I am all in on Lima 32 Peruvian restaurant. Back in January, I noticed the Lima 32 sign in the old Tacos mi Nachos space in Meriden. Something about the sign aesthetic made me think it would be a good place. I Yelp-Searched it, and Lima 32 damn near had a perfect rating based on less than 50 reviews. I'm a Food Blogger. So I try to explore new places and avoid repeating spots I know. I've eaten at Lima 32 three times since January. Lima 32 is a small casual Peruvian spot located in a very small plaza in Meriden. Parking is tough, but they've done a nice job with the aesthetics inside. Lima 32 is also available on DoorDash within a certain area. I've now had the Lomo Saltado, the Arroz Con Marisco and the Chaufa de Pollo. Best Lomo Saltado I've ever had, and I've had a really expensive one at a famous CT spot. It's basically a beef and veggie stir fry. You can see the chef making it with fire in the pan if you have the right seat. The soy and oyster sauce based glaze is good salty. So flavorful and everything is perfectly cooked. Best Arroz Con Marisco I've ever had. It's a saucy Peruvian paella. The sauce (Aji Amarillo) has a well rounded creamy pepper flavor. The seafood, like crab, mussels and shrimp really stand out. I suspect the seafood varies depending on what's available. The Chaufa de Pollo, a Chinese fried rice style dish, was very good too. Huge pieces of chicken. Eat it with the delicious Aji Verde sauce. Is Lima 32 hidden? I don't know. But it sure the hell is a gem. It's must visit. 5 Stars read more

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Waitress was kind and it was really nice in the restaurant. Food was pretty good! Calamari was crispy and yummy, yuca sticks were alright. Chaufa Rice was delicious, brought some home to eat later. Great service and vibes. read more

I previously would've rated this place a 4-5 but lately we have had some disappointing visits and I was surprised I hadn't left a review previously. The good- their lomo Saltado and chaufa are spot on and delicious. Their pollo ala brasa is my kids favorite and we regularly order it on Wednesdays when they do their special. Everyone is very friendly but all don't speak English great (luckily my husband is Spanish so we always manage). We have been longtime customers- back to when they were under a different name (flavor point) and across the other side of Meriden. The cons- prices have gone up and portions seem much smaller. My lomo last time barely had any steak. The last time we went for 2 adults and 2 kids (one who only ate a side of rice) it was well over $100 before tip- no apps just meals and 2 drinks. There is no kids menu and nothing they can do to accommodate so you are buying your 2-5 year old a $20 meal they will eat a few bites of . Their pollo ala brasa is not always available- which I get but weekends I feel like it should be and we have gone twice now and had it be unavailable. my son will literally not eat anything else on the menu (as noted no kids options either). He had to sit there and not eat while we ate and get him food from across the way afterwards. One time we got the ceviche and I know the lime juice cooks the fish (believe me I eat ceviche regularly as well as sushi) and this fish was raw. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said it was fine. I couldn't eat it. But still had to pay for the dish which is high priced for the small serving. Cute atmosphere but small so can fill up quickly. Careful in bathroom , had gone a few times and almost fell from slick floor. It was clean but slick- maybe what they're using to clean it. read more

This was a cute little spot with lots of great Peruvian food options!! I got the lomo saltado and it was so flavorful. The one I got came with a plantain and egg. Yum! I also needed a side of yucca fries. Very friendly staff and love that there is parking. read more

Lima 32 - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

We were ecstatic to find a Peruvian restaurant after a horrible experience at another. Here at Lima 32 the food was authentic and fabulously flavorful. The waitress who barely spoke English still managed to be extremely helpful. We ordered by pointing at the menu. We pointed to an appetizer we wanted to try. She said no and pointed at a different appetizer-the ribs. I'm so glad we listened. I gave only 4 stars due to the music being so loud in one section it was impossible to have a conversation. We sat by the kitchen door which caused its own sound problems. Very fixable. read more

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This place is a hidden jewel! The food is incredibly flavorful, and the service and hospitality were top-notch. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Friendly staff, delicious food & drinks. We were a party of 6, 4 adults & 2 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious. My favorite was the Cuasa Limena. It was paired with an olive cream dressing. First time to taste something like it. We were passing through, returning to NYC from Massachusetts. Glad we came across this place and tried it. read more

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We had lunch here yesterday and the dish that we had, was Lomo A Lo Pobre: Tender steak stir-fried with soy sauce, a touch of oyster sauce, onions, tomatoes, ajo Amarillo, scallions, red peppers, and cilantro topped with 1 fried egg, and sweet plantains. Served with French fries and white rice on. Each item on the dish was expertly cooked. Even the French fries tasted like they were made in house. I'm anxious to return and to try some of the other dishes. read more

A terrible excuse for a Peruvian restaurant. I have no idea how this was rated so well. The food was mediocre and did not resemble Peruvian cuisine at all. The service was good however not very knowledgeable in their food. The place looked rundown, gross and unfriendly. Wish I would had taken pictures to show you however it was so disappointing to even look at their dishes. I don't not recommend at all read more

Good Food!!!!! , good service good and Ambiance!!! As Peruvian boy I love it

Food was ok. Was average food. Server was rude. My order was to go. It took them an hour for a quarter chicken with rice.

