Nice little Peruvian spot in Garner. Food is similar to Alpaca but very good in its own right!…read moreService was great! I highly recommend visiting Mi Peruvian!

This is the short summary: Don't go, this place is infested with cockroaches see pics. Complete…read morereview: I came here with my whole family and my in laws on Saturday. I am Peruvian and I've eaten at the Mi Peru restaurant in Durham a few times and I always liked it, it was too far for me though. Once I found out another Mi Peru opened closer I had to try it. For starters the strip mall where it is located is not the nicest location. The restaurant itself feels a bit old and not very clean. I was about to leave but I decided to take a chance. We ordered a few dishes to share: ceviche, chicharron de pescado, arroz chaufa, aji de gallina and seco de res. And even desserts : Alfajor, tres leches and crema volteada. Food overall wasn't bad, I actually liked it, it wasn't amazing but not bad at all. The service on the other hand was terrible, there was a young guy and a young girl who had no idea how to wait tables, we were missing silverware, we had to ask for plates and glasses, .... That duo was a mess. They seemed too occupied flirting with each other than caring for the 2 tables that were occupied. Anyhow, when we got to bill I noticed that an 18% tip was mandatory !! 18 % for the terrible service I had received, that was really unfair. I paid over $180 for 5 adults and 2 kids and terrible service. Up until that point I was determined to leave and just give this place 3 stars . But then I decided to go to the bathroom and on my way to the bathroom there was a cockroach in the hallway, that was disgusting so I moved quickly into the bathroom. Inside the bathroom under the sink there was another cockroach !!! I almost threw up wondering how many cockroaches are probably running around in the kitchen!!! It is sad for me to post this as a Peruvian but I care more about the safety of the people and the reputation of the Peruvian food. My advice to the owners of Mi Peru.( the original ) which I respect. Don't destroy your brand, close the restaurant and fumigate it completely, then remodel it, clean it, hire better waiters and then reopen. Or pick a nicer location if possible. I am not coming back and will advise everyone I know not to go either.

excellent food and service!! Suprised about efficiency and the speed at which the food was made but…read morewas still excellent quality. amazing hostility and again excellent service!

AUTHENTIC! Quick service and nicely decorated…read more Having spent 12 years of my life in Peru, I feel confident with my assessment of Mi Peru. I was in town for business and as in every location I travel to, I look for Peruvian food. This is in my top three. One was in Austin, TX, one in St Louis, MO and now this one in Durham, NC. I had the lunch special. It included a drink, soup and entree. Of course you have to drink Inca Cola (tastes like Squirt with Cream Soda) nice and cold. I'll have to get a Chicha Morada to take with me (which I did, and it was fruity and sweet, like a non-alcoholic sangria with cinnamon). The soup was a chicken and lentil soup with various veggies. As soon as I tasted it, I knew I was in for a treat and prayed the Aji de Gallina would be just as good. It was! Aji de Gallina is a shredded chicken dish made with Peruvian Aji amarillos, nuts, Parmesan cheese. Add in all the delicious spices Peru is known for and you have a wonderful, homey, delicious dish. I will be coming back tonight for dinner. Can't decide if I want the Seco de Res or the Lomo Saltado. Both staple dishes in Peru. Part 2 - so...I was too tired to go back for dinner. BUT, I did order in. I got the Papa à la Huancaina (so delicious, it tasted like I make at home). It is a creamy, Aji Amarillo cheese sauce over yellow potatoes. I would have liked it a little spicier, but I understand having to cater to the general public, so I'll let that slide. But the flavor was as good as you could get. I also opted to order the Seco since I thought it would travel better than the Lomo Saltado. The rice was perfect. Not soggy or spongy. Just right. Flavored with a little salt and garlic. You could eat it by itself. The Seco meat was tender. I didn't even use a knife to cut it. In fact, it pulled apart easily with a plastic fork. I would have liked a little more of the cilantro sauce to soak up in my rice. The flavors were right on, but I love cilantro...so. It even came with a Salsa Criolla (lightly pickled red onion), which is authentic and served with many Peruvian dishes. I ordered additional salsa amarillo just to taste. It's a sauce made with aji amarillo and black mint. I know it sounds weird but it's actually so tasty and fresh. My only disappointment were the beans not that they weren't good and flavorful, but they were pinto beans. I was really expecting mayacoba beans (similar to a white canary bean). Sorry, I ate it before thinking about taking pictures. All in all, I would rate this highly for those wanting to try authentic Peruvian food. My next visit to Durham I'll be trying the Ceviche and Lomo Saltado.

