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Coya Peruvian Secret

4.3 (846 reviews)
ModeratePeruvian, Cafes, Seafood
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Sangria and beef empanada with a salad
Ashley N.

I came here today and had Bella as my server, and I'm so glad I gave this restaurant a chance! I had never tried Peruvian food before, and this was such a wonderful first experience. I was quickly seated and able to choose any table I wanted, so I picked a little spot in the corner where I could enjoy some much-needed "me time" during my vacation while my daughter played at the beach. I asked what she thought would suit the mood for my solo lunch date, and she immediately raved about the empanada and sangria, so of course I went with her recommendations. The empanada was absolutely phenomenal, and I'm so glad I listened to her! I also enjoyed the two sauces it came with and the salad. It adds a nice touch to the hefty little beef empanada (also packed with flavor!) I also have to mention the ambiance. The seating is so cute, there's plenty of shade, and you're right by the beach. It's giving relaxation, positive vibes, and genuinely great food. Hawaiian reggae is playing and it's definitely a sign to come back because it's my favorite genre. I already know I'll be coming back the next time I visit San Diego because there's so much more I want to try here. The squid ink ravioli is at the top of my list, along with the baby chicken and the chef's choice soup of the day. Bella, thank you for making my afternoon brighter than I anticipated. From a mom who really needed a little break, a delicious meal, and a great conversation with a stranger, I cannot thank you enough. You made my solo lunch date feel extra special. See you again when I'm back!

Ceviche Mixto
Grace N.

I yelped for a good place to eat in the area and Coya has such high reviews and I really wanted to try. We came at an odd hour on a Wednesday...too late for lunch and too early for dinner. Coya was as empty as it could be but the music in the kitchen was still playing. We sat outside and ordered quite a few dishes because we were hungry. We got the mixed ceviche, grilled octopus, beets salad and lomo saltado. It was a lot of food and a lot of flavor! Oh em gee! No matter that it was a random time of a Wednesday and it's as empty as a temple at Coya, our sleepy server was super chill and so funny and so attentive, tried to get me not to over ordered, everything was so delicious. Highly highly recommend!!!!!!

Lobster Ravioles
Janna L.

Street Parking only. Parking behind the building is not for the restaurant. Only outdoor seatings are available. Food here is amazing!! Full of flavors. Rice dishes are very tasty as well here as well. Quatro dulce de leche - the fourth ingredient is Coconut Milk and it is amazing!!! If you do not like coconut then this is not for you. Service here is superb as well. Server was very nice and answered any questions we had. Overall experience here was great!!!

Patio area
Carolina

We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and had an amazing time. Great food and service with Rodrigo. Immediately sat us and helped us and gave great recommendations on food and drinks! The environment itself was super romantic and vibey. Very good lighting and music throughout. I definitely recommend coming here on your visit to Del Mar!

Lomo Saltado and Ceviche Mixto
Cat N.

During my stay in Del Mar I decided to check this place out for lunch. I came for lunch with one other person on a weekday and there was only one other party. All the seating is located outside. It's a smaller restaurant but is cute. We ended up sharing their Ceviche Mixto and Lomo Saltado. They were both very salty. I eat pretty salty but my god. We did both like their flavors though. The ceviche mixto had great seafood in it, such as shrimp, scallops, calamari, and literally one mussel. It came with some yams that went great with it. The lomo saltado was even more salty. It came with two potato wedges and some rice. The meat had an asian flavor to me. I probably wouldn't get it again. Pricing was reasonable. I think it was a little over $70 got both items. The service was cool. Food did take awhile but other than that no complaints.

Ceviche Clasico
Nicole N.

Location was cute but it's also really hard to go wrong with anywhere in Del Mar. The waiter was nice, seems he was the only one working on a slow Thursday afternoon. With that said, the service was slow. We got the ceviche, lomo Saltado and I got the queen carafe of Peruvian champagne. The ceviche was interested in that it was served hominy, what I think might be steamed yucca and catch of the day was yellowtail which is my personal favorite fish. However I'd rate the dish a 2/10 as the flavor was lacking and it was odd to be served with so much of the same texture. There was no crunch or dimension to the dish. I'm also from LA and we have amazing ceviche so I could be biased but even compared to a grocery store bought ceviche it barely held up. The lomo saltado had good flavor however the cuts of meat were interesting ... I almost expected it to be served with sliced up pieces of meat and fries but it wasn't quite what I expected. I'd give it an 7/10 bc I liked the flavor of the marinade/sauce. It wasn't until we asked specifically for green sauce and hot sauce that we got it but I think the green sauce should automatically be served with it bc it adds more to the flavor. I probably wouldn't come back as nothing inspired me to return for seconds or sparked my curiosity. However the place was nice and the waiter was sweet.

