Really nice little spot tucked away in a small plaza. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. I went with the lomo saltado and tallarín saltado, and both were cooked very well and packed with great flavor. The lomo saltado was definitely my favorite. I can't say enough about how tender and flavorful the meat was. Overall, a really good meal and definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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1/5 I was honestly really excited to try this place after seeing it all over TikTok, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. I'm genuinely confused by all the glowing reviews because our experience was completely different. The best part of the entire meal was the bread and butter. For the prices they charge, I expected MUCH better food and service. This is definitely on the expensive side, and unfortunately, the quality did not match the price at all. Lomo Saltado: Very little flavor, barely any juice, and the steak was dry and honestly tasted like it may have been sitting for a while. Lomo saltado is such a staple Peruvian dish, so this was especially disappointing. The fries tasted like basic frozen fries, similar to Burger King fries. Even the rice was extremely dry and had almost no garlic flavor. Peruvian rice should not be this bland. Mondonguito: Again, very little flavor or sauce. There was also a huge amount of Parmesan on top, which was a little strange. The rice was the same--dry, bland, and missing that garlicky Peruvian flavor. Anticuchos: These came out cold and weren't properly charred or juicy. They still had a lot of the marinade/sauce sitting on them rather than having that grilled finish you expect from anticuchos. The Peruvian corn was mostly hard and grainy and seemed undercooked. The ají was okay, but nothing memorable. Papa Rellena: Probably one of the biggest disappointments. The potato-to-meat ratio was way off--it was mostly potato, with very little filling. The meat inside was also cold, and the filling itself was dry rather than juicy and flavorful. Service: The service started off fine. We were welcomed and told we could sit anywhere, but after that everything was extremely slow. It took a while for someone to take our order, and our server had to repeat it about three times. Our drinks took around 20 minutes, and she repeatedly forgot the ice and cups for our canned sodas. I could understand this if the restaurant were packed, but it wasn't. There were two servers and not many customers. Our food took approximately 35-40 minutes, including the appetizers. The appetizers ended up coming out at the same time as our entrées, which defeats the purpose of ordering appetizers. Nobody really checked on us during the meal either. By the time someone did, we were basically finished. We also had to ask for the bill. It was dropped off, but no one came back to collect payment, so eventually we had to get up ourselves to pay. Ambiance: I actually liked the theme, design, and layout of the restaurant. Unfortunately, there was no AC and it was around 103°F outside, so it was extremely hot inside. At the very least, some fans would make a huge difference. Overall, I came here because I saw it on TikTok and was really excited to try it. After our experience, though, I honestly have a hard time understanding some of the extremely positive reviews. It made me wonder whether some of the social media reviews were sponsored or invited visits because our experience did not come close to what was shown online. Between the high prices, bland and improperly prepared food, long wait times, and inattentive service, I would not come back. read more

Epic. Don't miss out. This place is delicious They brought a complimentary breadstick that was toasty and delicious to start. The calamari came with two plantains perfectly cooked and not greasy as well as a white sauce and purple onions...squeeze of lime ... yum!! Topped it off with pollo and lomo saltados... huge portions. The saltados had great flavor, included perfectly cooked tomatoes, purple onion, and white rice. The rice with the sauce They brought out a complimentary passion fruit yuzu tart that was to die for. The crust was thick and delicious and the passion fruit not too sweet. The waitress was lovely and so was the chef... and guess what both from Peru! Amazing!! read more

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I ordered food off door dash. I had to wait like 35-45 minutes because I ordered exactly at 11:00am. I got the yuca frita, it was so good! Crispy and soft on the inside. I also got the ceviche pescado. DELICIOUS, I think it needed to be in like a bit longer but so yummy. The sweet potato was perfect. It also came with plantain chips or banana chips (which I've never had with my Peruvian ceviche) but it was a great touch! They gave me a side sauce of aji and some other salsa (didn't get a picture of them) but wow! I am so satisfied, FLAVORFUL!! read more

