The service was really great. Before I even got my food the waiter was very helpful. The ambiance is also really pleasant and colorful, great place to enjoy some time with friend. read more

Flama Llama - Chichi and Verde - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

had such a good experience here and honestly had to leave a review because of tanya and alani. the food was really good too everything came out fresh and tasted amazing. you can tell they actually care about what they're putting out. read more

Flama Llama - food - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

First time in a long time eating at a Peruvian restaurant. So glad that we tried this place in the Convoy area. I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu. I really wanted to order the shrimp but it was not wild caught, nevertheless, the flavors all melded and I enjoyed my dish fully. Honestly, I even took a to-go container because I am working on not eating to the point of fullness. My companions had the Ropa Vieja and Lomo Saltado and their dishes were licked clean! Service from Emily and Leyva were superb. they were attentive and kept our water glasses full! You gotta try the chicha morada drink. it was refreshing. We will be back!!! read more

My wife and I visited Flama Llama on Convoy in San Diego for the first time, and it definitely won't be our last. We had a great experience from start to finish, and our server, Julia, made us feel welcomed and taken care of throughout our meal. She was friendly, attentive, and helped make our first visit even better. I ordered the Lomo Saltado, and it was absolutely delicious -- the beef was tender and flavorful, and everything was cooked perfectly. My wife had the Tallarin Saltado, which she really enjoyed as well. The flavors were fresh, rich, and packed with that comforting, satisfying taste that makes you want to come back again. The food, atmosphere, and service all came together for a fantastic experience. If you're looking for a great spot on Convoy with amazing food and excellent service, Flama Llama is definitely worth checking out. Thanks again to Julia for making our first visit such a memorable one! read more

Flama Llama - Tallarin Saltado Chicha Morada Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Got here on Saturday morning, not too crowded! Extremely friendly service and our server Emily was very attentive, accommodating, helpful with answering our questions, providing recommendations, helping with drinks/refills, sauces, etc. Best server I've had! I noted that she's also very efficient in not only helping our table with other tables as well/handling the store. I ordered the lomo saltado, the green sauce (cilantro) was zesty, light and refreshing. The chipotle sauce was a zingy spicy kick which tasted pretty good. The fries overall were crispy but some were drenched with the beef sauce--which made them pretty salty) The beef is tender, but slightly dry, and is saltier than I'd usually eat so had to drink a lot of water to mitigate that. Also tried the botanical chicha morada, with purple corn, cinnamon, ginger green apple, earl grey which was a pleasant light drink. Overall the ambience and vibes were good, but the food was too salty to finish and I pretty much togo'ed 2/3rds of it to probably add in other ingredients to finish at home. My recommendation would be to have the meal 1/2 less saltier, fries separate from the beef's sauce, beef cut a little thicker to reduce dryness--please take this with a grain of salt :) haha. Food 2/5, service 5/5. But, just because of the friendly atmosphere, I'd be back to try other dishes. read more

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I visited Flama Llama on Convoy today with a friend, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The Food: We ordered the Lomo Saltado and the Ropa Vieja (which came with perfectly sweet plantains). We ended up sharing both because they were too good not to try! The beef in the saltado was tender and flavorful, and the ropa vieja was rich and savory. To wash it all down, we had the Chicha Morada--it was incredibly refreshing and served in a beautiful traditional clay mug with free refills! The Vibe & Service: The interior is filled with lush greenery and a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. Latin music in the background that really set the mood. Our server, Nick, was excellent. He was attentive and gave us good recommendations. If you're in the Convoy area and looking for authentic, delicious Latin American food with great service, this is the spot! read more

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Flams Llama has figured it out! We loved both dishes we tried. The Lomo Soltado and the Pollo à la Brasa. The food was seasoned beautifully and the salsa verde complimented the food perfectly! The service was good and the restaurant itself was clean and decorated beautifully! This was definitely worth the stop! read more

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Visit April 2026 This is my second time here but never reviewed after first visit. Shame on me. Came here for lunch on Tax Day 2026. Not sure if that is important but hey its my review, not yours. While the parking lot is completely claustrophobic, there were spots. You get 90 min complimentary parking. The restaurant is nicely decorated with Peruvian inspired items, a lot of colorful faux plants, and of course a fake llama to take a picture with. The place is fairly large with a patio. We were greeted by Nick who led us to our table and gave menu recommendations. I opted to order the "Botanical Chicha Morada" at his suggestion for a non-alcoholic drink. Mind you it was Tax Day and alcohol was TOTALLY calling my name but I was the driver. The drink was refreshing and something you could totally enjoy at poolside on a summer day. It is a concoction of earl grey, ginger, cinnamon, lime juice, green apples, pineapple, and purple corn. Better yet, free refills which on a visit on Tax Day came in handy. The family ended up doubling up our orders, both dishes recommended by Nick. My wife and one daughter both ordered the Ropa Vieja which was kind of like a beef stew using flank meat, bell peppers, and tomato. It came with a side of plantains (ridiculously good), and rice. This was a fantastic dish and probably the one I should have ordered. My other daughter and I ordered the Lomo Saltado, the soy marinated beef stir fry. It comes served over fries and at his suggestion I got the thin fries (more crispy) versus the wedge fries. Comes with a side of rice so carb heaven. I was disappointed in the beef, feeling it was a tad overcooked. We also got a side of garlic noodles which were great. Totally garlicky and al dente. Flama Llama is a return trip for me. *Tangent Note: The Emperor's New Groove is one of the most underrated Disney movies. Sorry, thought of the movie as I was writing. read more

