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Lamas was great. Service was fast and friendly. The food was bomb. I had the birria tacos - they were a hit! Husband had the lomo and it was good. Definitely pay them a visit. It's worth it. Oh p.s. this is for the food truck.
First time trying Peruvian food and I enjoyed and ate every bite. This is a food truck set up in a parking lot. They had picnic tables set up in the lot and were pretty quick. I thought that the meat was under seasoned, but the green sauce gave it a lot of flavor... without it, it would have been bland... overall good value and quick.
Good food for a decent price. I got 3 small chicken thighs for around $20. My friends also liked the quesabirria. It had outdoor seating and is next to pillar point pier. Take a walk to the pier after eating and enjoy the ocean views! There's a lot of fishermen on the pier always catching crab and various species of fish. Service was fast and efficient.
Excellent spot for a quick lunch in Half Moon Bay. We went to the food truck. I ordered the lomo saltado with shrimp and the cheesy yuca. I loved the lomo saltado with shrimp but would skip the cheesy yuca next time. My bf ordered the lomo saltado with steak, which he liked. I had a bite of his & it was good, but if you like seafood, shrimp is the way to go. They also serve Mexican food here, which I didn't try, but if I were in the mood for Mexican food, might be worth a try.
Food was Excellent Service was Good Ambiance was Excellent, its HMB suspect some wind lol Price Good would i go again,,,,,,,Yes
Found this place on Yelp and was enamored by the pictures so decided to check it out during my lunch break. The food truck was really easy to find it was in the parking lot by the harbor. I ordered the Lechonada Peruana and Cheese Yucas. Lechonada Peruana (4.5/5) The Lechonada Peruana was delicious. The pork belly was very soft and the sauce was flavorful. It was also a large serving size and I ended up eating the left overs for dinner. Cheese Yucas (2.5/5) I was very excited when I saw cheese yucas on the menu because it sounds delicious but unfortunately they were very average. They were lightly fried and fluffy but lacked flavor.
Hmm, I wonder what happened here. This cafe is inside the often vacant Shoppes at Harbor Village where they face stiff competition from the more renowned La Costanera. Interesting how the only two restaurants in the mall are both Peruvian like there's a ceviche face-off that's about to occur. I tried it after taking a walk from Moss Beach and decided to sit in the mall to eat. I went for the $17 Pollo Peruano, a trio of slow-cooked chicken thighs marinated in spices. It was served with salad and a scoop of white rice, and there was a thimbleful of their peppery rocoto sauce that was hardly enough to use (photo: https://bit.ly/3ulyCBx). The poultry itself was somewhat overcooked, though the offset was the $6 Platanos Dulce, a generous plating of sweetened fried plantains (photo: https://bit.ly/3bCgyMZ). I was the only one dining there except for a senior couple who stood steadfastly in front of my view of the TV with nary a thought that I was there watching. Anyway I returned a couple of months later. This time there was no sign of that senior couple. Apparently they found their remote at home. More concerning was how I stood at the counter and waited for someone to wait on me. Even though the staff came in and out of the area, absolutely no one acknowledged my existence even after I welped an apologetic "Excuse me". I won't speculate why I was ignored, but I left out of frustration and went to La Costanera. Now I know why there are two Peruvian spots in the mall. Sheesh. FOOD - 3 stars...stellar plantains overshadowed by overcooked chicken thighs AMBIANCE - 3 stars...watch out for indifferent, immobile TV watchers in the mall SERVICE - 1.5 stars...didn't feel ignored on my first visit TOTAL - 2 stars...well, I know another Peruvian place... RELATED - Exploring the Pacific side of the peninsula? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3aiDR9I
I was visiting Prince Harbor late last summer. We were across the street at Hob Dogma, the brewery. While we were standing outside, I looked over and saw Lamas Peruvian truck. I walked over, checked out the menu and walked away. That was a mistake! Today I figured out what my mistake was. I only took a look at the Mexican menu and did not see their Peruvian offerings. Today I ordered the ceviche mixto, french fries, along with an Inca Cola. That Inca Cola took me back to my childhood. Back to thee ceviche. Oh My God, that ceviche was delicious and fresh and that freshness was verified by my fisherman friend Omar. Also, you have the option of how spicy you want your ceviche. I like heat and believe me, I got heat. He had the Grilled Chicken taco plate and was happy with it. I can wait to go back and try some more of the items on the menu, thankfully there are lot. The service is great and you can taste the pride they take in their food. Keep in mind it's a food truck and there are some nice picnic tables there.
If you are looking for homemade good quality food this is the place! They offered both peruvian and mexican food. The service is great, owner is very friendly and makes sure everyone is okay. They have tables outside in case you want to eat there! We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended!
