This was my second time at El Chullo and my first time bringing friends to try Peruvian food. I'm a big chaufa lover, and theirs is excellent. The portion sizes are huge, which made pricing reasonable. We had the yuca frita as an app and it was crispy, filling, and really well done. We tried the pisco sour as well, and it didn't disappoint. Even though they seemed busy, the service was smooth and quick. I also love the art on the outside. It adds a lot of character to the place. My friends really enjoyed their meals, which made the experience even better. I wish I could bring this spot back with me to Indiana! read more

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Great service from Anthony Food was tasty and we loved the ceviche Wish the portions were larger especially the ceviche read more

The staff were friendly and had our table decorated for our birthday dinner. The food was great (although the sauce was a bit salty). I had the noodles with mushroom, and while I enjoyed it, the noodles didn't soak up the sauce like the rice saltados. The green sauce was a great spice topper and they brought us extra. I would've preferred the yucca fries to be cut thinner as they were a bit dense and not as crisp as I'd prefer. The Peruvian ice cream had such a unique flavor and the strawberry ice cream was fresh with chunks of strawberries. The patio was dog friendly and parking was very easy as they had their own lot. read more

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first time trying peruvian food. the drinks were good. i enjoyed my tiger milk shrimp. i was expecting the food to be spicy but it was not, still good though. we had the octopus appetizer and also tried another one that was good too. service was good. read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious food! The service was very friendly and accommodating. The decor was very Peruvian authentic style that added to the charm. Will be back! read more

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Local restaurant that serves Peruvian food, we got the Empanadas filled with Mozzarella Cheese & Ham and Ground Beef, Pollo Saltado (Chicken strips sautéed with red onions, tomatoes, cilantro. Served with white rice & fries), daily special of the roasted chicken and fries, Alfajor (Cornstarch and flour cookies with Manjar Blanco in the middle, topped with powder sugar), & Passion fruit juice! The service was outstanding and the place is clean, cute, and inviting! read more

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We couldn't wait to try this Peruvian restaurant for our craving for Lomo Saltado, didn't disappoint at all, close to perfection. The meat was sautéd deliciously tender enough yet the soy sauce was way more than desirable which made it saltier. We enjoyed the causaus as well, both pollo and shrimp, visually appealing too! The service is friendly and ambience caters to families, big groups and most importantly any type of celebratory occasions. Definitely, a revisit is already planned... read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo saltado, Causa Pollo y Causa Camarones - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Rodrigo was an amazing server! He was extremely helpful with explaining the menu and giving recommendations. He even gave us some of their salsas to try out which were delicious and spicy. My family and I will definitely be back for some good food and good vibes :) read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Consistently excellent and authentic food paired with friendly service. The owners remain actively involved in the business, which shows in the quality and care they put into every detail. The ambiance is warm and inviting, decorated with beautiful Peruvian art that enhances the dining experience. My only suggestion would be to provide a printed, itemized receipt so customers have time to review their bill rather than being shown only the total on an electronic device. read more

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The BEST Lomo Saltado I've Ever Had! I'm a self-proclaimed connoisseur of Lomo Saltado -- it's my favorite dish, and I go out of my way to try it at every Peruvian restaurant I find. This place absolutely blew me away. At first glance, I thought it might be a little dry since there wasn't much sauce, but one bite in and I was hooked. The meat was perfectly cooked, so tender and full of rich, savory flavor, with just the right amount of juice soaking into the fries and rice. It was pure perfection -- easily the best Lomo Saltado I've ever tasted. The restaurant itself is adorable, cozy, and welcoming, and the staff couldn't be sweeter. You can tell they really care about the food and their guests. I'm honestly tempted to come back tomorrow just to have it again -- or maybe bring my grandchild and explore more of their amazing Peruvian dishes. Do yourself a favor and try this place -- you'll thank me later! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I can't wait to return to this restaurant to experience more authentic Peruvian delicacies. My favorite dishes are in this menu. I tried two things for the Jan 25' ISCUYE... Empanadas - 5s Somo Saltado - 4 s I can't wait to return to try the pollo a la brasa. The restaurant is in a very convenient location in midtown in the heart of the Melrose neighborhood. the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Service was 5s. My return factor:100% read more

