This place is tasty. Service is very good and attentive. They have Peruvian food options. Parking is street parking or in the structure. Pricing is understandable given the prime location but can veer on the higher side. I've been here twice now and enjoyed both times but would likely skip the tiramisu next time. read more

Had a chance to eat hear last night. I'll start off with this, the service here sucks but the food was amazing. . Not in a rude or mean way but sucks as in they sat us left us waiting for 20 minutes or more just to ask us what we wanted to drink. The drinks came out another 20 minutes later (no lie. And they were just bottled sodas). Then the waitress finally took our order which we waited another half hour or so to get. We got here just before 8 they close at 9. So wasn't busy at all. Apart of me wants to say I think they wanted us to leave as it was closing time and they wanted to go home. Now again the lomo Saltado was fire. Meat tender fries a bit crispy( which I loved) the flavoring on point. That lomo deserved a 5 star rating we just have to have everyone on the same page. I love the area too. It's pretty and a lot of movement. Oh and if you do eat here good luck on finding parking. We got here 7:30 ish and there was hardly any parking and that was on a Tuesday. read more

Food was extremely delicious. Staff were all friendly and polite. Not sure how it is on a weekend but I went on a weekday so we got seated fairly quickly, and the atmosphere was quiet. read more

Bodegon No 69 - LOMO SALTADO - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Service was fair considering there was only one waiter during lunch hour. Their wifi was down so one of our guest at the table had to leave and find an ATM! They were NOT apologetic nor accommodating. To top it off he did not want to give change back to me and he did that to another customer also! We tipped him but change should still be tendered unless told otherwise. This was not a cheap meal either! No solutions at all. read more

Have eaten a lot of Peruvian in my days (including in Lima). This place passes the taste test. Portion size is generous, service was friendly. However, they can use a couple more waiters as the service was a bit slow. read more

Delicious and surprisingly authentic. We stopped by without planning and had the ceviche mixto, anticuchos and tiraditos. It was all fantastic! The environment is industrial modern, very nice! Our waiter was friendly, and brought out everything in perfect timing. Will definitely come back as I want to try many more things! As a Peruvian, I approve and give a big thumbs up! read more

We had a great experience at Bodegón No. 69 with my girlfriend, father-in-law, and kids -- everyone left happy and full. The food was excellent. We ordered the Lomo Saltado, Bistec Encebollado, Pescado a lo Macho, and Milanesa de Carne, and every dish was flavorful and well prepared. For dessert, we had the Tiramisú and Alfajores, which were the perfect ending. Special thanks to Mateo, our server -- he was very attentive and friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back. Tuvimos una excelente experiencia en Bodegón No. 69 con mi novia, mi suegro y mis hijos -- todos salimos muy satisfechos. La comida estuvo deliciosa. Pedimos Lomo Saltado, Bistec Encebollado, Pescado a lo Macho y Milanesa de Carne, y todos los platos estuvieron llenos de sabor y muy bien preparados. De postre probamos el Tiramisú y los Alfajores, el cierre perfecto para la comida. Un agradecimiento especial a Mateo, nuestro mesero, por su atención y amabilidad durante toda la visita. Muy recomendado, definitivamente regresaremos. read more

Came here to celebrate with friends. Delicious Peruvian food, warm and cozy ambiance. Service was amazing, too. I love that they have my favorite ice cream flavor - Lucuma! I recommend making a reservation for a bigger group. read more

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Disappointed, Lomo Saltado my favorite Peruvian dish, redused to waste, the beef is soo hard, we couldn't even chew it. my lady friend, with just one bite and she gave up ! I normally don't give bad reviews because I'm also in the food and entertainment business, but I cannot help with this one. I don't know why they even survive serving such horrible food. and because we were so hungry that we ended up eating a couple of platanos i'm going to a second restaurant to satisfy hunger. read more

Very good seating, the ambiance is amazing. I order tallaren con carne and the service was fast. Food was great as well read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Out with a very good friend and wanted to try something new. I love Peruvian food and decided to try this place out. I'll keep this review short and to the point: They had one server for all the tables and as their host. When I say all the tables, pretty much all the tables were full and one guy running around. Not the best way to serve customers. When we got there the server was waiting on tables and there was no on in the front. It was a bit confusing but we waiting. We got seated shortly after and got our menus. The server came by 10 mins later to get outlet drinks and order. He was so tied up so it took another 10 mins for him to get us our drinks.. our food came out shortly after. The food was delicious. We didn't see our server again until he brought the check. Service: needs quite a bit of work. Server was very nice and did his best, but he should have had assistance. Food: delicious. I love Peruvian food and they didn't an amazing job. Overall: I would go back sometime if I'm in the area. I would recommend trying it if you're around the area. read more

