El Chato Cocina Peruana

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I came to this place not sure of what I was going to get. I've been to Peru a couple times and their food is simply outstanding. When you come in to this resta you will find a very simple but really clean restaurant. You can see the kitchen and you will see that it's also very clean. On the food. We ordered the Mix Chaufa; think Chinese fried rice done Peruvian way. Really, really good. I ordered the ceviche mix. Excellent and really fresh. The serving looks small, but you will not be dissatisfied. There is a lot of seafood there and the taste is spot on good. I have to say that this place was very good and I will not hesitate to recommend it. Service is good. So if you have never tried Peruvian, this is a good place to start. As soon as I get back to this area I will be back. Try them. read more

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Long time I didn't have such a good lomo saltado and tallarín verde with steak Excellent service, and very clean. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! read more

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Delicious food and drink. Reasonably priced. That green sauce is also bomb! Friendly staff and restaurant is kept clean read more

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Saltado Mix with chicha morada - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

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Janet M.

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Delicioso probamos el chaufa mixto y el bistec a lot pobre, Excelente servicio! Muy limpio. Hasta el postre esta riquisimo. read more

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Mike W.

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Fairly new restaurant in downtown Pomona. Easy parking. Stopped in for lunch with several coworkers and had a wonderful experience. Excellent service from the woman at the front counter. We thought that it's a little pricy, but the quality of the meats and the dishes were excellent, so you get what you pay for! A couple of us had the Lomo Saltado ($20.99), which is made from filet mignon and comes with steamed white rice. One of us also tried the daily special, a Aji de Gallina (chicken) with potato and white rice, along with a small bowl of the daily soup, all for $14.99. I sampled both and they were delicious. We'll definitely be stopping in here again. Highly recommend. read more

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Interior dining area. - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Lunch Specials for the week of our visit. - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Enjoying my bottle of Coca Cola ($4) - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Daily Special: Aji de Gallina (chicken) with potato and white rice, along with a small bowl of the daily soup ($14.99) - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Daily Special soup of the day. - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Menu Boar section 1 (as of our 11/25/25 visit) - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

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Elizabeth S.

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I went here after going to the bank that's in the same plaza, I saw that they opened up recently. They have a few tables inside and the staff was nice. I usually get their chicha morada and lomo saltado ($20.99). The portion was a good size, the sauce was not too salty and the beef was tender and soft. The french fries were crispy, tossed along with slices of tomato and red onions. My brothers liked it as well and asked me to pick up some food from here. read more

El Chato Cocina Peruana - ($20.99) - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

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Cheri M.

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The best ceviche I've had in recent memory. The fried plantains make a perfect vehicle of delivering the ceviche from the bowl to your mouth. With two different kinds of corn on the side, this is a true New World treat. read more

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Priscilla C.

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Delicious!!! The food is always delicious, i really have to try a different dish next time, but i cant help it when the Lomo Saltado is just too good!!! Place is small but perfect for a quick bite! The waitress/host was very courteous and attentive. Nxst time ill definitely try something new. read more

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The Lomo Saltado had good flavor but the meat quality could be a bit better. The platanos were yummy and the service was great!

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I'm beyond happy to see a Peruvian spot opening up locally. The service does not disappoint and everything was cooked fresh to order. I want to point out that the quality control is superb, every bite of the Lomo saltado was delicious and edible. Often times there will be pieces that should have been removed before grilling and serving that are not but this was not the case here at El Chato. Every bite melted in my mouth and there was enough of the juice to season the rice as well. I felt the serving size on the Lomo was a tad bit small but it made up for that with the quality and flavor which was spot on. Ceviche mixto was mouth watering delicious and there was plenty of leche de tigre for the serving. Yuca and the sauce "chato sauce" that accompanied the appetizer were so good I ordered a second serving. Platano were piping hot and cooked to perfection. I will def visit again but probably for lunch. We spent $90 on the items I listed and 2 sparkling waters. read more

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Yuca and El Chato sauce (I ate two before I took the photo) - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Platano .. I also ate two before taking the photo - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

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Dmarie 5.