Inside
Audrey P.

Went to this wonderful Peruvian restaurant after the Banksy exhibit. Parking was a challenge, but we managed to park on the side street. Waiter took care of us and the food came out fast! The octopus appetizer was delicious. My rice and seafood plate eas delicious. I must note the shrimp was sweet and tender. Lots of seafood and scallops hidden in the rice. The desert was good, but the real star was the food. Check this lovely restaurant out when you are in Del Mar, you wont be disappointed.

An P.

Obsessed! My sister found this place on Yelp when we were looking for a dinner spot nearby that served seafood. The reservation system made it easy to book a time (and change it when we were a little delayed). We came on a Saturday evening and it was basically empty. The ambiance was very cute (both outside and inside), and I could see this being such a cute date night spot. Everything on the menu looked delicious and fairly priced, and more importantly it tasted amazing! Literally everything we ordered was perfection -- no complaints. The drinks were okay (not bad, but not spectacular). I'd gotten the sangria which I wish was a little sweeter, and my sister ordered a non alcoholic Bellini (which she specifically asked for non-alc options and was pointed to that particular Bellini)... she ended up getting an alcohol one anyways which she was a little annoyed at, but good thing her reasoning for going non-Alc wasn't that deep or else it'd be an actual problem. I'd say the service as nice, standard, but pretty slow tbh. It took a while to get any kind of attention when we needed it (but we were checked on throughout the meal), and even longer to get the check and for them to come back to take the payment.

Squid ink Risotto
Serli N.

We were so excited to try this place but were unfortunately disappointed in our experience. I found Coya on the SOS app and the reviews looked promising. We went on a Saturday for lunch and were seated promptly. The ambiance is fun and the place is nicely decorated. Our server took our drink orders and then came back later to take our meal orders. We ordered a pomegranate limeade and their house made drink (forget the name), and for meals we ordered the octopus appetizer, lomo saltodo, squid ink risotto, and a kids lomo saltodo. The drinks were good. However it took a long time for the food to come out. Our server brought my daughter's meal first, then after some more time brought out our meals. Except they forgot my meal and instead he placed the octopus appetizer in front of me as if it were my meal. After waiting a little longer he asked if we were missing a meal (I was sitting there waiting and I said yes), at that point they rushed my order and it was obvious because the beef on my plate came undercooked. My husband's risotto barely had any rice, and he didn't like the fish it came with. Both portions were really small. Not much beef on my plate, and being pregnant, I avoided the undercooked pieces (I didn't ask for it to be redone because we were in a rush). My husband ate the undercooked pieces and later he had an upset stomach. The sauce in my dish was good but that was the only good thing about it. Service was average. Overall pretty disappointed in our experience as it had the potential to be so much better. We always love trying new places and new cuisines but this one was unfortunately a letdown.

Fantastic service from Rodrigo! Ambience was great highly recommend :)

Fantastic service from Rodrigo! Ambience was great highly recommend coming if you are visiting Del Mar!

The entrance
Cindy P.

Such a cool, unique restaurant in the heart of Del Mar! Very authentic Peruvian dishes that's full of flavor and worthy of all the accolades it's received in the past. The servers were friendly and attentive. A bit noisy with music playing loudly mixed with all the chattering from nearby tables. But since all seating is outdoors, the noise is somewhat diffused. Dishes we ordered: Peruvian Scallops appetizer - 3/5, although the presentation was fantastic, the scallop to cheese ratio was way off. The little scallops were buried deep under a mountain of baked cheese which made it hard to taste the scallops, which should've been the star of the dish. Loma Saltado - 5/5, it's no wonder this steak dish is popular among patrons. It definitely lives up to the hype. Pork Sandwich - 5/5, another popular favorite, and AGREED! Yuca Fries - 4/5, tasty but the cut was a bit thick. Cilantro Chicken Rice soup - 4/5 House Sangria - 5/5 Only big disappointment was that they ran out of passion fruit ice cream, which would've been a refreshing dessert. Ah well, next time, I want to be whisked away to Peru for a delightful meal, Coya you'll be my Secret getaway!

Baby Chicken
Julie B.

Coya Peruvian Secret earned one of the top restaurants for a reason. As my first time experiencing Peruvian food, I was not disappointed. Service was exceptional, and while they are shorter on staff upon opening (1 main server & 1 chef) the quality made a nice experience. Their baby chicken is an underrated gem. There was a lot of cheese on their special scallops, but the affogato was delicious with homemade gelato. Portions were appropriate for the pricing and amount given. There is street parking both up front and behind the alley, and reservations can be made via OpenTable. Most of the seating is outdoors.

ceviche classico, chaufa de mariscos, lomo saltado, and half roasted chicken
Dominique O.