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My husband is Peruvian and this place is legit!!! We have eaten at Peruvian restaurants accross the country and this place is at the top. The service was excellent. They were busy but still attentive. Great atmosphere and clean. We loved the look. The food was the real star. You will see several reviews mentioning the lomo saltado and there is a reason why. It was great. The causa was awesome. The ceviche was great and can very in style slightly by region. This one leaned towards the creamy side. The flavor was excellent and spice level was great. No matter what you do save room for the lucama ice cream. They make it there and it is worth every calorie. read more

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We were introduced to this place by a local Americana-Peruvian friend. It's definitely a good place for Peruvian food -- which is delicious! We ordered Pisco Sou, Ceviche Clasico, Puloo A La Parrilla, Empanadas, Yucas Fritas, Anticuchos, and Delicia De Maracuya (dessert). We shared all dishes as a family style to taste all the tasty dishes -- definitely a good way to start out. We learned that this location, owned by the son, is related to the other Peruvian on 7th Ave (same name by the father). This location is newly opened and offered a more playful menu, not as traditional dishes. We have dined at the 7th Avenue location a few times. This is new location for us. We throughly enjoyed our experience here. The parking situation is a great improvement here. Cheers & happy dining. read more

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We had a great time celebrating my Husband's birthday here. The food and atmosphere was the perfect choice. They even have a fun birthday dancing man come out with sparklers to sing happy birthday and bring a little birthday plate. It's fun! The service was great. I definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back! read more

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Wonderful inside and patio area, plus excellent pisco cocktails. Kind service, support local businesses!! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Passion Fruit Sour - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The ceviche mixto (super spicy) hands down the best! Whenever I'm on a business trip or in town in Phoenix it's automatic read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - ceviche mixto and lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I tell people about Peruvian restaurants all the time. Most people have never tried Peruvian food and it's a shame. Because it's delicious! Peru has a large Asian population so when it comes to their food, it's a nice fusion between Latin and Asian, particularly Chinese. I stopped by El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant on a Sunday for dinner and parked in their complimentary lot without any issues. One thing to note is that they have two locations. One is on 7th St. and the other is on 7th Ave. Pretty confusing. I imagine lots of people have showed up at the wrong location. This is the newer of the two locations. Ambiance (4.5/5): As you approach the restaurant, you'll see an awesome mural on the side of the restaurant. Llamas are included which are one of the symbols of Peru. Once you walk in, you'll see bright colors that make you feel right at home. Lots of Peruvian decor. I was seated at a table in the corner of the restaurant. Lovely ambiance. Service (4/5): Our waiter did a great job taking care of us. He checked in periodically, was friendly, and efficient. Everything you want out of a waiter. They weren't terribly busy but still, a job well done. Drinks (4.5/5): El Chullo has a nice list of craft cocktails. Many of them incorporate pisco, Peru's national liquor. I had El Milagro Sour and a Pisco Old Fashioned. I had never had an Old Fashioned with Pisco so this was a treat. They also have Peruvian beer. In addition to chica morada, a delicious (purple colored) Peruvian juice. Or, Inka Cola, Peru's version of Coke. Food (3.5/5): Lomo saltado is arguably Peru's most famous dish. I was surprised to see that in addition to the classic, they have a lomo that is served with noodles instead of fries and rice. I had to try this twist on lomo saltado as I love noodles. Unfortunately, they underwhelmed. The noodles tasted like the spaghetti I would make myself at home and the sauce that lomo saltado is marinated in didn't work great with the noodles. I wouldn't take this as a testament to the restaurant though as I sampled another dish and it was delicious. I just picked the wrong one. The prices are a little expensive for Peruvian food. Not outlandish but a bit more than your typical restaurant. Bring cash if you want to get a 4% discount on your bill. read more

