some of the best sit down local I've ever eaten. the owner is a sweet man and was so nice to us

Let me start off by saying that the Tamales were not that good. They were out of this world good. I will go out on a limb and say they are the very best I've ever had. Prior to seeing this establishment on DDD I had no idea what Peruvian food was. Boy am I glad I found out. On the outside this is a very unassuming place in a rather rundown strip mall. But I was taught not to judge a book by its cover. When we went in there I think we were expecting something that would have been some cheap rubbery junk. Man were we surprised when we had a 5 star dinner in a 2 star atmosphere. I was hooked after that. I totally loved it and have been a semi regular since what I believe was 2015. We go here from Wheeling. The only improvement I can suggest is to open one in the Northern burns so you can have more of my money. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for forever. I was happy to find a Peruvian restaurant nearby described as a "hole in the wall" that was made famous by Guy Fieri but I wasn't blown away by my experience. Flavor is there. The tamal was good but spicy. And the ceviche mixto had the texture of frozen fish. I wouldn't recommend getting fish here. I might keep looking for my go to Peruvian spot . read more

Taste of Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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In the middle of having an absolutely delicious meal. I have to come on and say everything about this restaurant is perfect. Very homey vibe with lots of places to sit. Our server Cecilia was prompt efficient and gave me and my partner incredible recommendations and service. I went outside my comfort zone and her recommendation was unbelievably good. Will be back over and over again. Worth every penny. Thank you Cecilia for being kind and thank you to the talented kitchen crew of Taste of Peru. read more

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The food here is amazing. I tried Tanta and Cabra recently and neither felt authentic. This is the best I've had since I left Florida. Great value, absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for the real thing. Thank you to the chef for the meal. read more

The chicken dish was actually surprisingly delicious. But the paella was not to my liking. I'm not sure if this is my personal preference but I usually enjoy Spanish paellas: cooked and baked in a pan with crispy rice bottoms and thin layer of rice on top with Spanish chorizo, shrimp in shell, and mussels, as well as a heavy saffron and white wine taste. This paella here is rather bland and light in comparison. read more

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Found this Peruvian restaurant randomly on Yelp. Didn't know it is very famous and had been on many magazine recommendations before. Food is very good and big portion. I got the Lomo saltado, classic Peruvian. Lots of beef and potatoes. Good flavor of stir fry. To help u digest you can drink some chicha morada. Don't see this corn drink in many places. Apparently Guy Fieri been here too and he loves it. Don't know if his opinion matters to u or not. For parking, since this is in a small shopping center, there is plenty of parking. And bus stop is right next to it. read more

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WOW! As a Peruvian, the food was delicious, and as close as authentic as it can get. We ordered the Ceviche Mixto and I was so pleased to see a variety of seafood blend and not just shrimp. The Anticuchos were also juice and savory! The service (Venezuelan server) was top notch and friendly. Totally worth the drive from Wisconsin. We will definitely be coming back! read more

The food here is delicious and authentic! I felt like I was back in Lima and the server was super sweet! read more

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came here for peruvian independence day because my friend (who is Peruvian) wanted to go out to celebrate!! she split the guy fieri special with another friend and said it was really good, so trust that !! i split the lomo saltado with another friend and it was good! i think Peruvian food overall is a bit heavy for my particular taste but the beef was marinated rlly well and i liked the onions in it as well. i wish there were more veggies but i still thought it was good for what it was! our waiter was rlly nice & they brought the food out rlly quickly. also, the decor inside is super fun & i love how much guy fieri is featured throughout the inside. read more

Taste of Peru - Lomo Saltado Guy Fieri's Favorite - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was on our DDD tour. So glad we stopped here. Service was good. The food was omg delicious! I got the arroz con mariscos. It was a nice big serving leaving me some for lunch the next day. It was even good cooling off as I snacked on it while we were driving. Definitely not a disappointing stop! read more

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I stopped by Taste of Peru and tried the Lomo Saltado--and wow, it was absolutely exquisite! Perfectly seasoned, tender beef with that classic wok-charred flavor that makes this dish a standout. Easily one of the better versions I've had. I also ordered the Yuca a la Huancaína. The huancaína sauce was tasty, but the yuca itself was a little too greasy for my preference--it could've used a lighter touch. The restaurant itself is very small, and it was uncomfortably hot inside, which made it hard to really relax and enjoy the meal. I'd probably opt for takeout next time unless the temperature situation improves. Overall, great flavors, but a better dine-in experience would take it to the next level. read more

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food: first time having Peruvian! great authentic place where you definitely get good portions for the price service: waiter was very nice and she was the only one working the whole restaurant ambiance: small interior read more

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First time here and decided to stop here for lunch on a Monday. The menu was quite extensive and we went with a few dishes that were recommended. We shared two empanadas call (one each , chicken and beef). Also had the combination ceviche which came with mussels, shrimp, scallops, and Seabass. Very fresh tasting and very lime-ey!!!! The other dish we tried was the aji chicken. Oh my----the chicken portion was ginormous!!! All was very tasty. The service was great. read more

Taste of Peru - Aji de pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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La mesera venezolana es la razón por la que voy a comer a ese lugar, demasiado TOPPPPP!

