The menu has changed. However the flavor is still there. This time we had the chicha morada BBQ…read moreribs. They were delicious. We had never had it before. They didn't have arroz con leche on the menu anymore which was a bummer.

They adorn the place with peruvian flags around the restaurant. The menu, thankfully, was in…read moreEnglish and Spanish so I was able to explore all the variety of options. They have a Asian fusion menu but I ultimately went for the pollo saltado. It was cooked well and it is the only place where they have a really spicy green sauce. Without it can be a little bland. They also had a few chicken pieces with bone. My friend ordered the beef heart. He said it was delicious. The cheviche however was way too spicy for him. Despite him asking it to be mild. The star of the dinner was the chicha drink. It was sweet and refreshing. The service could have been quicker being that it was not that busy on the weeknight. Also the prices are alot more than other local Peruvian restaurants.

The women who runs this place reminds me of my grandma... she's so nice!…read more Came here for lunch and the meal was great. They have 9$ lunch specials on weekday's, which I got, while my friend got the ceviche. Both our meals were fantastic- you can tell the corvina was super fresh while my soup and pork chop was cooked to perfection. Make sure to get the emoliente- it's freshly brewed and very unique. It kind of reminds me of sweetened herbal tea with barley and fruit overtones.

They hung up on me twice for not speaking spanish (i do know enough to place an order, they just…read moredidnt give me the chance), before i was able to place an order for take away. A modest restaurant, that seems to be run by family/close friends, which turned out to be some of the best peruvian food ive had in New Jersey so far. I really was craving ceviche and peruvian fried rice when I stumbled on this local store on Yelp. I did have difficulty placing an order at first, but once the man realized i speak some spanish and wanted to order food, he seemed to try to apologize and took my order. When i came in for pickup i was greeted by two workers who did indeed only speak Spanish. I think they forgot to cook my order because when i asked them about my pickup, the man was startled and asked me to wait an addition 10 minutes. After waiting, i received my order and paid (cash only). As a side note, they do have two small tables set outside for those who want to dine in. Despite the issues I had with getting my food, i have to say I am very impressed with the amount and quality of food. It really took me back to food in Peru and I was so happy to have found a good local shop. We asked for the spicy ceviche mixto and arroz chaufa mixto as well. The ceviche had a very good kick and was the best Ive had in NJ. Arroz chaufa was served in a large tray and was an unbelievable portion size. It looked and tasted very home-made and definitely could serve at least 2-3 people. For the price, taste, and quality of food, i dont think you could find better in NJ. It definitely adds fierce competition to larger peruvian restaurants. I know I had difficulty ordering but I do appreciate the hustle of a family serving its community. If you speak spanish or are willing to pick up google translate Id definitely recommend coming here. Will be back!

Food is great, the service was pleasant and fast and prices were super reasonable. Please don't…read morechange.

I have been here a few times, and I have to say that the food is amazing! This restaurant is nice…read moreand clean and always full of families enjoying a wonderful affordable meal. The Seafood Ceviche is by far some of the best that I've had in the area. And as for the Fried Red Snapper, it couldn't be any fresher. Also, if you're into Stews, you would definitely enjoy the Seafood Sudado it's incredible! As for the wait-staff's service it's hit or miss. The couple of other times that I have been here I had to wait for a prolonged period of time to even be handed a menu. But as for this recent visit, the wait-staff was on point! So it kind of made up for the other times that I was here and the service was lacking. All in all, this is a solid Peruvian Restaurant, with amazing food at great prices and consistent food preparation. I'll definitely will be returning from time to time to indulge myself in some of this fine Peruvian cuisine, and you should too! So, definitely check out Santa Barbara Peruvian Restaurant next time you're in the mood for some Ceviche.

Came here on a saturday afternoon and place was not busy! Was quickly atended too and given a menu…read more I will say the options are limited but all are the top peruvian cusines! I went with a seafood platter and it did not disappoint! I asked for sauce and the lady who i presume is the owner went and found some tartar sauce which was perfect for the plate! Overall the taste was great and i do recommend!

I wanted to try something different, so I decided to order from El Gordo after reading some of the…read morereviews. I ordered delivery and tried the chicken lomo saltado and the chicken arroz chaufa. The lomo saltado was good overall. It was well seasoned, but I wish it came with a little more sauce because there wasn't enough to mix into the white rice. The chicken pieces were also a lot thicker than I like. My favorite was definitely the chicken arroz chaufa. It was full of flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. The only thing that disappointed me was the green sauce. I was looking forward to it, but it was really watery and lacked both spice & texture I was expecting. Overall, I'd order the arroz chaufa again and would try something different on the menu.

This is a wonderful find! We love Peruvian food (and we just traveled to Peru this past January),…read moreand we thought this was great. Most area Peruvians are very humble places, but this is the probably the most elegant, upscale one we've been to. The food was really good: we ordered the ceviche norteño, the lomo saltado, and the grilled skirt steak with sides (including maduros, chaufa, and yucca), and the pollo a la brasa. For drinks we had pisco sours and old fashioneds with chicha. Everything was carefully prepared. The ceviche was delicious, the steak perfectly cooked. The potatoes in the lomo saltado were wedges rather than the traditional French fries, and the pieces of beef were big and juicy and cooked medium rare (to our order) and overall much better than what we usually get in lomo saltado. There were also good sauces to accompany everything. And our waitress was so attentive and friendly! The interior is nicely decorated and includes several slightly whimsical illustrations of ancient Incas. There were a number of big screen TVs playing which might be annoying to some, but this was during the World Cup. Not sure if they're always on.

