TLDR: A fantastic game day spot with an energetic atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious Peruvian food. The only downside was the limited and not very clean restrooms during a busy event. First, let's give an applause to their social media team for helping me discover this place. The game day promotions caught my attention, and they absolutely delivered. The decor, atmosphere, and energy were all fantastic. You could tell Inca Social was well prepared, with a fully staffed team that stayed attentive throughout our visit. Whether it was quickly finding us an extra chair or constantly refilling our water, the service was excellent. The food was equally impressive. I highly recommend the lomo saltado, and the pasta served alongside it was surprisingly delicious. The Inca Balls were also a great appetizer with a light, crispy exterior and a savory filling. The drinks were solid as well and rounded out the experience nicely. My only complaint is that there are only two restrooms, and given how busy the restaurant was, they weren't as clean as I would have hoped. Overall, this is a lively spot with great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere that I'd happily return to. read more

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I had been here before and the food was not bad at all as well as the service. I decided to go for Mother's Day since I had not been here in years and was hopeful the food would be the same if not better. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Food selection was smaller, food was not worth the price and service was awful. We did not have a reservation but saw several tables open. They sat us near the welcome booth as we were a family of 5. We were given menus but not enough utensils and thought eventually we would get it along with the menus. There seem to be a huddle of employees in the entrance of booth and the waiter did not show up for another 5 minutes. Another 5 minutes passed and a different waitress showed up asking if we were ready. She did not tell us of any specials and we had to ask her the price of the bistec a lo pobre which she said was $26. We also asked her about other items we saw at the online menu but she said they weren't available. We decided to stay and order ceviche, lomo saltado, anticuchos and bistec a lo pobre. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered a chicha. There was no physical menu for children and she verbally told us the options. I ordered chicken tenders and fries for my toddler. She took our orders and food came out after 15 minutes. The meat was missing the sauce the menu said it came with, the ceviche tasted very lemony and the chicken tenders were more like chicken balls. The waitress never showed up with our drinks and we decided to just eat and go as the staff seemed to want to socialize more than tend to the customers. Once we were done, we asked for boxes and the check. Apparently, gratuity was already included and maybe thats why the service was so bad? She hardly came to check on us and to top it off she was surprised when we told her drinks never showed up to please take it off check. She didn't apologize or asked how the food was. She gave us boxes and off we left. Later, we realized the bistec a lo pobre was $28 instead of $26 and we had ordered two. I just wanted to leave at that point and not wait another 5 minutes for waitress to fix her mistake. The ad, as shown in picture, said all moms receive a flower but I guess having three kids with me wasn't enough for me to get one. We also noticed when we left their website said a party of 6 or more has gratuity included but we were a party of 5. What is shown online is very different than what you get in person and if the food was great I would gladly go back for at least takeout. Food is not worth it, the service for Mother's Day made it worst and the environment was mediocre at best. Prices were inconsistent and menu is not appealing. Not sure what happened here but changes should be made at least for Mother's Day. read more

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I've been to INCA Social twice now. Once as a group of 7 and another time as a group of 3. I enjoy the decorations and theme of the restaurant, plus the food is okay. This 2nd time around, there was a pungent smell, very sewage-like. Not sure if it was a gas leak of some sort but it was not something that could be ignored. I'd like to think that it was a one time thing. read more

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Ambiance: love the decor and the llamas in the front. Service: relaxes service. Not too pushy. Food: I came for ladies night which is on Thursdays. $2 margaritas from 3-7 and $5 after 7pm. There are food specials at well. Everything I've had were tasty. Their ceviche is a must. I came in with a group and the owner was super amazing. He is such a gracious host. I met him a few years ago when I met a friend there and he was very kind and personable. They do run specials throughout the year and it's a good time! read more

INCA Social - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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You really can't go wrong with the ceviche, they are fresh and very tasty. My chicken wasn't dry and had good sauce. The atmosphere was great and the drinks were good too. read more

