Stopped by Tataypa for lunch yesterday. Peruvian is criminally underrated, so it's interesting to see it at the mall food court. I opted for their #1 which is their lomo saltado and chicha morada - traditional Peruvian drink made of blue corn, pineapple, and other flavors. Taste wise, it's similar to Jamaica. My partner wasn't a fan of the drink, but I honestly didn't mind it. I do wish they offer the mayacuya (passionfruit) instead since that's up my alley. Staff serviced me that day quoted me 4 mins since they were making a fresh batch of fries. It's typically served mixed in with the beef and sauces, but that would make it soggy if they put it on the hot plates. I went with fried rice and it was pretty tasty. Beef was overcooked, but then again it was under the heat lamp and understandable for a mall set up. I got more fries than beef, so I hope to see an a la carte option in the future. Decent meal overall. Maybe returning depending on the cravings. read more

I ordered a combo here after going to Auntie Anne's and seeing that the price of a pepperoni pretzel was nearly $10... for $15, the price was right for a combo plate with drink at this place. The comparisons to Panda Express are valid, however, they do not do it as good as Panda. The menu is HIGHLY confusing. As a first time customer, and first time trying "Peruvian" food (other commenters mention it's not authentic) , I looked to the menu to figure out how to order. Because the food was laid out in hot plates in the front, I expected a setup similar to Panda, where you choose what size plate you want and then choose your side and protein. But they didn't have any such option on the menu. It only listed combo meals that were pretty much the same except of the choice of meat. So basically, all the combos come with a meat, white rice, fries, and their specialty drink as the default. But this isn't really obvious and I had trouble deciding, since I was unfamiliar with the cuisine. (for example, it doesn't say "drink" , it says "----" whatever that specific drink was called, idk I have not idea what it was) Anyway, suffice to say, I was highly confused and asked the woman working what comes on the plate, or how do I order, etc. The options she gave were equally as confusing. Apparently there are the combos, listed on the menu, and then there's another option to build your own, which is unlisted. If I understand correctly, it includes the rice and two meats? I honestly can't be sure and I wondered if it was a different price since it had two meats but I didn't ask. She also mentioned that for the combo meal, I can substitute the white rice with fried rice, and the fries with vegetables. Again, not really apparent. At this point a line was forming behind me and I was more confused than ever. The longer I stood there, the more I felt that she was making me feel dumb for the shortcomings of the establishment. So I let someone go ahead and just decided to get the #1 combo to keep it simple. I subbed the white rice for fried rice and the fries for veggies because two starches on the plate was doing too much. Also someone please tell me if serving fries with Peruvian food is a normal thing? Anyway, I finally got to the register and she asked me what drink I wanted and I was like... "the one on the menu?" I don't even know what it is and again, it's highly confusing that the drink choice is listed that way! So the food. It wasn't bad, I can tell that it's toned down for the American palate, even though I've never had Peruvian food before. It takes pretty generic generally. The drink kind of reminded me of grape, which I wasn't a huge fan of. Conclusion: The food is good value and serviceable for a cheap and quick lunch but they definitely need to rethink how they present the menu and work on not alienating customers. 2 stars for the terrible experience read more

Cheap, filling, and quick Peruvian! I was shocked at the portions based off the price. Came here after running some errands and wanted something quick. The woman helping with ordering was so sweet, she asked if I ever had Peruvian food and gave her recommendations, also letting me sample their pollo saltado. I ended up going with their #8 combo priced at $12.50 which got me their chicha morada soda and tallarin taypa. I got my food super quick and when I saw the portions i was shocked! This plate was huge compared to what you would get for $12.50 at other restaurants. Their Chicha Morada (the purple soda) is a drink made of blue corn and other herbs and is delicious! I'm not really sure how to explain this flavor, but give it a try! As for the noodles, although I got a huge portion, I wish they would have given a little more of their green aji with it. I ate about half the plate before running out. However, I think it is an extra charge to get more sauce. Overall great spot for a cheap filling meal! read more

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Tataypa Peruvian piqued my interest. The price point is very appealing. I enjoyed my Lomo Saltado and overall the green sauce makes the dish. Make sure to get the fresh batch! Decent food. The quality is just okay but the price is good! read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

It did remind me of Panda Express. Very similar in flavor, menu options, and combinations. Portions were generous but not sure it stood out.