Stopped by on a Sunday for dinner. Cute little spot with all outdoor seating. We ordered the ceviche classico, chaufa de mariscos, lomo saltado, and half roasted chicken. Everything was good but nothing really stood out.

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Is their a place to stay overnight?

There are hotels in Del Mar

Do they have live music?

No, at least the few times I've been there.

Is there a kids menu here?

Yes

Do I have to make reservations for Mother's Day? Would love to bring our mom here and eat some good food! She is Peruvian and we love Peruvian food we could eat it all day everyday jajaja

In my experience, reservations are essential. There are simply too few seats to comfortably predict the seating situation at any particular time.

Can we reserve a table for 3 on the outside patio?

Definitely. In practice, almost all seating is outdoors.

I cant seem to find a menu and their website does not have one?? How is the pricing for lunch time.?

Just had lunch yesterday. Prices for the excellent food and service, to me, are very reasonable. Wine, appetizer, entree, and complimentary fried zucchini and cannoli for birthday (enough to take home leftovers) for two people around $100/w tip.

I didn't see this on the menu but if asked, would they be able to make aji de gallina?

It's called something else but they have it. Yes. You can get it.

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Jake's

Jake's

4.1(3k reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$$

We really enjoyed Jake's. The food was great, but the location and atmosphere definitely make the…read moreexperience. The beachfront views are beautiful and the whole place has a fun, relaxed Del Mar Vibe. We ordered a few different things and definitely had some standouts. The grilled prawns were our favorite, followed by the sashimi, and surprisingly Ques'ts fish + chips made our top 3! We went over Labor Day weekend and were still able to get a reservation pretty easily. Parking int he area was a bit difficult to find, but that was probably to be expected for a holiday weekend (there is public parking on the street + parking lot across the street). We ended up using valet, which was only $2 and made things easier. One of my favorite parts was being able to walk right down to the beach after we finished eating and spend a little time by the water. Such a nice way to end the meal. Overall, great food, amazing views and a really enjoyable experience. Definitely a spot we'd come back to when in Del Mar.

We chose this place to eat somewhere with good views by the water while we were in the area. It…read moreseemed pretty popular since all the reservations during peak dinner time / sunset were booked, so we made a slightly later reservation around 8. They honored our request when we arrived to be by a window to be able to enjoy the view although it was already getting dark by that point, so it wasn't bright enough to really enjoy it but I'm sure it is a gorgeous location if we had been able to get in a little earlier! We had the grilled prawns appetizer which was so delicious but which also then surprised me with how bad my meal was after having such a great app. My husband's burger was fine and he enjoyed it, but the pan roasted chicken I ordered was just very bland. I'm not very picky but there was no seasoning on it at all, just a plain pan sauce made from the juices of very plain chicken. It was originally plated nicely before I took the photo I included, but I had cut into it to make sure it was cooked thoroughly before I tried it since it was very thick and it was cooked fine, just not seasoned with anything that I could taste or see visually. I had to ask for salt and pepper to add to it and our waitress never came to ask how our food was once we got it, so I had to wait for someone else passing by to ask for that. It wasn't too bad to eat but just not very enjoyable so I didn't eat most of it, and when our waitress came back to finally give us our check and I declined a to-go box for it she still never asked how everything was, so we didn't complain or bring it up. For such a good location and how good the app was, I would still recommend them just maybe not that dish!

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Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana - Capesanti e gamberi

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

4.5(229 reviews)
1.7 mi

I stumbled upon this spot leaving Torrey Pines State Reserve & Del Mar beach. I was heading back…read moreto the freeway, passed a pizza spot and thought "too bad there isn't pasta" then I saw Aqua Mare, and that they had a happy hour. I can't tell you how many times I've been here since May of this year, and eaten a LOT of pasta, but also some pizza, and quite a few meatballs. I even told my office about this spot and we had 19 people come in. Dining as a couple or just hitting the bar is great, the chef is from.....Italy, I can't remember where in Italy but I recall it's a famous wine region. My girlfriend loves that both the Chef and the owner are Women, and straight from Italy. I really like her food. It is not easy to get fresh pasta, and she serves F R E S H pasta for every pasta (that I know of). There are other things like chicken marsala, and.....seafood, although I can't recall all of them, I know they have a seafood soup because I've pondered it. They do have great clams and mussels in a spicy tomato broth. But I have yet to try the seafood soup. For a large party, I think it's important to remember a couple things, they have a smaller kitchen, so it comes out in waives, but it's not very noticeable. And the price, you honestly can't beat the price. I'm gonna emphasize that last one a lot, you can not beat the price. The view is visible from both their patios and up to areas in their bar. My favorite thing here might be the pesto, and I add salmon to it every time. it's the perfect post workout food.