INCA Social - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Wow this place is delicious! The tableside ceviche was the star of the show. The server explained the entire process, ingredients, and adjusted the spiciness and amount of toppings to our liking. Service was quick and everyone was kind and attentive! We also ordered the Peruvian sushi, beef lomo saltado, pescado a lo macho, and tequenos. They also brought out a very beautifully decorated board for the birthday dessert. The inside is spacious and decorated well. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes! read more

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This was my first time trying Peruvian food and it was so good!! The server was polite and very informative. I unfortunately couldn't eat the fries since it is fried in the same oil as the pork dishes (so definitely ask questions and be mindful to that). But a good alternative is the grilled potatoes which is so good with the Inca sauce!! They also offer a variety of mocktails. Overall the prices are reasonable and the environment is very upscale. read more

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After seeing so many reviews on Yelp about this place, I decided to check it out. I woke up craving Peruvian tamal on a nice Sunday afternoon. They have brunch items but I just wanted to order the tamal, which it was okay. The salsa criolla was good, the yellow sauce was good. Now, the Peruvian mule was the highlight of the meal lol. The decor and ambiance is super cool. I was tempted to take more pics but there was a lot of ppl and didn't want to get anyone uncomfortable Also, they have an "Amazonian collection," which it looked good but I was just not that hungry. I'm curious to see reviews from my fellow DMV yelpies. The service was efficient and the server was courteous. Parking, as expected, it's available and I got lucky to get a spot in the parking adjacent to this building. read more

INCA Social - Llama mural - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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This is a favorite for my sister and me. I really enjoy their Rosslyn location, so I'm happy I can get my fix closer to home. The servers are very friendly and are happy to answer our questions about the menu. I feel like I've had a decent variety of the menu here, and I'd say you can't miss with anything you choose. Their takes on classic drinks are refreshing and the food is so flavorful. It's right by the Metro, which is convenient but at the same time a little easy to miss, so definitely check it out! read more

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Peruvian restaurant right off the Dunn Loring metro. We came to try happy hour so I didn't try much of the regular menu. Probably my new favorite happy hour spot in the area. The prices are really good. I appreciate how patient the staff was with my friend who had lots of questions about the food. And from the different menu items we tried, I enjoyed it as well as the drinks were very good. Lots of eating inside. Staff was friendly. read more

INCA Social - Happy hour menu - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Inca Social in Vienna offers modern Peruvian cuisine and Nikkei food in a lively setting. Its interior creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere, boosted by a variety of cocktails. Dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado stand out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable during my visit. I enjoyed the Chicha Morada, a refreshing drink with a balanced mix of sweetness and tartness, and the Gnocchi Del Pacifico, a savory seafood dish with gnocchi in a delicious cream sauce with a slight tang. read more

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The vibes at Inca Social are unmatched! The ambiance is so fun with the colorful decor and vibrant lighting. Popped in on Thursday which happened to be ladies night! 2.99 margaritas were available and delicious! Ended up getting a variety of appetizers and some happy hour selections. Our favorite was the social bao which consisted of a fluffy bao buns stuffed to the brim with delicious and flavorful pork belly. A close runner up was the inca balls which were crispy, soft and full of meat filling. The sauces that they served up on each plate were also great complements. Literally all of the food we got was seasoned wonderfully and felt like a great value. I'd definitely reccomend the happy hour menu if you're interested in trying a variety of items for a good value. It was also great for sharing! The service was great and our food was brought out relatively quickly! Overall Inca Social is definitely a place to stop by if you're looking to try something new! Between the drinks and the apps this is a great place to socialize! read more

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Yum! Everything! It was hard to choose what to order because the whole menu looked good. Went for lunch on a weekday with my husband and parents. Everybody was able to order something they enjoyed and try something new. Also it was my birthday, and the cake was such a nice surprise (and tasty!) Ceviche is one of my favorite choices. Loved it, didn't notice a huge difference in flavor between the 3 in sampler, but was all still delicious. Margarita was so good with the blood orange topper Will definitely be back to try more menu options read more

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Excellent food! We were looking for something a little different and this definitely hit the spot. We had the sushi which was not something I was expecting, but it was unique and very tasty. We also enjoyed the empanadas. It is conveniently located next to the Metro which makes it ideal for a quick bite if you are catching the train. read more