El Aji Picante - Yuca Frita - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Friendly service and great selection of menu items. We ordered the Lomo Saltado with Beef & Shrimp and the Ceviche Mixto. Giving this a 3 stars because The Lomo Saltado lacked in flavor. The ceviche was generously portioned with fish, squid, and shrimp but it was also not as sour as I would've liked compared to other Peruvian spots. read more

El Aji Picante - Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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Not pictured Chica! Everything was flavorful and not too greasy. Loved the milanesa and how crispy it was. My favorite Peruvian dish of all time is the ceviche and this one did not disappoint. The portions were definitely shareable. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo saltado, Ceviche De Pescado, Seco de Carne con Frijoles - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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El Aji Picante serves up some of the most authentic, bold, and delicious Peruvian food you can find. The star of the show was the Mondonguito a la Italiana. The tripe was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and tossed in a rich, comforting sauce with vegetables and fries. It is rare to find this classic dish executed so flawlessly! The Flavors: 10/10 - Deep, authentic, and beautifully balanced. The Highlight: The Mondonguito is an absolute must-try! read more

El Aji Picante - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Came here for lunch to try out their lomo saltado. That's usually the dish I use to gauge how good a Peruvian restaurants is. It wasn't too busy and they had 4 TVs with the France vs Paraguay game on. Most of the seating was for 4 people and looked like it could fit about 25 people max. Started with the Choros a la chalaca. First time I've ever had this. It tastes like ceviche but with a fried mussel and Peruvian corn (choclo). It was very good. If you like ceviche, this is a must try! 6/5 stars. They gave me the spicy sauce in the beginning and was a little disappointed that the bread came a bit later. Looks like they have to bake it in this mini oven before bringing it to you so I had to wait and they only gave me 1 piece so I had to ask for another. The lomo saltado was perfectly cooked and had a good braised color on it. One thing I would have liked was a lime/lemon wedge to add a bit of citrus flavor to the meat which is normal at other restaurants. It was good with just the spicy green sauce (which wasn't that spicy) but it would've been better with it. The tomatoes and onions were cooked fine and went well with the beefs sauce. I give the dish an 8/10. They had some special dishes on the menu like beef lung and beef liver that I want to come back and try. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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Tried the Lomo Saltado wasn't bad,but ... it didn't give me the WOW a bit dried. My brother got his own plate barely any meat was mostly rice and beans. Service was great. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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We are so glad we decided to try this place! I was a little nervous because my kids are pretty picky eaters, and I wasn't sure how they'd feel about Peruvian food. To my surprise, they loved it! They shared the fried fish with fries and rice, which reminded them of fish sticks, and they also really enjoyed the sausage plate. My other son ordered the pasta with New York steak and said, finally a place that knows how to cook a perfect steak I ordered the lomo saltado, which was exactly what I had been craving.... I had only tried it before at another Peruvian restaurant in Tarzana that has since closed, so I was excited to find a new spot. This one was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. Everything we tried was fresh and tasted amazing. The food was outstanding, and the whole family left happy. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

El Aji Picante - Seafood Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Good food, decent price. Did a pick up order via phone call. Food was prepared on time. She cashier was nice. Food reheated really well (not that it was cold when we picked it up, but I do like my food piping hot when I eat). I do wish the steak was mixed in with the pasta but I suppose that might be the traditional way it is serve? They also have Inka Kola which is always a go to when eating Peruvian. Ordered: Papa A La Huacaina (potato side dish) Tallarina A La Huacaina Con Bisteck (steak and pasta) Seco De Carne Con Frijoles (Steak, Rice, and Beans....very tasty dish!) Inka Kola x 2 Total: $71.74 Ordered: 9/6/26 read more

El Aji Picante - Papa A La Huacaina Tallarina A La Huacaina Con Bisteck Seco De Carne Con Frijoles - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

