Un fuerte saludo y bienvenido ha el Señor José to Miami! As those who read through my reviews have heard being Peruvian is one of the greatest joy of my life because our tradition and memories are locked into dinning and sharing meals with loved ones. For more than a decade we have gone to our Miami locations without no interruptions and this little place still homey and breaking in had all the traditional factors of Peru. Some relics hang along the wall, candy by the piece offered, but the variations of meal was truly incredible. Senor Jose is a one man show, he is putting every inch his cuisine and the quantity of people coming through the door shows for how he expands. Be patient, I kid you not he's a one man show and business will definitely be supported when their team grows by a few hands- but the quality of the meal without fail was extraordinary. Value and portion , unheard of. Welcome to the neighborhood Señor Jose- tu comida estuvo de madre read more

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This place brings me back to when I was younger. Peruvian food was hard to come by back then and now that it's become more popular, most restaurants try to put their own spin on it. But this is traditional, well balanced, authentic Peruvian food the way it's supposed to be made. Staff is friendly and very attentive, I wish more places had staff this awesome. Not that big of a spot as I thought but still a nice place to bring the family for special occasions. read more

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price charged as they want not as in the menu 18% tip added, its all the way to the back No invoice provided, but a hand written piece of paper. Rude if you request to be charged the right amount Outdated soda, got a soda that expired in 2025 Cleanness, below standard read more

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This is a hole in the wall that can't be overlooked. Their Peruvian fried rice, fried fish and fried chicken are superb. Pro tip: get extra lime sauce and pour it all over! This place will have you feeling like you're eating at your Abuela's house after school. Service was great! read more

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Over priced and the food is terrible!!! My mistake was that I ordered to pick up; so I realized I had been had when I got home. I was charged $120 for something that would have been $80 in any other Chinese/Peruvian restaurant in Miami. I ordered a Chicken and a Special Fried Rice , Chi Hao Kai, Chicken with Broccoli, Beef with Broccoli, and fried wontons. Both fried rice looked very similar; the Special Fried rice had more chicken than anything else, both were missing bean sprouts and Chives; they didn't looked or tasted like Chaufa. Also, the Chi Hao Kai was tasteless. Finally, the fried wontons were badly folded and each one had a very tiny piece of meat that you couldn't tell what it was. In conclusion, obviously, I'm not going back to this place and I'm writing this review so other people won't get scammed! read more

I have been ordering from this place for a long time each time I am at my sister's house in Miami, but only using the apps Uber eats, and grub hub this occasion was the first time I could go to the restaurant and have a nice meal. I order the Lomo Saltado with fried rice which is my go-to-go order each time I used the app. Lomo Salteado is a popular, traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, French fries, and other ingredients; and is typically served with white rice but on this place, you can find it with Chaufa to my surprised which is fried rice from Peru. The Chaufa consists of a mix of fried rice with vegetables, usually including scallions, eggs, and meat, quickly cooked at a high flame, often in a wok with soy sauce and oil. The rice was cooked perfectly had a good taste and the portion was very generous, the sirloin was super tender and juicy clearly this is the soy sauce talking lol, the french fries were good crunchy not saggy with is good. Services could be better but the food was fire so I can recommend ordering for here. read more

Chifa Don Jose - 09. Lomo Saltado con Arroz Frito - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Picked up my daughter at the Miami airport, 9:20 PM Thursday night and she wanted Peruvian food. We love La Perla but kitchen closes around 9:30 and we were far away so a quick search showed this place near FIU, open until midnight... we decided to give it a try not knowing what to expect. First we thought we would get some Chifa, (Peruvian Chinese food) but we got here, looked at the place- it's a small hole in the wall type humble run-down locale, and the lady told us the cook was Peruvian... so with great trepidation we decided to switch lanes and get some simple Peruvian classics: Lomo Saltado, tallarín verde con carne and some yuquitas con salsa huancaina to share, as well as some chicha morada to drink... and we crossed our fingers. We were the only table. The tv was blasting some cheesy Spanish soap-opera and the lady watched it but took care of us as well. We saw some to-go orders picked up so I guessed the place does keep busy that way... The food came out fast, the yuquitas were well prepared and with a bountiful bowl of huancaina: all Good, maybe needed a bit more hotness. Then the 2 main dishes appeared. They did not have a great presentation- as you can see in the photo, but they did have an OK taste. Not wonderful, and one can tell the ingredients are not high quality, which does not reflect on the very high price. The food was overall tasty, the meat pieces were tender, so we ate our simple meal, did not take the left overs home (big serving of pasta and potatoes), and left. In all, we were charged $87 that included the gratuity already added in the bill- (18%? this annoyed me a bit). I feel that for the type of setting, service and quality of food, this should have been a $50 dinner: at that price, this place would have a 3.5 star rating: so yes very pricy. I cannot recommend and will probably never return... But hey, at least it's open late and the food was ok tasting. read more

