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La Guitarra con Sazon

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Mi Causita
Jennifer C.

This was my first time tasting Peruvian food and it was absolutely delicious!!!! I can't decide if the Bistec or gallina was my favorite! The flavors were amazing and presentation of the food was beautiful!! I dont recall the drink I ordered, but it's a very traditional Peruvian drink that was tasty but very strong!!! More on the tart side. I will definitely be going back!!!

Ceviche De Camarones Con Mango
Susana A.

Upon entering, there is a funny smell to the place. It looks old and outdated with minimal lighting. It's as if the restaurant has not been well kept. The restaurant could use an update to the place to attract more clientele. While we went on a Friday night and with so much space and being they are on a main road, expected more traffic in. The service was great however. Our waitress was very attentive refilling our cups and asking if we needed anything else. My husband ordered the ceviche de camarón con mango. It was very refreshing and tasted fresh. I ordered the empanadas de res that came with a yellow sauce that's was not too spicy. The stuffing was minced beef with olives, peppers and onion. The empanadas were a bit burnt on the outside. The taste was ok. The seco de res plate was very delicious. Favorite part was the beans mixed in with the beef stew that was a nice flavorful touch. It was a really great plate. For dessert, we ordered the alfajores that came in 6. The were ok but my son really enjoyed them because of the caramel so ordered a second.

Quang B.

Good food and decent service. Highly recommended. The ceviche dishes are well flavored and great mix of seafood.

Tamal
Emma D.

First time having Peruvian food & was not disappointed! Started out with a chicken tamel and the chicha morada (purple corn drink) really enjoyed both. The chicha morada is served with pears in it and is kind of sweet but not too much. The chips are served with a green sauce & a spicy sauce & are super tasty! For entree I had basically a beef stew served with rice and red onions. The beef was super tender and overall I was impressed. My friends dish had fried plantains which were really good. Overall a good experience. Really wanted to try the desserts but was so full from the other food. They have good dessert options for sure. Will definitely come back here.

Estephanie A.

The food is so fresh and delicious. I had never been to a Peruvian restaurant and I have been many times after my first visit. The desserts are also incredibly delicious.

Reggie B.

While driving around found this Peruvian spot and took a chance on it. My wife us Peruvian and I go to Peru a few times per year so I have tastes great food to compare. This place so far impressed us, we started with a normal drink by name of Chica Morada which was a great start. We then had Tamales which me and my wife started out with a Pork Tamale and Chicken Tamale, my neice tasted it and ordered her own. I was a bit confused by the chips at first but saw the sauces and was happy. Only gripe was green sauce wasn't the normal one I'm use to without that garlic taste. I got Cerviche Mixto, my wife got Lomo Saltado and my neice got Cerviche Naive. All was on point! We ended it with traditional Alfajordes and Arroz con Leche again we weren't disappointed. Food was great and the price was great too. I am coming back in a week before I leave to go back home. So if in the neighborhood go check it out. I will try something different next time, can't wait!

Clint M.

I'd driven by this place quite a few times when heading out to Windchimes or West Oaks, but had never stopped by until a friend of mine insisted we try it for dinner. Having found some Peruvian heritage of his own through a 23-and-Me test, I figured he was biased, but the place was actually pretty good. I went with the bistec a lo pobre, a small steak with plantains, rice, a fried egg, and avocado. I wasn't expecting much, but the food was surprisingly good. The meat was well seasoned, the egg was over-easy so it didn't turn into an absolute mess in the plate, and the pyramid of rice just made for the perfect photo op. The place was pretty empty when we swung by, so service was spectacular. I plan on going back and trying out this place again sometime soon.

Arroz con Mariscos
Catherine V.

First time trying Peruvian food! This spot serves up amazing dishes. The plates are big and definitely shareable. I love how there is such a variety of dishes that can appeal to any type of eater with any type of dietary restriction. The servers are also so sweet and attentive. On the down side, my stomach and my friends stomach was hurting after, and we were gassy. Maybe our stomach wasn't used to the heavy starches.

Ceviche Mixto
My Q.

