We had the piqueo crillo, lomo saltado on fettuccini, and the chaufa with chicken. My favorite of…read morethe appetizer platter was definitely the tamale. I loved the chaufa, though I wish it came with the yellow or green sauce on top. The fettuccine was great, the texture on the noodles was perfect. The restaurant feels warm, clean, and inviting. The staff were all very kind. My only complaint was that the service was disorganized, and it took a while for our order to be taken, to get to-go containers, and to get the check. I think this was mostly because a very large party was in the restaurant at the same time as us. I'll be coming back, I still need to try the ceviche.

There are many Peruvian restaurants in the GTA, but the ones in downtown tend to be more fusion /…read morehipster. The more authentic ones tend to be more in the suburbs, and El Inka is no exception. They serve authentic Peruvian food in big portions. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, modern, and clean. They have a full bar and a good selection of Peruvian cocktails such as the famous Pisco Sour. Food-wise, you'll find the most common and classic Peruvian dishes such as different kinds of ceviches, causa (potato), arroz con mariscos, chaufa, lomo saltado, escabeche de pescado, tacu-tacu, and more. The large size of El Inka Salad came in a HUGE bowl that could feed a group of 4. The salad greens, shredded carrot, and red onion were nice and fresh, but unfrotunately the dressing was too creamy for me (should've ordered it with dressing on the side). The mains were great. Tacu-Tacu (rice with refried beans) was as expected. The mahi-mahi came as a big chunk of fish with nice grill marks - delicous and tender. The mixed seafoood had great sauce and seasoning. You can never go wrong with Arroz con Mariscos in any Latin American restaurant - well seasoned yellow rice with peas, carrots, and a boatload of mixed seafood (large tiger shrimps, small shrimps, mussels, squid, scallops). It was very flavourful and filling. The side sautéed vegetables, however, were disappointing. It consisted of broccoli, cauliflower, red and yellow bell pepper, and red onion - great mix, but WAY TOO SALTY. I think they used too much soy sauce. Service was great - all the staff were very friendly and attentive. The washrooms were clean and they had multiple stalls, as well as a gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible washroom. Parking was easy - plenty of space in the plaza parking lot.

After 9 hours of roadtripping from different directions, my extended family converged in Hamilton…read moreand was hoping to catch up over dinner in advance of an event the following day. We were looking for a place with space for 13, and Peruviano delivered. The staff was exceptionally welcoming. On very short notice they reserved a group of tables for us, so we could sit near each other. The service was quick and gracious, even with the two middle school girls, cousins, who sat at their own table acting like middle schoolers at the end of a long day (). The food was delicious! We ordered a series of small plates and each one of them had great flavors. I particularly loved the Brussels sprouts, the tostones, and the ceviche. Cocktails and mocktails were also delish. And at the end of the evening the owner came out and chatted with us and sat at a table nearby with a friend. Bottom line: Peruviano was hospitable, accommodating, and served delicious, flavorful dishes. If I were local, I would be a regular here. Highly recommend!

We loved everything about our experience at Peruviano the other night!…read more It was nice out so we sat in the back garden area which is seriously one of the loveliest patios I've been to in Hamilton. They have large and small tables, as well as outdoor couches, twinkly lights, and an outdoor cooking / service area. We shared the scallops, beet salad and ceviche. All three were outstanding and super fresh. The scallops are to die for if you love garlic, scallops, butter and cheese. The ceviche was so flavorful and special - I loved the mix of textures. The beet salad was a nice addition to round out our meal. We tried the purple corn juice and a lime cocktail. Both were generous portions and very tasty. Our service was excellent. The vibes were amazing. We couldn't have had a better experience.

I was surprised to discover that Machu Picchu has merged with Fifties Diner. The decor is the same,…read morebut they are renovating the space next door. We ordered from both menus. See my review of the diner on the separate page. We ordered the grilled calamari which was cooked perfectly and came with a different kind of corn. IMuch larger kernels and the texture was different. It also came with a very spicy salsa which was so delicious I took the leftovers home and ate with my dinner tonight. We also ordered their fried corn kernals called ocopa con camarones. It also contained fried plantain and was beautifully seasoned. I could easily get addicted to that snack. I think that the the Fifties Diner is benefiting greatly from this incredible kitchen. Machu Picchu is excellent. Every dish is a goofy delight. And the service was excellent as well.

Just had lunch at a Peruvian gem! The ceviche was so fresh it practically swam to the table, and my…read morewife's beef with rice and beans was pure comfort food heaven. Friendly service, generous portions, and flavors that make your taste buds dance... highly recommend!