We love this place! It's been a few years since we've been here and had to take it to go this time. Loved it then and loved it now. Lomo saltado did not disappoint, especially for the price. Felt like a great size. Incredible flavor, perfectly juicy but not over saucy. Aji verde was delicious! My husband got ceviche (I'll have to add the photo + review later). You can choose your spice level, we chose to put it on the side this time. Alfajores were great size and perfect consistency that I remember from my childhood when my obachan made them. The kids couldn't wait and devoured after I got my mom tax from each lol (reason for the half eaten photo)...though I didn't ask if they made them in house, curious to know! Will be back when we are on that side of town needing some Peruvian flavor in our tummy! Even though we only got take out we had great service. As soon as we walked in she was ready to seat us, was attentive and patient as we browsed the menu for our favorites. She gave us some cancha while we waited. It wasn't very busy, as you can see in the photos just a couple seated, went around 4pm before dinner service. It is a small place so if it's busy, expect to wait a little but it will be worth it! read more

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First of all music is too loud. You can't even hear them call your name second of all chicken was still raw would never go back there again.

Delicious chicken, fries and salad. We're definitely going to visit this restaurant again soon! The service was great, and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. read more

We kicked off 2025 International Supper Club UYE in January at El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant. After checking out the menu I went with the Lomo Saltado for dinner. It was steak strips sauteeded with red onions, tomatoes and cilantro with some delish spices over French fries with a side of white rice. This dish was delish, the falovrs of the steak and sauce was so good! I also got to try the Yucas Fritas with huancaina sauce. These were tasty, and a good way to start the meal. Service was great, dinner was delish! This was a great way to start 2025 International Supper Clube UYE! read more

As much as it pains me to write this, here goes.....I am a frequent visitor of El Chullo and they have hands-down, the best Peruvian food in Arizona. You can never go wrong with anything on the menu. Unfortunately, the last few times I have come to this specific location on 7th avenue the food has just been so so. I recently came a few weeks ago and order the Anticuchos and asked for them medium but came out well done, dry, and lacked seasoning, which is entry so unlike El Chullo. I also came today, 1/19, and ordered the Salchipapas and Tallarine Verdes with a medium steak and the steak was just not done right and so overcooked. The Salchipapas normally come out perfect with juicy hot dogs but today burnt dry as a bone, I'm not sure if the cook today just dropped everything in the oil at once but that's what it tasted like. On the times I have come the owners son is the one cooking and his skills are on point! 10 out of 10. So not too sure if they switched cooks or what. Hopefully these last 2 times were just a fluke or something because we absolutely love coming here. read more

We've been visiting El Chullo on 7th Street for almost ten years and have always, always been happy with their traditional, laid-back, downhome Peruvian establishment, especially their authentic food, culture and hospitality. We recently tried out their new location on 7th Avenue resto which they created as a sibling to the original site. Compared to the senior location, this place is massive. Tables are set apart in an expansive open area. The furniture, although nondescript, is tasteful and accommodating. A bar much larger and seating more comfortable. And the eating area is surrounded by windows overlooking 7th Avenue - not to mention an ample outdoor seating area. Being extremely familiar with Peruvian Cuisine, our selections focused on some traditional mainstays in order to compare the sister restaurants. We began with a super well prepared and flavorful Pisco Sour cocktail. For starters we ordered a well prepared Yuca Frita and Anticuchos, medium rare, (beef heart skewers), my fave dish, it was perfectly seasoned and grilled a much too thickly sliced beef hearts - very good (but keep in mind they should not call it an appetizer as the portion is in reality meal sized). My wife's main consisted of their Lomo Saltado; super delicate large cut strips of Beef tenderloin sautéed in tomatoes, strong red onions and cilantro served up over tender and fluffy white rice & French fries. Although tasty, we found it lacking the traditional appetizing ingredients of Ají Panca (a mild and spicy Peruvian Chili Pepper) and Rocoto (Peruvian Red Pepper). My Chupe de Camaron; a unique shrimp chowder consisting of the perfect integration of fresh Shrimp, Onion, Habanero pepper, a substantial amount of Garlic, Choclo (corn) - sometimes Hominy, Potato, heavy cream, oregano, green peas, crumbled queso fresco, eggs and cayenne and salt, was unfortunately not to my expectations. It was very good but lacked its siblings' taste magnificence I've had so, so many times before at Chulo's! Somehow I hope I'm not getting the impression the tastes and ingredients may be getting Americanized as it would be totally against the nature of the fantastic tastes and fundamentals of Peruvian Cuisine. I hope it may be you're ironing out the kinks at your new location. Esperanza Luzcando and Jose Ramirez Buen, congratulations on your new eatery, and best wishes on your continued success. We'll continue to return. Buen Provecho. read more

