Excellent food, if you like cilantro...and I love cilantro. Their rice had just enough heat and the cilantro chicken soup was really the star of the show. But the fried plantains, the arroz con pollo, and the chicken saltada were all very good. Props to our postmates driver as well because this place is a little far from me and the food came hot!! That is a rarity. I mention the cilantro thing because some people have (I guess it's like an allergy or condition) that makes cilantro taste offensive. But again, I love cilantro. Expansive menu as well offing a lot of options...give it a try if in the area!! read more

Amazing food! Wonderful service. Our server was patient with us and provided us great customer service. My family and I enjoyed the food very much. Will definitely come again. read more

Delicious food, great service, good location close to work. Highly recommend their chicken dishes

-- Editing my 2017 review to provide better context in response to the recent 2020 response by the owner, Ms. Ingrid G. Ms. Ingrid G., thank you for your response. Peruvian is one of my favorite cuisines. I visited in 2017 and got several dishes to go. We ate it very soon nearby. Perhaps it was just a bad batch or because it was ordered to go. -- read more

Inkas Irvine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Mildly disappointing starting with the fact that their food does not deliver great Peruvian fare, or for that matter, sizable amounts. The items ordered: Parihuela (Seafood soup), $20+? This one had an acceptable broth, but the other ingredients barely made the cut. Diced potatoes in this dish discredit the whole concept of the dish, an addition apparently intended to give more substance to an otherwise modest selection of ingredients. Calamari rings, which arrive prepackaged and are used just about in every Peruvian restaurant, were tasteless and chewy. As a whole this Parihuela was plain average. 3 Stars. Peruvian Paella, $20? First Paella is from Spain, a very delicate and long cooking process where saffron is basically mandatory, and the many traditional ingredients make it a monumental plate, sort of speak, if done right very delicious. This green version would be the laughing stock of Paella enthusiasts everywhere, where rice occupied 85% of the plate, and the ingredients and peas and carrots the rest. This variation lacked across the board. 2.5 Stars. Ceviche, $18.50? When asked what kind of fish, the response was Sea Bass, and one of my lovely companions disagreed entirely, but still was the best of the Trio. 3.5 Stars. Lucuma Ice Cream, $6 each? Sold everywhere and not top of the line, but certainly refreshing. 3 Stars. Chicha Morada, $3.50? Peruvian drink made from purple corn. Water was clean tasting, restrooms clean. Service was nice, turns out the staff lacked a single citizen from Peru at the time. Many seem to enjoy this place a little of the grid. 3 Stars. read more

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Good, tasty Peruvian food. Very reliable in terms of flavor. Plenty of parking and relatively easy for take-out. It is in a business complex so don't be confused if it doesn't look like the "right" place as you're turning in. Portions are a little small for some of the dishes, especially the ceviche. Service was friendly. read more

Such a great find. Love the location! What you'd expect from the food when eating Peruvian. Hits all the marks, bold, flavorful and fresh. Good size portion too. Employees were super friendly! read more

Outdoor dining is currently available!! The one thing that exceeded my taste expectations was the Peruvian paella. The assortment of different types of seafood which varies with shrimp, calamari, mussels, etc was so complimenting with the rice as well as the onions that gave it a good balance. The rice itself had much flavor from the seafood and the smoky aroma from how this dish was prepared. However, the lomo saltado was disappointing. The sirloin meat was too dry and the marination was too weak, I was unable to get much flavor from it. The fries itself were very starchy and soggy so I recommend ordering other dishes besides this. There is an unlimited service of bread and spicy green dipping sauce if you are looking forward to dining in. read more

Inkas Irvine - Lomo Saltado and Peruvian Paella - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Reasonably priced food with good portion sizes. Visited this spot for lunch, showed up at 11:30 and just beat the crowd. It quickly filled up with people from all the surrounding businesses. The atmosphere is pretty casual , if the weather is right I recommend eating in their patio area. We started with the empanadas , tried one of each ( chicken, beef , veggie) the chicken was the most flavorful but all where very good. For the entree's we ordered the arroz con pollo and the pollo picante . The arroz con pollo was very very good , the chicken was seasoned nicely . The pollo picante was good , but they allow you to choose the level of heat and I went medium, big mistake as it wasn't nearly hot enough or flavorful enough for my taste. So that was more my fault, but it was still good. Overall good experience would recommend this spot. read more