So trying to find Pisco sours in the Raleigh-Durham area led us to Pisco Mar. A nice clean…read morerestaurant up on the second floor right across for the NCS campus. The pisco sours were delicious with lots of nice creamy egg whites. Then we had some delicious ceviche, fish with ajillo sauce and mixed fish piled with veggies. A very good dinner! Also go to their sister restaurant, Lucky Chicken, in Cary! A really good find. Go and have some of the best Peruvian food in North Carolina!

I guess I went when the staff wasn't there and the Chef was late or with the day off. My server /…read morebartender was under age so no alcohol for us, even we went to enjoy a pisco sour.. We order food, empanadas to starter (never came) then a ceviche for me with extra "leche de Tigre" on the side.... (Got the ceviche but no extra leche de Tigre, the reason? we don't have enough ingredients to made more...) My wife dish was the main disappointment, she order a classic Peruvian dish (Arroz chaufa con Pollo) but got micro pieces of chicken (I mean MICRO) and a ton of rice... that's it! (Check the picture attached with this review) We saw the pictures online and the food looked amazing, like the general atmosphere, but based on our visit, I can't give this place more then 1 star....and I was been generous. Super disappointed. Oh I forgot to mention that we paid $18 for the plate of rice.....‍

Really,really good!!! Loved the ceviche and steak. Can't…read morewait to try more. Super nice folks too!!

Who knew a great little Peruvian place was available in Benson, NC?!?! I stumbled on this place a…read morefew years ago, and have eaten here multiple times when I am in town on business. The folks who run it are super friendly, and take great care of me. I've tried a variety of dishes and have always been pleased. Today I had a seafood stew with shrimp and rice and a fried egg on top, it was fantastic!! Like nothing I've ever had before. The prices are excellent, especially for the quantity of food they give you.

Food is tasty and excellent. Well cooked main dishes and sides. Flan is good and being charbroiled…read moremakes the food delicious versus being fried.

food was great! originally from sanford so went home this past weekend and tried this place. it's…read morenew to me but not really new to the city lol. it does come served on fries which I personally didn't like but my cousin liked them. i'd def go back to this place when home, also they had like a mango passion fruit juice that was so yummy and refreshing!

Alpaca in Morrisville is one of our most reliable go-to spots, and after 20+ visits, it has never…read morelet us down. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-priced, whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. We almost always order the ¼ white meat chicken and pair it with two sides: usually white rice, maduros (plantains), or green beans. It's simple, but it's done extremely well every time. It also feels like we aren't eating super unhealthy when we pick Alpaca. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the portions are generous for the price. What really completes the meal, though, are the sauces. Make sure to get both the yellow sauce and the green (spicy) sauce. They take everything to another level. Affordable, consistent, and easy to keep coming back to. We're loyal customers for a reason.

I love Peruvian food, especially the sauces and the tender meats, so I knew I wanted to try Alpaca…read moreto get my Peruvian food fix. The store was very cute, with a large stuffed llama near the check-out desk. The restaurant is chipotle-style. You choose a cut and amount of roast chicken. and then go down the line and pick out your sides and other goodies. For the price, you get a good portion. I got a half-chicken meal, dark meat only, with beans and French fries, as well as a chicha morada beverage. Their sauces are off to the side and self-serve, which I love. The roast chicken was delicious, so well-seasoned and tender. Honestly I did not need the sauce to eat it. The beans were smoky and I appreciate the fact that it was portioned separately to prevent the fries from getting soggy. The fries were not that fresh, and they had the skins on. I would not get these next time. The sauces were good but not mind-blowing. The green sauce in particular was sharp and salty but not flavorful. The orange sauce tasted mostly like mayo. However, again, since all the food was well-seasoned, I didn't really need the sauces. Alpaca is a great, quick, and healthy option for tasty Peruvian food. I would definitely come back for my quick fix, but I would probably skip the sauces.

