The best peruvian restaurant in Texas! They use fresh ingredients and authentic Peruvian spices and flavors. The chicha and ceviche were amazing, but we also had lomo a la huancaina, chaufa de pollo, jalea, causa limeña acevichada, and a sort of Peruvian desserts. As a Peruvian that judges and recognizes authentic Peruvian food, I can guarantee you this one is a great spot! Awesome food, great service, and chill ambience. read more

Woowee, this place is fantastic. Great patio and ambiance, wonderful service from our server, Hailey, and super good food. Must: Arroz con Mariscos Pulpo Rostizado Lomo a la Huancaina Chicha Sour Lucuma Cheesecake Yum! Definitely will be back! read more

This is a solid place to meet up for dinner to catch up with a friend or small group. It was cold when I went and there is a small kitchen with a few spots for seating indoors but they do have an area enclosed by plastic with tables and heating lamps so that you can eat your meal comfortably. The service is table side so its pretty much as if you're eating at a restaurant, minus the plastic walls. I bet they're able to be opened when the weather is nice which should provide for a great atmosphere. One thing to keep in mind is that the prices for the dishes are on the pricier side. ($25-$30 per entrée) but I would add that their portion sizes are decent. Depending on your hunger level, you can probably stretch out the food over two meals. Now for the highlight, every single thing that I ate there was delicious. I had the Chicha Morada to drink which had a pleasant, not overly tart or sweet flavor. The Papas Bravas were cut perfectly sized and crispy. They were accompanied with a white aioli sauce that was divine. I asked for extra to take home with my potato leftovers. For my main course, I had the Lomo Saltado which came with beef in a brown sauce, more potatoes and rice. The sauce was to die for. I loved dipping my rice and potatoes in it as I ate the meat. It was a perfect combination. I tried my husband's Lomo with Fetuccini. It had a bit of a spice kick for my tastes (I'm a wimp so if you're into spicy food, you will most likely hardly notice it) and the consistency of the white sauce on the fetuccini was delectably creamy. We met up with a friend who we hadn't seen since before the holidays and had plenty to celebrate so we decided to order a slice of the Lucuma Cheesecake. We didn't know what fruit it was but my goodness, the texture and taste of the cheesecake was absolutely mouthwatering. It was a berry compote on top that complimented the creamy, dense, sweet, rich texture and flavor of the cake and the crust was perfect as well. I highly recommend this unique option of you're looking to get dessert! read more

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This place should be more popular! Our waitstaff was very helpful and excited to being working at a place where she loved the food. Expect outside dining but covered with lots of wind blocked if coming in the winter - but bring a coat. read more

Amazing food, lovely ambiance, stupendous service. Best night out at a restaurant in a long while :) Get the ceviche sampler, beet salad, and the antichuchos (beef). All outstanding! We shared a short rib seco as our main, and while delicious, wasn't anything I'd order again. Drinks are all tasty - so many options. Get several. Thanks for a beautiful night, Llama Queen. read more

Amazing chef, very authentic Peruvian food, and great staff. Grace was an especially gracious waitress. This is one of our favorite spots in Austin . Great pisco sours and the Lomo Saltado is a staple of our visits. I highly recommend coming here if you're a local or just visiting Austin and craving Peruvian food. read more

Llama Queen - Lomo a la Huancaina with a Pisco Sour - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We only stopped in for a cocktail before a dinner reservation elsewhere and the vibes were right and the menu looked fantastic. We ended up getting an appetizer of the leche de tigre and upped it to the llama queen way. 10/10 would get this again. We're already making plans to come back for dinner. Grace our server was very knowledgeable and gave great drink recommendations. Shoutout to Haley (another server) too! read more

Llama Queen - Leche de Tigre - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Atmosphere is nice. We were reeled in by the Llamas but there were NO lamas! Peruvian food, it was just okay. There were out of the dessert we wanted. Not much of a drink selection either. Probably wont be back read more

