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Las Americas

4.3 (85 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Peruvian, Grocery
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Carnitas a la Verde
Antonio P.

Some might stay I am stingy with my five star reviews. I tend to reserve them for the rare experiences that truly blow me away, and wow, Las Americas did just that. Situated in the back of a Latin American grocery store, this hole-in-the wall restaurant serves some of the most delicious food I have had on this side of the border. I ordered the Carnitas a la Verde-- the meat was slightly crispy on the outside, exquisitely tender, with all the fat well rendered, impact with flavor. I would drive across the city for this dish alone, and no other carnitas I've eaten have ever come close. The corn tortillas that come with it are also phenomenal; I can't remember the last time I ate ones this authentic. Additionally, the rice and beans, as well as the chips and salsa, were all good. The restaurant was clean and surprisingly spacious. Service was polite and prompt. Las Americas is easily on my short lists of best restaurants in Cleveland, and best Mexican food anywhere. If you want authentic Mexican or Peruvian food, look no further than Las Americas.

Cin P.

What a hidden gem! This unassuming little restaurant is tucked in the back of a little grocery store (which has very fresh though limited produce, by the way). All the patrons seemed to be regulars and of Latin American decent, which is a great sign of authenticity! The ceviche was fresh, and I loved my dish. However, the food comes out sporadically (app came after some entr es, and one entree was about 10min after the middle ones). Servers are a bit hard to find/flag down, but they are friendly. The meats were a tad overcooked but the flavors were good. The portions are big. I would return!

Pollo don...?something on the bottom right of menu under chicken
Andie A.

I have been wanting to come here for four years and I was not disappointed! Best tortillas of my life. Amazing yucca frita. Service can be a little problematic if you don't speak any spanish but not a big problem at all. we cannot wait to go back!

Ceviche
Raquel C.

Hands down the best hole in the wall Peruivan food! I have traveled to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Atlanta, Ga, Chicago, IL and we always try the best reviewed Peruvian restaurants in every city. Las Americas (Chef Max Diego) takes pride in his presentation and taste. He beats every "fancy" restaurant we have tried. My husband is Peruvian and I am Colombian. We are repeat customers to Las Americas because it's the best! A true Cleveland gem.

Elise N.

The empanadas were beautifully plated. The al pastor plain tacos were ok. The Peruvian food seems to be where it's at. My husband nervously got the fried fish. He was astounded at how good it was especially with the pickled vegetable (we forgot what it was). Everyone at our table wanted to try it. Horchata was also good. Lots of room for big groups. We stopped at the grocery store connected and got some fun stuff including dried peppers.

Talapia and shrimp
Gloria J.

Always trying something different to taste variations of flavors. As usual the waitress was very friendly and polite. Several people doing door dash but only a few people dining in but more customers came later. Great family restaurant.

Ceviche De Talapia, an appetizer and a meal.
James W.

Don't go here for atmosphere, go here for the food. I lived in Ecuador for 14 years and visited Peru 5 times. I discovered and love ceviche among other Latin America treats. I must recommend Las Americas as a truly typical Peruvian neighborhood restaurant with outstanding ceviche that is sure to satisfy anyone familiar with great food served in typical simplistic settings. My wife, from Ecuador, and I visited for the first time last week and we were pleased. The service, the food, and the Peruvian beer were all excellent.

Menu 1 - Mexican
Is A.

Food was amazing. Ordered the seafood trio on the Peruvian side of the menu. Super impressed with the tasty ceviche. What was even more impressive was the excellent service. We had a very large group and she was super attentive. The ambiance is very low key. A small market as a from and then you enter a glass door in the back that opens into a restaurant seating area. Not upscale at all. But would go back for the taste and service!

Steve H.

This was a very cool find. It's in a grocery storee and the entrance is a bit confusing but worth it. All of the food was hot and fresh. Our server was very good. We enjoyed every entree. If you find yourself nearby checK it out. It was a good experience

excellent value

REAL TACOS in Cleveland!!! Everything we ordered was perfect: 5 carne asada tacos, cilantro/onions only on double corn tortillas with tomatillo salsa verde and another killer medium salsa. Also a full-size chicken quesadilla, chips, house salsa, and 2 cheladas - all for $33.42 with tax!!! This made my day.

Menu 1
Steven B.

This is a really great place to get some very good and authentic Mexican Food.  Located in the back of a small plaza at the intersection of Rockside and Aurora Roads is a Latin Supermarket that has expanded from the previous space elsewhere in the plaza.  If you go through the market and find the glass doors you will find a barebones restaurant.  Not much in the way of decor, just some tables with some flat screen TVs.  Although they are in expanding the cafe area, having picked up a large space next door. The menu is actually much more extensive then you would expect, with Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Fajitas and specialty dishes.  Although the place is simple, the dishes come out in huge portions, beautifully presented.    The food is excellent, I enjoyed most of the Shrimp dishes, which use a huge portion of nice sized grilled shrimp. Depending on dish you will get a small Portions are huge, especially for the price, the flavors are excellent and authentic. With my older brother, the carnivore supreme, in town after a trip together up from Florida I had to take him to lunch at Las Americas. He had the Carne Asada and declared that it was awesome; the portion was so huge he could not finish and he was incredibly impressed all around. We started with a side of guacamole to go with the chips and salsa and it was very nice, zippy and bright. The restaurant portion of Las Americas keeps getting better, they are working to make it more and more of a regular sit down restaurant, which is great as long as the food stays excellent. During the weekend they add to the menu with additional Peruvian food choices, so I am looking forward to trying them as well. You can not go wrong at Las Americas, stupendous authentic Latin food beautifully presented at reasonable prices with huge portions. Service is friendly if a bit basic and there is not much decor, but the food more then makes up for it. Go for it.

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1 month ago

Great food,great service I truly appreciate your great food and great service,I recommend this restaurant.

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5 days ago

Service was slow and the food was just so so. Not bad but not entirely good. I would go back but maybe try something different on the menu

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5 months ago

Great variety of seafood and chicken dishes Peruvian style. Inca Cola was a hit on many tables.

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2 years ago

Super food and friendly service. Highly recommend. Great salsa, guacamole, fajitas, burritos too!

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3 years ago

It was very good. The food was hot, as expected and very hearty in size. The service was also commendable.

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