This place is pretty mid at best for me. I came for lunch because I saw their Instagram…read moreadvertisements for $12 lunch specials so I was like let me try this local spot. Oh I was so wrong. To start they charge automatic gratuity for a 2 top? If you're going to do that tell the guest that the tip is included, instead it seems like they hope you don't see it and double tip. Kinda shady. Then they charge you 3% for using a credit card. I hate any business that does this. This is a business expense for you not me. If you don't like the extra fees as a business then become a cash business only. Problem solved. Anyway I came for lunch and food was either too salty, dry and smokey like the Pollo a La Brasa which by the way was the worst I've her had in my life or just bland like the aji chicken with no real in between it just felt like nothing was cooked with love. Just food thrown on a plate to me. Plus why is there no lunch menu printed? If you didn't know about the lunch special I don't think the waiters would bring it up to you either as an option. Service was ok nothing memorable about it either. Yet they managed to give me the wrong potato for my to go order( I did order to go for family but should have waited to eat the food first while dining in) and not the causa I wanted even though they literally type in my order as I give it and then they charge an automatic gratuity too for a to go order is crazy. Restaurant is a little too bright and those lights need to be dimmer to create a better atmosphere and maybe clean up the scratches on the walls. Drinks look pretty good but didn't try any. I think come here for the drinks but not the food. Nothing special about anything I tried. But hey maybe I came with a bad cook working that day on a Friday. Anyway try it for yourself if you want but I probably won't be coming here again. I felt like I wasted my $50 here and I hate wasting money.

We came here on a Sunday morning for some traditional Peruvian breakfast…read more We ordered two pan con chicharron and a chicken tamale. For a drink, we went with the jugo especial. The pan con chicharron was incredibly packed, I could not even fit it in my mouth, so much flavor yet little fat. The tamal was good, not the best I've had but pretty solid. Both were "true" Peruvian servings. The jugo especial was very good!! It took me back to going to the mercado back home and getting one. The service is absolutely incredible. The owner is incredibly sweet and told us his story about his family's restaurant back home. They have plenty of seating and a nice bar area as well. I will most definitely be coming back to give their lunch and dinner dishes a try!

We came here on a Wednesday night around 730. Looks like a fairly new place with not alot of foot…read moretraffic but I'm glad we took a chance and went inside for dinner. Their food is 10/10 with large portions, fair prices and most importantly, the food was flavorful and hit the spot! steak fried rice- lots of umami, generous portion and topped with scrambled egg. This is a must order! Bistek Ala pobre- a bowl of white rice, fried plantains, French fries and 2 pieces of steak seasoned very well. Breaded chicken with rice and plantains and fries- thinly breaded and crispy, a generous portion as well! Lime lemonade - a carafe we order- sweet and flavored just right! Base ceviche- a must order as well! Perfectly balanced and seasoned with lime and everything needed for a great ceviche. They have other kinds but I'd gladly order this again. Street parking, service is friendly, credit cards/ cash. Restrooms are clean.

I stopped into this restaurant for lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street. When I walked in,…read moreit was a cozy, small restaurant! I ordered with a nice man Jose. I ordered: Mixed Ceviche Jarra De Chicha Motada 1/4 Roasted Chicken with Salad and Fries Fried Rice with Shrimp Peruvian Style Tallarin Saltado with Beef Tres Leches and Rice Pudding My favorite dishes were the tallarin saltado and the Tres Leches! It was a really good experience all in all!

I just placed a to go order including half a chicken chaufa con Mariscos and it is absolutely…read moreamazing. I wanted Peruvian food and this place is a win. The service was great if you want Chaufa you have to wait a little bit it's well worth the wait!

Authentic Puerto Rican Foooood!!…read more PROS 1. Chicken Stew was Delicious! 2. Baked Chicken was Delicious! 3. Beef Stew was Tender and Delicious. 4. Mofongo was made well. 5. Alcapurias was made well and freshly fried! 6. Pepper Steak Stew was Tender and Delicious! 7. Rice and Peas was cooked well. 8. White Rice was cooked well. 9. Friendly Staff. 10. Prices are Reasonable. 11. Portions are Huge. 12. Uber Eats Friendly. Yesss!

Delicious Puerto Rican food! Everything is made with love on the spot. You can smell how great it…read moreis from outside. It's the holiday season, so if you're looking for pasteles, you're in luck. They can give them to you as is (wrapped in banana leaves) or they can actually cut them out and prepare them for you to eat in/ take out. I had rice, beans, and stewed chicken. The portions are HUGE! For being a small restaurant, they're doing their best with covid. Social distancing is enforced, there is very limited seating, and the staff wears masks. If I'm in the area again, I'm coming back!