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I happened to be in the area and found Flama Llama on Yelp with very good reviews. I started lunch with the yucca fries and it was a great start especially with the 2 sauces that came with them. The green sauce was very mild and had a clilantro lime flavor. The reddish sauce had some fire to it and it had habanero and chipotle in it. Both sauces really accentuated the fries. The ropa vieja came out in a nice presentation with white rice and plantains and the green sauce. The beef was very tender and flavorful. My server Emily was very helpful and her service was complete. The ambience and layout of the restaurant were top notch. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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Flama Llama is a hidden gem. Friday night at 7pm and we were seated almost immediately, great sign. The garlic noodles we ordered with chicken and the lomo saltado were both delicious with FRESH ingredients. Both were cooked perfectly, flavorful green sauce, and the chicha morada was refreshing without being overwhelming sweet. Nat was accommodating, attentive, and wearing a unique set of blue balloon dog earrings. This is a great place to have date night if you want chill vibes. read more

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Found this spot on Convoy for a sit-down lunch with a coworker. We noticed how many reviews they had so it got our attention! The dining area is beautifully decorated and has comfortable vibes. They have an outdoor patio too. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see tofu as an option! I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu. Grilled veggies come with it and the veggies were not chopped up, so it seems it's meant to be eaten separately. The tofu was tasty with the garlic noodles. The yucca fries with mojo sauce was also delicious! The chicha morada drink is a purple corn drink and was delicious. **comes free if you leave a review. Hence, it got our attention because of their Yelp ranking. This spot is great to be able to try Peruvian food. It was tasty, service was good, and the ambiance is nice. read more

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This is our second visit to this restaurant and I'm so glad that they are added to the resy list so I can use my Amex quarterly credit. Wifey and I both like their unique Peruvian flavor and cute interior. The only thing that might want to improve is the service. They are really understaffed, only two servers to handle 10+ tables during the rush hours. read more

Flama Llama - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

The vibes in this restaurant is chill and cozy. I've been here a few times and I have loved every single dish that they have served. I miss the wontons and the fries. Service here is friendly and welcoming. I don't come here very often but it's a cute restaurant for when I am craving for something unique and different. read more

Flama Llama - Tallarin Verde and Tallarin Saltado - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

I always eyed this place every time I would drive through Convoy and glad that I finally got to visit. Cute llama light display near the entrance. The staff is very friendly, and the food has good flavor with decent portion sizes as well. For some reason that was probably a fluke, the paella we ordered ended up being really salty in a way that was close to inedible despite being really flavorful and full of ingredients. The staff was understanding and was able to remake the dish so that it was less salty and was tasty after that! Came back a second time and had Leyna and Bella as our servers - they were super nice and attentive! The food was all really tasty and came out really fast. Their drinks are really good too, especially recommend the chicha morada that had a strong cinnamon flavor. I will say that I think the portion sizes got smaller since my las visit but taste is just as good. Would come back! read more

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Emily was such a great server! 10/10 friendliness So I would say that this place is worth coming to for the Chica Morada alone!! I had no idea that they had traditional drinks that would include EARL GREY. Basically.. I'm obsessed. This was my first time having Lomo Saltado, and it's such a unique fusion of Asian flavors (like soy sauce in the sauce), and Latin flavors (expertly grilled meat). I ate so much that I had to be rolled out, and still had room for a box. Also on the note about ambiance, all of the plants, music, and decor make you feel like you've been transported to a vacation destination. read more

Flama Llama - Chica Morada - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tried this hidden gem in convoy and it didn't disappoint! Came in around 6 pm on a Thursday and plenty of seating. The decor was really cute and tropical. There is free parking in the lot for 90 min as well. We ordered the first thing on the menu (I forget what it's called) and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So much flavor and it comes on a bed of fried potato wedges or fries. The garlic noodles were good nothing crazy. I feel however VERY gassy towards the end of the meal maybe bc of the garlic. But worth it! Service was fast as well. read more