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I ate here for a lunch celebration with some colleagues from work. This was my first visit here but am familiar with Peruvian food since I have been to two other local Peruvian restaurants. The place was nice, air conditioned, reasonably priced with friendly service. I was not a fan of the parking lot here. I ordered the Tallarin Verde Steak which is lightly breaded steak served with pasta coated with spinach-basil sauce. The steak was good but I was really impressed with the spinach-basil sauce. Many places screw this up by not serving enough or having a very runny consistency. This was served perfectly with plenty of sauce and the sauce was consistent and was not runny at all. My colleagues all enjoyed their food and I will be back. 4 stars! read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Why do Peruvian places always have "Inka" in their name? This restaurant is hidden within a business park and you'd never find it if you were driving down the street. I understand it gets crazy-busy at lunch time on the weekdays. I came for dinner on a Saturday night and was surprised to see the place was full - we got the last open table. It's not a fancy place but it's comfortable, tastefully decorated and good for having conversation. The owners are Peruvian as is the food. Specifically the food is northern Peruvian. The owners acted as our servers and couldn't have been more friendly and efficient. Top notch service was provided all night. We got empanadas as appetizers. The shell was different from what I've had anywhere else - flakey, light and buttery-delicious. The beef filling and chicken filling were both excellent. They also served a big basket of fresh bread at our table with a squirt bottle full of spicy green sauce to dip it in. I ordered Bisteck a lo Pobre (Steak & Eggs). Our entrees came out quickly - less than ten minutes after ordering. The steak was prepared medium well and was topped with deliciously yolk-runny eggs. The fries were cooked perfectly (not greasy at all while slightly crunchy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside) as was the white rice and the ever-so-slightly-sweet sliced plantains. I washed it all down with Peru's #1 soft drink, Inca Kola. A bit of worthless trivia: since Coke was unable to displace Inca Kola from their #1 spot even after years and years of heavy marketing, they bought the company a few years ago! My Peruvian wife gave this place a huge thumbs-up and I personally enjoyed the food here as much as, if not more than, any Peruvian restaurant I've eaten at. read more

Inkas Irvine - Bisteck a lo Pobre (Steak & Eggs) - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

WARNING - CATERING - FOOD ROBBERY!!!! I try very hard to not write or give horrible reviews but in this case I felt if I didn't let others know, I would not be doing my Yelp job of sharing the truth. First off, Peruvian food is one of my FAVE cuisines. Finding one to cater the large size I do daily is challenging. When this restaurant came up on the catering radar, I jumped at it to give them a try. I think I cater enough dinners everyday to know what others are charging and providing for what you pay for. All in all, most restaurants come up pretty fair on pricing/quantity. For this catering with Inka....I paid $950.00. Since it was a catering job, I won't even review on service since I didn't get any. This review is solely on their pricing and what you REALLY get for your money. Having dealt with hundreds of restaurants, I have to say I've never ever been so disappointed and angry that it felt like FOOD ROBBERY! As you can see from my photos, I've captured 3 dishes that I felt really was a HUGE FOOD RIP OFF!!! 01. Sweet Potato Fries (Full Tray) $39.50 - 1 STAR - Looking at the photos, you can clearly see that this will NOT feed 10 ppl. I'm not sure what they were thinking. When the lids were pulled back, the 2 delivery drivers were embarrassed that they were charging this much money for that LITTLE food. As much as I eat, I also cook a lot as well and I KNOW for a fact that Sweet Potatoes are cheap to buy. But for the food sake, the fries were soggy and flavorless. FOOD ROBBERY!!!!!!!!!!! 02. Chicken Porteno (Full Tray) $140 - 0 STAR Chicken Breast With Minced Onions, Tomatoes, And Imported Chili Peppers, Simmered In A Zesty Tangy Sauce. - There was exactly 10 THINLY sliced Chicken Breasts. We didn't see any tomatoes but tons of minced Onions. I think when you pay $140 for a full tray, you would expect to get a full tray of food RIGHT!!! When the staff came to eat, only 6 ppl were able to get a piece of the chicken before it was completely gone. I catered for 50 ppl and this just doesn't cut it...ESPECIALLY when you pay $140. 03. Beef Saltado (Half Tray) - $70 - 1 STAR French Fries And Beef Sauteed With Onions And Tomatoes - Well, what more can I say. The same pattern went for this item as well. A very thin layer of beef at the bottom of the tray and LOADS of Onions and Potatoes. Is this a Food Nightmare? Is this a bad bad food dream? I wished it was. But with 50 employees to witness this embarrassment for the restaurant, this was indeed REAL. Needless to say, this would've been an easy weekly $1000 catering order had they not ripped us off. That's an easy easy $4000+ a month in INCOME! These people are truly nuts to mess this order up. Perhaps dining in at the restaurant would be a better option. If this is what they are doing to big catering orders, I can't imagine how they are charging folks who dine in. The other items we ordered were 3 Rice dishes, 1 Salad, 2 Vegetarian dishes and bread which I didn't have any issues with, but then again, those were cheaper dishes. VERDICT - I will never order food from this restaurant ever again! Not only did they just lose out on a huge catering deal but 50 employees will NEVER go to dine at their restaurant either. BTW - Food was not that great anyways! Inka Grill's food is way better and service is consistent and they would never rip their customers off in prices/portions. Please don't waste your money here if you are looking to feed people. There are way more better Peruvian Restaurants than this... THANKS BUT NO THANK YOU INKA!!! read more