-Bistek A La Probre [rib eye, fries, rice, fried egg, fried plantains, sautéed tomatoes and onions] ($22) mhmmm so freaking bomb - ive never had Peruvian food before and this is truly one of the most amazing dish i tried recently!! I love the combination of the sweet, the savory, and the spices were so well balanced besides the amazing food options that were available the staff were equally as amazing. he even shared with us his house made special spicy sauce which was SPICCYY but paired so well with what we were having. The item on the menu I ordered was on the day special -- though it may not permanently be on their menu they have something very similar. i'd say that it's half outdoor and a half indoor meaning that it is not directly inside the restaurant itself but it's outside within the plaza/hallway. if y'all are in the area make sure to stop by bc 10/10 its so so worth the try tip: large parking lot, shared plaza bathroom with a code (make sure you ask the restaurant staff)
We've been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and Service/Food is always great but today we had some issues with our order/quality of food. We ordered the Ceviche Trio, Lomo Saltado de Carne, Plantanos Dulces, Choritos A La Chalaca, Guacamole with Chips and Chicha Morada $80. First Issue we had was with the Ceviche Trio $25. One of the Ceviche with the squid in it was inedible. It was hard and couldn't chew it because it wasn't left enough time for the lemon to cure it. The owner know this as she said she was going to make it as they were out. Second issue was the Choritos a La Chalaca $13. They were delicious but two of them weren't clean properly and the mussle beards were still left in the mussle. Plantanos Dulces $6 we're delicious as always with a side of crema. Lomo Saltado de Carne $20 was delicious although it seems the plate has less meat than previous times we visited. The lady at the register was very nice and helpful so was the man that was helping her drop off food but let's talk about the owners nasty attitude and lack of caring to hear about the muscle still having the beards attached. As a previous restaurant manager I appreciate feedback when things like this happen and in this industry you need to know how to professionally take criticism but when I mentioned it quietly (even spoke Spanish in hopes that other customers didn't understand) to the owner she had a snarky remark and brushed it of like she wasn't at fault she asked me why I didn't return them. I wasn't asking for a refund or anything. I wanted her to be aware of the situation. I know what it is and just removed it but any other customers would of thought it was hairs or something worse. Her bad attitude and her not wanting to replace the inedible ceviche in the first place was a total deal breaker for us (granted later she did replace it but before that she told the server to tell me she wasn't going to since I had already taken the plate). Sadly we will not be coming back to eat here any longer. There's other great choices in the area (Mezza Luna, Barbara's Fish Trap, Seafood Market) and I refuse to support any buisness where the owner has a crappy attitude for something she were at fault for. For her sake I hope her Chef doesn't keep calling out as her cooking isn't as great as his is.
We were very excited to try this restaurant and unfortunately, it didn't cut it. When we drove into the parking lot we saw the food truck and I'd wanted a sit down restaurant. We called to verify and the restaurant is inside the empty glass mall, at the very end. Restrooms are a few businesses away and you need a code to get in. The gentleman helping us was very patient and helpful at the counter. You order, pay, then take a number for them to deliver it to your table. I had expected something different. We had ordered the plantains as dessert and they arrived first, as an appetizer. These were delicious! However, it said it came with a side of sour cream and instead it had the consistency and taste of cream cheese. Our drink, chicha morada, was also very good. However, it was not refreshing and cold as I had expected. My son had a seafood dish Pescado a La Macho and he thought was okay, but he said the rock fish was delicious! I ordered a pasta dish with steak Tallarin Saltado and I couldn't chew the steak. It seemed like it was just compromised of left over pieces of gristle. Completely disgusting! Once our food was served, we were never checked on again.
