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    El Sombrero

    3.5 (40 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Peruvian, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Super deli....
    Gonzalo A.

    Ohhhh my food God....la Pariguela soup....the best on this planet...I feel like Gotzilla after super enjoying this most delicious soup..enough said.

    Glenda S.

    I came across this place by accident. I'd never heard of this place before but still gave it a chance. And boy, let me tell you that it was the best decision I made that day. It is a small place with a few tables. Their service is good and the atmosphere is just plain and simple but beside all that their food is amazing. It taste great, it's fresh, it's clean, it's worth it. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and the Leche de Tigre ceviche and it took me straight to tastebuds heaven!!! I was not disappointed at all. Yes, I will definitely keep going back for more. I recommend this place.

    Fried Fish with Pumpkin and a Salad
    Maris F.

    I love the food at El Sombrero, their daily $6 special is a great deal. It includes an appetizer (the ceviche is delicious!), entree and a drink. The hosts are great, they definitely give off a nice family vibe, which goes great with their home cooked meals.

    Ever V.

    Amazing Peruvian and Mexican food, tasty and cozy spot. Come after a day in the spa!

    Sheila C.

    I didn't know what to expect when I wandered into the location 69 and bergenline, but this spot quickly caught my eye I'm glad it did as the ceviche here was excellent and the hospitality matched up. The first ceviche l tried (mixed seafood) was fresh and had plenty of spice, just as I was hoping for (they made it extra spicy per request). Because we didn't know that portion so big we decided to indulge ChaoFao Mariscó was a great recommendation by very friendly and knowledgeable Eufemia and see food sop it's to die for! Im so glad that I leave around aria and will certainly be in the rotation when l make it or order delicious food delivery! They also have a full bar! we try very rich sangria! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend!

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    11 months ago

    Excelente servicio de la bartender. Music en vivo y especiales de la casa. Las meseras son bien agradables y siempre salgo muy contento

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    Good food a lil expensive. The tacos are ok the sides are very small I got goat ones and only got 4 piece like half of a plantain

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    Really good peruvian food is hard to find. Try the arroz con mariscos norteño and ceviche

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    Waiting almost two hours for two plates of rice with no follow up calls. If you want your food COLD, come to this place. Service not good.

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    Great little restaurant. Chips and salsa very fresh and the food very filling. The portions are very big but so good.

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    La Kausa - Causa rellena, a peruvian mashed potatoes with aji mirasol stuffed with a chicken salad. This is cold appetizer.

    La Kausa

    4.1(107 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Came here for lunch. My friend suggested this spot. I'm a fan of Peruvian food and I usually get…read morethe roasted chicken. Once we entered, we were seated at our table; there is a good amount of seating inside. I ordered from the lunch menu, which consists of an appetizer, main and dessert. I started off with the empanada de queso which was very cheesy and tasty. For my main, I got the half rotisserie chicken which comes with two sides, I got the rice and salad. The chicken was solid and the green sauce and hot sauce mixed together made for a nice dip for the chicken. Also got a pitcher of this purple drink, forgot what it was called but it was good. For dessert I got the tres leches cake, which was the right amount after the big meal. The portion size is very big and for the price ($14.75), you cannot beat that. They give you so much and def worth the trip. If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I highly recommend place. * Street parking * Good service

    Absolutely amazing!!! Hands down my new go to Peruvian restaurant yet!! First off, it's BYOB!! How…read moregreat is that?! They provide glasses so bring whatever drink you desire. The establishment is clean and well kept up, the service was excellent, my server was so lovely and kind. The food came out so unbelievably fresh too! I ordered Lomo Saltado and it came out piping hot and flavorful! The chaufa was so well made, fresh, very well seasoned too. Their food portion sizes are great for the value, and well presented. They also serve house made bread, and provide roasted corn with green sauce and salsa (both of which were delicious). From the ambiance, to the service, and the food, 5 stars all the way around. I had a great night, I will be a regular customer, and so should you. Thankyou for having me!

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    Jarana - El Poderoso ($38)

    Jarana

    4.0(218 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Finally I could come to try this restaurant and I was gladly surprised, the hype is not fake…read more From the beginning, the attention from the personnel was super polite and respectful. I made a reservation and they've respected my request to be seated inside. The atmosphere inside is very vivid, like the name of the restaurant... it feels like you are in a party. My only wish is that they would play Peruvian music so the experience would be more immersive with the food. The menu is big and one of the things that I've liked was to see a lot of dishes that are not common in a Peruvian Restaurant outside Perú... like Aji de Gallina, Anticuchos and Picarones. Now the most important, the food... the quality was very good, since the plates arrived to our table, the smell and the presentation was a temptation to go all the way in. The ingredients used felt fresh and made to order. Every plate had its own characteristic and flavour... good size too. The "choco lucuma" cake for dessert was a great finish... moisty and the intensity of the chocolate and lucuma flavor to a good ratio. If you have the chance to try it... go for it, you'll not regret.

    lets start with the good.. service good taste of the food…read moreexcellent really tasty and authentic vibe, enjoyed most of it as far as flavor the taste was there i enjoyed but for $38 dollars plus on the lomo salteado and i get literally 5/6 small pieces of meat? i failed to see the value here, i mean for a one and done experience i could give it 4 stars, but as a return customer i failed or felt unsatisfied. prob wont try anything else on the menu at this place, really wanted to love it.

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    Leña Y Carbón IV - Mussels

    Leña Y Carbón IV

    3.8(28 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Ordered: Lomo Saltado (~$18): beef sauté with onions and…read moretomatoes in a soy sauce, served with French fries and white rice 1/2 Pollo (~$17): Peruvian rotisserie chicken with 2 sides (we chose Chaufa (+$2) & Tostones) Aya's take: When you don't feel like cooking or leaving your house, places like Lena y Carbon will be there to save the day! We ordered 2 dishes, the Lomo Saltado and 1/2 Pollo - both ended up lasting 3-4 meals which is great value! The Lomo Saltado was tender, juicy, and the sauce was savory, slightly sweet, and had a lot of depth. I wish there was more meat compared to everything else. loved that the sauce soaked up into the rice adding even more flavor to the bite. The French fries got soggy so I would suggest eating this first or be prepared to re-heat them if you can. The 1/2 Pollo was also tender, well-seasoned, and flavorful. It was absolutely delicious with the green sauce which cannot be skipped in every single bite. The Chaufa is a Peruvian-style Chinese fried rice mixed with eggs, chives, soy sauce; it compliments the chicken so well and can literally be eaten by itself too. The tostones were good but I wish maduros was an option as a side. I don't know why you can't substitute for that. All in all, good value, good flavors, and very filling!

    I ordered the Chaufa de camarones which is a Peruvian-style Chinese fried rice mixed with eggs,…read morechives, and soy sauce. It tasted fantastic so good. I ordered this order as a takeout order. Service was okay, I asked to eat inside the restaurant and sit down and the lady at the counter said no because they would need to charge me to sit indoors which I had already paid $20 for the rice meal. The business was empty with only two tables being used so I thought it was not great customer service to not let me sit down and eat my food if the restaurant wasn't busy. Idk why the extra charge was needed, I am a paying customer so I left. I recommend the food but mixed opinions on the customer service experience I had here. The ambiance is family oriented in a Spanish neighborhood.

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    Leña Y Carbón IV - Whole chicken with fried rice and French fries

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