Such a hidden little gem. I grew up in the Irvine/Lake Forest area and never have I been to this corner strip where this restaurant exists. They have a nice little outside area with heaters and good ambiance and inside seating. But since it's the colder season everyone sits inside. They start you off with some bread and butter with the Peruvian green sauce (which I absolutely love). The bread was very dry and stale but I honestly was trying to stay away from the bread so it doesn't affect this rating. I had an idea of what I wanted to get ahead of time so I had ordered the Chicken Milanese with the Green Pasta. Along with that to share I had ordered their Steak and Eggs which comes with fries, rice and plantains. Both were very tasty and packed with flavor. Even the Steak and Eggs as simple as it seemed was very enjoyable as the eggs were runny and adding the green sauce on anything just makes it a hundred times better. The Milanese was tender and the pasta with the green sauce is just such a delight to have. The service was friendly as well but they need to fix some of the lighting stuff on the inside like parts of the dining having no lights working and the bathroom area. read more

Inkas Irvine - Chicken Milanesa with Green Pasta - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

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My friend and I ordered the Lomo Saltado with cilantro rice. The food was pretty good but the french fries were sooo soggy and lacked flavor. That was the only thing I didn't like about it. Normally when I get lomo saltado, the fries aren't as soggy. I wish it was fried a bit more crisp because it didn't taste as great with my beef. The cilantro rice was good and we got it because the server recommended it to us. They give you complimentary bread which is nice and their green sauce. The green sauce is a definite must with the lomo saltado and also a bit spicy. Makes the dish taste so much better together. This restaurant is pretty hidden and is in between a bunch of buildings. It's nice because the restaurant isn't crazy packed and it's nice to just enjoy your food with good company!! read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Went on with a friend on a Thursday around 5:30, plenty of seating. It was happy hour ($8 hours wine) so I got a glass of the cab Sauvignon which was decent. Bread was nice and fresh/warm. Ordered the seafood bouillabaisse and got it mild. It would have been great with a side of pasta but they couldn't do that; I'd have to pay $10 for the kids pasta... It was good but I only got 2 mussels and 3 shrimp, a couple pieces of fish and a few very tiny bits of calamari. I left hungry but for $21, it isn't too bad. My friend got the seafood picante which was more of a stew but essentially the same as mine, just a bit thicker in consistent, saltier and came with a side of rice for $2 more. Friendly server but she didn't seem to have much help so she was pretty busy and it was hard to flag her down to order and get our check. read more

Inkas Irvine - Parihuela (Peruvian Bouillabaisse) Shrimp/Seafood Picante (Stew) - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is a hidden gem. Literally hidden being tucked away behind corporate buildings. If you're lucky enough to find it, you're in for a real treat. We go here often. My favorite dish is the Tallarin Verde Chicken. I'm afraid to order anything else but I'm certain everything on the menu is good. Recently my wife had the Chicken Chaufa which is basically a delicious chicken fried rice. We also splurged and ordered the Fried Calamari which didn't disappoint. Inka's has outside seating so it's a great place to take your pups. read more

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This place is in the middle of industrial area, however they have awesome food!! Service is not so good though.

The food was incredible and the server was so nice! The air was quiet, homely, and everything on the menu was good. Never been disappointed by Peruvian cuisine. read more

The food and service was outstanding! The restaurant is clean and cozy. The servers were very friendly and professional. Will definitely come back. read more

Ahhhhh!! Love love this place!! Went here for lunch one day and fell in love with it! The pasta is definitely my favorite item on this menuuu!! And the servers were all so nice and attentive! read more

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Excellent service! I had the shrimp and ajo (garlic). Thick sauce with a lime taste to it, amazing! A little bit in the high price but I don't mind for good food. Well worth it. Trying the ceviche next time. read more

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Despite being very very close to where I live I don't come to this establishment very frequently but was awarded the opportunity to try the place out twice in one week. Both times I ordered the veggie dishes. Both times dine in! I'm impressed with the level of spiciness and portion size. I feel flavors are fresh and inviting. The staff is super friendly and attentive and the restaurant is beautiful and even their outdoor patio courtyard is inviting and quaint. I think I need to try one more dish just to see exactly what the Je ne sais quoi is but I think it's there! My taste buds are on the verge of climax....just about experimenting with the dishes and hopefully trying their specials to push this to a 5 star. read more

Had the fried rice, good with a little Peruvian flare. Would recommend service was good as well did an order for pickup.