The food is very good from this place, portions are good. I will have to say I didn't appreciate the way the guy with the glasses served us, his service was terrible it seemed like he was bothered when we would ask for things. He was trying to charge us $1 per sauce when the last time we were there the women that served us didn't charge us and treated us great. I would recommend ordering for takeout instead of dinning in I will be doing this from now on. read more

Tried a small lomo saltado takeout meal for lunch. I called in the order and was pleased with friendly greeting from restaurant. The order was pretty close to ready when I arrived 20 minutes later The takeout order was hot and very tasty. The ají sauce could've been a little spicier IMO. They have a small dining area with maybe 5 booths. They have the Peruvian soft drinks in a cooler along with standard soft drink options. read more

A hidden gem amongst a busy plaza! We stopped by and were pleasantly surprised by the kind service, clean atmosphere, and yummy food! read more

Lima 32 - Pollo saltado aa lo pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

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Great food. The service was superb. They catered my wife's birthday party and went above and beyond. Highly recommended. read more

I only got takeout but was not disappointed. The lomo saltado a lo pobre was spectacular. I raved about it to others the next couple of days. I'll definitely be back. read more

What a find !!! This place has been here for 9 months it's truly authentic! As soon as we walked in we're were greeted by Melanie who was full of smiles and awesome customer service! Now this is not a formal restaurant so you can go dressed down. The atmosphere is more chill and informal. Most get their food to go but there are plenty of tables to sit and eat. I always wanted to try true Lomo however, I can't have meat at this time so I went with the Pollo Saltado (chicken stir fry with sweet plantains, French fries and white rice) and lettttt me tell you it was boosting with flavor! Especially with the verde sauce and the hot sauce. My boyfriend loved the Chaufa de mixto with plenty of chicken and meat. Both our meals were GONE because it was THAT good! These dishes have Asian influence. So fresh! We plan to go back soon!! read more

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Ordered the jalea mixta and it was delicious! My husband ordered the lomo saltado and it was also pretty great. We also had an order of extremely crispy tostones to start and the sauces were super tasty. For dessert, we ordered the flan and it was very firm, must have been made with lots of eggs. The restaurant is great, the location not so much with sketchy people begging in the parking lot. read more

chaufa mixeto : my first peruvian dish i have ever tried so really can't compare how it is different then authentic but face tell easily food is not bad , i can give 6-7/10 in rating read more

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This place is so authentic. Great culture. Great people and even better food. The rotisserie chicken is so flavorful. My kids loved the fried fish. Their steak fries are a must try! Portions are more than adequate. Custom fruit drinks are delish too! True gem in Meriden. Pro tip is to go for lunch during the week if you want to dine in as there are only a few tables for in person dining. Order take out during the evening or on weekends. read more

This was the first time we've ever tried authentic Peruvian cuisine; but, we have a friend from Peru who gave us some advice. We started with Salchipapa; everyone loved it, but it was definitely big enough to share! The Ceviche Carretillero was amazing. The fish with seasoned just right and the calamari was excellent with the green sauce. Tallarin Saltado de Pollo was fantastic; luckily, we got the large portion so we could share! Chicharon de Pescado was delicious as well and is similar to fish and chips; we had the yucca instead of the French fries! Everyone left, happy and with leftovers! Service was exceptional, and very friendly. read more

Lima 32 - Ceviche Carretillero on top, Tallarin Saltado de Pollo bottom left and Chicharon De Pescado on the right. - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

So. Much. Flavor! And the staff are super nice, the restaurant is pretty enough to sit in, and pretty well priced compared to other Peruvian restaurants read more

What a gem! I stopped in for take-out as I was passing through, as it seemed like the most interesting restaurant in town. This place did not disappoint. My order was ready right on time and the employees seemed happy and were very warm and kind. Upon other reviewers' recommendations, I got the Lomo a lo Podre. For those who aren't familiar with Peruvian food--I sure wasn't--it's described on their menu as: "Tender steak stir-fried with soy sauce, a touch of oyster sauce, onions, tomatoes, aji amarillo, scallions, red peppers, and cilantro topped with a fried egg, and sweet plantains. Served with french fries and white rice on the side." The meal was fantastic. This place deserves way more attention and love from the locals. read more

We ordered takeout from this restaurant tonight and we are very happy. Very friendly staff and the food was excellent. We ordered Pollo Saltado, Chaufa Mixto (has chicken and beef), and Philly Steak grinder. Will be back! read more

Lima 32 - Pollo Saltado and Chaufa Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Excellent food and service. I had the Lomo Saltado probably the best that I've tasted in a long time. I'll go there again when I'm in town