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Good service, great food. I enjoyed the punch drink, and the chicken and rice. Apparently the green sauce is the thing to try. read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

It's been so long since I've been here and I never remember that it's there even though it's so close to me. So when Melissa O suggested lunch, I was happy to come here. I tried Melissa's parihuela -- really really good! I might have to order that next time! I had the arroz con mariscos which had great flavor with calamari, shrimp, fish and mussel (just one) in it. Their aji sauce was super spicy this time so it added a serious kick to anything I added it to. I really have to remember that Inka's is here! read more

Hidden office park treasure. Fantastic food, people, and prices.

Took a while to find cause it was deep inside a corporate office complex. Kinda felt like those long WOW treks to get there... which makes sense since Blizzard is across the street. However, I must say it's definitely worth the effort! This place is a solid 5 stars. Not like a "hmm 4 or 5 and maybe I'll round up if I get extra free bread" situation. Service 5 star Food 5 star Atmosphere 5 star We ending coming here for the first time as an impromptu date night with the wife. She wanted Paella because she misses the Paella man in Bangkok (another review another time after COVID). Paella 10/10 Chicken Picante 9.9/10 Beef Picante 9.9/10 Why not a perfect 10? Cause I would've thought it would be spicier for medium. Will have to go back for highest level! Very happy to discover this find. It'll be a regular spot for us from now on. (Will have to post pictures next time because the food was too good and gone before we realized we gotta take pics for Yelp or the review ain't legit right?!?) read more

I never had Peruvian food, but I like it! I didn't go to the restaurant, we had it catered for our work lunch. One of my coworkers is Peruvian and she said it was okay, but honestly, I like it! The green rice was delicious! It may have needed more cilantro, the beef was delicious and flavorful! The tomato and onions gave it an extra touch. We also had the chicken platter. The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce for the chicken was really good, if you dip it in there it gave it flavor. Since one of my coworkers know the owner, we got free empanadas. That was the best! It was nice and crunchy and the limon dip gave it an extra zest! I don't really know Peruvian food, but it was good to me! I ate 2 plates for lunch then got into a food coma and felt sluggish the whole work day... (don't eat too much) read more

Inkas Irvine - yuum! - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

When I go to a Peruvian restaurant, I always default to the lomo (steak) saltado. I guess that's how I judge a Peruvian restaurant. The lomo saltado here was just A-OK. Nothing special to write home about. The portion was kind of small and the steak was a little overcooked for my liking. This place has high ratings but I actually think that Costa Mesa's Inka Grill's lomo saltado is better. And they have lower ratings than Inka's Restaurant. To each their own I guess. We sat outside on the patio for lunch and it was a hot day. Service was sub-par and we had empty drinks for quite some time... twice. Perhaps sitting inside in the AC would have been the better choice. read more

Hidden gem in a business complex. Best Peruvian food I have tasted in OC.

