March 20, 2026 | Friday | Venice Beach Boardwalk | What a fun and continued adventure when I met up with my neighbor once again, as I randomly spotted a colorful looking exotic restaurant! The location turned out to be El Huarique Peruvian Kitchen! What a delicious find that turns up the flavor and definitely the heat! Be careful what you ask for! Haha! Fish Ceviche | Yes, please! Now, at first bite, for some odd reason, I thought the dish was going to be hot, but it was cold and absolutely delicious! Taking our server Mauricio's advice, I tried each item separately on my plate and then mixed it up... Yummy! New flavors had my taste buds doing a happy dance over and over again! Haha! I would absolutely 100% get this dish again! The flavors were electric once combined! Turn up the Heat | Our server Mauricio asked my spice level and I confidently said spicy! He asked if I was sure and I told him the story about me being in India, requesting a spicier version of a dish & the Chef coming out to take a look at me, because he couldn't believe I wanted spicier! Haha! Comedy Hour | I was enjoying every flavorful bite of the Fish Ceviche, when all of a sudden my body started to heat up! I was like, I can handle a bit of spice... And then suddenly my tongue got really warm and I could hardly feel it... Then my eyes started to water... And suddenly I lost focus in the conversation I was having with my friend & the traveler! I could hardly talk, because it was honestly that spicy! Haha! I bet it was also the sneaky little red onions, in addition to the other spices! Help, Please | I spotted Mauricio and asked him if he had any bread or yogurt, because my mouth was on fire! He didn't! He recommended water, which I had already tried! My friend, she recommended plantains, which I had also tried! The traveler ended up recommending the lettuce on my plate, which ended up helping for sure! After a while, my mouth started to cool down, thank goodness! Eye Spot Spice | Just when my mouth started to cool down, my friend accidentally touched her eye, which must have had spice on it! The girl at the next table, dining with her significant other, immediately came to her rescue! I asked our server Mauricio for a cup of water so she could flush out her eye! The girl at the next table told her to rub her eye with her hair... Which oddly helped! Plantains | I can always appreciate plantains, as I love them! They arrived at our table and quite plentiful! I appreciated that the flavor was just the right amount of sweet and savory... Perfect! As conversation flowed easily between me, my friend, and the traveler! I invited him to enjoy the plantains with us, which he did! Fried Rice | My friend, ordered this dish and invited me to share it with her! OMG! I highly recommend, so flavorful and definitely shareable! I happily enjoyed every bite that I put onto my plate! Customer Service | Mauricio was top-tier! He was patient, kind and so much fun to explore the menu with! He really wanted us to have the Peruvian experience, considering it was both me and my friends first time having Peruvian food... as far as I know! Seating | Both inside and outside! We sat on the outside patio! Happy Meeting | While waiting for my friend to arrive at the restaurant, a friendly worldwide traveler, who was currently in town, helped me with the menu! Though his meal included chicken, a dish he frequently orders when he's in town, he invited me to explore the veggie part of the menu and mentioned that the food was really good here! Something made me trust his recommendation and I'm glad I did! We had fun chatting with the friendly traveler! Overall | Oh my goodness! Hahaha! Between the flavorful Fish Ceviche that was too hot to handle, sweet and savory Plantains, the customer service via Mauricio, an extension of me and my friends spa day, & other friendly customers, made for a memorable evening! I'm excited to do it again, definitely turning down the spice level and exploring more of the menu! Thanks again, Mauricio & the friendly traveler! We shall all meet again! Let's go!! read more

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Amazing food!!! Highly recommend The ceviche is so fresh and flavorful The lomo soltado in the plate or tacos is amazing Empanadas were not my fav but good as well. They have nice outdoor patio seating right on the boardwalk in Venice Love this place and have been back multiple times read more

El Huarique - Lomo saltado tacos Fish Ceviche (Ceviche De Pescado) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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My fish was cooked to perfection with tasty spices that were also cooked with the rice. Beans were meh for me but tasty for a friend who likes that kind. I would have preferred black beans. Salad was fresh and paired well with the rest. read more

El Huarique - Grilled Fried Fish Plate (Pescado Frito Plato) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

A incredible place to have amazing food with a taste of home! Meu was very welcoming and attentive! They helped also with our stroller giving them an extra start for that! Super family friendly! read more

El Huarique - Lomo Saltado (Beef Sirloin Stir Fry), empanadas! - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

Can't beat the view looking out at the beach and ocean front -- eating outside in the amazing Southern California weather. The food itself was a mix -- I really enjoyed the flavors of the spices and sauce for the lomo matado. The onions and tomatoes were cooked to perfection. The rice was simple but worked as a compliment. The fries underneath weren't hot so that was a bummer. They did redo them. But by then I was done with the steak. My husband liked his rotisserie chicken a lot. He said it and the sauce were very flavorful. Our server was very friendly as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're wanting a casual beachside meal. read more

