Never tried octopus before - I was amazed! Amazing food, perfect service, drinks devine. I will be…read moreback the next time I'm in Orlando.

From time to time, I like to visit new Peruvian food restaurants…read more This time, Mares welcomed us very warm and friendly. We got out table right away and we received chanchita chulpi immediately. It was really good because it tasted very fresh. The order took a bit longer than expected and I noticed that it happened to all the tables. I tried the makis acevichados. The taste was good, but they are not the peruvian makis I have tried for years in Peru. This was something different, but still good. The tacu tacu with lomo saltado, though. It was really good. I liked when it comes with a tick sauce instead of just water. The tacu tacu may have needed to get crispy a little bit, but the flavor was amazing. Finally, they only have option of glass of chicha morada. The taste was really good, I could feel the spices.

With so many positive Yelp reviews, we had to try this place out!…read more Lomo Saltado - asked for medium rare and definitely came out way more cooked than we would have liked, but it was still good, but could have been better. Ceviche Clasico Mixto - yummy! I don't think you can go wrong with their ceviches. They seem to experts in making ceviches. Mofongo Pulpo Anticuchero - the grilled octopus was soooo good! Chicharron de Pescado - this was sooo good! Our server was super nice and attentive. Thank you! Definitely would come here again.

We visited Bongos Restaurant for my brother's birthday after he mentioned it had great reviews…read more What caught his attention was the fusion of Peruvian and Puerto Rican cuisine, and since we're originally from Peru, we always love trying new Peruvian spots. The restaurant itself is cute and well-decorated, and it wasn't busy when we visited (Thursday around 6:30PM). Our server was friendly and attentive, and when we asked where the chef was from, she said Peru--which we later found out wasn't true (an important detail you'll soon see why). Food & Experience We ordered a variety of dishes to try: What we loved: * Sushi Acevichado - Great flavor and well-prepared. * Torta de Chocolate & Mousse de Maracuyá - Both desserts were delicious. What disappointed us: * Sopa de Pollo - The soup was loaded with potatoes, which wasn't an issue, but when we asked if it could be split into two bowls, the server said no. Instead, she offered to bring an extra bowl for us to do it ourselves, which felt like an odd policy. * Lomo Saltado - The charcoal flavor was so overpowering that it wasn't enjoyable, and the fries didn't taste homemade. * Aeropuerto - Not to my liking at all. The chicken was overcooked, and the chaufa's flavor was off, likely due to a different soy sauce (siyau) being used. * Trio (Fried Calamari, Chaufa de Pollo, Ceviche de Pescado) - The fried calamari arrived cold and gooey, the chaufa had the same flavor issue as the Aeropuerto, and the ceviche was just okay. When the chef came to our table, we asked what part of Peru he was from--and that's when we found out he wasn't actually Peruvian. This might explain why some of the traditional Peruvian flavors were missing or off. Would we come back? Probably not. There are so many better Peruvian restaurants we've tried. If we're in the area, we might consider giving it another shot with different dishes, but we wouldn't go out of our way to visit again. (Nice atmosphere, good desserts, but underwhelming Peruvian flavors.)

Walking on this joint, I felt the authenticity of Peruvian cuisine. There was fun decor all over,…read moremaking this place a wonderful spectacle Service from the true Peruvian server gave me confident feelings that I was going to get exactly what I want from this place. She was great in explaining all the dishes and gave me my favorite Peruvian hot sauce - rocoto The ceviche mixto was all kinds of seafood was amazing. Lomo saltado was the best ever here and the Tallarin verde - pesto spaghetti was so good and can beat out some Italian restaurant's pesto for sure! I asked for a side of Tallarin Huancaina cheese sauce on the side to try and it was served cold. Was confused on whether or not it was supposed to be served cold since I've never had it before and they took it away and brought me a warmed up one. It was just okay and kinda too thick and heavy to enjoy but glad to have tried it Pisco sour was awesome and delicious. I liked the nice touch of the logo dusted on top of the egg foam. They definitely know how to make a proper pisco sour here! I was also mesmerized by their coo pineapple glitter display at their front desk and kept staring at it from my seat, haha. I couldn't take my eyes off of it for some reason. I am definitely hooked on this place and would like to return to try other dishes or just get the same ones again!

Randomly stumbled upon this place when I was helping for a crab restaurant while in town. I love…read more Peruvian food. I first discovered it when I was in Florida. Sweet: We ordered this 3 entree option combo. You get 3 different options - ceviche, jalea And a seafood rice dish. Great deal!! It's less than $55 for the whole meal. Everything was delicious and packed with so much flavor. They give you different dipping sauces that are so good. The service was excellent and very helpful. Sour: my only sour is that they don't have a location in SoCal. Kidding!