Outdoor seating! Peruvian food! Amazing. I will definitely be back. It was a great atmosphere. The female server we had was so nice and her hospitality rocked! read more

Inkas Irvine - Beef Combinado - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

During this time of Covid-19 and the "Shelter In" mandate, I just wanted to say that Inka's is still open, still serving excellent food, to go, and now thanks to good CA mask wearers (yay, us!), they are open to dine in, too! I've had to move up to Glendale, CA, for my job and we went down just this past weekend to visit close friends for a birthday meeting. They wore masks and gloves the whole time. We wore masks until we sat down. Everything was still excellent! Any chance I can get to go back to Irvine/Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, I'm going to try to visit them. Please help support them when/if you can. It's totally worth it. :) read more

This place has amazing outdoor seating. We ordered an Paella to go and had some food here in the past. The food is delicious and great!!

After relocating to OC, one of the first things I wanted to do was find a new Peruvian restaurant. I was meeting one of my business partners nearby and opened yelp to find this little gem. It's located inside a corporate business park, so you might not see it when you first arrive, but lo and behold one of the best tasting Peruvian restaurants sits waiting for you. The ceviche, the Saltado de Pollo, the Lomo, the soup, and every Peruvians take on the green sauce was all amazing. I probably eat here at least once every two weeks and has never been disappointed. The lady that works at the cash register is the sweetest nicest person you'll ever meet! I love this spot and you will too. read more

I'm a huge fan of Peruvian food so my friend decided to take me here. It's a little off the grid but worth the trouble to get to. The host was super friendly as we walked in and sat us right away. It wasn't busy at all so we had option of where we wanted to sit. FOOD ORDERED: COMPLIMENTARY BREAD: Super soft and great with the green sauce they have. CHICKEN SALTADO: a burst of flavor with every bite and comes with a TON of food. Probably three servings worth of food. There's plenty of meat that goes with the dish so it doesn't get overwhelmed by the rice. Added a fried egg on top as well which was a great idea! LOMO SALTADO: got the green rice which I was very tasty and a great compliment to the rest of the dish. Steak wasn't overcooked at all and paired well with the fries and veggies. There was a ton of flavor and juices with this dish. PERUVIAN COOKIES: A BITE OF HEAVEN. Not a sweets guy but these are scrumptious! Soft outer layer with a great middle to it. SERVICE: Overall great! Server kept up to the task of seeing how we were doing and kept refilling our waters. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Would love to come back here. Very reasonably priced as well. read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

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I still haven't found a Peruvian restaurant in Orange County that I would consistently go back to. Inkas has big portions but the quality was average. I wish Peruvian places would focus more on quality than quantity. read more

It's located in a business park so I don't think it ever gets super busy which is nice on a weekend because you can get seated right away. I like the food here but I do find the prices to be a little pricey for what you get. Having said that, I do keep going back because of the convenience. read more

The best fried calamari in USA and the INCA cola is Fire I advise everyone to try it

Nice surprise I went out for a burrito and missed the cutoff for breakfast so looked around for something close by and saw inka on yelp Who knew Peruvian food included a bomb ass combo fried rice? (Don't call dhs on me) They added a fried egg on top for me and that was it I was gone, baby, gone Creamy egg, lovely lightly charred stir fried rice and real shrimp (not those weird light pink things that pop like fishy boba) She asked if I wanted "bread and green sauce" and I heard "red and green salsa" so I said yes - lots please! Fast forward to opening the bag at my desk and there's a ton of bread and I couldn't figure out why until I finished lunch and my brain worked again read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

We ordered Peruvian Seafood Paella and Seafood Picante. Both dishes are excellent. Very attentive service. Outside table was under cool and opened space of a giant tree. Recommended! read more