We decided to come here with my mother and father-in-law when they flew up for a visit. We all love Peruvian food and were excited to try this place. The seating is mostly outdoors on long picnic tables, and much of it is covered and partially protected from the elements which was really nice. The staff were prompt and helpful, and the vibes were so fun! The music got a little bit loud to speak over, but it made it fun for sure! The food was awesome! I got the pollo a la brasa which was so good, and everyone else got the ceviche classico, which I'm told "Hit the spot." We loved it and will definitely be back! read more

This was a fun find! When the restaurant down the street had a 2 1/2 hour wait, we ventured into Llama Queen and decided to give it a try. We sat inside (very limited seating, but it has A/C and it was one of those over 100 degree days). However, we decided that due to the misters and covered seating outside, next time we should try that instead. Our server, Laura, did a wonderful job of taking care of us and offering insight into the different dishes and cocktails we should try. She even made sure to let us know about their weekend happy hours. We arrived in time to try some of their happy hour specials and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The cocktails were $10 instead of $15 and were delicious. They also had a few food items at happy hour prices, but I can't remember which ones they were. We decided to order several dishes for sharing and did the Ceviche Tasting, Risotto de Mariscos and Yuccas. The tasting was fantastic and I would highly recommend it. We left happy and excited to come back. read more

Have been wanting to check this place out forever! We got the lomo and the neikkei ceviche. That ceviche was everything I dreamed of. I was ready to lick the plate clean from that little sour lemony sauce. Soooo good! Lomo was good but nothing insane. I felt that it was a bit overcooked for beef tenderloin. This place is definitely pricey. I think the atmosphere here is really cool and intimate, nice for a date. HOWEVER: the outdoor seating is terribly terribly uncomfortable. My butt was hurting all night and I had to eat my food really fast so that I could leave asap. Def not good for bringing older people. read more

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Llama queen offers authentic Peruvian food voted one of the best places to eat in yelp. Majority of the restaurant is outside but there is plenty of shade and fans to keep you cool. All of the food we had was great Peruvian dishes offer very heavy potato dishes. We got an order of the Yuka fries which features a delicious dipping sauce. For our main dish we got the chicken which comes with more potatoes and was really delicious. Service was ok they were a little slow and there were times that they forgot about us. It could have been better. Overall I really enjoyed the food and the vibe of this place. read more

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Splendid location and food!! And talk about a great staff! Everything was delicious and they really did an amazing job for our family get together- we had a large 14 people group and they put tables together for us and were so helpful with all the orders!! Loved our time there. This Peruvian restaurant has taken care to use natural ingredients as well as they will carefully inform you of ingredients if you have gluten allergies, etc. it was great to work with knowledgeable staff as we had several dietary restrictions and they were super helpful about it... and then we got coffee in these absolutely cute mugs that some of us purchased for $10!! Perfect ending!! Anyway first I ordered some general appetizers for all while everyone decided what to have. I got us some ceviche (traditional) it was exquisite! Some of the beef anticuchos, they were very savory seasoned (but sadly,not heart) we also got some huancaina potatoes very very yummy and jalea which was delicious. All these dishes were not hot (picante) which I would have liked a little more of, but that's my personal preference. They did put side dishes of the 3 aji styles that they have, the green one, the yellow one and the rocoto ted one that was my favorite and quite flavorful (but not as hot as you can get in Lima - lol-) try them all! You have to ask for the hot sauces. Then we each ordered our main entree and I got the aji de gallina. Oh it did not disappoint!! It was GOOD! I tried to taste my partner's lomo saltado which had delicious cubed pieces of beef ( that were actually cooked to your desired point (he wanted medium and they were so!) but he was chomping away with such gusto ... and so was I... that neither of us offered! Next time we will leave room for dessert... I bet it's just as delicious! Enjoy! read more

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Went here the other day with a group of 6 friends. They have a parking lot which is always nice plus indoor/outdoor seating. Most spots are outdoors in huge covered patio with misters. Inside seating is limited but available. Service was on point and the staff was super helpful and friendly throughout. I got the ceviche mixto, lady llama drink, and a tres leche cake. The ceviche mixto had a wonderful array of different seafood and the sauce was so good you wanted to drink it. The lady llama was fresh and not too strong. The tres leche was light and moist. Would definitely come here again! read more

