Been coming to Fernando's for years for their lomo saltado. It used to be a perfect plate however after 2020 the meat quality hasn't been the same since. Though it's on the pricier side, the lomo is still worth getting. It's well seasoned, the fries soak up the savory soy based sauce without getting too soggy. They can be a little inconsistent at times when it comes to the pan sauce; sometimes the dish is on the drier side and other times it's the perfect amount of liquid. They do however give a generous portion size for this particular plate. I've dined in a few times and the service is not the best but I'll usually order to go. Recently they stopped including complimentary bread for take out orders so that was a bummer. Still one of the better spots around, just not what it used to be. read more

The reason for the visit was for the Causa Sampler we saw on tik tok. Very disappointed! Potatoes were very salty and no flavor, definitely fooled by advertisement. The Ceviche was delicious by far best ceviche i have ever had in a restaurant setting. The Lucuma always hits the spot so yummy. The Alfajores were the worst ive ever had, it should melt in your mouth not try to break your teeth. Service was awful, our waitress was rude and chewing away at her gum as she spoke to us. Gross! Another person took our order that looked like he was the chef, because our waitress was gossiping with another waitress. The restaurant looked nice but not fit for strollers or wheelchairs space is tight all around. read more

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I love this place, live around the block so it's very local. The seafood rice is my favorite dish, you can have it with yellow rice or Asian style, I switch it up. The bread is usually good but they didn't toast it the last time I went.. We just had the empanadas and the rellas (potato and meat fried balls) bomb digity!!! The price is expensive but if you got the cash it's worth it to treat yourself. Best experience is always in the restaurant even though I take it to go because my house is 3 min drive. read more

Sweet, kind customer service everytime I visit. I def wanna travel to Peru when I visit here bc of the bright colorful murals and beautiful art all around.. on top of the wonderful flavors that they provide. I need more Peruvian dishes to try because I love getting the same dishes. The waitress suggested medium well for my steak and it was a 9.5/10, I think I shoulda did well done because it was still a lil red and I'm barely getting used to that kinda chew since I grew up vegan. Compared to Polla Inka on Hawthorne and 154th this tallarin comes second with a 8.5/10. I score the pollo inka's steak, pastas & soups 10/10. Easily but it doesn't take from me suggesting to try this spot if you are around.. I'm obsessed with the shrimp chowder and tuna dish. Also their dessert alfajores is yummy. read more

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Great food and service! Start with the Ceviche Mixto then the Lomo Saltado and the Chaufa Mixta, all recommend! The Chaufa is a large portion, can easily feed two. read more

I'm so mad. I pretty much grew up in Downey, lived her for years as an adult and worked nearby and I just discovered this place. So many years wasted not having the excellent Peruvian food. Everything was delicious. If I have to pick one from this visit, I'd choose the Arroz con Mariscos as the top dish. Don't forget to use the green sauce that's on the table. It does have a kick and I usually can't take it, but I kept going back to it. It was addicting. The service was wonderful and the server was helpful and friendly. I cannot wait to go back. I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. A delightful and comfortable family restaurant read more

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Absolutely love Fernando's! They open at 11 but I showed up early one day and they still gave me wonderful service. The Pollo soltado is delicious and the portions are sooo big! I've never been able to finish a plate by myself. The staff is very friendly and the ambience is relaxed. Highly recommend this little gem! read more

Fernando's - Pollo soltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

First time here and this food is hands down the best I've tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful read more

Fernando's - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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Worse customer service at a restaurant. Do not go here. If your hungry expect to not get served because thats exactly what happened during our familys visit here. Sad to say on tik tok/online looked good but after waiting over 30 min with no one to take order we left without even ordering. When we got up to leave the waitress said oh are you guys ready?!!! Are you kidding me your service was terrible and were not even busy to assist us. Stay far away from this place . If i could give 0 stars I would immediately! read more

Great Peruvian food restaurant with great food and great service!! The green sauce is fire.