INCA Social - EMPANADAS - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I went to Inca Social in Vienna for brunch with a friend. We had a great time. We ordered the Ceviche Nikkei and it was super tasty. We each had a chicha morada mimosa. The flavored brunch mimosas can be refilled for $1, which is a great deal. I had the Inca breakfast from the brunch menu. The portions were huge. The food was all really good. The server was friendly and prompt. The restaurant ambiance was cute and decorative. Overall, I really liked Inca Social and would definitely come back. read more

INCA Social - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I came here for a special event they had with alpacas! It was so cool to be able to dine near the adorable and friendly alpacas in their outdoor seating area! The service was quick despite it being a crowded and busy night. I made I reservation so I didn't have to wait for a table. The menu had some really interesting and unique options. There was a good balance of traditional Peruvian dishes and fusion dishes. I got the social bao with pork belly. The flavor was good but the pork belly was a little bit tough. The Inca Balls with cheese inside were delicious. I would like to try the beef next time and I'm also curious about their sushi! read more

We came here for a group dinner last Wednesday. The restaurant was partly filled around 6pm. It was my first time trying Peruvian food so I was excited. I was not familiar with many of the options on the menu. The staff was very helpful with providing great advice. We started with a round of drinks. The Chicha Rum was delicious. The Latin Ice was bitter and did not have much flavor. The Inca Kolada was very strong and had an interesting mix. The rest of our group decided to stick with beers. For food I decided to try the Peruvian Sushi. I ordered the Acevichado Roll and the Tumi Roll. They were the top favorites on the menu. The presentation for the sushi was awesome. They were very similar but had very distinct tastes. They were packed with fried shrimp and topped with cream cheese and avocado. I ordered two rolls of five pieces each and it was enough to fill me up for dinner. For dessert we ordered the Sweet Sampler. This gave us a variety of items to try instead of ordering one piece of cake. It came with alfajores, churros, tres leches, suspiro, and flan. I love flan and tres leches so those were amazing. It was my first time trying alfajores and churros. They were very sweet and delicious. You can't go wrong with any of the options. Inca Social was a cool place to try. If I am in the mood for Peruvian food I will stop by here again. read more

INCA Social - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I went there 2 times the price is insanely high for what they have personally my opinion. Very salty for me. 1st time seating was horrible in the way of everyone. 2nd time they gave us a limited menu when they could have given us the regular menu. Not attentive at all. Again. Could pay that price somewhere else. Definitely other options. Game days they ask for you to spend at least $200-$300. OUTRAGEOUS read more

Very open restaurant with a bar and high tops available. Good for large groups and kid friendly. Service was great! We loved everything so much we forgot to take pictures of anything except the drinks! We got the sampler ceviche (highly recommend), Inca balls (thought the cheese was better than the beef) to start with. Ordered the chaufa rice for the kids, which they loved. And the tallarin verde with steak. For drinks we got the chicha rum and the Inca-Kolada. Everything was delicious! We can't wait to go back! If we had to have one criticism, it would be that the music is too loud. Could barely hear the conversation with our party as well as the waitstaff. read more

INCA Social - Inca kolada - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Went to this place recently as it was new for everyone in the family. Food was great! Lots of new things to try and I would go back to order something different each time. I don't eat meat and there were still plenty of options for me. The only reasons I gave 4 stars instead of 5 are because my dish (Inca Tacu Tacu with shrimp) was a little too salty, and we were kind of ignored by our waitress toward the end. I think we waited about 20-25 minutes after we told her no thank you to dessert/we'd like the check. She was waiting on a very large group of people, but she walked by us a lot. Otherwise, would recommend! read more

Inca Social is a fun and tasty place to go to for a good passion fruit pisco sour, a visit with a friendly llama or a delicious meal of small plates or typical Peruvian main dishes. We like a variety so we normally stack the table with chicken and beef empanadas, Inca balls in cheese and beef, a really good ceviche classico mixto, wings and then a pescado macho. The décor is springlike and there is even an area by the bar that you can use for more private events. When the weather is nice, you can sit outside and, on special occasions you can pet the very adorable llamas they bring over to the restaurant from a nearby farm. If you would like to watch sports, there are several TV's and sometimes they drop down the really big projector screen. The vibe is casual and friendly and the food and service are consistently good. There is plenty of free (2 hours) parking at a nearby garage. read more

