Great food, service (thanks Gabe) and atmosphere! Don't miss…read morethe scallop ceviche! Repeat worthy!

We ordered Ceviche Beef heart is tasty but the portion is…read moresmall We really like the mussels and fries The main entrees are also good

Great Peruvian Food!…read more What's not to love about supporting a small, family-owned and operated restaurant? On the recommendation of a friend, seven of us met here for dinner tonight, and every single person raved about their meal. I ordered the Lomo Saltado, made with top sirloin, red onions, rice, potatoes, soy sauce, oyster sauce, red vinegar, and aji amarillo. The meat was unbelievably tender--you would never guess it was top sirloin. The dish was packed with bold, well-balanced flavors and was an absolute home run. This was my first time trying Peruvian food, and I can confidently say it won't be my last. I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. The food here is truly exceptional.

If you like your food flavorful, yet here. The flavors are amazing, so complex, so many layers…read more Our waiter was excellent. He is Peruvian and he knows so much about the food and the culture. And, importantly, he was passionate about sharing that. He wanted to explain how Peruvian cuisine differs from other Latin American cuisines. Obviously, the chef shares his passion. The dining room is nice. The menu is extensive. But parking looks like a problem until you drive a down the south side of the building and find the huge back lot. There is no children's menu and I would suggest that it's probably not the best place for kids. Vegetarian options are limited; vegetarianism just isn't a big part of Latin American culture or cuisine... or most other cuisines either. If you insist on vegetarianism, go to a restaurant whose cuisine emphasizes it rather than expecting others to somehow adapt to it. The food here is great and it's a great experience. I recommend it.

Most lovely atmosphere! Back enclosed patio great for an intimate tete a tete. Service is very…read morefriendly. I especially liked Casa Zoraya's mushroom dish. Though when the yummy chicken empanadas inspired me to order the chicken as a main course, it wasn't quite as interesting as the empanada version to me, and tastes. Flavors are on the subtle side, not at all spicy. I wasn't enticed by the dishes my co-diners ordered. Re drinks, I don't tend to do much in the way of alcohol, but their house made chica morada is absolutely tops, incredible, amazing! Fruity with baking spices, very invigorating.

First of all, the signage is non-existent. When I thought I was there, I had to go in and ask if…read moreit was the restaurant. After that, however, everything was wonderful. We sat outside and the patio area that was covered and had heaters - - if anything it got too warm (was 50 degrees outside). It is a lovely area. There were four of us, and we all enjoyed it immensely. The empanada appetizers were delicious. We had the special entrées of the day, one of which was similar to a paella. All the food was delicious. Our service people were very knowledgeable and there when they were needed. Oh yes, the Pisco Sours were also very good - - particularly the passionfruit one.

I love Peruvian food. And it's nice that is close to home instead of having to into Portland…read more Who doesn't love ceviche? You gotta start your meal with an order of tasty ceviche. I got the ceviche de pescado. Delicious. I've been here a couple times and forgot to review. I've also had the Chaufa de pollo. I love it. I am lucky about my fried rice, and Chaufa is the only other one I like besides Thai fried rice. This visit I got lomo saltado. Everything about it is awesome. I would love to see alpaca on the menu. One of the best foods I tried in Peru, but in the meantime, everything else is great.

This place just keeps getting better and better. They've done some slight rearrangements since I…read morelast visited. More tables and some remodeling. Their complimentary bread comes out toasted now and the delicious accompanying verde sauce is just as good as ever. The ceviche is fresh, the bistek is cooked well and the Milanesa is crispy, crunchy, and delightful. Service has always been top notch here. I love this little gem!

We had 12 people in our party for a birthday celebration. I had to add the last two to our…read morereservation at the last minute and the hostess who answered the phone was so sweet and double checked for me that it was ok we bring our own cake. Our server was patient and made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for our little gathering and everyone kept asking who picked the restaurant because they loved the food so much. Personally, I think I ended up getting to try half the menu and it was all good, but the corn fritters, plantain empanadas, ceviche, and patatas were all next-level good. I don't know what they put in their sauces, but I wanted to bring home bottles of all of them. Splitting the check up at the end was kind of chaotic, but they were patient with us while we did the math and, if they were at all stressed out by the large number of diners, we couldn't tell. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants flavors you can't get anywhere else.

This is my favorite place (so far) in Portland! Years ago, I went here while I was visiting PDX and…read morehad the best meal of the trip. The bone marrow was mind blowing! Now that I live in Portland, I enjoy heading to the bar for happy hour and trying new things. Everything has been stellar! Their burger is absolutely the biggest, best, juiciest and most creative burger I've had here yet! The bun is fresh, meat patty is thiccc, cheese is yummy and the sauces just take it over the edge. Ask for extra napkins! Their mushrooms, bread and egg sounds simple but it's mind blowing how much flavor it has and everything is cooked perfectly. Their corn and cheese fritters are like corn bread cakes with crack sauce. Their mushroom bao are bursting with flavor in fluffy fresh buns. They have a huge vegetarian menu and also cook meat very expertly. Something for everyone! Omega and Hunter run the bar with efficient and friendly service. They are masters of their craft cocktails. I love the ambiance. 80's music. Jellyfish tank. Separated dining areas keep the acoustics from being too loud and it gives it a more intimate feel. Bathrooms are clean. I hope you try this place and love it as much as I do!

