We were heading to Deerfield Beach and wanted a quick bite. We popped in here because I was in the mood for some ceviche. It's a Peruvian restaurant. We asked which ceviche is their best and she recommended the Ceviche Mixto. It was ready just a few minutes after and we walked over to the beach to enjoy it. She packaged it nicely to make sure nothing spilled. And the crunchy corn was packaged separately so it wouldn't get soggy. Thoughtful! It was super delicious! Nice mix of different fish, it was citrusy, oniony, crunchy from the corn. Everything I wanted in a ceviche. Definitely recommend! read more

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Pukara is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant conveniently located within walking distance of the beach, with available parking. Our family tried a variety of dishes, starting with the Jalea, a fried seafood platter. While the portion was smaller than what you typically find at other Peruvian restaurants, the seafood was fresh. I just wish there had been more calamari, fish, shrimp, and fried yucca. We also ordered the Chicken (Pollo) Chaufa and the Seafood Chaufa. Both dishes came in small portions, and the seafood was only placed on top of the rice. Sadly, they lacked the distinctive Chaufa flavor and tasted a bit bland. The Lomo Saltado beef was tender but similarly lacked seasoning, and the Ají Amarillo was just okay. On a positive note, the service was excellent, and the ambiance felt warm and inviting. It seems the food might have been adjusted to cater to a more traditional or less adventurous palate. Peruvian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and Asian influences, and I believe it has the potential to be truly exceptional. read more

During our Deerfield Beach stay we capped the trip with a lunch at a local Peruvian restaurant called Pukara. Across the street from the beaches you will this small and homey establishment where they service classic Peruvian cuisine. We ordered several dishes that included salchipapa, pork sandwich, pesado à la macho, and causa and ceviche combo. The first item to arrive was the salchipapa which is a bed of French fries with diced hot dogs on top which is considered typical Peruvian comfort food. Unfortunately I found the dish too bland and the portion was too small. The causa with the ceviche had more flavor and the fish was very fresh. The pork sandwich was the traditional Peruvian version with a well baked bun sliced sweet potatoes and crispy pork but gave me a weird after taste. The main entree the fish à la macho is a fried fished drenched in a cheese based sauce, tasty and very rich. Like I mentioned the food was good but not the best. read more

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Great place to have a good ceviche. They move here from their other location, the food still great as always. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Ceviche de pescado - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Came here last week to try some new (but one of my faves) Peruvian dishes - the Chaufa de Mariscos. It wasn't bad but I've had better in Cali. Their version here had a little too much ginger for my liking. My hubs ordered the Arroz con Camarones. Same feedback. Beautiful presentation though and would come back for the Pulpo. read more

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I live in Deerfield Beach and have visited this wonderful, small restaurant several times and they have not disappointed me. They have a cozy atmosphere with a couple of TV's inside and several tables outside if you wish to eat outside. Their food is excellent and the service is exceptional. The staff is attentive and friendly. The ceviche is delicious and so far the lomo saltado is the best I've tasted. I highly recommend this restaurant if you happen to be in or near Deerfield Beach. read more

Great little Peruvian Restaurant. I ordered one of their many ceviches on the menu. And I was glad I did, fresh and nicely stacked with various seafood and fried calamari. Loved it! Parking garage is next door, so no issue there. The service is fast and friendly. Place is populair, cause people kept coming and going. A must try when you are in town. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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If it was publicly ok to lick the plate clean I would. Great place, friendly staff, COLD BEER , ceviche was amazing and loved the lombo Soltado. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Wow, excellent ceviche and frozen passion fruit juice, friendly service, great location right across from the pier. I can't wait to return during my next vacation. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Frozen passion fruit juice. - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Just fantastic! Was visiting Deerfield beach again and wanted to try a new cuisine. Stumbled across Puksra and the people eating outside told me I have to try it. What the h...., an awesome glass of juice and a great meal later. This is probably the best food I ate in a while. VERY RECOMMENDED! And if you wonder about the service, don't. It's awesome. read more