Called the restaurant during advertised open hours, no one picked up the phone... prompted me to…read moreleave a message then went to there restaurant itself, and the door was locked even though there were people inside. So disappointed. Was looking forward to surprising my other half with Peruvian food. Will be going to Burlington for my Peruvian food orders.

Put simply, I can't rate this place high enough. Good quality, very good food at reasonable prices…read moreand an engaging owner and chef. If this place was in Toronto it would enjoy celebrity status. DeliHighly recommended. Returned after far too long. Still great. If you have yet to sample Culantro you really must.

Absolutely amazing food!!!…read more This is a great new Peruvian place that opened up recently. It is authentic DELICIOUS Peruvian food served FRESH and QUICK ! I can't boast enough about this place. It is more like a fast food atmosphere but knowing how quickly you will devote the food, there's no need for too much seating space. Location: Mississauga. Located in a plaza therefore, plenty of parking. You order at the counter, they give you a number. You can sit, or order to go. They bring your order to your table. In traditional Peruvian style, they serve you a little bit of "Cancha" while you wait. (Corn sautéed with oil and salt , like a tiny snack but I love it!) I ordered Ceviche de Pescado. Traditional plate. It's Tilapia cooked in lime juice serviced with sweet potatoe, cancha, fried fresh plantain and a lettuce. Sooooo good!!!!!!! I'm drooling as I'm writing this. This was followed by Lomo Saltado. The most tender and fresh Lomo I have ever had!!! (Beef cubes) served with fries with rice. The sauce is tomatoes with onion, and it's a fusion because they add the soy sauce to it. This is also a popular traditional dish. For dessert we took some to go. Alfajor, (like a soft cookie top and bottom with Dulce de lèche inside. I think , I ate it to quickly) Masamora made with something purple that I cannot remember. Arroz con lèche (rice, condense milk, cinnamon, raisins, sooo good!) These two are supposed to be eaten side by side in Peru. We bought chicken tamales to go as well. For drinks we ordered Chicha Morada (made with purple corn ) and I think it was Maracuya or Granadilla drink. Either or, it was delicious!!!!!! Although the prices are a bit on the higher side for these places it is worth it! Delicious, fresh and authentic!! Post pandemic and inflation it is understandable. It's a family owned business and they need to open one up in Toronto. :)

The ceviche brings me back to Lima. Taste is excellent. Perfectly balanced Would highly recommend…read morethis place.

Best decision of my recent trip to Toronto was to visit El Inka. I came here on a Tuesday afternoon…read morejust around 1:30pm. The restaurant was not busy at all, which for me was perfect. I was dining solo, and just really wanted to experience some good Peruvian food that I haven't had in a long time. I ordered from the lunch menu and opted for two lunches - gluttonous I know - but I wanted to try the Ceviche de pescado and the Aji de Gallina. I asked about Chicha Morada to drink, but it hadn't been prepared yet, so I had maracuja juice (passion fruit). First of all, the ceviche was outstanding! It's a simple tilapia, but it was so perfectly prepared. I loved the little sweet potato garnish, and the tangy flavor was spot on. I felt like I was eating the ceviche I had back when I was in Peru. The server also brought a small dish of Peruvian corn (crunchy corn kernels) with my drink while I waited for the entrees to come out. These were perfect little snackers! The Aji de Gallina came next and it was also exactly like the homemade aji de gallina I had at the home I stayed at while in Peru. It was so reminiscent of homecooked food, and it was exactly what I wanted. Of course, I couldn't finish it all, and my server boxed it up for me to take home. Speaking of my server - a HUGE shout out to Alessandra who was so kind and friendly. Since the restaurant was relatively empty I had the opportunity to chat with her more than I might normally chat with a server. I ended up showing her photos from when I was in Peru and about being in Toronto for the day. I was just very excited to find authenitc Peruvian food since it's not something easily accessible here in my city. Alessandra was a delight, and she even sent me home with some extra Peruvian corn for a snack which I happily ate on my train ride home the next day. She definitely didn't have to do that! I really hope that I get a chance to visit this restaurant again! Also, as an American, the prices were really good. I spent only $34 USD for two entrees - so if in a normal situation when I wasn't over eating, I could easily have had a $18-20 lunch that was filling and delicious.

Got the chance to try Peruvian food for the first time with my cousin. We first started off with…read morechicha moradas. The drink was sweet, had the taste of cinnamon, and reminded me of kompot. I was also so surprised to find out that it was made from a special kind of corn because I would've never guessed. Overall, I thought the drink was very yummy and we each ended up ordering two of them. For the appetizer, we got the anticuchos. The meat was super tender and it was served with this sweet and creamy sauce. It was almost mustard like and it complimented the meat very well. For the main, I got the Tallarin Huancaina con Lomo, which is a fettuccine pasta made with huancaina cream, served with tomato's, red onions, gravy, and cilantro. The dish was nice and creamy, and I thought the tomato's and onions were a great addition, as they're not typically served in creamy Italian pastas. The meat was once again super tender :) The service was very quick, and the ambiance of the restaurant was very warm and friendly. I was at the restaurant at around 7:00 on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and Peruvian food in general. I'll be looking to try more Peruvian and Latin American spots.