Is this place open again? I see hours updated and a new review and would be over the moon if they…read moreare open again. But the # doesn't work and I'm not sure they are at the same address? Great food and service when we'd go there. My husband misses this place a lot.

Empanadas are perfect! Love this place, great music, relaxed atmosphere. The guy at the counter…read morewas cool letting me practice my Spanish. The menu was not huge but what they do have, they do VERY well. Please support this place, great people, great food.

Came in on a cold Sunday, we arrived before they open, fortunately their patio heater was already…read moreturned on so it wasn't too terrible to be waiting outside. The owner did let us in a few minutes earlier as they continued to set up the tables. The interior felt like we were in Cuba, not that I've been but I imagined the decor would be like this . The owner is very friendly, took the time to explain any questions we had as we are not familiar with Cuban cuisine, this included how to properly enjoy some of the dishes. Everything we had tasted fantastic, full of flavors, fresh, just delicious. The empanadas were definitely our favorite, we saw a Cuban lady coming in and taking two big boxes of them, we almost wanted to ask her where the party is at. I'm thinking about those empanadas while writing this review, I think I need to go back again soon.

This restaurant had been closed for a few years now! The mural on their walls, have also been…read morerepainted by the new owners. I can't believe it! The neighborhood I grew up is back, to how it used to be, when I lived there, in the 70's. I actually missed that building now, it doesn't fit the funkiness of the neighborhood.

Business trip made better by amazing Peruvian cuisine! If you haven't tried Peruvian food before,…read moreyou're missing out. Highly recommend you take several trips since the menu is quite extensive.

Meat was super tender and the flavoring was on point complimenting the rice and beans. There were…read morea few items they were out of which wasnt noted until we tried to order and the amount of items posted on the cart is very extensive to the point of being a bit overwhelming. Is nice to have actual plates from a cart and they've made a little enclosed covered area to stay warm. Service was mediocre just straight to the point not rude or bad by any means. Sauce was quite oily as can be seen in the photos so didnt really want to eat the last bits.

The food was sooo amazing I teared up. We ordered take-out and it was so good imagine how much…read morebetter it would be in-store. We ordered the picante mariscos and oh my, it was a burst of flavor with so much yummy seafood. I would love to try all their dishes but how can I not order this every time?! What a great dilemma to have. My husband had the rotisserie chicken and it was very juicy and tender even the breast. Also very delicious flavor. I look forward to finishing the leftovers tomorrow. A reminder to myself that whenever we can't figure out what to eat that this should always be the number one choice!!

Food had flavor, no flavor was over powering. We were able to share a few dishes between 4 people…read more I highly recommend if you are looking for flavor and something different. Restaurant is on the smaller side, but it is clean and friendly. The missed ceviche was delicious.

We ordered our food to be delivered which it was on time packaged well. We had the Anticuchos, Lomo…read moreSaltado "Chicken", Seco Norteno and Picarones. Never having beef heart before, the Anticuchos intrigued us. They were great and will definitely have again. The Lomo Saltado with chicken was good but I'd try something different in the future. The Seco Norteno was amazing. The beef was very tender, well flavored and balanced well with the milder tasting beans and rice. The Picarones were also a first. The fig syrup was a great accompaniment. We all enjoyed the meal a will return

Once upon a time, an aunt's nephew was craving an Inca Cola so they went over the river and through…read morethe east side to Salt & Pepper to check out this Peruvian (+ Mexican) place (and scored free parking right out front in a small lot). The story goes on. During the short wait for food, a quick browse of the market attached inspired another trip for further exploration. A tamal to start. Nice flavor, texture, and a huge portion. The anticuchos were perfectly seasoned and tender. The picky child (and the foodie tia) ate them up with a yummy stewed tomato dish on the side and a bite of fresh corn sliced from the cob. Cau cau was next. Choosey Kid loved the rice while his mom's sister enjoyed potatoes, peas, and carrots in a savory sauce with tender tripe. The poor baby was not a fan of a cow's stomach lining. It was, in fact, delicious. Dessert was packaged to go and gobbled up later that night. Although it cannot be reported on what it's like fresh, it was a great consistency hours later in the fridge. When the question arose whether the dessert was supposed to be cold but the answer was unknown, half was heated up. Both ways were a delight. Not runny, not mushy, but juuuuust right for this Aunt Goldilocks and her little nibling bear.