Definitely, Chabuca is the definition of "never judge a book by its cover." This restaurant is located inside a gas station--you heard that right, literally inside a gas station. If you judge it only from the outside, you'll probably never go in. But take a chance--you won't regret it. The moment you step inside, you're transported somewhere else. The décor is simple, yet warm and inviting, making the space feel incredibly cozy. The service took a little while, but like they say, everything good in life takes time. We started with the Pisco Sour and the Maracuyá Sour, two traditional Peruvian cocktails that were the perfect way to begin our Peruvian culinary journey. For appetizers, we had the Yuquitas Inka and the Classic Ceviche. The Yuquitas Inka are a crispy cassava balls filled with cheese and served with huancaína sauce. The only thing you need to know is that these are little clouds from heaven, covered in an absolutely incredible sauce. Now for the Classic Ceviche, simple flavors done right. You can truly taste how fresh the fish is and that everything is made to order. Sometimes, classic really is better, and this ceviche is the perfect example. For our entrée, we ordered the Lomo Saltado. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and literally melted in our mouths. It was so tender that, even after feeling full, we couldn't stop going back for another bite. The savory sauce tasted like pure comfort, and the crispy french fries were the perfect vessel to soak up every last drop. Served alongside rice, this is an exceptional dish and an absolute must-order. To finish the meal, we had the Tres Leches, a traditional Latin American dessert found in many countries, yet I'm always amazed by how unique each version can be. Their Tres Leches is incredibly moist, topped with crispy coconut flakes, and was the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable meal. read more

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Chabuca is inside a gas station, but don't let that fool you, this is real food, and it's fantastic. I had the lomo saltado and it was spot‑on: tons of steak, a huge portion of flavorful rice, and fries mixed in just the way it should be. Honestly, the whole table had the same dish because we couldn't decide and everyone loved it. Service was thoughtful, everything came out quick and easy, and the whole experience was way better than I expected from the outside. I'll definitely be back to try something new...maybe we will all get the same thing again! read more

Chabuca - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was good. We had half chicken with fries and salad, mix ceviche and chicken chaufa rice. Everything good except the ceviche needs more lime juice. The service was bad. We ass for dressing, ketchup and hot sauce and never came. We asked another server and never came back. Need to improve the customer service. Place was nice and clean. read more

Got the usual dishes I normally get when I come here and they did not disappoint! Lomo saltado, fish chicharon, classic ceviche, and grilled octopus are all delicious and my go to order when I come here. I decided to try the 1/4 rotisserie chicken (dark meat) this time and that was delicious as well. Well seasoned and flavorful, but will mention that it was a smidge on the dry side. Nevertheless, it was still a good, classic dish. It came with fries and a side salad (I forgot to take a photo of). read more

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This review is for the new Avalon Park location. Don't even know if they are affiliated. Anyway, it was delicious! Cute atmosphere, great service, and great food! Will be back! read more

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This was a dinner with a group of friends who hadn't seen each other in a while (25 years) and now that the circle has grown, I was the new one at the table. They had to see if I was "friend" worthy too. So naturally, they took me to a restaurant attached to a gas station. A gas station. But listen, I'm familiar with the dirty South, where gas‑station food is practically a love language, so this wasn't my first rodeo. I walked in fully prepared for flickering lights, mystery smells, and maybe a man named Bubba buying beef jerky or scratch offs. Instead, Chabuca hit me with mood lighting, real menus, and a vibe that said, "Yes, we share a bathroom with a gas station, but we are still THAT girl." Okayyyyyyyy then girl! (Clock it finger motion) It was actually busy, and honestly? I was impressed. You walk in expecting "gas station chic," but this place had no business being this cute, this classy, or this delicious. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was giving "hidden gem," and the food came out fast and fresh and not a microwave in sight. For a restaurant that shares a restroom with people pumping diesel, this place is out here serving like it's auditioning for a Food Network feature. This was "I'd bring my mama here" good. This was "I forgot I parked next to a gas pump" good. I came in expecting chaos and convenience‑store energy. I left a believer. If loving gas‑station‑adjacent restaurant is wrong, I don't want to be right. Let's get into it! Half Chicken- Delicious (apparently they run out daily-luckily got the rest of them that visit) Aguaito- Chicken soup was amazing! Patacones - Fried Plantains- was similar to a Puerto Rican (ya tu sabe-wepa) Tostone -Loved it! Drinks- Top Tier Everyone loved their meal! Highly recommend! read more

