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The food here is SOOOO good. We got the $25 for $50 Groupon and was able to order: 1 whole chicken meal that came with a salad, garlic rice and 2 soups; plantains; cassava chips and a soda. The Groupon covered the whole tab. The chicken was perfectly roasted with the perfect amount of seasoning. The plantains were perfectly cooked, and had a little caramelized sugar. The soup was really good & not salty at all. They gave a mild and spicy aji sauce that went very well with the chicken. Everything was delicious, and the service was really good. They were attentive and very kind. There is construction going on for the building but don't let it deter you. They're still open!
Been quite some time since our last visit and they have really stepped up the game. Happy hour 3-5 on weekdays, $3 beer and $6 Michelada. Several happy hour appetizers, we picked the calamari, perfectly cooked. Got the saltado de pollo and it was great. Dinner for two with appetizers and drinks, ran about $80 with tax and tip. Service was great, staff was friendly and attentive. Glad we went back.
The four of us came here for an early dinner, craving Peruvian food. We love how Peruvian cuisine incorporates Asian-inspired flavors in the menu. At El Pollo Inka, we were happy to learn that any of the saltado entrées can be ordered in a healthier version with green beans instead of fries. I went with the vainita chicken saltado, while my husband ordered the regular shrimp saltado. Our friends chose the classic chicken and beef saltados, and we shared a ceviche mixto to start. We also enjoyed the complimentary soup that came with our meal. I can't handle spicy food, but everyone else loved the green sauce. Portions were generous and very satisfying. We always order chicha morada, the purple corn drink, and were happy to find out it comes with free refills here. Service was fast and friendly, and we'll definitely be back, especially since we're moving to the South Bay area soon.
I love El Polla Inka!! This restaurant is right by my house so it is not just convenient, but DELICIOUS! The food here is satisfying and the portions will definitely leave you full. We always get the Pollo Saltado, but have also gotten the Rotisserie Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice before. Pollo Saltado - A must get here! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is delicious. It comes with tomato, onions, and fries. It tastes Asian inspired which I love. Just wish there was a little more chicken, but amazing flavors! Rotisserie Chicken - Tastes like what it is supposed to be. Nothing special, but it is delicious and reliable! The flavor of the skin is salty and umami. Shrimp Fried Rice - Wish there was more shrimp but I actually loved this dish! It was light and would be a good side to something heavier like Pollo Saltado. Again, this dish tastes Asian inspired, and I love it! Overall, definitely recommend this place! So delicious and reliable!
My husband and I decided to have Peruvian food for a late dinner. We had received a recommendation to try El Pollo Inka. Upon entering, we quickly seated ourselves. The restaurant had an open floor plan. Straight ahead, you could see the chicken roasting on a spit. A few tables were occupied. Our waiter quickly came over with menus. I chose the 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa. My husband chose the beef Chaufa. For drinks, we had Chicha Morada (house made). The waiter came back rather quickly with the drinks and then, with a bowl of soup! Totally unexpected! The soup was delicious, with chunks of chicken and flavorful vegetables. WOW! Our entrees arrived and looked wonderful. My husband loved his dish. Had a taste and it was real good. My chicken had a nice crispy skin with tender chicken, but I felt like it was missing a bit of flavor. And the Chicha was very good too but would have liked a bit more cinnamon. I am being picky, but you should definitely try it! But overall, everything was delicious. We would definitely return and recommend to everyone. Bring your appetite because portions are generous. Our waiter was wonderful. Issam was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Was quick to provide disposable utensils for our considerable leftovers. Oh, if you just want to pick up, they do that too. While we were there, a lot of orders were picked up
SPECIAL REQUEST UNLOCKED! I was having a party, and really wanted to have Pollo Inka food, with soup, but we could not eat rice, so I asked if they could possibly make the soup without rice. THEY DID, and it was FANTASTIC!! everyone thought I was brilliant and a fabulous cook, but I did spill the beans and told them where I got it. I am particularly grateful to Issam for getting the order perfectly correct and delivering right on time. Thank you thank you thank you! Sorry no photos, because we ate it all up!
