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    Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lomo Saltado
    Nell C.

    D E L I C O U S! I love Peruvian food and the Latin Chef has made a mark in Oceanside. Authentic flavors and sizzling meats accompanied by rice or noodles! We ordered Pollo Saltado and Tallarin Saltado De Res. Both dishes were cooked well and very flavorful. I loved that the Latin Chef Saltados was not salty. I am looking forward to my next visit and I want to try the ceviche, it looked refreshing! Ambiance has plenty of table service. The owner very friendly and is the host and server.

    I absolutely loved my experience at Latin Chef Peruvian! The food was delicious and full of authentic Peruvian flavor. We ordered jalea, and everything was perfectly crispy, fresh, and beautifully served with sarza criolla, yuca, and cancha--just like home. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. Oceanside is lucky to have a spot like this. Highly recommended if you want real Peruvian food done right!

    Aji De Gallina
    Christina S.

    Great food! At least what we tried! I had to ask for the Aji De Gallina and luckily it was a special for that day! Too bad it's not on the staple menu as it's my favorite dish. I guess I'd have to call each time. I did suggest to them that they should have it on the menu. The service was great, it was served fast so, I hope they are here to stay... so, come on over and adventure on food, my friends- you won't be disappointed.

    Ceviche Mixto
    Rosa R.

    This is one of my favorite places to come eat some Peruvian cuisine! The ceviche mixto is fire! I've also had the lomo saltado and it is fabulous!

    Jamie A.

    If you want authentic Peruvian food this restaurant is for you! Everything from the ceviche, chaufa and lomo saltado were flavorful and tasty.The seafood saltado and papa a la huancaina were our favs. Service was good and food came out after about 15 minutes. We asked for bread, but they didn't serve any which was too bad. I love bread with the green sauce! We were raving about this place and some friends also ordered it for an upcoming birthday dinner. I'd love to see them offer ají de gallina on their menu or even as a special. Other: Lots of parking. I don't think they have a liquor license. Small but clean restaurant. Glad we have a good Peruvian place in North County now and I don't have to go all the way to East SD. Chef and staff know what they are doing and It shows!

    Rosa J.

    Extraordinary food experience. Thank you TONY for your culinary art! Outstanding service. Very nice environment. I highly recommend it! ROSA JOHNSON

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    Margaret A.

    I'm relatively new to Peruvian cuisine however I've really enjoyed each entree here! Every visit I look forward to a new dish knowing it's going to be a rainbow of flavors cooked to perfection. The waitresses are always really wonderful answering any questions I have and giving me recommendations on which dish, drink or dessert to try. Seating is plentiful inside with two big screens showcasing beautiful nature scenes from around the world. I look forward to returning!

    Soo H.

    I remember the flames.  In my kitchen they flicker like a candle.  Here they are like the sun itself.  Fire reaches for the ceiling.  It envelopes the wok and imparts the food with a delicious smoky flavor unlike any other place I have eaten. I've been a fan of Latin Chef since I tried them at Liberty Station.  This new spot is much nicer.  Smoky scent from the flames led me to Chef Tony. I ordered the lomo saltado.  Tomatoes had a delicious smoky flavor.  Fries were covered in tasty sauce.  Steak was tender and full of beefy flavor with a hint of sweetness.  Great tasting dish. Lucuma ice cream had a delicious sweet flavor a bit like butterscotch. 2nd visit I tried the beef fried rice.  Loved the smoky flavor imparted from the wok.  Beef was tender and full of flavor.  I miss the bean sprouts Tony added to this dish in the old days.  This new version is very tasty but I loved how the bean sprouts balanced this dish with some added moisture. I also ordered a papa rellena.  The potato part was soft and fluffy.  Inside was beef and part of a hard boiled egg.  Loved the flavor from the beef and I would have preferred more beef to the egg. It was great seeing Tony again.  Tony and his staff always greeted me with a friendly smile.  Looks like Tony is working here every weekend.   I love eating at the Latin Chef for the excellent hospitality and delicious Peruvian food. "It's good to have friends Mr. Garibaldi... even if only for a little while...." Babylon 5

    Pescado a lo Macho
    Pascal L.

    5 stars for me is "I can't wait to go back". This restaurant is definitely that. It was Muy Delicioso. Flavorful, plentiful, very well seasoned, there is something for everyone here. All the plates we have seen out of the kitchen were looking awesome. Talking about the kitchen, when they say open flame on the menu they mean it :-) there are a LOT of flames, not for the show but for flavor. The pollo saltado was super tasty and vey well seasoned. The Pescado a lo Macho was so so good and a bounty of seafood. On a Friday lunch it was quite busy, and I totally understand why. I can't wait to go try other dishes :-)

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    Kareem P.

    THE LATIN CHEF : Peruvian Cuisine is Oceanside's latest addition to the Latin food scene and it just opened up January 2024. The Latin Chef has other locations, including their premier Liberty Station. This location is on Oceanside Blvd. in the Oceanside Marketplace, where Ceja's Mexican used to be. There's some parking spaces out front, but it's very cramped when it gets crowded and it's difficult to maneuver with many vehicles around. The interior is very basic and simple, with slightly dimmed lighting to set the relaxing ambiance. There are a few photos of the owners and 2 pieces of art. Very plain almost. It lacks greenery, plants or anything that is native to Peru that would give it true character. But it is very spacious inside and it's good for group seating. The chairs are lightly cushioned and there's one long "booth" seating area on the side. Service is friendly and relatively fast. They whipped up my Lomo Saltado in under 10 minutes. Although there's a slight language barrier, the servers know enough English to take my order correctly. Their menu range starts rather high and most dishes are $21-$24; but this is typical for a business to survive in this location. My lomo saltado was delicious and was a fair potion size. They only have 2 beverages on the menu and the chícha morado drink was tasty (reminded me of a Jamaica). Overall, The Latin Chef is a nice addition to the Latin dining scene in the area, although there is a Peruvian restaurant just down the street. But I like that this one is a tad bit more intimate and better for group seating. Instagram : @thelatinchef_oceanside : Formerly Ceja's Mexican : 760-201-8997

    Lomo Saltado
    Brenda T.

    I've been missing Panca so I was excited to see this place come up on Yelp. We placed a to-go order for their Lomo Saltado (mine) and the Saltado de Pollo (my husband's). They gave us two containers of their spicy green sauce. I would have been bummed but my husband doesn't like spicy food so I got his. Unfortunately I had to use all of both sauces, scraping it all out of the bottom, because there wasn't much flavor in the food. I thought there were way too many fries. The meat was tender and I liked the crunch of the red onion. I don't think I'll be back. My husband will have to stop at the Inka Grill on his way home from Orange County. If I could give half stars I would have rated 3.5

    Lomo Saltado
    Anastasia D.

    I was expecting a lot more freshness from this dish as it's a total of 22 dollars. Not only was it lacking in fresh flavor, it was also very greasy and the fries were soggy and more than likely frozen. This is not what you would expect from Peruvian cuisine. I don't recommend. If you're looking for fresh, authentic Peruvian food please check out the restaurant/ food stall "Kuntur", you can find them at Leucadia farmers market as well.

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    Food was amazing! Jannette the owner was so kind and attentive. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again.

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    We came here for the first time the service was excellent the food was amazing the Latin Chef I would recommend this place 100%

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    Best Peruvian Food I've ever had. Their service is always on point in a chill environment.

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    Excelente yummy! Best Peruvian food in Oceanside. I had the ceviche and lomo saltado.

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