I was really disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the lomo saltado chicken and the fish ceviche, and unfortunately neither dish met expectations. The chicken was very chunky and had a lot of fatty pieces, which made it unenjoyable. The ceviche tasted fishy and lacked the fresh lemon flavor you would expect from a good ceviche. The mimosas were also disappointing -- they had very little flavor. I was especially surprised because this place is known for their famous green sauce, but even that was underwhelming and didn't have much flavor. On top of the food issues, the service was not great. Our server never came back to check on us, didn't ask if we needed drink refills, and we were left feeling overlooked. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but overall the food quality and service were disappointing. I hope they can improve because the potential is there. read more

El Aji Picante - Lomo saltado fish ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

OMG!! This is a treasure find! I was next door doing laundry around lunch time and decided to come to EAP...the onions were smelling good. I love Peruvian food so I knew it would be good...especially from the photos outside. The place was very clean and we were welcomed as soon as we came in. Everything looked great on the menu looked amazing. After ordering we received bread at our table and a jalapeño green sauce. Our food came out shortly. We were very pleased. Everything was so flavorful! Will definitely be back to support this independent business. read more

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Another good surprise using Yelp. Out and about in Canoga Park working ask the customer would he like to eat? He said he eats everything this place popped up around the corner from where we were working. We both ordered the same thing pleasantly surprised place was not busy, but while we were eating there, several people show up letting us know. The food had to be good. read more

Been wanting to try this place for years....why did I wait so long. This place is excellent authentic Peruvian cuisine. 10/10. If you live in Chatsworth area and love Peruvian food, don't pass this place up. They have this salad with "leche de Tigre" dressing...yummmmmmm read more

I've seen so much social media hype for this restaurant and I've been looking for a new spot in the SFV for my Peruvian fix. Cause I went to another viral spot in NoHo that was trash! Thankfully this wasn't that bad. Was it great, no but we ate all of our food unlike the previous spot. Service was great, so not an issue with personnel. It's a small restaurant on a strip mall, and on a Sunday evening we parked easily. It's a bit far for me, being that it is in the northwest part of Chatsworth. My disappointment with the cane came from various points. First, I ordered the Seco and it literally was seco. The beans needed more moisture, either from the cook alone or added sauce on top, and they weren't very seasoned either. Also for over $20, the dish had two small pieces of beef. I get it, with inflation it's pricey, but I'd think that you can charge a little extra and give more of it. A couple of bites and I had a place of rice and beans only. With the Lomo Saltado, both my sister and I thought it had good flavor but again was dry and definitely needed more sauce. The fries are solid here, no complaint there. And the ajis are superb, spicy but very flavorful. Didn't reach our collective expectation but it was not a bad experience either. Was just ok in my opinion. read more

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Place is located in a shopping center. It's small but plenty of parking. The food was really good. We got the lomo saltado and pollo saltado. This is the second time I've been here. First time we dined in and the service was great. Second time I ordered take out and it did not disappoint. read more

Great "fast food" type of Peruvian spot. Its not plush and cozy but it's sit down and they serve you. They are friendly and the place was pretty busy on a Sunday evening. It maintained about a 50% capacity while we ate there and there was a lot of take out. We ordered Lomo Saltado, a beef tamal, Ronda marina and the arroz con mariscos. Everything was flavorful and hot. We ordered a good amount of food and had leftovers for lunch the next day. The parking is ample enough and busy enough with lots of cars coming and going at this strip mall. I'd come again in a heartbeat. read more

Plenty of Flavor and will definitely be returning for more of their menu choices. Until then, Déjame que te cuente, limeño Déjame que te diga la gloria Del ensueño que evoca la memoria Del viejo puente, del río y la alameda Sulpayki read more

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The people that originated the salsa and bachata! They're Peruvian I found that out while talking to the staff. Who knew So anyways we walk into the restaurant super good interaction. Staff are really sweet. Mind you it's our first time so we're ordering stuff the lady says one is liver the other was heart! Moral of the story we had a Lomo Saltodo and sec de res con frijoles. With an Inca kola that reminds me of kola champagne from the islands. BOMB I just be trying stuff but I definitely don't regret it. Paella your next! read more

