Amazing Peruvian food! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the portions were great. Definitely a place I would recommend if you're looking for authentic and delicious Peruvian food. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

I chose to try this restaurant after reading the positive reviews. I love Peruvian food, having visited Peru, and have always enjoyed the country's culture and cuisine. We started with the papa a la huancaína, followed by the pollo saltado, tallarines verdes con pollo, and a chicha morada. The papa a la huancaína was decent, but it lacked the rich, flavorful sauce I was expecting. Unfortunately, the chicken in the tallarines verdes con pollo was undercooked. I let our server know, and when the dish was returned, the chicken had been cooked to the point that parts of it were charred black. I also wasn't impressed with the quality of the chicken, as I bit into hard pieces that caused me to spit out my food. The noodles themselves also lacked flavor, so I ended up leaving most of the dish untouched. The pollo saltado was the better of the two entrées, and we finished that plate. The chicha morada was refreshing and enjoyable. As for the sauces, the ají verde was mild and lacked flavor, while the ají panca was much better full of flavor with a nice kick of spice. The service was also just okay. There was one server handling the dining room, and while he wasn't unfriendly, the service felt very minimal. Overall, I really wanted to love the food based on the reviews, but I found it to be average. The portions, however, were generous. I left disappointed and don't plan to return. It's possible I simply ordered the wrong dishes, but since these are classic Peruvian staples, I expected them to be much more flavorful and better executed. read more

Happy Mother's Day to me. My husband took us right around the corner of our home to Latin Chef. It was a nice treat to see they have Aguadito! I make the best at home but it's quite labor intensive so to see they had it on the special! Yay! I can have it and don't have to cook!!! Most places all in the US doesn't get this dish right but yay, I enjoyed it! The large was plenty for my hubby and I to have a cup for lunch then the rest for breakfast the next day. I added their green sauce to give it a kick. So don't worry about it being spicy. It won't be. But if you want spicy they have rocoto (the red) or verde (green) sauce. Add that to your dish to give it that little kick. I don't like extra sweet so I ice down their chicha. Most ppl don't so enjoy it how you like it. The gift is you can alter the items to your liking. All you need is right there. Salt. Ice. Sauces. The causa is so delightful. And the ceviche is creamy jugó yumminess. So fresh. And refreshing. These two are offered together too! Which is who we enjoy them. Perfect dish on any occasion. The sweet potato makes it perfect. Hard to find good Yuka but each time it's great here and the green sauce is my favorite to pair with this appetizer. My husband's too. Clean place, plenty of room. Peruvian music. Decor. Always get to see friends and meet new friends here. Enjoy and happy Mother's Day. read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Causa y Ceviche De Pescado together! Best dish!!!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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. read more

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Me and my wife have been here many times--to the point where we're regulars. There was a period when we almost stopped coming because the service suddenly became very poor. You may have even seen my previous review about that. That said, I'm updating my review because things have genuinely improved. The service is much better, the food quality has stepped up, and the overall experience feels consistent again. The ambiance is great, and we haven't had any issues since returning. It's good to see the place back on track. read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place has delicious food. Everything feels fresh and homemade. The lomo saltado is so flavorful and hearty. The ceviche is...sooo good and refreshing. They give you a large portion of fish too! This is my second time ordering from here and it's delicious every time. read more

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! read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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 :-) read more

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The ceviche de Pescado was very good. I also got the chicken fried rice that was just ok rice was a little hard. We also tried the lomo saltado and it was good. I was a little disappointed with the fact they didn't give you anything to start no bread or anything. Service wasn't the greatest, and I don't like the ají in little containers and having to keep ask for more. read more

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

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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 read more

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Our family tried Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine in Oceanside for the first time last Sunday. We were pleasantly surprised at how fresh and delicious everything was, and how generous the portions were! We ordered Platanos Fritos and Papa Ala Huancaina for appetizers, and Tallarin Saltado de Pollo, Tallarines Verdes con Tofu, Talllarin Saltado de Tofu and Pollo Saltado for our entrees. Service was excellent and our food was fresh and amazing. The blend of various spices was excellent and on point. The pesto/basil sauce on the Tallarines Verdes con Tofu was better than most Italian restaurants, and the Tofu was perfectly cooked with a slight crunch on the outside. We did ask for some of the red, spicy chile pepper sauce to spice things up a bit. We highly recommend this restaurant and will be back! read more