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Excelente experiencia de principio a fin. Este chifa logra un equilibrio perfecto entre la tradición china y el auténtico sabor peruano. Los platos están llenos de sabor, bien servidos y con ingredientes frescos; el arroz chaufa y el Pollo enrollado con esparragos fueron espectaculares. La atención es rápida y muy amable, y el ambiente es limpio y acogedor. Sin duda, un lugar al que provoca volver una y otra vez. ¡Totalmente recomendado! read more

Located across the street from the main FIU campus within a shopping plaza is Chifa Don Jose, a small and locally owned. It's is a humble Peruvian and Chinese fusion with authenticity. As far as the Chinese-oriented dishes, they definitely get my A+ rating! I came on a Sunday around 4pm and wanted to try their Asian-oriented dishes. Their Chaufa and Tallarin Salatado are so flavorful! It tastes exactly as if I was in Peru. Chaufa is a Peruvian version of fried rice and Tallarin Saltado is a noodle stir-fry with veggies. They made it to a T. For both I got the "especial (special)" version that comes with a variety of meats including pork and chicken. I agree with another Yelper it may not be the best "date spot" atmosphere as it's more casual and humble rather than elegant or trendy. However the food is good. There is only inside seating , the server was nice, and the parking was easy. read more

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I wanted to come to this place to try the food with the hubby. We ordered a fish ceviche which was delicious and fresh, we also had fried fish chunks which was also very good. The plate of rice and beans hit the spot. This is definitely a hole in the wall but aren't these places usually surprisingly good!!!!! This is a mom and pop place the owner is the waiter and so far he has been attentive. read more

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First of all, I don't know how people can give this place less than four stars. The restaurant is small and in a corner of the Publix shopping center on 107. It is a blended cuisine of Peruvian with Asian if I'm not mistaken. I went on a Sunday night and the owners are your waitress and the cook. They are a powerful team of two! The food is delicious--sincerely some of the best Peruvian food I've tasted in Miami. We got the Lomo Tallarines, Tallarines Verdes, Causa, and the Arroz Chaufa. Everything was soooo good and very tasty--you can tell their heart for their country is on that plate! We did notice that their Causa is a bit different--it has corn and peas...we weren't fans of that but overall the rest of the food was great. If there is anything I can guarantee of this place is that you pay for a GOOD portion of food. When I tell you that the size of the plate is bigger than your face, I mean it . If you like to eat a lot then grab a chair, sit down, and open the buttons on your jeans. Get ready. Try this place! read more

Chifa Don Jose - 14. Tallarines Verdes con Papa - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Very overpriced, the quality and amount is not worth the price, you're better off going somewhere else for Peruvian dishes. Wouldn't recommend this place, definitely go to the other restaurants in this plaza, save yourself the money and the experience. read more

Really yummy food and nice service, we will be coming back! We had ordered the ceviche y hialeah. The fried rice here too we got a while ago it was so good , make sure to ask for la salsita ;) ! read more

This is one of the best Peruvian restaurants I've been to. The food was really good and the owner is really such a nice Person. I will come back again! read more

Love this place ceviche was amazing and very nice and fast love they work hard as a family

