Absolute must visit when in Guadalupe Valley. The views are stunning and tranquil, the addition of…read morethe dj adds to the vibe and the food was mouthwatering. We made reservations for brunch and Mixtura was a fitting end to an overall incredible experience for our first time in the Valley. Initially, the service was a little scattered as I think our waitress was a little overwhelmed with a large group of 13 women. However, she was joined by a second server and we were on a roll. Tots to the mixologist, the drinks were beautifully displayed and my French 75 adorned with a lavender sprig was deserving of its own photo shoot. Oh my heavenly the food was to die for! We literally ordered a smorgasbord of food to include the browned butter waffles that we all salivated over! The raw and grilled oysters, tuna crudo, Neapolitan pizza and hummus are just a few items we ordered. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and cannot wait to come back.

This place is a must on the "valle de Guadalupe" scene. First let's start w/ service. Javi is the…read morebest. Knowledgeable, attentive and overall a great server. Food was great and mixologists know their stuff. Paloma negra is a must try along w/ charred shredded beef and oysters. After our meal Javi proceeded w/ starting a non fire and making us feel very welcomed. Javi is a prime example of a great server. Must visit. Views on views on views. Quaint romantic setting.

I don't even know where to begin--this place absolutely blew me away. From the first bite to the…read morelast, every dish felt like a perfectly crafted experience. The meat was unbelievably tender, cooked to perfection, and packed with deep, rich flavor. Every element on the plate was balanced so well--it honestly felt like an explosion of flavors in the best possible way. The sauces, the sides, the textures... everything just worked together seamlessly. You can tell there's real care and intention behind every dish. And the service? Absolutely outstanding. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--it made the whole experience even better. And let me talk about the alfajores--WOW. The perfect level of sweetness, with just the right amount of crunch. Not too heavy, not too sugary--just pure perfection. Hands down, this is the best food I've had in San Diego to date. No exaggeration. I'll be back as often as I possibly can. If you're even thinking about trying this place--go. Trust me.

As a Peruano, I have to say I love the authenticity of Mama G's. You step into a a cute space…read moreadorned with Peruvian artifiacts and decorations. Our server was very attentive and I heard him explain all the plates to a table next to us. He was even wearing a Peruvian NT jersey! We weren't that hungry so we shared the fish ceviche and the lomo sandwich! The ceviche was very tasty and the leche the tigre tasted just right! All the authentic ingredients...next time I'd order it a bit more spicy. The fish did not taste that fresh so I wonder what they were using buy overall I'd say this is the best Peruvian ceviche I've had in SD....taste wise. The lomo sandwich was huge! My girlfriend and I split it and she couldn't finish her half. All the dishes looked very generously portioned which is very good for the price point. The sauce on the sandwich gave it a unique taste. 4 stars for now but because I didnt try the lomo saltado and the freshness of the fish in the ceviche. Will definitely return!

Yo no sé qué está pasando con los restaurantes peruvianos en BC. Esto tenia cabellos en el lomo…read moresaltado. Regresaria solo por los alfajores.

I am Peruvian living in San Diego. I had a Doctors appt in…read moreTJ and decided to try this place. We ordered Ceviche and it was good and fresh, chicken rotisserie (pollo a la brasa) with all the salsas -aji was so good and also a Jalea which my husband was very happy about it. Overall, we had a great experience with the food but the service needs some improvement.

It was delicious! The lomo saltado was so delicious I stopped talking to just eat. The aji verde…read morewas so so SO good it was so perfect with the rest of the things in my dish... Wedge fries is definitely the way to go the extra surface area soaked up so much sauce the entire dish was super yummy!!! Also the chicha morada was super refreshing, I've never had it before but I'd definitely try it again. Will be coming back with my brother in tow to eat again!!! Also also our server was super nice and he was the one who suggested the wedge fries. Sensational.

The food here is amazing! Shared a few different plates with the group I came with and did not have…read more1 bad dish. Service is attentive and quick! Try the chicha Morada to drink, it's very refreshing.

Easy parking, clean, tasty food, great service! Our favorite…read morewas the ceviche. We tried also lomo saltado, the meat was good quality and tasty. We also tried Picarones as dessert. Everything was delicious. We will eat here again. Also we like being able to watch the fifa soccer cup while we were eating.

