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    Inkas Irvine

    4.1 (677 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    INKAS IRVINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    chicken picante, lomo saltado, pollo saltado
    Lauren H.

    Hidden Peruvian spot perfect for people who work nearby in Irvine - it's kind of pricey but the food comes in large portions and is so flavorful. So far the lomo saltado, chicken picante and alfajores cookies are my favorites. Having visited multiple times, service has been consistently good! There's a large lot shared with neighboring offices and both indoor, outdoor patio seating (with shade under a large tree).

    Best cookies!!!
    Miriam G.

    Best hidden gem. Food always great, never a wait. Plus the staff and owner super friendly. Have been coming here for 18 years. Oh and best Peruvian cookies anywhere.

    Heather T.

    Stopped in for a quick drink. Enjoyed their red sangria outside on the patio. The sangria was tasty and refreshing! They have all day happy hour specials. Already had lunch but when I went in to pay everything smelled soo good! Have to go back again for lunch next time.

    Ziad A.

    Came for a corporate lunch, it was good. Plenty of seating, can get rushed and busy fast. Service was great and staff was nice. Food is peruvian so def unique and different

    Empanadas,  Huancaina (Spicy Cheese Sauce), Chicha Morada and Extra Bread
    J A.

    I've been to Inkas many times before, but it had been a while since my last visit. I decided to treat myself to a solo dinner here last weekend, and it was phenomenal, even better than I remembered. I was greeted right away and seated quickly, which made for a great start. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with a bright and colorful space and both indoor and outdoor seating. I chose to sit inside and really enjoyed the ambiance. For food, I ordered a variety of empanadas: steak and mushroom, chicken, and a steak empanada served with amarillo dressing. The steak and mushroom was my personal favorite, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I also had the huancaína potatoes, which were absolutely delicious, and paired everything with a chicha morada that was incredibly refreshing and tasty. Before heading out, I grabbed some alfajores cookies, and they were so good. Even though it's about a 15-20 minute drive for me, it's completely worth it. I will definitely be back again soon.

    Chicken Picante (Stew)
    Angelica L.

    Inkas was such a delightful place to dine! My friends and I ate here on a warm sunny weekday afternoon, and the outdoor ambiance was just perfect for catching up over some delicious food and drinks. The service was very friendly and the food came out in a very reasonable time. Now onto the good stuff: Ceviche: 5/5. The ceviche was outstanding! So flavorful and had the perfect amount of acidity. It was a great appetizer and very shareable for 3 people. Highly recommend. Chicken picante: 4/5. Picante is my favorite Peruvian dish of all time. While Inka's rendition was not my favorite version of this dish that I've tried, jt did not disappoint. It had great flavor and the chicken was not dry at all. I'd likely order something different next time, but this wasn't still delicious. I will definitely be returning to Inkas the next time I am craving Peruvian food or want a nice outdoor spot to dine at. I'd definitely love to come here with my dogs! Do yourself a favor and try Inkas out!

    Lomo saltado and civiche (fish and shrimp).
    Sonia L.

    Second time coming here and it's incredible. If you know what Peruvian food supposed to taste like, it's this. Service is very friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back :)

    Chicha Morada (left) and Maracuya (right)
    emilee r.

    Came around 8pm on a Monday night. The outside seating was very picturesque and the music was great too. The service was amazing--everyone was so kind and very attentive, checking up on us throughout the meal. Everything we ordered was really tasty too: Shrimp Ceviche: 9/10 Fish Ceviche: 9/10 Tallarin Verde Chicken (Pasta): 8/10 (my bf thought it was 10/10) Lomo Saltado: 9/10 Nutella and banana Empanadas: 8/10 (filling was amazing but wish there was bigger portion and better quality ice cream. still super delicious tho!!) Chicha Morada: 10/10 Maracuya: 10/10 Inka Kola: 6/10 Overall, fantastic meal!! I'm so surprised this isn't a more popular spot because the service and food was seriously excellent. Definitely coming back!

    Peruvian Paella
    Daph H.

    Inkas is a cute restaurant tucked in an office park, with indoor and outdoor seating. They specialize in Peruvian food and will give you bread and aji, the slightly spicy green sauce . We started with some fish ceviche that came with yam, potato and cancha, Peruvian corn nuts. I got the Peruvian paella, which had plenty of perfectly cooked seafood - even the calamari was tender! My husband got the seafood picante stew spicy, but it wasn't very spicy (and I'm a spice wimp). Service was very attentive. Recommend sitting outdoors, weather permitting. Plenty of parking in the lot.

    Lomo Saltado
    Antonius B.

    Had lunch with a group of 4. We sat outdoors and enjoyed a fairly quick lunch. We were served drinks and bread to dip in the wonderful green sauce. Ordered the Lomo Saltado and it was delicious. Fries could have been a bit crispier, but soaked in the beef broth and topped with the green sauce it was amazing. Service was consistent for what you would expect on a busy lunch period, drinks were kept full and the staff was friendly. Definitely look forward to coming back and trying a couple of other dishes.