The big amount of food doesn't make it better. Less is better. My soup was bland. I put two teaspoons of salt and a lotes of pepper, little better but not. I can't eat, I just pay but never come again. We order a Lomo Saltado, and a recommended soup by the waitress and 2 maracuya juice and pay $53. read more

El Aji Picante - Soup - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

The best ceviche I have ever eaten. They also have incredible fried rice as well. I also love the calamari. Everybody there is super friendly and helpful. The inside is simple. I prefer getting take-out as they can get busy. read more

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Even though the corner is not exactly the most inspiring one in the valley, I've been wanting to try this place to compare it to Fina Estampa down Mason Ave, aka Amazon takeover lot. Braved myself and said VAMANOS GRINGO. Very simple clean layout; sat and after ordering was served a delicious long thin sourdough bread with the traditional spicy green cilantro jalapeno lime sauce. The bread was simply divine! Delicious and wanted more but held back to have room for the main dish,a Lomo saltado with camarones y carne, my usual order. After 15 min came out and looked great as picture shows; the shrimp was good, the rice was perfectly cooked, fries underneath lukewarm but not unedible still enjoyed. Unfortunately the meat was an epic disaster. I spit out almost every piece; I think six out of the eight pieces if I counted correctly. It was impossible to chew and break down. Almost ran out of napkins from putting spit out meat and rolling up into the utensils bag. Really wanted to give this the big five *****, but with a meat this comically tough, I have to knock it down a couple. I mentioned that it was very hard to chew to the cashier ,, she gave me 10% off, but in all honesty this this should have been fully refunded it was that full of sinew. And I noticed they add the dreaded 4% surcharge for credit cards so the three stars gets auto knocked down to two as I have no mercy when it comes to this bullshit charge that's popping up all over restaurants. I am a small business owner and would never think of charging my customers for using a credit card, but instead appreciate their business and pay for the credit card charge myself as all business establishments should. Fina Estampa remains king and I will probably stick to it when craving Peruvian, as it is just too risky to gamble on unknown Peruvian restaurants and come across meat to this impossible to chew and blow 35 bucks to find out. read more

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WOOOOWW such homing vibe it was my first time here such a great experience you can never get a better dish here there lomo saltado ooo chefs kiss !!!will highly recommended it !!! I will most definitely come here again even Thoe it's far from my house everything was so amazing same for there service very friendly , there desertes are so delicious :) the speed of service on point everything clean !!! read more

This place was seriously so good. I'm half Peruvian, so I grew up around this kind of food and I can usually tell right away when a Peruvian restaurant is the real deal -- and this one absolutely is. The lomo saltado was super juicy and packed with flavor, and the ceviche was fresh and honestly one of the best I've had in a while. Everything just tasted authentic and really well made. Definitely coming back. read more

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Today's chefs special they had my two favorite Peruvian dishes. The green spaghetti & the crema de rocoto. It was around $12 for the entire meal & it tasted amazing. The crema de rocoto was absolutely creamy, tasty, & had a perfect kick of spice. The green spaghetti was a big portion & I couldn't finish it all but it was delicious & creamy. I recommend always asking what the chefs special is. read more

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We came here for an early dinner on a Sunday. The place was nearly empty so we thought we'd get decent service, there were two servers. We were seated but didn't get menus until we asked for them. When we ordered we had to go ask the waitress for silverware. Upon eating one of the kids needed a napkin so we had to grab it from another table. The food was so bland, it did not have flavor. My steak was very well done even though I had asked for medium. The egg however had so much raw runny egg white I had to scrape it off and avoid it in my meal. We had finished our water carafe so I asked for more so we could refill our own cups, the server took it but never came back with more water. The inside looks pretty depressing. If you try this place don't expect to have all your dining needs met, be prepared for a flavorless meal, and a meh setting. read more

