Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant, located in Lincoln Village on IH-35, looks very inviting from the outside looking in. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor tables are covered with blue umbrellas to protect you from the pesky sun. So I walk into Lima with a food blank slate. I was not super hungry, but I wanted something to quench my hunger. I ordered the Aguadito soup (chicken soup with rice and cilantro) and plantains along with a Alfajores cookie (made with dulce de leche). The soup came with chicken on the bone along with fluffy rice, peas and carrots. OMG...this soup was amazing!!! It tasted like something your grandmother would prepare. I am a picky when it comes to plantain (no green, hard plantain for me). The menu stated, "golden, caramelized sweet plantain, fried to perfection). Lima had me caramelized. My ideal plantain is sweet with a crispy edges. Lima's plantains are my new favorite! Don't tell anyone, but I ate them with my hands...like a little kid. The cookie was also baked to perfection...really enjoyed my cookie. When I walked in, I was immediately escorted to a table by a friendly hostess and server. She was quiet-spoken and super nice. This was an excellent dining experience...will definitely be back...sooner than later! read more

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Peruvian fried rice? Count me in I was in the Linc for a calligraphy class and worked up an appetite. I saw this restaurant and decided to check it out. My waitress was friendly and the atmosphere was very casual. I decided to take a chance and get the Peruvian fried rice. My rice had chicken and shrimp. They gave me soy sauce and a spicy sauce. I didn't use the spicy sauce and one pack of soy sauce was enough. This rice was so good and flavorful. I wish I had more shrimp! Overall my experience was good and I could see myself going back ! read more

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I don't think there's a lot of Peruvian restaurants in the Austin Metro area. I tried Lima Criolla during my visit to Austin. It helped quench my ceviche craving. Being Peruvian, I get these cravings often and I like to try different spots during my different trips throughout the year. Service was really kind. And they also gave us some small complimentary pastries to go. Their menu is pretty big and their inside seating space is also pretty large. read more

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The service here is wonderful . The server Denise is wonderful,. She is so helpful. It's her birthday and she is still so helpful. She remembered I always get the guava soda here. We ordered papa rellena and tacu tacu limeno,. Every time I come no matter how crowded it is, Denise and the others go out of their way to be helpful. Suzanna the owner is very sweet. We did a survey and got a free caramel cookie. It was delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary and Suzanna asked if we got a free dessert. I took my husband here . It was his first time. We will be back. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Chicken salad potatoes and rice. - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I recommend this spot, because it's the closest authentic Peruvian food in Austin. I've had better, but they satisfy my Lomo Saltado and Chicha Morada cravings. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo Saltado, Chicha Morada, 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was Amy first time here and overall it's a good experience. It was not too crowded and there was aplenty of space. We went here for lunch. Ceviche was really good with great contrast of citrusy and earthy flavors. I good option for when you're craving something somewhat light and refreshing. We also had Tallarin Verde. I've never had such dis before and I was pleasantly surprised! I wished the steak was available at custom temperature though. The non-alcoholic drinks were worth trying. I had Maracuya which was pretty sweet and tropical and my boyfriend had Chicha Morada which somewhat tasted like Christmas in a cup (I'd add some rum to it probably) read more

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Over the years that I've dined here, "Lima Corolla" has certainly raised the bar and continue to improve on service, quality and taste of their meals. I've reviewed them a few times and we've hit some peaks and valleys. But since the expansion repurposed space the did by moving the bar to the center of the restaurant, they have earned five stars in my book. They started a new "Tour of Peru" menu by combining several Peruvian dining favorites. One in particular, they combined the Peruvian Fried Rice(chafa) and their "Lomo Saltado", into an amazing combo dish. I have always ordered this separately and I'm so glad they made this a menu item. So if you love Peruvian food or have never tried it, come on down and take the culinary tour of deliciousness at Lima Criolla, you won't be disappointed. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx. read more

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Well kept! It is a stark space with inconsistent decor, but don't let that deter you from getting some delicious food. The service is fast and friendly and they stay on top of water refills pretty well. They have a little vegetarian section on their menu which I definitely appreciate. There are also options listed in the regular menu that they indicate can be made vegetarian. I ended up getting the vegetarian platter. To be honest, I didn't even look at what it came with when I ordered it, I was just excited to get a meatless platter. There was rice, beans, quinoa, plantain, a salad that was basically lettuce and bits of other veggies, and different preparations of corn. I'm told the adobo is good as well. I'd definitely come back. The rice is sooo good. read more