The Baseline: For a Peruvian restaurant, the four traditional staples (corn, potatoes, beans, grains/rice) must be represented along with the three traditional meats (chicken, beef, pork), the preparation must accentuate the flavors, and must represent the Peruvian cuisine. Food: I come here for loom Saltado and that is usually the only thing I want. It is a very good at El Polo Inca (I am not coming here for the chicken which is also good). The plantains are always an awesome. We also had the Chaufa de Pollo was the tasty chicken application. Service: Had a great waitress and service the night we came in. Water glass was filled up. Atmosphere: It is a nice franchise in a nice area but it is small compared to the main Torrance location. There are some wall scuffs around the booth.
been going here for years! it's my family's favorite. this one is located next to a trader joe's so parking can get filled. inside the restaurant, it has a good amount of seating and you can see the rotisserie chicken cooking. staff was welcoming and nice and made sure we were taken care of. the lomo saltado with steak was delicious. the meat was tender and full of flavor. i love the soup that comes with the meal. their green sauce is to die for!!! it can be a little spicy but that's what makes it so good! chicken chaufa was very good and the rotisserie was also flavorful.
We have been to EPI many times, however, it was the first time at this location. They'd lit is on a shared strip mall. The spaces are tiny and the lot is very bad. The restaurant space is also much smaller than other locations, but is newer and had a nice interior. It seems like EPI changed their menu since last time we tried them. The still have our LS favorites like the chicken fried rice, chicken over fries, etc., but they also have new items or at least new to us. We got the chicken fried rice and the chicken with cheesy spicy pasta. The fried rice was prepared better than other locations at which quality has dropped. The pasta tasted like spicy Mac b cheese and was very good. The service was also better at this location as many servers at other locations are obviously prejudiced and treat customers like them better and customers unlike them worse. The bathrooms are gender specific and in the back. We would definitely go to this location again despite awful parking lot.
This restaurant was okay, the service was friendly and quick and the place was clean. The food however wasn't anything special, I have had much better Lomo Saltado elsewhere. The meat was fantastic and tender , the dish was not seasoned well, I think it was missing the cumin , they also didnt have a lot of onions and the whole dish was way too oily , I wouldn't come back here , soup was good , salad was not good and oddly seasoned. I came for the lomo saltado and was disappointed, they also didn't offer may sub options for rice and the dish size was small for $20 , what a shame
Always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. We would visit El Pollo Inka quite often in the past but, have relocated to another state. In our current city, we don't have Peruvian in the area. So when we're in town we have to visit and savor the delicious food. The ambiance is very inviting and the staff are friendly. They have an extensive menu of Peruvian dishes and spirits. I ordered the Shrimp Lomo Saltado and my husband ordered the Beef Lomo Saltado. Both dishes were delicious, the protein was moist and juicy & the sauce was so flavorful. Everything was perfect! When we're back in town we're definitely going to make a trip here again!!!
Mike took really good care of us. He's very accommodating and will help you choose the best options from the menu. The food was good, especially the lomo saltado. I ordered the arroz con pollo -- the rice wasn't my favorite, but the chicken had really good flavor and wasn't too salty.
This is probably going to be our new Inka place. The servers were nice. Food was good. Jalea was plenty more than enough to share with 3-4ppl probably. We also order the chauffa de mariscos and lomo saltado which was also good.
