MexPeruGypsy is a hidden gem tucked away in the bustling Fashion District of DTLA. While the area…read morecan feel hectic, it is absolutely worth making the trek to experience this culinary staple. I decided to visit after seeing it ranked so highly on Yelp, and it lived up to every expectation. I ordered the Lomo Saltado ($22.99), which features tender filet mignon strips sautéed with french fries, red onions, cilantro, tomato, soy sauce, red vinegar, and Peruvian garlic rice. The quality of the meat is outstanding--it literally melts in your mouth like butter. While the dish is perfectly seasoned on its own, Chef Felipe's house-made sauces are a must-try. The green aji sauce is vibrant and fresh, while the chili oil provides a wonderful kick. I highly recommend sitting at the counter if you can. It's mesmerizing to watch Chef Felipe work his magic on the wok, sending flames high into the air as he cooks. The service is truly unparalleled. Juan, the owner, is the most welcoming and cordial host I have encountered in a long time. He treats every guest like a long-lost friend and speaks with such pride about the restaurant's 45-year legacy. It is clear that he deeply appreciates his team; he specifically asked me to recognize Chef Felipe for his consistency and hard work. Juan's hospitality even extended to gifting me a complimentary Chicha Morada--a refreshing, perfectly balanced Peruvian drink that was the ideal accompaniment to the meal. Don't sleep on MexPeruGypsy! This is a must-visit spot in Los Angeles, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Here is to another 45 years of success!

We are Peruvian and work near by so decided to try this place out and honestly best customer…read moreservice from the chef to the waiter the entire staff is so kind Food: we tried ceviche peruano jalea mixta and arroz con mariscos and everything was delicious we definitely recommend it left very satisfied Oh almost forgot the home made alfajores!!! 10/10

Food was so good and flavorful Service is quick and helpful…read more Music and decor is beautiful and clean

i would not come back…read more the steak plate was good flavor. the green pasta was okay but could've been more flavorful. the chaufa de carne was okay flavor. the meat wasn't seasoned and tasted old. The drinks maracuya and chicha were okay. flavor was there but pretty watered down. We got the papas de huancaina and flavor was almost there but in a way seemed watered down. Although the food wasn't horrible the service was. It felt like it was a chore for them to serve us. And they didn't give us plates for the appetizers or any extra napkins. They didn't have any pollo a la brasa available for another hour and we had got there around 2pm

I've only had Peruvian food a couple of times, so when I was in the area, I decided to give this…read morelittle spot a try. The menu had so many different options that I had a hard time deciding between the soups, traditional meat dishes, and pasta selections. I ended up ordering a pasta dish that surprisingly had an Asian-inspired flavor profile. It reminded me a bit of Kung Pao chicken with linguini, thanks to the red and green bell peppers, onions, and a nice kick of spice. It was delicious, especially with the house-made green salsa they served on the side. I also ordered a side of rice and beans, and although I passed on the plantains since I was dining solo, the server kindly brought me a sample, which was such a thoughtful touch. This is a cozy, mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall spot with a mix of two- and four-top tables. Parking was easy, and I found a space right in front. I stopped by just before closing, and there were still a few people enjoying dinner. Expect to spend around $30 per person. Overall, I enjoyed the food and friendly service, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Food - sub par Service - slow & presumptuous…read moreAmbiance - hole in the wall & not a problem I had an intense craving for lomo saltado so came here because it popped up on Yelp. It was a hole in the wall and had relatively good reviews for lomo saltado so I had my hopes up thinking the food would be amazing. My chief complaint is that it took almost 30 minutes for my single order to come out because the kitchen was busy prioritizing to-go/delivery orders. Had I known this, I wouldn't have eaten inside the restaurant; I would've actually gotten it delivered. My next complaint is that no receipt was given as customer copy, and no itemized receipt when asking for tip. The total for this dish came out to almost $30 including tip, and the waitress/cashier didn't mention the lunch special at all. I brought it up to ask about it after I paid, to which she replied, "Oh, you probably don't want that cuz it's smaller. But it comes with a drink and soup." The fact that she assumed I wouldn't want the lunch special (when I'm there at lunch time) that would've been a much better deal at $17.99 and perfect portion size for me, and yet charged me for the regular dinner price was a bit presumptuous. It's also weird that they would ask for a tip (which I gave anyway) before I even received my meal. It's less about the price but the principle! But I was just hungry and needed to go to my next appointment, so I didn't argue, but again, the food took way too long to come out so I had to ask her about it after the 25 minute mark. Food came out after 30 minutes, and I had to get up and ask for the aji verde sauce when most restaurants usually serve it to you with the meal. The aji verde sauce which is really important to me to complement this dish, unfortunately missed the mark as well. I really missed Sol Inka's aji verde sauce that's well-rounded in every way. Lomo saltado should be balanced between the meat, tomatoes, onions, and fries, but it was definitely heavy on the fries with only two pieces of tomatoes. I would've preferred more meat too if it's the regular plate, but it felt like a fries dump. I wouldn't have had complaints if this were the lunch special order. Anyways, if you don't mind the headache & having to be extra proactive to get what you want, this is the place to be, but it's definitely not my cup of tea. $30 for a sub-par lomo saltado where well over half of it is fries does not sit well with me, considering I waited 30 minutes for my meal. Unfortunately, I'd just have to stick to Sol Inka for my regular Peruvian food fix, as the flavor is more robust there anyways. Oh, and Sol Inka also gives complimentary warm bread and butter, while there isn't anything like that here.

