Great experience and amazing food! Anticuchos and picarones are so good! Order food for pick-up pretty quick turnaround too.

A fellow Peruvian I met at the hotel we were staying in Irvine recommended this place. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall but the food, service and cleanliness, make a huge impact! We went with my son, his wife and kids. My grandson is highly allergic to dairy and other foods. When ordering, my son emphasized the level of allergic reaction he could get with minimal contact. Eli, the apparent owner, kept us informed with great detail on the care they took in ensuring, no trace of dairy was in the dish for my grandson. An example, instead of French fries that are part of the Lomo Saltado, they took the initiative to substitute them with steamed fries! They took every precaution possible. The pictures of the food included in this post should speak more than a thousand words. Not only was the presentation fabulous, the taste was authentic and delicious. Eli was very attentive and friendly. I definitely recommend this place for a wonderful and authentic Peruvian meal and not only if close by because it's worth a long drive even in LA traffic! read more

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Their causa acevichada is a MUST!! It's so beautifully plated and it's also delicious! When I'm craving Peruvian ceviche this is the place I come to. Service is excellent. They're always busy but I never get rushed out. Friendly staff. Inside has a decent amount of seating but can get busy at meal times. @octrailsandtreats on IG for more eats! read more

Ceviche 19 - Causa acevichada - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

My daughter and I were in Anaheim getting our nails done and wanted to find somewhere new nearby for dinner. Since we had never tried Peruvian food before, we decided to give this place a try -- and we're so glad we did! As soon as we walked in, we noticed the ocean-inspired décor -- seashore elements, fish, seashells, and fishing nets on the walls. It gave the restaurant an exotic charm and made the cozy space feel warm and inviting. We ordered the signature Ceviche 19, Pulpo a la Parrilla, Arroz con Mariscos, and Tamal -- definitely more than enough food for the two of us, but we wanted to try a variety of dishes. The food arrived surprisingly quickly. The moment we saw the generous portions and smelled the aromas, I had a feeling we had found a hidden gem. Every dish tasted delicious, and some flavors even reminded me of food we enjoyed in Spain. It's honestly hard to pick a favorite because everything was so good. The ceviche came with such generous portions of fish -- it felt like fillets from an entire fish! The Pulpo a la Parrilla was unique and beautifully prepared, with a variety of vegetables including tomatoes, potatoes, green onions, and huge Peruvian corn. The Arroz con Mariscos was rich and flavorful, and the seafood tasted incredibly fresh. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to bringing family and friends back to try it! read more

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Ordered the Ceviche Clasico and it was amazing! Tangy, salty and full of flavor! Different textures with every bite. Theres sweet potato in it and it surprisingly elevated the dish. Ordered it with medium spice and its perfect and a manageable spice level. Ordered tallarin de Cameron with huancaina. Never had it before and it was good! Its a creamy, kinda nutty, spicy sauce. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and had a charbroiled taste. Lastly got the chaufa de mariscos; similar to an Asian fried rice. The dish is is drizzled with a sweet sauce. Its a little sweeter than I'm used to but still good. Plenty of seafood like shrimp, calamari and mussels; all cooked to perfection. Plenty of seating, well lit and cute decor. Staff was attentive and politely, frequently removing dirty dishes. read more

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We have tried Peruvian food from Miami, SF Bay Area and now here. And Ceviche 19 is by far our favorite. Flavors are super well balanced like home meals from Granma! The waiter was super knowledgeable because our son has Gluten sensitivity and guide us through the ingredients. Very knowledgeable! And made us feel safe. Soy sauce is our biggest hidden ingredient in Peruvian dishes. And the place is so lovely, the decoration is great. Great place to come with family! read more

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Best Peruvian in town IMO. Already been twice and Eli our server is one of the best. Ambiance is nice- small place - they are so kind and accommodating. I highly recommend their chaufa mixto. The Aji verde salsa is a bit too mayo'ey but the rest of the food- amazing ! read more

