This restaurant is conveniently located in downtown Brentwood, it has several tables inside and a few tables outside. I had to try the Lomo Saltado and it was amazing! The plate was overflowing and it was so juicy. The beef was very tender and flavorful. I took home some alfajories to share with my wife. My server was very friendly and told me the owners are from Lima, Peru so they know their stuff. Will be back to try other read more

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Huanchaco is a Peruvian eatery. I was confused when I walked in because the long line was for BBQ ribs. We sat down at one of the tables and a server approached us with to take our orders. Overall, we all thought our meals should be better for the amount charged for each selection. It's not bad, but we had better. This is our opinion for that visit. Others might have had a more positive experience. Give Huanchaco a try and experience Peruvian style food. read more

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This is only for Pollo a la Brasa: The service was ok, we didn't get utensils or plates, we had to ask for them. The establishment was alright, no AC or leveled tables, but you can still eat there. The food: salad was amazing! Super fresh, the dressing on point and the little chifles with canchita and aji was phenomenal... the pollo à la brasa on the other hand was marginal, they took 15mins from when the french fries arrived to my table to deliver the chicken, it was clearly old, it was re-heated and hard to eat (chew is more appropriate). This is not a representation of a Pollo à la Brasa, please go somewhere else, I don't want you to have the wrong idea of one of the many emblematic dishes in the Peruvian cuisine. To the vendor: give what you charge for, you will gain a client for life and not a single $40 transaction. God bless you and your business. read more

We were in the area and decided to stop by here. This place is two restaurants in one building. My husband went to the other restaurant and I came to this one. We ordered a ceviche mixto to get there. The presentation was really nice and portion was generous. It was really good and refreshing. We overall had a good experience. read more

Huanchaco - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

Amazing food and ambiance:-) This place never disappoints on the quality of the food and service is always nice :-) I always come here to bring friends for a good lunch or dinner. read more

Huanchaco - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

Food was really good. Flavors were bomb . Not sure if the owner was the one who helped me but she was very helpful and nice. Thanks again

Excellent Peruvian food - the flavor, the texture, overall amazing food!! Good portion relative to the price. Cannot comment much on the service/ambiance since I had a to-go order. Judging solely on flavor and overall quality: 9/10 and will definitely will be back for more. Honestly made me wanna take a trip to Peru. I got the papa a la huancaina and ceviche mixto. read more

Huanchaco - Papa a la huancaína (to-go) - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

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OK, so since we really enjoyed the flavors and the food selection, the first time, we came back and brought moms and pops. Both Juanita & Claudia were there and are so professional and friendly. We ordered Loma saltado, tallarines verdes con bistec (w/steak), tallarines saltados w/steak, ceviche mixto, pescado frito, arroz con mariscos and pork tomale . Every plate was absolutely full of flavors and delicious. The ceviche was even better than the first time I tried it. The tamale was tender, full of meat, and I love the flavor of the MASA. The fish and chips was absolutely delicious (pescad frito) one of the best dishes of the night so tasty very light but crunchy yet the fish was Seabass and it was absolutely delicious, light, fluffy yet crispy and full of flavor. We will definitely be back and try other entrées on the menu so far everything is absolutely delicious that we have tried . read more

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Came here for the first time, and the lomo saltado was incredible. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous--I couldn't even finish it in one sitting and had to take the rest home. The lady who served me was very kind, attentive, and made me feel like I was back home. I'll definitely be coming back with my family. I'm excited to try more of the menu, but the lomo saltado definitely did not disappoint. The aji de polleria was excellent too. Highly recommend read more

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I gave this place too many chances. The first time, I let it go when everyone received their food and I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for mine. The second time, we ordered a plate and the wrong one came out. This last visit was the final straw. Our food came out 15 minutes later, and my husband had to wait an additional 20 minutes for his. The restaurant also has no air conditioning, and the waitresses seemed confused and unorganized. I understand they have a new system and have experienced system failures, but they should be prepared and have a backup plan, such as writing orders down in case something goes wrong. I wish them good luck, but they really need to get it together. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

What a great experience. The Lomo Saltado was great. Definitely will be bringing friends and family to this hidden gem. read more