La mesera venezolana es la mejor en atención.. El problema eres tú!.. si no te gusta el arroz con pollo hazlo en tu casa y así evitan tener que aguantarse las hincha pelotas como tú!. He dicho!! read more

As delicious as the appetizers were, don't plan to order them unless you haven't eaten all day. The portion sizes are HUGE, and while it isn't a bad thing, my eyes were certainly bigger than my stomach. The tamal and kebabs were SO good. Definitely one of my favorite spots for chicken now. The Lomo Saltado was the perfect bite: a mix of everything starchy, fatty, and yummy. Definitely a dish I'm going to be dreaming about. One of the first places I had to take my phone out at during the meal just to tell folks about it. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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We arrived on the recommendation of a friend of a friend, following a concert, and were instantly transported to the gastronomic capital of the world. We were warmly welcomed, it was late, and we ordered a variety of the house specialities. Much to our delight, the lomo saltado was tender, perfectly seasoned, and accompanied by roasted vegetables and potatoes. The ceviche was bright and fresh, a flashback to "Mille Flores" Lima, Peru, with plump seabass (corvina), juicy corn and sweet potato. We have since appreciated their simple catering and always enjoy a dine-in or take-away meal experience. Try the Inca Cola, alfajores dulce de leche shortbread cookies, and other house favorites. Yum yum! read more

We keep coming back for the ceviche mixto, sopa a la minuta and polla a la parrilla. Really delicious food and the service is always attentive. read more

It has been many years but this place is emblazoned in my head forever. The food was so good that I ate my plate and then ordered another plate to go. I now have moved away but will always have fond memories. read more

Service was great and the food excellent. The creamy sauce with the chicken was so flavorful read more

Taste of Peru - Lomo Saltado Guy Fieri's Favorite - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was really good, but it was a little pricey (that's what takes it down a star for me along with how small the place is) . The service was great and the staff were friendly. I loved how they shared information about the culture with us. The ambience was nice too, with posters of iconic places in Peru. read more

i lived in peru and this restaurant made my taste buds think i was in lima. mussels and aji de gallina were impeccable. service was fast, kind, and attentive. the energy in the room was buzzing. 100/10 recommend read more

Fantastic Peruvian food! The loma saltado is so cravable! Such tender beef we could still cut it with a fork after microwaving it the next morning. And you would think white rice would be just a basic kind of side, but the rice tastes like it has a stick of butter in it. So yeah. Best white rice ever. Which goes just great with the beef-soaked fries. No, it is not the healthiest thing you could eat. But you're in too deep now. We were split on the chicken tamal. I thought it was great, but my dining partner thought the chicken tasted like canned chicken meat and didn't like the flavor or texture of the cornmeal. It was very pudding-like. Don't order it expecting anything like Mexican tamales. The ceviche especial lives up to the name. Fresh, briny shellfish with perfect levels of acidity. Between that and the chicken tamal appetizer, we had to bring most of the loma saltado home. Big portions. Pro tip: Heat up the remaining loma saltado the next morning and put a fried egg on it for a delicious breakfast that only has a 60% or 70% chance of inducing a heat attack. Very small, very homey atmosphere. Not remotely fancy, but clean and comfortable for a weeknight, half-assed kind of date. One server covering all the tables: Friendly and helpful, but you'll have to flag her down pretty hard. I'm a little concerned that she should see a doctor about her peripheral vision problem. read more

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First time trying Peruvian food. This was a super cute restaurant that embodied the culture of Peru. The waitstaff were very kind and patient. This place is BYOB so we enjoyed our bottle of Chardonnay with our meal. I tried the papa rellena (stuffed mashed potatoes), the anticuchos (cow heart skewer), and the lomo saltado My favorite was the lomo saltado. The flavors on the meat and veggies was to die for. I recommend this business for anyone who likes Peruvian food or would like to try it for the first time. read more

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Wow. I mean, I can't rave enough. Service was incredible and the food somehow topped it. Best lomo Saltado of my life and was introduced to aji de gallina. The last meal I want I want in this earth. Thank you to the kitchen and to Cecelia! This MADE my trip to Chicago. Please I beg you, try the aji de gallina. You won't regret it!! Your childhood will thank you! read more

I Love this restaurant! The food id amazing and e owner, Cesar, is a wonderful, attentive host. This music adds the final "TASTE OF Peru"

The friendliness and family run warmth were felt. Make a reservation on weekends as they do get very busy and they were doing a brisk takeout business as well. They turned away a few people while we were there. Live music started up as we were finishing (to head to a show) and seemed like a fun way to enjoy the restaurant. The food was fine to very very good. Standouts were the ceviche and the arroz pollo. We would eat the chicken and rice all day long. Portions were big! It's BYOB and in a very nondescript strip mall, but definitely worth a visit when you're in the area. read more

