Love the aesthetic of the place. So cute! Food was delicious. We ordered the Aji De Gallina and the chicken ocopa both on the lunch menu. We also got the caramel cheesecake. Had cinnamon in it. So so good. read more

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Food was delicious, service was great, but portions on the Chicken Kabob meal were a little disappointing compared to the noodle dishes.

Good food, good service, great ambiance...absolutely love this beautiful old 1890s era building

Delicious food. New flavors for me. Nice atmosphere. Enjoyed this very much. Service was good as well.

Trevor was an awesome host. Try the vegan mushroom sandwich and spicy pasta. 10/10. Amazing atmosphere too. Worth checking out

All I can say is, wow! This place exceeded my expectations. Beautiful historic building very tastefully renovated. The food was amazing. Full of flavor! There was only one waitress there and she was so helpful and quick. If I ever come through the area again I will be coming here again!! read more

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Pros: - Beautiful ambiance - Fast service. - Delicious!! (Seriously, you can't go wrong.) But the Colorado Skewers ($15) were my *absolute* favorite. The sauce, chicken, pico de gallo, and mashed potatoes went together sooo well. If you're not sure what to get, this is the one. The Jalea Mixta (fried calamari and shrimp) was a great appetizer, and even the side salad was tasty. The Olive Trout was good, but I don't remember eating many olives when I went to Peru. The Chicken Para Rayos was delicious too. The only cons are the (dubious) authenticity, and it was $75 for 3 of us + one appetizer, with no drinks or dessert. But they were kind enough to honor Yelp's 5% check-in discount. read more

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The fries and the torta de askinoske (flourless chocolate cake) .. a gluten free person's dream. We went here after much recommendations it was an interesting spot but i thought it was a little too dark so I don't have great food pics. The service was ok but the fries were really the highlight for me. The menu was interesting and had lots of options for gf people. My pad was ok a bit too sweet for me but I said I will try it again sometime to see if it was fluke. My partner had the duck and enjoy it more than my dish ( i couldn't try his). I shall return read more

This is our second time at Cafe Cusco. The food was really good again. I love the quinoa salad and the Aji De Gallina was amazing. The white aïoli served with the wings is a treat! Colorado skewers and pork tacos did not disappoint. Service both times was great also! read more

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I heard a lot about this place...and looked forward to going. Underwhelming is how I would describe. If someone wanted to go here, I'd go again. However, it's (not) a place I'm going to choose, to go to again. See that bottle of sauce: it's a different kind of taste...not sure what's in it. But it was decent and (I did) like it. The fried rice: It had a definite sweet note to it. It didn't have a crispy texture at all. But, it was good enough to order. I'd much rather however, have a Chinese or Thai fried rice dish. The pork and black beans. The black beans, were fixed really good and a good taste. The pork, tasted ok....maybe even good. However, it was cut so thin...they cooked to give it grill scald. So, it was well dried out, being so thin. The last dish with the seafood and vegetables. That dish was way sour in flavor. My wife eats sour stuff....that dish made her mouth pucker! Tue old building and interior.... Certainly liked it...and it's great to see the old places survive and be re-purposed. A cozy place with those enclosed booths. Conclusion: There's better places to choose from in Springfield. read more

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Such a comfy feel here! Love the booth that we sat in. The food is very good, we ordered something that our waitress recommended. It is a bit pricey for what we got I think but overall a good experience. read more

Had the Tequenos and the lomo saltado. Both were very good! The waitress was very friendly and steered my decisions in the right direction. The venue is very relaxing and seemed like a great place for a date. read more

This was my second time eating at Cafe Cusco. This time we brought friends and absolutely everything was soooo delicious! Bailey was our server, and she was excellent. They were busy at 7 pm on a Saturday night but we had reservations and we sat immediately. We each ordered a different drink and let me tell you all of them were delicious! If you haven't had a Pisco Sour this is the place to try one! We ordered the Taquenos to start and they were perfect - so much better than a mozzarella stick! We each ordered different entrees so we could taste more of the menu and let me tell you I'm not aorry we did. The flavors in every dish were spot on! Go and enjoy!! read more

