I was surprised to discover that Machu Picchu has merged with Fifties Diner. The decor is the same,…read morebut they are renovating the space next door. We ordered from both menus. See my review of the diner on the separate page. We ordered the grilled calamari which was cooked perfectly and came with a different kind of corn. IMuch larger kernels and the texture was different. It also came with a very spicy salsa which was so delicious I took the leftovers home and ate with my dinner tonight. We also ordered their fried corn kernals called ocopa con camarones. It also contained fried plantain and was beautifully seasoned. I could easily get addicted to that snack. I think that the the Fifties Diner is benefiting greatly from this incredible kitchen. Machu Picchu is excellent. Every dish is a goofy delight. And the service was excellent as well.

Just had lunch at a Peruvian gem! The ceviche was so fresh it practically swam to the table, and my…read morewife's beef with rice and beans was pure comfort food heaven. Friendly service, generous portions, and flavors that make your taste buds dance... highly recommend!

Wonderful service. Delicious food. We got the Vegetable Chaufa and the Talarin Verde with Chicken -…read moreboth were flavourful. Portions are a decent size and they give a good amount of meat for each dish. I look forward to the roasted Peruvian corn that they give for a snack before the meal! The server was really friendly and patient - on our first visit he took the time to explain several items on the menu and answer the endless stream of questions we had. The food is so good that I'm always surprised to find it relatively empty and quiet when i come to eat here (but I can't complain about not having to wait for a table).

We had the piqueo crillo, lomo saltado on fettuccini, and the chaufa with chicken. My favorite of…read morethe appetizer platter was definitely the tamale. I loved the chaufa, though I wish it came with the yellow or green sauce on top. The fettuccine was great, the texture on the noodles was perfect. The restaurant feels warm, clean, and inviting. The staff were all very kind. My only complaint was that the service was disorganized, and it took a while for our order to be taken, to get to-go containers, and to get the check. I think this was mostly because a very large party was in the restaurant at the same time as us. I'll be coming back, I still need to try the ceviche.

We came here as a group of 10 on a Sunday evening and had a fantastic experience…read more My partner and I shared: - Alitas de Pollo (nice balance of dry and saucy, slightly spicy wings) - Ceviche Carretillero (my least favourite dish of the night as it was a little too sour, and the fried calamari was an interesting topping admist this raw dish. The sweet potatoes surprisingly worked well though) - Parihuela (not as well-rounded as a French bouillabaisse, but still delicious with a variety of seafood) - Chicha Morada (delicious purple corn drink) Portions were pretty large, so I'd recommend ordering family style to try a few different dishes. Food was not a 5/5 for me, but service was above and beyond. Upon arrival, we had given the staff a cake to serve after our meal for a friend's birthday. We had the candles in our bag, and were planning on pulling them out when we were done our entrees. The owner, assuming that we hadn't brought our own candles, went out and bought candles for the cake during our meal. We were stunned when we found out! They then portioned out the cake perfectly after we sang happy birthday. We also didn't realise we had stayed 30 minutes past their 9pm closing time, and they never nudged us to leave. It seemed like it was the owner and his father running the restaurant, and I felt very well taken care of. I'm already looking forward to returning to Pisac in the near future.

Came here with some friends after a trip to Peru. The food definitely brought us back, especially…read morethe chicha morada! I had to lomo saltado which was pretty good and the beef was very tender. The desserts of the day were lucuma crème brulee and lucuma cheesecake. I found the chocolate in the cheesecake to be a bit overpowering to the lucuma taste. The flavour of creme brûlée was really really good!

Absolutely amazing food!!!…read more This is a great new Peruvian place that opened up recently. It is authentic DELICIOUS Peruvian food served FRESH and QUICK ! I can't boast enough about this place. It is more like a fast food atmosphere but knowing how quickly you will devote the food, there's no need for too much seating space. Location: Mississauga. Located in a plaza therefore, plenty of parking. You order at the counter, they give you a number. You can sit, or order to go. They bring your order to your table. In traditional Peruvian style, they serve you a little bit of "Cancha" while you wait. (Corn sautéed with oil and salt , like a tiny snack but I love it!) I ordered Ceviche de Pescado. Traditional plate. It's Tilapia cooked in lime juice serviced with sweet potatoe, cancha, fried fresh plantain and a lettuce. Sooooo good!!!!!!! I'm drooling as I'm writing this. This was followed by Lomo Saltado. The most tender and fresh Lomo I have ever had!!! (Beef cubes) served with fries with rice. The sauce is tomatoes with onion, and it's a fusion because they add the soy sauce to it. This is also a popular traditional dish. For dessert we took some to go. Alfajor, (like a soft cookie top and bottom with Dulce de lèche inside. I think , I ate it to quickly) Masamora made with something purple that I cannot remember. Arroz con lèche (rice, condense milk, cinnamon, raisins, sooo good!) These two are supposed to be eaten side by side in Peru. We bought chicken tamales to go as well. For drinks we ordered Chicha Morada (made with purple corn ) and I think it was Maracuya or Granadilla drink. Either or, it was delicious!!!!!! Although the prices are a bit on the higher side for these places it is worth it! Delicious, fresh and authentic!! Post pandemic and inflation it is understandable. It's a family owned business and they need to open one up in Toronto. :)

The ceviche brings me back to Lima. Taste is excellent. Perfectly balanced Would highly recommend…read morethis place.