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Loved this place from start to finish! Service is exceptionally friendly and informative. Welcomed with a smile and warm greeting. Affordable, delicious selection with great size portions. We ordered 2 Maracuya drinks ... so tasty. We also got fries ... perfectly crispy, aji de gallina, and tallarin verde. The sauces were in point! Through our meal we noticed how clean everything is and got to sway along to the upbeat but relaxing music playing through the restaurant. Such a beautiful little spot. We will be back! read more

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Joseph A.

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Haven't had very good luck with any Peruvian food restaurants outside of our normal go-to in the Southbay. Saw this place had just opened up and finally decided to give it a shot. Decided to order the Lomo Saltado to-go with an extra Aji sauce. I thought it was a little pricey until the cashier mentioned that they use filet mignon making me think I might have finally hit the jackpot...and boy did I ever! The ambiance is small with enough tables to comfortably seat a small party of 4 but more if you put some tables together. The food is freshly made but the wait is nothing crazy. Got home and we dug into it and we're pleasantly surprised. Absolutely delicious and well prepared. Not overly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Aji was spicy and had good consistency and flavor which is hard to find. Unfortunately, I honestly didnt think it would be anywhere as good as it was and I didnt think to take a picture until we had already finished it all off. We cant wait to try the other dishes soon. Great addition that far surpasses all other Peruvian restaurants within a 25-30 mile radius...and its in our backyard!! Yay!!! read more

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Karissa L.

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The service here was unbelievably great! they were so welcoming the second i walked in the door. Went over all there amazing dishes they have and the drinks are so good! Homemade drinks i cant pronounce the drink names but there was a purple one and yellow one, i got the yellow one and it was so yummy! The service alone was so great I'll def be back! The food is all freshly made I'm a very picky eater, and the dish i got was something i normally wouldn't get but it was so yummy. It wasn't heavy on my stomach either it was just perfect didn't feel all stuffed. It was the perfect amount! You have to go check this place out!!! read more

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Bruce G.

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Tried the Lomo saltado, it had great flavors, good sauce mix and the green sauce addition took it over the top. Highly recommend

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The food is amazing! I had the lomo saltado and the aguadito soup. It took me back to my childhood and made me so happy. Growing up Peruvian, I'm a tough critic of new Peruvian restaurants because it needs to be authentic. The flavors of the lomo saltado were so good that the rice soaked up the sauce and that was just as good as the meat. The aguadito soup was flavorful with just the right amount of everything in it. The alfajores were delicious without being overly processed and crumbly. They melted in your mouth so delicately. I also had a chicha morada, and they do not make it from powder, it's made fresh. It's been so long since I've had a fresh chicha morada. So happy that this place exists. I cannot wait for it to come back! read more

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Steven C.

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Family owned restaurant. They cook the meal on the spot so very fresh. My entire meal slapped. Large portions per meal. Flavor 10/10. Highly recommend read more

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Paola R.

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Nice Peruvian restaurant , food was delicious specially Lomo Saltado and our guest was awesome! Best service ! Oh and Chicha morada uffff ‍ we love that ! read more

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Alicia V.

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I will start out by saying that my father's side of the family is peruvian so I am always looking for good spots that reminds me of childhood. The food i would give a 4.2. My hubs ordered the green spaghetti with steak. The steak was FIRE, but spaghetti was lacking something that I couldn't put my finger on... maybe it needed more queso fresco. We ordered yucca frita. It was good... but could have used salt. I added salt on my own, however it's different when it comes right out fresh and salted. We also ordered papa la huancaina. One of the best I have ever had. I added salt though... . I ordered a side of grilled chicken to eat with the papa last huancaina... FIRE. There green sauce was good, but not the best. They did have this el chato sauce that they referred to as a peruvian ranch.... VERY good. I could put that on many things and be happy for sure.. lol. The service was 5 stars . They were genuinely kind and accommodating. I had asked for papa la huancaina... they had it as a special during the week , but said they would make it for me. Not many places are willing to go out of their way to service these days... so this was definitely a plus. Atmosphere wasn't anything special. Plain walls. No decor. But it was very clean. It looks new do maybe they havent gotten to it yet. Overall, I would give a 4.5 if that was possible. read more

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Kathy W.