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Haven't had Peruvian food for a good minute and I'm glad I got to try this place! I loved the plethora of Pisco drinks they offered - they were delicious and had just the right about of pique to it for me ;) Food wise, I thought the portions were a little bit small. But the taste was there - I enjoyed the side order of maduros (plantains) and the peanuts they offered at the table to start. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and the steak was cooked deliciously but felt it wasn't enough protein to carb ratio. My husband and father in law ordered the steak with a quinoa mix and both tasted good, but it was a mutual agreement that it was too much quinoa. Unfortunately at 7pm, they had no more chicken, which is supposed to be a star dish in Peruvian culture, so we were unable to try that. However, we did order the grilled octopus instead and that did not disappointment. The Ceviche Leche de Tigre tasted great, but felt that it did not have as much fish as it did hominy corn. Service was a little bit slow even though it wasn't too much with foot traffic within the restaurant, although they seemed busy with take out orders. Nonetheless, we had a great time. read more

Great authentic experience! I was in the area for a few weeks, and this was the best experience we had, and the only restaurant we went to more than once. read more

I wish I could have given them 7 stars. I'll start with desert first. TRES LECHES cake was amazing with homemade bailey's liquor. Then the MCO Stir Fry and the Lomo Saltado were delicious but it all started with Causa Limena with Chicken which was like a cold chicken salad meets potato salad but presented as a tower. Very delicious. And try the Lemonade with Lemon Grass aka Limonada Hierba Luisa. Annabell was an awesome server with great suggestions. read more

Chabuca - Causa Limena with Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Wow, this is true Peruvian food! Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients & delicious flavors! I came for a dinner with friends and we had such a nice time. The service from Daniela was super friendly. Definitely a place to come back and try more dishes and drinks! read more

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The food here is top notch. So delicious. Great customer service too. This restaurant is next to a gas station so you'd never expect it to be as great as it is. Don't let the location fool you...give it a try. You won't regret it! And make sure you try the lucuma ice cream! It tastes like a combination of peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate. It's super creamy and so so delicious! read more

We dined here on a recommendation, and Chabuca Cuisine delivered the goods. If you're in the mood for something different, bold, and full of flavor, this Peruvian gem is worth a visit. We kicked things off with the grilled octopus -- melt-in-your-mouth tender with just the right touch of smoky, citrusy flavor. I went for the crispy fish in seafood sauce, and it was a knockout -- golden on the outside, flaky on the inside, swimming in a rich, savory sauce that begged to be mopped up. A cold Peruvian beer made it even better. Everyone around the table was happy with their dish -- clean plates all around. The vibe is simple, nothing fancy, but the food does all the talking. Service was friendly, and while the language might be a little hit-or-miss, we had no issues. Saluti! read more

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My wife is Peruvian and I love Peruvian. First time there today and totally satisfied. The staff were all so nice and friendly. The atmosphere was pleasing. The food was excellent. We will be returning and taking friends there. My wife and I shared a Pisco Sour (she drank more of it) loved it. My wife has Seco a la Nortena and I had Classic Ceviche. Healthy portions and we had to take both home. The bad thing it is just down the road from our home. The good thing it is just down the road from our home. read more

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Delicious food Large menu Cordial staff Great experience. I enjoyed the pulpit a la Olivia and conchitas a la Parmesana read more

Great costumer service. First time trying Peruvian food and it was very good!! 10/10 . Great price for great quality

Don't regret trying out this restaurant! The ambiance was great, they opened 2 months ago so everything is new Love the wood touches on the tables. Pricing was great overall! The Trio Marino was much more affordable than expected. Service took a bit longer than expected... and I give it 3 stars because unfortunately the food did not meet my expectations ... it was missing that extra flavor kick in my opinion and native Peruvian read more

Chabuca - Tacu Tacu with Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We had seen people online raving about the amazing food and staff at Chabuca and last night we found out why, this place is incredible! The drinks, the food, the people, it is all incredible and we will be back for sure. If you are in Orlando, make sure to stop and enjoy it all. read more

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Ceviche was excellent. Service was excellent. Wonderfully done restaurant. Attached to the gas station so it is not easy to see. But worth the stop. read more

The waitress did not bring water or refresh our drinks. The food was super late and she did not have the courtesy of asking if the main dish had an option for changing the side on the hamburger we ordered. We were a party of 10 and there was an automatic 18 percent added. No wonder the service was poor. Sauces were missing also and came in much later. read more