Ceviche 19 - Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Good food, but the service needs improvement. We came to Ceviche 19 as a group of 6, so I completely understand that larger groups can take a little longer to accommodate. That being said, the wait time for our food was much longer than expected. We were waiting quite a while before our order finally came out, and the overall service did not feel as attentive or efficient as I would expect. Once the food arrived, it was actually good and we enjoyed what we ordered. The issue was more with the overall dining experience and the amount of time we had to wait. I also understand that gratuity may be required for a larger party, but when a mandatory tip is included, I expect the level of service to reflect that. A tip should come with excellent and attentive service, not simply be expected regardless of the experience. I'm not opposed to coming back because the food was good, but I would hope the restaurant can improve the service and communication with larger groups. Good food is important, but good service is a major part of the overall experience. read more

Took a break from Disneyland and wanted to eat Peruvian. Glad I came across this place! Food is excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant you won't be disappointed! read more

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Great food the workers got us our food at good pace and it was a great time at Ceviche 19

Wanna start off by saying it speaks volume when an owner takes a time to address even the minor things. The ceviche mixto picante buenaso. The ambience of the restaurant and the different styles of plating elevates this restaurant above other ones. Gracias ceviche 19. Chèvre read more

Ceviche 19 - Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Visited this establishment for the first time with my mom. We enjoyed the ceviche. The staff was hospitable and the restaurant was clean and inviting. I would come again as I saw other things on the menu I would try. read more

Great spot for Peruvian food! Not too crowded on a Friday for dinner. They have some booths or regular table seating as well. For our appetizer, we got the Piqueo Fragata, a sampler of three different dishes--fish ceviche, arroz con mariscos, and chicharron de pescado. Perfect for me, since I like to try a little bit of everything. I really enjoyed the ceviche! It taste fresh, and the leche de tigre sauce it was in made it tart and refreshing. The Arroz con Mariscos was good too, it had shrimp and squid mixed in. The Chicharron de Pescado was a fried fish served with one piece of yucca. It wasn't that flavorful...I thought this one was just ok out of the three. We also got the Tallarin Verde for our entree. The pasta has a traditional Peruvian pesto, which is a striking green color! This also comes with a pretty large grilled chicken cutlet that appears to be pounded until thin. While the pasta wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting it to be, the sauce on the chicken was tasty and balanced out the flavor when you ate both together. read more

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My husband's friend highly recommended this restaurant to us. He raved about its delicious food and generous portions, especially since he's Peruvian and knows authentic Peruvian cuisine. We were thrilled to try it, especially since he's Peruvian and knows authentic Peruvian food. Keep in mind that the restaurant opens at 12 p.m. We arrived a few minutes before they opened, so we had to wait outside. There were two other families waiting outside as well. Once the restaurant opened, we were seated promptly. Although the restaurant is not large, it still has ample space and tables. Our waiter, Johan, brought over the menus, and we decided to share a few dishes. We started with the Lomo Saltado, a stir-fried steak dish with rice and fried potatoes. It was coated in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, onions, and tomatoes. The next plate we ordered was the chaufa de mariscos, a fried rice dish with a medley of seafood. As a side, we opted for sweet plantains. Everything tasted incredibly delicious! The flavors were bursting, and everything was freshly prepared. My kids enjoyed their fried chicken and fries as well. read more

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This place is clean with a well-decorated interior. The staff is nice and very helpful. We ordered saltado mixto, tallarin huancaina/ verde with shrimp, and churros with lucuma ice cream for desssert. Saltado Mixto- You get stir-fried beef, chicken, and shrimp in a tasty soy based sauce with onions, tomatoes, and fries served over rice. The meat was tender and flavorful. The fries give the dish extra bulk and texture. Tallarin Huancaina/ Verde with Shrimp- This is a pasta dish with a cheese-based sauce with yellow peppers. It's a lovely blend of creamy with the mildest of kicks. Paired beautifully with shrimp. Absolutely delicious! Churros with Lucuma Ice Cream- A sweet way to end the meal! The lucuma ice cream was rich and custardy. It paired wonderfully with the hot, cinnamon sugar churros. Couldn't get enough of this one! read more