My coworker found this place on Yelp it was lonely (because of the pandemic) but it is worth coming to. I had the Beef Chaufa and liked it. I wished the beef was a bit more tender and it would have gotten 5 stars from me. The Chicha Morada was good as well it seemed to have a hint of cinnamon in it, Delicious. Looking forward to coming again and having the Lomo Saltado. read more

Inkas Irvine - Beef Chaufa (Beef Fried-Rice)and Chicha Morada - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

I was looking up Peruvian food and This place came up. It is off the beaten track and we actually almost drove by it. We are so happy we came here as the food was excellent. The service was excellent. The wine was excellent. The planting an ice cream dessert was excellent. Google definitely be back here many many times. read more

I would recommend Inka's to anyone and everyone! The chicken picante is perfect, they have an amazing happy hour and the outdoor area is beautiful and peaceful. The best park of Inka's is Juana! She is the most friendly, helpful, kind server, probably the best server we have ever had at a restaurant EVER. She always makes sure there's water for our dogs, makes sure our food is the way we want it, and she recommended what have become our favorite dessert - Peruvian cookies. If you go to Inka's, make sure Juana is your server, make sure you get the Chicken Picante and Peruvian Cookies and you will not be disappointed. This is easily one of our favorite places to eat, if I could give them 100 stars I would! read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is for the service not for the food We didn't get the chance to order! BECAUSE!!!!'nb I brought my mom for lunch at inkas because she wanted a really good Peruvian restaurant, I saw the food looked really good In yelp. We arrived at 2:10 in the afternoon As soon is we got there after we got sat,the server which was a lady, first thing she tells us we need to order right away because she has a another job and she's leaving at 3 because we closed at 3:00 Her words not mine!!!!! Are you serious!!!! First interaction with your guest Empty restaurant and you say those things to us No recommendations about the menu or offer drinks Nothing!!!! My mother got so very upset so we left. I understand the restaurant closes at 3:00 to get ready for dinner but the horrible approach towards the table by the server NOT ACCEPTABLE Never coming back again Thanks for the experience. read more

When my husband asks where I'd like to go on "date night"...9 out of 10 times it's going to be Inka's! We love the ambiance. The service is just as amazing as the food! Every time! Never fail! Inka's is a gem of a find! Thank you for still serving the community your comfort food at such a trying time! read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Every so often I get the craving for Peruvian food because eating it takes me back to my wild trek to Machu Pichu. Lomo Salgado and beef picante are my favorites, with both an Inka Cola or Sangria. Of course, I always ask to take home the spice dip that comes with the bread too. The staff is always super friendly and very knowledgeable. They also have the best location in the neighborhood, in my opinion - quiet and distance outdoors is paramount in these times we live. One thing I would've loved on the menu is Pisco Sour and the egg-vegetable soup (which I had the pleasure of eating in Uros, one of the floating islands in Lake Titicaca). Kawsaypac! read more

I absolutely love this little restaurant, it's my favorite peruvian spot! This is for sure our new favorite date night place. The food is amazing and comes out fast and the service is always impeccable. I would really recommend the Paella for any seafood lovers. And for steak lovers the lomo is extraordinary. Overall, this hidden jem is a must try! read more

Love this place!!! Went here for dinner and I feel in love with Inkas. The green pasta is definitely my favorite item on this menu. I will also recommend the fried calamari and there ceviche as a appetizer. Huge portions worth the price .This place is extremely cozy and clean .The servers were all so accommodating and professional. Out of all the Peruvian restaurants I've been to this restaurant is my number 1 choice. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious flavors and large portions. I got the lightly breaded chicken with pasta in a green sauce. It was good and the spicy sauce on the side hit the spot. Definitely recommend this place but it's also hidden. read more

The food is absolutely amazing I think I love Purivian cuisine the restaurant is small but quant and the ambiance is wow they have a huge tree with patio dining 5 stars and I know the owners personally read more

Inka's is THE BEST Peruvian food you would ever try in Orange County. It's a cozy, casual restaurant with Amazing Service. I've tried their arroz con pollo with cilantro rice and it's simply fabulous. Their portions are quite large so if you are a light eater it would be more than enough to share. We always get served by Juana and she loves what she does and you can tell. She is both attentive and efficient. I always leave this restaurant extremely happy. Highly recommend! read more