Huanchaco - Lomo Saltado - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

My sisters and tried this place for dinner as it has been a while since we've seen each other. My sisters arrived before me and were waiting for me to order, we were greated and brought menus and the staff was attentive and friendly. The waitress took our order, brought water and chicha morada along with the cancha and plantain strips, we loved the sauce and got more for our meals. We ordered the Ahi de Gallina, Ceviche de pescado, Jalea, and Pollada although the chicken was dry the food was delicious. Thank you Claudia for an amazing Peruvian experience, we will be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Huanchaco - Brentwood's New Peruvian Gem! Location: Food Quality: Value: I'm so thrilled to be one of the first to review Huanchaco, which just opened its doors in Brentwood! If you're searching for truly authentic, high-quality Peruvian cuisine that tastes genuinely homemade, look no further. My wife and I tried a few Peruvian classics, and every single dish was exceptional: Ceviche Mixto (The Seafood Starter) What a vibrant and refreshing dish! The Ceviche Mixto was bursting with flavor and perfectly balanced. The fish were tender, and the leche de tigre--that zesty, citrusy marinade--was spot-on: bright, tangy, and full of depth. The sides of sweet potato (camote) and giant corn kernels (choclo) were the perfect complement, softening the spice and adding a touch of natural sweetness. It was like tasting the Peruvian coast in one bite. Beef and Chicken Empanadas (The Perfect Appetizer) Do not skip the empanadas! We tried both the beef and chicken versions, and they were phenomenal. The pastry was golden and flaky--clearly made with care--and the fillings were flavorful, juicy, and generously packed. The creamy aji amarillo dipping sauce brought a subtle heat that tied everything together beautifully. These are the kind of empanadas that make you wish you'd ordered extra to take home. Huanchaco is more than just a restaurant--it's an experience of authentic, heartfelt Peruvian cooking. The attention to detail, the quality ingredients, and the love poured into each dish truly shine through. If you're in the Brentwood area (or even if you're not!), do yourself a favor and check this place out. Support this incredible new local spot--you absolutely won't be disappointed! read more

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I'm so excited to see Peruvian food finally in Brentwood! This spot is a bit hidden since it's located inside another restaurant--I got a little lost trying to find it at first, so don't be surprised if you do too! But once you're there, it's absolutely worth it. I tried their Ceviche, and it was so good--fresh, flavorful, and authentic. It truly reminded me of the classic Peruvian flavors I love. I'm so happy to have this kind of food right here in town, and I really hope this business thrives. Highly recommend checking it out if you're craving something delicious and different in Brentwood. read more

Huanchaco - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

Let me preface this by saying my in-laws are Peruvian, and my son loves lomo saltado, so we were excited to try this place. Unfortunately, we've had the same issue twice now. The rice tasted old and stale both times. I thought it might have just been a one-time thing, but when my son ordered it again, the rice still had that same old taste. I also ordered the causa de pollo, and the chicken tasted like it came from a can, which was disappointing. I really want to like this place because it's much closer and more convenient for us, but based on our experiences so far, the food just hasn't met our expectations. read more

Rafael was our server on 7/11/2026 at this hidden gem in Brentwood. He is part owner with his wife and serve up some tasty Peruvian food that I never had before. I had the Lomo Saltado with noodles that was just the right amount to satisfy the palate. I would definitely be back when I am back in town in the near future. I thought I took a picture but the food was too good to put my fork down. Thank you again Rafael, we were the couple from Sacramento. read more

I've been living in California for 25 years, and during all this time I've tried many restaurants -- but very few have made me feel truly connected to my roots the way Hunchaco did. From the moment I walked in, I could feel that warm, familiar atmosphere and smell the aromas that instantly brought me back to Peru. I ordered the fried fish jalea and the lomo saltado, two traditional dishes that represent the heart of Peruvian cuisine. The jalea was absolutely perfect -- the fish was fresh, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned just right, and served with a bright criolla salsa that added the perfect kick. The lomo saltado was simply outstanding: tender beef, golden fries cooked to perfection, and that signature mix of soy sauce, onions, and tomatoes that only a true Peruvian chef can balance so beautifully. What really impressed me was that everything tasted fresh, healthy, and made with care. You can tell that every dish is prepared with love and respect for authentic Peruvian flavors. The service was also excellent -- friendly, attentive, and with a smile that made me feel at home. After so many years away from Peru, I can honestly say that Hunchaco brought back the joy and pride of my culture. It's a place where you don't just eat -- you experience Peru again, one bite at a time. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good food and wants to discover the true flavors of Peru without having to travel thousands of miles. read more

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We finally made it out to try the new Peruvian restaurant in Brentwood! This restaurant shares a location with Sticky Chicken. The vibrant colors on the tablecloths and decor are the first things that caught my eye. The staff is friendly and polite. It has a family environment & small business feel- very authentic experience, unique from chain restaurants. I thought the food was tasty! (My family is personally spoiled with authentic Peruvian food often from a talented cook, so our opinion can be biased.) You can tell that the food in this restaurant is made with love. Everything that I tasted here was good! The chicha morada drink was very good; the arroz chaufa was plentiful and filled with flavor. The alfajores dessert was just the right amount of sweetness for me to punctuate the meal. The amount of food you get is good, but the price per dish would prevent us from coming regularly... it's more of a fine dining experience than a grab-and-go midweek type of thing. We do enjoy this type of cuisine! I'm to see this being offered in Brentwood. read more

