Was craving pollo a la brasa so decided to try this place…read more The chicken was smoked so the skin was pretty soggy. I was not a fan but if you like that smoky flavor you might enjoy it. i ordered a 1/2 chicken and a 1/4 chicken. One was supposed to come with fries and salad and the other just salad. We ended up with 2 1:2 chickens all with salad. Pretty sure though i tried my best to order in spanish , we had some pretty serious communication issues. Water was not free and they charge a small credit card fee. The servers were very sweet. The price for the chicken and two waters with tip was about $50.

Chimpum Callao is a mom-and-pop Peruvian eatery run by an elderly couple in a suite at the Otto…read moreSquare Shopping Center in Logan Heights. I have driven through rougher parts of this neighborhood, however this plaza was well kept, and I felt safe during my visit. The inside had bare bones decor with folding chairs and tables for seating. Menu sheets were available in several spots. One side featured breakfast, drinks, and desserts. The other side listed the soups and entrees (beef, chicken, seafood). Although I could not find it on the menu, the man said Lomo Saltado was available which I ordered. I also selected a Causa Rellenade Pollo as an appetizer and a second entree, Aji de Gallina. The couple went to the kitchen to prepare my food while I waited. The promotional photos looked much more polished than what I received in styrofoam takeout containers. The Causa Rellenade Pollo had the most authentic appearance of my items. It was a layered mini casserole folded into a triangular shape. The top and bottom consisted of yellow potato with white chicken meat in the middle. The Lomo Saltado contained white rice on one side and then a stir fry of marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, and french fries along the top. The flavor lacked the strong vinegar and soy sauce I have tasted in this dish at other restaurants. The Aji de Gallina was a stew made by sautéing red onion, garlic, and ají amarillo together. Shredded poached chicken meat was then added. The combination was then thickened with cheese or milk. Half of a hard boiled egg garnished the top. This entree had the best taste of the trio because there was a good balance of tartness and savoriness. When it came time to paying my check, the cost was slightly higher than what was posted on the menu. I didn't want to dispute the charges as I felt bad because the owners seemed to be struggling for more patronage. With the mixed experience I had with the food I sampled, I gave a 3.5 star rating for Chimpum Callao Peruvian Restaurant.

THE BEST PERUVIAN RESTAURANT, consistently the best! Lived…read morein Peru years, husband is Peruvian, kids are too. We have been to every Peruvian restaurant in all of San Diego county. This is the most authentic and the most consistently delicious Peruvian food in all the county. Handicap parking, as well as regular parking around back. Street parking in front. This restaurant is nestled in and brings a huge smile to my face. Eli will welcome you like family and feed you like family. Oh how I wish I lived closer. Eli wanna move to Oceanside? : ) Was craving this restaurant's seco de carne. Not only did it not disappoint, it was even better than I remembered! Anytime we are in the area and they are open this is where we eat. I'm so excited they will be open longer hours. I actually schedule my Dr appts on days they are open so I can enjoy lunch here afterwards. It is truly THAT good. Service is efficient and friendly. Super clean! I've seen behind the scenes since I needed to cut through side door because I'm unable to walk inclines. Not the kitchen, the side door break room area. So clean. But you can see in kitchen by register, also so clean! They are so respectful of the Peruvian cuisine. Why mess with the country who gets top culinary awards?! They keep it authentic. Thank you! Took another seco home for my husband and lomo salado for my daughter and arroz con leche for me for dinner snack after my leftover seco. They both devoured their plates. Was hard to not order more items like her causa and ceviche and Yuka, but next time we will. My husband loves the sampler too. It's all great.

What a find in San Diego. Ordered ceviche causa, seco, and aji pollo…read more Perfectly seasoned, not too salty like many other Peruvian food. Will come back

Food was great but they didn't have enough servers to help with the amount of guests. It took a…read morewhile to get seated and to order. So just be prepared to wait a while, patience is needed. I had the the fettuccine with steak, but you can also choose veggies or chicken. My friend ordered the Tallarin Verde with steak which was very tender.

As a Peruano, I have to say I love the authenticity of Mama G's. You step into a a cute space…read moreadorned with Peruvian artifiacts and decorations. Our server was very attentive and I heard him explain all the plates to a table next to us. He was even wearing a Peruvian NT jersey! We weren't that hungry so we shared the fish ceviche and the lomo sandwich! The ceviche was very tasty and the leche the tigre tasted just right! All the authentic ingredients...next time I'd order it a bit more spicy. The fish did not taste that fresh so I wonder what they were using buy overall I'd say this is the best Peruvian ceviche I've had in SD....taste wise. The lomo sandwich was huge! My girlfriend and I split it and she couldn't finish her half. All the dishes looked very generously portioned which is very good for the price point. The sauce on the sandwich gave it a unique taste. 4 stars for now but because I didnt try the lomo saltado and the freshness of the fish in the ceviche. Will definitely return!