Good Peruvian chain spot in the southbay. They have solid Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado, ceviche mariscos & pollo a la brasa. We also got the plantains and soup and the anticuchos de corazon (marinated beef heart skewers). The beef hearts were tender and seasoned and sauced well! The ceviche was very tasty. The lomo saltado was decent and the plantains were a good side. We also ordered the beef chaufa which was also good. The service was good and staff was friendly and the deal on wine was pretty awesome. The place was family friendly with Spanish music playing in the background which gave it a bit of a lively atmosphere. read more
I always love El Pollo Inka! One of my favorite places fro rotisserie chicken and of course their legendary Pollo Saltado!! Or Lomo Saltado is you prefer beef which I normally do but in this case I recommend the chicken. There are 4 or 5 El Pollo Inkas in the SouthBay so its a local favorite. This review is only for the Hermosa restaurant but all the locations are great. It's located on PCH at Aviation Blvd so its pretty easy to find. There is a medium sized parking lot but it is a very busy center so parking can be difficult sometimes. We both had the Pollo Saltado which comes with a cup of chicken soup and fresh rolls. The Saltado is shredded rotisserie chicken grilled w/ onions, tomatos, french fries and is served with garlic rice. I know, I know french fries & rice but believe me it works so wonderfully. And you must drench it in the Aji sauce, it's a magical thing and I put it on everything! The staff is friendly and the store is very neat and clean. Something that extends to the parking lot which is always well lit. If you need to walk off the meal there is a Trader Joe's & Five Below in the center. read more
5 months ago
The food here is SOOOO good. We got the $25 for $50 Groupon and was able to order: 1 whole chicken meal that came with a salad, garlic rice and 2 soups; plantains; cassava chips and a soda. The Groupon covered the whole tab. The chicken was perfectly roasted with the perfect amount of seasoning. The plantains were perfectly cooked, and had a little caramelized sugar. The soup was really good & not salty at all. They gave a mild and spicy aji sauce that went very well with the chicken. Everything was delicious, and the service was really good. They were attentive and very kind. There is construction going on for the building but don't let it deter you. They're still open! read more
Been quite some time since our last visit and they have really stepped up the game. Happy hour 3-5 on weekdays, $3 beer and $6 Michelada. Several happy hour appetizers, we picked the calamari, perfectly cooked. Got the saltado de pollo and it was great. Dinner for two with appetizers and drinks, ran about $80 with tax and tip. Service was great, staff was friendly and attentive. Glad we went back. read more
The four of us came here for an early dinner, craving Peruvian food. We love how Peruvian cuisine incorporates Asian-inspired flavors in the menu. At El Pollo Inka, we were happy to learn that any of the saltado entrées can be ordered in a healthier version with green beans instead of fries. I went with the vainita chicken saltado, while my husband ordered the regular shrimp saltado. Our friends chose the classic chicken and beef saltados, and we shared a ceviche mixto to start. We also enjoyed the complimentary soup that came with our meal. I can't handle spicy food, but everyone else loved the green sauce. Portions were generous and very satisfying. We always order chicha morada, the purple corn drink, and were happy to find out it comes with free refills here. Service was fast and friendly, and we'll definitely be back, especially since we're moving to the South Bay area soon. read more
10 months ago
I love El Polla Inka!! This restaurant is right by my house so it is not just convenient, but DELICIOUS! The food here is satisfying and the portions will definitely leave you full. We always get the Pollo Saltado, but have also gotten the Rotisserie Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice before. Pollo Saltado - A must get here! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is delicious. It comes with tomato, onions, and fries. It tastes Asian inspired which I love. Just wish there was a little more chicken, but amazing flavors! Rotisserie Chicken - Tastes like what it is supposed to be. Nothing special, but it is delicious and reliable! The flavor of the skin is salty and umami. Shrimp Fried Rice - Wish there was more shrimp but I actually loved this dish! It was light and would be a good side to something heavier like Pollo Saltado. Again, this dish tastes Asian inspired, and I love it! Overall, definitely recommend this place! So delicious and reliable! read more
15 days ago