What this restaurant lacks in presentation skills and attention to detail, it absolutely makes up (and more) in terms of taste, originality, and desire to satisfy its clientele. Peruvian/Chinese food is Peru's Sunday food, mostly because mom is not cooking that day but most likely because the house maid has to get at least ONE day off. In other words, Sunday is the de facto day to rest across the board and everyone goes out to eat (or orders take-out) on Sundays, and that makes everyone from Lima an expert in this type of cuisine. Having been raised in Lima, and because of my seniority, (ahem), I know Peruvian/Chinese food very well. When I walk into any of these ethnic restaurants, I can't help not to ask for dishes that are not on the regular menu. Think of going to a Japanese restaurant and asking to see the Japanese menu. Same applies to Chinese restaurants and dim sum. The first time I came to Chifa Don Jose, I got tallarin saltado (lo mein) and chi jau kay (breaded chicken in oyster sauce). The meat in the lo mein was seasoned really well, the sauce was good and the noodles weren't overcooked. I specially liked the amount of vegetables used, one of the reasons I like "real" Chinese food. The chi jau kay (chicken in oyster sauce) was also well made, and the sauce was perfect. It was very good, although the lo mein dish outshined the chicken by far. Knowing that this was a reliable Chifa, and that the food was good, I started to frequent this place. Of course, the second time that I showed up, I asked for "off the menu" items. I asked for a chicken noodle soup. Not on the menu, but easily made. This soup is a version of a ramen soup, much lighter, but equally delicious, and full of vegetables. More importantly, I made sure the portion was large, just like a ramen bowl. Needless to say, the soup hit the right spot. On subsequent visits, I have followed the same pattern. They have made egg drop soup for me, fish chunks with lemon and Chinese cinnamon dip, vegetable egg foo young, among other things. But that is not where my madness stops. On my most recent visit, I asked them to make a dish for me. I asked for fried chicken chunks with Chinese vegetables in an oyster sauce. Of course, this is not just oyster sauce, they add anise and other aromatics to it, and "my" dish was just delicious. Outstanding. That is when I had a revelation. If this place paid attention to detail, refined the flavors, changed the décor and improved the service (Oh! Yes, one person runs all the tables), this place could be the next best thing in Miami. No doubt about it. But of course, you need someone in tune with America's food trends, Miami's idiosyncrasies, and that magic touch that differentiates a great restaurant from a bust. Until then, I will keep coming here, talking to the staff, having them cook stuff out of my imagination, and enjoying some good Chifa. read more

Chifa Don Jose - Chicken My Style - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

The place should be close. Messy and dirty. Food expensive and do not taste good. They included the tip and do not tell you. Be aware prices are different from menu. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for years now. Food is authentic peruvian chinese. Everything tastes amazing and even when I order to go the portions are huge. This is one of my go to places when craving legit Peruvian food. read more

I'm always looking for some good Peruvian Fare. I'm sorry to say this was not it. Disappointed from start to finish. When we walked in it was a little late 7:45 PM however the young lady sat us down and said they were serving till 11. I thought great. Negative. We order soup, fried wontons and Chinese rice. Nothing extraordinary or difficult. 1. The soup was bland, needed salt something I never need and did not present well at all. 2. The fried wonton was a crunchy but needed to be a bit hotter and the tamarind sauce needs to pop. 3. No props for the rice, no taste, no greens and the meat should be diced and well cooked. This place is a definite no folks. Lastly when you get the bill.. hold onto to your mind because your paying 5 star for no star cooking. read more

todo mal , ve televisor , no atiende comida mala limpieza y Vinemos a este lugar esperando comida peruana increíble debido a las muchas buenas críticas. Hemos llegado y el lugar estaba vacío. El servicio fue extremadamente lento. Finalmente conservemos nuestra comida y no es el plato que pedí. La comida no era auténtica y, sinceramente, era difícil de comer. El chef no sabe cocinar en absoluto. Extremadamente caro. Cuando somos capaces de llamar la atención del camarero que vio la televisión todo el tiempo y nos ignoró cuando intentamos llamarlo. Fue bastante grosero cuando le informamos que no estábamos satisfechos y se alejó. Cuando pagamos, no recibimos nuestro cambio. Una propina del 18 % como ya está incluida. Muy decepcionante, y con una cara te cobra por lo que el trajo no por lo que pediste read more

We came to this place expecting amazing Peruvian food because of the many good reviews. We got there and the place was empty. Service was extremely slow. We finally get our food and it is not the dish I ordered. The food was not authentic and it was honestly hard to eat. The chef does not know how to cook at all. Extremely overpriced. When we are able to get the attention of the waiter who watched tv the entire time and ignored us when we tried to call for him. He was pretty rude when we informed him we had not been satisfied and he walked away. When we payed we did not receive our change back. An 18% tip as already included. Very disappointing read more

Not worth it, we asked for Nabo and Chancho Asado, it was bland and the pork was dry and looked like it was sitting under a heat lamp forever, the Kam Lu Wonton was middle of the road, almost no fixings and then when I asked for rice, it was extra. really, in a Chinese place, they charge you extra for a little bit of white rice? Anyhow, I am not coming back, there is a better Chifa close by anyway. read more

Turns out this place was found to have several health violations which include a filthy kitchen. I saw it on the local news last night! http://www.univision.com/miami/wltv/noticias/salud/platos-sucios-parte-1-video https://www.myfloridalicense.com/inspectionDetail.asp?InspVisitID=5700784&id=3431330 read more