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Not my favorite Peruvian restaurant but I only come here because my uncle likes the ceviche here. Which it is good to. Well the one that he got this day. He said the other ones weren't as good as this one. What I didn't like.... That they brought out my uncle's ceviche first and we waiting awhile for my plate. That's my uncle's pet peeve. Not getting our food at the same time. I understand cold food comes out first. But they didn't have to bring it at once. They should've brought it all out together. The tallarín a la huancaina was spicy. No where on the menu did say it was spicy. I wouldn't have gotten it if it was. The server never came to ask if everything was OK after we got our dishes. He didn't ask if you needed anything. I had to ask him for a spoon. I had to ask him for the water. Overall service and food can be better. It's nothing to hype, it's not a place I will take people to eat from out of town. The chicha morada was soooo good that I loved. I wanted anticuchos and they didn't have any of the cows heart that day. What I did HATE was that they had a dog in the restaurant. I understand if it was a service dog, but this dog would not stop barking. It was so annoying. I was going to complain, but the owner of the dog left a couple minutes after. read more

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This place should be called Machupichus dinner. Incredible food, so so tasty. Their green sauce is crazy good. Ceviche 19 is a must if you are a Peruvian food lover. read more

Come for the ceviche! It's excellent and a true 5 star experience. This ceviche is prepared Peruvian style, which is my all time favorite prep. The serving was very generous. The fish was very fresh and delicate, marinated in that amazing lime sauce with secret spices, and served with all the authentic side tidbits that make Peruvian so unique: hominy, sweet potato, pickled onions, cilantro, and my personal favorite, the Conchita (Peruvian popcorn). It's a very special dish beautifully prepared! Get it. But of course, the menu has much more than just that. So besides the ceviche, we convinced ourselves to give a few other dishes a try. Mixed results. I was surprised to find Grilled Octopus on the menu. What a temptation, but turns out, I could have taken it or left it. It arrived, sizzling, on a hot plate with lovely grilled, glazed vegetables. A beautiful presentation and I loved the caramelized veggies. But unfortunately, the octopus was not tender, rather chewy and under seasoned. I have had better. I would give this a Pass. The Lomo Saltado was not one of our favorites either, but not without appreciating the excellent quality of the meat. Very tender, cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, it was the French fried potatoes. They were not crispy and missing the amazing flavor we have been accustomed to, of a good frying oil. They were just soggy, and the saltado gravy was lacking something that is usually rich and complex. But there is one more dish I had decided to try, based on several other reviews, that turned out to be delicious. The fried fish. These were small nuggets of wonderfully tender, moist fish, lightly breaded then quickly fried in a good oil. The final touch was the pickled onions on top. Delicious, very memorable, and one I will definitely return for. It really doesn't need the creamy tartar sauce, but a small cup of it comes with the dish. This was actually a fun, unique adventure. Historically, Peruvian cuisine has been heavily influenced by the Chinese and Spanish in many forms, so makes for a interesting meal regardless of what you choose. I would return. read more

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Great Peruvian Food. Food quality is like a real Peruvian dish should be. Casual place, lots of parking. Came around 3pm and it was nice and slow, more packed at Noon read more

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Great food, great service! Got this place off of Yelp, I would definitely return, and recommend to people. read more

The peruvian food is delicious ! I love how fresh the food tastes! The papa a la huancania came out warm with the sauce on point! The ceviche classic, is fabulous! Great balance of fish, sauce and sweet potatoe. And! The churros with Lucema ice cream, is perfection! Wow! I will come back . Gracias Valentina por su servicio tan bueno. read more

Delicious and service, authentic Peruvian food. . Located in Orange County. If you like sea food this is the place. read more

