and roomy. Staff was welcoming and nonstop working and willing to explain the dishes if you aren't familiar so ask if needed. Menu is thorough. It explains each dish well. My only complaint, it's far from Oceanside lol!!! LA has sooooooo many options, we need more in San Diego county. But if you are trying to decide since there's sooo many in the area, we recommend you try this place. Oh and my husband used the extra aji verde we had left over on our pasta, he loved it.

What a great find!!!…read more While going on a deep dive on where to eat this popped up. And I'm so thankful it did. We went here 2 weeks in a row so far and tried a different item each time. The staff is friendly, the food was tasty, and this was an unexpected oasis of delight. My first time I tried the Lomo Saltado, it seemed like a must try for a first experience. And it was excellent. The lunch special started off with a delicious soup and then the meal came out and hello. This was no meager lunch. It was a lunch that was delightful, delicious and I satisfied for the rest of the day. The second journey here I was happy to try something different. I had the Vinita Saltada with beef. Well this was once again a wonderful meal. I am so thankful to have found this wonderful place. And I look forward to going again soon. And bringing another friend along.

I've only had Peruvian food a couple of times, so when I was in the area, I decided to give this…read morelittle spot a try. The menu had so many different options that I had a hard time deciding between the soups, traditional meat dishes, and pasta selections. I ended up ordering a pasta dish that surprisingly had an Asian-inspired flavor profile. It reminded me a bit of Kung Pao chicken with linguini, thanks to the red and green bell peppers, onions, and a nice kick of spice. It was delicious, especially with the house-made green salsa they served on the side. I also ordered a side of rice and beans, and although I passed on the plantains since I was dining solo, the server kindly brought me a sample, which was such a thoughtful touch. This is a cozy, mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall spot with a mix of two- and four-top tables. Parking was easy, and I found a space right in front. I stopped by just before closing, and there were still a few people enjoying dinner. Expect to spend around $30 per person. Overall, I enjoyed the food and friendly service, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Amazing food and great customer service. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and the quality of the meat was…read moreexcellent. The only recommendation I have is for the fries to be well cooked. They seemed bit undercooked. The Aji was amazing too... spicy but bearable. The staff is friendly, the location is a bit small and cozy but clean. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

my favorite dish here is the Fettuccine A La Huancaina. i…read morelove this place! the people that work here are always so kind. they give you complementary bread and 2 sauces.

Anniversary dinner last night was great as usual. Saw many one or two star reviews. Wondering…read morewhether owners have shifted their attentions to their new Seafood bar in Huntington Beach? Been a customer for over 25 yrs. Gotta say the aji green salsa is still good. But not as good as it used to be. Same yummy rolls. Ordered my usual since we're only here a few times a year now. Back when I was working in Bellflower, I was here every Monday for lunch. Tried most things in the menu. Ordered: Ceviche mixto- tangy, not spicy unless you bite into the yellow habanero. Which was so large I thought it was a bell pepper! A mix of shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel & white fish. It's still a fav. Tallarin mariscos- pasta with mixed seafood in a soy sauce based sauce. Off menu and still very good. Lomo saltado- hubby ordered this. Said it was good as usual. Unsure about other comments regarding toughness of meats. Decor has changed a bit. Half wall divides length of restaurant. Possibly to create a sense of intimacy in this one large room. We will still come back. Not for nostalgia but because we still enjoy the food here. There's a possibility previous reviewers have a misconception about restaurant life. Not sure they've notice the price of groceries in general have increased. Most entrees $20 +. Similar to other restaurants. Gone are the days of $12-15 entrees. Realistically need to consider prices of gas too. Cuz foods arrive in trucks. Also finding and keeping good chefs/staff is hella difficult. Hopefully the owners can balance their skills amount three restaurants.

This place is excellent! The food is the best peruvian ive…read moreever had and ive been to some of the most "popular" in town. The service was superb and Christian our server, was very polite, attentive and respectful. The ambiance is " cozy " and feels like your eating at a family members house because all the staff are so friendly. I am making this my go to spot and encourage everyone to give this place a shot...

