Small restaurant with cute tables and decor. The staff is always very friendly. The service can be slow, but we I find that in most Peruvian restaurants. We ordered the mussels appetizer, which they serve on spoons instead of in the shell. Love this! I had the chaufa with shrimp. Delicious. We ended with the flan. Best I've ever had. I stopped coming here for a while, but lately it has been perfect and we are coming at least once a month. read more

My bff has been telling me about this place, so I decided to try it for lunch. There are plenty of dishes to choose from. There is a lunch menu and a happy hour menu. I decided to do a glass of red wine and the shrimp saltado off the lunch menu. The wine was a great choice of cabernet. The saltado had a nice kick to it, it was fresh and pretty darn good. Service was cool. I will def return when in need of a Peruvian dish. read more

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I was going to say this is the worst Peruvian place I've eaten at in the world, and I've eaten at maybe 3 or 4 dozen, but that would be inaccurate. This is to Peruvian food what Lean Cuisine is to Italian food, or what Chat GPT3 is to good prose. If someone were to put a gun to my head and ask what nationality the food was from, I may guess that an amateur from, say, Fairfield Connecticut read a cookbook from the 1950s and made a first attempt at something vaguely Latin American, but it would be a coin flip as to which country. Sauces were entirely wrong, and universally awful. Fish was a breaded mush. Calamari was so rubbery that it felt like it was made of the same material as a super ball. On the plus side, ambiance (except for the spiders on the wall) was really upbeat, the servers were kind, and the white rice was properly cooked. read more

Delicious and authentic peruvian food. The service was very friendly and impeccable and our server made great recommendations. The pisco sours were perfectly made! We will go back for sure ! read more

No pasa nada Caro y poquito El sabor normal La sopa solo te sirve. La mitad del taper El pata se achora cuando le pido rocoto read more

Highly recommend this place. It's in the busy part of Fairfield, but there is a parking lot in front. The restaurant smells so nice, like vanilla candles. It's quiet and calm inside. Service was great, very fast and polite. Please get the flan! It was so creamy and delicious! Their coffee was great too! Very clean and beautiful place. Excellent place! read more

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Food was De-li-cious and service as well! Alvaro was the best! I will definitely be coming back! Gracias read more

Great food here. Loved the chicharon. We order takeout and it's always been on point here. Highly recommend for some Latin flavor! read more

COME HERE FOR SOUP THIS WINTER *Get chupe con camarones (shrimp soup). And get it spicy!!!* Solid Peruvian restaurant. The fried yuca with huancaina (cheese sauce) is an excellent appetizer. The chupe - as you may have gathered - is really good. It is a creamy chicken/shrimp broth that is absolutely perfect in the winter. It comes with HUGE shrimp, soft boiled eggs, chewy diced cheese, rice, half a small potato, diced peas and diced carrots. They made it spicy (on request, and highly recommended) with an aromatic peruvian pepper which added not only a great flavor but an excellent spice. The rice and potato make the soup filling - you won't feel hungry after (unlike some soups). A few opportunities for improvement: - bathroom smelled faintly like garbage/sewage - the music in the restaurant was the free version of Spotify so it had periodic ads that broke the otherwise nice atmosphere read more

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Food was great, place looks nice and clean, they have outdoor area as well, will love to come back here. But I didn't like the fact that my bill said "suggested gratuity" 20% already included in my total. I would have paid a good tip anyways but I like that to be my choice, and not feel like I am forced to do so. Include your suggested tip on the bill that's ok, but don't add it to the total just yet, let the customer decide, just doesn't look right. read more

Do not confuse this restaurant with the excellent El Rocoto Stamford! Inattentive service in a near-empty restaurant combined with sub par, EXPENSIVE food. Save your time, tastebuds and $ and make the trip to El Rocoto Stamford. read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Halea with 1 clam, 2 shrimp, 3 tiny pieces of fish, no sauce. Calamari undercooked. $65 with tip. - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Tucked away in Fairfield next to Midas, AMAZING ceviche, awesome lomo saltado. The best service. Will be back!

A wonderful place with a very friendly staff. The food was excellent and we plan on returning soon to try other things on the menu.

Blend, no taste and burn , great for American clientele, wondering it's a good time to let them know. read more

Best Lomo Saltado in Fairfield County!! Also try lunch specials during the week. Staff is amazing and friendly read more

Food was good. Service was friendly if slow but okay. Ambiance was nice but the music was a bit loud.

Overall the restaurant has a great vibe , the food was good and the service was good my only complaint was that the anticucho was a little salty and the opening cancha was like one spoonful for 4 people. They could've put out a little more or bread instead. read more

Yummy shrimp with rice, veggies, and yucca...beautiful little spot. Legit Peruvian in Fairfield. read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - a plate of food on a table - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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No the best representation of Peruvian cuisine. Food is Very basic in flavor and Service it is just as basic. I went there today after a very long time because I was craving my Peruvian food and I wish I didn't. very sad and disappointing! read more

Me and my friends decided to try a blind pick, and we were pleasantly surprised. Linguini with chicken was awesome, and absolutely you MUST TRY THE FLAN!!!! read more

Delicious Peruvian food! Great service, what else can you ask for?! The ambience is great for a date night, girls night or with the family.