Chabuca is a new restaurant that was previously named Aji Express but is now under new ownership. The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine such as Lomo Saltado, Arroz con Mariscos, Pollo a la Brasa, and much more. I must say that the restaurant looks much nicer than before and has additional seating outside now. The menu has changed a little bit but the quality of the food remains just as good or arguably better. I would highly recommend this place for Peruvian food. The staff have remained the same and this is a good thing because they were always so kind and helpful. I can't stress enough how good this experience was. The grand opening is January 18th 2025 so grab your keys and wallet and head to the restaurant! read more

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Had An amazing experience. Today was their monthly Peruvian Buffet and I honestly had one of the best meals of my life. The Food, Service and Ambiance were all perfect! read more

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Wow what a great meal! We went here on a whim as most of the restaurants nearby are large corporate chains. Chabuca surprised us with some of the best food in recent memory. The half chicken was perfectly marinated and juicy, along with a delightfully seasoned skin. Fries served on the side were very well done and salted to perfection. The lomo saltado at recommendation of the staff was another fantastic dish. This was marinated perfectly with such a deliciously unique taste to the sauce. The mint lemonade was another highlight of the meal with a perfect blend of sweet and sour and none of the acidity that is usually present. I would highly recommend visiting Chabuca and supporting the wonderful staff and owners! read more

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We came here as a group of four for the first time, based on all the great reviews, but unfortunately, we left very disappointed. When we arrived, we were seated in a booth and informed by the host that it was their once a month buffet day. She said we could check out the buffet, and if we weren't interested, they'd bring us menus instead. We took a quick look at the buffet, but since we weren't familiar with the food or how things worked, we went back to our booth expecting someone to come by. We waited for 15-20 minutes, but no one ever came to greet us, offer menus, or even take a drink order. We felt completely ignored and eventually decided to leave. I've never had that kind of experience at a restaurant before. We just couldn't figure out how things were supposed to work here and no one made an effort to explain. Really disappointing. We won't be back. read more

Nice atmosphere and clean place, connected to a gas station but you would never know from being inside. Slightly high pricing. The steak entree my friend got took a while when there were only 3 tables occupied on a quiet Tuesday night. There were many pieces of steak that were too tough to chew and swallow, he was pretty disappointed. Friendly service read more

Chabuca - Yuquitas Inka, Classic Ceviche, & Kola Inglesa - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Fantastic restaurant! Tried this restaurant for the first time on a recent trip to Orlando. I was with four other people who were also trying the restaurant for the first time. All five people ordered different dishes, and all five people were amazed by how good their food was. There was a lot of sharing at our table and nobody tasted anything that they didn't like. I recommend Chabuca without hesitation! read more

Food came out fast and was amazing! Staff was attentive and helpful! Easy spot to go to before flying out of Orlando!

Food were all well seasoned and perfectly cooked. My favorite was the grilled octopus, extremely tender with just the right amount of seasoning. read more

The food is incredible, good quality and delicious, just like being in Peru. I highly recommend this restaurant, to me, the best Peruvian cuisine in Orlando. read more

First, I want to add that when this place was called AJI EXPRESS, it was so much better. The ambiance felt like home, the service personal and fast. The portions were big, and drinks delicious and a simple menu. Now, it's called Chabuca. It got an upscale look, fancy menu and dishware. But the service went downhill and the portions average. The server, who never introduced herself so I dont know her name, felt bothered to accomodate some of our needs. We ordered our drinks and food the first time, it came at a reasonable time. But after that, time passed, they were going to other tables and we felt ignored. Two other friends were joining us about 30 mins later, and they wouldnt accomodate us to add more chairs/table. Took three times to ask and when our friends showed up, they finally added a table saying just because its a special reason. Like why now while we were told no, its not allowed. We noticed everybody got waters. Not us. Not even extra napkins or swinging by the table to ask how is everything. Our friends that came after, got their orders. Our drinks were clearly empty and wasnt even asked if we wanted another. Then, one of us had to raise our hand to request three more drinks. To make it more interesting, more than 25 minutes passed. We saw them going to all the tables. We thought they forgot so we were just ready to ask for the check and leave. 30 minutes later; the drinks showed up. I don't know how much time passed, before we could ask for the check. Then the check came. We had originally told her it would be 2 separate checks. She then asked "one check, right?". Then she was bothered that she had to fix it. One of our friends was about to open the check booklet and she basically reprimanded him saying "dont open that, i have to fix it". In short, we always came to Ají Express and always felt like going to your own home, delicious food and a welcoming environment. Now with the new name and upscale, it seems like a pretentious place, were they don't want to be bothered to serve you. read more