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While walking along Venice I stumbled upon this restaurant. The chicken was good and the green sauce tasted very good with it. The Yucca was nice and crispy. Very cute dainty spot read more

El Huarique - 1/4 Chicken - White Meat (1/4 Pollo Pecho) with Yucca Fries / Yucca Frita and Fried Plantain / Platanos Fritos - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

This might be my favorite place in the whole world lol.... I rarely eat fish but the fried fish is perfect all the time. The rotisserie chicken is .... And the green sauce needs to be tested because there is something addictive in it lol. I put that shhh on everything read more

Have ordered delivery and eaten here about a dozen times total, and have had the lomo saltado, traditional ceviche, and beef/lomo sandwich. The flavors, quality, authenticity and freshness are big highlights. Green sauce is delicious! And the new seated option on the boardwalk is a great addition, particularly when you are entertaining tourists and want them to have a Venice experience with great food and table service. Service was great - minimalist but prompt. Food came out very quickly. The reason for 4* rather than 5* is because the lomo saltado can be a lil salty, and the sirloin is less tender and a bit gamey compared to the traditional tenderloin. Lovely spot, recommend coming by here! read more

El Huarique - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

This spot is a gem! The Peruvian food was absolutely delicious--flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. You can tell a lot of love goes into the food. The rice was my favorite, but honestly everything I tried was amazing. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Food was fine, but portion size was bad. $24 for fried fish plate and the cheap white fish they served was the size of a large silver dollar. Would not repeat. read more

Great meal here after checking out Venice beach and walking up and down the side board walk. It's a cute little small restaurant with just a few tables. They also have a pickup window on the side hallway.From the tables you have a view of the beach which is nice. Service was very friendly! I asked for lemon/lime for my water and they brought out a bowl of lime wedges plus green and white sauces for the meal. I ordered the grilled fish plate which came with steamed rice and salad. Fish was very flavorful tender flaky and tasted really amazing!! One of the best fish dishes I've had. Very satisfying and filling meal. The portion was just right. The hubs ordered the lomo saltado which is one of their signature dishes and really enjoyed it. The meat was very tender and flavorful. Others in the group ordered the rotisserie chicken wrap which they liked and the fish ceviche which was also enjoyed. Overall a really great meal. All were satisfied after the great meal. read more

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I really love this restaurant! Specially the limo saltado and the tallarín saltado it's my favorite, also the ceviche is really good for summer weather read more

TLDR: Delicious Lomo Saltado with friendly service. Busy, slightly cramped beachside vibe. Water could be better, but overall a great spot worth trying. My friend and I ordered the Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry) and it was absolutely delicious. My friend mentioned it's hard to mess this dish up, but I still really loved it. The service was kind and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance was busy and a bit cramped, but that's expected for an afternoon near the beach. I do wish they filtered their water, but everything else was great. While I can't vouch for other dishes, the plates we saw at neighboring tables looked just as appetizing. Our total came to $58.04 before tip. read more

El Huarique - Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

For a little hole in the wall, the ceviche was outstanding and super flavorful. No frills place, you can sit and people watch. I had a cold Perrier, but they had other interesting beverage options. read more

Stumbled upon this place right off the Venice boardwalk in a cute little alley with outdoor tables and a few eateries where you order from a window. We got the lomo saltado and it was not cheap but possibly the best lomo saltado I've ever had :o The person working the window was very nice as well. I can't wait to try more items on the menu when I'm back in Venice beach. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. 10/10 read more

El Huarique - Lomo Saltado (Beef Sirloin Stir Fry) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

We were very impressed! We are from way out of state and are not as fortunate as the locals here to have as wide a variety of high quality cuisines. We don't miss the opportunity to try something more unique and less accessible to us. That and we were walking along Venice Beach and were hungry. We love a good ceviche, and the fish ceviche here delivered. It tasted to fresh and refreshing, with a really nice acidic spice to it that got a couple of tears out of me. We also got some Peruvian style fried fish tacos. I never opt for fish tacos, but that's because I've never had them like these. These were great, crunchy, fresh, and very flavorful. We washed everything down with the Maracuya (passionfruit) juice, which was delicious and not too sweet. We were nervous this place would just be a tourist trap, given its prime location right on the beach. It was a little pricey, but it exceeded expectations, and we had a wonderful lunch with a wonderful view. The staff was lovely, patient, and helpful. I'd love to come back and try some more food if we are in the area! read more