I've had this Peruvian restaurant on my list for some time, finally made it here on my lunch break. it was recommended by one of my clients originally from Peru, and my first visit was great. You can't go wrong with Lomo Saltado, which I ordered & it tasted great! Server was attentive and welcoming, place was busy with people both inside and outside at 12:30 noon, which is a good sign! I will definitely go back here and try more items off their menu. read more

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

Fast service and filling dishes. A must try restaurant for Peruvian food cravings. My Bf and I came for a weekday lunch, not too many people were here around 1 PM on a Tuesday. There are tables indoor and outdoors. Menu is huge with variety of Peruvian dishes. I got the tallarin verde chicken pasta ($18) and my Bf got the Peruvian paella ($23). We also got the cusquna beer ($6.5 each). Service is super fast here food came out within 10 min. Each table gets complimentary bread and aji sauce, breads was fluffy and aji sauce was spicy, My chicken pasta was cooked to perfection the chicken was juicy and well cooked. Pasta tasted similar to pesto, wish it came with some kind of vegetables but hefty portions. My BFs paella had lots of shrimp, calamari and mussel, good cilantro flavor and came with veggies. Portions are huge so neither my Bf and I finished the dishes. Definitely a must go spot near Irvine spectrum, would come back to try other dishes my next visit! read more

Inkas Irvine - Pasta - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

My family usually orders from the inkas closer to home in lake forest but they are closed so we wanted to try out the irvine location. We ordered through Grubhub. First thing we noticed is our order didn't come with any bread like it usually does :( I ordered the green pasta, it was not like the other locations (lacked flavor and pasta was overcooked and mushy) my son ordered the chicken milanesa plate and his chicken was STILL RAW!! I work in food service so I know how serious this is. We were so disappointed. He could have gotten very sick. I wish the irvine locations food was like the lake forests location read more

Such a friendly staff! We stumbled here on a rainy day and weren't sure how to food was going to be, luckily everything tasted well and it was quick. They had happy hour going so I got the house white wine and the seafood saltado, I do wish the seafood would've tasted more fresh. The empanadas ads a must try!! They were my favorite thing that day! We also got the soup, I wish it would've had more flavor but it was still good. It's a chill place, very casual and they have seating outside as well. read more

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Just as most people said in the reviews this is a hidden gem. I'm shocked it's open after business hours since it's in a office complex. Therefore. This place has plenty of parking!! It's a cute place with indoor and outdoor sitting. The wait staff is really nice. The only comment I have for them is know what's in the food. We asked about a sauce and wine and didn't get like good explanations, but we just went with it. But if we had like allergies I can see how this could be a problem. The food was good. With lots of flavor. The sauce with the empanadas was really good I wish I knew what was in it. The seafood picante was the perfect size and enough sauce to rice ratio. The only down side was I think the calamari was a little over done. My friend ordered the beef combinatio. She loved it... especially the beans. Overall glad we came it was the different I was looking for. read more

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First, the food was really good. Very flavorful and fresh with bold flavors. The service was prompt and friendly. Nice space and the outside dining is under a huge oak tree canopy. We were there early and it was quiet. It deserves more patronage but the location is a little hidden. We only found it because we are fans of S'wich next door. read more

This place is amazing! It's definitely a hidden gem. If you are looking for the perfect lunch go here. I always get the Lomo Soltado with the cilantro rice and it never misses. Not to mention the staffing is so welcoming every time that we come here. If you are looking for a the yummiest Peruvian food come here! read more

My hubby brought me here twice. Very cute restaurant and also have a nice shaded outdoor area to eat gets super busy during lunch hr. So try to avoid that. Food is delicious. Just wish their complimentary bread was warm. They bring it cold with some butter but hard to spread it. read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

As a Peruvian with a chef father I can honestly say this is the best Peruvian I've had in Orange County. read more

Inkas Irvine - Pisco sour is 10/10 - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is absolutely delicious and the server was lovely and delightful. Ambiance was cozy and warm and very energetic. The food was the best thing eveeeeeeer! We shared the chicken saltado, seafood paella, and chicken stew were all amazing. Also we loved the bread with the green sauce and empanadas with mushrooms are a must have ! read more

Inkas Irvine - Delicious empanadas!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

So we have been going here for a few years now and they never disappoint. Great food and service. Nice ambiance and good music. Last night we ordered a late delivery. Well no surprise Grubhub messed up. Said they delivered and no delivery. I called the delivery guy and he said he delivered and took a picture but never sent it to me. I called Inkas to report this. Anna called me back and took care of this. Even though Grubhub credited me Anna still said she would like to replace our meal without a charge. Now that is customer service. Thank you Inkas! You turned a bad experience into a good one. read more

Try the shrimp empanadas. They are absolutely amazing. Worth the trip. You're welcome. That is all.