This was my very first time trying a Peruvian restaurant in Austin and it was totally worth it! The food was super tasty and full of flavor. The star for me was the ceviche mixto and the causa de pollo, both were amazing so delicious. I also had a chicha morada and it was really good. My friends loved the arroz con mariscos and the chupe de la limeña, you can't go wrong with the seafood here, everything was delicious! The place itself is cozy, with seating both inside and outside and it has a nice vibe. Service was okay our server felt a bit distant also it took a bit of time for our food to come out, but overall everything the food definitely made up for it. read more

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Good spot a few times I've been. It looks like they recently remodeled and there is more space inside now. Can't go wrong with the food here. Some of the non alcoholic drinks are also worth getting. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Casual spot with a pretty big parking lot (although the spots are kind of small and annoying) and no wait on a Monday evening! The pricing isn't too bad and the portion sizes are nothing to complain about. And the workers are pretty friendly. We got Carapulcra - Not the prettiest looking dish but still really good! The thick stewy potatoes were so delicious alongside the rice. I think it was supposed to be garlic rice but looked and tasted like plain rice to me. The pork was good too, but I wish it was a little more tender and juicy. It was a little too dry for me. 1/2 Polla a la Brasa - the chicken was so juicy, I would definitely recommend this dish. I love that it comes with several sauces: rocoto, aji pollero, mayo, and vinaigrette dressing for the salad. (And also glad it came with salad because it was nice to have some light veggies along with everything else.) And the fries were also really good but fries are almost always really good. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - 1/2 Pollo a la Brasa - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My favorite local restaurant. It's affordable, I can always get a table, and it's super casual. And service is prompt. Drinks are always tasty. This time I tried the tamal. It was big, a little dry but had a great flavor. Empanada was a different than I expected. The dough was sweet and it had boiled egg inside. read more

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My friend and I both enjoyed what we ordered here. She had been once before and suggested we go. I got the chicken plate that comes with salad & fries, and she got a steak, rice, and fries plate. Came with plenty of different sauces to try. Good prices. Quick and friendly service, inside and outside seating, vast menu. I would return! read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - 1/4 Pollo a la Brasa - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is just ok. It was my first time coming here. Was in the area to get Happy Lemon and decided to check this place out for dinner. I liked that they have a variety of dishes on their menu. The pictures look appetizing and I was excited to try the pasta and rice dishes. We got the Tallarines Verdes and the Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos. The tallarines (noodles) didn't have any cheese or salty flavor. It tasted pretty bland and the beef was a bit dry. The potatoes are good! The arroz was bland. Nothing really stood out. I've had better Peruvian food. Maybe these dishes that we got were not their specialties but I sadly wouldn't try again. read more

The service was absolutely wonderful from the moment we walked in! They made us feel like family and I had to hold back hugging them when we left We took our beautiful mom there for her pre-movie birthday dinner and it was the perfect relaxed and artistically tasteful atmosphere. The staff noticed we brought flowers for our Mom so they made sure to all tell her Happy Birthday AND they brought her some AMAZING house made cookies as a gift just before we left. As for the food! We started with the mixed seafood ceviche and a few different cocktails featuring Pisco, the national spirit of Peru, consisting of grape brandy. The layers of flavors and diverse ingredients were the topic of discussion and even led to us Googling Peruvian recipes and culinary history at home. We also ordered some incredible rotisserie chicken that was so juicy and loaded with flavor and so many aromatic spices. We also got some lovely marinated pork in a creamy sauce with rice that had tremendous depth. Every dish came with a variety of house made sauces that I would pay so much money to have bottled for home use! The portions were very generous and flavors were exciting and inspired. We will absolutely be coming back regularly for the delicious food and beautifully kind staff! read more

The seafood soup is so flavorful and has every kind of seafood you can imagine. The fried catfish fillet is the best. Much try this place. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Seafood soup - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The restaurant is open and welcoming with a substantial outdoor patio as well as the indoor seating. Our server was friendly and very helpful with finding food that worked around my food intolerances. I started with a Pisco sour traditional. It was tart and delicious, very well made. Then I ordered the Lobo saltado with sirloin, minus the onions. The meat was tender and had so much flavor, and the fries were perfect for sopping up the delicious sauce. The garlic rice I gave my son, and he said it was delicious. He ordered the Pan con Chicharron. He ate every bite and said it was delicious. They were very generous with the meat in both our meals. We can't wait to come back again. read more

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I came here on a weekday evening for dinner for 2 people. It was a later dinner so there was plenty of open seating when we went. As far as the service, it is good but it was a bit on the slower side. If you're in a rush, I might go somewhere else or let them know ahead of time. We weren't so it wasn't an inconvenience. It also looks like they're planning on adding more space to be able to fit more tables soon. The chicha morada was very good. As an appetizer, we got the papa rellena. I appreciated the good amount of meat inside the potato and also the sauce that went with it. For my entree, I ordered the Aji de Gallina. The sauce with the chicken was very tasty and creamy. My husband ordered the Lomo Saltado and he enjoyed the flavor but he mentioned the beef was a little tough. He learned after the fact that on the menu there is an option to upgrade your beef for an upcharge. The menu has a variety of dishes that were appealing. I would like to return to try the ceviche and a few other dishes that caught my eye! read more

