Peruvian food is one of the under-rated Latin food that has delicious flavors. And this literal hole-in-the-wall in the mostly commercial warehouses of Vernon delivers & embodies this cuisine. Their empanadas are freshly made with vey juicy & flavorful sauce. The Aji de Gallina & Pollo al Jugo are so much better than the Argentinian empanadas. The Tallarin Verde had a wonderful bright pesto sauce & very soft noodles. And most of all, the Milanesa de Carne have very tender meat on a well-toasted bread. This was topped off by fast & friendly service. Overall a great experience worth coming back to & we shall. PS. My wife & daughter just ate the Pollo Saltado & they said it was better than El Pollo Inka. And the Alfajores was refreshing. They wanted me to get it again next time. Kudos to Jon-Carlo. read more

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First impressions: When you 1st walk in the place looks closed. Restaurant is stuffy and doesn't feel like they have AC. The decor is outdated and it's very cluttered. Food: Loma saltado was 5 out of 10 - meat tasted strange ( freezer burn). Tallarin noodles good but the meat tasted freezer burn. The empanadas tasted 100% freezer burn and I couldn't eat the meat. Food didn't taste fresh at all( even the tomatoes and onions tasted like they were previously frozen. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

5 years later and I still enjoy Carlitas Antojitos! All the food is packed with flavor everything is made to order and fresh, the bread they give you while you wait for your food is so good, the soups are amazing, the lomo saltado just taste so yummy! Recently tried their pollo and wow the flavor is really good. Great spot! The service is amazing thank you to Giancarlo. They always have some good music playing and if you wanna watch some basketball and eat good food this is the place to go imo read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

The food was bad, sadly the meat feels old and the pasta a la huancaina was dry! the service was good we left most of the food for 2 was $64 no bad but with something eatable was a waste! as a cook we know when something is old or bad any cook should send food like that you guys lose customers i never going back there... ambience is ok only a few tables that's it! Ps: the chicken was deep fry without any sesoning! read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Huancaina pasta really dry - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

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Was craving Peruvian food. This location popped up near work. Went and it had its cliental. The man at the register stated they ran out of beef that chicken plates were available. I decided to get a pollo saltado since my go to plate is lomo saltado at all Peruvian restaurants. Waited about 30 minutes for my food. Place was understaffed, music was loud. Finally got my Togo order arrived to work to eat it and to my surprise a raw piece of chicken on my rice! RAW chicken just on top of the rice. There goes my lunch and no time to go get food elsewhere read more

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El lomo saltado es el más sabroso que he probado en mucho tiempo, las empanadas también son muy buenas y el chocoflan está delicioso

Definitely do not recommend, they are extremely stingy with the amount of food they give. This was my first time buying from this place and last. Only reason why I went here was because the ppl who I usually order from were not available. Disappointment. read more

Love there Lomo saltado is really delicious my favorite. Place is nice and clean. Good customer service all the time.

Always a great eating experience! Authentic food choices and awesome customer service! read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Silly drawing with the specials - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

This is as close to Peru as you can get in LA. The aguadito de pollo sent me into a ratatouille style flashback of my grandmother beating me with a vine of the pica pica plant. The fresh and crispy roll was complemented by the spicy aji verde. the lomo saltado was elegantly presented and mouthwatering delicious. The space is welcoming and the service is friendly. Will be coming back for more. read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

First off, amazing service, it was so clean inside it made even more excited to try it. The gentleman that helped me out was incredibly polite and professional. We ordered the lomo saltado, milanesa sándwich, beef empanada, and cheese jalapeño empanada. Everything was so delicious!!! The lomo saltado was my husband's favorite, and "one of the best dishes" he's ever had, he loved the green hot sauce as well! We're definitely coming back :) read more

Stopped to charge the car across the street and checked out this little gem. Food was amazing! Really flavorful and generous portions. We had the tallarin soltado and fried plantains. Absolute perfection. Service was really friendly with a family owned vibe. I don't love writing reviews but they definitely earned it. :) read more

I love this place. The staff and owners are awesome. They make you feel at home. The shrimp Saltado is the best. Empanadas are awesome. Agua frescos tropical is amazing. My best go to lunch spot. read more

This place has a huge variety of Peruvian snacks/ treats + great food. The service was 10/10, our server was very friendly and attentive to our table. It's a casual sit in or take out location. Right when you walk in, you get to experience a bit of what Peru is about. The complementary soup and bread was delicious. I ordered the ceviche de camarón which was my first time trying it and I highly recommend. And my husband ordered the lomo saltado which is a must try as well! The plantains were so soft and fresh. The lemon pie was sweet & tangy, 8/10. And the cookies!! The cookies were delish. read more

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Food is amazing service is amazing and food did not take long to come out I would recommend everyone come try this food

Food was great, several options to choose from, very authentic. Prices were very reasonable. Small location

Food delicioso, Ambiance quaint, Service superb! Been here twice for lunch and his the spot every time!

Sabroso! Great service and convenient location. Highly recommend to anybody that hasn't had peruvian food.