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This was a wonderful restaurant and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. The food was delicious, this is a great go to spot for a special occasion or anything. The service was outstanding! read more

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Cafe Cusco is such a gem! The food and drinks were phenomenal! The seafood escabeche was wonderfully flavored. Also had the sangria morada and mazamorra morada and both were delicious. The wait staff was attentive and the ambience was pleasant. All in all a great place for dinner. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town! read more

Cafe Cusco - Escabeche de mariscos & sangria morada - Peruvian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Meals here are always delicious! Love this place! The service is the best. The outside dining area is really comfortable. read more

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I was looking for something soup and seafood and glad I found this place on Yelp. Only 8 minutes drive from my hotel. Thanks to my waitress suggestion, I didn't over order. I wanted the soup and an entree but she told me it was a huge portion so I got the Jalea Mixta for appetizer and the Chupe Grande. The Jalea Mixta is an assortment of fried squid, shrimp and white fish. It comes with two different dipping sauces. The Chupe Grande comes with a side of rice and crackers. The Chupe Grande is a spicy seafood bisque with shrimp, crawfish, calamari, peas and topped with a sunny side up and queso fresco. A perfect meal for this cold weather! I even have leftovers! read more

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Neither my sister nor myself had ever had Peruvian food. Well that changed in Springfield! This restaurant is located in a beautiful old building. The building certainly adds to the charm, but the food is so good! The food is the star. I ordered the Blackfish, my sister ordered Chicken Para Rayos. Both were really good in presentation and flavor, but the chicken was the superior dish. We had leftover chicken and shrimp the next day.. I think it was better the next day.. yum! We ordered the chocolate dessert, which was special, especially with whipped cream. A memorable meal, for sure. read more

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Ahh-mazing!!! This place is a gem! I am wishing i had more meals or stomach to enjoy more of their menu. I knew I'd be happy because true South American cuisine always has fresh ingredients and full flavors. I spoke to the waitress and she worked with the kitchen to have smaller versions of their mushroom saltado and sweet potato noodle stir fry. Both are absolutely incredible. I am looking forward to the next time I'm in Springfield just so I can come here again. read more

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First time in Springfield. Uber driver recommended Cafe Cusco. Food was excellent, fabulous flavors, the hot sauce - well we about finished a bottle. Great quantity and exceptional service. A definite return maybe before we leave. read more

As a Peruvian I will give my humble opinion. The national dish of Perú is ceviche. I was looking forward to give it a try. The restaurant is beautiful and the atmosphere is great. Service was excellent Miami ceviche was horrible. Fish was overcooked. Leche de tigre was underwhelming. The whole experience looked more like a poorly made Mexican ceviche. I know it has more like a tropical twist with Mango but the fish was not tasty at all. Huancaina had too much cheese that masked the huancaina flavor. Tres leches was dry. Lucuma cheesecake was also underwhelming Pisco sour was decent. read more

Today was our first meal at Cafe Cusco Definitely Won't be the last! Wonderful wait staff! Delicious flavorful food! Scrumptious desert and tantalizing cocktails. Wonderful ambiance - decor, seating areas and music that favored the cuisine - all in a historical building right on C Street. If you haven't been, you're missing out on this gem of a dining experience. Don't just take my word - go and expect the same experience yourself! read more

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What a great find tucked away on a corner in Historic Downtown Springfield. I saw the name and i thought it might be Peruvian food so I asked a group that was leaving what kind of food and they confirmed it was Peruvian and even said it was their favorite restaurant in Springfield. One look at the menu and they had me hooked. I had the Aji de Gallina, and my wife had the Chicken Aji verde which had a unique cilantro sauce. My Peruvian mother was smiling down from heaven. The atmosphere was authentic and the prices very reasonable. Can't wait to try something else there! read more

