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El Serrano

3.7 (334 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Gambas Al Ajillo
Aisling S.

My family and I have been going here for over 15 years. We recently revisited it so thought I would review. Overall, the vibe and ambiance is great and part of the appeal of this place. Really cool decor and definitely takes you to another place. I'd say the food is good not great. There are some gems on the menu but it's mostly standard fare. It's all well flavored but not spicy for example, their salsa. We love they give free chips and salsa. I'd recommend the avocado frito and the enchiladas. Ceviche, fish tacos, and yucca fries can be good sometimes a bit of a hit or miss. We had the gambas this time and they were pretty good but they gave only 4 pieces of tiny toasts that didn't taste that great so I wouldn't recommend. Service is mostly excellent; they have been really attentive the last couple of times. They can be busy but if you go at off times it's great. Also a great place for large parties.

El Serrano combo
Bambi B.

This is this first time we visited here. The decor is cold feeling. The beaches on booth has a this cushion on it but it slides when you sit which then is just awkward. We order the nachos supreme which were good. This fish tacos which I thought were fishy tasting. Also the El Serrano combo. The taco was good and so were the rice and beans. The rest was not good at all. It was flavorless and covered in a sauce with no flavor. I would not come back here.

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John A.

If you are looking for a decent Mexican meal, try this out. The large wooden doors open you to a setting that looks Mexican and mysterious. You'll be sat around a table with high, almost gothic chairs. Or on a similar bench in an alcove. The chair I sat on made me feel like I was at an old church. You will be served with an order of fresh chips and salsa. After one round, it's $3.50. We started with shredded beef empanadas. They came with a cheese sauce. They were well seasoned, fried perfectly, and stuffed with goey cheese and beef. 5/5 Then we ordered a chicken quesadilla, ground beef enchiladas, and a kid's quesadillas. Chicken Quesadilla - cooked well, good tortilla, a little slacking on the protein. 3.5/5 Ground Beef Enchiladas - cooked well, sauce was a little mild, flavorful meat, but overall: 4.2/5 Kids quesadilla: ok. Fries were ok. Nothing special. 3/5 Overall - 4/5 stars

Lomito
Indiasky B.

We celebrated my husband's birthday at this place. The appetizers were okay. I ordered Papa Huancaina which is originally served boiled sliced potatoes over a bed of lettuce drizzled with a spicy cheese sauce, topped with a hard boiled egg and kalamata style olives. Well this plate came with no spice and no olives; I requested the Peruvian hot sauce (they only had the green not the yellow) and black olives then and only then was this famous dish was elevated. If you order this request those two items and you'll taste the greatness of this dish, one of my favorites!!! The service was exceptional!!! Our waitress waited for us to finish one course and cleared dishes while bringing next course in. It all went in an orderly wave. El Serrano is in a beautiful Spaniard style building. But I really wish they had more Peruvian indigenous artwork! This location is clean, restrooms were clean. Has plenty of parking.

Pollo Fundido

Food is mid for a nice looking place. Tortilla and chicken were brought out cold. Place has potential just needs better food.

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Complete menu with many delicious choices. Portions are healthy and food quality is excellent. Margaritas are the best!

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El Serrano - latin - Updated May 2026

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