Flama Llama - Garlic noodles and flank steak chef special - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time, but somehow never got around to it. Whenever we're in the area, the kids always have their go to spots, and we happily follow their lead. Today felt different. A rare lunch outing, just us, no kids, and it was the perfect excuse to finally experience flama Llama. And of course, if there is lomo saltado on the menu, there is no question. I am ordering it every time. I have to say, I was genuinely impressed. The portions were generous, the service was attentive and our water glasses never dipped below half full. The whole space carried this effortlessly festive, vacation like energy, paired beautifully with the music and decor. It felt like a little escape in the middle of the day, and definitely worth it. Shout out to Nick because he single-handedly took care of the entire restaurant and was quick and attentive. Give the guy a raise!!! read more

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Such amazing place! You can tell hey care about what they do! The Lomo Saltado and the Pollo Braza was yummy!! The signature drink that's a tea is an experience!! Thank you to Alani the server who was dedicated to us having a yummy dinner experience. read more

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First time at Flama Llama on a Thursday evening, not so busy and parking was not bad - first 90 minutes is free and then you have to pay. I met my friends there but Kylie was our server, she was very attentive and pleasant. We all ordered the drink Chicha Morada- this infusion was so delicious. Free refills. I ordered a Ropa Vieja and it was delicious. Very savory and a good portion. The restaurant is pleasantly clean and the Latin music is not too loud and pretty chill. Would definitely come again and I'm so glad there's a Peruvian Restaurant in SD. read more

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Happy to see this place is still consistent with food, service, and interior. Bella & Victor were quick to take care of us and checked in throughout dinner. We had the tallarin verde and lomo saltado - i recommend the wedge fries! Parking is limited to their private lot so I recommend going before lunch or dinner rush to get a spot read more

Flama Llama - Tallarin Verde Ropa Vieja - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for double date dinner after a comedy show, and Flama really hit the spot. The free-standing restaurant stands out as one of the few non-Asian joints on Convoy. Ample parking is also a plus for this neighborhood. We were the only ones there on a Sunday night, and service was attentive. The tallerines Verdes were rich and delicious, and I enjoyed the meat dishes that we tried too. Big portions, colorful plating and plenty of options for all. read more

Flama Llama - Tallerines Verdes + ropa vieja - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Bella was amazing! The food was great and fresh. The tallarín verde is like pesto pasta with breaded chicken. read more

First time trying Peruvian food. Orders the Garlic Noodles the Lomo Saltado and the Fried Yucca as an appetizer. Very impressed. Tastes like you were invited to a mom & pop house and had delicious food. Bella, our waitress was very friendly and took her time explaining the food. As for the drinks, we ordered the Inca Cola Dan the botanical chicha morada. You taste the corn and it has a bit of sweetness. Hard to describe, but I recommend trying it. Come and try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Amazzzing! Great decor, ambiance perfect. Came here with a friend & we both said the same thing. "Damn, that's delicious" - we ordered the Chica Morada drink & the most popular dish on the menu. Soooo good. Server Bella was lovely too read more

Flama Llama - Best food ever - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Flama Llama was delish! This was my first time trying a Peruvian restaurant in San Diego and it did not disappoint. Our server, Chase, was lovely! I ordered the mojo pork and it was so flavorful. I especially liked the rice (it was not plain at all), and the plantains. I love plantains. The fried yuca was tasty too! read more

Flama Llama - Fried yuca - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is still money in the bank. Excellent food, excellent service, nicely decorated inside. I can go on and on but short and simple here. Thank you Nick and Lana. read more

Flama Llama - Chicha Morada - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was delicious. I got the Saltado, Chicha morada drink, with plantains. I have nothing bad to say, it was all flavorful. The service was great. Kylie was our server and always checked up on us and made us felt very welcomed. Other staff members checked up on us even though they weren't our server, I believe his name was chase. The atmosphere was beautiful, love the decorative vibes. read more

Flama Llama - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

I thought the food was good! I've tried this place a couple times now. This last time, we ordered the Tallarin Verde, Ropa Vieja, and some Yucca Fries. We thought the Cuban sandwich was going to be on the menu but I guess they do switch up the menu here and there. I came here a couple years ago with a larger crowd. I can't recall exactly what we got last time, but we did enjoy each dish we shared. Parking both times weren't bad at all in the evenings... considering this is in Convoy lol. As far as the Tallarin Verde and Ropa Vieja, I thought it was delicious. I liked the green sauce that came with the Tallarin Verde/Yucca Fries. It had a spicy kick - i love spicy. If I did have one complaint, it was the lime it came with had no juice and was so hard to squeeze, LOL. I really think the lime would have elevated the flavor of the noodles. I didn't order drinks this time, but they do look soooo tasty. Service was also great. Very friendly and attentive! Decor inside, cute! Very botanical... I like to sit outside :) read more