Download app to get points. We got so much food and you can't add points afterwards. Receipt says…read moreadd app to get points but we did that and it didn't give us the points unfortunately. So ask for app before ordering and maybe that's how you can get points. Anyways just wanted to add that. Now for my review: When I say I crave this chicken sandwich... I know many places have chicken sandwiches, sure, but THIS place has THE chicken sandwich!!!! I highly recommend asking if you can add sweet potato to your chicken sandwich. They did mine for 50¢. The sandwich is delicious as is but adding that sweet potato.... Ridiculously delicious!!!!! I did a little dance in my chair after each bite. Seriously. Happily went to do my taxes knowing this place was near and I could finally get this sandwich again. Trust. It's not JUST a sandwich, the bread is fresh! Airy and crunchy and great on its own. The chicken in the US just is not good, but these ladies cooked it and shredded it and added Peruvian Mayo (which is better) and yummy tiny crispy potatoes (fries) and it's just oh so good. My husband's cousin makes these sandwiches in Peru and his was best I'd tasted but his bread isnt made in house, and his restaurant is alllllll the way in Peru. Peruvian Spot is right here!!!! Yay! Sad they aren't open on Mondays but every one needs a time off, so understandably. Bummer all the Peruvian restaurants choose Mondays to take off. Anyways seriously I'll come here JUST for the chicken sandwich. Kids got Salchipapas and enjoyed them. Hubby got lomo saltado on tallarines verdes. Not a lot of lomo salado but I tried it and the pasta was yummy on its own. The steak was prepared nicely. Hubby adding a few fries from kids Salchipapas and that made the dish take off. Meaning it was even better. Usually when one gets lomo salado with pasta then fries are omitted so that's normal but trust, ask for a side order of fries and add them. Takes it up a level. Their ice cream is great but they were out. Well makes sense cause it's really delectable. Try it when they have more. Passion fruit drink was yummy. I get the heathy drink, I think it's the barley one. Soooo goooood. I wish I got more for the price, but it's like coffee cup amount. I still get it each time cause it's very tasty. Price point is painful. That's kinda how it is everywhere unfortunately. I noticed menu prices were different on the bill once I got home. Not sure the reasoning. Like a dollar each item. Prices are high everywhere, so if you are gonna pay, get quality items. For me the chicken sandwich is so worth it. Can't do it often, I live far away so that helps with the temptation lol. But yay finished taxes, that's a hurdle so let's celebrate with my craving. Oh and the restaurant is so clean! White n red for Peru! Fun Peruvian decor. Don't leave without popping into the bathroom, I don't take my phone inside bathrooms unless I'm alone, so sorry no photos. But they were intentionally fun in choosing their bathroom decor. Gotta be the BEST Peruvian bathroom easy! They definitely had fun designing their restaurant. And service... they take care of their restaurant and customers. Love the alfajores earrings! So fun!!!!!! Speaking of alfajores, my son got one. I tasted it, yummy. We lived in Acarí so there they make them huge and more flaky. I've yet to find those anywhere. But here they are made the more traditional way. The way I made them. They actually tasted like mine. And I'm picky lol and I approve. I especially like I didn't have to make them lol because it takes time and you gotta work fast when making a lot. I made over 100 for an event for free so I'm burned out. Nice to know where I can get them. Heads up, they are over $3 for one or $9 for 12. Didn't realize that price difference so go for the 12. These ladies seem to enjoy their restaurant and several repeat customers came in. Oh and they have a play area. My kids are older but this place is kid friendly! So bring the whole fam. Well until next Dr visit down this way, I guess I'll have to deal with my craving with patience. Oh as them to half your sandwich. They are huge. I forgot to ask and ate the whole thing lol. Well hubby had a few bites. But I was sooooo full. My own fault. lol. I usually have them half it so I have half then and the other for dinner. So full today I skipped dinner, seriously. So yes it's expensive but think of it as two meals.

THE BEST PERUVIAN RESTAURANT, consistently the best! Lived…read morein Peru years, husband is Peruvian, kids are too. We have been to every Peruvian restaurant in all of San Diego county. This is the most authentic and the most consistently delicious Peruvian food in all the county. Handicap parking, as well as regular parking around back. Street parking in front. This restaurant is nestled in and brings a huge smile to my face. Eli will welcome you like family and feed you like family. Oh how I wish I lived closer. Eli wanna move to Oceanside? : ) Was craving this restaurant's seco de carne. Not only did it not disappoint, it was even better than I remembered! Anytime we are in the area and they are open this is where we eat. I'm so excited they will be open longer hours. I actually schedule my Dr appts on days they are open so I can enjoy lunch here afterwards. It is truly THAT good. Service is efficient and friendly. Super clean! I've seen behind the scenes since I needed to cut through side door because I'm unable to walk inclines. Not the kitchen, the side door break room area. So clean. But you can see in kitchen by register, also so clean! They are so respectful of the Peruvian cuisine. Why mess with the country who gets top culinary awards?! They keep it authentic. Thank you! Took another seco home for my husband and lomo salado for my daughter and arroz con leche for me for dinner snack after my leftover seco. They both devoured their plates. Was hard to not order more items like her causa and ceviche and Yuka, but next time we will. My husband loves the sampler too. It's all great.