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Oh my goodness, THIS PLACE. It is amazing.. Wonderful, outstanding food. Outstanding environment, and amazing staff. We had a party of 8 and they were ready for us when we showed up. The food was out in a timely fashion and service was impeccable. We were celebrating three August 2025 family birthdays and they did not disappoint. All meals were fresh and hot and my family LOVED everything. Please do yourself a favor and give this place a try. We got anticuchos, yuca frita, pollo saltado, lomo saltado.. the fried fish, a hot dog kids meal and my favorite- the pulpo. It's all amazing and we loved every part of our experience. (Clean bathrooms and dining area, etc.) It's loud- don't expect a quiet dining experience. Can't beat the food, though!! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Anticuchos are my weakness. Potatoes were fried nice and crispy- perfection all around. - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We met our friends for dinner. Upon pulling up we saw tents in the parking lot and live music! It was the Festival day! What a wonderful evening. We stayed for dinner with the shortened menu. We started with sliced yuca... very nice with a garlic dip, and potatoes with a creamy sauce - very yummy. We tried a Pisco sour -- oh my soo good, and a homemade NA drink with cinnamon and clove. For dinner we had ceviche , the 1/2 chicken, a fish platter, and the three meat dinner. Every item was very good with unique flavors . We will be back! The people working we very patient with my questions and explained dishes with accuracy. The festival was fun with about 20 vendors ranging from mortgage services, healthcare, translation, artisans and bakery / deserts. This is a unique space in the phoenix area market. read more

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El Chullo is a Phoenix Peruvian GEM! They're a restaurant I would take all my family and friends too!This was my first time trying Peruvian food at a restaurant and is it me or is it an extremely underrated cuisine?! It needs to be talked about more because these flavors were insane!! The papa dorada con carne molida, chimichurri, y salsa roja CHANGED MY LIFE (I'm dramatic but that's literally how I felt) I'll be raving about this restaurant forever and ever! Also the staff are so so so kind! The ambience is bright, colorful, and cozy! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - ceviche de pescado is a must order! - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Amazing food, service and authentic family foods. The ambiance and neighborhood adds to an already 10/10 spot. Don't forget amazing dessert too, must try. read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Desserts - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wonderful Ceviche Mixto; worth the trip alone!! And have the Arroz Chaufa. The seasoned rice is wonderful; and the breaded chicken makes it main course worthy! read more