Flama Llama - Ropa Viej - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered by phone on 4/11/26 @ 4:26pm. I ordered takeout and my chicken à la brasa was so burnt. By the time I scraped off all the burnt areas I was left with so little chicken. They weren't even full breast chicken to begin with. It tasted burnt and beyond over cooked. The side salad came with 1 piece of green leaf lettuce folded in half and topped with a few tomatoes, that's it. I also ordered lomo saltado and paid extra $7 for extra meat.. there were probably 2 extra pieces. The restaurant barely had any customers at that time. Very disappointing. This place was good when they were new and have significantly gone down hill. Portions used to be better. The reason they have high reviews is because they make customers rate them 5 stars for a free drink. Bribery. Will not return. read more

Flama Llama - Burnt chicken - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

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​We had a cozy, pleasant meal here, and the overall mood of the place is really well done. The servers are friendly, and I loved the cute t-shirts they wear showcasing their different sister stores. I learned that Yun Tea is one of them, and after this experience, I'm definitely excited to check out their other locations. ​Our favorite item was the yucca fries, which were better than most I've tried. They managed to feel light rather than dense; the exterior was perfectly crispy and gave way easily to an interior that felt almost like mashed potato with just the right amount of texture. They came with two dipping sauces that were a great pairing--one with a nice spicy kick and another milder version for those with less heat tolerance. ​We also tried the garlic noodles, and the flavor was really good. They use a specific style of stick noodle that somehow made the dish feel less greasy than the garlic noodles you typically get at other places. We added the lomo saltado as a side, and while they were very generous with the portion, the meat itself wasn't quite as flavorful as I would have liked. The sauces included with the lomo were great, though. My only real gripe is that I wished there was a bit more of the actual noodles to balance out the large side of meat. ​I'd definitely come back here to explore more of the menu, especially since the atmosphere and service make it such a comfortable spot to hang out. read more

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The lomo saltado was sooo delicious and filling!! I love that they gave a plentiful plate and it had soo much flavor. The chicha morada was so delicious too, unlike any other I've had because you could taste the earl gray they used. The ambience is super cute too and overall a very comfortable setting. Thank you to Bella, very nice server. read more

Flama Llama - Lomo saltado - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here and it was amazing! Emily was our server and she was top notch, very attentive and friendly with the best recommendations. The space was really comfortable and surrounded by all llama related artwork - so eclectic and cozy. And the food - absolutely incredible!!!! We ordered the Ropo Vieja, garlic noodles for the kids, Loma Saltado, and berry cloud churros for dessert. I cannot express how amazingly fresh and tasty everything was: steaming hot, plated beautifully, and the flavors were out of this world. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

Peruvian food. Authentic. Good service from the crew Julia. Favorite is the mojo pork. The pesto fried chicken is recommended too. Chica morada is nice to try, tastes like IKEA winter juice. Worth a try, nice decor, reasonable prices, good food and music. read more

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Came to Flama Llama for dinner. Great ambiance with a Caribbean vibe (though Peruvian) . Quick service and delicious food! Wonderful recommendation on Lomo Saltado with the wedge fries! read more

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I recently checked out Flama Llama and it definitely lived up to the hype. The vibe is super fun and vibrant perfect for a night out with friends or even a casual date night. It has that lively, trendy energy without feeling too over the top. I got the loma solatdo, mojo pork, garlic noodles and a side of fries. Everything was flavorful and the portion size was just right. Our waitress Leyna was super nice and very attentive! She would come in a check on us and she explained the menu very well. Would definitely come back! read more

Flama Llama - Loma Saltado, Garlic Noodles and Mojo Pork - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

Ambiance..cute decor and love the theme. Service..fast and friendly.. Food..amazing!!! The yucca fries..the garlic noodles..the cilantro sauce..also got the specialty drink and a free refill. Good quantity too. They didnt have a changing table in the bathroom ;(.. need to add one. read more

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The lomo saltado was very tender and well made. Portions are large enough to share. The garlic noodles are a nice complement to it too

Came here with my family at 3pm lol. We were the only ones in the restaurant and we had the best time. Thank you to our waitress, Emily, who was so sweet and helpful! We shared 3 dishes and my personal favorite was the pork.... delicious!!!! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

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I've been here 3x. Every time I'm reminded why I need to keep coming back. Everything is fresh, extremely flavorful and just perfect. Bella, my server, was also really sweet and kind. I love this place The mojo pork is ridiculously good and the plantains are the best I've ever had they're perfect every time read more

Flama Llama - Mojo pork - Latin American Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here for lunch today. Very nice atmosphere and even better food. The lomo saltado was great and the Moho pork very tasty. I would definitely recommend it. read more