The location of this restaurant is nice because it's near a body of water you can view while…read moredining. There is also a parking lot in the back which makes it convenient. Our server was okay. He seemed like he was in a hurry the entire night. We never received our complimentary bread and had to track someone else down to get it. I had the seafood stew which could have been better and my partner ordered the lasagna which was okay.

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Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana - Branzino Livornese - cooked just right

Branzino Livornese - cooked just right

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana - Limoncello flute dessert yummmmm ( must try)

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Coral Del Mar - 13th Street Benedict

Coral Del Mar

4.4(94 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

I came here to go to an optometrist and decided to walk around and try something new because…read morethere's a Board and Brew close to where I live. I'm so glad I tried this spot. The staff is incredibly welcoming. The location is in a nice place where the ocean breeze comes through perfectly, and the food is really good! I had spam musubi and chilaquiles. Both dishes were tasty and filling. No complaints here, and overall a really great first impression. I'd love to come back and try something else!

I really wanted to love this place! And I see a lot of potential. The ahi tuna appetizer was a bit…read moretoo saucy for my liking, and I love sauce! The sauce was delicious though, but it was just a bit too drenched. The service was OK, but definitely not overly friendly. Started off to a rough start with the live music blaring, I think it was perhaps a teen band. Thankfully, they did end up, turning down the volume, so I could actually hear the friends I was at dinner with. The gentleman host was very friendly, though. I got the wedge salad and it was a bit underwhelming. It just wasn't very flavorful, but it was fine. My friends got burgers which they said were pretty good. Their health inspection score was 99/100 which is great; but that one violation they had was not washing their fruits and veggies. That is concerning to me. Because of that and not being WOW'ed by the minimal dishes I ordered, I will most likely not be returning. Great location though and very cute ambience.

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Coral Del Mar - Partial view of the dining area

Partial view of the dining area

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Coral Del Mar - Patio area

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Patio area

Pacifica Del Mar - Warm Olive Sourdough Bread

Pacifica Del Mar

3.9(1.3k reviews)
0.3 mi
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Pacifica has been a staple in Del Mar for so many years. Sad to see that it is going away in Dec…read more Wish all the staff the best. The food is good and the view is great.

A nice, fancy spot with a good view. Food was good can't complain about that. Place was clean…read moreportions were good. Customer service was ok, they were nice but could've been more attentive & alert. We came here for my Goddaughter's BDay so it was a big party of 14. So yes they can hold big parties which is cool. Most of us got the Steak, Pesto Chicken Sandwich & Burger meals. We all liked our food, fresh & good, one of the better burgers I've had. The chips & salsa was a no tho so I'd skip that next time. Like a said customer service was nice but there was a couple mishaps. One, a waiter dropped a whole soup on my Goddaughter's mom's back & hair & dress, yes he said he was sorry but could have meant it a bit more.. Luckily my friend didn't say nothing was calm got up went to the bathroom with friends to clean up came back & just said, this sucks I just had my hair done. The waiter could have offer a free drink or appetizer at least. Then when the bill came & we paid we noticed all our checks were wrong some of us paid for other people's items. They didn't know how to fix it so we just fixed it ourselves by paying each other on Venmo what ever we owed each other. It was an inconvenience, food was good tho & spot very nice & loved the burger but not sure I'll come back because it is a bit pricey & just expected a bit more customer service wise.

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Pacifica Del Mar - Fra Diavolo Pasta

Fra Diavolo Pasta

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Mia's - Spanish octopus

Mia's

4.5(133 reviews)
2.7 mi
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

Tried Mia's new luncheon menu and it was excellent. Quinoa salad w/ shrimp and fish tacos were…read moregenrous portions, well-priced and both delicious. Service was professional and friendly and the booths were very comfortable. Mia's continues to be one of the best restaurants in SB. But please inprove your wine list and wine pricing. Too many supermarket wines at 4X retail is a turn off. The food deserves much better.