Llama Queen - Ceviche mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The seating area is so beautiful. I love the rustic feel with the string lights, wooden beam structures, and the warm toned benches, although a little hard to sit on and far from the table. The general area is very well done and is a nice place for a summer date night. Parking is a pretty spacious lot and did not have issues finding a spot. You can pay your check through the QR code on the tables which is handy. We got the classic ceviche ($23) and lomo saltado ($28). The ceviche was very fresh and tangy, really nice flavor that lingers on your tongue even when you are finished with the meal and driving back home. The lomo saltado has a very home style taste and is comforting and very saucey. I will say even though both dishes were good, the portions were on the small side and it's a bit too expensive. I think they make more sense at the $16-18 and $21-23 price point, especially at its east side location in the middle of nowhere. I wouldn't say these flavors are unique enough that you cannot get anywhere else, they are just well done and if you don't mind spending a little more, it's a fine choice. read more

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Love it That's wonderful experience in this restaurant .And the amazing grilled and baked Octopus has chewy texture and comes with tasty spices read more

Llama Queen - Octopus - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Long wait walking in but food was well worth it. Loved the lomo saltado, cheesecake, and sandwich. Restaurant is next to a brewery and two other bars/restaurants in walking distance (though you do need to cross traffic). Service was extra slow which sucks for a big table trying to flag down your waiter for water or more drinks, though it was busy so maybe they were just understaffed at the time. Regardless, good enough to come back for. read more

Llama Queen - Cheesecake - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was much better than I expected. I thought it was simply a food truck and a cold patio table. There's plenty of parking. We arrived without reservations on a Friday night, but were quickly sat for two in their cute tented space. It was such a charming spot with lights and plenty of heat lamps. The service was so warm and genuine from every. single. person. from the hostess, our server and the food runners. They had a dessert with a fruit I've never heard of called lacuma. It's a vanilla/sweet potato flavor. We had the ice cream and it was really nice like a caramel flavor. We got a ceviche sampler, which was great because my favorite was not the one I wouldn't ordered first. I would definitely come back to try more things. read more

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We happened upon llama and so happy we tried it! The food was fantastic and great quality! We got the ceviche, lomo saltado and quarter chicken. It was a bit on the pricey side but when we got the food it was such good quality we understood why. There's lot of parking, most of the seating is outdoors in their covered patio area read more

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We had been wanted to try this place for a while and finally went and loved it! We will def come back! We LOVED the ceviche - we got the sampler to try them all and the original and Asian fusion style were my favorites! I personally just prefer fish ceviche to other seafood but my fiancée said the other seafood ceviche was also delicious! We started with the yucca fries and they were fried perfectly and great side sauce! We also split a half order of the rotisserie chicken, it came with a house salad and side potatoes. Honestly everything was so fresh and great flavors. We got the maracuya juice too and loved it. We have no complaints - service was great and ambiance was super nice as well. Decor is so cute and colorful! We sat outside with our dog too so they are dog friendly! Can't wait to go back for the ceviche - just get it!! read more

Llama Queen - Ceviche and rotisserie chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was dope. I don't know how authentic everything was but it tasted pretty good to me. Great portion sizes, great location, drinks are outstanding. I drank chicha morada so fast. I don't know what it was like when they were still llamas kid but the rebrand seems to be doing well for them cause the spot was packed read more

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The food and Grace were amazing. The ceviche Nikkei was one of the best dishes I've had in Austin.