Thank goodness someone told me about this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside and…read moreeven after you enter. But, take your time looking at the menu and pictures of their selections. EVERYTHING is delicious, and reasonably priced. I got the whole chicken to last me for a couple of days. And always the sweet plantains. The flavors are out of this world. And try the flan, some of the best I have found and a good size portion.

Chios Rotisserie is a small family-owned Peruvian restaurant located in Garner. We placed our…read moretakeout order at the counter and it was ready in about 10-15 minutes which was just enough time for me to finish my beer. I ordered the quarter white chicken with tacu tacu (rice topped with beans) and corn plus a side of plantains to split with the group. My husband ordered the quarter white chicken with plantains and corn and my mom ordered the arroz chaufa. We all thought that the food was good.

Oya deserves way more attention than it gets. Every time we've been, it's been efficient, spotless,…read moreand consistently excellent. The tacos are damn good, but don't sleep on the beans, rice, and guacamole -- everything is fresh and well done, and there's something for everyone. We came in with our kids, who were... not at their best , and the staff could not have been kinder or more understanding. That alone makes this a place I'd recommend to other families. They also have a 99% health rating, which shows in how clean and well-run the space is. If you're a family looking for a relaxed, genuinely welcoming spot with great food, this is one of those quiet gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth supporting.

I'm a fan. Typically if I'm craving tacos I'll just head over to a Mexican restaurant, but my…read morefriend had great reviews about this place so we decided to come here. Everything was delicious. We got all different kinds of tacos, crab empanadas, and the Peruvian half roasted chicken. You can really taste the quality in the meat and flavors of the food here. If you even look at their google photos- you can see how good the food looks there as well. It did not disappoint at all. I feel like you could get anything here and be happy with it. You order at the front, then find a seat. Everyone inside was super kind, and the restaurant was cute with both indoor and outdoor seating right next to Town Hall.

Fabes is great every single time!!! I come here at least once a month and have yet to be…read moredisappointed. The green beans are so flavorful, plantains are sweet, and chicken juicy and tasty! I love that the food is hot and ready! Or you can get the special made to order.

Fabe's... Que comida tan sabrosa y deliciosa! 5 stars. No, 100 stars!…read more RESTAURANT AMBIANCE: Plenty of seating both outside and in, upon entering you'll see the menu up above the food serving area. Make your order, pay for it, and they'll give you a number and bring it to your table if it's busy. I was helped by a lovely young lady, we conversed in Spanish, and went to find a table. Silverware and napkins are next to the drink fountains. The decor on the walls is awesome, a mix of heritage/Latin culture with obvious military support - it's nice to see that. FOOD: I chose the Arroz chaufa (which is Peruvian fried rice) and a side of Maduros (sweet plantains). The arroz came with a small side salad which included fresh lettuce, fresh tomato and cucumber. The rice had scallions, carrots, fried egg, chopped rotisserie chicken, all stir fried together on a hot wok, and served as a very generous portion. Over by the drink fountains you will find two special house sauces there - the yellow and the green one. Both packed a punch of flavor and one had a little extra spicy fire to it. I can imagine how delicious it is with the chicken. The maduros were delicious. I used some of the house green sauce to add some fire to the sweetness. So good! Honestly though, tons of flavor without even having to dip into sauces - same for the arroz! OVERALL: Like I said, 100 stars. This place was bomb! Wish I could pick it up and take it back home with me. Would easily eat here every day if I lived close by and would be racking up them stamps to get a free meal.