Happy Hour review, with some non-HH items thrown in…read more We sat on the mostly empty patio with the pups, and enjoyed the atmosphere. However, it almost came not to be because when the server came to take our order she said "you can't have happy hour on the patio" (this made no sense as every other patio table, except for one, was vacant). Fortunately a manager or the like overheard the conversation and said that it was okay. We found the corner table of the patio a great place to hang out with the pups and enjoy some food and drink; they had plenty of room to chill, and we could people watch. For drinks I tried their Oaxaca Old Fashioned; which was okay, but I've definitely had better (the OOF at The Remy for example). For my second drink I switched to beer, and I was quite impressed with the La Lupulosa IPA (from Insurgentes). As for food the wife and Itried: - Volcano Tostada x2 ($5 each) -- I wasn't a fan, but my wife liked it (makes sense as she is much more partial to chorizo than I am) - Ceviche ($12)- not to our liking as it was on the sweeter side (we like ceviche to have a nice kick to it; Mia's, like too many others, seem to Amercanize their ceviche for people not accustomed to spicy) - Fish Taco ($5)- it was fine, but not a standout in an - Chile Relleno ($22.50); it was good. - Empanadas x2 ($5 each) -- these were the standouts of the food; we both enjoyed them a lot, and this is what will get us back for their HH in the future. Total bill $100 + tip. Next time we come back will probably add in an entree to share as they list some good ones on the menu.

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Mia's - Aguachile Margarita - Blanco tequila, chareau, cucumber-cilantro aguachile, lime and agave nectar

Aguachile Margarita - Blanco tequila, chareau, cucumber-cilantro aguachile, lime and agave nectar

Mia's - Carrot Passion Margarita - Blanci tequila, cointreau, carrot, passion fruit, lime and agave nectar.

Carrot Passion Margarita - Blanci tequila, cointreau, carrot, passion fruit, lime and agave nectar.

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Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke plate with three scoops (furikake salmon, garlic salmon, and shoyu ahi)

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood

4.5(1.5k reviews)
6.3 mi•Mira Mesa
•$$

Stopped by on a weekday and there was barely a line! So awesome cos usually this place has a long…read moreline for poke. Staff was so nice as always. There is seating inside and plenty more tables outside too. I got a half pound of sesame albacore instead of getting a poke bowl and sat outside to eat it. The albacore is so soft and melts in your mouth. They also had tako, ahi, and salmon poke options if you prefer that along with other delicious items on the menu. I love HFS and will probably come back for this sesame albacore specifically.

"mmmMM mmmhmmm" was basically the conversation for the first couple of minutes as we were devouring…read moreour poke bowls lol. The portions here are generous! I got a medium bowl with half salad half rice with a scoop of shoyu ahi and spicy ahi. The fish was fresh, soft, and practically melted in my mouth. There were a couple chewier bites but nothing that bothered me. I also got a side of the wasabi ahi and that was my favorite of the 3 flavors. Honestly, everything was yummy but there was just something missing that I couldn't quite put my finger on. It didn't hit quite the same as the poke I've had in Hawaii but still a solid bowl of poke. Interesting location too. It's tucked into an area surrounded by what seems like mostly offices and warehouses so it feels a little random. I think this place is worth checking out if you are in the area.

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Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Front counter

Front counter

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Two scoop poke bowl

Two scoop poke bowl

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Del Mar Seaside Grill - Flatbread with Olives

Del Mar Seaside Grill

4.2(237 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$

Kebabs and food were overall great. Tables outside were hot,…read moredusty and with mosquitoes. We felt bad staying a little longer to finish our wine as the server was giving us signals to leave.

Billing issue no response from Owner (Husband??)…read more The original restaurant bill was approximately $1,600, and it already included a 20% gratuity due to our large group. We decided to split the bill into three equal parts. The waitress (owner) took the original $1,600 bill and returned with three separate bills, each for about $533. We gave her three credit cards, and she used a mobile device to process the payments via tap. I did not enter any tip amount because the 20% gratuity was already included in the original $1,600 bill. The next day, I reviewed my credit card transaction and saw an additional $100 charge added to my portion. We called the restaurant, and they stated that the extra $100 was the 20% tip. I requested that they email or text me the original $1,600 bill to show that the tip had already been included. They refused to provide it. I checked with CA State today and was informed that this business is not following State Law. You are within your rights to request a full, itemized copy of the original bill, either printed or electronic. If the restaurant refuses to provide it, they may be violating California's tax and consumer-protection regulations. I started a dispute with my Credit Card and will move on to file a formal complaint.

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Del Mar Seaside Grill - Interior -- Dining Room After Dark

Interior -- Dining Room After Dark

Del Mar Seaside Grill - Eggplant and Beef stew

Eggplant and Beef stew

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Coya Peruvian Secret - peruvian - Updated October 2026

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