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The food came out so fast - I was suspicious. But everything was hot, fresh and tasting authentic. The server made sure we had sauces and kept refilling our waters (it was quite the hot day). The lomo was cooked perfectly; tender and with lots of flavor. Would absolutely dine there again. read more

El Huarique - Fried Fish Fillet (White Bass) Plate - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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Quick service window in Venice. You are sitting outside so be prepared for the wind and gray weather! The fish tacos were 10/10! So light! So fluffy! The yellow sauce took it to another level! Shrimp Saltados 8/10 had great flavor! Kinda messy for a beach day. The rice was hard, but overall delightful! read more

El Huarique - Camarones Saltados (Shrimp) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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Ordered the lomo Saltado to go w beans food was delicious meticulously packed. The beans and rice were incredible. Like I could have eaten that the meat was cooked perfectly on top of French fries. Service was super friendly the place is super clean w lots of 2-4 top tables read more

El Huarique - Seating area - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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Tengo algunos años aquí en LA, eh probado en distintos restaurantes peruanos y la sazón y el sabor no me resultaban tan gratificante. Hoy buscando restaurantes, llegamos aquí EL HUARIQUE VENICE BEACH. Pedimos un ceviche y arroz chaufa. En la primera cucharada se vino todo mi PERÚ en la mente. El sabor es increíble, todo muy rico. Desde hoy se volverá en mi restaurante FAVORITO. Y nada que decir sobre la EXCELENTE ATENCIÓN. MUY RECOMENTADO TODO read more

El Huarique - Fish Ceviche (Ceviche de Pescado) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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The Peruvian flavors are spot-on fresh, bold, and super authentic. Their rotisserie chicken is juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the ceviche is always bright and delicious. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the service is friendly every time. read more

Stopped by this place on a whim one day when I was at Venice beach and OH MY GOD, what a gem!! Lomo saltado is my regular Peruvian order and this place did not disappoint! Super flavorful, loved the spicy green sauce. My partner got the pork sandwich and it was excellent as well. The servers were friendly and attentive. I had a great experience here. Small little shop with 4 tables inside and 4 tables outside. Check it out! read more

El Huarique - Lomo Saltado (Beef Sirloin Stir Fry) - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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Their ají de gallina was a spectacular recommendation. Super flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The host was very charismatic and the atmosphere was super lively! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality Peruvian food. read more

El Huarique - Ají de Gallina - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

I normally eat here whenever I visit Venice beach. This place serves some of the best rotisserie chicken in the LA area and their ají (Peruvian green sauce is DELICIOUS). My family really enjoys their garlic rice. It looks like regular white rice but is very flavorful. The service here is always friendly and welcoming. They used to have a window on the side where you would order from with tables to enjoy your food but there have transitioned to more traditional seating where a waiter takes your order. The restaurant is small but very colorful and familiar. read more

El Huarique - Whole Rotisserie Chicken Garlic Rice Ají Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarones) French Fries / Papas Fritas - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

The Ambiance seemed nice although I only have gotten take out on the two times I've gone. The first being Valentine's Day I got it to go in the second time was last night. Service is great and the food was delicious. My wife had the Shrimp Chow Mein both times. I had the pork fried rice the first time it was delicious and the second time I had their most popular dish Lomo Saltado. It's definitely in my rotation and conveniently located five minutes from home. read more

The food had good flavor and the location right on the boardwalk provides great entertainment. The staff is friendly and available. My colleague from France and I were going to share a ceviche and asked for mild. The mild ceviche was spicy. And had several slices of rocoto, a very spicy pepper throughout. When I questioned why the mild ceviche was so spicy, I was told mild means medium. Funny how a small action can influence the entire experience. There are so many more ways to address this that would leave a much better taste in the mouth of the customer. My colleague had the Lomo Saltado and it had good flavor and I had the pollo a la brasa that was very tasty and moist! read more

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Wow. I was particularly curious walking into this dingy food court to find this place, and I was in for a surprise. I originally tried their 5 dollar special for rotisserie chicken and was blown away by the quality...so I went back today and Tried a couple new things...The passion fruit ceviche was UNBELIEVABLE...and I mean it. I've had plenty of ceviches at upscale restaurants that didn't match their quality. And the pollo Saltado!!! Delicious chicken dish. Dream come true to find such incredible food on the boardwalk...Ill be back to continue to try their menu. read more