As a customer with peruvian background and cheff I could recommend Chabuca, because always I found a very good environment and the food it's been made with the original peruvian recipies, the cheff is peruvian and the ingredients and traditional style is preserved in each dish...I love soups The Chupe de Camarones it's great .. ceviche, lomo saltado, aji de gallina... fantastic...so it a marvelous place to a imaginary travel to experience the magical flavors of Peru. read more

Great Peruvian food, very tasty and great portions. Service is fantastic with the waiter being extremely helpful. Clean with a fantastic ambiance. Will return. read more

The Food a drinks are very Tasty. Healthy fresh food. Absolutely great service. Great place with the ambience to take your companion. Authentic music. read more

Great service well prepared food popular with Peruvian patrons and families, must go place

Only reason for 4 is the long wait to get a server to at least to ask what we would like to drink until lucky enough the Mgr/owner noticed us and things started to move for us, but we could see how long other tables had to wait, a couple behind us after 30 some minutes decided to leave! no excuse for the long wait to get acknowledged! other than that, food fantastic!! read more

Came in town for work and took an Uber to this restaurant hoping for some good Peruvian food. Since I was alone I was offered a table right in front of the main door. When I asked for a different table I was told since I am dining alone this is the only table I can have. The restaurant had at least 10 empty tables on a Tuesday evening. Needless to say I left and chose a different restaurant for dinner. Worst possible attitude and service. read more

Chabuca - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was delicious and made fresh. The passion fruit juice was SO GOOD. Worth every penny. read more

So to start off, I only went because I saw that they have a drive thru. If they didn't it would seem like a full service restaurant and I wasn't trying to have a server type of sit down. So I pull through the lane and sit in front of the speaker for a good 5 or so minutes trying to be patient and after a few I asked, "Hello?", and still nothing. I saw they had two windows so I thought I'd just pull through to the first one and they'd take my order. Nope, it was a mirror window so it was hard to see in but I definitely saw people in there and after sitting for a minute realized I wasn't going to be acknowledged here. Thought, ok, I'll pull to the final window and hope for the best lol. I pull up and don't see anyone in the kitchen, then finally some guy walks in and sees me but doesn't acknowledge me and continues doing what he's doing. Sigh. Then another person walks in and he signals for her to go over to me, but first she finishes what she's doing before acknowledging me then at last, I'm recognized! Lol. She opens the window and I ask if the drive thru is closed and she just says no, so I say ok well to let you know I haven't ordered yet because no one answered. She just basically said that's ok .. and I proceeded to order. I asked for the pollo brasa which seems to be their main thing, and she tells me she thinks they're out ... ay yi yi ok. She's goes and checks and tells me it's fine. Great. I complete my order and that's basically it. Minus 2 stars for advertising the convenience of your drive thru in big letters and not having anyone with a headset on (no one likes to feel like a burden when visiting an establishment). But only 2 because at least the lady seemed nice enough even though there was no acknowledgement of not taking my order to begin with. Meh read more

Cada vez que visito Chabuca salgo más que feliz. La comida es espectacular, llena de sabor y muy bien presentada. El servicio es de primera. Quiero destacar especialmente a Gonzalo, un mesero excepcional: siempre atento, amable y pendiente de cada detalle. Su actitud hace que la experiencia sea aún mejor. ¡Altamente recomendado! read more

Service is terrible. One table in the whole restaurant and it takes 30 minutes for them to bring my order. Can't imagine what i'd be like with a full capacity or even half the store filled. read more

Fatal! Una hora esperando por la comida, pedimos un pollo y un ceviche.. y lo que más nos indignó es que el pollo y llegó super tibio, recalentado a medias ..Pensábamos que la demora era que estaban asándolo y fuimos muy pacientes. Hago el reclamo y me dicen: ya lo solucionamos disculpe! Nunca llegaron, pido la cuenta Y EL COBRÓ DEL POLLO AHÍ viendo que lo habíamos dejado entero. Reclamo y se ponen alegar que es fresco, que no era recalentado! Un pollo necesita 165* de temperatura interna, le dije: mida la temperatura y dígame usted si es fresco .. mil excusas y lo más indignante: cobrando todo. Jamás volveré read more

Chabuca - Pollo a la Braza - Peruvian Near Me - Orlando, Florida