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I'm Peruvian and this food is authentic and is absolutely delicious. The decor in the restaurant is beautiful and the owners are very nice. I will definitely be visiting them often. Highly recommend! read more

The lomo saltado was good. My Peruvian friend thought the tamale was just okay. She did say my dish was good but overly meaty. The papa huancaina was good, but my friend said it was just okay. Comparison to her mom's papa huancaina which was truly amazing. My husband didn't like the salchipapi, he compared it to a Peruvian food truck in SF. The layout sharing with another business felt confusing. You order at the register and they bring the food to you. The tables and chairs were dirty so that was not good. It was also very expensive for what we got. read more

A hidden gem in brentwood for sure! I got the pan con chicharrón and chicken empanadas and they were absolutely delicious! the chicharrón in the sandwich had a crispy/ slightly crunchy fat cap, and the meat on it was still tender so the salty richness paired extremely well with the sweet yam inside, and the onions was able to cut through that fattiness and add some freshness. The empanadas were flavorful and not dry at all, plus paired with its sauce was fantastic. Overall would recommend everyone to try! It took roughly 20 minutes for the food to come out so not a long wait either! read more

Great little hidden gem! There aren't too many Peruvian places in the Brentwood area and this spot can easily be missed so hopefully they expand because we quite enjoyed their food! Made fresh with great flavors and portions. Their yellow sauce is sooo good with just the right amount of heat. We had the lomo Saltado, ceviche de Pescado, a beef empanada, and their chicha drink. Everything was delicious but my favorite has to be the empanada. It was nice and moist, great flavor, and paired perfectly with the aji amarillo sauce and a squeeze of lime. The ceviche was refreshing and was large portion - the fish was marinated perfectly with zero fishiness. The Lomo Saltado was so savory and tender as well! Would definitely go again. read more

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We arrived around 2 and they were out of almost everything we ordered. The empanada dough was hard, the anticuchos were flavorless, no ajipanca flavor. Tablecloths on tables were dirty and chairs had food stains read more

Was working the farmers market late Saturday morning. Decided to pop in and grab brunch to go, to share with my family, who were also working the market. The woman behind the counter was super nice and patient with my bad Spanish -- she helped me narrow down what to get. I settled on the lomo saltado. She was lovely, took my order, then went to the back and cooked it herself. It reminded me a lot of small restaurants in Cuzco. The saltado was freaking amazing -- nothing like it in Brentwood. Unique, delicious. I'll be back for more soon. read more

I really enjoyed the ceviche and plantain chips. I ordered takeout, and the service was fast--the cashier and server were both polite and patient. read more

Authentic flavors from northern Peru !!!! Very impressed!!! Love the anticuchos !!! Perfect Lomo Saltado !!!! And the " Arroz con mariscos "!!!!! Speechless!!!! read more

Brentwood hidden gem! Everything veeery taasty, passion fruit juice really good too:) read more

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My husband and I enjoyed a very flavorful dinner here recently. We were excited to hear that Brentwood has a Peruvian restaurant and we walked away with even more excitement, knowing how good it was. They are located inside of a shared restaurant with sticky chicken and ribs in downtown Brentwood. You have to walk towards the back area and they have a separate counter to order. It's run by a couple and the woman is from Peru and really knows what she's doing! We ordered the mixto seafood ceviche and shared the seafood fried rice. We try ceviche at every single restaurant we see it available and this is definitely one of the best we've ever had. Extremely flavorful and I can say the same thing for their fried rice. We finally have a good fried rice option in this area! They also offer beef and chicken options . We also grabbed some beers during the happy hour at the neighboring restaurant. We were served complementary snacks, which included plantains with a dip and Peruvian-style corn nuts. The service was friendly and we definitely will be back to support this local business. read more

Huanchaco - Seafood fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

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So glad we have a Peruvian restaurant in Brentwood, Great food and service. The lomo saltado had a good flavor. The fries were fresh and the onion still had a bite. The ceviche mixto (truly a mix of seafood) was good too. If you can't handle spicy foods just make sure you tell them the level of spice. I also had the chicha morada to drink. Highly recommended. The place is family oriented, it can get a little pack but there chair and tables outside too. read more

Huanchaco - Lomo saltado- - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

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The food was good. People were nice. Prices were really high. $10 for a single empanada. $25 for chicken fried rice. It would make sense if they had a full restaurant and the ambiance to match what they want - but being a to-go counter inside sticky chicken, not so much. read more