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Unbelievably good. Taste of Peru. Every dish I tried was great. Had to try beef heart. So good. Not sure of the names of these dishes, but absolutely delicious. read more

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Diving into deliciousness at Pukara on the Beach! Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations, we did and were delighted with their choices. Best flan I've ever had and I get flan everywhere it's on the menu! read more

Pukara on the Beach - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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The best food we had in Deerfield. The ceviche was some of the best I've had. Seafood was fresh and tender. Entrees were wonderful--had the fried seafood and seafood paella. The manager/chef was also our server (cold November evening, not a lot of people out) and he was absolutely wonderful. Patio was pleasant to dine on. read more

Cute little spot about a block from the beach. The risottos were both amazing. The drinks were well crafted and delicious! Portions are huge. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Arroz Con Camarones y Arroz Con Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

My husband and I always do our staycation at the Wyndham for our Anniversary Weekend... this was our first time trying this establishment. I see why they have five stars. The food is truly AMAZING . The service is great and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to any questions regarding the menu. We will definitely be back and highly recommend trying this place out when at the beach. There are tables inside and outside and the food portions are huge. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Food was AMAZING, especially the Lomo Saltado. And even though it's a small store front place, the ambiance is great related to the warmth of the staff. read more

It's much smaller than I expected, but not in flavor! we arrived and was told it would be about a 35 minute wait. So we came back, but had to wait another 15 minutes. The food was good and our server was friendly when she took our order, but then she didn't really come back to the table. We had finished our drinks and were thirsty, but no one came back. Eventually after eating, I went inside to get my check and pay. Food was really good. Service was meh. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! We loved everything- the causa, lomo saltado, pisco sour, ceviche, and more. Great service and fantastic food. The best meal in Deerfield. We were delighted with our find. You won't be disappointed. read more

We ordered takeout from Pukara tonight in Deerfield Beach, and it was delicious! Everything we had was excellent, including: Causa de pollo - 5/5, this appetizer was a wonderful combination of mashed potatoes, avocado, and shredded chicken with incredible flavors Pulpo a la parnilla - 5/5, while octopus is not my favorite (have you watched "My Octopus Teacher"?), this was very tasty Ensalada de la casa - 4/5, a good salad, but the portion was a bit small Aji de gallina - 5*/5, this shredded chicken with some sliced potatoes in a creamy curry-like sauce (but not super spicy, not curry like you might encounter in Indian food), with a side of rice was the best! i could just drink this sauce it was so good! If not doing takeout, I'd love to try their ceviches and fish (I don't like doing takeout fish). Highly recommend! read more

My cousin recommended we eat here, he's a local and he doesn't even like seafood but I can see why he chose this place. Parking is a pain, you have to pay everywhere you go because it's so close to the beach but once you get that out of the way you're in for a treat. It's a small restaurant with some tables inside and a few outside if you want to brave the FL heat. I definitely wanted to try ceviche and I didn't know which one to get...so I got the trio! AMAZING!!! I loved them so much, you can share or just dig in yourself and it's super filling. My brother got the chicharron de pescado, the fish is so crunchy and perfectly made, it just falls apart so juicy and beautifully. My husband got the chicharron de calamari, another hit but not as wonderful as the pescado. Cousin got the chaufa which, again...such a big portion, we all got to try and he even took the rest home. Sister-in-law got the lomo saltado and she said it was the best she's had, PLUS they have the gravy(?) on the side so the fries don't get soggy. Im not a local so I will be thinking about this place until I (hopefully) return. Cheers! read more

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Yummy! Pukara on the Beach was opened about a month ago in Deerfield right by the beach and am happy it did. I was strolling in the right place at the right time when this restaurant caught my eye. It's a small location a very short walk to the ocean front. The quality of ceviche is great and the juice is so so tasty! Everything tasted fresh. Small location with inside and outside seating. I visited with another Peruvian friend around 9pm on a Friday night. (We definitely both approve of the food). The manager ( or owner ? - wish I caught his name) chatted with us and he was a pleasure to speak with. The Ceviche Al Rocoto juice is on the creamier side and was a great pick paired with the yuca. They have another location that's been around longer in Boca with high rating as well. I would definitely want to try that location in the future. read more

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Excellent food!!! Highly recommend................ Service was great and each plate was amazing. read more

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Excellent food. High quality. Service was fast and friendly. Had the fish soup with corvina.

