4 stars for friendly servers! But the 2 stars is for the food and speed of the food. We had a group…read moreof 6 and unfortunately only half of our meals were really good and the other half weren't even close. The ceviche had bad fish and the tamale had nothing but pork fat. It was expensive for lunch and what we got. I enjoyed my lunch but I don't think that I'll be going back.

CHEWED GUM FOUND IN FOOD. We were given a small dish of…read moreroasted nuts and decided to try them. One of my friends stopped chewing and looked in horror at what she pulled out of her mouth. Someone had stuck their chewed gum in the peanut dish. I signaled the waiter at the bar and let him and another guy standing there know what had just happened. The other man standing there actually said, "Yeah, that happens a lot. . .but usually people stick their gum under the table." There was no attempt by anyone to come over and apologize nor to see what could be done to help rectify our experience. My other friend who had gone to the bathroom while all of this was going on, said that the bathroom was left very sloppily- a trash bag left in the sink, wet floor that someone could have slipped on.... not a good first experience, to say the least.

Amazing dinner!…read more Such a unique experience. They started us with samples of their two juices. I was surprised when the flavor genuinely was "Christmas in a cup." The lomo saltado is exceptional and a Peruvian staple. The roasted chicken is a must. Swing by and grab a half bird for a special lunch!

When on business in the Denver metro area, I checked yelp to find somewhere to go for lunch. I…read morefound this amazing Peruvian spot, The Red Llama, in Lone Tree close to Park Meadows Mall! I was very impressed with the service, food, and ambiance of the restaurant. My server was very attentive, and friendly. I ordered a glass of Chicha Morada, which is made from purple corn - I usually describe it as holiday festivities in a cup. Haha. It comes with chunks of pineapple in it. For my entree I ordered the Arroz Chaufa with Pork along with a side of Salsa Criolla. The Arroz Chaufa was a good mix of salty and sweet and pairing the Salsa Criolla with it was just the right combination. Portions were pretty big and quality of the food was on point. I'll be dreaming about the Arroz Chaufa and Salsa Criolla for months. If you're looking for a great Peruvian restaurant in the Denver metro area, The Red Llama is a fantastic choice!

Excellent place. I still have to try many other entrées, but so far; great!…read more Easy menu, good flavors, great ambiance and easy free parking lot.

My husband and I saw this place on InKind so we came to check it out. The menu looked amazing. I…read morecannot have gluten, so I asked the cashier what food did not have gluten & he told me that all of the food they served has gluten. I was surprised because usually ceviche does not have gluten. There were other items on the list that would shock me if they had gluten. If you cannot have gluten, this is not a place for you according to the staff, which was so disappointing.

Food was absolutely delectable! True authentic flavors and dishes. Very friendly staff and…read morewonderful place to go! I'll definitely be back!

From the owner: Aji Peruvian Chicken brings bold, comforting Peruvian flavors to Denver through catering and group…read moreorders. Our menu centers on rotisserie-style chicken, traditional tamales, and vibrant house-made sauces, prepared in small batches for events, offices, and celebrations. We operate by pre-order and appointment only to ensure quality and reliability.

Excellent food…read more Fast service and it paired perfectly with our beers from Golden City Brewing. The Veggie Empanada and Jicama slaw were flavorful and I recommend adding some of the available sauces to enhance the flavor. If you have the chance, definitely devour their food. You will not be disappointed. The price is right and the portions are on the large side.

Yum yum yum! We ordered the Lomo Saltado and Arepas and I can't say enough good things. The food…read morewas beyond delicious (some of the heartiest, most detailed plates I've had from a food truck in a while!) Also the staff was really friendly. You typically don't engage too much with your servers/kitchen friends in a food truck setting but it was nothing but pleasant and they went above and beyond to service us. Highly recommend!!

Elita absolutely delivered. I ordered the chipotle chopped salad with chicken shawarma and it was…read moreseriously delicious. The portion size was bigger than I expected (always a win), and the spice level was perfect; just enough kick to keep things interesting without overpowering everything else. My dad got the chicken shawarma hummus bowl. The pita bread that came with it was top tier: warm, soft, and honestly some of the best I've had. Great flavors, generous portions, and everything tasted super fresh. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

We stopped in to Stanley Marketplace, as there are multiple choices for food and beverages. After…read morewalking around to see what was available, we came back to Elita for food. We had a Peruvian cheesesteak and a bowl of pozole. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich and I was super impressed with the pozole. One of the friends we were with indicated she was gonna get a bowl to go before the evening ended. I would absolutely come back here if I was in the area again.

OMG!! You must try this place!! This was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST small restaurant. The oxtail was melt…read morein your mouth perfect. Juicy, fall off the bone! The rice was so good, soft, fluffy and flavorful. The fried plantains were perfectly cooked with a tasty, caramelized outer coating and sweet on the inside. I WILL BE BACK!! Best oxtail this side of the country.

THE OXTAILS!!!!!!!!! I have nothing more to say! Service was okay, nothing stood out! But the…read moreoxtails!!!!!!!! 100000/10

Stellar restaurant with amazing, inventive food and fantastic ambiance and service…read more I went with a few people and some of our favorites Filet - while not in the Latin theme of this restaurant, just stellar Lomo - stir-fry tenderloin on amazing rice Chicken - Latin inspired spices done really well Ceviche - many different options, all unique and well done Corn Soup - poured tableside, one of the best I had The Bomba Dessert is a great presentation but the mismatch of flavors and textures just did not work for us. Yuzu Cake - fantastic texture and taste Lava Cake - was giving off unusual banana notes Definitely a place that I will return. Valet parking available as well as meter and further free street parking.

Great dinner at Toro Latin Kitchen with a large group, and everyone left happy…read more We started with the sweet corn empanadas, the clear highlight of the apps, sweet, warm, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Beef tartare was close behind, finely diced and well-seasoned. The guacamole was fresh and chunky, the prawns had a nice char, and the Amarillo ceviche brought a bright, citrusy heat from the aji amarillo peppers that balanced beautifully against the cool, tender fish. But the real highlight of the night was the steaks. My skirt steak was cooked perfectly, well-charred outside and tender inside, paired with the potatoes three ways, crispy, creamy, and roasted, each with its own texture and seasoning. Even better was the tomahawk ribeye, flambéed tableside in mezcal, a great bit of theater with a smoky, slightly sweet flame that infused the meat. I got lucky enough to try a bite. Rich, buttery, and delicious with heavy rosemary. A real treat. Service was a bit spotty for our group. I won't go into details, but our server disappeared for long stretches and it took a long time to finally get our entrees. This was likely because of our specific server.

Ordered 2 of the same empanada's and they were different...one was correct, the breakfast empanada…read morewith beef, the other was gross, with onions, dry beef, chives and par cooked potatoes. I just don't understand how you can order 2 of the same exact thing, nothing else and get two completely different empanadas. At least the correct one was tasty.

I love empanadas, and I passed by this spot in my area, so I decided to give them a try! This is a…read moredrive-thru style restaurant with quick service. I got the ham and cheese empanada, and it was yummy! They seem to use puff pastry, since it was fluffy, light, and flaky. It was packed with filling and served nice and warm. I only got one empanada this time, but I can't wait to go back and try their coffee, other flavors, and pastries!