Such a cute place, good food and good service. Our server was very accommodating ! Would go again.read more

This place is 100% fab-u-lous. I had no idea that Peruvian food would taste THIS good. I've had…read morecuisine from Peru before, but c'mon. . . we left this lovely restaurant with HUGE smiles on our faces. Talk about customer satisfaction. It's guaranteed at Coya. Everyone who waited on us were attentive and personable. Coya Peruvian Secret lived up to precisely what their name suggests. . . so let's keep it on the down low. Shh, it's better that way.

One of my students recommended this place. I've definitely been missing some Peru flavors, wanted…read moreto see if it lived to its hype. AMBIANCE Parking: Liberty Station parking--pretty manageable but can get busy during peak hours. Seating: Shared seating throughout the public market, so it might take a minute to find a table. Vibes: Welcome to Liberty Station! A festive area pretty much throughout the week. Whether its a place to eat, partaking in a event, or just hanging out - this is your spot. The area itself is a lively food hall energy with. It's not a sit-down restaurant vibe, but more of a grab-your-food-and-find-a-seat kind of experience. A lot of options around, but this spot holds its own with bold Peruvian flavors. FOOD / DRINKS Pesto (Tallarinines Verde) Chicken (Recommend) Solid dish. Rich portion - huge piece of chicken and good amount of pasta mixed well with that herb-forward pesto sauce (Tallarinines Verde) - with a more creamy + umami-forward than your usual pesto It's a bit of a fusion take compared to traditional Peruvian dishes, but still flavorful and satisfying. Good portion and definitely filling. Chicha Morada (Recommend) Refreshing and smooth. Slightly sweet with those subtle spice notes (like cinnamon/clove vibes), which makes it a perfect balance to the savory food. A classic Peruvian drink and a must-try if it's your first time. SERVICE Quick and efficient--typical of a market-style setup. You order, grab your food, and go. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Good selections, delicious food, and steady vibes. Good spot for casual Peruvian food while exploring Liberty Station. It leans more quick-service + accessible rather than a full sit-down experience, but the flavors still come through. The chicha morada is a must, and the pesto chicken is a solid pick if you want something filling. Best wishes to Chefs - Fredy, Tony, and the rest of the Latin Chef team! TIPS * Great option if you want to try Peruvian flavors without committing to a full restaurant

Peruvian food in Liberty Station caught my eye. You order, get a beeper, and then pick up when it's…read moredone. The seating can be a little tough during peak hours but there were some bar seats in front of the Latin Chef. I ordered the lomo saltado and tallarines saltado de res. Both dishes were pretty salty and overpowered the rest of the flavors in the dish. Unfortunately, the portion for the proteins were pretty sparse too given the price. Overall, it was an okay spot but didn't feel authentic.

Wow is all I can say, the flavor combination of a pork sando has never been so complimented by a…read moreyam and onions. What adds to this food experience is the sauce that they give you both green and orange and they are both so delicious. I'm always a doubter when it comes to high ratings like did they offer some promotion? What I found was this authentic Peruvian spot that really outdoes itself in fresh, simple and flavorful ways. Service was great and I got the pork sandwich and a flan. Probably not the healthiest but wow the taste was there! Also clean interior that was nicely decorated to reflect the Peruvian culture.

I had been here once before and it was recommended by one of my old coworkers who is from Peru. She…read moresaid this place is as authentic as it gets and I'm happy to report it is fantastic! The place is clean and the workers are very nice and patient when answering questions. This time around, I got the special: Arroz c/Pollo Y Papa Huancaina and my guy got the Chicharron sammich. I had them put the papa huancaina on the side because I wasn't sure if I would like it, but man was I proven wrong. It was delicious! Everything we got was delicious, honestly! I couldn't get enough of my chicken dish and didn't want to share it with my guy. His sammich was also very tasty and the pork was soo juicy. We ended up taking some dessert to go as well: Budin (bread pudding) and Chocolate Cake. The chocolate cake was a bit dry, but not sweet, which I liked. The bread pudding was freshly made and packed and we had to get it. I have never liked bread pudding in my life, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. That should tell you something. If you get the chance to come here, don't miss the chance! You won't regret it.