My husband and I decided to have Peruvian food for a late dinner. We had received a recommendation to try El Pollo Inka. Upon entering, we quickly seated ourselves. The restaurant had an open floor plan. Straight ahead, you could see the chicken roasting on a spit. A few tables were occupied. Our waiter quickly came over with menus. I chose the 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa. My husband chose the beef Chaufa. For drinks, we had Chicha Morada (house made). The waiter came back rather quickly with the drinks and then, with a bowl of soup! Totally unexpected! The soup was delicious, with chunks of chicken and flavorful vegetables. WOW! Our entrees arrived and looked wonderful. My husband loved his dish. Had a taste and it was real good. My chicken had a nice crispy skin with tender chicken, but I felt like it was missing a bit of flavor. And the Chicha was very good too but would have liked a bit more cinnamon. I am being picky, but you should definitely try it! But overall, everything was delicious. We would definitely return and recommend to everyone. Bring your appetite because portions are generous. Our waiter was wonderful. Issam was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Was quick to provide disposable utensils for our considerable leftovers. Oh, if you just want to pick up, they do that too. While we were there, a lot of orders were picked up read more
6 months ago
SPECIAL REQUEST UNLOCKED! I was having a party, and really wanted to have Pollo Inka food, with soup, but we could not eat rice, so I asked if they could possibly make the soup without rice. THEY DID, and it was FANTASTIC!! everyone thought I was brilliant and a fabulous cook, but I did spill the beans and told them where I got it. I am particularly grateful to Issam for getting the order perfectly correct and delivering right on time. Thank you thank you thank you! Sorry no photos, because we ate it all up! read more
The Baseline: For a Peruvian restaurant, the four traditional staples (corn, potatoes, beans, grains/rice) must be represented along with the three traditional meats (chicken, beef, pork), the preparation must accentuate the flavors, and must represent the Peruvian cuisine. Food: I come here for loom Saltado and that is usually the only thing I want. It is a very good at El Polo Inca (I am not coming here for the chicken which is also good). The plantains are always an awesome. We also had the Chaufa de Pollo was the tasty chicken application. Service: Had a great waitress and service the night we came in. Water glass was filled up. Atmosphere: It is a nice franchise in a nice area but it is small compared to the main Torrance location. There are some wall scuffs around the booth. read more
been going here for years! it's my family's favorite. this one is located next to a trader joe's so parking can get filled. inside the restaurant, it has a good amount of seating and you can see the rotisserie chicken cooking. staff was welcoming and nice and made sure we were taken care of. the lomo saltado with steak was delicious. the meat was tender and full of flavor. i love the soup that comes with the meal. their green sauce is to die for!!! it can be a little spicy but that's what makes it so good! chicken chaufa was very good and the rotisserie was also flavorful. read more
We have been to EPI many times, however, it was the first time at this location. They'd lit is on a shared strip mall. The spaces are tiny and the lot is very bad. The restaurant space is also much smaller than other locations, but is newer and had a nice interior. It seems like EPI changed their menu since last time we tried them. The still have our LS favorites like the chicken fried rice, chicken over fries, etc., but they also have new items or at least new to us. We got the chicken fried rice and the chicken with cheesy spicy pasta. The fried rice was prepared better than other locations at which quality has dropped. The pasta tasted like spicy Mac b cheese and was very good. The service was also better at this location as many servers at other locations are obviously prejudiced and treat customers like them better and customers unlike them worse. The bathrooms are gender specific and in the back. We would definitely go to this location again despite awful parking lot. read more
This restaurant was okay, the service was friendly and quick and the place was clean. The food however wasn't anything special, I have had much better Lomo Saltado elsewhere. The meat was fantastic and tender , the dish was not seasoned well, I think it was missing the cumin , they also didnt have a lot of onions and the whole dish was way too oily , I wouldn't come back here , soup was good , salad was not good and oddly seasoned. I came for the lomo saltado and was disappointed, they also didn't offer may sub options for rice and the dish size was small for $20 , what a shame read more
Always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. We would visit El Pollo Inka quite often in the past but, have relocated to another state. In our current city, we don't have Peruvian in the area. So when we're in town we have to visit and savor the delicious food. The ambiance is very inviting and the staff are friendly. They have an extensive menu of Peruvian dishes and spirits. I ordered the Shrimp Lomo Saltado and my husband ordered the Beef Lomo Saltado. Both dishes were delicious, the protein was moist and juicy & the sauce was so flavorful. Everything was perfect! When we're back in town we're definitely going to make a trip here again!!! read more
5 months ago
Mike took really good care of us. He's very accommodating and will help you choose the best options from the menu. The food was good, especially the lomo saltado. I ordered the arroz con pollo -- the rice wasn't my favorite, but the chicken had really good flavor and wasn't too salty. read more
7 months ago
3 months ago