If i could give a negative star i would! Went out for dinner with the family, family of 4 we were…read moregiven a option of a table for 3 no other table was a option because they were for party of 6. The staff laughed and talked amongst themselves as we walked out i found that rude and unprofessional Wanted to try them out because of Instagram hype smh worst mistake ever!

The food here at the salto del fraile at Downey, is absolutely delicious and always fresh And good…read moreportion.The owner Flor, is kind and welcoming and makes every customer appreciated, the ambiance was really friendly I went with my 2 teenagers and they absolutely loved it too which is isn't always easy . I definitely be coming back. I also feel the need to mention that my experience at salto del fraile #2 (mi patria) at pico rivera, was completely different. It doesn't compare to the Downey location.The food was not fresh and the customer service was very disappointing and made the experience unpleasant and honestly I didn't want to try a second time at this restaurants but I took my chances trying at Downey and I don't regret it., That's why I highly recommend the Downey location.

Amazing hidden mom & pop gem in Downey! First time having…read morePeruvian food and it did not disappoint! Cute, clean atmosphere - the owner was nice enough to chat with us and introduce us to some menu items. Highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto to start, and the Lomo Saltado to share all around. We also got the Tallarín Verde con Pechuga which was a cleaner dish. I recommend the Maracuya (passion fruit) drink. For dessert, I loved the Lucuma fruit based ice cream which kinda had a light but sweet maple-butterscotch flavor. Would come back again!

I recently ordered chicken soup from La Hacienda while I was feeling under the weather, and the…read moreexperience truly meant a lot. The soup itself was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I needed--rich broth, and taste homemade. What really stood out, though, was their kindness. I called to let them know I was sick, and they went above and beyond by including extra lemons and even a piece of panettone. That small gesture made a big difference and showed how much they care about their customers. Great food and even better service--I'll definitely be ordering from La Hacienda again. Highly recommend, especially if you need a little comfort on a tough day

Delicious delicious food!!! Great friendly service and staff. Had the lomo saltado and it was off…read morethe chain!!!!!

I met my niece at Ceviche 6 Nine Peruvian for lunch. They are in a small corner plaza with a small…read moreparking lot. We came near opening and the air was super stuffy and musky smelling. Not very appetizing. Also I noticed some trash like straw paper under the table. There was no one there before me so they must not have swept before closing the night before. The tables were also sticky, and the overall interior was dated. No other customers came the whole time we were there during peak lunch time. My niece and I decided to share the Leche de Tigre ($21.99) and a Lomo Saltado ($19.99). The food came out in a decent amount of time. The leche de tigre was decent but the chips it came with were stale and insufficient in ratio of how much leche de tigre there was. The portion size was more than what we wanted to eat. The menu showed they used to have a smaller size and that would have been better for us. The lomo saltado is the most disappointing of all. This is typically a Peruvian restaurant main dish so I wanted my niece to try it, but this was such a bad first impression of Peruvian cuisine. The beef was tough and the flavor was forgettable. The fries were... edible. I didn't care for the rice. We barely touched it. We were so excited to come here and we left pretty disappointed with our appetites spoiled. Not recommended.

The leche de tigre was a 12/10. Amazing flavor. Amazing everything…read more We did wait a little longer than a usual restaurant to get the food but it's all cooked fresh I'm assuming. The lomo saltado and churrasco de pobre were good, 7/10 for both dishes. Our waitress was a sweetheart. There's TV's playing sports and great music, like Enrique iglesia and Marco Antonio Solis:

Food is always good and service is fast The aguadito de…read morepollo as apetecer is tasty The bread used to be homemade but seems like that changed same with the maracuya. They have drive through making it very convenient.

We tried this place through a deliver app because it had good reviews. We ordered a mini…read moresalchipapa, half chicken plate, and the lomo saltado. The salchipapa was okay. The chicken was tasty though and cooked well. The lomo had good flavor but many of the meat pieces were tough to chew. Overall the food was not bad.

The food was great best flavor, service was awesome my husband and I had Lorene and Camilla made…read moresure are drinks were always filled and made sure we were taken care of,we ate outside it was a beautiful breezy day so relaxing.

Top notch service, bomb drinks and great ambiance. Reasonable prices and good portions really worth…read moreit! Our server Matias was excellent and recommended the empanadas to start which are really good!