5 years ago
Omg what a treat.... Ordered Ceviche Mixto and Lomo Saltado from the food truck; to devour with beer at Hop Dogma next door! So definitely coming back to this GEM! Worth the drive from SF! read more
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4 years ago
Amazing Peruvian food! Friendly, quick service, food had great flavor, presentation was perfect; you can taste the quality of ingredients used. Will definitely be back. This is our new fav...better than Limón! I've eaten at both locations in Burlingame and SF, and have had home cooked Peruvian food, Lamas is authentic! read more
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5 years ago
Awesome spot. This was our second time here and it did not disappoint. Great service and great food. This time our group was of 8 people. We had no wait to be seated. They were cleaning and sanitizing our tables and chairs as we placed our order inside. This is very much appreciated, specially during this times. My husband and I both had the lomo saltado as our entree, and the chicken causa as our appetizer, delish! The meat was tender and juicy, our causa was very good as well (highly recommend). Next time your in Half Moon Bay give this place a try, you will not regret it. read more
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My wife and I were driving through and decided to stop and grab lunch, and we were happy to find this place. It's located in a small shopping mall and they serve pizza and Peruvian/Mexican food. I ordered two fish tacos, and they were bigger than I expected , and very good! I highly suggest them!! My wife got the ceviche trio, and she was very happy with it. The pieces of fish were big, and while she was starving, she couldn't finish it. If you have room for dessert...get the churro! The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and we'll make sure to stop by again. read more
5 years ago
Great location and great little restaurant serving excellent large meals! Love places like this that's got nice ambience and good service too. Wife made a custom burrito that was gluten free and they came through with flying colors. read more
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4 years ago
I had the pescado a lo macho. It had fish, shrimp, mussels, and octopus. It came with rice and yucca fries. The dish was unbearably salty but fries were good. The servers were really nice. Dinner, glass of wine on a vinyl top table was just under $40. Next time I think I'll just do a pizza take out. read more
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So happy to see one of our favorite spots has survived the pandemic! We stopped in today and the restaurant is open and better than ever! The food was excellent! We had Pescado a lo Macho and the fish filet was fresh and with the perfect balance of spices. They also put about a pound of seafood on top: shrimp, calamari, scallops, & mussels topping the fish fillet were tasty too. I had my old favorite the Lomo Saltado. The meat was cooked to perfection, and it's ribeye no less! Very tasty! They also had something new, beef or chicken empanadas. We tried a chicken empanada and it was so good we had to try a beef one too. Both were very good. Also staff here are always so friendly and accommodating. This place is a true hidden gem. And don't forget they have a food truck in the marina area nearby if you just want something quick on- the-go. Almost forgot...we ordered chicharon to go. Not only is it really good, but also a great value for the portion they provide. read more
4 years ago
Lamas Sign - I've been to many many Caribbean Islands and Costal Towns - by far this was the most delicious Ceviche combo plate I've eaten in years. My wife raved about the bowl with Pollo. I tried a bite and the flavors were genuine Peruvian! Sooooo good - don't get scared away if the inside of the Mall like location seems quiet. The owner was helpful, smiled and followed up on our experience. It's a casual but enjoyable atmosphere - but the food is what I came for and I was not disappointed, I fact I was pleasantly surprised!! If you go to half moon bay - go to Lamas read more
5 years ago
I ate here for the first time on Thursday and on Friday I was back enjoying more great food. read more
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I stopped here for some food. I originally wanted Peruvian but the prices were kinda high so I opted for a steak burrito instead. Service was fast and great, they brought a water bowl for my dog. The waitress was very friendly. The burrito was big and very tasty. The steak was seasoned and flavorful. I would come here again! read more
We searched yelp for dinner in HMB & this sounded interesting. Parking was easy on Saturday night & staff were all very friendly & helpful. One can order from the pizza, Mexican, and/ or Peruvian menus. Ate our Lomo Saltado burrito, and arroz mariscos plate ( fish, mussels, shrimp, calamari ) , Drank the horchata & chica morada , watched futbol on TV. Fresh & delicious food! We left happy & will be back. read more
5 years ago
Managing expectations: The Aji De Gallina tasted good; comfort food like. But if the menu talks about olives and boiled egg, I'm expecting more than _one_ olive and a _quarter\ egg. I think the dish would have benefited from 3-5 olives chopped up and mixed into the Aji Amarillo sauce. read more
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Wonderful food, super cute location, and easy to park even on the craziest coast side days. Peruvian chicken and fried plantains; my favorite! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Service was super friendly and helpful. The mussels Choritos a la Chalaca appetizer so nice and fresh and the fish Pescado a lo Macho - so delicious. The shrimp, the octopus, the mussels, yum! And the fish was buttery soft. Best fried yucas I have ever had! read more
6 years ago
Great person own Good service on time Excellent experience with Peruvian food especially with lomo saltado and ceviche I'm recommend 100% read more
7 years ago
Best place to eat Peruvian food! And the best service ever! I'm peruvian so I can assure you that you will be eating the best Peruvian food in the Bay area. Definitely we'll come back! El mejor lugar para comer comida peruana. El ceviche limeño fue el más parecido que pude probar en todo el tiempo que vivo en USA. La atención A1! Definitivamente volveremos mi familia y yo. read more
3 years ago
Picture on menu have fries with the torta but when you order they didn't give it and charge 6 dollars more that's false advertisement read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Cool, cool place to grab a bite. We were on our way to San Francisco and got hungry so we decided to make a stop at Half Moon Bay. We looked on Yelp and found this restaurant so we thought why not. We tried both the Mexican and Peruvian menu and everything was really tasty. The tacos were right on point just on the spicy side but good. The Peruvian specialty we had was really good too, the fish and chips that came with it were my favorite. Next time we're in the area we will definitely come back. read more
8 years ago
New place opened few months ago. Awesome food, great people. I came here on my vege day and will surely come here on my cheat days:) this place is very clean, people are very friendly and they have three types of food. Mexican food, pizza and Peruvian food. The food presentation was very tempting and definitely this place is on my list for my next trip. Highly recommend! read more
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270 Capistrano Rd
Ste 46
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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(650) 560-8388
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