Peruvian food is one of the under-rated Latin food that has delicious flavors. And this literal…read morehole-in-the-wall in the mostly commercial warehouses of Vernon delivers & embodies this cuisine. Their empanadas are freshly made with vey juicy & flavorful sauce. The Aji de Gallina & Pollo al Jugo are so much better than the Argentinian empanadas. The Tallarin Verde had a wonderful bright pesto sauce & very soft noodles. And most of all, the Milanesa de Carne have very tender meat on a well-toasted bread. This was topped off by fast & friendly service. Overall a great experience worth coming back to & we shall. PS. My wife & daughter just ate the Pollo Saltado & they said it was better than El Pollo Inka. And the Alfajores was refreshing. They wanted me to get it again next time. Kudos to Jon-Carlo.

First impressions: When you 1st walk in the place looks closed. Restaurant is stuffy and doesn't…read morefeel like they have AC. The decor is outdated and it's very cluttered. Food: Loma saltado was 5 out of 10 - meat tasted strange ( freezer burn). Tallarin noodles good but the meat tasted freezer burn. The empanadas tasted 100% freezer burn and I couldn't eat the meat. Food didn't taste fresh at all( even the tomatoes and onions tasted like they were previously frozen. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

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.

We came here to try the Dine LA dinner menu. The greeter was welcoming and quickly seated us at the…read morewindow seat with a street view, very cozy. We ordered our drinks. I had the sangria and my girlfriend tried the mojito passion. Both drinks are refreshing. For appetizers, I tried the mussels with corn and onions. It's good. For entree, I tried the Lomo Saltado. The sautee beef has onions and tomatoes. The flavor is good and goes well with the rice. Dessert is not included in the Dine LA menu, but we wanted to try a Peruvian ice cream. The Lucum ice cream tastes good, it's buttery and has caramel and maple syrup flavor. It's a special Peruvian fruit. It's a good wrap for our dinner. We will like to come back to try more dishes.

Came in excited to try the food, but unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. We…read morewere seated right away but waited over 10 minutes without being acknowledged or even offered water. The waitress then served a table that was seated after us while we continued to wait. We even asked the hostess if we could order with her, but still no one came over. At that point, we decided to walk out and go to another restaurant. We understand restaurants get busy, but acknowledging your guests is the bare minimum. Unfortunately, we never even got the chance to try the food.

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.

The food was very delicious! The lady was nice. Really good spot, will definitely come back again…read moremore frequently.

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.

Have you been to the best restaurant in town??? Its Pollo Inka located located on Artesia, Gardena…read more The food is absolutely deliscious and fantastic. I've never been to Peru but sitting and eating there will make you feel that you're in a different world. Run by Antonio Atoche who is personable and friendly, He and his staff will make you feel comfortable and special. You'll feel like a VIP! I recommend you go and try the best Peruvian food in town! Your palette.friends and family will love you!!@ See you there soon!

I was very shocked to see the low rating. maybe 15 years…read moreago, someone introduced me to this restuarant. It was the first time I had Peruvian food. It was also the first time I had Peruvian food at the top of my Top 3 favorite type of food. Really fell in love with Peruvian Food at this restaurant. I was in the area so I stopped by to pick up some Lomo Saltado. Still amazing as I remembered it 15 years ago. Staff was friendly to me. A little confused on some of the comments about being pricey. The price here is way better than their neighboring places.

Lomo Saltado is probably in my top 3 favorite dishes in food. So much flavor. They make a decent…read moreLomo Saltado here, convenient for lunch, good service. The dining room has plenty of seating and televisions if you are going to eat here. Parking can be scarce if it's lunch hour due to a bustling group of neighboring businesses.

My family wanted to try some authentic peruvian food and my father mentioned trying this place out…read more After walking in at 7:10pm we were told we cannot dine in since they close at 8pm. This was the first time I've ever experienced this from a restaurant. I think not allowing you to dine in 50 min prior to closing is absurd, and I would be cautious of making a trip to this restaurant one hour before closing because you might not be able to eat your food fresh and only be given the option to carry out. Unbelievable. Thai food it is lol

Food was great. I ordered one drink: PISCO PAINKILLER and it was all foam, ice, and only 3-5 sips…read moreof the drink itself. Not worth it for only a few sips. It was cashless payment. I just saw my receipt and there are all these up charges: 1% service charge, 4% benefits surcharge, and another charge to use the cashless Sunday platform fee of $1.49, plus automatic gratuity, in case you didn't know and you tip on top of that. For the quinoa beet salad and a drink it was almost $60, not worth the meal but it was a cute rooftop place to try out.

Modern Peruvian inspired rooftop restaurant at the Hoxton Hotel on Broadway in Downtown LA. The…read moreelevator is straight from the entrance, and you'll see the sign that will instruct you to press "R". It's a small open air space, and it can get full right at dinner time, but if you go right as they open at 5pm, you'll be fine without reservations. The menu is limited, but it's all delicious! The Yuca Fries are a must! Fried and topped with chorizo. All of the sides sounded really good, but these are the best! The thigh meat chicken skewers are perfectly sauced, and can be ordered as an appetizer to be shared by two. All of the main dishes are meant to be shared. The prices are up there for the portions, but it's all a real treat for the taste buds, and the view is great! Highly recommend.

Mancora is back ! Their old chef is back and we ordered…read moreeverything! Service was great kind lady. We got the Arroz chaufa - fried rice Plátanos fritos - fried plantain Lomo saltado - beef with fries and rice Tallarín verde - green pasta with chicken Inca kola - Peruvian soda / taste like bubblegum with sprit

Heard good things but the food was only ok to me. Staff was nice though!…read more Lomo saltado: lacked flavor Ceviche: maybe just not what I was expecting or used to. Good but not for me Green pasta with steak: the steak was super thin, green pasta was nothing special

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.