Amazing service and great food on Saturday at 11:30am. We requested a seat outside and it was peaceful and beautiful next to a giant tree. We looked at the menus and everything looked enticing. There's a lot of selection but not an overwhelming amount. We started with the aguadito soup which is always a favorite along with the complimentary bread and the addictive aji verde. We added the flacas which is a super tasty ceviche. We moved on to the entrees: empanadas and the beef fried rice. The empanadas each had a different and distinct full flavor with a tasty crunchy crust. The fried rice was done to perfection with delicious top grade beef slices. Yes, full slices of tender tasty beef not the small chunks typically seen at other places. Come here if you're looking for exceptional service and amazing food. read more

This place has hired more staff and the food is still great. The green sauce is a little less spicy and the inka cola is still great. Service is more responsive and the portion is big. read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

Spanish Me hubiera gustado probarlo, estaba con mucha hambre para ser sincera pero se portaron tan groseros con mi amigo, el customer service it's really bad, te tratan como haciéndote un favor. Tan desganados ... que te quitan las ganas, ni bienvenido te sientes. Nunca regresaría y me encargaré de decirle an mis amigos que no vayan. English. I was really hoping to try their food today, but , the customer service was so rude, they make you feel SO Unwelcome there , my friend was the one who was treated like he wasn't belong there so I ended up telling him to not eat there. Sorry but I will NOT come back and tell my friends about this experience read more

I hadn't been to this restaurant in years. It was good back then and I wondered if it was still as good. I was pleasantly surprised, it had gotten better. What I remember most about the restaurant was how good their green sauce was along with the Lomo Saltado. Maybe it was because I hadn't had it in a while but it seemed to be better. I am always impressed when the staff of the restaurant is friendly and personable. It wasn't just our waiter who helped us with the food and beverage selection, the server was also very friendly. After the food was delivered, the staff followed up, checking to see if we needed refills or anything else. read more

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

Our group really enjoyed our time at Inkas. The space was welcoming for our party of 13. The food was delicious- even got a compliment from MIL who was impressed by the seafood bouillabaisse. Other table favorites included the paella, Lomo Saltado and cilantro rice soup. The aji was yum- had to get a bottle to go! Anna was friendly and hospitable. We appreciated her genuine interest to make sure we were taken care of. She was very attentive to to my son's food allergies and made sure everything was safe for him. She also surprised him with a birthday ice cream treat!. read more

We've been coming to this Inka's for years but the service has gotten bad. We place an order online and I even called to ensure the order was received because you have to write which protein you want in the notes. We drive from another city to get it and the same lady who I spoke to stood there looking dumbfounded because she never put the order in and didn't even apologize, she shrugged her shoulders and walked away and another employee had to come out to assist. Such strange behavior at work, owners should check in on how their businesses. Also wtf are these mushy overcooked potato globs?it's really gross mushy potatoes, it's usually cubed potatoes, I have no idea what they served us. read more

Inkas Irvine - Shrimp/Seafood Picante (Stew) with gross mushy potato globs, it's usually cubed potatoes - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is one of my favorite Peruvian restaurants. I love the outdoor seating with all the shade and lights in the evening, such a vibe. The food is delicious! I usually get a Lomo Saltado or arroz chaufa, the white sangria is also pretty good! I've never had a bad experience on service. If it's lunch time, I'll do take out and order ahead because they do get really busy. Overall I recommended giving this place a try! Oh and don't forget to try the Yucca fries! read more

Inkas Irvine - Yucca fries - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Very good food- i had the lomo saltado and my friends had the paella- both very tasty - all in a pleasant outdoor dining area The restaurant isn't easy to find- my GPS said I had arrived and I couldn't see the restaurant. It is behind some office buildings. read more

Tasty food , polite staff and timely service are highlight here. We were group of 14 during busy lunch hours and they were still able to accommodate us and served food on time. read more

Nice place and food I only order the seafood every time No other issue. Good to go place read more

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Great food great service and my fav go to place for the empanadas .. its very clean place

Delicious!! It was our first time here, I'm Peruvian and my husband is Palestinian, so I am always looking for the best Peruvian restaurants, so he gets the best experience of our amazing cuisine. INKAS exceeded my expectations. The food is high quality and the customer service was amazing! The plates we ordered were SO good! I highly recommend this restaurant to all non-Peruvian and Peruvian peeps! read more

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This is our favorite place for "girls night " I am so happy the staff changed over the years improving the service by 100%. The food is always fresh and delicious. If I could change one thing it would be the green sauce. We used to finish an entire bottle each time we went for dinner but they changed the recipe and made it super spicy. Other than that it really is a hidden gem that everyone should give a try. read more

Inkas Irvine - Peruvian Near Me - Irvine, California

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I work nearby and come here for lunch at least once or twice a month. The staff is lovely! I appreciate that they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. The food is usually good, albeit a bit pricy even with my company discount. read more

Do not pass up the opportunity to come here! I've been to several Peruvian restaurants all over in Orange County, and I have to say by far this is the best they are a hidden gem located near commercial buildings. Family owned and they've been there for several years. Hi absolutely enjoyed every single part of the meal and the customer service we ordered as usual the arroz con Pollo And lomos soltados with beef. I'd get that all over again! read more

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Great food, Very authentic and the ambiance was great The service was amazing the waitress was Juana was especially nice. read more

Absolutely best Peruvian food in Irvine. Service is amazing and always the best.. Thank you Valentina for serving us