Finally got to try this place. I was a little concerned about the mixed reviews, although I think they are under new management. They have a daily special that includes a starter and entree (maybe a drink too?) . The day I went, it was papa a la Huancaina and ají de gallina. My husband had a saltado de lomo y camarones. So delicious. The green salsa picante was very flavorful. Everything was fresh and the server was very attentive, but not annoying. They also serve bread and butter to start. read more

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Let me say the food here is fresh and delicious , every bite I wanted more. The rhonda marina is so good I could eat it every day, it's lowkey but the service is nice , the waitress were helpful because it's all new to me read more

Never disappoints. Every time I have this plate it seems like it just gets better and better. Like I said and continue to say the best Peruvian spot in the valley 110% Before and after pics....(shrimps did get eaten lol....save the best for last) read more

El Aji Picante - Saltado Cielo, Mar y Tierra - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

The fried rice tasted old and overly seasoned. Even the smell was intolerable. It had alot of meat but no point if it tasted like if it was in the trash. The meat and shrimp saltado was alright. The only thing that was excellent was the Inca cola. smh read more

Want to start off with the service. The two ladies when you first walk in were amazing and super super sweet. They were attentive and seemed happy to be working which was a great atmosphere already. They set the mood for the amazing food that is served!!! I ordered the bistec a la pobre and the steak was cooked to perfection and super flavorful. The green sauce ass such an amazing taste on your food too. I truly enjoyed everything on my plate. The plantains were sweet and a good combination when eating with the sauce that has a kick to it. If you're ever in the Chatsworth area you have to come by and try this place. The service alone makes me want to come back. They definitely know what they're doing here! read more

El Aji Picante - Bisteck a lo Pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

The food was delicious and definitely recommended! The chicken causa and the ceviche... sooo good read more

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Place is clean. Attendants are very professional. Take out. Chupe de camarones was very good. Lomo saltado's meat was not tender. Good flavored. read more

Excelente atención por parte de Thalía Y la comida exquisita , deliciosa Super recomiendo ceviche y piqueo marino read more

Pésimo restaurante en general. Ahora fui a la 1 en punto por el menu especial: Ceviche + Bistec a lo pobre o Areoz con pollo y Oh sorpresa! Solo hay arroz con pollo. Segun estos tipos que se creen muy hábiles el bistec se agotó!!! En menos de 2 horas, increíble! Y no es la Primera vez que sucede, la anterior la dejé pasar pero esta vez no. Esto ya es estafa!!! Y les pregunto si tienen el Bistec a lo pobre del menú regular y dicen que si... pero que es otra carne distinta y mas cara a la del menu especial. What??? Entonces, estan estafando a la gente con publicidad engañosa solo para atraer clientes... estos tipos creen q todavía estan en Peru y pueden hacer esas mañas. Ni mas a este restaurante, califico 1 Estrella nomas porque no hay 0 Estrellas. Vayan a Fina Estampa que esta a solo unas cuadras mas, mejor servicio, comida y sobre todo sí cumplen con lo que anuncian. read more

Let me paint you a picture: Imagine eating Aji de Gallina and a Lomo while Tu Con El is playing in the background? Sensational. read more

El Aji Picante - Let me paint you a picture: Imagine eating Aji de Gallina and a Lomo while Tu Con El is playing in the background? Sensational. - Peruvian Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Muy Rica la comida y muy buena la atencion .. Muy recommendado .. el lugar muy Limpia y organizado y te da la comida muy rapida read more

Loved the appetizers. The causa and Peruvian tamale were quite good. The tallarines a la huancaina with lomo, not so much. The meat was tough and also the bathroom was out of service. read more

Best Peruvian restaurant in the valley. The owners and chefs are actually Peruvian, so you can taste the authenticity. Food was served fast and presented very well. The service is great as well! very chill and modern spot. Would recommend to anyone looking for some delicious food or drinks. read more