Just happened to see this place one day and felt like going in -- I liked the name! At first, from…read morea distance, I was actually thinking maybe it was a grocery store, but walking up, I saw there were some tables inside by the window. (I also saw some very happy-looking people with big smiles on their faces leaving with bags that I now realize must've contained some delicious and much-anticipated takeout!). We went in and perused the menu, and I decided to just try some of the side dishes -- beans, lentils, salad, and Cuban coffee. What I got was huge, hot, tasty, and enticingly arranged on a plate. Well, okay, the beans were hot, the salad was not, ha ha! The beans were plain and the lentils were spiced just right! I got two different kinds of sauces with which to experiment and ended up eating every morsel and downed almost the entire HUGE cup of coffee! My dining partner delighted in a tilapia appetizer (Okay, I mean, meal posing as and called an appetizer!) that came in a -- again -- huge goblet with a bit of cinnamon-spiced sweet potato and a couple of crunchy plantain chips, plus a cute little bowl of roasted corn. Those perfectly-roasted kernels were absolutely delicious! I mean to just taste a couple pieces, but ... ate most of them. I thought maybe I'd take them hope but nope! They did not make it out of there -- no leftovers were to be had from this meal! Every morsel was eaten on the spot. I left without a bit of hunger left in me ... and felt satisfied and satiated for hours after. The décor in this place is especially delightful! I don't think I'd ever seen a grass-green ceiling before dripping with so much good-times, good-vibes feeling. I felt enveloped by the greenery along the windows and the art on the walls and Peruvian history in the showcase by the door all added such special touches as I've never seen before -- it's the kind of thing you'd usually need a special invite to get to view in someone's home, or maybe similar things could be seen in a museum -- but in a little café? Rare! It really added to the fun and special feeling here. I enjoyed learning more about Peru -- even when the subject matter was ... what some might call less than fun (war). The serious subjects are literally showcased in an artistic, attractive way. The bathrooms are clean, large, and accessible with all the amenities for which one would hope -- and the extra bonus of super-cool-looking tiles all around! I enjoyed the textures of the tiles and the contrasting colours of them converging at the corners of the room, as well .... Maybe it's not something everyone would consciously notice, but these details, I'm sure, do add to the experience and enhance it even when one is not inclined to pay attention to such things. There are positive, uplifting, empowering messages showcased throughout and the bowls on the shelves behind the counter are just stunningly, eye-poppingly beautiful! The staff are all very generous with their time and aim to please. I enjoyed learning more about Yerba Maté -- including what 'mate' means! I had no idea .... It's very interesting because it can and does mean different things in different countries. I have so much to learn! This is the exact opposite of going somewhere where people are bored and don't care -- I would say everyone with whom I spoke here was invested! Just that care and concern makes it worth a visit, in my view! There's apparently a buffet on weekends -- I haven't tried that, so I can't comment on it yet, but maybe next time! For me, the best part of all this was I felt (at least a bit!) like I was stepping into another culture (or cultural combo.), so it was a nice vacay away from the U.S. -- a really short, and yet profound one! When I get to experience something like this, it connects me to the world ... and I feel more whole, less isolated by that isolationist policy that has formed so much of the American culture that treats other places (such as countries) as if they are not in another place, but another time -- the past. So for me, this kind of thing is very important. Coming here was a whole-ing experience! Thank GOD I just so happened to happen upon it! Yay! Highly recommended! :-D

Went back a second time because the chicharron sandwich was so good. This time the meat was cut…read moredifferently, much thicker, but so juicy and crunchy.

This is a great Peruvian restaurant! I've been to several Peruvian restaurants in the DMV area, but…read morehadn't came here yet. There always seems to be a fault in every Peruvian restaurant we've been to. It is located in a strip mall in Wheaton. In the same strip mall, there are two more Peruvian restaurants. Hmm. I haven't been to the other two, but we chose here. There's a lot of tables, and cool Peruvian wall decor. For my appetizer I ordered Leche de Tigre and for my entree I got Anticuchos de Corazon, which I haven't ordered in a while because other Peruvian restaurants don't make them very good. I'm glad I did order them here because they were delicious! Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The potatoes, corn and salsa Criolla that it was served with was also very delicious. The leche de Tigre had a perfect taste to it, not too spicy but it had a kick. My husband got the Seco de Nortena (or something like that) and enjoyed it. For dessert we got picarones and they were very good! Prices were also pretty good compared to most Peruvian places, but still kinda pricy. My only complaint is that my food came before my appetizer, which annoyed me, but it's all good because the taste was on point! I will come back here!

I visited this place today 12.27.2025 and it has a new name: Palmeras Restaurant. It showed on the…read moreoutside of the establishment as well as on the receipt. The service was great, with the waitresses accommodating a table for 6 right away. I was surprised that on a Saturday night, at 6:30pm the restaurant was empty. Nevertheless the food was good. The yuca was fried well, the plantains were sweet. The parts that were not as good was the fried fish and quality of the meat. I would say that it has the home cooked meal flavor but for the prices, I was expecting better quality. Also when asked about the mango juice, I was told they made it in-house. I guess that can be misinterpreted as it felt like it was made from powder.

Welp! I was a little disappointed in the food. However, the service was impeccable. I ordered to go…read moreso I was greeted by the hostess. She was very friendly. It was awesome because my food was ready as soon as I arrived. The food was less than desirable for me. I or few red the 1/4 Peruvian chicken with rice and plantains. The chicken was a little tough however, it was seasoned well. The rice was delicious and cooked to perfection. I did not enjoy the plantains as they were not soft. They possibly weren't ripe enough. I wish I would've enjoyed the food bcs it's in a prime location and I can walk there from my residence. The ambiance was great. Music was playing in the background. The establishment was very clean. Overall, I had a decent experience. I would return and possibly try a different dish.