    Jason R.

    Roger and the owner are so amazing. I live kind of far from here but every time we come in they are so welcoming and the food is amazing. Vibes are immaculate as well.

    Brett L.

    Love the outside seating area. Under the canopy of a huge tree, it's so nice a shady. In the middle of all these industrial office buildings there is the highly enjoyable setting that allows you to forget you're in the hustle and bustle of the grind. Great food, but I have to admit I get the chicken picante almost all the time. It's my favorite dish here and I love it. You get this great fresh bread and butter to start. It's always pillowy and delicious. The bottle of green sauce is earthy, vibrant, fresh and a little spicy. So good!! I've been here with friends and everyone enjoyed their meals. I've not been let down by this place yet. It can get busy with all of the tables and offices nearby, so service can be a little spotty at times.

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    this place is a hidden gem. the outdoor seating is perfect and i loved the chicken chaufa and seafood paella.

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    Wasn't busy on a weekend lunch. Perfect for a leisurely meal with friends. Service was great. But the beef picante was salty.

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    I have been going to Inkas for years and the food is always excellent! Staff is very friendly. Great for eating in or to go.

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    Thank you so much Greg! We love having you:)

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    Puerto Madero

    Puerto Madero

    4.6(271 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Worth the Drive from the South Bay…read more Another Eat the World LA find -- and one of my favorite discoveries for Argentinian food! I will literally drive all the way from the South Bay to Santa Ana for the empanadas at Puerto Madero Argentinian Market & Bakery. As someone who is half Argentinian, I'm pretty particular about Argentinian food, and especially empanadas and chimichurri. I criticize almost every chimichurri I try at restaurants that serve it. These empanadas are baked, not fried, generously stuffed, flavorful, and incredibly well-priced for the quality and portion. They don't skimp on the filling -- the empanadas are thick and packed with protein, which makes them feel like an actual meal rather than mostly pastry. And the chimichurri is one of the most authentic I've found. That alone is worth talking about! I've picked up empanadas to bring to all kinds of people, and they consistently get the same reaction. My mom, who is Argentinian-born, loves them. My best friend's family, who is fully Argentinian, praises them. Even my Mexican grandmother has declared them some of the best empanadas she's had. That's a pretty impressive range of approval. I've walked in and ordered a dozen on the spot, placed orders for dozens ahead of time, and also tried other items like the Choripán and beef Milanesa sandwich. Everything has been consistently delicious. Whether I'm grabbing a few for myself, ordering a dozen for family, or bringing a big batch to share, Puerto Madero never disappoints. For me, this is absolutely one of those places where the drive from the South Bay to Santa Ana is completely worth it. If you love Argentine food -- especially empanadas -- put this place on your list.

    I've stopped by here a few times over the years and I fell in love with the different varieties of…read moresoft drinks and hot foods available to eat and to.take home. It's mostly a small market for Latinos who are not Mexican but they also offer a deli area and hot foods like French fries and sandwiches popular in South America. Definitely want to come back get more of the ham and cheese sandwiches. If you are in the area, definitely recommend you stop by and give it a try.

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    Puerto Madero - We got chicken, beef and spinach and ricotta. So good!!

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    We got chicken, beef and spinach and ricotta. So good!!

    SaborCito - Cazuelita Mixta (bowl of seafood in our cocktail mix)

    SaborCito

    4.5(52 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    I came here last night (I will post of picture of my receipt with the date and time) the food truck…read moreI believe is their #2 truck at address 1120 W 17th Street Santa Ana Ca 92706. I got Carne Asada fries with Cheese and Cilantro. Immediately after eating like about 30 mins later I started to feel extremely sick. I started throwing up in massive loads all night and all morning today. I had to call off of work and I'm at the ER as I'm writing this review to see if I got food poisoning. My boyfriend got plain fried and he was okay. So I'm thinking either the meat or the cheese was rotten. I do not recommend coming here for your healthy and safety. I still feel like shit and I'm still throwing up today. This was the worse experience I've ever had. ----- The owner wrote back to my Google review with no accountability stating they have been audited by the health department. That doesn't mean anything to me. I'm sure they prepare for the audits in advance but I got sick after eating their food. Maybe the meat or cheese was rotten for that day but I wouldn't be here writing this review for no reason. It's 12:31pm 04/15/25 and I have not stopped throwing up. I feel like I need to let people know to prevent this happening to them. It's horrible!

    I had never before tried the Saborcito food truck. Very happy to see that Suavecito has many…read moredifferent businesses operating around Santa Ana. I will be looking for.this truck from now on. Menu has a good amount of options. Food was well cooked and staff were friendly and professional. Since it's a good truck, the ambience is casual. If anyone sees this truck around town. You should check them out. Hope they continue to show up at Suavecito events.

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