The service here is excellent! The servers are very friendly and quick. The location is is larger than some other locations. I've been to as far as Peruvian food goes. The meals that we got here were really tasty. I will say the portions here a little smaller than other Peruvian locations I have visited in the past, but the food was still pretty flavorful. The restaurant itself is very well kept and clean. I would give this shit about a four out of five but the service of five out of five for sure. In the local area, I will definitely visit this location again read more

If I could give it a negative start I would. Legit the worst customer service. The vibe was not it when I went inside. And turns out they never got my order yet they took their payment. I'll never return to this place. read more

Enjoyed it very much. I Had the lomo saltado it was very good Our waitress was very nice and attentive Nice quiet spot. read more

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 read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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! read more

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While waiting for my son to finish his School Volunteering, I searched for a place nearby for our Lunch. I was surprised to see a very familiar name on the list, a restaurant called "LATIN CHEF PERUVIAN CUSINE ". It's my favorite Peruvian place to go to at Liberty Station Point Loma . We drove right away to this new added location they have in OCEANSIDE. We got in right away the moment they opened the door. The first thing I asked the server was if Chef Tony was present in the Kitchen 'coz I like to order a lot when he is around 'coz the food will definitely be delicious when he is there! The server handed us the Menu but there was no need, we ordered right away 'coz we know Peruvian food, I'm a sucker for Peruvian food :) We ordered: *CEVICHE MIXTO *LOMO SALTADO *TALARIN SALTADO DE RES *JALEA - variety of Fried Seafood *TALARIN VERDES CON BISTEK My husband's favorite here is the Jalea, it's crispy and the seafood has a nice batter. My son's favorite is the Talarin Saltado and the Talarin Verde con Bistek. The bistek was soft and grilled nicely, and the Talarin Verde noodles were so flavorful. The Talarin Saltado has that good stir Fry aroma and the noodles are not soggy, well seasoned too. And my favorite, as always, is the Lomo saltado, it has simple meat with fries and rice, but I hope that the meats on the Lomo Saltado are more tender. We didn't get any Dessert because our Tummy was so packed already. When all the orders were sent out to the customers inside, Chef Tony finally got a chance to go out of the Kitchen and greet the customers. We like this added location of the Latin Chef, it's their own place, we like the one in Liberty Station too, but over there it's like a shared place with other vendors and shared tables, here it's their own space. Theres a lot of parking around . Looking forward to dining here again! read more

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Ok, well I'm kind of in a quandary here. I love seeing new restaurants pop up and always want to support small businesses. I always try to give grace to places that recently open because sometimes it takes a while to get into your groove, you know? Latin Chef is a new Peruvian place that opened up. I was so glad to see it because I loved Panca and was sad to see that place close. Latin Chef has a ton of seafood options on the menu, which was great since my husband eats seafood mainly in restaurants. I asked for sparkling water with lemon. No dice. They only had regular water and if I wanted lemon in it, it would just be them squeezing some lemon juice in it. Odd, but uhhhh ok I guess? Maybe they are saving money and not giving lemons? Who knows. We had fried cassava which was very much like light crispy thick cut fries. Delicious! We also got the ceviche. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer smaller cuts on the fish in ceviche so that it's just lightly cooked through and rare. The chunks in the ceviche were so big that there were pieces in it that were almost completely raw. I like sushi... when I'm expecting it. I wasn't a fan, but maybe that is how it is in Peruvian food? Who knows. They had a dish that my husband wanted to try that had a creamy tomato sauce, but isn't so crazy about creams in sauces. They accommodated him by making it not creamy. Yay. He said it was delicious. I ordered fried chicken in noodles with a pesto type of sauce. This was not good. The chicken was pounded thin, but soooooo dry and overcooked. the noodles were also overcooked and almost soggy in so much sauce. Nope! Like I said, I like to give new restaurants a fair shake and hope that they improve. They have good reviews so far, so I'm hoping it was just a fluke that my food was so bad. I always like to see small businesses succeed, so I hope they see this and will take it as constructive from someone that wants to see them succeed! For my own personal note, please add Aji De Gallina to your menu! read more

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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. read more

Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Just tried this restaurant based on all the good reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately, our experience was not good, we found the restaurant extremely overrated and overpriced. For $21 my dish was basically 95% soggy french fries and a little bit of beef. My wife got one of the seafood dishes and found it way too salty. The rice was undercooked and not tasty. We will not be returning. read more