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I went here once for a friend's birthday a few months ago and I didn't have to think twice to get my friends to come back again for mine! The Peruvian food is so good here! I have yet to order something I didn't like. The arroz con camaron is delicious. It reminds me a bit of paella. I know it's not, but I enjoy it regardless. It's flavorful and rich! The plantains are sweet and just right. The fried yucca was a great appetizer, and everyone wanted us to share with them. We couldn't decide on which ceviche to order so we did the trio sampler. It was light and refreshing and fun to try different types. The Classico was my favorite out of the three, followed by the carretillero ceviche, and then the Nikkei. My husband wanted more protein so he ordered the anticuchos, marinated beef hearts. It was tender and savory and not gamey at all. We would definitely order this one again as an appetizer. The empanadas were probably the best we've ever eaten. Our whole table was beaming over them and were pondering ordering dozens of them to go. We did not since we were full by the end of the meal, but perhaps next time! As far as cocktails go, I was the only one that enjoyed one today. The Tropical Chilcano is unique with lychee puree, raspberry infused pisco and lime juice. It is dangerously good, but I loved it so much last time that I had to have one again today! Cheers!! read more

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Food: 5/5 everything we had was top notch couldn't ask for a better meal for that Priceline Service: 5/5 our server was a nice young guy and he tended to us very well!! Ambiance: small cozy little restaurant glad we didn't came when it was busy cause me and my wife like our privacy during dates but overall 5/5!!!! Will come back again read more

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Great food and even better service. I can't wait to come back and try different foods from the menu.

I would never recommend this place ! I literally call 30 mins before I got here and drove 45 mins away and when I got here the waitress said the owner just told me we can't take nobody in ! Never again read more

We decided to try this place on a Friday night since we live in the neighborhood. Upon walking in, the atmosphere was cold and cafe style, not cozy or welcoming. The music was loud and the lights were too bright for a Friday night dinner atmosphere. We were not greeted upon walking in. We were surprised there were only a few customers on a Friday night. Waitress was not friendly. Maybe she was having a bad night. She brought our appetizer out the same time as the entrees, which should never happen. The food was good, but overpriced for what you got. The Lomo Saltado had very little meat for the price of $24. I asked the waitress if I could have more of the sauce/flavoring on the side, and she said they couldn't do that. So the fries and rice were a bit dry. We also tried the Arroz Con Pollo. Yum! Chicken was perfect and tender! Even though hardly anyone was there, the waitress did not come back to replace our empty beers. We had to ask another waiter to do it. We like to support local businesses, so we will likely try this place again. We read more

New location is way bigger and has better parking. The decor on the outside and the inside is nice. Customer service was attentive. For the food is tough for me knowing better Peruvian food came here with higher hopes. The anticuchos lacked a bit of flavor, they didn't feel fresh. The jalea mixta was a bit plain the seasoning for the seafood could have been better, crunchier, a lime on the side would have been good too. The tallarines with the lomo were okay. Overall the food is okay. I would say for what it was the price is a on the high end. If you have not tried Peruvian food this would be great. read more

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Ok, this is now going to my go-to Peruvian restaurant in AZ. I've been to two other places in PHX(one is El Chullo in other locations) and two in Tucson and this place was by far the BEST! First of all, the fact they have Pulpo al Olivo already won my heart!! Food overall was excellent! I've eaten at MANY Peruvian restaurants including ones in Peru as well so I think I know how to judge Peruvian food pretty well. I had Pescado a lo macho(special of the day) for entree. From the moment I walked in, service was top notch. The host welcomed me and bf with a smile. Servers explained the menu and their special in a friendly manner. Food runners were nice as well. Everyone was friendly and efficient. Will definitely drive there from Tucson every time we crave Peruvian food from now on! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Pulpo al Olivo - Octopus in olive sauce. So happy to finally be able to eat this in AZ! - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Overall rating: 4.5/5 Wait: 4.5/5 Arrival time: Sunday 4:30pm Food: 4.5/5 Order: Tiradito Clasico, Pulpo a la Parrilla, Lomo Saltado, Arroz con Mariscos, Alfajor, Helado de Lucuma Service: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Definitely coming back El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant is a hidden gem that truly delivers. The Tiradito Clasico and Pulpo a la Parrilla were standout dishes, bursting with flavor and freshness. While the Lomo Saltado didn't quite hit the mark for me, the Arroz con Mariscos more than made up for it with its rich, savory taste. The Alfajor and Helado de Lucuma were the perfect sweet endings to a delightful meal. Service was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. Definitely coming back for more! read more