THE BIG: Located in East Austin with tons of parking. I personally love their sign, reminds me of argyle. Outdoor patio is now open. THE BLACK AND WHITE: My fiance and I came here after a 2 hr paddleboarding session and it was packed! Apparently it was their grand opening of their outdoor area and they were serving drinks and hor d'voures which included: chicken skewers, briscuit baos, and dressed mashed potatoes. The line did take a while to go down, it took us 40 mins to get a table. Not sure if this is normal. When we got our seat, we ordered the full chicken and yucca fries. The yucca fries were a bit disappointing, too fried that left the starch very dry. The chicken was amazing! It also came with more potatoes. ALL THE CARBS! Service is slow. we waited for 20 mins after finishing to eat to get boxes and check out. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, the price for a full chicken + yucca fries was about $40 not including tip. A bit pricey for the food quality but if you're feeling peruvian, I'd say to check this place out. read more

Llama Kid Went with friends for Happy Hour and this is a great deal! It ends at 6:00pm on Friday, so get there early. We ordered one of every app and I had the Maracaya Sour. This drink was so delicious - you can't even notice the alcohol. For food we got: Chicharron de calamar - very light and tasty, kinda spicy. Yucca Fries - light and the sauce that comes with is unique and tasty. Causa de Pollo - this was unique, it was cold and had a tang to it. I wouldn't order it again. Salchi Papas - this was the best dish, the potatoes and sausage with lettuce and sauce is 10/10. Quarter Chicken - very large portion and amazing with the sauce and salad. This is also a must! Can't wait to come and have dinner here! The atmosphere was great, the service was so prompt and quick. After dividing the food and drinks up it was $20 a person - great value. read more

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Food was fantastic! Grace took care of us and was very knowledgeable about the menu which it was our first time so we really appreciated it. Ceviche Mixto was so refreshing I could eat just that alone and be happy. This place was recommended to us by family member who spent significant time in Peru and said it brought her right back there so we had to check it out. Did not disappoint and will 100% be back! read more

Don't be a drama queen! Eat at llama queen instead. The Ceviches were amazing so tangy, we tried an original and a mixed ceviche. The chichi morada drink was delicious. Our server, Glrace was so cutesy! This is a ceviche heaven! A must try for any ceviche lover! They are the llama queens of Austin! read more

Excellent! Wonderful service! Delectable food! Relaxed atmosphere! Cool seating and hip music! Definitely coming back for more. The most liked favorites were the braised beef, calamari, and oh so pretty Llama-Rita! read more

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I really wanted to like this place but honestly just underwhelmed. The vibe is really cute and their drinks are good! We started with the salchi papas which is their potatoes and sausage dish. It was just ok. Their quarter Peruvian chicken was delicious and moist and served with the same potatoes and sauces as the salchi papas We also ordered one of their ceviches which was also tasty but not worth the $ Overall I just find this place to be too over priced for outdoor casual(ish) dining. Also, they have a happy hour that ends at 6 but apparently their system cuts it off at 545 so she told us our last drinks would be full price which is just not the best customer service when it's your system? read more

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Walking in and the smell enveloping you, you know that this place will be good. Tons of fun options to try and friendly staff to bring it to you. Starting off with the cebiche, we go the Cebiche Clasico. Super tart and flavorful. The fish was soft and fresh and everything else complimented it well. The Jalea Mixta was one of my favorites. Everything was well fried and the toppings added much flavor. Not a fan of the fried yucca though, it was really doughy in my mouth. The Salmon was so soft to bite into. The rice added a nice side. The sauce was very tomatoy and kind of salty. But added a good flavor for the rest of the plate. The Lomo Saltado was also pretty good. Not my favorite but a solid option for any Peruvian place. Good tastes but pricey. read more

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I have never had Peruvian food. My friend only picked this restaurant for the Instagram photo ops (we love llamas). The restaurant is small but when we arrived we were promptly seated in a tent outdoors, it was cold but the staff brought out heaters and made us very comfortable. The food. We started with appetizer (sirloin and shrimp skewers and fried yucca) and they were amazing! So filling. We really wanted to try more so we did the Mixto Cebiche that was almost too pretty to eat! The sauces, the fish and the Peruvian corn was all so tasty. Service was impeccable, food was amazing and the prices were very reasonable. I wish we had come earlier and stayed longer - we wanted to linger but space is limited. I can't wait to go back and try more! Pictures do NOT do this place justice. read more