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The best Peruvian food. I got the lomo saltado and the aguadito soup. So delicious. And my favorite drink chicha morado. Best customer service, Magyori was very nice and polite. Highly recommended. read more

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Rosmery M.

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El lugar es muy limpia, la atención muy excelente y la comida muy rica. El ceviche me lo recomendaron y si muy rica, aparte pedimos una jalea que estuvo delicioso la crema muy rica, tienen variedad de platos peruanos y también hacen menu del día que todo se ve muy rico. Tendremos que regresar por el caldo de gallina que me recomendaron. The food was great I got the ceviche and jalea, both tasted delicious, I would have to come back for caldo de gallina that they recommended but everything in the menu looks delicious. Place was very clean and served was great overall it was great place and food was delicious. read more

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Nicole R.

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SUPER DELICIOUS. Full of flavor & tender filet mignon. Thank you definitely coming back

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Melissa D.

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This place is amazing!! The Ceviche was beyond delicious! You need to make this place a regular place to eat. Come here and eat! read more

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Emily L.

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We came here for lunch on a Sunday. They wet every friendly and recommended the ceviche. We ordered ceviche, lomo, and tallarin verde. All came out really good. 10/10. They even asked if I wanted to have a sample of the chicha morada to try it before ordering it. We will definitely come back! read more

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Pris 9.

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This restaurant is a hidden gem in Downtown Pomona! I tried Ceviche de Pescado and Arroz Chaufa de Pollo, hands down one of the best ceviches I've had in LA county. The Chaufa was equally tasty and flavorful. Don't hesitate to try this place, restaurant is very clean and costumer service is A+! read more

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Wen C.

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Absolutely delicious! So glad we found this place. We had the lomo saltado and it did not disappoint. The spicy green salsa they give you is soooo good. Food is made fresh, the restaurant is very clean and their staff is extremely polite and sweet. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Sandra M.

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Muy buena comida agarramos el lomo saltado , ceviche de pescado y tallarines verdes. Muy bueno todo! Las personas son súper amables y atentos :D Volvería patras! read more

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Donna K.

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Fantastic fish ceviche!! At 7 pm at night!!! Authentic bistec al pobre, combo chaufa, alfajores ricitos! Welcoming restaurant. Clean restaurant. Hidden gem-worth the drive. We'll be back! read more

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Delicious Peruvian food, made fresh to order! Lomo saltado and combo saltado were both excellent! Don't sleep on this place!

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Recently visited this newly opened restaurant and so happy we stumbled upon it. We were greeted and they answered every question and gave great recommendations. My bf got the Lomo saltado and gave it a high rating. I had the Aji Pollo and it was absolutely delicious! Great parking as well and the restaurant itself was very clean and felt like you were in someone's home. read more

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Great service and the food is amazing! Highly recommend the lomo saltado and chicha morada

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This is my go to spot for Peruvian food! The ambience is great, the service is excellent, and the food is phenomenal! If you're looking to try some authentic Peruvian food or just good food in general I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Such nice service , super clean , and the food was spot on! As a picky eater I loved this restaurant it was so good and yummy definitely my new go to spot! read more

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The service and the food were amazing -- Peruvian flavor finally close to us! Obviously, we're gonna come back...