Price was good for the amount of food I got, but the food itself was one dimensional, and one of the workers was very stingy with the green sauce, which is the one thing that made it slightly less one dimensional. The one male worker who was there on 5/26/26 was very friendly and explained all of the dishes I asked about and warned me the food would be hot. But he went on a break and I had to ask the larger woman was there for more green sauce, and she was very clear that she could only give me ONE more tiny container, despite me seeing a fridge full of them behind her. These tiny containers probably cost them less than 5 cents to make, and it's not like I'm trying to take a lot home - she could see that I was eating at the table right in front of the stall. The experience was ruined. She saved the business 5 cents and lost a potential repeat customer. Not very smart business. Oh, and the purple corn drink tasted like bubble gum from the 90s. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Green sauce containers - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Saw this new spot at the mall and was intrigued. At first it looked like Chinese food, but after taking a closer look it was actually Peruvian. The lady working there explained that it's Chinese Peruvian fusion called Chifa, since Peru has a large Chinese community. They were nice enough to offer some samples so I decided to give it a try. I ended up getting fried rice, veggies, Peruvian orange chicken, and the lomo saltado beef. Overall the food quality was decent. The lomo saltado had a lot of onions and the beef was a bit tough though. Flavor wise it reminded me a bit of something like Panda Express level, nothing amazing but still good enough to eat. One thing that kinda surprised me was I asked for a soda refill and they said no, which felt a little weird since soda is probably the cheapest thing to refill. Anyways it was interesting to try something new. I might give it another shot sometime but for now it was just okay for me. read more

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Ugh I wish this place was really good but it was just okay. It was an awesome concept cuz I don't know any place that has fast food peruvian or in a food court. The lomo saltado was popular but it wasn't even good. It was really plain and didn't really capture the taste of what it's supposed to taste like. I really liked their orange chicken here but it's not even peruvian though. The rice and noodles were good, the noodles were different and very light. Other than that, this place was just ok and wouldn't go back again. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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As a person who has gone to Peru, I can vouch that this is excellent quality and taste for the price! I ordered the lomo saltado combo with beef which came with a chica morada drink for only $16! Such a good price for a very well served combo. All the food is premade so the service was very fast and the workers were friendly and professional. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm craving Peruvian food! read more

14.99 then $16.56 after tax. Definitely not worth it and I will stick to my fav Peruvian spot Mr.Pollo. 1 the service was not friendly whatsoever. The lady behind the counter looked up at us then kept packing the past order then finally helped us and she asked what I wanted and then I responded the number six please and she replies in Spanish and says "so the number six" and I responded in Spanish and then she looks me up and down and just says "pay there" and I am so shocked because? Incredibly rude The food is very dry, no flavor. Fries were dull and plain and the rice portion was way too much to balance it. And the meat and onion was very flavorless. I am very disappointed because I was expecting it the way I have Lomo Saltado anywhere else but it disappointed me I think respectfully by far I would truthfully rate this as the last place to consider peruvian food. You get plantains 2x , a 1/4 portion of plain fries, sunny side up egg 1x, 1/3 portion of meat.. I had about 4 pieces of beef... and a bed of rice and one aji verde small sauce container. The chicha morada drink is also incredibly sugary, you can hardly taste dominant flavors.. the cinnamon, lime, and pineapple. I would compare it to a popsicle stick.. plain sugary . read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Excited to see a Peruvian spot open in the food court! Chifa dishes are Chinese-Peruvian fusion, so it does feel a bit like a Peruvian-style Panda Express. I've dined at several Peruvian restaurants in LA and even traveled to Peru, so I was curious to see how this concept translated to a fast-casual food court setting. I think the concept is good, but fast food under heat lamps didn't quite work, the food we got wasn't even warm, so temperature control definitely needs improvement. On the plus side, the staff were super friendly, and I appreciated the samples to help us choose our dishes. We tried the seasoned fries (delicious), lomo saltado (the beef was a bit chewy), and chi jau kay (chu hou chicken). The ti pa kay is a sweet and sour chicken with tamarind sauce. Overall, the food was okay, but improving the temperature would make a big difference. I love that I can swing by the food court anytime and grab a refreshing chicha morada purple corn drink! read more

Okay place to try. The staff was very nice and will give you samples. The food was just okay. The dishes tasted very sweet but nothing special. The fried wonton was overcooked, it hurt my mouth to eat it. Price is comparable to other fast food places. read more