Bodegon No 69 - LOMO SALTADO - very good!! - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My husband and I plus three friends ate here for the first time the past Friday night 7/17 to celebrate their birthdays. Joseph was our server and he was excellente! It was a nice, well lit but comfy atmosphere, and we were at a round table kind of close to the kitchen. We started with the Ceviche B69, which was THE best ceviche I've ever had. For the entrees, I had the Tallarin Saltado de Pollo, which had savory chunks of dark meat, red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and tasty noodles in a soy sauce based sauce. Sooooo goood! My husband had the delicious Bistec Montado, medium rare steak with fried egg on top plus rice, and plantains. Another server brought him this bright light green hot sauce. Super spicy but so flavorful with his rice and steak/egg! One of our three friends had the Chancho al Palo, a tasty tender pork with perfectly crispy skin. Our other two friends both had Bistec con Tallarin verde, which they devoured! Super highly recommend this lovely Peruvian food restaurant! read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try Bodegon last minute. We called earlier that day to try to make reservations but they were all booked. The host mentioned that we can still walk-in and she'd do her best to accommodate us. We were seated with in 10 mins of arriving. The vibe is lively but also felt relaxing. There's something about an open kitchen concept that I love. Food/Drinks: I was so excited to try their lomo saltado 10/10. Packed with flavor! My boyfriend had the arroz con mariscos 9/10, and we shared the empanadas appetizer 7/10. I also had their house sangria which was really good and refreshing. Parking: limited street parking but you'll find a parking garage less than a block away for a flat fee. Great place for a date night. read more

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I recently dined here with a group of friends. While the food was delicious, the service was so off. First off, we made reservations on a Friday night. Upon arrival, we were sat in the very back. It was weird cause the host sat us in the back but left the menu at a random area and didn't even point to which our table was. We ended up ordering lomo saltado, a fish stew, and a dish similar to a beef birria. Everything was absolutely delicious, which is why I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 3. At the end, when we asked for to go containers, the lady accidentally threw our dish away instead. Luckily, they were extremely apologetic, so they gave us a new dish, but they definitely need to work out their kinks as far as service. P.S. If you're looking for a cocktail, they don't have liquor here. It's only beer and wine (at least for now). read more

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Came on a Friday night. There was no wait, we got greeted immediately. It was amazing food and excellent service!

Place busy. Was seat quickly and Was given menu but server never came by again for water or drinks think they forgot about us. Table seat after us got there water and order taken ahead of us. So service beware.... Hence the three stars. Btw wait for service still waiting for food read more

Bodegon No 69 - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Please fix your AC. Came here on a weeknight for dinner. It's kind of early and not that busy but the place is hot and muggy - it's like they were trying to safe on electricity or AC is not working. Ate the seafood paella and beef stew. both are very yummy and savory. The waiter is really nice. If they only fix the AC. Take credit card. Street parking or near by parking structure read more

Bodegon No 69 - Seafood paella and beef stew - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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As someone who has visited Peru and tasted the amazing gastronomical riches in Lima and Cuzco, I must say I have been disappointed with 95% of Peruvian restaurants in CA.. Never did I see a fine restaurant in Peru serving 'Lomo saltado' (It's like Panda Express food in China.) First time at Bodegon No.69, I ordered my two benchmarket Peruvian items -- Parihuela seafood soup and chicha morada purple corn juice. The $25 soup is excellent, a large bowl of shellfish and white fish chunks, topped with a giant prawn in the middle (which, sadly, was half-raw, so had to be sent back..) It was eough to feed two hungry adults. The chicha morada, on the other hand, is disappointing. Too strong with cinnamon and chopped onion which, in all the chica moradas I consumed in Peru, were just a hint and not overpowering. Also the juice is room temps and not ice cold like they served in Peru. A waste of $8. My favorite Peruvian in SoCal are the "Inka Peruvian" in downtown Palm Springs, and "El Criollo" in City of Industry. L.A. could and should do better. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Chicha morada purple corn juice $8 - disappointing :( - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We had a family celebration dinner at Bodegon No 96. The food and service were excellent. We started with some Yucca, Potatoes and Ceviche. The Ceviche was amazing, the citrus sauce was perfect, and the two types of Puruvian corn added depth. The Loma Saltado is a classic that was delicious, the Arroz con Pollo and Aji Gallino were great. the Bistek was cooked perfectly, and vey flavorful, The Parihuela was a little bland. The wine selection is a little disappointing, and most bottles on the list were not available. Our waiter searched out a few bottles that were acceptable. Our waiter, Fabri was great, he is from Lima and was very knowledgable. I asked him who makes better Peruvian food, the restaurant, or his mother? He smiled and said, my Mother. read more