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Came to grab dinner for my grandparents and I the other day and omg ! The food ?! Amazing ! As someone who is Peruvian I haven't had Peruvian food this good in years. I ordered the lomo saltado and everything about it was great. The meat was cut to a good small size, the fries were cooked well and the overall flavoring was great ! My grandpa loved the chaufas mixed ! Said he hasn't had chaufa that good since he was last in Peru lol !(: The service was wonderful as well ! Will def be back !! read more

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I never had Peribian food and oh my goodness this was so delicious! 10/10 and their cilantro sauce was fire!! read more

El Chato Cocina Peruana - Their menu! - Peruvian Near Me - Pomona, California

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Work across the street, and this is now my go to for lunch and after work meals. I love Peruvian food and this place is up there for me for best I've had. Quick and kind service! Couldn't recommend enough. read more

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We were going to a concert at the Fox Theater. I love Peruvian food, so decided to check this place out. The lomo saltado was really good. The meat was seasoned right. My wife had the pollo saltado. It was good but not as good as mine. The lomo had more flavor than the chicken. I ordered an arroz chaufa to go, so I could eat that the next day. I'm glad I did! If I'm in that area another time, I'll go back. The server was real nice too. read more

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Amazing food and good service todo esta muy bueno especialmente el lomo saltado se los recomiendo

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Quedé fascinada con esta comida tenía tiempos de no comer tan rico como el día de hoy el Lomo Saltado está súper delicioso, otro platillo que está de chuparse los dedos es el Bistec a la pobre se los recomiendo no se van a arrepentir. Encantada de tener El Chatos Peruvian restaurant cerca de mi trabajo. Y no podía dejar de mencionar a La persona que está tomando las órdenes muy atenta un amor de persona. read more

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More info about El Chato Cocina Peruana

101 W Mission Blvd
Ste 109
Pomona, CA 91766
Directions
(909) 326-1573
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Hours

What time does El Chato Cocina Peruana open?

El Chato Cocina Peruana opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Chato Cocina Peruana close?

El Chato Cocina Peruana closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.El Chato Cocina Peruana is closed on Tuesday.

Mon, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTue Closed

Food & Alcohol

Does El Chato Cocina Peruana serve alcohol?

Yes, El Chato Cocina Peruana serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Chato Cocina Peruana allow dogs?

No, El Chato Cocina Peruana does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Chato Cocina Peruana have outdoor seating?

No, El Chato Cocina Peruana does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Chato Cocina Peruana have parking?

Yes, El Chato Cocina Peruana has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Chato Cocina Peruana wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Chato Cocina Peruana is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Chato Cocina Peruana have free WiFi?

No, El Chato Cocina Peruana does not have free WiFi.

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8.7 mi

Amazing food and great experience overall…read more The flavors were really authentic and everything we tried was fresh and well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it a great place to enjoy the meal. Definitely a spot I would come back to and recommend.