The ceviche here is DELCIOUS! Relatively big portion for the price. The fish tastes fresh and firm, not fishy (already accounting for the cilantro ans lime juice). My favorite is the ceviche pescado con mango; the sweetness of the young, not too ripe mango pairs well with the sourness. I also highly recommend their Arroz Con Mariscos - flavors just burst in your mouth. The in-house sauce for rice is rich but not creamy which I like. The dish is also loaded with seafood. Their jalea peruana is also good - i ordered it on accident thinking it was dish featured on the menu cover, which actually was the Arroz con Mariscos (see! More reason to try that dish. It's featured!). Anyways, the batter is crispy and well-seasoned but the dish is oily for me. Still good, though if you like fry food. A lovely and homey restaurant! My waiter was very sweet, polite, and helpful. While there weren't a lot of customers at the time I went, there were many customers who ordered takeout. This restaurant makes me want to try more Peruvian cuisine!

Liza K.

Alright, so anytime I eat cuisine from other Latin countries, my biased taste buds take over, because I grew up eating home made from scratch Mexican food. I mean the kind where seafood is involved too! So, there's gonna be high expectations and mamá bias. The place was dead when we came, but the service and food quality do not match with how not busy this place was. The place was clean, attractive, everything you'd want in a decent restaurant. The waiter was kind, patient, and gave great tips and advice on what to order. I ordered a paella like dish, that came with shrimp, clams, oysters, and just all around yummy seafood. The sauce, seafood, rice, and little details, created a melt in your mouth experience. All the flavors just went so well together and I was beyond full by the time I was done. My husband ordered something boring, but it was actually alright, though not as good as my plate. The bad thing about this place is there is no real online presence, aside from a few Google notes, and Yelp, so you can't peruse the menu ahead of time and without Yelp or in my case my friend wanting to celebrate his Peruvian heritage, you won't hear about this place. I would definitely return to eat here again, it's just a little bit out of my way. The seafood was stupendous and I think it would have even made my mother proud, because I sure liked it. Though, I wouldn't necessarily tell that to her face, cause you know, pride and all. It's worth a visit and I am certain if you like seafood, you'll become a fan of Peruvian food too.

Lomo Saltado (ask for medium rare!)
Leo K.

My first stab at Peruvian food ever and I was quite nervous, because I didn't have a clue what Peruvian cuisine was like. At the recommendation of a co-worker, who in the past had spent a couple months on a short term assignment in Peru, eating Peruvian foods every single day, our whole team gathered at La Guitarra Con Sazon for lunch. After looking over the menu about 10 times, I finally decided to go with the first and what seems to be the most standard dish they had - the Lomo Saltado. This dish was described as wok sauteed beef tenderloin with tomatoes, onions, and garlic, served with french fries and rice. I requested for the beef to be medium rare as I placed my order, and boy did the chefs deliver. Each cube of beef was not only cooked to a perfect medium rare, but were so soft and tender. The sauce was uniquely flavorful but not overwhelming at all. What was surprising was that the sauce perfectly complimented the french fries that were tossed in with everything, and it brought out this deep potato flavor despite the crispiness of the fries being compromised (I usually hate soggy fries). And not to mention this dish was a combo of my favorite ingredients: meat, potatoes, onions, rice/carbs. Maybe the fact that it was a late lunch played a role in my appetite, or maybe not, but I went to town with this amazingly delicious dish. The second time I returned I wanted to see what Peruvian Fried Rice was. To my surpise, it tasted exactly like Chinese fried rice. Its wasn't even about the soy sauce used in the rice, but the pork itself tasted exactly like the BBQ Pork you would pick up from an Asian supermarket. It wasn't bad fried rice, just nothing Peruvian about it at all. #165

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Nice waitress and food was good quality. I am half Pakistani and dont know Peruvian food, but I do know when food is cooked well.

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It's right of Westheimer with easy parking. Delicious Peruvian food, and Pisco sours!

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great food and service. The empanadas are my favorite, the kids love tallarines saltados, and my husband always get a Jalea as appetizer

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The food is delicious especially if you love Latin food I always come here with my son so yummy

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