Was out in Pasadena shopping and needed to grab some lunch to replenish my energy. Walked past this place and decided to give it a try. Service was awesome--friendly and attentive staff who made the experience even better. My food came out super fast and was packed with flavor. I ordered the Arroz Tapado, and it did not disappoint. Since it was a nice day, we sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air, but the inside also seemed really cozy. The only downside is that it's a little on the pricier side, but overall, the quality and taste made it worth it. read more

Bodegon No 69 - ARROZ TAPADO - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Let me start with the service. On a Saturday 1:30pm, for a party of seven (and a dog, yes it's dog friendly!), it took 20 mins for us to be seated, and another 25 mins to get water. Not sure if they are busy (many empty tables outside) or short staffed. The first impression was certainly below average for most restaurants I visited. When the food finally came to the table, we were blown away by the quality and the flavor of the Peruvian food! We ordered a few appetizers (ceviche, beef hearts), a salad (there is only one salad on the menu), and a bunch of main dishes including multiple chicken dishes, beans, pork, paella seafood with rice, and more. Every single dish was so tasty. The size of the corn kernel is very impressive (they call it Peruvian corn which has a bit sticky and chewy texture). Overall the good quality overweighed the unpleasantness of the service. The server was overall kind and helpful but it simply took too long to get served. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying this place for the first time. It seemed great. Unfortunately my lomo saltado had a long hair in it, which I had to pull out myself. That pretty much ruined the meal. They comped a five dollar drink as a courtesy, which honestly felt like a bit of a joke given the situation. What's even more surprising is I saw another review mentioning a similar issue. It's a shame because the food and service were actually good otherwise, but the hair in the dish was just gross. Luckily I had taken a picture of my plate before I started eating, but I didn't notice the hair until I was already eating. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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5/5 - Absolutely love their Anticucho appetizer. It's beef heart skewers (dont knock until you try it!) with house sauce, fried potatoes, and a side of Maize. The beef heart skewers were grilled and smoky, juicy and tender, and well seasoned. This beef heart tasted better than some of the steaks Ive had in SoCal. Portion size was spectacular. I honestly could just eat this dish and call it a night. 3/5 - Lomo saltado was good. Standard. Really a safe dish to try if you've never had peruvian food before or dont want to be too adventurous. 4/5 - The Cau-Cau was delicious. Super soft texture for their tripe stew that even your granny with missing teeth can enjoy. Portions were great and the rice served as a nice balance for its unique yet familiar flavor. It kind of reminded me of Menudo. It had that menudo "tripe" scent, hominy, and slight hints of Mexican oregano. But the flavor was lighter and the consistency was more thick, not soupy. It gave that comfort food feeling and you cant get enough of it. It was something different, which made eating very enjoyable and exciting when you're sick of the same usual foods. Service was friendly. Highly recommend making reservations or else you will have to wait a while to get seated. Ambiance was casual and slightly upscale. Bathrooms are in the lower level, down a flight of stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible. read more

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Ceviche dishes are always good here but I always have trouble finding other dishes to like. Usually I just get the arroz con pollo but this time I noticed they offered a seafood version. Sadly the arroz was awful: 1) the rice was undercooked but somehow mushy, 2) they threw in super long (5"?) rubbery skinny octopus legs (made me completely lose my appetite), 3) included two large scallop shells but I couldn't find any scallop at all, 4) there was no flavor and it was very bland (and I usually like minimal salt). The waitress noticed that we weren't eating the dish and that we didn't want to take it home and I explained that it was very bland. They offered to remake the dish or make another dish but at that point we didn't feel like waiting and eating more food. We had both lost our appetites. The chef's excuse for the blandness was that it was because he wasn't able to add shrimp powder? bc of my allergy... which I thought was a pretty bad excuse. Having to pay the full tab (each dish is about $28-32 plus tax and tip) for a pretty horrendous dish is not a feeling I want to experience again anytime soon. read more