Called the restaurant during advertised open hours, no one picked up the phone... prompted me to…read moreleave a message then went to there restaurant itself, and the door was locked even though there were people inside. So disappointed. Was looking forward to surprising my other half with Peruvian food. Will be going to Burlington for my Peruvian food orders.

Put simply, I can't rate this place high enough. Good quality, very good food at reasonable prices…read moreand an engaging owner and chef. If this place was in Toronto it would enjoy celebrity status. DeliHighly recommended. Returned after far too long. Still great. If you have yet to sample Culantro you really must.

I've been meaning to try this place for a while. The last time I was in this area it was much more…read moreempty! Now there are restaurants everywhere! Anyways, we came on a week night and it was fairly quiet so we got seated right away. The booths are very comfortable and the decor is super nice. We got a menu and the server asked us if we had ever had Peruvian food and although we said yes, she was very happy to walk us through the menu. We were given canchita and plantain chips as a free snack, canchita is like a roasted pop corn which is very crunchy and delicious .We specifically came here to try the pollo a la brasa, which is like a Peruvian style rotisserie chicken. We got the combo that comes with fries and fried rice which was the BEST choice The chicken was deliciously seasoned, maybe a bit salty for people who watch their salt intake but personally I LOVED it. The fries were crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside and fried rice was the best fried rice I've had in a Peruvian place in a while. It also comes with 2 sauces which are brought in large bottles so you can have as much as.you want. Both are spicy but the creamy sauce is only mild and the red sauce is like a medium spicy sauce. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely come back again!

Good Peruvian foood & cocktails. Good service and music as well. I will definitely be backread more

Best decision of my recent trip to Toronto was to visit El Inka. I came here on a Tuesday afternoon…read morejust around 1:30pm. The restaurant was not busy at all, which for me was perfect. I was dining solo, and just really wanted to experience some good Peruvian food that I haven't had in a long time. I ordered from the lunch menu and opted for two lunches - gluttonous I know - but I wanted to try the Ceviche de pescado and the Aji de Gallina. I asked about Chicha Morada to drink, but it hadn't been prepared yet, so I had maracuja juice (passion fruit). First of all, the ceviche was outstanding! It's a simple tilapia, but it was so perfectly prepared. I loved the little sweet potato garnish, and the tangy flavor was spot on. I felt like I was eating the ceviche I had back when I was in Peru. The server also brought a small dish of Peruvian corn (crunchy corn kernels) with my drink while I waited for the entrees to come out. These were perfect little snackers! The Aji de Gallina came next and it was also exactly like the homemade aji de gallina I had at the home I stayed at while in Peru. It was so reminiscent of homecooked food, and it was exactly what I wanted. Of course, I couldn't finish it all, and my server boxed it up for me to take home. Speaking of my server - a HUGE shout out to Alessandra who was so kind and friendly. Since the restaurant was relatively empty I had the opportunity to chat with her more than I might normally chat with a server. I ended up showing her photos from when I was in Peru and about being in Toronto for the day. I was just very excited to find authenitc Peruvian food since it's not something easily accessible here in my city. Alessandra was a delight, and she even sent me home with some extra Peruvian corn for a snack which I happily ate on my train ride home the next day. She definitely didn't have to do that! I really hope that I get a chance to visit this restaurant again! Also, as an American, the prices were really good. I spent only $34 USD for two entrees - so if in a normal situation when I wasn't over eating, I could easily have had a $18-20 lunch that was filling and delicious.

Got the chance to try Peruvian food for the first time with my cousin. We first started off with…read morechicha moradas. The drink was sweet, had the taste of cinnamon, and reminded me of kompot. I was also so surprised to find out that it was made from a special kind of corn because I would've never guessed. Overall, I thought the drink was very yummy and we each ended up ordering two of them. For the appetizer, we got the anticuchos. The meat was super tender and it was served with this sweet and creamy sauce. It was almost mustard like and it complimented the meat very well. For the main, I got the Tallarin Huancaina con Lomo, which is a fettuccine pasta made with huancaina cream, served with tomato's, red onions, gravy, and cilantro. The dish was nice and creamy, and I thought the tomato's and onions were a great addition, as they're not typically served in creamy Italian pastas. The meat was once again super tender :) The service was very quick, and the ambiance of the restaurant was very warm and friendly. I was at the restaurant at around 7:00 on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and Peruvian food in general. I'll be looking to try more Peruvian and Latin American spots.

Bistek a la pobre: the beef was thin but tasted decent.The fries were crispy (they were dusted for…read morecrunch so they have a good savoury bite). The flavoured rice was good. The salad was decent. Service is very Asian. There's a sign outside sign saying they close at 8pm on Sundays but they told me they were closing at 7pm, so the hours are not so predictable.

Not bad at all. The homemade sauce for beef heart is amazing and something quite unique…read more We also got ceviche and paella. I wouldn't recommend the fried rice though.

Great store I can find all Latin products I need...also if they don't have it they contact me when…read moreit is available. Chicken takes very good :P

Exceptionally tastey food, and a great price for Lunch. The small portions and limited lunch menu…read moreprevent this from being a 4 star. Pros: - Very tastey food Cons: - Small portion size - Limited menu