This review is not for the food it is for the service. First time here and the service was horrible the waitresses need to improve their customer service. read more

First time having Peruvian food. Fernandos has great food. We ordered the steaks. Cooked to perfection. Inca cola's hit the spot too. Will definitely return. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Fernando's - Bistec a La Parrilla - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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It's a good place for Peruvian food. I enjoy the atmosphere and the service was excellent! read more

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This restaurant has the worst food. I got food poisoning after leaving yesterday. The inside is filthy and there are homeless people sleeping outside. The service is extremely poor. The ambiance does not fit the style of restaurant. Filthy and DIRTY. FOOD IS GROSS. I would not recommend to family and friends read more

I came to Fernando's hungry... and I left questioning my ability to walk upright. Hands down the BEST Peruvian food I've ever eaten. I ordered the ají de gallina, the pescado a la parrilla, and the ceviche de pescado which in hindsight was ambitious but spiritually necessary. The ají de gallina was creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, and basically wrapped me in a warm Peruvian hug. The pescado a la parrilla was grilled to perfection, juicy, flavorful, and not even remotely dry (as grilled fish sometimes dares to be). And the ceviche de pescado? Bright, citrusy, fresh, and so good I briefly considered ordering another one "for the table" (the table was just me). By the end of the meal, I wasn't walking out... I was gently rolling toward the exit like a very happy, well-fed burrito. Portions? Generous. Flavor? Unreal. Regrets? Only that I wore jeans. If you're thinking about going, do it. Just maybe stretch first. read more

This restaurant has a very nice feel to it. I like the decor and the vibes. They also do community events which I appreciate. However, the food itself I felt was just ok. Not as flavorful as other places near the area. Service was good. read more

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Good food, good ambiance and amazing customer service. The restaurant has two aji options, one spicy (green) and one super spicy (orange). The servers are super nice and friendly. The quality of the beef is great, soft, and tender. The Aji verde has a kick and it's definitely addictive. I would definitely go back. The prices are still very competitive. read more

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As soon as we walked in the whole group I was with , were greeted and seated at a large table. The waitress asked everyone for their drink order. The service is very prompt. A bread appetizer was set for everyone to enjoy. She made menu suggestions for the ones that have not been here before. It is fairly busy and surprisingly not load at all . It was delicious read more

Fernando's - Rice and chicken bowl. Looks delicious! - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Food was so yummy l! Lomo saltado is a must try. Don't forget the empanadas. Service is great great little joke in the wall read more

Fernando's - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

The food here is great and comes out super fast! The service is friendly and efficient, making it an easy go-to whether you're dining in or grabbing something quick. Definitely a place worth coming back to. Loved it! read more

Fernando's - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Food was delicious. I had the arroz con pollo. Portion was big. One meal ended up being two. Will be back to get more.

The food is amazing!!! We came with some family and everything was incredible . Customer services was great super friendly staff read more

Fernando's - Arroz con Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Food came out quick, good portions, crispy yucca frita, flavorful lomo saltado. Would return when in town. read more

Fernando's - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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I grew up nearby and I have never been and now I regret not finding this place sooner!! I found this spot on Yelp. THANK YOU YELP!! It's soooooo good. We were looking for a restaurant that was sort of in the middle of us and friends in Whittier. And I am incredibly glad we find it. Their food is really good. The restaurant had tons of seating and I love the decor, and the staff is so nice! I ordered the lomo saltado, my husband ordered the aji de gallina and our friend ordered the chaufa marisco. We were all so happy with our meals!! And A+ for a kids menu! I cannot wait to go back the next time I am in town. read more

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Lived in Downey all my life and usually go to Aji Verde in Paramount because it is really good but I said let's give them a chance cause it's closer. It's a no for me. The yucca was soft from the inside and bistec a lo Pobre was asked to be done medium rare and got it medium well no seasoning and was bland the Maracuya was not fresh at least it didn't taste like that. The only reason they are getting 2 stars is because their green sauce was fucken amazing so delicious and made everything taste better. Service 6/10. Oh was about to forget the prices are high compare to other places. read more

I don't like to leave bad reviews, but in this case I have to. Food was fine but the service was extremely slow, I understand the place was busy but still almost an hour to get your food. The servers were not courteous and not paying attention. I won't come back! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended. We're definitely coming back when we're in LA. read more

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I've been coming to Fernando's for 15 + years--yes, 15 +years! Why? Because it's by far some of the best Peruvian food I've ever tasted. The flavors, the green sauce they give you, the service--everything is top-notch. And let's not forget how authentic the owner and her son are. This family-owned business has been around for almost 20 years for a reason. I wish I could get free food for leaving this review--ha ha ha--but honestly, as long as they stay in business, that's all that matters! Give them a try. The Lomo Saltado has been my go-to dish almost every time, and it will continue to be. Peace out! read more