Came here around 530 on a weekday with a friend. Thankfully there was not a wait but it did feel pretty hot inside during the summer day. There were so many good options on the menu that I didn't know what to order so we asked for recommendations from the waiter and he was extremely helpful. I ended up getting the arroz con pollo and it was BOMB. The flavors were so rich and I especially loved the sauce that it came with! My friend got the lomo saltado with beef which is just a classic Peruvian dish and it was really good too. Service was incredibly attentive and friendly! Looking forward to coming back and trying new dishes! read more

I don't usually crave Peruvian so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it here. Ambiance is intimate and cozy, and the service is very attentive. Portion sizes are fantastic here! I highly recommend the bistec con tallarin verde which is a ribeye with a creamy peruvian pesto pasta. Ribeye was tender, flavorful, and paired well with the green and red sauces they give you on the side. The pasta was a standout though as this was incredibly addictive and I absolutely left no crumbs. Their plantains are delicious as well :) read more

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Shrimp soup and ceviche were very. The lomo saltado, chicken with rice and mushroom with rice were salty. The service was very slow. Water was not offered and we had to ask for it twice as well as twice for refills. We were a party of 7 and it took over 15 minutes from the first plate to the last one to be served. Will not return. read more

Came here for the first time for our anniversary a friend recommended it and this place did not disappoint. I called Saturday to make a reservation for Sunday at 2pm (which you don't have to but since it was Sunday we didn't want to risk having to wait) We arrived Sunday and were seated promptly we ordered the for drinks piña colada and mango tonic (I enjoyed they had non alcoholic options) For appetizers we ordered yucitas fritas and the main dishes my husband got the Bistec Montado and I ordered the Lomo Saltado. My lomo saltado was delicious and full of flavor my husband agreed my plate was better. We had a great experience and friendly waiter we will definitely come back for another special occasion! Note* You will have to find street parking. read more

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The food is unique and tasty, service is amazing, Omar was very helpful, friendly, very knowledgeable, very warm and welcoming athmosphere. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

The best pork belly in town That outer layer is so crispy beyond perfect. Love this place for my Peruvian food. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

First off, great Peruvian restaurant, excellent location and delicious food! I love coming here because it is in Old Town Pasadena, very convenient location, feels homey, friendly staff, nice ambiance, casual, and great Peruvian food. I usually get the Lomo Saltado and the Arroz con Mariscos, both delicious dishes, I usually defaut to these dishes unless I'm craving something else, and if you order both, can feed 3 adults with room for dessert. I usually add an appetizer for good measure and drinks on top of it. I had the sangria jar ("pitcher") and it was provided about 4 glasses of sangria, well worth the price over the glass of sangria. The appetizer Tiradito a la crema was reasonably good, but I think for ceviche, it was lacking a bit of flavor, but overall not a bad dish, could be more salient in flavoring. I think the clasico ceviche was more enjoyable in the past for me. I was seated very quickly on a Sunday at 6pm, for 2 people, seems lively but not overcrowded. Did not need a reservation. Parking is most convenient off Green Street, the entrance to the parking structure is on the left side between Fair Oaks and Raymond (NOTE: it is a one way street heading east). Would highly recommend the restaurant for good Peruvian food and a comfortable ambiance! read more

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Absolutely delicious! This place really knows how to cook authentic Peruvian dishes -- and a few with their own creative twist. Every bite took me straight back to Peru! * Ceviche 369 - Their own unique creation, made with tiradito-style sauces. Fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. Loved it! * Arroz con Pollo - Perfectly cooked and full of that comforting, home-style flavor. * Arroz Chaufa con Mariscos - OMG... perfecto! The seafood was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was real Chifa (Peruvian-Chinese goodness). * Lomo Saltado - Juicy, smoky, with that perfect wok flavor. Onions and tomatoes were cut and cooked just right. Everything was 5 out of 5, no doubt. This is, hands down, the best Peruvian restaurant I've tried in LA -- by far. The only downside? The service was a little slow, but honestly, the food was so worth the wait. And just so you know, I'm Peruvian, I cook, and I'm a total foodie -- so trust me when I say this place is 100% read more

