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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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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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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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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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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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

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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For the price you pay they don't give you much meat.. A bunch of fries and rice. I wouldn't recommend this place if you want a lot of meat

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

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

Everything WAS SO GOOD! Service was quick, friendly and ambiance was giving mom and pop shop, which I love. Satisfied with our food order and would come back soon hehe read more

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

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The interior was very clean and the service was wonderful, quick and friendly. The food was excellent and fairly priced. (note: you save 4% when you pay with cash) We will definitely return. read more

We were amazed by all the food and drinks All the dishes are amazing, flavorful , taste very authentic , Peruvian food is one of the best cuisines in the world .... The service is very attentive and all the refills and food were very quick This new place is so cool has plenty of parking space and it looks very clean and with all the Inca decor perfection read more

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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

Food is delicious! We ordered a tiradito which is Peruvian sashimi and passion fruit pisco sour; also jalea and pescado a lo macho The restaurant is nice and cozy and the service was excellent! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Pescado a lo macho - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Loved this place!!! Our waitress was attentive, professional and in point. The food was GREAT! Will make this a Date Night Spot. X read more

They have a vey good food and the plates have a very nice portions, and dessert was fantastic, that cheese cake was delicious. And the server was very pleasant. read more

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 love the original location, and this new location is just as great! Their website markets the 7th st location as serving "traditional recipes" and this new 7th ave location as serving "traditional recipes with a modern twist", so go in expecting a mix of classic dishes and dishes that contain some extra creativity. Tiradito Clasico was so flavorful. Chaufa Especial was a no-brainer for me since their fried rice is always great (and now the fried chijaukai chicken makes it 3x better). The highlight of the evening though was Tallarin a la Huancaina. We were very excited as it combined two of our favorite things, tallarin and lomo saltado, in one dish. The ambiance is an significant improvement from the original location. read more

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Very disappointed. Six of us dined at this place. Very noisy place to start . The beef dishes were were all tough even though prepared differently. So in a nutshell none of the meals were great. At the end we were presented our checks. Because we were 6 people, the add a 20% service fee. Outlandish. read more

I went here for a new dining experience with a friend. I started off with the yucca fritas and a traditional pico sour. Both were delicious and would definitely get again. My friend arrived 30 minutes late)! They ordered the lomo saltado with rice and fries. I ordered the pollo saltado with Peruvian spaghetti. The lomo saltado was a beef dish and very good, the chicken was amazing with the spaghetti. I was unsure about the pasta since I'm use to more Italian style cooking of pasta dishes but I'm glad I ventured out and tried something new. I would get again! Meanwhile I had the El milagroso cocktail and for desert we had the crema volteada and both were amazing. The only sad drink was the margarita amazonica, which just didn't hit the mark. Everything else was amazing. read more

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This place has been years in the making. It's super awesome that this location has finally become a reality. There is ample parking in the rear and the restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and out. There is more seating for diners than the original location and they even have a little lounge cutout if you want to hang out and enjoy their delicious cocktails. The food and cocktail menu has a little bit more of a "mavericky" flair than the original location. It is nice to see them allowing the chef/s to show their creativity. We had some of the new ceviches and Piqueo on 7th Ave, and for dessert the Crema Volteada. Everything was as tasty as expected. This location will now create a nice little turmoil in my heart, though. Now I have to decide whether I want the classics at the original location, or if I'm going to test out the exciting derivatives at this location. That's a great problem to have, and I hope it works out for El Chullo in the long run. I look forward to bouncing back and forth. read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Piqueo on 7th Ave - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I came in never having been to the older location. For a while I've been eyeing the restaurant space waiting for it to open and finally got around to it and wow. I had one of the pisco specialty drinks, it was pineapple and cinnamon flavored, absolutely delicious and presentation was awesome. I also ordered the arroz con camarón thinking it would be a light dish, however it was very rich and creamy. Also, absolutely delicious. Overall had a great experience but while I did think it was slightly expensive, they do serve a large portion. read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Arroz con camaron - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We ate here last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. She really wanted to try a Peruvian restaurant since we had visited Peru years ago and loved the food. This place is amazing and exceeded our expectations. First, the server (I wish I remembered his name) was very gracious and welcoming. He answered all our questions and explained levels of spice for certain dishes as well as options if we wanted to make modifications. He encouraged us to let him know if anything was not to our liking and assured us he would do his best to ensure our meals met our needs. Secondly, but just as important, each dish was outstanding. The ceviche mixto was not only beautiful in its appearance, but all the fish, seafood and other ingredients were fresh and tasty! The arroz con camaron was colorful and included perfectly done shrimp and delicious rice. The beef empanadas were a nice addition and we'd order them again.....but at least two servings instead of sharing only one serving. The Peruvian ambiance was very tasteful. I loved all the colors and did not feel overwhelmed. Finally, the prices were very reasonable and I was surprised! We have traveled a lot lately and eating out has gotten so expensive. But this gem of a restaurant offers outstanding food and great value. We will return for sure!! read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Dining area. - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've been coming to El Chullo on 7th st for years, since I discovered it in 2020 when I moved to PHX. In my opinion a truly hidden gem. I knew I had to visit their new location and as expected just as good as their OG location but a little more big. I ordered my favorite which is the classic ceviche. The best ceviche in my opinion is Peruvian. Nothing beats the freshness and the pairing of spicy with a lil sweetness from sweet potato. Service is great. Highly recommend you check them out. read more