3.5 Stars I had Chinese-Peruvian food - since a chaufa has pretty much become a staple at most (if not all) Peruvian restaurants. But I didn't realize that I have never gone to a fully Chinese-Peruvian restaurant - a chifa - until I came to Don Jose (aka Chifa Jose Antonio). And from what I've come to understand, there's only two well known Chifas in Miami - Don Jose and Chifa (in Kendall). There may be more out there under my radar - I'll have to find more Peruvians to track the other one down! At Don Jose, the menu resembles Americanized-Chinese cuisine that was popularized back in the 70s that makes me think of Chop Suey. Of course, it doesn't say that anywhere in the menu - but the idea is nearly the same - everything seems to be fried - although it may be my fault due to my ordering. Fried wontons, pork chicharrones, and fried rice. The only dish that I didn't have that was fried was the chicken in black bean sauce. Fried wontons were okay - it was mostly the fried wonton and there were little of the filling. Pork chicharrones were good - served with lemon pepper sauce (although it was with Chinese cinnamon here? Quite interesting). Fried rice special had a bit of everything but mostly chicken were found in the mix (maybe because they also advertise pollo a la brasa? They must have a lot of chicken). The chicken with the black bean sauce was tasty - although I'm not sure if there were that many chicken pieces since they went fast (but then again, it may be my tummy's fault here - I'll have to pay closer attention!) The portions were large, the prices were $10 - $14 a plate and is made for sharing. Ambience very basic, basic service was given by a nice Chinese-Peruvian lady - don't expect any frills here. No lemon for the water, bathrooms did not have paper towels, etc. This is your typical hole-in-the-wall chifa. As if it was in Peru. read more

Nice place in the neighborhood. Relaxed and laid back. We ordered two things fish ceviche and fried fish in hot sauce with white rice. The food tastes just fine and service is good.. Quick dining place. As per the location close to the university price for every dish is little high. It is a very good location the restaurant can really do very well if little bit improve on food taste and ambience. That will make it a gem in neighborhood. Note: 15% Gratuity is pre added which makes no sense to me what if I want to pay 18% or 20%;) read more

Chifa Don Jose - Ceviche Pescado.(fish cevice) - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Wow!!! I was going to go in to 5 Guys which is 2 doors down. So glad I didn't THIS FOOD IS HEALTHY and SOOOO GOOOOD! Amazing to have comfort food that is better for you than a burger. Service was top notch! read more

Chifa Don Jose - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food is great if you've tried real chifa before you know the deal. The waitress is great, she's patient and smiles a lot.

Stopped here with my wife (she was sooo excited too), we walked into a dismal display of decor, and poor (indifferent) service. Yet we waited on the food just knowing it would erase everything else and our experience would be great! We waited to no avail. The food was extremely bland with no condiments in sight to even attempt to mitigate it, soda was flat, mango juice was warm. We won't be coming back and would not recommend this place to anyone else. Raggedy all around. read more

Me and my boyfriend ordered a full size jalea and a lomo saltado. There was exactly 6 small pieces of fish for $13!! Definitely not worth it. Lomo was okay, definitely far from great. Will never order again. read more

Chifa Don Jose - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is another one of those hole in the walls that I love. This is a Peruvian place with traditional Peruvian flavor! For the most part it isn't very full of people, but it does get packed at some points. The food here is very, very good and authentic. Although the food is great the service isn't so great. Sometimes we're literally the only people at the restaurant and the server will be behind the counter on their phone and forget we are there until i either call them over or get up to ask for something. My favorite things here are the duck, and the Jalea! Ufff Jalea is a huge mountain of just seafood! Served with a side of their homemade hot sauce and limes! This dish is made to share so I'll usually go with a friend and man we will get super full from this dish! I definitely recommend for a nice Peruvian dinner one night. read more

This was my first time at a Peruvian-Chinese joint. I ordered the following: Fired Yucca- Nice portion, sharable for two or 3 people (we asked the owner/waitress how many could it feed and she couldn't or wouldn't give us a straight answer ,odd right?) The Yucca was fried but not breaded and the yellow sauce was pretty good, had a homemade taste to it with a slight spicy kick. Lomo with chufa (i think that's what it's called) rice- The Lomo was ok, it was not salty or over-cooked. The onions were not red but white, dunno if that's intentional due to the Chinese version of it but it took away the classic Peruvian flavor i am used to. The rice was just like a Chinese fried rice, not bad but whatever...nothing out of this world. In summary, the food was "Meh. I've experienced better" Customer Service was fine till the end of the dining experience. The bill came with Tip included which was not mentioned anywhere in the menu or before ordering. Then we were asked to walk up to the cashier and forced DEBIT on us like we were some hoodlums ( No kids here, all in late 20's early 30's). Don't worry, i won't come back or recommend this place to anyone. :( for you. read more