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Highly recommend this place. The restaurant is big and bright, the staff is super friendly and very attentive. Came on a Thursday for lunch, everything was so so good, and left feeling full and very happy. The ceviche was well-seasoned and tasted very fresh. The acidity from the little cup of sauce pairs very well with the seafood, and both kinds of corn were very enjoyable. Tallarines Verdes with steak was absolutely delicious! The green pesto was creamy, and the steak was cooked medium, so tender. The Two pieces of fried potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, pair well with the sauce, too! Both drinks Chicha morada and maracuya were very refreshing. The cinnamon and cloves flavor in the Chicha morada is strong but not too overpowering. Maracuya, the passion fruit juice, is just perfect on a hot summer day. Overall a very pleasant and fulfilling lunch. Would definitely recommend this place and am very excited to visit again to try more dishes! read more

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At this point it feels almost like a ritual to get the chica morada at any Peruvian restaurant right when I sit down. The one here was as good as any. For starters we tried the causa limeña. It was a densely packed mashed potato filled with meat. For my main I was being really basic and got the lomo saltado. It was your standard sirloin with onions and tomatoes served with a generous portion of fries and rice. I tried the pasta and the rice that the other diners had gotten and they were far superior in complexity of flavor than my dish. I would definitely come back for that. Overall, our server was extremely helpful and gave us suggestions on what to order. For the dessert, we couldn't make up our mind but in the end we got the chocolate cake that has a passionfruit mousse topping. The server informed us that the restaurant is expanding and that they are going to have rotisserie chicken in the near future. I can't wait to go back and try that! read more

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Very informal, with good Peruvian food that feels homemade. The desserts are delicious too! read more

I'm no expert in Peruvian food but whatever I had tonight was amazing! The huancaina sauce was so creamy, tasted similar to carbonara sauce. They said the dish would be a bit spicy but it wasn't spicy at all to me! Steak went well with the pasta too. I got an order of garlic rice on the side and the steak was good with that too. Definitely want to try their lomo saltado next time. I tried their chicken noodle soup and the broth was very well flavored. Chicken was tender enough. Excellent service. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, always had a smile of her face. Clean and nice place. Decent casual date night vibes. There are outdoor seatings. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Tallarines a la Huancaina - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Busy on a Friday evening but we did not have to wait! The food is delicious. I was craving a ceviche like my life depended on it and was not disappointed. The ceviche lemono was really fabulous and hit the spot for me. The service is really great and this place is nice and lowkey too. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Ceviche Limeño - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm here for the lomo saltado! The food did take a while to come out during Friday lunch hour, so do that they into account if you're in a rush. My husband said this place has the best empanada (and yes, 1 order Just includes 1). It did take a while for this to come out too, even though it's listed as an appetizer, we assumed it would be quicker. I haven't had too much Peruvian, but when I do, it's always the lomo saltado that I go for. Rice, fries, veggies and meats may be a weird combo, but trust the process. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Steak Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my third time coming to Lima Criolla and I still plan on coming back. The Escabeche De Pollo has tender, flavorful chicken with a delicious, tangy sauce that perfectly ties the dish together. The Chicharron Criollo was also well-prepared, with the pickled onions adding a refreshing contrast to the chicharron's expected dryness; the pillowy, well-cooked potatoes balanced the dish wonderfully. The recent renovations have brightened up the interior, giving it a spacious and inviting feel, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. Service was quick and friendly, rounding off another great visit to one of my favorite spots. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Escabeche de Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is meh, I had higher expectation based on how the menu picture looked. Beef is a bit chewy and the fried rice is tasteless. Food took a while to arrive even when there weren't that many people. Probably won't return again. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Tallarines Verdes - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is terrible. I am Peruvian and I would have never guessed it was a Peruvian restaurant. Additionally, it just tastes bad. Service is also bad. It is clear that the customer is not their top priority. There is no ambiance. No wonder it is almost empty read more

Great service. Tasty menu. Lomo - 5/5 Chocolate Cake w/ Maracuya - 5/5 Service was fantastic. Super friendly and great recommendations. Food came out really quick. Steak was cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy. Garlic rice was delicious. Cake was really good as well. Nice combo with the chocolate and maracuya. read more