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Wanted some Peruvian since I had some in DC & MIAMI. Came across this place on Yelp & and see high ratings. I pulled up to this place tonight, and it was a vibe. The restaurant is very spacious & bright colors.. the made sure to embrace their culture with the decor, that'sto 0 real dope. was greeted right away by this young man & got seated right away. It was slow Thursday night, so I expected services to be fast & food to be on point. The same dude who greeted me at the door offered me some water & corn popcorn, i think. I never had it before & I enjoyed it. The server was dope. I forgot her, took my order right away. I ordered Lomo Saltado with fries & side lemonade. All I can say is that shit was good!!! It was well seasoned, hot & flavored. I forgot to take a picture. That's how good it was. If I'm ever back in AZ, ILL definitely come back here again.. read more

Service and food are always top shelf. I like going to their 7th Ave location because that is where the serve their ceviche. I could live off of it, it is so delicious. Go and give it a try! read more

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Second visit to this location and I still can't find one negative thing to say. We ordered the Yucas Fritas, Anticuchos, Ceviche Clásico, "Leche de Tigre" and the De La Selva su Encanto and of course a couple of Cusqueña Negros! Everything was delicious again and all the staff were awesome! read more

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MM MM MMMMMMMM my favorite dishes that you MUST try: -pollo saltado (i get the rice and fries on the side so that all the yummy sauce soaks into the chicken and vegetables and not the starchy foods, it is a game changer) -arroz con pollo ("secret" item not on the menu) THIS DISH IS ACTUALLY SOOOOOO GOOD GUYS its a big slab of chicken over the most beautiful green rice with pickled onions and yellow potatoes. YOU MUST TRY IT. pls -shrimp causa MMMMMMMMMMMMMM avocado and shrimp and mashed potatoes actually go so well together the customer service is great and it's such a cute restaurant. I LOVE YOU EL CHULLO read more

Interior is cute and all the staff were super nice, it was my friends birthday so they brought out some dessert and a sparkler. The Lomo Saltado was very good, the meat was tender and the onion and tomatoes made it taste refreshing. My only complaint is that there wasn't much meat. The Pulpo a la Parrilla was good, the octopus was chewy and soft but a little salty. I really liked the spicy sauce it came with though. read more

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Tried their new location for the first time. It's was excellent. The ambience and staff were fabulous and the food was spectacular, so delicious. The quality and freshness of the ingredients was outstanding. I would highly recommend trying it. read more

El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant - Traditional Peruvian cocktail Pisco Sour. Anticucho (grilled Ox hearts), Causo Shrimp, Ceviche trio, Alfajores (Cookies), Tres Leche cake. - Peruvian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was good. Love the noodles but it was a little plain. However the steak it came with made it soooo worth it! It was tender and seasoned so well! That alone was worth coming for! The tostones were really crispy and were so good with the empanada sauce. We also got the empanadas but forgot to take a picture. The chorizo empanada was really good! read more

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We prefer this newer location to the one on 7th St. because there are a lot more tables and space. The restaurant is decorated festively and there was a DJ playing what I assume was Peruvian music when we were there (5pm on a Saturday). There was a small dance floor in front of the DJ booth where some of the customers were dancing. It added a fun ambience to the experience. The music was pretty loud, so if you want to have a conversation with your table mates then perhaps go at a time when there isn't a DJ. We really enjoyed our food and it tasted very fresh. Would be great if they could add an additional vegetarian/vegan dish to their menu, although the one they have is good! Our server was very nice. We will return! read more

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

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Came here because it was recommended. But was sadly disappointed. Sat for 20 min before we got out drink order taken, because I finally waived down the server. Waited ONE hour for our food. Service was horrible. Food was basic. Food has no taste. Just go to marisco boys down the road if you want good ceviche. Drinks were also horrible. If your food is going to be bad at least have good customer service. read more

I'm sorry but service bad slow n food worse if you never had a ceviche outside of Arizona sure maybe then I could give 2 star blend basic food read more

From the moment we walk into the restaurant we received the "Hola". We were taken to a seating area and offered water, and we were handled the menu. Then the food! My wife ordered the Marisco Saltado and I enjoyed the Tallarin con Huancaina. Definitely we are going back to this wonderful place. Dr. and Mrs. LL read more

Outstanding meal. This was my first time for Peruvian food and it is delicious. We started with Papa a la Huancaina. Very tasty. We also had the fried plantain. Delicious! For entrees, we had Lomo Saltado and Chaufa Especial. Both were very good. We intend to return and explore some of the other items on the menu. read more

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We've been fans of El Chullo for years and have been to their 7th St location many times. This new location is such a win for their brand. It encapsulates the unique and defining menu from their original location, but in a new & refreshed setting. The restaurant feels as new as it is; with a clean & crisp atmosphere. The food also holds to the high standard of their original location. We started with the Anticuchos & Yucca Fries. We both got the Lomo Saltado for our main. Everything was wonderful. Quick & hospitable service; fresh & tasty food. If you enjoy Peruvian food or are interested in trying it for the first time - this is 100% the place to visit! read more

Large portions of delicious food! Stafffriendly and the vibe of the restaurant was great.

I cannot say enough good things about this place!! This location is roomier for sure, the ambiance is nice it doesn't get too crowded. The food is delicious, the ceviche which we always get has so much fish and it's consistently so good. The beef heart is pretty tender and the pisco sours are always really good as well. Highly recommended!! read more