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The good: Conveniently located at the Santa Anita mall food court. Easy to view menu board with pictures. Helpful employee to explain the food items for first time Peruvian food tryers. The bad: a bit pricey with combos ranging from $13.80 to $14.99. I ordered the Lomo Saltado con Tallarin Verde, which is basically steak and veggies with green noodles. Steak was cooked okay but portion size had me eating more onions and tomatoes than actual steak. The noodles were a bit bland with the green sauce. I've had better lomo saltado at hole in the wall Peruvian restaurants around LA. read more

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Skip the next 3 long paragraphs if you want to get to the food and not the mindset before the food. Played grass volleyball for several hours and then went to the gym after in the mall. Was wandering around the mall, then was sold some shoe cleaning products from a Latino salesman who shined my shoes for free. Very nice and funny guy, and I was like sure I'll spend. So why does this irrelevant info matter you may ask? I was hungry and I was questioning my life choices, this is the frame of reference. So then I quickly scanned the food court and immediately ran into "Tataypa," and since it looked new I was willing to give it a go. I asked for four different samples, the lady was super nice, food was good enough but was I hungry or did it taste good? I always question this. Food just taste better when you're extra hungry. While in line, I asked the lady about the name "Tataypa," and she told me it means grandma (tata) and (y) dad (pa)." I told her "tatay" means dad in Tagalog and pa is also dad, so in the Filipino language, it's dad dad lol. So now that you read my journal entry. Let's dive into the food. I got a 2 entree/2 side plate with a drink for around $16.23. I ordered Tusan Chicken, Beef Lomo Saltado, Fries, and Chiufa Rice, and the Chicha Morada. So the flavors are very Asian (Chinese) and the feels are very Panda Express. Panda is a staple fast food, maybe I was expecting some other notes, and maybe it was achieved with that side sauce of Aji Verde. It was the bright Latin flavor I needed to cut some of the sweetness of the Tusan chicken. That Aji Verde sauce is delicious, it reminds me of the Herdez Guacamole salsa. The Tusan Chicken was alright, it was very reminiscent of sweet and sour chicken, even had pineapples in it, and sweet. Maybe overly sweet? Personally it's not a contender for orange chicken. Not sure I just kept dipping it back into the Aji Verde sauce. Next the Beef Lomo Saltado reminded me of two things. First, the French Style Beef plates you get at Chinese restaurants, usually that's filet mignon, I'm not sure what cut they used, probably a chuck? Onions do have a kick in this and aren't fully carmelized, there might have been some other things but yeah beef and onions. But at some point, it reminded me of my grandma's beefsteak dish (Filipino bistek), beef/onions, marinated in a citrus. And that's when a tear was close to falling when I remembered my brother saying that "he missed my grandma's food, and it was always a slice of heaven." Bam dipped it in some aji verde and it was even more magical. The fries are fries, good enough, maybe prefer crispier cause the sauces make them soggy but good enough, on par with Wingstop minus the seasoning I suppose. The Chiufa Rice, it's fried rice but for me, it's a little strong with the five spice. I tasted it and I was like, oh man lol I had just used five spice not too long ago and yep I wasn't too thrilled. The Chicha Morada, alright this drink was delicious. Purple corn drink, I was expecting something corny like the review I just did but it was surprisingly tart and fruity. I loved it, this might be a contender for jamaica, it was so many bright notes. I really enjoyed this out of all the things. To summarize, the service was great, the food wasn't to die for but it was alright if you're hungry enough. But if you want to wrap your brain between Asian and Latino food, bouncing between two cultures, you can achieve that by trying the entrees and continuously dipping it in the aji verde sauce. The aji verde and the chicha morada, those were the stars. It definitely makes me want to explore more Peruvian restaurants though. I was gonna give them a 3 but decided that those fusion things really get dips of nostalgia across a whole lifetime. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Tusan Chicken, Lomo Saltado, Fries, Chiufa Rice with a Chicha Morada - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