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Don't make a reservation there's no point. They'll make you wait and give away tables to walk ins, host with glasses rude asf and seriously gotta be replaced. Save ya money read more

I have been stalking Inca Social on IG for some time and was intriguing by the food and overall ambiance. My goal is to one day stop by when they have the Alpacas there. We stopped by the Mosaic District for the holiday pop up market, which was very busy. So we decided to finally check Inca Social out. It was a few minutes down the road, so we drove down and found parking nearby. We got there around 2:15pm on a Sunday. It wasn't busy, so we were seated right away. They have a pretty decent selection and menu. I wanted to try a few different things so we ordered the classic device with shrimp, causa rellena (chicken), and chicken empanadas. My daughter ordered the Buffalo wings with steak fries. We also grabbed drinks. I went with a capirinha, which is one of my absolute favs! I have to admit that there's was pretty tasty and probably one of the best I've had recently. My husband ordered a peruvian lager, which he enjoyed. The food didn't take very long. The empanadas were tasty and the sauce included added just the perfect flavor. The causa was also delicious. It came with three, but we're small, so it's perfect for sampling and sharing with others. The shrimp ceviche was really good. It had the perfect amount of lime, corn, shrimp, onion and sweet potato. Not to mention the plantain chips! My daughter liked the wings as well. Overall, I loved the ambiance and food here. The service was good as well. They checked on us a few times, but it did take a while for someone to come by when we first sat down. We would definitely come back and maybe take advantage of brunch. read more

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I was wanting something different so thought id get some ceviche. I usually only eat when I go to Peru so trying ceviche locally can be very hot or miss. I found this place online and went to check it out. It's a nice size restaurant and TV's in different areas with soccer on. Wait staff is very active so that's good. The ceviche classic was very good and like I had in Peru. I had went to exercise earlier that day so thought I'd try the arroz con pollo too. I didn't really like it. It wasn't like in Peru with the color or texture. Others may like it but not what I'm used too. Baked chicken with deep color green rice. The chicken looked fried but the waitress said it was from cooking in the sauce. Odd to me. The passion fruit Pisco sour was ok. At any rate for me the fish ceviche was good and I would go back for that. I'd have to give another main dish a try to see. read more

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Here's my thing about this place: they have great food. Here's my other thing: it's very specifically Incan type fusion. So if you're into that kind of food, you'll be in heaven. On the one hand, the ceviche has some of the best portioned fish I've ever had, and the flavors are great. However on some occasions I felt that the ceviche was almost too thickly cut, and the sauce too heavy. Still great, more just not my cup of tea at all times. They do have some interesting fusion dishes, like their take on sushi rolls. One of the better things I find I like is the seafood in general: the seafood platters with the mussels, shrimp, fish, and calamari had that delightful seafood taste you want in a fresh seafood dish. Bottom line: You might love it, and even if you don't, you'll leave it saying it was good food, but just not your taste preference. Bonus: They have a happy hour menu with food + drinks from M-F until 6, so that's always a plus. Their drinks are notably strong. Ceviche is very large and thickly cut, which is great for sharing. read more

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I love Inca Social!!! 2023 was the year of me discovering Lomo Saltado and the Lomo Saltado Huancaina variant, my absolute favorite. when they partnered with my favorite Spanish tapas place in the area (Sabores Tapas Bar in Arlington!!!) I noticed that they had my favorite dish on the menu so I needed to come back and try it. I stopped by during happy hour with a friend and we both ordered Lomo Saltado with the Huancaina pasta - the waitress commented that that's the best thing on the menu (I came another separate time and my other waitress also said the exact same thing lol). The Lomo is exquisite with savory umami, delicious mouth dancing flavor. We ended up chatting for a long time, the bartender dropped off complementary drinks for us, which was so unexpected and amazing. the second time I came, they dropped off coupons for our table as well which was so nice. I also like their weekly specials I remember that Thursday is two dollar margaritas for ladies, which is an amazing deal. on another day I believe they do chicken Saltado for $10? Chicken isn't my favorite for the dish but $10 is a great price. I love their decor, very Peruvian with the llama representation. It's never too busy or loud when I stop by and the employees are consistently nice. I also like the parking isn't too difficult to find nearby and it's conveniently located near a metro stop. I can't wait to go back, especially now that Rice Culture has opened up down the street for dessert! read more