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COVID WARNING.... it's so good that you don't mind removing your mask for a bite. Who knew that there was a yummy Peruvian restaurant in Springfield, MO?!?! I'm in town for work and knew I wanted something on the healthy side that wasn't far fetch of being too millennial or "hipster" style. Before I came to this restaurant I did only a little bit of research, not because of lack of motivation but instead I knew I had to try Cafe Cusco once I got a glance of their menu. I am a fan of Peruvian food and ceviche with high expectations....Cafe Cusco's Ceviche Miami was AMAZING!!! I only was able to try this ceviche since I was dining alone,!my lack of size, and this appetizer item was not small. It was so good that I was extremely tempted to order another item but wasn't sure if I would be able to eat even half of anything. The staff at Cafe Cusco had wonderful table side manners and helpful with wanting to provide a great experience and keeping customer happy. I plan on eating here again if I ever come back to Springfield, MO with my other half who could I'd spilt another plate or two with to try more of their food. read more

Cafe Cusco - Ceviche Miami Wahoo, yellow pepper, garlic, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro, topped with mango, pico de gallo, choclo and sweet potato. - Peruvian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Like the ambiance, beautiful setting and decor - 5 Service, lukewarm. Our server was a bit short, not on the friendly side and I observed other servers being friendly. 3 We ordered the vegan tamal and the Palta Frita (fired avocado). The tamal was excellent. A sweet corn and peanut masa and it was served with Huancaina cheese butter that was exceptional. The palta was different experience for us, it was very good, a little crunchy on the outside and creamy inside. We shared the Fryer Rabbit which was tender yet over salted, probably the apple cider vinegar brine. I like rabbit and prefer it with garlic and Herbes de Provence. For dessert we shared Torta de Askinosie (warm chocolate torte) with caramel fudge - it was above average, hit the sweet spot, maybe a bit too sweet. Food 3.5 My Pisco Sour was delicious. One of the best I had since I was in Peru 18 months ago Drink: 5 Overall 3.5 read more

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Very nice for a lunch on a warm day. The spices were incredibly well balanced. Chicha Morada was especially refreshing.

Had anniversary dinner here, a wonderful experience. Service was excellent. Drinks were tasty as well.

This place is amazing. 5 adults and 2 children walked in the door on a Saturday at lunch time and were promptly seated in a private booth large enough for all of us. I wish I could remember the names of all the entrees we ordered but I can not. Everything was delicious and unique. 10 out of 10 for all things Peruvian. read more

Hot sauce on the table was nice. Server and atmosphere was great. Food was ok, served hot but kinda tasteless which was a surprise. I'd read reviews saying it was not too authentic. read more

Food was amazing! Great location and cute place. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

Excellent healthy food options and fun atmosphere. We especially appreciate all the gluten-free options!

One of our favorite restaurants anywhere. Interesting and varied menu and love their hot sauce so much we buy it by the case.

Let me start off with saying WOW! This is paradise for all vegetarians and vegans!! I came here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon, the place wasn't busy a first, but people slowly started occupying tables. There was a street festival across the street and I assume it's generally busier. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, I chose to sit inside due to the wind. The inside has a bar that makes absolutely amazing cocktails! Their menu is lengthy and they have a completely separate menu for vegans and vegetarians! So many great options to choose from! I started off by ordering a freshly made cocktail, pineapple hacienda and yucca mojo. The yucca mojo was a serving of fried seasoned yucca root tossed in mojo citrus pepper sauce. Absolutely delicious!My main course was their jackfruit escabeche that came with jackfruit sautéed in zesty escabeche sauce with Roma tomatoes, peppers, onion, capers, portobello, Kalamata olives and cilantro with a side of garlic rice. It deserves a review of its own for how well flavors blended together and the smell was mouth watering! Not only was it a perfectly made dish but it also tasted absolutely wonderful! Both dishes were very generous, definitely a great place if, like me, you like to eat a lot! Their service was fast and the staff friendly. Off the street parking is available. Overall an absolutely fantastic experience and I will definitely be coming back to try more items off their menu next time I'm in Springfield. read more

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Atmosphere and service were superb. Very accommodating to special requests. Freely communicated with kitchen about what adjustments could be made with specific dishes. The duck was wonderful! Beautiful blend of spices to give full moderate spicy flavor without peppers (sensitivity). Pricing seemed very reasonable for upscale restaurant. Lunch for 3 was $35. read more