My new favorite Peruvian spot! So delicious and the server was great! Also, the bread is to die for! Don't forget to order Inka Cola. I might just drive there right now! read more

Just as advertised, the ceviche was off the hook you cannot go wrong, especially with the salsa spicy but good

Fernando's is a homey Peruvian spot hidden in the corner of a strip mall. My friend and I needed to meet halfway from OC and SGV and this seemed to work for what we needed. I arrived first - was welcomed and seated right away. They start you off with an herby and fresh aji verde sauce and small slices of French bread - save it to eat with your meal! I had the parihuela seafood soup so it was a perfect match with the soup. The soup had plentiful pieces of varied seafood, shrimp and fish, but the broth was a bit bland. My friend got some kind of fried fish - if you like fish n chips, you will love these crispy little nuggets! Overall restaurant is comfortable and staff is cordial. The portions are pretty generous too. If you are in the area, at least try it out! read more

My neighbor initially told me about this place & was reminded one night when I didn't feel like cooking. The food is AMAZING. I went back a 2nd time that same week & have been a handful of times since then. I've had the Fettuccine à la Huancaina & the Ají de Gallina and they were both so flavorful! The food tastes like you made it in your own kitchen, fresh tasting and good ingredients. Can't wait to try the seafood and other items. I'm a foodie and know quality food, this place is it! read more

Favorite Peruvian spot in the area! I have dined in a couple of times on the weekend and have always noted that the food does take a little long to come out. Still, it's not really a problem as long as you have good company. The interior is pretty cute and themed too. For this reason though, I do tend to order for pickup more often. The food itself is fantastic; my go-to is the pollo saltado. The flavors go so well together and I would recommend any of their saltados to anyone. I also really like ordering the fried banana/platanos and a box of alfajores for dessert. Also! The calamari is really good, especially with the red onions they serve it with. Other than the wait being long, I think this place will remain on my rotation of places I like to eat for a long time. Some items are a hit or miss, for example some of the meat can be a little tough, but I still think it's great to support. read more

Love their lomo saltado and they give good service. They also carry my husband favorite sopa

My favorite Peruvian restaurant in Downey. My church group and I love to go to this Peruvian restaurant after church. They have vegetarian options that are so delicious for my daughter, which makes her very happy. I love the steak, rice vegetables with french fries underneath. it's absolutely delicious. I recommend Five stars. read more

First I got to say the restaurant was nice and clean when you come in, very important to mention. Second the service was amazing we had Liliana as our waitress and she was very attentive. And third and most importantly the food was 10/10 I got myself a bistec a lo pobre and it came with fried egg, rice, fries, fried plantain, fresh salad with a very yummy steak. I'm definitely coming back to try more! I went with my kids who got the chicharrón de pollo and they loved it! (Sad I didn't take a picture they ate it before I got to it lol) For drinks we all had Maracuyá and we all loved it! New favorite drink for sure! read more

Fernando's - Bistec a Lo Pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Parking: free lot. Plenty of space. Service: it was semi-busy on a sat mid afternoon that I went. Only one person taking orders, but still nice and fast service. Food: they start you off with some pretty good bread. We got the ceviche, which was really good. I typically don't like it when they do add unpeeled shrimp just cuz I'm lazy. So thankfully they only had one unpeeled shrimp. The Lomo Saltado was pretty solid choice. Would definitely come back again read more

Best Authentic Peruvian food. Prices are great and service is on point. Great place to bring your family. Must try the Ceviche Mixto... read more

Fernando's - Awesome - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

I went for lunch with my Peruvian friend . The restaurant was empty. The dish with the cream over the potatoes tasted terrible to me. My friend loved it. My lunch is supposed to be very traditional in Peru. Soggy fries and tough meat. I didn't enjoy any of it, but my friend loved it. The service was ok, but I won't be returning. read more

Fernando's - I don't remember. Look at that sad lettuce. - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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I really like the carne asada burritos and they liked I like the prices affordable places right now they're charging up to 17 bucks are these guys have decent prices read more