Service was very slow. Think we got forgot a few times. Food was ok. Loved the pisco sour. Cookies were unique but very dry. Ceviche was really salty. Spendy and not that great. read more

Another amazing dinner! The service was a little lacking... never got a refill of water although the glass was empty for quite some time, the rice that came with the chancho al palo was "being made fresh & should be out in 10 min" never came so we had to ask for it to just be made to-go. Our reservation clearly stated we were celebrating an anniversary but that never got mentioned (bummer!). But everything else was delicious!!! The food as always, although slightly different from last time, was absolutely delicious! We sat outside since it was such a nice night.... Not to cold, some fresh air and quieter than inside. read more

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I think eating at Bodegon No. 69 was my first time eating Peruvian food. And because I was starving when I went with a friend I wanted to make sure what I ordered would be good enough to satisfy my hunger. So I went with a safe and familiar choice and ordered the Arroz Chaupa de Pollo, which is fried rice with chicken. It was delicious. By no means did it taste like Chinese fried rice but it did have a similar look and texture even with a scrambled egg throughout. The Arroz Chaupa de Pollo really stood out because of the Peruvian seasonings. Overall the chicken was tender and crispy. The rice was fluffy and each bite was wrapped in Peruvian flavors and seasonings, which are earthy with a bit of sweetness. The portion size was enough for two people, so I ate half and took the rest home for later. I paired my Chupa with the Inka soda. The color of the soda is bright yellow and has the taste of an American vanilla crème soda. But rather than being made of sugar like American sodas, the Inka soda is made from an herb similar to chamomile, per the server. Each time I have gone the wait staff have been very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. I like the outdoor seating which looks like it is a holdover from the early Covid days. I'm not sure what the ambiance is like when eating inside as I have enjoyed eating outside. Bodegon No. 69 is a good place for small or large groups, mainly due to the portion sizes. read more

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A friend of mine recently treated my husband and me to lunch here, and wow, what an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Seco con Frejoles, Ceviche B69, and I also tried some of my husband's Lomo Saltado. Everything was fantastic! The beef in the Seco con Frejoles was incredibly tender--literally melted in my mouth--and the flavor was perfect. I was especially excited about the ceviche; the combination of seafood and crispy fried calamari was a standout. I'm also really glad they still offer outdoor seating, so we could enjoy a relaxing meal with our pups. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

The food was really tasty! The price a little bit expensive but the experience is worth it! The server was really nice, explaining everything to my American husband. And the chicha morada! Omg! Not the biggest fan of the chicha BUT this one! 10/10! read more

Bodegon No 69 - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Love this place!! Would definitely come back!! The leche de tigre! Lomo slatado as well

Great Peruvian restaurant if you're looking to enjoy some Peruvian food with a bit of ambience! I ordered thx saltado de Mariscos which is basically lomo saltado with seafood instead of beef. It wasn't on the current menu but I saw pictures of it on Yelp, so I assumed it used to be on a previous menu. The waitress checked with the chef and said they could make it so I was very happy! It was a solid portion with perfectly cooked shrimp, mussels, octopus, and squid. I particularly loved the chunks of octopus - perfectly tender and chewy, Also, the green sauce!! It's way less spicy here than other Peruvian restaurants but I like it more! There is less cream/mayo and has more herbs, so it's a bit more refreshing. Also since it's less spicy, I doused my entire meal in the sauce and it added really good flavor. I also tried a bit of the lomo saltado and it was delicious and well marinated. The ceviche also looked really good, I'll have to try that next time I return. read more

Bodegon No 69 - Saltado de Mariscos - Latin American Near Me - Pasadena, California

So I decided to try this place because I heard the Ceviche was amazing.. and it's walking distance from the Pasadena Courthouse and I love sea food. So no surprise I loved the Peruvian Ceviche I'll I don't now if it really.. was but I almost felt like it was actually made to order it seemed that fresh. Looking back at menu it's called Ceviche B-69. The New York stake was also amazing I see now looking on the menu onlinethey call it "seco de carne" but there was nothing seco about it. It was juicy AF But the main reason I decided to leave my first review is that I couldn't get over the Aroz con Mariscos.. it reminded me of my travels thru Spain where both sea food and especially rice dishes known as paella are taken seriously. Bomb AF Seriously this This rice dish (I mean who raves about rice) was on another level I was soo full but I couldn't get enough So Try it! is all I can say.. you won't regret it I took a few pics so you can see what I'm talking about read more

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