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

I came to try their tallarin verde since it was recommended by a friend and I was not disappointed. I also tried chufa de pollo and also very good and flavorful. The young man helping me was very sweet and offered me their purple corn drink to try and that was refreshing and delicious too. Overall, I will definitely come back and try out other dishes. read more

Very clean restaurant. Loved the Latin music playing and the music videos playing on the tv made me miss home. The menu looks a bit limited - no kids menu/drinks. Very limited on drinks as well - I asked for water and I think it was tap water since it smelled and tasted weird. Cup also had a bit of a smell. Food: for my daughter I just ordered a side of rice (it was a large size) since they don't offer anything for kids. We had yuca frita which lacked in flavor (had to put some salt/pepper). The rice tasted a bit bland. I ordered the pollo saltado and it lacked flavor- I had to order some fried plantains to bring some flavor to the plate. My husband ordered 1/2 pollo a la Brasa with rice and fries - HUGE portion. The chicken tasted good but there were parts that were a bit dry. Also, when ordering this plate , our server had to verify if they had any available which makes me assume that there could be times when they don't have any so if you go just for the pollo a la Brasa I would call ahead of time. They do have a large selection of seafood plates (maybe this is what they specialized in?) I think the prices were fair. Our server was the only one available and was attending 2 other tables - she was very nice. read more

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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.

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

We are so happy to have eaten at this wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious, loved the cebiche mixto , Kensey was polite and courteous, we certainly enjoyed our meal and will be back soon . read more

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Delicious food. Great customer service. They also have Inca Kola Zero. The anticuchos we're sooooo delicious and juicy, the sauces , green and spicy also great. The Lomo saltado was juicy, and the ceviche perfect balance. Make sure to ask some lime for the pescado a lo macho, and some green sauce, goes well with it. read more

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The food is seriously delicious. We'd been looking for a Peruvian restaurant in the San Diego area for years and we finally found an excellent one! The ceviche is super fresh and tasty. The Yucca frita is crispy and delicious. And the pollo a la brasa is seasoned and grilled just right! We'll keep coming back and bring friends and family. read more

A great addition to Oceanside and RDO. Don't miss the opportunity to support this awesome restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic. The staff (server) was so kind and generous, giving us the chance to sample some traditional juices. Peruvian cuisine has really taken off and this place brings it to Rancho del Oro. Que Rico !!! 5-star review earned. read more

This restaurant uses authentic Peruvian ingredients to prepare their dishes so their taste and flavors are what make this food one of the most liked in the world. read more

Takeout order was two appetizers (Peruvian Salad and Papa Ala Huancaina) and four entrees (Arroz Chaufa de Pollo, Tallarin Verdes De Pollo, Tallarin Salgado De Res and Lomo Salgado). Food in general was very well seasoned and tasty, although the two beef dishes were disappointing. The french fries in the Lomo Saltado were soggy and the strips of beef in both the beef dishes (somewhat stingy in quantity I might add) were very tough and chewy. Not what I expected for sure, maybe just an off-night for the chef). The chicken entrees and the potato appetizer were excellent but the salad was just meh (and be careful with the olives because they have pits in them). The Aji Verde sauces were awesome though. read more

I love Peruvian cuisine, and when I discovered this place on UberEats, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Pescado a lo Macho via UberEats for lunch, but the dish was very disappointing. There was so much salt in every piece of the seafood, the only thing that was edible was the rice. Just one teaspoon of the sauce was enough for me to finish all the rice --- that's how salty it was. I had to throw away the rest of it. I usually can tolerate intense seasoning ... but they probably used half a bottle of salt on my dish. read more

Ceviche and Yuca were awesome. The lomo Saltado not so much. Service was great. Very nice people. Pretty darn expensive though. Ceviche, Yuca frita, 2x Lomo Saltado, 2 non-alcoholic drinks, 15% tip = $100?!? read more

Wish I could give more stars... this place is beyond authentic! Chef Tony and owner takes you on a surreal ride with your taste buds. Ceviche mixto, lomo saltado, and arroz chaufa. Everything on the menu is buenazoooo how they say in Peru. The salsa music sets the vibes in the restaurant. I come back once a week haha! read more

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