It's unfortunate to come to a place like this... Our Peruvian food is not meant to be treated like fast food!!! I would definitely never come back to eat here again. Let me explain -- to start, you order your food and it comes with a drink, which is chicha morada. We ordered tallarín verde, chaufa, and a passion fruit juice. When my food arrived, I tried the chicha and it was awful... it had way too much clove, and the flavor tasted like bubble gum instead of chicha. I asked the server if she could please replace both of my drinks because the taste was not right, and she told me, "Sorry, but I have to charge you for them." Very rude, no kindness at all -- she had a straight face the whole time, not even a smile. I told her, "Don't worry, I'll pay for them." (Maybe that's why the place is empty.) The tallarín verde lacked salt... the meat was thin, small, and tasted like vinegar. The rice wasn't properly cooked -- not fluffy at all. The pollo chijaukay tasted like orange chicken with a sweet sauce. You know what saved the meal? The green ají -- they only gave me one per order -- and the passion fruit drink was good. Terrible food... awful service... and the atmosphere... it's located inside the Santa Anita mall. read more

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Food is flavorful and tasty! Really adds to the variety of food offerings in the mall. Staff is friendly and will let you sample the food. I have gone frequently and have not been disappointed. Give it a try! read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Generous portions! - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

They need to let you pick your own drink when you order a combo not what ever weird drink they give you read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Lomo - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

My family and I had been waiting for this place to open. We absolutely love Peruvian food and will travel anywhere for it. We know good food and are blessed to have several options nearby. But seeing this place coming to the food court made us happy and excited to support a new small business of a cuisine we love! Unfortunately, our first experience was a disappointment but we don't regret it because we did want to support. Let's just say we realize it's a soft opening and they're still getting the hang of it all and I really hope they improve because I do want to see them succeed. The good: warm welcoming excited smiles! Samples offered of anything we wanted to try. The samples were very tasty! Clean place, clean staff, chefs in chef uniform, good color scheme throughout, delicious looking food. The "needs improvement": -the food temp. The samples we got came fresh from the pot BUT were cold. A big no for many reasons. I think just learning how to use the warmer correctly should solve this. -food flavor: this is unlike any of the Peruvian food I have had. The lomo saltado (although the beef was tender and good) tasted like sautéed steak tips with ZERO soy or Smokey flavor. It also didn't have French fries in it and I was told it's because they disintegrate in the warmer. Makes sense. But they did have a batch of tasty looking fries right next to the lomo saltado and I asked if 2-3 could be tossed into my plate to mix in with the lomo for an authentic option. The lady said she could sell me a side of fries if I wanted? Also regarding flavor, maybe they toned down the Peruvian flavor to attract a wider base of clientele? I promise if they kept the Peruvian flavor they would succeed ! -portion: I think I was expecting a generous portion because that's what their sign says but I honestly got like 5 pieces of inch sized meat in the two item combo. The rice barely filled 3/4 of the rice part of the plate. In my bowl (one side one entree), same deal: stingy portion of noodles and lomo. We were the last customers too so I don't know why they had to be cheap with the servings. That was disappointing. -erase of ordering: it was very confusing. My husband and I literally had to study the menu to figure out how to order. I even asked for clarification on how to order and was met with blank stares like huh? But after watching a few people struggle to order and learning from their experience we figured it out and went for it. Overall we are happy they are open, and will be waiting a bit before we give them another try! read more

Tried this new Peruvian fast casual place at the mall. It's set up like a Panda Express. Multiple entree choices and rice/fried rice/noodles as sides. I tried the Lomo Saltado and Tipakay Chicken. The lomo saltado had great flavor but was on the saltier side. The Tipakay chicken reminded me of orange chicken in the flavor profile and the batter around the pieces of chicken. I was offered samples of other entrees which I enjoyed - Tuscan chicken and Mandarin chicken. I would go back again cause the food tasted great and is well priced for the large portion you get. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Tallarin noodles, arroz chaufa, tipakay chicken and lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I had just finished watching a movie and was a bit hungry so I decided to stroll around the food court. The japanese place was closed so I decide to try this Peruvian joint. I agree with other reviews here, at first it did remind me of panda express but hey it's a food court. On this day I tried some chicken with brown rice, green beans and red chiles. I can't remember the name. Anyway it was good and the price was pretty reasonable. The woman behind the counter was very nice and gave me samples before making my decision. She did give me a sample of the pollo saltado, that was yummy. On my next visit, I will definitely try that dish. I am a fan and will eat here again if i'm ever in the mall and craving Peruvian. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was expecting Peruvian food but it was panda express with added option of fries. Service was good, they give you a bite sample if asking but I didn't know which way to order, so I ended up starting at the register and back the other way. It seems like they are over staffed possibly with about 5 people in the front even during soft opening, makes it hard to order since I don't know who to order what. read more