Cafe Cusco - Duck with beautiful spice blend. - Peruvian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I'm disappointed this restaurant is in Springfield and not in Kansas City! Found Cafe Cusco via a Yelp search and my sister confirmed on the Fine Me Gluten Free app that they're safe for celiacs and she was excited to try it. Since being diagnosed, dining out has been a complete failure for her in terms of cross contamination and getting sick after ordering supposedly GF items. We've both been to Peru years ago and were excited to try the food again. This restaurant was absolutely PACKED on a Thursday night. We managed to get a booth inside, which is beautifully decorated, but wished we could have sat outside on their nice patio with cute Peruvian decor. We have a couple South American/Peruvian restaurants in Kansas City, but none come close to the extensive menu offered at this restaurant. In a twist, the entire menu is assumed to be gluten-free and the only items that are NOT are marked with 'NGF.' While extremely rushed, the waitress was knowledgeable about celiac and quick to confirm that the kitchen has a dedicated gluten-free fryer and is used to gluten-free requests. My sister was excited to get a sandwich and fries. The bun was so normal-looking and tasting that we feared it actually contained gluten - that's how good it was! We also tried the Lomo Saltado and the Chicken Para Rayos. I loved the chicken, and even though the portions look huge in the photos, they are really right-sized and we left without any leftovers. I only wish we had room for dessert. The drink menu was interesting, but the cocktails too sweet for me. This is an allergy-safe restaurant and it's great to have cuisine options that are very different from the norm. There were rave reviews for the sangria, but it tastes like grape Kool-Aid with no wine flavor. Way too sweet. The biggest disappointment happened at the end of the night and soured the visit. We had all paid our bills and the receipts to sign had just been returned to us. I paid in cash and I had just taken my change off the bill holder. I was holding the cash in my hand and counting out ones to leave for a tip. Another employee - not our waitress, nor the woman who had returned our bills, but a third woman! - swooped by and without making eye contact or anything says "here, let me help you" and snatches the money right out of my hand! She went back behind a partition, followed by the employee who had brought me my change. My family looked at me and was like "was that your change?" "Did she just take your money?" "What's happening?" It was so weird and unsettling. I had already paid and she just grabbed all my change and left. The original woman came back a few minutes later and handed me money. This woman had taken all the ones away and replaced them with fives! I can only assume she was attempting to pad the tip by only leaving me with larger bills in the hopes that I wouldn't tip too low. It always annoys me when servers give you fives and tens for your change and I was glad the first woman had given me ones. I was PISSED by how rude this woman was to literally rip money out of my hands. It wasn't even her table. Honestly, I should have left ZERO tip after that. I'm sure many people would have. I was already planning to tip at least five dollars so I still left a five. After all, it wasn't even our waitress who did this, but I ONLY left a five and maybe I would have left more but I was so shocked by how rude she was. The service already wasn't great because the restaurant was so crowded. I wanted to purchase a couple bottles of their house hot sauce, but left without spending more money because I was so annoyed. What would have been a 5-star review is now a 3. I took one star off for the flavor (mostly the drinks) that didn't live up to the menu description, and another star for the unprecedented rudeness by some unknown employee. read more

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Definitely some of the best wings I've had. If it's not spicy enough, add some of their hot sauce! Service was great! read more

Cafe Cusco - Peruvian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This is one of my favorite places to dine in Springfield. I come here at least twice a month I take friends here from out of town. I always take friends here who have not been here. I come here alone and I also take food home to go. When do I not come here?? the food is fresh the menu is innovative. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxing and authentic.!!! I forget I'm in Springfield when I'm dining at Café Cusco. Definitely a top restaurant in Springfield.!! read more

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The food and decor were wonderful! We ordered the chicharron plate and black bean burger. Both were delicious and served promptly. The highlight however was the chocolate cake for dessert. The only downside was the waitress wasn't as attentive as we would like. Overall though, it was a great visit and we'll definitely come back. read more

Lovely place t for Easter lunch. Great service. Fantastic menu. Reasonable prices. Cool atmosphere. What? Yum. If you're in Springfield stop in and try it. read more

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The dishes were amazing and the atmosphere was very fun!! I would recommend it to anyone! read more

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