We came here as a group of 10 on a Sunday evening and had a fantastic experience…read more My partner and I shared: - Alitas de Pollo (nice balance of dry and saucy, slightly spicy wings) - Ceviche Carretillero (my least favourite dish of the night as it was a little too sour, and the fried calamari was an interesting topping admist this raw dish. The sweet potatoes surprisingly worked well though) - Parihuela (not as well-rounded as a French bouillabaisse, but still delicious with a variety of seafood) - Chicha Morada (delicious purple corn drink) Portions were pretty large, so I'd recommend ordering family style to try a few different dishes. Food was not a 5/5 for me, but service was above and beyond. Upon arrival, we had given the staff a cake to serve after our meal for a friend's birthday. We had the candles in our bag, and were planning on pulling them out when we were done our entrees. The owner, assuming that we hadn't brought our own candles, went out and bought candles for the cake during our meal. We were stunned when we found out! They then portioned out the cake perfectly after we sang happy birthday. We also didn't realise we had stayed 30 minutes past their 9pm closing time, and they never nudged us to leave. It seemed like it was the owner and his father running the restaurant, and I felt very well taken care of. I'm already looking forward to returning to Pisac in the near future.

Came here with some friends after a trip to Peru. The food definitely brought us back, especially…read morethe chicha morada! I had to lomo saltado which was pretty good and the beef was very tender. The desserts of the day were lucuma crème brulee and lucuma cheesecake. I found the chocolate in the cheesecake to be a bit overpowering to the lucuma taste. The flavour of creme brûlée was really really good!

We visited Casa Mia Latin Restaurant and Cafe for the first time and finally got to try Peruvian…read morefood! We love exploring different cultures and cuisines, so we were excited for this dinner adventure. We ordered the Steamed Fish Mix and the Peruvian Paella and wow, the portions were massive. Just look at the amount of seafood they packed into these dishes! Absolutely unbelievable. I'll admit, I was turned off from paella after trying it in Miami years ago but Casa Mia completely changed my mind. The Peruvian Paella was so flavorful, fresh, and delicious that my girlfriend already said she would order it again. I had the Steamed Fish Mix and honestly did not expect that much seafood. The broth was amazing, rich, comforting, perfectly seasoned, and not overly salty. It paired so well with all the seafood. This place is truly a hidden gem in Oakville. If you enjoy Peruvian food or even if it's your first time trying it like us. You need to check this spot out. The husband and wife owners were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. 10/10 experience. We'll definitely be back!

If you're looking for good Peruvian food Casa Mia is 100% the place to go. My boyfriend and I went…read moretoday and had a fabulous dinner. He is Peruvian and a foodie so his compliments mean a lot! We ordered a fried yuca as a starter, lomo saltado and mixed jalea as our mains and even ordered the tres leches cake and a cappuccino for dessert since everything tastes so good! Taste: DELICIOUS Portion size: Generous Authenticity: Boyfriend said it's the best and most authentic Peruvian food he has had since leaving Peru! Pricing: super reasonable.. probably $20 a plate Additional comments: only "negative" was that the service is a bit slow but I think it's all the kindness and authenticity that goes into the meal. Also as a Latina it's just the latin way to take our time The owners seem to be such sweet people so that's an added plus. Overall 10/10 will definitely be returning!!!

My favorite place to get some Peruvian food, I've been coming here since I was a baby & the…read morefood/service has always been amazing. The interior of this place is so romantic and intimate. Always playing soothing Spanish music & the lighting is always a bit dark to set the vibes! My favorite dishes are the seafood soup, tarragon chicken & the bistek (steak) with rice mainly because it is served with a nice big egg, so my taste buds always go crazy for those 3 dishes. They also have very interesting options that are always delicious such as heart. It may sound scary but it is cooked to perfection, you wouldn't even know where it came from. Lastly, I'd recommend the calamari; fried or grilled they are both amazing! Thank you Pepe for having this place around for more than 20 years, it is absolutely my favorite place to eat around town!

Was just absolutely blown away by the Seco De Carne. Incredible. Meat and potatoes were perfect,…read moresauce was fantastic. All tied together nicely and I couldn't get enough of it. I also really liked the salsas served with the bread, they were spicy and complex. Cozy atmosphere and good service. Will certainly dine here again and try something else on the menu.