Ceviche 19 - Causa - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Good Peruvian restaurants in OC seem to diminishing and this place unfortunately didn't change my mind. I came here for a friend's birthday and liked the clean, tropical decor- the space itself was inviting. Our server was friendly, but the staff seemed short-handed; we were only checked on once throughout the meal. I ordered the Lomo Fusion. Sadly, the soy sauce was overwhelmingly salty- and I actually have a higher tolerance for salty food but this was beyond that. It completely overpowered the dish. The beef was another disappointment. We asked for medium rare, but what arrived was closer to medium, a bit tough, and clearly a cheaper cut. For $25 before tax, I expected better quality. If you've had the same dish at VOX Kitchen, you know what a difference using filet mignon can make- same price, far better flavor and tenderness. The aji verde sauce was also a letdown: dull in color and lacking the fresh, herbaceous zesty kick that usually balances a heavy dish like this. Overall, between the overly salty sauce, subpar beef, and bland condiments, the value just isn't there. The friendly service saved this from a one-star review, but I won't be returning. read more

I have tried other Peruvian restaurants, but I prefer Ceviche 19 above them all because the ceviche is really fresh, the restaurant is very clean and the I love the presentation and taste of the food. I also love the service we receive. We are regulars now, and this place is one of our favorite places to dine. read more

Amazing food, ceviche was great. LOVED the anticuchos and chicha morada. Waitress was super sweet and attentive!! loved the music and the vibe in here :) would definitely recommend if you're in the area !! read more

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No reservations are needed They close at 8:00pm Service is impeccable Relaxing vibes The food is good Ceviche is delicious Tamal is so soft and flavorful The saltados were good it's even better with the house green sauce. Dessert was these fried donuts with an indescribable syrup, which was also addicting. read more

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This place surprised me--I'm a fan of Peruvian ceviche. We had a long wait to get in, but it was worth every minute. Eli's service was excellent, and the food exceeded my expectations. read more

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I love Ceviche 19! My peruvian boyfriend took me here to show me authentic peruvian food and it did not disappoint in the slightest! Seriously the best Peruvian food in Orange County without a doubt. The classic ceviche is so delicious and so worth the further drive for us. The lomo saltado always hits the spot--it's so so good and flavorful. We also got the churros with dulce de leche filling and they were so warm and yummy. Overall 10/10 experience here at Ceviche 19 everytime! I couldn't recommend it enough! read more

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The main reason this place got a 3 star is the wait time. We waited about 45 minites to be sat. There was only 1 server for the entire restaurant and it was busy. He was hustling but throughout the time, he never came by to refill glasses or ask how anything was. He only had time to take our orders and drop off food. Based on the food, I think it's a 4 star. The lomo saltalda was excellent. Strong 5 star on this dish. The Causa sampler was a strong pass. The sampler is almost all potato with a tiny bit of filling on top. The flavor was good, the ratios was bad. read more

Food was okay nothing incredible. To the owners, please coach your waiter as he would not even bring a simple napkin after he was nicely told to bring one. Typically, one does that as the food is brought to the table or there are napkins in the table already; Kind of sad as we had high expectations with this recommended restaurant. read more

Mouthwatering food and the wine cocktail was simply delicious as well! Service was good and prompt! The place wasn't upscale on sight but the quality food made up for the simple aesthetics of the restaurant. Amazing Peruvian cuisine! read more

Easily the best Peruvian meals I've had! I ordered the Lomo Fusion, and it was absolutely incredible. The meat was tender and flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and every bite was packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great place to visit!! Five stars for the food, ambiance, and overall service of this restaurant. Ps. The background music is bomb. read more