Food was delicious! We split the vuelva la vida and the fish was fresh and the lemon juice marinade was tangy and flavorful. For dinner I got the Lomo Saltado which was FANTASTIC, they give you cubed filet mignon and nice sized onions and tomatoes. On the side they gave a nice serving of white rice and fries and delicious thin gravy to eat with the steak. My husband got the Mango Sour to drink and it was really tasty! For dinner he got the chaufa de Mariscos. The chaufa was just okay, a little heavy on the finger flavor and the seafood was just fine but did not stand out to us. Overall we will be coming back! The yuca side only came with 4 pieces but it was still cheap at $5. read more

This place is awesome. First: the food. Authentic Peruvian. Full of flavor. Very large portions. Excellent quality seafood and beef. Next: the staff. Beyond accommodating. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Patient. Finally: the location. Quaint storefront in a sweet beach town. They have cafe tables inside and out and a walk-up bar inside for single diners. Head over after your next trip to the beach. read more

Food is delicious and nice portions 1 out of three desserts was fantastic! Place is not very comfortable because the chairs are so hard! Not for comfort at all read more

Excellent finish to a great beach day!. Authentic peruvian food. The ceviche carretillero clasic, causa de atún, and tiradito en ají amarillo were delicious. Highly recommended. The place is small, so it fills up quickly, but it is worth it if even if you have to wait a little bit. read more

Fantastic authentic Peruvian stop right off the beach. The food can take some time because the dishes are made from scratch--no complaints here! read more

Great small place. Loved the food and service. The Ceviche with the yellow sauce was tasty and the ceviche was perfectly cooked.

we were the only customers for lunch, so quiet and prompt friendly service, ample outdoor and indoor seating, and good presentation of meals - excellent grilled octopus and good vegetarian options read more

Oh my god. We're still sitting here and I'm writing this review. The fact that it's my first review EVER says a lot. The food is amazing. It's fresh and has layers and layers of flavors. I ordered the octopus appetizer and the shrimp ceviche - both are so good and fresh! My husband had the seafood paella and was very happy with it as well. We also tried their Pisco sour cocktails - lime and passion fruit - just get it. We're coming back tomorrow!! read more

Pukara on the Beach - Pisco sour cocktails - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Food was amazing ! Started with classic like Pisco sour, causa de pollo for starter then ceviche mixto for main dish! Service was quick, calm ambiance. I'll definitely be back ! read more

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It was delicious. Everything we ordered was perfect. The service also. It was real Peruvian food. The beach is right in front and it is a beautiful one. read more

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It starts with the most lovely server, Claudia. We were welcomed immediately with the coldest beers, then the food came, we had the ceviche and the octopus salads... phenomenal!!! The beer glasses were frosty!!!! Sat outside and had a very entertaining view. 5experience. A must-come-by weekly place. Really good! read more

Love this food! Not a lot of seating but well worth it. I could've eaten everything on the menu. Ceviche is fresh and delicious! Must try! read more

Pukara on the Beach - Paella- fish - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Wow! That was a great meal!!! I had the seafood risotto and my wife had the steak risotto. Both cooked perfectly. Both very delicious. Will be back any time I'm in town. read more

Loved having lunch here! Right across from Deerfield pier, great location and very tasty food. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. They even gave our puppy water. Very welcoming and kind. read more

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The food and service was awesome!! The mixed ceviche had a variety of seafood and the medium spice was just enough heat! Will be returning soon. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Mixed seafood ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Great place a minute away from the beach. Very good prices and big portions, we got takeout and they even wrapped the takeout box so that the juices don't spill out! read more

Pukara on the Beach - Mix - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

We thoroughly enjoyed the two trios. The ceviche trio along with the starter trio. Both are good way to have a lot of flavor. Service was friendly and the location is right on the main area. read more

Pukara on the Beach - Ceviche trio - Peruvian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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