Modern Peruvian inspired rooftop restaurant at the Hoxton Hotel on Broadway in Downtown LA. The…read moreelevator is straight from the entrance, and you'll see the sign that will instruct you to press "R". It's a small open air space, and it can get full right at dinner time, but if you go right as they open at 5pm, you'll be fine without reservations. The menu is limited, but it's all delicious! The Yuca Fries are a must! Fried and topped with chorizo. All of the sides sounded really good, but these are the best! The thigh meat chicken skewers are perfectly sauced, and can be ordered as an appetizer to be shared by two. All of the main dishes are meant to be shared. The prices are up there for the portions, but it's all a real treat for the taste buds, and the view is great! Highly recommend.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hoxton Hotel for our LA trip and decided to dine here for dinner…read moreas it was conveniently located on the rooftop of the hotel. We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Sunday without a reservation, but we were immediately seated upon arrival. The ambiance was relaxing and calm with a resort-like interior. Our server was attentive, yet very respectful of our private space and time, which we greatly appreciated. We never felt rushed, and were able to enjoy the relaxing time. Here is our order: Chicha No Nada with Pisco: A very refreshing drink! Adding pisco was a right choice, making it a perfect cocktail to start off the vacation. Bass Ceviche: A great Peruvian-inspired dish! Highly recommend adding the crispy quinoa crusts for additional $3. Wood-fired Skirt Steak: This dish is very similar to Lomo Saltado, which is our favorite Peruvian dish. Steak was cooked to perfection. Yuca Fries: This dish was very interesting, featuring chorizo, yuzu-cilantro, pickled ajis, and cotija. It was delicious and perfect as a side dish. While the food was excellent, the portions were quite small for dishes that are "meant to be shared" as descrived by our server. Albeit this, our dine-in experience was very positive and enjoyable overall.

Quite literally one of our favorite places to come eat at! We brought some friends and they were…read moreaccommodating to the larger party size. We love coming for lunch! Our favorite dishes are the lentejitas con pescado (this is my go to) , lomo saltado ( a classic) , and chaufa de mariscos! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff is amazing, so sweet and attentive, we love going to visit!

Love this family owned and operated Peruvian place The food…read moreis so fresh. Portions are great They have lunch specials too

Well husband and I are always so impressed with the food and we keep going over and over and over…read moreagain and take new friends which we never disappoint by bringing them to delicious seafood servings .. we had a little mishap nothing to do with the food but their general manager Briana, fixed the issue right away and we kept on enjoying our food!

I'm usually not the type of person to wait in long lines for food, but Holbox is 100% worth it…read more We were lucky enough to grab seats at the counter, which I actually recommend if you can. It was really cool watching the chefs prepare each dish and since we were sitting right there, we got to chat with them and ask questions about the menu. They were pretty friendly and were happy to explain the dishes. We ordered several items and everything was delicious!! The seafood was incredibly fresh and each dish was well executed. My least favorite was probably the taco de pulpo. The octopus itself was grilled perfectly but the overall flavor just didn't quite do it for me. The food also came out surprisingly fast, especially considering how busy they were. I can definitely see why people are willing to wait in line here. Great food and fast service. I'll definitely be back.