The place is hidden, walked by twice before we realized they shared space with another restaurant. The ceviche was one of the best I've had. My husband got the lomo saltado and ate every bit. The owners are friendly and were helpful with deciding what to order. It was a little expensive for lunch but they recently opened so hoping for maybe lunch specials next time. Will definitely be back. read more

I love Peruvian food and have to go to Walnut Creek to eat it but not anymore!! We have a new place right here in Brentwood! If you have never tried it please do, it has influences from food in japan, spain and even africa. I ordered the causa lemena instead of chicken it had ceviche, It was nicely prepared and the presentation was also good ! The mashed potatoes were so creamy and delicious, they must use another type of potatoe because theses didn't taste like basic russet potatoes! , now the ceviche was amazing as well as fresh, it wasn't to salty and the lemon was just the right amount of tartness!! This place will definately have to expand in the near future!! read more

Huanchaco - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

Came here with a friend. Wanted to try a new food experience and have a girls sit down lunch. Wanted so badly for the restaurant to be good. Our town needs more diversity with its eateries. But the food was disappointing. Beef Empanada was dry. An order is $9 for one. Platanos were good as well as our drinks. I had passion fruit juice. Our main courses were less than desirable. First, chicken Milanese (breaded cutlet) . What arrived was basically a cutlet dipped in batter and deep fried. It was flavorless and had freezer burn taste. Then loma saltado - marinaded steak with onion and bell pepper. Served with rice and French friend potatoes. The steak was dry, very heavily seasoned. Salty. And fries were not freshly cut. Tasting freezer burn. $26 for this dish. Neither my friend nor I ate most of our food. The room was basically hot. Not sure if ac was on? The restaurant is shared with Sticky Chicken bbq. So the actual establishment is basically two restaurants in one. Overall the room was clean and nicely decorated. Love Sticky chicken and will be back to eat bbq there but will not order Peruvian. Shame :( read more

Brentwood is so lucky to finally have a Peruvian restaurant. The food were amazing! Unfortunately, we can only eat so much. We will definitely come back. We had the Bistec o lo Pobre.OMG, that meat was so good! We also had the Ceviche Mixto. It was perfect! Excellent customer service too! Owners, Juanita and Claudia were super nice. read more

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I was so excited to try this place. Given the fact that good Peruvian cuisine is very hard to come by in this area, I made plans to try this out. We sat and waited 10 minutes before a waiter brought out an appetizer that consisted of corn, hominy, a sauce and plantain chips. No water, no drink order. About another 10 minutes later the waitress arrived to take our order; Ceviche Mixto, Jalea, and Bistec a lo Pobre along with 2 drinks. The Ceviche Mixto made it out about 25 minutes later with our drinks. The ceviche had good flavor unfortunately it also had frozen pieces of seafood, ceviche is a cold dish but I have never been served frozen pieces of seafood. After another 20 minutes, the Jalea arrived, which is basically fried seafood mix, it was fried nicely and was the only item ordered that wasn't a total disappointment. After another lengthy 20 minutes we received the steak plate, the only good part of that was the french fires, the meat was so tough and flavorless. The wait times were the worst I have experienced in a very long time, the disappointing dishes made it the whole experience a huge let down. At no point the staff at least acknowledge and apologized for the long wait times, I can't even consider coming back. read more

Huanchaco - Jalea - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

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nasty. They share a restaurant with sticky chicken and ribs. We had fried fish which was old, stinky and mushy fish. They only have 4-5 entrees no service and they are all horribly over priced at $25 for all entrees. You order from some sketchy lady way in the back of the building and they bring your food. read more

Have you ever had yuca (cassava) fried Peruvian style? It was one of the best things I have ever tasted. Of course they are just starting out and very new but the food is amazing. If you want your stomach pleasantly surprised then stop in. read more

Huanchaco - Empanada - Seafood Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Food is really good, very flavorful although smaller portions than other Peruvian restaurants I've been to. friendly staff but a bit slow in bringing food out read more

This is a very modest little restaurant tucked into a spot it currently shares with just one other eatery -- and my advice is to go soon, before word really gets out. The food was outstanding. We had the lomo saltado, and the meat was exceptionally tender and flavorful. We also tried a chilled potato dish, papa à la huancaina that was delicious, and tamales with a masa much lighter and more delicate than typical Mexican tamales. I ordered one of their specialty drinks as well -- a deep, dark red and hard to describe except to say it was a unique blend of flavors I'd never tasted before (and now want again and again). The restaurant is run by a mother and son who couldn't be more charming and welcoming. This place is a gem -- don't miss it. read more

Ceviche was absolutely delicious Fresh fish/seafood & flavorful. Highly recommend. Owner/staff was very nice.