Beautiful tasting Peruvian chicken! Everything was very tasty, from the yuca fries to my salad. The service and ambiance was also great. I will definitely be back! read more

The family that owns the place are so nice. The meal and drinks were fabulous! We will be back.

My favorite restaurant in the St. Charles/st Louis area. I have never had a more flavorful, well curated meal and because of this, I have driven over half an hour 5 times to enjoy this amazing restaurant. read more

Jalea - Peruvian Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Food was top notch as was our server. We had no familiarity with Peruvian food and he did a great job making suggestions to give us a good breadth. Everything we ate or drank was amazing. We hit a snag at the end of the evening when the manager tried to evict us from our table because he had reservations arriving and no where to seat them (we had finished our main meal but not presented with our check, and we had wanted to try the dessert). The owner contacted me later with an apology for that treatment, which I accepted. It was probably a moment of panic because the restaurant was packed and the staff was struggling to serve everyone and keep things moving. But it is packed for good reason because this place rocks. read more

Extremely authentic! Absolutely delicious food and cocktails. Service is perfect! We were visiting from out of town and stopped here last year and had to come back this year! read more

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Wonderful service, delicious food. Small and relaxing who could ask for more! Very friendly people!

Excellent food and excellent service. We enjoyed supporting this local, family owned and operated business.The cocktails, beer, appetizers and entrees were all a fun, new experience. It was nice to step out of the box and try some traditional Peruvian cuisine. This restaurant is an asset to the cultural diversity of the restaurant options on main street St Charles. read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Do yourself a favor and just go. I got the Arroz Con Pollo which was absolutely amazing. My wife got the Chaufa Aeropuerto. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful food and great service. The cerviche is amazing and the pisco sours are divine.

We chose Jalea for February's International Dinner Club experience because we were all new to Peruvian cuisine. The staff accommodated us on reservation for eight. Everyone was outstanding; the service was impeccable from the moment we arrived. The food was fantastic from taste to presentation, from appetizers to dessert. Jalea really does check all the boxes. Great food, great atmosphere, great service - everything. read more

This has become my favorite place to eat in St Charles! The staff was super helpful and friendly and portions were nice and shareable so both my husband and I can taste as much as we could. We had the ceviche with everything in it and the Peruvian style fried rice. We will be back to try more! read more

This is a perfect date night spot. The atmosphere is romantic with dim lights and wonderful background music. The wait staff is very attentive and the food is spectacular. I recommend the Jalea cocktail which was delicious and refreshing and the Striped Bass Sudado. The fish was perfectly cooked so tender and flakey. The rice and vegetables were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. This is a must try kind of place. Throughly enjoyed. Definitely will be back. read more

Tried this place for the first time since it's opening. It's hard to get a table here, I would absolutely recommend getting reservations. First up, service was great, they gave good recommendations for the food and were attentive. The plantain chips could've been better but the yuca fries made up for it with their incredible taste and crunch. The mains were very flavorful- the fish in the ceviche that night was mahi mahi and it tasted very fresh. Prices reflect the craft of the food. You can BYOB your own wine if you wish, would've been good for our group to know beforehand. read more

Jalea - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Amazing food, especially the chicken and I don't usually like chicken that much! It's amazing and the waiter took the time to explain how it was prepared. My kid loves the fried shrimp, yucca, and plantain jalea and my wife got the mixed seafood jalea which she also loved. We can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing food and service. We ordered 4 items and split them. All were incredible. Go!!!!!

This place is a real gem. The ceviche was phenomenal and the wait staff very friendly and courteous. A little out of the way from where we were staying but worth the effort. read more

I married into a Peruvian family and it quickly became my favorite cuisine. We were so excited when we saw Jalea was opening close to us. We order the yuca with hauncaina, Arroz con Marisco, Jalea, tuna tiradito, east coast oysters and sweet plantain crepes. The tuna tiradito and oysters were the stand outs for me. The tigers milk was insanely delicious. The chicha morada was the best I've had besides my mother-in-law's! So fresh and delicious. The hot chocolate put any other hot chocolate I've ever had to shame and was a big hit with my son. Don't pass this place up it's amazing! We will be back again and again! read more

We love spicy flavorful food and Jalea did not disappoint. The food was delicious and spiced with just the right amount of heat and tons of flavor. The atmosphere was cozy and beautiful we will definitely go back. read more

Best chicken I've ever had. Phenomenal drinks, great atmosphere, will be back again very soon

We had a wonderful meal !! Great cocktails, warm and efficient staff and a small bit delish menu. We had the cerviche, Chaufa aero Puerto and polo a la partials- all were amazing. Don't miss this cozy little place in old St Charles read more

Jalea is great new Peruvian restaurant on Main St in St. Charles. I am not aware of any other Peruvian/ceviche restaurants in the area, so I was very excited when they finally opened. We went early on a Friday night because we did not have a reservation. We were seated right away, but there were several tables that were saved for reservations, so I would recommend making one if possible. The restaurant is pretty small with only 7 or 8 tables. They did not have pisco sours, which I thought was odd for a Peruvian restaurant. They did offer another pisco cocktail that was good, but I do not remember what it was called. We started off with the plantain chips and aji verde and they gave us some cancha to share. They were both great appetizers and I would like to try the others too. All of the appetizers are very affordable. For dinner, we got the crab causa, classic ceviche, and arroz con mariscos. I loved the classic ceviche. I could drink the juice it in. It was a pretty large portion of ceviche and it was shared among three people. We all wished it came with a side of chips or something to eat it with. The crab causa was definitely the most interesting dish. The whipped potato was plated in an S-shape with the crab, egg, and avocado on top. The arroz con mariscos was basically paella and it was also very good. There was a lot of seafood in it and it was a very large portion- perfect for sharing. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Jalea. It is a family owned restaurant and I encourage everyone to go! read more

Jalea - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Excellent! And authentic! Food is not as spicy they keep it low yet if you want just ask to make it full Peruvian. Place is nice and cozy, super clean, super friendly. I would recommend getting a reservation, as it full up fast. Menu is petite but spot on. They even serve Inca Cola! Great job guys, keep it up. I will be returning and telling all my friends. Check out my pics, ceviche is awesome. read more

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Awesome food and experience! High recommendation! Will definitely go back. Friendly and helpful waitstaff. Get reservations! Nice place to eat on Main Street! read more

One of the most authentic and inspiring food experiences in the city. The level of quality is unmatched. The seafood is phenomenal.