My favorite food on the boardwalk for many many years!! Earnesto the owner is always working, so you can count on the best quality and standard with amazing and delicious Peruvian cuisine. They have a new dining room which is clean and really well done...not to mention a boardwalk and ocean view. You can truly have anything on his menu; it's aaaaall delish!! My favorites are the rotisserie chicken, lomo satado, and grilled fish, but the burger and chicken sandwich are awesome too. I'm you're hungry on the boardwalk in Venice, you just can't beat Earnesto's food at El Huarique!! Thanks so much!! I'll be back soon!! read more

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Did not expect such great food from a spot on Venice Beach. This is a must try for tender succulent beef cooked to perfect. May I add that they kept their tables clean and the guy working on 10/19/24 around lunch time was superbly courteous and provided great service. This is a must try! read more

El Huarique - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

This beachside restaurant is a must try! I've only had Peruvian food from one place but I'm addicted to it. I had never seen a shrimp lomo saltado, it was so delicious! The food is made to order and the staff were friendly and very personable, I feel like the owners run the shop. It's in a cute little row of shops right before you get to the beach. read more

El Huarique - Cute Peruvian restaurant on the beach - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

No recomiendo comer en este lugar. Probamos el ceviche de pescado, yucas fritas y el pollo a la brasa. La comida es demasiado salada y no se puede disfrutar por el exceso de sal. Este lugar es una vergüenza a la gastronomía peruana. read more

We were seated right away even though it was peak lunch hour on Saturday. Order was taken quickly but took about twenty minutes. Not bad. It was worth the wait. The food was excellent. We had the look saltado, rotisserie chicken and chicken chow mein. I found the lomo among the best ever. The flavor was good and the beef was amazingly tender. The dishes were a bit smaller than your typical Peruvian restaurant dish but enough for one. For dessert we had the pío nono. Totally recommend it. We had the lemonade and the passion fruit juice. Both good. The lemonade had mint and basil so you need to be a fan of these to like it. This is right on Venice beach so the ambiance is pretty typical. Good for people watching but need to get over the constant pot smell while you eat. read more

Good!!! But they run out of chicken sometimes. It's a hit or miss that you can order their delicious chicken. We pick up our order. When we wanted to sit and eat, the server was a little rude. Just letting us sit for awhile without letting us know when he'll get to us. When we finally ordered, he said no chicken. Good grief! That's what we came here for. It's so good! read more

Food was ayt but not authentic at all. The pollo saltado tasted more like teriyaki chicken and the smart and final crinkle fries are a serious fail. Prices pretty high also read more

Ceviche mixto: I asked for it mild. Well, it made my eyes water and my mouth numb! And I'm used to spicy stuff! To try to temper the hot I asked for an extra slice of sweet potato which didn't help much. No apologies from the kitchen or waitress (she did say she told the cook mild and later told him it was too spicy.) No discount either. Bill came to $38 so I even think they charged me for the slice of sweet potato. I did not enjoy it at all. Lemonade: I asked if their lemonade had any sugar and the waitress said no. It had basil too so I ordered it. The sun was quite brutal so needed something refreshing so I ordered it. Drank it in one gulp almost but it was too good so I asked if it had any sugar again. She said "you tasted it? It's very little and most people don't notice." I stated that my question wasn't whether it had a little or a lot but whether it had any! Thank goodness I'm not allergic and was just trying to avoid it. read more

El Huarique - Outside. - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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According to California Civil Code Section 114376, restaurants in California are required to offer free, fresh drinking water to their patrons. Jul 10, 2024 I come here all the time, the waitress stated she doesn't provide tap water, mind you, I'm paying $70 dollars every time I come here, I just didn't want soda. She did this so I pay for a water bottle. I'm a CA local and I'm never coming back again. Ever.... I let her know what she did is illegal, I know my rights. read more

Delicious food. Loved the beef fried rice & the beef over French fries. Great little restaurant in the middle of Venice beach with excellent service. read more

So good! Exceeded all expectations. Fries were hot, meat was tender and flavorful and most importantly it was so FRESH. This portion is not big enough for a meal but it was enough to convince me that I need to go back :p read more

El Huarique - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

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Food was okay but there didn't have many items in their menu and they were out inca kola, service was fast and efficient, ambience was on point but the space was tiny read more

El Huarique - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California

While strolling on Venice I needed to find an escape from the chaos and a good bite to eat and I was lucky to stumble into the right place. A nice small Peruvian restaurant that was authentic and delicious. The waitress recommended the Lomo Saltado paired with fried plantains. The sweetness of the plantains with the savory Lomo Saltado complimented each other perfectly and hits different when washing it down with an ice cold Inca Kola. This place would be 5 stars but it is a bit pricey besides that no complaints. read more

El Huarique - Lomo Saltado (Beef Sirloin Stir Fry) Fried Plantain / Platanos Fritos and Inca Kola - Peruvian Near Me - Venice, California