This was one of the best Yelp finds I've been to in a while. It's a hot Monday, July 27th. I'd…read morejust dropped off a portable air conditioner for my son's apartment. Asked him if he wanted to go get a bite. I told him let's find somewhere that has Salmon. Since it was late afternoon, I didn't think there would be any chance to find something good. I yelped Seafood Near Me and Lonzo's Peruvian Restaurant popped up. We looked at the pictures and the food looked good. I was eyeing that Crispy Salmon. We drove three miles and got there around three pm. When we arrived there was plenty of parking on the street. As we walked up to the door, it didn't look like they were open. My son tugged at the door and it was locked. Just as we were walking away a young woman came to open the door. She said they were having a meeting, but they were open for service. We were seated in the front of the restaurant. They also had a huge dining room on the side. The young lady served us some fresh bread with this delicious green sauce. She took our drink order. I had a plain ice tea and my son had a Peruvian soda called "Inka Kola" My son kept raving about the bread and green sauce. It was good. We decided to try the Grilled Spanish Octopus as an appetizer, my son ordered the Arroz Chaufa/Fillet Mignon, and I got the Crispy Salmon. Before I go any further I just want to say that each dish's presentation was TOP NOTCH. (See Attached Photos) When I first saw the Grilled Octopus, I thought damn this looks so good I don't want to cut it. I told my son to take the first bite. The look on his face was priceless. He said, "Mom this SLAPS!" I cut off a piece and it was so tender, it melted in my mouth. We got our entrees and I must say again my plate was BEAUTIFUL! When they say CRISPY SALMON they meant it. Both the skin and the meat had a crispy texture. The Quinoa was very good. The side salad had little vegetables that were cut star shaped. The salad's ingredients (apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados) were so good I barely used the dressing. I just ate it. I must admit I was hungry, I cleaned my plate. I haven't eaten like this in a while. The portion sizes were just right. My son loved his fried rice, although he said it was a bit salty. He had a second, Inka Soda. He told me , "Mom, we found a new place near my house. I will definitely be coming back here!" Y'all don't sleep on Lonzo's Peruvian Restaurant. It was worth every penny! We will be back!

We loooooooooove Lonzo's! The only place we can go after going to Peru on our Honeymoon, it's the…read moremost authentic and delicious. Every item never misses. Our fav are the anticuchos (beef hearts) they taste exactly like the ones on the streets of Lima. Sooooo yummy. We always get the fishermen ceviche, the lamb chops are to diiiieee for and do NOT go without getting the arroz con mariscos. We love the service there, the team knows us now and they always take care of us. We started going before I was pregnant, went while I was pregnant, and now we go with our brand new baby boy! The team has seen us grow as a family and we love being a part of the Lonzo's family too! We come here like, once a month at least and it never fails. We love that they expanded and added more seating and tables. Today we went and also watched a World Cup game, it was a fun environment and we always end up talking with other tables and enjoying Lonzo's together. Great vibes, the best Peruvian food in LA. PERIODDDD.

Eh....just okay. Service great; prices good. It might have been the assortment we chose. Just…read moreseemed bland in general. Lomo Saltado was fine but everything else just blah.

My son and I drove 30 miles to try this place. We go there and it was packed, so that was a great…read moresign. My Seco de Carne was incredible, but my son's Chaufa de Mariscos was a bit of a letdown. I think they made a mistake and brought us Arroz con Mariscos instead. Service and atmosphere are great. We will definitely be back to make sure the chaufa is as good as everything else!

Muy rica la comida y a muy buen precio. Vine a probar este lugar en East Los Angeles y la verdad me…read moresorprendió el sazón. Aunque no tienen toda la variedad de platos peruanos, sí cuentan con algunos de los más conocidos como el Lomo Saltado, tamales, costillas y BBQ. Todo estaba bien preparado, con mucho sabor y las porciones están bien por el precio. El servicio también fue amable. Si andan por East LA y quieren comida rica sin gastar mucho, recomiendo mucho este lugar. Definitivamente volvería. La comida peruana lo mejor 100%

Lomo Saltado is probably in my top 3 favorite dishes in food. So much flavor. They make a decent…read moreLomo Saltado here, convenient for lunch, good service. The dining room has plenty of seating and televisions if you are going to eat here. Parking can be scarce if it's lunch hour due to a bustling group of neighboring businesses.

Solid, outstanding dishes. I'm not a Peruvian cuisine connoisseur but we really enjoyed the food,…read moreit's flavorful and authentic. Generous portions good for sharing. I love the vibe, industrial feel of the place. I suggest to get a reservation since it can get very busy. Service was a bit chaotic, slow but we were not in a hurry. The timing is a bit off. Would love to come back and try more dishes next time.

As an update to my review, the manager messaged me and told me that the "peanuts" were "cancha…read moreserrana", a crunchy corn snack from Peru. I appreciate the management for reaching out. However, I asked the server if they were peanuts and they said YES!!! Of course I listened to the server, who would obviously know more about the dish than me. There could've been a miscommunication issue there, but either way it could've been explained either on the menu or verbally when we expressed our allergy concerns that we did not need to worry. I wish I tried them now.