Today was my first time in this restaurant. We ordered the fish ceviche, steak with green pasta and for desert suspiro limeño. Everything was delicious. We will definitely come back here soon !! read more

I tried their beef empanadas and fish ceviche and OMG!! Both were absolutely amazing!! They are a must try! The service was great.. the restaurant is clean. I will definitely be back soon. read more

food was nothing short than amazing. great food and great service. will be coming back for the lomo saltado read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

Straight up No Guinea pig meat! In case you were rightly wondering First time trying Peruvian cuisine. This establishment kicks mountain butt! Everthing from the food/service/parking/atmosphere... Fantastic! Alright Im done yelling, go enjoy your time here :) read more

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This is only regarding hygiene: BATHROOM - no toilet seat covers, no paper hand towels, no soap, toilet paper on top of the tank lid. I asked the lady for soap and she told she would get it, I waited. Then she said to take a seat, I mentioned that I'm still waiting for the soap. She went to the kitchen and brought out a pump, it was hand sanitizer, I told her so. She said, let me look for it. I waited. Then she brought me my lunch and told me that we do not have soap. I told her that I can not have my lunch then because if I can not wash my hands neither can they (I know, maybe too much of a smarty pants BUT it is the truth). She then told me that they use the dish soap so I asked her for some. Unacceptable!!!!!!!! They set the tables with fork and spoon, no knives! The food wasn't as good as my previous visits, I've been there around 5 times and that number won't increase after todays visit. BTW, the young man who is normally there is a sweetheart, super helpful and nice!!! read more

Oh man, so my dad is a trucker and saw this new place pop up about two months ago, we finally got a chance to visit and will probably head back again at some point! It's a small mom and pop shop that offers, like there name states, antojitos (cravings/snacks). No big meal items which my dad was hoping for, but everything we got was worth it. Everything is deliciously delightful. I don't know much about Peruvian food but what I tasted fantastic! Especially the empanadas de lomo, arroz con leche, and the choros a la Chalaca (muscles.) They had run out of tamales so we'll be trying this another day. Service was quick for the amount of food we ordered. From what I saw it was just a mom and her son working counter and cook stations. We got there a little late so they might've been getting ready to close soon. They also sell Peruvian Souvenirs like scarfs, hats, and adorable stuffed llamas! Very friendly service and delicious antojitos. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Authentic Peruvian food . The wife and I have tried many Peruvian spots, this is definitely a must try spot. With a special entree daily. Definitely coming back since I work down the street. read more

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The lomo saltado was so delicious ! The meat was tender and the fries were soooooo goood!!!!! Nicely seasoned and very fresh. The service was amazing as well! read more

As a Peruvian, I like to make sure our food and its unique sazón is well represented. Our food uses soy sauce, but you shouldn't taste like soy sauce. A good ceviche shouldn't taste fishy. I do not recommend this place. You could probably make these simple dishes yourself at home. I didn't use the bathroom, but it says a lot about a restaurant, if they are unkept. read more

One of the greatest Peruvian eating experiences I've ever had. Well worth the trip and adventure.

Omg, had lunch there yesterday. It was the best Peruvian food I ever had and the service was fantastic. I would recommend to anyone that likes Peruvian food. You just have to go! Robert read more

Great place - cute ambiance, wonderful service, great food. Had the chicken soup, milanesa de carne sandwich, passionfruit juice, and alfajores. The green sauce that they have is great - I put it on my sandwich and it brought it to the next level. read more

Didn't like: is a insult to Peruvian food they need to update there game. We went there for lunch and is a no such a dissappointment read more

Best lomo saltado ive had. Thats all Ive had because I get it over and over and it never disappoints. Friendly service and tap to pay also. Love this place! read more

The lomito al Jugo here is the best torta ever, plus I love the chicha morada. This spot is great for deserts too. They have cake and cookies. They also sell cute merch from Peru. Sometimes the wait is long if you're in a hurry but the food has never been disappointing! I used to come here at least every other week when I worked nearby and the staff is always super friendly. I live pretty far and I really miss this place!! read more

The food was so bomb! I had the lomo saltado and the meat practically melted in my mouth. I love when the lomo saltado has juice and this plate had plenty of it. The service is also great! 10/10 read more

Literally the best lomo saltado I've ever had. I walked in and the host greeted me nicely and told me about their menu. Was very polite to me. As I got my food I could tell it was going to be very good. The meat was very tender and seasoned so well. The rice wasn't undercooked or overcooked. The onions and tomatoes were so juicy. And the bread was so soft and not hard and stale like other places I've tried. I'm definitely coming back for more. read more

Awesome food and warm friendly folks. This is my second visit and found a new love for Peruvian food.

I am not going to remember the exact names of what i had but the empanda de lomo and the lomo sandwich were delicious! Also tried some of the chicken soup and it was very flavorful. Will definitely be back for more! read more

This spot has the best ceviche! Ever since I tried it, I keep going back! Their chocolate cake is a must too!

This is the most delicious Peruvian food I have ever eaten. Warm and friendly ambiance. I highly recommend any of the sandwiches followed by a tasty treat from the bakery, the chocolate cake is out of this world. Upon talking to the staff I learned they even offer catering. If you need Carlita's at home or want to eat-in at the restaurant you won't be disappointed. read more

Carlita's Antojitos - Peruvian Near Me - Vernon, California

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I didn't enjoy coming down here at Carlitas Antojitos if I could give this place a 0 out of 5 stars I would for the simple reason that the restroom are very disgusting no soap , no toilet paper and no hot water. Food was good but definitely not worth the 25 minute drive and what makes me come here and leave a bad review is that not only is it a very poor hygiene place to eat at but the customer service you get here at this Peruvian Restaurant is very awful I asked this lady that works there for a bit more hot sauce and she gave me such a dirty look and attitude and she didn't even greet me when I stepped inside I also asked for a cup of water and she never brought it and what makes everything so much worse is that when I arrived I sat at a table and it was very sticky and dirty I asked her very politely if she can please clean it and she told me with a attitude I can sit somewhere else if I was satisfied sitting where I was at. Thankfully I was able to get her name Vanessa. I believe she only speaks Spanish but I'm writing it down in English for others can most definitely understand how the service works here. My first time coming here and my very last time coming here. If anyone gets to read my review please think twice before coming here read more