This is probably going to be our new Inka place. The servers were nice. Food was good. Jalea was plenty more than enough to share with 3-4ppl probably. We also order the chauffa de mariscos and lomo saltado which was also good. read more
7 months ago
I come here during the week for the happy hour pollo Saltado. Always comes out so fast and the soup never misses! The two servers I've interacted with are very attentive and take care of you. I like the masks on the walls and the music being played in between bites! read more
1 year ago
This place was bomb!! We got the seabass ceviche, platanos, and tallarin saltado. Omg everything was on point and exactly what I was expecting. The flavor was there and did not miss. If you like Peruvian food, def come check this place out!! read more
1 year ago
Great customer service Very nice and friendly staff Delicious food Great ambiance Nice and clean location read more
2 years ago
El Pollo Inka seems to have many locations all across Southern California and the one that I went to visit was in Hermosa Beach. In the same plaza as Trader Joe's this place serves up a mean and tasty chicken that is cooked to perfection. Came here for lunch and sat inside. They have televisions playing sports games and just a nice and chill vibe. They have lunch specials and each one you order also comes with a tasty chicken soup. They also give you a bread roll with butter before your meal. My lunch was enjoyable and the chicken was the bomb. Would love to come here often, sadly there aren't any locations close to me though. Service was quick and our food was so good. read more
This restaurant makes some of the best roast chicken I've ever had. I discovered it one afternoon when I stopped by the Trader Joe's that's nearby. The smell from the restaurant was so amazing that I was drawn to it. The dining room is informal and comfortable - perfect for a causal, unpretentious meal with friends or family. The servers are also warm and helpful. The menu features a fantastic variety of Peruvian dishes. Their selection of chicken and beef are perfectly seasoned and their salads and rice are the perfect complement to the main dishes. I know many people love to eat at the restaurant for its warm, fun vibe. This place is also one of my favorite places for take out. We usually order the whole chicken meal which comes with two sides and two small soups. It's generally enough food to feed 3 to 4 depending on how hungry you are. At the time I'm writing this the cost for this meal is about $30, which is great for a healthy meal that feeds a small group or family. If you want to add something sweet to the meal try the plantains, which are super yummy and have a rich texture. read more
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This spot is truly a hidden gem. The serving portions are also pretty generous. I ordered the Suadado Chalaco which has steamed fish, shrimp, calamari and scallops in a zesty tomato broth. It was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend. 5/5 read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
Amazing customer service. Incredible owners. Restaurant location is super clean. Beautiful environment. Spectacular food. The soup is delicious. My favorite! Everything is exquisite! read more
11 months ago
I have been coming to this pollo inka since I was about 5 years old ! Everyone that works there feels like family ! The food is the best quality and large portions! It's always a tough choice what to pick because everything is so great and fresh! I moved to Arizona now but every time I come to town it's my first and last stop ! I can never get enough ! read more
2 years ago
11 months ago
El Pollo Inka in Hermosa Beach is an easy go-to spot for good, solid Peruvian food. It's been around for a while and keeps things consistent -- nothing fancy, just good flavors and a chill setup. The rotisserie chicken is what they're known for, and it definitely lives up to it -- tender, well-seasoned, and pairs perfectly with their green sauce if you can handle some spice. I also tried the ceviche mixto and arroz con mariscos -- both were fresh and full of flavor without being too heavy. The place itself is clean and comfortable, and the service is friendly but not overbearing. Prices are fair, and portions are solid, so you'll probably leave with leftovers. Overall, it's a dependable spot if you're craving Peruvian food in the South Bay -- relaxed vibe, good flavors, and you know what you're getting each time. read more
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8 months ago
IMO this location is better than the Gardena location now. It's clean, the staff is super friendly, the food taste delicious and they have a Grade A. If you've never eaten here or tried Peruvian food, you're in for a treat. If you have, you already know the Lomo Saltado with cilantro rice and chicken soup is where it's at. read more
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May I know what is the green sauce comes along with the food, please? Thank you! It tastes really good 👍
It's called Aji sauce it's a blend of lettuce cilantro some form of Mayo and a spicy pepper . Among other things I'm sure is their secret recipe
Is your lomo saltado made with soy sauce? If so, if it gluten free by chance?
Yes ,most of our Saltado dishes has Soy Sauce. You can have Most of our dishes made without Soy Sauce or other things like onions, tomatoes ect. All you have to do is tell the Server.…
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