The atmosphere of the restaurant was exquisite. A lot of positive vibes. My drink was incredible…read more The service was great. I would recommend this restaurant.

Food was excellent! Their passionfruit sour was amazing! Loved their seafood stew, it was very…read morefilling! Their fried yuca was incredible and their salad was refreshing! Their double chocolate cake was absolutely delicious and I really loved their coffee. It was really nice experience here!

Todo súper rico , ojalá viviera en Orlando Definitivamente…read moreva seri primer parada cada que venga por acá!

Stopped by Memories of Peru Pollos a La Brasa for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience. The…read moreceviche was fresh and flavorful, the lomo saltado was cooked perfectly, and the fried fish chunks were crispy and well-seasoned. Easy parking made it convenient, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Solid spot for Peruvian food. I'd definitely come back.

I stopped in here for the chicken and rice, with the side of plantains. It was honestly the very…read morebest chicken and rice I've ever eaten. Every bite was full of amazing flavor and it was served with a cilantro/lime sauce on the side which was equally delicious... The plantains were cooked to perfection. The serving size was enormous, but will taste great again tomorrow at work! Both men that were running the food truck were so helpful and nice. I live nearby so I'll definitely go here again. Highly recommend!

Best chaufa around ! From the Boba teas to the shrimp wraps everything is amazing! The owners are…read morefriendly, provided excellent service and the food tastes great. You can't go wrong. Family friendly environment with a kids table as well and excellent music and vibes.

As a Peruvian, this is one of my favorite Peruvian restaurant in Orlando!…read more The atmosphere is casual and staff are very friendly as well. If you want to start with an appetizer their papa la huancaina is pretty good. My only critique is that the sauce is more on the liquid side, but that's a personal preference. I still recommend trying it out. For an entree though, I highly recommend either going with the lomo saltado or ceviche as those dishes never disappoint! If you are ever craving Peruvian food, then look no further this is your place.

I had the Arroz con Pato () dish. It was a HUGE plate of food. If I hadn't been about to leave town…read moreI would've definitely had leftovers. Came with great sauce in it and an over easy egg on top. Delicious!! Place inside is smaller but very nice. Cool art on the walls. Server didn't speak English at all (and I don't mean like they're still learning, it was clear no attempt has been made yet) which was a little awkward. When we had simple questions like "what kind of rice is in this dish?" he had to go get the manager lol. Small hiccup though, overall a good meal

The food is amazing here and I always have great service! I come in the area often for work and…read morecrave their fish or beef stir fry meals. There are so delicious!

Good lunch specials. Chicken rice and salad. Flavors are mild but good. Good service and several…read morelunch specials choices. The flan was excellent, thick and full of flavor and not too sweet.

I went with my family on the grand opening it was amazing the ribeye was cooked perfectly as well…read moreas my paella was so flavorful and amazing my best friend got the Napoleon II it was so creamy and delicious, I recommend this place for an amazing dinner experience

The place was nice and big, the service--mediocre. We were a group of 6. The food was terrible. We…read morewaited almost an hour, and they brought the plates one by one. We ordered ceviche, chaufa, ají de gallina, lomo saltado, chicharrón de pescado, and lamb chops. The potatoes were undercooked and cold, papá a la huancaina had no flavor at all. I had to send the Lamb chops back to cook as they came medium rare. They came back almost the same. Aji de gallina had the chicken in chunks. The chicharrón de pescado did not come with any salsa criolla or salsa tártara. The fish was dry. If they came with the excuse that this was fusion with French or Italian food--PLEASE.

I'm sorry I waited so long to try Panka. It was delicious. We went with friends and they ordered an…read moreappetizer with plantains that was so good, though I can't remember the name of it. I ordered the classic ceviche sampler along with the grilled salmon asado. As someone who's a really healthy and conscientious eater, I appreciated how fresh and balanced everything was. The salmon was a huge piece and came with asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli that were all perfectly seasoned, plus two eggs on top and a side of rice. I ate every bite. It was both delicious and nutritious. It's not fancy, just a really great casual place with excellent food. We'll definitely be back.

Delicious Peruvian cuisine! We stopped by as we were driving through Daytona which was an excellent…read morechoice. We got the leche de tigre fish, aji de galina, and the churrasco y frituras. The portions are huge. Every dish is flavorful and prepared with care. The service was great and the interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated. Would recommend if you are looking for an amazing meal!