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After waiting for so long, I finally made it to Taste of Peru. I went on a Sunday noon and it was for sure packed. This is a really small restaurant so definitely take that in consideration when coming here. We started off with the Causa de pollo. It was incredible fresh and the layers were well distributed. Next, we had the Lomo Saltado and the Chupe de Mariscos. The Lomo was delicious, a little dry but still delicious. The Chupe de Mariscos was the star of the day and made the meal excellent. Overall, this is the most authentic Peruvian food I've had in the state. On a side note, the restaurants temperature was really hot. Maybe it was just unnoticed by the staff. Other than that this was a great experience and I will be back to try more dishes. read more

Taste of Peru - Chupe de Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So I got to try this place last night for birthday and it was SOOO good! You guys know I love a great "hole in the wall" type of place (they always have the best food) Taste of Peru was no exception. It's a very unassuming place but Inside and very warm. All the pictures and articles on the wall give it a home like vibe. I don't remember the waitresses name, but she was super sweet and very accommodating. I was in a no nonsense mood and order the Pollo al Vino. It's chicken stewed in Chablis wine,carrots , raisins, olives and sweet peas and it's served with rice .. ohhhhmyygaaaawd!!! The simplest foods have the best flavor!! It's a hearty meal without being overpowering . The flavors were mild and strong in just the right spots. I do believe there was some onion in there somewhere as well. Super super delicious! It was a bit of a hike for me seeing that I'm in the Pilsen area, but it was 100% worth it! 10/10 would absolutely go back and try some more things! Thank you guys for a great meal! Happy Holidays! read more

Taste of Peru - Pollo al Vino - Peruvian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place, empanadas are the best. I like the rice with seafood. Authentic Peruvian, I also liked how the waitstaff and cooks were enjoying themselves and clearly all friendly with each other if not actual friends. It's a cozy place and the decor makes me think it's been here a long time... in fact I think I may have been here 25 or 30 years ago. I don't know what took me so long to come back, but it's definitely a place I'll return to soon. Try to not fill up on the bread. read more

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This used to be one of my favorite places. We had a wonderful ceviche. But it was all downhill from there. The Guy Fiorri platter was a big disappointment. The main dish was a disaster. The beef was mostly grizzle and difficult to chew. The rice was a bit mushy. The grilled appetizer was tasty but over-cooked and dry. What a big disappointment from a place we used to love. BUT the ceviche was excellent. read more

The service and the food were both spectacular. I had the tallarín a la huancaina that was so good and an ají de gallina that made me feel like I was in front of a warm camp fire back in my home country. Will be returning soon for more! read more

OMG Definitely delicious food, fantastic service and an amazing menu.... Lots of fantastic options we enjoyed it all! Thanks again for a wonderful evening with amazing food! read more

What a gem! We head to Chicago at least twice a year as our daughter attends school there. We were tired from driving and looking for a decent meal before starting the move in process. We will be going back for sure! The 3 of us shared 2 dishes and had leftovers - the portions are generous. The Aji de Gallina was the family favorite, with perfectly shredded chicken, delicious sauce and spices that danced in your mouth! While we couldn't eat it all, we kept eating past being full. The lamb cooked in beer and wine with beans and rice was also delicious and if you like savory, it's definitely worth getting. The lamb is tender and the dish is so flavorful. My husband can't pass up sweet fried plantains, and these were amazing. Caramelized on the outside, tender and sweet - they had it all going on. There are so many items we want to try on this menu that we will be making it a stop each time we visit! There are so many photos of the food that I took pictures of the decor inside - it doesn't look like much from outside, but it's a great place with home cooked meals and super friendly staff! read more

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Best homey Peruvian restaurant in Chicago for sure. Definitely has the best prices in town. The staff is super friendly. Guy fieri was here too but as a born and raised Peruvian you should trust me more than him haha. Came here with my husband on a Sunday at 540pm and it got packed at 6p so definitely call ahead and make reservations. There's ice music too. Ceviche was our favorite spicy as requested. read more

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Great Peruvian food at reasonable prices. Small but staff is friendly and there is parking available. They also have music during the week. read more

Great friendly staff, large portions, food was flavorful, and nice ambiance. Lomo saltado was a repeat order from last year; I loved it too much to venture to another dish. Maybe next time. Ceviche was nice and fresh. read more

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We love this place; however, we haven't been back here since 2020 and we missed it. Their food is consistently good and their staff is nice. The restaurant is small so I recommend calling ahead if you are planning to go there on the weekends. We ordered lomo Saltado, seafood cheviche and tamal. These dish pair so with spicy sauce. read more

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Food was fine but I don't mind giving tips for people that need it. But when they added 20% for a party of 4 then stuck the electronic payment till in front of me and no receipt, it asked for the tip amount, of course I don't mind giving a hearty tip but tricking me into giving two is not right. I won't go back. Yes, it's my fault I should have asked for a receipt before paying. Just watch out if you eat here. read more