What a find in San Diego. Ordered ceviche causa, seco, and aji pollo…read more Perfectly seasoned, not too salty like many other Peruvian food. Will come back

One of my students recommended this place. I've definitely been missing some Peru flavors, wanted…read moreto see if it lived to its hype. AMBIANCE Parking: Liberty Station parking--pretty manageable but can get busy during peak hours. Seating: Shared seating throughout the public market, so it might take a minute to find a table. Vibes: Welcome to Liberty Station! A festive area pretty much throughout the week. Whether its a place to eat, partaking in a event, or just hanging out - this is your spot. The area itself is a lively food hall energy with. It's not a sit-down restaurant vibe, but more of a grab-your-food-and-find-a-seat kind of experience. A lot of options around, but this spot holds its own with bold Peruvian flavors. FOOD / DRINKS Pesto (Tallarinines Verde) Chicken (Recommend) Solid dish. Rich portion - huge piece of chicken and good amount of pasta mixed well with that herb-forward pesto sauce (Tallarinines Verde) - with a more creamy + umami-forward than your usual pesto It's a bit of a fusion take compared to traditional Peruvian dishes, but still flavorful and satisfying. Good portion and definitely filling. Chicha Morada (Recommend) Refreshing and smooth. Slightly sweet with those subtle spice notes (like cinnamon/clove vibes), which makes it a perfect balance to the savory food. A classic Peruvian drink and a must-try if it's your first time. SERVICE Quick and efficient--typical of a market-style setup. You order, grab your food, and go. TL;DR OVERALL 4 Stars. Good selections, delicious food, and steady vibes. Good spot for casual Peruvian food while exploring Liberty Station. It leans more quick-service + accessible rather than a full sit-down experience, but the flavors still come through. The chicha morada is a must, and the pesto chicken is a solid pick if you want something filling. Best wishes to Chefs - Fredy, Tony, and the rest of the Latin Chef team! TIPS * Great option if you want to try Peruvian flavors without committing to a full restaurant

Peruvian food in Liberty Station caught my eye. You order, get a beeper, and then pick up when it's…read moredone. The seating can be a little tough during peak hours but there were some bar seats in front of the Latin Chef. I ordered the lomo saltado and tallarines saltado de res. Both dishes were pretty salty and overpowered the rest of the flavors in the dish. Unfortunately, the portion for the proteins were pretty sparse too given the price. Overall, it was an okay spot but didn't feel authentic.

My first time trying Salvadorian food and I LOVED it; can't wait to go back. I ordered the Caldo de…read morePollo which came in a hearty bowl of veggies and potato, and with a plate of fried chicken, rice, tortilla, and salad. I also tried the Jalapeno and Queso Papusa. Washed it down with their Salvadorian Horchata. The Caldo de Pollo doesn't have any meat inside the soup, but the broth itself was simply delicious and fresh. Came with a lemon slice and it was perfect after squeezing it in there. The plate came with two pieces of fried chicken and it was cooked nicely. Loved the rice as well, it was like a pilaf. Jalapeno and cheese papusa was sooo good with the melty cheese and chopped fresh jalapeno. The horchata tasted deliciously housemade. Pretty big and a full restaurant during lunchtime on a Saturday. Service is very friendly. Food came out in about 10 minutes. Small parking lot but was lucky to get a spot. Will definitely be back!

Nice casual restaurant. Good amount of menu items to choose from. We came here for lunch and…read moreordered two pupusas - zucchini and cheese and spinach and cheese, the 3 pies ( pasteles del pupa, pollo o carne), and sopa de pollo. First I have to be honest that this was the first time I had a freshly made pupusa. Before this I only had frozen ones from Costco. These pupusas were so much better in taste and texture, although the spinach and cheese one was more on the salty side. The 3 pies were also very good. You have a choice for a pork, chicken, or a potato pie which we got one of each for our order. They were all good but I especially liked the chicken and potato ones. The chicken soup was very good. Good balanced amount of chicken and vegetables. Service was great. The server was helpful in helping us choose menu items. And she was good about checking on us during our visit.

Me and my sons went and gave it another chance! And omgggggggg happy we did years later!…read more Order the potatoes with yellow cream YUM my fave dish! We also got lolo saltado was alright needs more flavor since I've had it home made and compare it always to that. Not the same. The chicharron slider was delishhhhhh and with the sweet potatoes in it! Me and my kids loved that and are gonna come back for the and the PAPAS with cream yellow sauce yum! Arroz con pillow was good too! I would order this again but the other two were top tier! Service was kind we also brought my dog and he gave her a bowl of water so sweet (: we didn't even ask. I appreciated that! Ambiance was fine good and clean. Last time I came here they had me wait and wasn't attentive this time they were and glad no wait and glad they acknowledged us. Thought I wouldn't come back but I craved Peruvian food lol

Mama G's one of those places that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in…read more The food was amazing, full of flavor, great portions, and you can tell it's made with care. It tastes like comforting homemade food but with a special touch that makes it stand out. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. They really make you feel taken care of. The ambiance is warm and cozy, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal with family or friends. It has that inviting vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.