INCA Social - LOMO A LA HUANCAINA - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I've been here before for drinks but this was my first time for happy hour/ dinner. I came with a couple of girlfriends on a Friday night to enjoy HH. What was I waiting for?! The food was amazing! We shared the chicken causas and veggie causas, my first time trying this dish- so good! It's a cold appetizer and I loved it so much. We also shared the chicken empanadas and they were also very good. I don't know what the cheese balls were called, but they reminded me of arancini - they were so tasty. I'm very picky about Latin & Hispanic food because of my background and I have to say, I was so impressed with the flavors and spices and texture of the food. I can't wait to try more dishes next time! Pros: food, service, happy hour prices & drinks Cons: they were out of paper towels in the bathroom & the bar stools were not comfortable All in all I look forward to coming back in the near future ! read more

INCA Social - Cheesy balls - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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The $15 bottomless mimosas is a great deal! The purple corn chicha morada mimosa was hands-down my favorite and taste like mullied wine with a subtle sweetness. The Passionfruit was my 2nd favorite followed by the Pineapple Mimosa and the classic mimosa with OJ was my least favorite. I don't believe the mimosas are offered a la carte, just get the deal! If you are looking for a cocktail, the Passion Flower cocktail is also really good. I wasn't a fan of the housemade Nazca Veggie Burger. Sadly no explosion of flavor and just a bland patty resembling an Impossible burger patty. Where were the veggies? The best part of the meal was the crispy sweet potato fries! Service was nice and gave a complimentary slice of chocolate cake to my friend for her birthday. There's lots of indoor seating and some outdoor seating. I wish there were more vegetarian options on the menu besides salad. Might come back to try some of the apps and brunch. read more

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Fresh and authentic Peruvian food. Service was quick, attentive, and food came out quickly. Happy hour menu wasn't like many other places filled with fried quick send snacks- they took their time with developing this! All 6 dollars and all worth it. Highly recommend the mussels and beef heart skewer! Saw some vegetarian items on the menu as well- will definitely be back! read more

Considering how often I've passed by this place I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it! I absolutely love the vibes here. It's a cute date spot (my table was near the wall and had bag hooks which is always a plus) and they have a some neon lights and a cute alpaca doll in the front. For the food: we tried lots on the happy hour menu! Like everything was $6 so don't expect the portion size to be big but man I loved their al pastor tacos the most!!! The crispy she'll tasted homemade and was soo crunchy and the meat was flavorful and juicy. I also liked the causas (it was my first time trying that dish in general) and we got one chicken and one veggie causa and both were very refreshing and reminded me of potato/chicken salad! Personally I wasn't the biggest fan of their pork chicharrones because the meat tasted pretty dry to me and tough to chew although it was crispy but it also wasn't very flavorful and the light honey mustard(?) sauce on the side didn't complement it well (and maybe it's supposed to be like but it is just not my preferred type of meat!). As for the fun fries, they were drizzled in similar sauces from the other dishes and sprinkled generously with cheese! I love that they came piping hot and were crispy and thick. I definitely want to come back and try their brunch and mimosas!! Service was excellent! read more

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Highly recommend going early even on a weekday, or making a reservation. We came in around 5:30 PM and had fast service with delicious food served quickly, but because our their great happy hour it was POPPIN' shortly after 6 PM. Everything was delicious and our server, Cesar, was great! Here's what we ordered: TEQUEÑOS Mozzarella cheese inside a wonton wrap, flash fried, served with our avocado lime sauce LOMO A LA HUANCAINA Our Lomo Saltado served over risotto or linguine pasta, cooked with our creamy huancaina sauce and parmesan cheese $1 happy hour wings with a Peruvian green sauce $2 margarita read more