I almost kept this to myself, but Lucho deserves to be reconciled …read more Listen to me closely, Rancho Cucamonga. We need to have a serious talk about the absolute wizardry happening right under your noses. ‍ I almost didn't write this review. I seriously debated gatekeeping this spot because I'm terrified that once you all find out about it, the line will be wrapped around the block and I'll never get a table again. But, my therapist tells me I need to be more "sharing," so here we are. This place is the definition of a Hidden Gem. And the man running the show? Lucho. We need to protect Lucho at all costs. Not only is he the owner, but he is also a culinary artist and arguably the one of the nicest human being in the Inland Empire. I have rolled in with a big party (don't ask, long day), and despite the space being on the smaller, cozy side, Lucho didn't blink. He helped us fit everything in like a game of Tetris. The place is spotless, by the way. You could eat off the floor, but please don't, because the plates are much better. A Warning/Disclaimer: If you are in a rush and need food in 3 minutes, go to a drive-thru. This is not fast food; this is fresh food. Everything is made to order. There are no sad heat lamps here keeping burgers warm since 10 AM. Relax, sit down, and wait. It is worth every single tick of the clock. Let's talk about the food (I'm getting emotional just typing this): The Lomo Saltado (The Star): I have eaten Lomo Saltado all over. But Lucho's? It's a flavorful experience. He cooks the steak to absolute perfection--tender, juicy, no chewing gum texture here. But the magic is in the seasoning and how it hits those fries and onions. It is worth every penny. I would pay double. Don't tell him that. Aeropuerto de Pollo (Chicken Fried Rice): I know, I know. You're thinking, "It's just chicken fried rice." WRONG. Stop it. It sounds crazy to rave about rice, but this dish is savory, smoky, and addictive. I planned to eat a few bites and take the rest home. I failed. I ate it all. The Chow Mein: Traditional? Yes. Boring? Absolutely not. There is a "minor twist" in the flavor profile that I can't quite put my finger on, but it makes the dish absolutely sing. It's out of this world. Mar y Tierra: If you can't decide between surf or turf, get this. It's the best of both worlds and plated beautifully. I love small businesses like this. You aren't just eating ingredients; you are literally tasting the love and hard work Lucho puts into the pan. It's rare, it's special, and it's delicious. Go visit Lucho. Tip him well. And tell him I said hi and to sing you a song.

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Higo Peru

4.3(99 reviews)

11.0 mi

I've been loyal to the Higo family restaurants for years, so my recent experience was really…read moredisappointing. I ordered multiple dishes for takeout, including tallarín saltado de carne, lomo saltado, tallarín verde, and chaufa, and right away it was clear something was off, their signature flavors were missing. One of the first things I noticed was the use of fettuccine noodles in both the tallarín saltado de carne and tallarín verde, even though the menu still depicts spaghetti noodles. Had I known they switched noodles, I would not have ordered them. The texture is completely wrong for these dishes and it sucked up all the sauce. The chaufa de carne was bland. The ají verde sauce was also noticeably different and lacked its usual kick. Across all dishes I ordered, the beef was tough and roughly sliced, nothing like the tender beef I'm used to here. I checked their website afterwards and found it's no longer active. Between the disappointing food and the inactive site, it feels like this location may have changed management or ownership again. I'm sad to say I won't be returning to this location.

Excellent cerviche! Lunch specials are a great deal…read more Clean pleasant restaurant. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

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Micas

3.7(807 reviews)

10.6 mi

Thanks to Jason - our server and maitre'd - wonderful job during peak hrs of Mother's Day. He did…read moreeverything for us perfectly from making sure that we were seated expeditiously; getting all our beverage orders correctly; providing suggestions in terms of quantity for our orders given that we were a group of eleven; and checking on us frequently to make sure we were happy at every stage of our experience. The staff were great from the kitchen to the food and beverage couriers. I was expecting a lower quality of food given the 100% capacity they were working with on Mother's Day but it was the same quality we were uss to when we would come in smaller groups and off peak times. Kudos to the kitchen, staff, and management for ensuring quality food and quality service. 2- Ceviche Pescado 1- Ceviche Mixto 4- Trio Empanadas 2- Lomo Saltado 2- Parilla de la Casa 4- Plantain 2- Chaufa de Carne 1- Chaufa de Mariscos 2- Kids Chicken Nugget Bowls (huge but they finished it) and a bunch of beverages. I know it would sound exaggerated to say that everything was delicious - taste, temperature, presentation, delivery time, and service. Everyone was aiming to please. Thank you Micas!

We patronize Micas fairly regularly. Most recently, we visited in February for lunch…read more The food is routinely very good, but on this visit it was even better. Super tasty and fresh. We had the Loma Saltaldo and mixed empanadas. Both items were fantastic. Regarding the service, it was average, and could be improved by the servers checking in more frequently to refill drinks and see if customers need anything thing else. It's not uncommon we have to flag them down. Otherwise, another above average experience. Regarding the interior, it remains in good condition.