I find this a great place if you want to eat Peruvian-chinese food. So let's keep it clear: This is a good option if you want to try Arroz Chaufa or Wanta Soup, not for other kinds of Peruvian food. For instance, don't expect to have great hamburgers in a Sushi place, even if they have them on the menu. (since some people complain about Yucas, and "sudado de pescado", but they don't mention the actual Chinese-Peruvian dishes). Customer service is very good. The environment is very pleasant and the decoration is very similar to the Chifas in Peru. I definitely would go back. read more

So the service was pretty much awful here and the food take a very long time and the food is not worth the wait I was here for 2 hours waiting for my food and they also forgot to bring water the most basic drink that all restaurants should automatically bring to the table. And the food wasn't even worth the 2 hour wait plus the bad service read more

Found a string in my shrimp chaufa today. I will never order from them again. I would give zero stars if I could. read more

Chifa Don Jose - String - Peruvian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I ordered "sudado de pescado" (fish stew) which was served with white rice. The broth was salty, almost inedible and had no depth. It tasted like salted water with a hint of fish. I don't see a reason to go back to this place. Plus, it's expensive. Prices are the same if not higher than Ceviche 105 and neither the service, the space nor the food can compare. read more

I've tried to find a lomo saltado dish that compares to the one found here, but nothing compares. The lomo saltado is the ONLY dish I've ever eaten from here and it's probably the only one I ever will. It's amazing. I recommend getting the food to go if you live nearby, because eating inside isn't the best experience. There's usually employees or employee family members sitting at the tables doing schoolwork or playing on a computer. There's also always been a Spanish-speaking soap opera on the television, loud enough to drown out any casual conversation. The place isn't dirty...but I wouldn't call it very clean, either. Another downer is that they automatically add a 15% tip. Given that I'd normally tip 20%, it saves me money, but I don't think a tip should be included on a "to go" order. Atmosphere: 2 stars Pricing: 3 stars Lomo saltado: 5 stars You want the strips of beef on top of the french fries with the fried rice (lomo saltado). I wish I had some right now... read more

I'll start with the good: Chicha Morada aka purple drank. Never had it before, and it's fantastic. Rich and sweet, not syrupy, with faint grape flavor and a consistency that makes it more than just another drink. Unfortunately, the rest of my experience was not as good. I really just wanted a snack, so I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu. I don't know if I don't like Peruvian food, if the dish I ordered was a mistake, or if I don't like Chifa Jose Antonio, which makes it difficult to accurately rate this place. This being said, the meat was bland and boring, it came with fries, and their were no vegetables on the plate. I left feeling like my tastebuds had just done time, feeling severely nutrient deprived. Probably not going to come back, but take it with a grain of another ingredient my meal was lacking. read more

Let's get this straight, I'm giving This Chifa 4 stars based on what I like. I wish I could do 4.5 stars, but no can't do. The Lomo Saltado is THE BEST there is out there. I've tried many places, and this one takes the price. I love the owner, classic Peruvian-Chinese second generation lady! Chifas are very popular in Peru, and Jose Antonio is a great place. Stick with the Lomo Saltado and any Chifa dish, the Arroz Chaufa (fried rice) is awesome, also don't forget to ask for Nabo Encurtido, you'll go crazy for it!! PS: The name of the restaurant might be different when you get there, I KNOW, weird!! read more

Been there twice, day one we ordered chopped fish in Minsi sauce, ceviche and desert... It was awesome but there is always an exception to the rule. Desserts are extremely pricey.... Anyway it was great food at a great price . Day two we ordered fish in sweet and sour sauce. The sauce was not good but the fish was excellent. We also ordered Yuca a la huincaina and it was great. Higly recomend the Yuca and avoid the sweet and sour.price still reasonable. FYI: The owner is always trying to push extra food so beware...portions are decent in size. read more

Absolutely amazing! I am Peruvian and today I had the fried rice with steak and chicken chunks with veggies and noodles and it was awrsome. A lot of food for the price and very authentic. Totally worth it! read more