Lima 32 is a amazing restaurant and the food is delicious they have very good food selection and they have great service the place looks so nice and clean,it was such a wonderful experience all together we loved our food we will definitely be back and all the people where so so so kind can't wait to go back!!! read more

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I've eaten in this place various times before making my review. The food, and the service is amazing Restaurant inside smells amazing all the different seasonings and flavors of all the foods and combinations work perfectly. The staff are amazing they will accommodate you with anything you need. They have available seats and tables for you to go with family friends or perhaps a nice Date would put a smile in anyone's face. You will love everything you purchase at this restaurant I will not recommend 100%. I would recommend two hundred percent ha ha ha maybe they will make you go there quicker... I lived in Meriden Connecticut for three months, temporary having displace next to me was amazing like I said, come check out this restaurant you will love it you will not be disappointed I promise you. Happy eating and thanks for reading my review. God bless. read more

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Extremely tasty. Tallarin saltado de Pollo, small was filling enough to take some home. Daughter liked plantain. Small storefront restaurant read more

Let me paint you a picture of Lima 32 this eatery. Don't be mistaken by the pictures as if they were basic rice and chicken they are not. The technique from the chef the way he's working the fire and the skillet and the flames and infusing all the ingredients and seasoning. To the JUICY !flavored rotisserie chicken that you can smell up the street.The Chaufa rice de pollo. Is full of flavors from the ancestors passed down into this recipe. Is it really feeling it has all the protein and vegetables that you need in it. very healthy vegetables grown from the family garden.I have three children and they always have it especially on Tuesday the special it's $10 for the Large chaufa rice de Pollo. You can feed a family of three to four off the large.When your picky kids eat it all and go home and take a nap you can't miss. read more

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My son is doing a tour of local restaurants that feature foods from Spanish speaking countries. Knowing how much I love plantains, he suggested we try Lima 32 for our family Friday night dinner. All I say is: wow, wow, wow, wowie, wow! Located at the center of Meriden, the restaurant is in a very unassuming strip mall-ish collection of shops and restaurants. My first impression was that the parking was easy and plentiful and that the storefront was bright and welcoming. As it was my first visit to a Peruvian restaurant, the menu had lots of dishes with names that were unfamiliar; however each dish was fully explained on the menu which I really appreciated. The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. That being said, we all opted to get the large size of our dishes and we are big fans of leftovers. The five of us in our party split the salchipapa, which was hand cut french fries (that were cooked to perfection, both in terms of savoriness and crispiness), coved with sauteed chicken and grilled hot dogs. The best part of the dish was the green sauce that came with it; called Aji Verde, the sauce tasted like creamy, spiced cilantro. Absolute heaven! Both my husband and my sons got the chaufa mixto and loved it. They even topped that dish with more Aji Verde. We split an order of plantains that were perfectly sauteed and an excellent complement to the meat dishes. The highlight of my night was the Pollo Saltado, a chicken dish with onion, peppers, and tomatoes in a robustly seasoned (but not spicy at all) brown sauce. It was so good that I ate every bit of my aforementioned large order! I can't wait to go back and try more options from their menu. And I can't finish this review without mentioning that the dining room was immaculate and our servers were so kind, attentive, and friendly! read more

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I'm fabulous new Peruvian restaurant. The shrimp ceviche was packed with flavor, as was the causa limona. Their sauces are also nice. The owner is a wonderful man, and our server was delightful. read more

Lima 32 - Ribs and Ceviche De Camarones - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

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A gem! Decor is simple but don't be fooled. The food is terrific. Hostess was friendly and helpful. Portions generous. We started with Anticuchos. A new item not in the official menu. Peruvian beef skewers that were excellent. We shared tallarin saltado de pollo and chi Barron de Calamares. All flavorful and cooked fresh. We really enjoyed our meal and will return. read more

Amazing Peruvian cuisine, great customer service and very clean...had this amazing food a few times now and every single time is amazing. Everything is fresh and the flavors are on point, It never disappoints which is great in my book. read more

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Good food,and really good service the workers really nice helpful always smiling always asking if you need something, the restaurant really clean. read more

Lima 32 - Peruvian Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Nice little place! Excellent food, and very attentive service! I wish they served Pisco Sours!

We've gone to eat here multiple times, all take out. It's delicious, quick, and you can tell that everything is made from scratch. Service is great! read more

Love their chicken fried rice and they offer a large on Tuesday for $10 which is great because take-out prices have gotten crazy, this offers a relief. One draw back is at night you may not get someone who speaks English. read more

Excellent authentic Peruvian food a must visit if you are in the Meriden area ! Service is always fast and great just the smell will have you wanting to try everything on the menu read more

Peruvian fusion. Fabulous food and generous portions. I love this place. You won't be sorry.

Best passion fruit I've had in the U.S.! We got to go and loved the Peruvian linguine with steak. The flan has a hold on me now! read more

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