We came here ready to spend money and enjoy a great meal- we're big foodies and were excited to try this place. I'm Peruvian myself, and I had hyped this place up to my friend about how good it was going to be. I was especially excited for my friend to try this for the first time. I had actually been here just a few days earlier for my first time, and the food and experience were completely different in a good way- which made this visit even more disappointing. We were there yesterday, Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. When we arrived, there was only one other couple dining. Right away, the waiter showed he didn't even know the menu. I ordered ocopa, and he told me twice that they didn't serve that there. I had to tell him he was wrong because I had literally just had it there a few days prior. At 7:23 PM, that same waiter came over and said "last call." I assumed he meant for drinks, but he said it was last call for food. I asked what time they close, and he said 8:00 PM. His explanation was, "the cooks gotta clean." We were surprised, but we ordered more food anyway. However, knowing we only had a little over 30 minutes left, we didn't order as much as we originally planned because we felt rushed. Around the same time, a woman walked in excited and said she had driven all the way from Los Angeles and wanted to order food to go. The waiter told her the kitchen was closing and said they needed to clean up. His tone came off rude and dismissive. At 7:50 PM, the waiter came to our table and asked if he could clear it while we were still eating. I said no. He said, "we gotta close." I reminded him they said they close at 8:00 PM. He replied yes- so I told him that meant I still had 10 more minutes to enjoy my food. We got up and left at 8:00 PM on the dot. I said bye to the staff and got absolutely no response. To make it worse, the food itself was not good this time. The anticuchos had no flavor, tasted like they had no salt, and were cold -- completely different from how they were just days earlier. This ended up being a bad experience all around. As a Peruvian, this was embarrassing because I had hyped this place up to my friend and was excited for them to try it for the first time, and it completely missed the mark. I will never come here again. I'll be going back to the neighboring Peruvian restaurant in Buena Park that I've been going to for years instead. They've officially lost a good customer who spends money every single week. If your real closing time is 7:30 PM, then just say that. That gives your staff plenty of time to clean up and lets customers actually enjoy their food without being rushed or kicked out. Really disappointing experience. read more

I know excellent ceviche when I taste it and so does my Peruvian wife. And I can say with complete certainty that CEVICHE 19 has the best ceviche outside of Peru. They also have delicious non-ceviche dishes, which as the seco de cordero (lamb). OMG. The best flavor ever. Run, do not walk, to this restaurant. You will be thankful you took my advice! read more

Ceviche 19 - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

The mixed seafood ceviche had a wonderfully bright and tangy lime flavor. I really liked the lomo saltado as a hearty main dish with tender beef and crispy fries. read more

My my wife and I went to ceviche 19 last night for dinner. Although most restaurant reviews are always based on the food solely, this review is based on service we received. When we arrived at the restaurant about an hour before they closed, I noticed that there was a large party of 10 at one table, and three other tables with parties of four or more. My first thought was this is gonna take forever for us to be served because there was only one server. The server's name was Victor, and to my surprise, Victor did an excellent job multitasking taking care of over 25 customers by himself at multiple tables. He was courteous, punctual, checked in on us from time to time and is truly a class act. I don't know if he's part owner of the restaurant, but he sure acted like he was, made us feel really comfortable even making small talking in between visits. Being in a customer service base business myself as an employee, it's nice to see a person take pride in their workmanship and put the customer first as it should be. Service: A+ Food : B read more

First off me and my wife are big foodies and I've tried many Peruvian restaurants. This is some of the best Peruvian food we've ever tried ! Super authentic. Rich with flavors and this place has an amazing ambience too. Staff is super friendly and hospitable.. I highly recommend to go here and try it out. You won't be disappointed.. read more

Ceviche 19 - The name is Piqueo Almirante this is our Fav !! - Peruvian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Didnt have chance to dine in but we wanted to try their desserts so we stopped by and got 3 desserts. Total was $28 and the chocolate cake was not it. It's still partial frozen and doesnt taste good. The ice cream is 10/10, im not Peruvian but it tastes so good! The cookies are okay 8/10 to me! We'll def come back for main dishes read more

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We've traveled to many countries and Peruvian food is by far the best we've ever eaten. We drove all the way from Hesperia to Anaheim to try this place and it did not disappoint. The ceviche was amazing, Lomo Saltado tasted just like it did in Lima and the Causa was delicious! Looking forward to our next visit to sample other options off that tasty menu YUM!!! read more

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