INCA Social - TEQUEÑOS, LOMO A LA HUANCAINA, $1 happy hour wings with a Peruvian green sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

When we're craving nearby Peruvian food, Inca is our go-to restaurante. Very decent food and the service is always friendly and welcoming. I'd love to see some sort of passion fruit dessert on the menu - lady can dream, right? The men in my family noted that the lomo saltado dish shrunk a bit... that seems to be the case with other restaurants as well. La inflación... surely we'll be back again. read more

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This is my second time eating at Inca, first time I ate here for dinner and this time for lunch. The atmosphere is so cute -- bright colorful murals with lamas, a floral swing set with a hola mi amor sign and floral chandeliers. Love it so much! For lunch during the weekdays they have a 20% off your food and who doesn't love a discount? The mixto ceviche was delicious and it came with these pine nuts or corn nuts or something that absolutely made the dish! My only complaint was that I wanted some chips For dinner my friend and I shared some plates, everything was #nomnom delicious but the noise level was LOUD. I left with a full, happy, tummy but a hoarse voice that night and the following day. Shouting the whole time is not ideal. read more

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Very nice ambiance; inviting open space and nicely decorated. Great menu choices; drinks are delicious. I tried a few items on the menu; the drinks and tres leches cake were my favorites. Service was excellent; everyone was friendly and helpful. I will go again for happy hour. read more

INCA Social - PULPO ANTICUCHERO - Peruvian Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Loved the Sushi, music and good staff. Francinny and Cesar took good care of my table.

Appetizers: chicken causa and papa a la hunancaina. My favorite was the chicken causa which is basically chicken salad on top of potatoes. The papa aka la hunancaina had some unique sauce to it such was interesting but this dish was very basic with boiled potatoes and the sauce was only the unique part of it lol Main entrees: tallerina verde with chicken and ajie de gallenia. The tallerina was good! It has a pesto flavored sauce to it which i enjoyed. The chicken was Juicy and flavorful. The ajie was my least favorite. This was basically stew (based on the menu) and i dsnt think the sauce was interesting and unique but not my favorite. The rice was not good at all lol this taste like dayS old rice that was never heated up properly. I did get their tres leche dessert (not picture) and it was great! Honestly the dessert was the star of this place. No parking at the mosaic location near the place but there is a free parking garage on weekends near the metro that you can park and walk too. I was disappointment with the food for what we paid. read more

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First off, their cocktails are really good and refreshing here. I got their new chicha morada margarita. The restaurant has a nice ambience. Not sure if I'd want to come in when it's busy because there are a lot of tables that can seem like they're too close to each other. The staff were nice and they kept cleaning up our food right after we were done, very attentive. The food is not bad, but not amazing either. A lot of the dishes lacked a bit of flavour. I would definitely recommend asking for a side sauce of ají, this made the food so much better. Little disappointed in the portions, especially because of the price of the items. Maybe I just need to try something else from their menu. Would definitely like to try another cocktail from here. read more

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We went there to celebrate my birthday! The happy hour menu was great. I really loved the margarita. However, they don't allow you to order more drinks until you completely finish the drink, so that's a bit disappointing. The ambiance inside the restaurant is suitable for friends, dates or event just a night out if you don't feel like cooking. Parking is a bit confusing. Street parking follows metro regulations but there's garages where you can park for 2 hours for free. read more

We came for their 4 yr anniversary. They had alpacas that you could pet & feed , which make sure to check out when they will be there @mypetalpaca We got free concha parmesana. The highlight dish was the Peruvian sushi, which was like ceviche on a sushi Come during their happy hours 3-7 pm. During the weekdays as Monday is kids eat free, Taco Tuesday is $10 and Chicken/veggie Saltados for $10! Lastly, they had live Peruvian music and dancers there's free parking at Harris Teeter for 2 hrs. Always love eating here read more

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I've been to this location multiple times. Once for a rehearsal dinner and once for lunch. Both times the food has been phenomenal. Service has also been great both times we've gone. Inside you'll find very trendy decor along with a nice big bar where they have happy hours with accompanying speciality drinks. I like forward to going back and trying more on the menu. read more