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I work so close to this place and have had so many reasons to go but haven't gone yet. My friend and I were going to watch a film nearby and she suggested she wanted seafood and so I said we should try Lima. We were sat right by the door (my shoulder hit the sanitizer pump at least 12 times) and every time the door opened the heat blasted my back. I didn't want this to take away from my experience so I just ignored it as best as I could. The wait staff was so short and I couldn't believe the influx of reservations that pulled in--we walked in with about 10 patrons and left with the whole house full. Food: the sweet plantains were incredible with the sauce provided, the chicken tamal was so perfectly seasoned, the carapulcra was so unique and tasty (super peanuty vibe), the ceviche with sea bass was incredulous, and the alfajores were the best I've had. The waiter told me that he had lived in Buenas Aires like I had and we both agreed that these were better than the ones in Argentina. Drink: the pisco sour traditional was boozy and perfectly balanced -- eventually we were given a whole bottle of water and it was super beneficial. As we were dining, there were at least 40 patrons who entered with reservations and we still got adequate attention. I would return to try some beef dishes but overall I was super happy with what we tried. The live music made the evening special and I'm so happy to know this place is keeping things Peruvian and special to their country. read more

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I had their beef soup, a beef empanada and some of the sweet plantains. Did. Not. Disappoint!! Yummy. Honestly, I usually take pics- but I accidentally left my phone at home. Definitely will return to this place. That soup was amazing read more

Ceviche, lomo saltado, rotisserie chicken, and rice--everything tasted very fresh and was okay. I took one star off because it needs attention. The place was half empty and had friendly servers, but two items on our order came wrong, and we had to repeat ourselves. Also, you could see the waiters having fun at the bar but not checking the tables. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped here after AFS and so glad we did. Outstanding food and friendly service. We ordered the cerviche mixta, papa rellena and quinoa salad. And pisco of course! Highly recommend! read more

Was craving Peruvian ceviche and found this place. We got the ceviche mixto and the ají de gallina. The fish in the ceviche tasted really good but the other seafood in the ceviche didn't taste very fresh and the juice was flavorful but could've been a little bit more flavorful. The ají de gallina sauce was yummy and I would eat it again. The two main things I didn't like about here was the portion sizes and the prices. If you're going to charge $20 + for a dish, the portions should be large enough for leftovers later just like any other place. To pay so much for such small size dishes, I was very underwhelmed and I wouldn't want to come back for this reason. The restaurant was pretty empty but the service was slow and they were all busy in a staff meeting. We got up and asked to check out ourselves. read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Ceviche Mixto and Aji de Gallina Limeno - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We had the Pollo a la Brasa with French fries and a nice, fresh salad. It was terrific. We had a great service and a delicious meal . The restaurant is very clean with comfortable seating. We could not have been more pleased. read more

Stopped in for lunch. What a great choice. On our server Alexa's recommendation my sister and I shared ceviche as an appetizer. Fresh with red onions, sweet potato, hominy and fried corn. We chose the seafood rice, empanada (spinach & cheese), and tamal (chicken) to share as our main. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The rice dish had an interesting smoky hint of flavor. Our server insisted we try the chocolate cake with passion fruit. I'm so happy we did! Sometimes chocolate cake can be super heavy and cloying. Not this one. Amazingly flavorful. A great summer treat. Overall atmosphere and service was excellent. We are already planning to bring our family in when they visit. read more

Walked in on a busy Valentine's Day. Our server was so polite and accommodating. Food was delicious standouts were the chicken tamal and beef Lomo Saltado Lemo with rice and beans So good! read more

As a fellow Peruvian coming here for years, I had to write an updated review. Still a great place to go, and now they are going to amplify the space, so definitely worth checking out in the near future. The foods are traditional Peruvian style and the aesthetic also reflected that. This time around, I had a chicken tamale (amazing) and Frijol con seco (the meat came off the bone, it was nice and tender). Service was also very attentive and nice. They weren't very busy, but definitely appreciated the interaction. If you haven't tried Peruvian food before, check this place out. Also for drinks, try the Pisco Sour or overall, any Peruvian beverage! read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Frijol con Seco - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chicken was served half raw. Table was dirty. Waitress acted like we were unreasonable. Had to point out grease spots and crumbs. Chicken was good the second time. read more

I came here once on a whim to catch up with a friend, and I have to say I did not enjoy my ceviche. It was expensive, and somehow I felt like I might get food poisoning if I continued eating. I ended up eating a few bites and then giving it up. read more

After a going away party at Easy Tiger, we stopped into Lima Criolla for dinner. We had a great experience. Knowledgeable and service-oriented server who suggested several fan favorites. We settled on splitting Anticuchos (Grill Beef Hearts Kebab) and Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos (seafood on rice). Both were excellent, Even with two people splitting an appetizer and entree, we had enough leftovers for lunch the following day. Can't wait to return for Ceviche. This is a nice change of pace and a great neighborhood spot. We will be back! Thank you! read more

Lima Criolla Peruvian Restaurant - Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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