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Farolito Peruvian Cuisine

4.3 (141 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Omari G.

Amazing Peruvian food. The best Chicharrón de Pescado. Very great service!! All the wines are exceptional!!

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Steve L.

Wife was in the mood for some Peruvian food and decided to give this local spot a try. Although we drive by all the time today was our first time. They've been open for 39 years and really we had to kick ourself afterwards for not coming sooner. The restaurant is right on Coral Way. There is street parking but also they have a parking lot in the back. The inside is very cozy. They have TVs playing local games but without the sound so as to not interfere with your conversation. It was a Tuesday night and they had several tables going when we came in which was a good sign. We were greeted immediately upon entering. They have a nice selection of wine but we opted for a glass of wine and a Peruvian beer, called Cusqueña, which paired perfect with my meal. For starters we went with what we consider part of the staples of Peruvian cuisine, Ceviche Mixto and Papa a la Huancaina. Both were amazing. The ceviche was perfectly balanced. It had just the right amount of acidity without overpowering the fish. We asked for the spice to be on the side but when added it gives that perfect kick. The Papa a la Huancaina, I mean I would eat sheet rock if it had that sauce on it. It's so creamy and just the right amount of tang. We immediately said no to taking of our the plates just so we could soak up the remaining sauce with our bread. For entrees, we went with Jalea and the Pollo Saltado. The Jalea, which is really an appetizer meant for sharing except I wasn't sharing, was fried just right. It had a heaping amount of calamari, fish, shrimp and mussels along with Yuca fries. Yes everything is fried but it was fried just right. It wasn't oily or over done and the portion was insane. My wife enjoyed her Pollo Saltado, which is a variation of the traditional Lomo Saltado. It looked and tasted great. The only suggestion would be to have more sauce but otherwise it was on point. For dessert we tried both the Dulce de Lucuma and Bavarois. You can't go wrong with either but the Bavarois surprised me with how light and fluffy it was. It was like an airy merengue with peach bits and a sweet cream sauce. It was heavenly. But truly what made our experience even better was the service. Renzo provided stellar service from beginning to end. Not only was he great at answering all our questions and accommodating for all our special requests but was on point with timing on waiting till we were done with apps before firing our dishes. It dawned on me that although its great to visit hot and new places it shouldnt be at the expense of forgetting those that have been around and have figured out what it takes. Like I said in the beginning, they've been around for 39 years. There is a reason why, because they focus on the foundations of a good restaurant Food and Service. Definitely put them on your list of must try for great Peruvian food.

Octopus + tuna ceviche + lecce de tigre
Maya B.

Wow! I wish we have same place in San Diego California. This food is so delusions. Really authentic with incredible flavors . Definitely try lecce de Tigre and octopus. You definitely will be back

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Joseph S.

Great experience will be back! A classic Peruvian spot, well priced and quality food!

Lorin G.

I've been to this spot years ago and was exited to try it out again. Staff was super friendly and accommodating to myself and my wheelchair friend. I ordered a Riesling while I waited for my other guests and anxiously awaited the fresh bread. Waiter was very attentive and gave good suggestions when asked. I had the ceviche which was very small for an entree, but non the less it was delicious. My friends also enjoyed their food. I'd def come back because of how nice staff was and to try other menu items! only issue for someone in a chair is parking.

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Len L.