Easy parking, clean, tasty food, great service! Our favorite…read morewas the ceviche. We tried also lomo saltado, the meat was good quality and tasty. We also tried Picarones as dessert. Everything was delicious. We will eat here again. Also we like being able to watch the fifa soccer cup while we were eating.

Download app to get points. We got so much food and you can't add points afterwards. Receipt says…read moreadd app to get points but we did that and it didn't give us the points unfortunately. So ask for app before ordering and maybe that's how you can get points. Anyways just wanted to add that. Now for my review: When I say I crave this chicken sandwich... I know many places have chicken sandwiches, sure, but THIS place has THE chicken sandwich!!!! I highly recommend asking if you can add sweet potato to your chicken sandwich. They did mine for 50¢. The sandwich is delicious as is but adding that sweet potato.... Ridiculously delicious!!!!! I did a little dance in my chair after each bite. Seriously. Happily went to do my taxes knowing this place was near and I could finally get this sandwich again. Trust. It's not JUST a sandwich, the bread is fresh! Airy and crunchy and great on its own. The chicken in the US just is not good, but these ladies cooked it and shredded it and added Peruvian Mayo (which is better) and yummy tiny crispy potatoes (fries) and it's just oh so good. My husband's cousin makes these sandwiches in Peru and his was best I'd tasted but his bread isnt made in house, and his restaurant is alllllll the way in Peru. Peruvian Spot is right here!!!! Yay! Sad they aren't open on Mondays but every one needs a time off, so understandably. Bummer all the Peruvian restaurants choose Mondays to take off. Anyways seriously I'll come here JUST for the chicken sandwich. Kids got Salchipapas and enjoyed them. Hubby got lomo saltado on tallarines verdes. Not a lot of lomo salado but I tried it and the pasta was yummy on its own. The steak was prepared nicely. Hubby adding a few fries from kids Salchipapas and that made the dish take off. Meaning it was even better. Usually when one gets lomo salado with pasta then fries are omitted so that's normal but trust, ask for a side order of fries and add them. Takes it up a level. Their ice cream is great but they were out. Well makes sense cause it's really delectable. Try it when they have more. Passion fruit drink was yummy. I get the heathy drink, I think it's the barley one. Soooo goooood. I wish I got more for the price, but it's like coffee cup amount. I still get it each time cause it's very tasty. Price point is painful. That's kinda how it is everywhere unfortunately. I noticed menu prices were different on the bill once I got home. Not sure the reasoning. Like a dollar each item. Prices are high everywhere, so if you are gonna pay, get quality items. For me the chicken sandwich is so worth it. Can't do it often, I live far away so that helps with the temptation lol. But yay finished taxes, that's a hurdle so let's celebrate with my craving. Oh and the restaurant is so clean! White n red for Peru! Fun Peruvian decor. Don't leave without popping into the bathroom, I don't take my phone inside bathrooms unless I'm alone, so sorry no photos. But they were intentionally fun in choosing their bathroom decor. Gotta be the BEST Peruvian bathroom easy! They definitely had fun designing their restaurant. And service... they take care of their restaurant and customers. Love the alfajores earrings! So fun!!!!!! Speaking of alfajores, my son got one. I tasted it, yummy. We lived in Acarí so there they make them huge and more flaky. I've yet to find those anywhere. But here they are made the more traditional way. The way I made them. They actually tasted like mine. And I'm picky lol and I approve. I especially like I didn't have to make them lol because it takes time and you gotta work fast when making a lot. I made over 100 for an event for free so I'm burned out. Nice to know where I can get them. Heads up, they are over $3 for one or $9 for 12. Didn't realize that price difference so go for the 12. These ladies seem to enjoy their restaurant and several repeat customers came in. Oh and they have a play area. My kids are older but this place is kid friendly! So bring the whole fam. Well until next Dr visit down this way, I guess I'll have to deal with my craving with patience. Oh as them to half your sandwich. They are huge. I forgot to ask and ate the whole thing lol. Well hubby had a few bites. But I was sooooo full. My own fault. lol. I usually have them half it so I have half then and the other for dinner. So full today I skipped dinner, seriously. So yes it's expensive but think of it as two meals.

Very good food and drinks, and the atmosphere was electric and authentic Spanish! Great service…read morewith nightclub type energy! Live latin music made the evening vibe even more electric! A nice, cozy spot to enjoy tapas, music, and dancing. A definite redo my next time I visit San Diego!

Thank you Brian for your services ! Such an amazing bartender and very welcoming thank you so much…read morefor am night I celebrate my wedding with so much fun