Good food and a good price for how much you get. I got lomo saltado with arroz chaufa, and chicha morada! I see a lot of complaining that it's "more Chinese, not Peruvian"... but Tataypa is very upfront with saying that it's Chifa -- that is, it's Cantonese-Peruvian. Chifa is an established type of Peruvian cuisine that's existed for more than a century; this restaurant didn't just make it up. So don't come expecting standard Peruvian food! Now that that's out of the way... give it a try! read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Toast receipt for my order on 3/1/2026. - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

came back today, and the entire menu pricing was updated. what was previously 11.30 for a 2 item/2 side plate is now 14.99 (+30% since opening 2 months ago). they have preset 2 item combo plates w/drink though that are like 12-15$, but a pick your own 2 + 2 is now 14.99. to be fair, the other 2 places in the mall i visited also raised their prices and didn't update their menu pricing. read more

Absolutely amazing Peruvian food. I had been waiting for this place to open, and it was honestly worth it. The service was warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in, which made the whole experience feel even better. The ambiance reminded me of Panda Express in terms of the layout, but it felt cleaner, more thoughtful, and more elevated. I tried the arroz chaufa and tallarín, along with the lomo saltado and pollada, and everything was full of flavor and tasted freshly made. You can tell there's real care behind the food. It felt comforting but also special at the same time, especially with that homemade flavor. I would genuinely recommend this place to anyone, especially if you want to try Peruvian food in a setting that feels familiar but offers something far more memorable. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Front of the restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food is pretty good. But the prices are a bit high. Lots of the good items have extra charges on them. They also take awhile to refill the food once it's emptied. I waited for them to refill what I wanted in my plate for like 15 minutes but by the time they made it, they ran out of another item I wanted. read more

First off, the service was speedy yet amiable! Good food with great service is hard to find. Secondly, the food is really good. Anyone complaining it tastes like Asian cuisine did not do their homework. Taypa or Taypá is Chifa or Chinese cuisine. Tataypa restaurant is Peruvian American. People are too jumpy read more

I was shopping around the mall and noticed this new restaurant. I am Peruvian and I always love trying different restaurants that serve my food. I tried the number 4 and my husband ordered the number 6. Portions are great, they give a lot more protein than other Peruvian restaurants I have tried. I spoke with the workers here and they have been open for 2 months. Support small businesses! read more

This place was actually pretty good sure it is not your nomral peruvian experience but the food is well priced for mall food and the taste is actually really good also the novelty of having a peruvian/ chinese food fusion is read more

My family and I are Peruvian and this IS NOT Peruvian food yall !! This is as much Peruvian food as chipotle is Mexican food lmao, not bad for greasy fast food if that's what you want but if this is your first time trying Peruvian food pls don't base your opinion on this place, go to your local Peruvian restaurant don't waste your time here read more

The flavor was okay but not quite the same Peruvian flavors like Mr. Pollo, El Pollo Inka, or Mario's Peruvian & Seafood. The noodle which is tallrin, seems like fast food Panda Express style. It's worth trying out but remember this is an express style restaurant so don't expect a full Peruvian version. read more

Food was awesome and fresh! Price great, staff very friendly and helpful. You can sample stuff if you want to so definitely ask for samples if you aren't sure because some of the flavors can be pretty bold read more

Came here with my mom - she loved the chicken! Good food - would come back to try the other parts of the menu

Food was very tasty and delicious, prices are affortable even they are situated inside the Mall of Sta Anita. I just hope that they remove the charge of 1.60dollars for Soda refill. It will just ruin their image. Most of the restaurant doesnt charge for soda refills.. read more

The 3 stars don't make justice! Amazing customer service! Even if you don't know anything about Peruvian food! First time trying Peruvian food and this place. Great food overall! They will give you samples if you do not know how anything taste! Clean new place as well. read more

Tataypa Peruvian Kitchen - Great new Peruvian food! - Peruvian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Incredible deal for some genuinely good fusion. It's nice to see more variety and places takin inspiration from things that work.

the worst deception of the whole year and is just february. nothing to do with peruvian food is just a cheap wanna be panda express. no flavor , no peruvian authentic dishes. was looking forward to this store opening and it was a total letdown. the only good thing is the costumer service, if you want authentic peruvian food there are many other options around. read more