We went to Farolito this past Saturday afternoon to celebrate my Dad's Birthday. He loves Peruvian food and I had heard good things about this place. We were a party of 10 so I called the day prior and they happily set up a table for our group. The restaurant was very quaintly decorated with bottles of wine everywhere and artwork on the walls. From the time we entered the service was excellent. There were only two other tables accepted at that time and so we had two (2) servers standing by and waiting on us the whole time. While we waited for members of our party to arrive my wife asked the waiter if they had Sangria. While it wasn't on the menu, he happily said "I can make that for you. Would you like a pitcher for the table?". And that was the theme of the day. Very polite and friendly service and smiles all around. The food was really good too (see the pics!). We had a Jalea Mixta as an appetizer. It was so big that all 10 people ended up splitting it as the sole appetizer! Everyone in our party seemed to order something different, mostly seafood but a beef and a chicken dish as well. The seafood dishes included two different Ceviches, Fried fish and seafood stews. Everyone really enjoyed their food. For drinks the entire table ended up having the Sangria (or water) but the wine selection was pretty vast for a restaurant that size. Only my daughter had dessert (chocolate ice cream) and she liked it. But a few of us had Cuban Espressos and 'Cortaditos'. All in all, we really enjoyed our visit and we will be back! Kudos again on the Service! Our Chilean waiter - Luis, was awesome!!!

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Great tasting food. Large portions, parking lot in back. Front street parking often difficult. Great attentive service. Local gem.

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1 year ago

The pescado macho with cilantro sauce is outstanding! Nice ambiance, delicious food. Definitely will be back.

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The food is always excellent and the service is very nice. On Coral way without the Coral Gables prices.

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2 years ago

Great food, service, and atmosphere! The wine selection is also great! I highly recommend the grilled jalea.

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4 years ago

Hidden gem! Farolito ceviche was delicious! Including . The aguadito soup was excellent. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes

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3 years ago

Excelente servicio y deliciosa la comida Y muy agradable el ambiente Recomendado 100%

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Still for me hands down the best Peruvian restaurant. Cozy, great service, Don Ricardo is a class act

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Service.. they hear what you say but don't listen.. meaning they don't pay attention…read more After that I ordered a ceviche to start and she took it away from the table without even asking if I was done with it.. I still had a couple of bites left, right after that octopus was hard and chewy I ate some of it because I was really hungry at the moment but not happy at all I told my server about it and still was charger for it, I wasn't expecting them to remove it from the check but at least a discount. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.. The food is not even great to make it up for the lack of common sense.

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My friends and I visited Mayu while in the area and had such an amazing dinner…read more I do feel that this place is one of few (especially in Miami) where the prices are warranted! The presentations were all so beautiful. Along with the presentation, the flavors were wonderful - ingredients tasted very fresh and the combination of flavors felt very well thought out. The service was very attentive and they truly take the time to explain some of the history and culture behind their dishes, which is an appreciated touch. I'd highly recommend this spot for an elevated dinner, especially if you are a fan of Peruvian food. This place does a lovely job of honoring it!

Was looking for a place to dine on our last day in Miami. Scary part was that I'm in Miami with my…read moreHusband and in-laws and they LOVE AND APPRECIATE FOOD. So the expectations were high. I rolled the dice and chose MAYU, a Peruvian restaurant located on the outskirts of Brickell. As soon as we walked into the restaurant the host was super welcoming. We got sat and immediately got greeted by our server ALEXANDER who happened to be a key element in our food experience. Many might overlook his presence as people are trying to look at the menu and figure out what they want to eat, but if you pay close attention the server, he will guide you to the best food experience you will ever encounter. Food we had in order: 1. Ceviche Classico 100/100 ( my husbands rating) 2. Ceviche del barrio 10/10 3. Acevichado roll 10/10 4. Hotate Parma without cream cheese 10/10 5. Pulpo anticuchero 10/10 (the octopus was so tender and delicious 6. Lomo saltado 10/10 ( amazing tender meat) must have !! Just as we were getting ready to leave we met Santiago, the manager and I asked him, "Why don't you have a Michelin star?!?!?" My mind was blown by how delicious and beautiful this food was. I wish them the best. This is truly a place to come and enjoy amazing Peruvian food. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. If you're a local here, DO NOT WALK PAST THIS ESTABLISHMENT. A special thanks to Alexander who made our experience amazing by explaining every dish and making us feel as if we were dining at his home. Would love a MAYU in LA.

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