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This was our second visit to the 7th St. location after years at the original 7th Ave, spot. Apparently the two are owned by the same family/group, but the buildings and menu vary. The menu differences are minor for us and what we order. This location is much bigger, with more parking, and also louder due to the solid wall construction. Service was OK. The waitress was very soft spoken which is problematical in a loud environment. We asked for the appetizer, which we were sharing, to come out first and then our entrees. Three entrees arrived along with the appetizer. The fourth entree came about 5 minutes later. As the fourth entree was the same as one of the first three, I can only assume that because I asked for the appetizer first, my entree was delivered after the appetizer, while everyone else got their entree at the same time as the appetizer. Some of us shared the appetizer while the entree sat - cooling. Others tried eating both at the same time. The shared appetizer was the Ceviche Mixto and it was terrific. Definitely 5 star worth. Plenty of seafood and the Leche de Tigre was spot on. The entrees were Saltado variations: two Lomo Saltados with rice and fries; A Pollo Saltado with spaghetti; and a vegetable Saltado with spaghetti. The sauce was perfect, the rice fluffy, the fries nicely cooked, and the pasta was al dente as it should be. The only complaints were the proteins, chicken and "steak", were overcooked (after asking for the beef to be medium rare). When we started coming to the original location, I seem to remember the menu listing New York steak as the beef protein. I am pretty sure that is not true today as the beef was tough and not even Sirloin quality. Piscos are always a pre-requisite to a Peruvian meal and we each had a different one so we could compare. Other than the traditional Sour, I don't remember the names of the other ones. But they were all wonderful and it was hard to choose one over the other. A minor complaint is the price at $14. Once we had been served the waitress disappeared. It took a long time to get her to bring to-go boxes. Then another wait for the check. The slow service and overdone proteins resulted in my 4 star review read more

Such an authentic space with the best and friendliest staff! Our second visit here and just as wonderful as our first visit. There were three of us this time...two ordered the Ceviche Clasico and I ordered the special for the night, Pollo Al Horno. Their Ceviche is some of the best and one of us is Puerto Rican and she loves it! Hers was medium heat and the other was non-spicy. Such light and delicate white fish in a creamy lime sauce that is oh so yummy! The Pollo was spectacular with a flavorful seasoning on the outside and then cooked so the chicken just fell apart. The meal was a half chicken and I personally am a dark meat person so found the breast to be a bit dry but nothing to frown at! It was served with Russian Salad, which was a surprise! It's a potato salad with carrots, peas, and beets in a creamy mayo dressing. None of us had had something like this before and we all loved it! Unusual for sure...I actually looked it up for a recipe to make at home! Marco was our server and he rocks! Attentive and helpful and just a pleasant guy!!! Thanks for the awesome experience Marco!!! Definitely one of our favorite places!!! read more

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This place is awesome! I booked a reservation for 12 people for a birthday lunch and they treated us so well. They had the table set up nicely when we arrived and our server Marco took such great care of us. The food is delicious! I highly recommend the octopus. Everyone in my party enjoyed their dishes. At the end of the meal they brought each celebrant a free dessert and came out dancing with sparklers and music. It was such a great way to celebrate. Definitely check this place out. It's fantastic! read more

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After 850+ Yelp reviews , I can safely say El Chullo is in my Top 5. The new location off Melrose is way bigger than their other location off 7th st. The aesthetic of the restaurant off 7th is more unique but their new location is soft on the eye with traditional Hispanic tile and incorporating bright colors throughout. The new menu has more options, but when something is so good- how can one deviate ? I went with the ceviche Classico which was absolutely perfecto. Everything about El Chullo is 5 stars. They are truly a hidden gem in the valley. read more

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