Everything we tried was delicious. The staff was very helpful in selecting the best options for our children. We all loved the plantain chips with the Amarillo-cilantro salsa. (I had to stop myself from eating the sause with a spoon it was so good.) My husband and I shared the mixto ceviche and the Peruvian fried rice with pork belly. They were both amazing. The kids loved their fish and chips as well. When we go back it will be hard to convince ourselves to order something different, but I really want to try it all. read more

The only place to get good food on Main Street. Loved every bite. Gotta make a reservation because the place is small and fills up quick. Worth every penny. read more

We were excited to hear of a Peruvian restaurant opening. Although their menu is smaller, all of the Peruvian staples are present. We decided to just go with smaller plates and share. We will return to try their main entrees. Everything was authentic and delicious. The causa was uniquely made and very fresh. But don't skip the ceviche, it is also very fresh. Service was helpful and accommodating. We are looking forward to returning. read more

Jalea - Causa - Peruvian Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Jalea has got to be one of the most underrated restaurants in St Charles. You make ask, what is Peruvian food? Well it's chicken, and pork, seafood, and rice, fresh spices and herbs, homemade sauces, yuca fries... And the most delicious flavors.. Make it a date night or a lunch break. It is so worth the trip out to Jalea.. The staff is so welcoming, a family business, and it's honestly a lovely breath of culture for Main Street. Coming from a major city, I'm extremely impressed with what the chef prepares here. Well done St Charles, y'all have a good one. read more

I'd been hearing great things about this restaurant. I thought it was just okay. Had the chaufa aeropuerto, which was good, but not $36 good. To be fair, I'd probably give it a 3.5 if Yelp offered that option. One issue I had is that the restaurant is fairly small on the inside, and the night we were there, they had a table of 10 people right in the middle of the restaurant. My wife and I could barely have a conversation over the noise from the table next to us. In my opinion, the space isn't large enough to have that size of a group without interrupting the ambiance of those seated around a group that size. That may sound overly picky but stuff like that matters when you're spending more than $100 for a meal. read more

We were traveling cross country and stumbled upon St. Charles and its charm and found a Peruvian Rest. So we gave it a try. It had been over 40 years since having had the pleasure of this food influenced culture. Selections were awesome and unfortunately we are not going to be able to be a repeat customer. Service was excellent and appropriately friendly. Establishment was a comfortable size and set in a historic building. read more

Amazing drinks and amazing food!!! This is a must try restaurant in Saint Charles!! Friendly staff and atmosphere sis great especially with the music read more

Jalea is definitely one of the best restaurants in the St. Louis area! My husband and I are self-described foodies who love trying new restaurants, and everything we ordered was the best version of that dish we had ever eaten. We started off with corn hushpuppies, which were served with a great sauce. After we had ceviche (I've been to quite a few Peruvian restaurants, and this was the most generous portion of ceviche I've ever been given), the mini sandwiches with pork belly (I would have stolen my husband's sandwich if I wasn't trying to save room for the other dishes), and the jalea with shrimp (best fried shrimp I've ever had). The staff were all friendly and attentive. We will definitely be coming back! read more

What a pleasant surprise! One does not expect to find amazing Peruvian food in downtown St. Charles in a charming 10 table restaurant. Our foursome had 2 ceviches, seafood mariscos, and the fried whole fish. Everything was amazing in this family run restaurant. Service was not rushed so we got to linger and talk. We wish them continued success and look forward to returning with family and friends. read more

Awesome authentic food, attentive service and nice ambiance. The cocktail menu is also very unique and worth a try.

I'm so pleased with our first experience here ! Over 10 years ago we went to our first Peruvian restaurant in Key Biscayne Fl . The layered flavors of taste we had always had us seeking that same experience . Mango was the only restaurant here for that though good didn't quite measure up . This little gem did !!! Got the ceviche and the fish was a high grade grouper the dish being very tasty . Our main dish was the limo Saltado. A ribeye stir fry with so much taste going on ! Paired well with the red wine we had . Small menu only 9 tables and family run business . Apparently new york times running an article soon on the chef here . We will be back . read more

DELICIOUS. I got the chicken that's marinated for 16 hours and it was incredible. I also tasted the catch of the day (mahi mahi) in the ceviche and it was one of the most flavorful bites I've ever had. The yucca fries were delightful - so crisp! Every member of the staff was kind and attentive. Try this place before it gets so popular you can't get a reservation! read more

The serving is very slow. It takes nearly an hour to serve us. The food is good, but the price is higher than the level of food. You can take this restaurant like a fish and chip restaurant which is not that fast and more expensive. read more

The experience was exceptional- from the ambiance of the restaurant to the service and the food! The whole experience was top notch.

Wonderful! Ceviche is as good as it gets anywhere I've including Miami and Lima! This place is simple but well done. It's all about the food. read more

It's a very nice space and everything we tried was delicious! Can't wait to go back with friends and family