The best of the best Jaime the waiter is so good and helpful The food is delicious and fresh Keep it up!! read more

Classic Peruvian dishes done well. Nothing spectacular but for a tiny place in an out of the way shopping plaza in Fairfield, it was a very pleasant surprise. Service was super friendly and quick. Definitely a hidden gem that few people know about. read more

First time eating at El Recoto. The restaurant is very nice, they immediately waited on us. The restaurant does take out as well. We visited during Lent and since it was a Friday we were looking for something different but specifically seafood. We ordered the arroz con mariscos and it was very good. It had a great taste to it and the portions were huge. We also ordered the Yuca Huancaina which were served in a spicy cheese sauce. The prices were very good and the portions even better. It was a good meal and I look forward to coming back and trying some other items on the menu. The one disappointment was they did not have an alcohol permit so we were not able to enjoy a cocktail but they are in the process of applying for a permit. read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Arroz con mariscos, a generous portion and very tasty as well. - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

The best Peruvian food around ! It was about time that Fairfield had a Peruvian restaurant The owner is so nice and friendly as their staff The price are so reasonable as are the portions are huge read more

Had the Papa Huancaina and Lomo Saltado, very good. Cancha and spicy sauces were on the table. Cashier/Waiter was friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable and entree portion was large and juicy. They have an outside patio in the back so can easily accomodate a party. Am told to call a week in advance for party reservations. Inside a bit narrow so tables are for 4. Casual environment. They share parking with a sports bar but hasn't been a problem so far. Would definitely recommend you go. read more

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This experience was amazing! James was an excellent server. Food was great. Cute little place

The anticuchos are amazing! I usually have the anticuchos and ceviche de pescado, but today I decided to get sudado de pescado y camarones. Food was delicious! The service was great and food came out at great timing. read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

I really wanted to try this restaurant, so my boyfriend and I came here last night. As soon as we walked in, there was a woman who worked there that looked at my boyfriend and I as if we weren't welcome, ignored me completely and called for someone from the kitchen. The man came out of the kitchen and told us the kitchen just closed so we couldn't eat there. It was only a little before 7:50pm and they didn't close till 9:30pm. There were other people in the restaurant still eating. Not sure what that was about, but especially with the rudeness of the first woman we encountered- We're kinda disinclined to go back to actually try the food. read more

I recently ordered delivery, the delivery person did not think it necessary to leave her vehicle, I had to go to her car to get my order. I understand that these are difficult times, however she could have left the order on the porch. I will not be ordering from them again. read more

I was in the mood for lomo, so I ordered from here worst decision ever ! I ended up paying about $18 for lomo with no drink ! For lunch unbelievable! I asked for extra green sauce and the driver didn't bring any. The food was very bland sauce was extremely chunky onions and tomatoes where practically whole ! I'm extremely upset ! Will NEVER ORDER HERE AGAIN! * The online and printed prices are different when you call in to order ! read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

The only reason is not a 5 star is because they do not sell alcohol but otherwise great spot! Food was delicious and they serve big portions. I had the Chaufa de Mariscos which was filled with lots of seafood and was very tasty. My son had de tallarines verdes which he could only eat half, it was huge. Great Spot and the guys are very friendly and attentive. read more

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Amazingly delicious affordable food and portions are just huuuge. Nothing fancy about this restaurant, but it is sparkly clean and has a great atmosphere. It was our first time with my partner here and we will definitely be back! read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

This place is awesome and BYOB. The Ceviche is great and huge. The shrimp chowder is crazy different and really good. But the Steak with Onions and Tomatoes is my favorite. Affordable, tasty, I'll be returning frequently. (I've been twice) read more

Really like this place. Casual and unassuming but still nice. We ordered take out and the service was terrific--quick and careful. The food itself was really tasty. I ate way too much! And quite affordable as well. We'll definitely be back. read more

I've had el rocoto several times for take out. I really enjoy their food and the portion size.

fantastic food without the crowds: the corn starter is fantastic, and they had to roll me out the door because I just couldn't help myself. quiet and intimate read more

Great new spot in town. Authentic Peruvian food. Location is set back from road but don't let that deter you. Very good prices and portions. Food was excellent. Speaking with the staff apparently they have a location in Stamford so this is their 2nd spot. They don't have a liquor license but BYOB is encouraged and they have glasses for your drinks and wine. They've been open less than a week. I suggest you stop in for a good meal at a great price. Quaint little restaurant with friendly staff! I had the Lomo saltado and highly recommend it. read more

El Rocoto Fairfield - Lomo saltado, after I mixed it all up. Presentation was much nicer before I dig in! - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Portions were enormous for their prices! My mom loved it because she had leftovers for lunch for 2 days. The beef hearts, ceviche, and calamari were excellent! I find it to have excellent quality, reasonable prices, and casual...the 4 of us loved it! read more

Fish ceviche was delicious. Fried fish was incredible as well. Great cocktails and friendly waiter. Can't wait to come back!