Wow! Despite the name, at least 1/3 of the menu was perfect for someone who is a pescatarian. The…read moremixed seafood dishes--or just shrimp, fish, squid alone--were copious and varied, saucy, fried, or even on ceviche form. The seafood was fresh and tender, and the onions that came with practically everything was an especially good complement to the fried dishes. Our party of 7, including 2 very hungry adolescents, were fully fed at a very fair price even after tip. The trio or duo options were perfect for us to be able to try a greater variety of dishes without committing to a large portion of one thing. The tacu tacu was a nice surprise that I had never tasted before. The crispy rice and bean cake soaked up the delicious sauce perfectly while maintaining its crispiness on the edges. Well done! We are looking forward to the next time we can come back and try more of the dishes. The service was prompt and attentive, the interiors clean and inviting. I can't wait to go back!

food was good service was ok took awhile to get food and it was not busy at all amibance is niceread more

My Argentinian friend has been speaking highly of this place and wanted to bring me here to try the…read morefood. I am so glad he did. The food was really delicious. El Patio, located in Rockville is a family owned restaurant that serves traditional home-style meals from Argentina in a casual dining atmosphere. With their authentic Argentinian recopies, it gives diners a piece of Argentina in Rockville. One of the selling points for this restaurant is that it is a combination style restaurant( bakery, restaurant and packaged goods from Argentina. They have a wonderful selection of Argentinian wines. On Wednesday they have offer specials on bottles of wine for dining in and purchase. The food was absolutely delicious, we tried a variety of things. We started with the baked empanadas( chicken and beef). They were filling actually, nice and full of meat and flavorful. We also tried the Argentinean sausage sandwich. The sandwich came on this nice toasted bread. For dinner I had the Tira de Asado a la Parrilla( grilled beef short ribs). All the platters come with two sides. I got a salad and their french fries. OMG they have they best fries. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I didnt even use ketchup, that is how tasty they were. The salad was just a regular garden salad but the ingredients were so fresh, I didnt need any dressing. Their desserts are really good to, we got flan and the rogel. Overall everything was really good and I would definitely return. So if your over in the Rockville area, stop in, the food and service was really good SYOY

Pretty good dining experience overall given they offer a variety of options on their menu…read more I'm a big fan of their paella and the lomo Saltado. The paella is a huge portion that honestly could feed 2 people. Service is also quick and the staff check on their diners for beverage refills and experience. I also ordered their passion fruit mojito for any alcohol drinkers. You can barely taste the alcohol in it. I wouldn't say it is a formal restaurant at all but could potentially you could come in slightly more formal for a date night. It is definitely family friendly and there's plenty of seating.

I came back to La Limeña Grill to try a few more dishes, and unfortunately, this visit was a bit…read moremore mixed. The paella was a little disappointing for me. It was very watery and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. The lomo saltado, however, was good! The beef was flavorful and savory. I still really enjoy the atmosphere and attentive service here, but I think some dishes are definitely stronger than others and the dishes are a little pricy.

Food is good. It has an authentic taste to their dishes…read more Service is ok..... Ambiance is very adequate and clean. Try the chicharrón...its good!

Great place for roast chicken and sides.ive had it about 10 times at least. Really similar to…read moreSardi's. Last night I got- Meal for 6 (1 1/2 chickens) with- Plantains 2 macaroni Mashed potato's 2 yuca 4oz Extra special sauce Crema

Fast and friendly service. Owner is awesome and always available if there is any problems with your…read moreorder. Thanks guys for all the great food you serve.

Don't be turned off by the inside - it is what it is. The service is also what it is because they…read moreare multi-tasking so can't fault them for that but even so, very friendly and you know they're working hard while also having fun singing along with the music so it gives this restaurant a chill vibe as you can here them slapping the dough around and chopping the veggies - food made when ordered! Had the taco dorados which as you can see from the photo, came with plenty of accompaniments including crema. The baleadas - stuffed! - good as I had hoped. A lot of people came by for take-out, while I was taking my time pigging out on the taco dorados and baleadas (they were soooo good that yes, I ate them ALL in a sitting). Would come here again as Aura was awesome! Hence why 4/5 stars because the inside may turn people off but go fo the food and the service.

I love Don Pollo! I seem to live really close to one every time I move Their Peruvian chicken is…read morejust sooo tasty and you can smell just how good it tastes from the moment you step through the door. The staff greeted me when I walked in and took my order right away. I didn't have to wait long for my order. I ordered their Half chicken with two sides. My two sides were Chaufa rice and plantains! While the sides were really good, The star of the show, without a doubt, is their Peruvian chicken. Marinated to perfection with a blend of Peruvian spices and slow-roasted to achieve that golden, crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy and flavorful. Portion sizes are generous! I ate this meal for dinner and then lunch the next day! This location also has parking right out front and you can sit inside to eat if you want. They have small tables that are minimally decorated. Overall, will be back here again!

I was looking for a quick place for lunch and the siren call of Peruvian chicken reeled me in. I've…read morenever been to Don Pollo as I usually go to Sardi's, but this was perfect. The food came out quick and was a great price. The chicken blew my mind- moist, tasty, hot, just perfect. I loved the plantains too. I ate in the restaurant which was clean and the staff were so nice. Highly recommend!