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I had such an amazing time at Llama Queen! The food was fantastic, the filet bites were some of the most tender and flavorful beef I've ever had! The octopus was deemed "best octopus in the city" by the table and I savored every bite. One friend wanted something a little more traditional and got the rice dish (forget the name) and she enjoyed it as well. We went on a cold night but the patio was actually very well heated and cozy. We opted for inside regardless and got to spend extra time with our lovely waitress Caroline. She was attentive, informative and funny! She provided excellent suggestions for a table of people who have never tried Peruvian food before! Would absolutely go back again and try more items on the menu. Drinks were good too! I mentioned I was doing dry January and Caroline was able to suggest a fantastic mocktail. Overall great experience and would recommend for anyone who loves or just wants to try Peruvian food in Austin. read more

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For some of the best Peruvian food that you can enjoy in a gorgeous outdoor dining experience, you've gotta hit up Llama Kid! Totally blown away by the cebiches, anticucho bar, Pisco Sour, Chicha Morada, Aji de Gallina, Lomo Saltado and Lucuma Cheesecake! Everything was to die for and I'd eat each dish over again! Chef Diego is doing something special over there and you're in for a treat! I was surprised to see a decent amount of veg options too and proteins - chicken, beef, shrimp! The spot is very Instaworthy so have your camera ready for all the cute shots! read more

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Omg!!! So this is the first time I have ever tried Peruvian food, and I must say I have been missing out!! My friends always brag on the chicken, and how the Peruvians cook it, so I had to try for myself. This was a great spot to try out! It's been open for 3 months. It seems like a nice family owned business, but still has the Austin trendy feel. It's located in the East side of Austin, near downtown, with a private parking lot! (Big plus) I like it because it's walking distance to Central Machine Works (A huge bar with a large backyard). I ordered the chicken with the potatoes and a side salad. I literally devoured that chicken breast so bad it's almost embarrassing. I am not used to white meat being so juicy!! And I have no idea what's in their salad dressing, but I almost liked the plate. My friend ordered their fried rice with tenderloins, and it was super flavorful! How do I know? Because I couldn't resist to scoop my spoon in and give it a try! I am so glad I live close by because I can see myself coming here very often!! Pro tip: they have a DJ on weekends! read more

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Really cool place to eat and listen to live music. We just went on a Friday night to listen to the Latin Dukes and were pleasantly surprised with the food. I would have given 5 stars but the drinks took forever. First a few notes - we made reservations ahead of time for our party of nine, so didn't have to wait. The restroom was clean. The menu wasn't overwhelming. The service wasn't the best because we had to wait a long time for drinks to be made and were basically done eating before mixed drinks came. Like everywhere else, it's probably due to staffing, but that did impact the full experience. Now the food. The kids loved the chicken and beef tenderloin skewers. The potato fries were okay. The adults LOVED the short rib!! The seco de costilla plate. Loved the shrimp skewer. Loved the quinoa salad. And loved the fried calamari seafood (mixto). The drinks were good too. We did the Piscojito and mango mule. They just took long to make. read more

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Came on a Friday evening for their Grand Opening Weekend! We rolled up right at 8p and there was already a line to be seated. They have a decent sized parking lot, but it was pretty full by the one we arrived. Fortunately we snagged a spot by one of the trailers. We waited about 45min in line before being seated. The DJ was fantastic! In line we were greeted with a refreshing tequila cocktail and a small bite! Once seated we were also offered an amazing pork bao and chicken skewers. To be honest the bites tasted a lot better than our main dish. We ordered a whole chicken (highly recommend for 3-4 people) and yucca fries. It was a lot for two people given the chicken came with a salad and potatoes. The chicken was moist but lacked flavor. The yucca also lacked some salt. The sauce on the side was also alright but not my favorite. Overall, the meal was okay. Maybe we will come back to try other dishes! read more

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What a delicious dinner at Llama Queen! Happy to see this establishment re-open, as the Ceviche Mixto was on point, paired with plantain chips. I ordered the Pollo a la Brasa, and it was moist, and crispy on the outside. The potatoes were golden brown, and the salad was crisp drizzled with the right amount of dressing that had a perfect amount of tang. My husband ordered the Risotto de Mariscos and it was creamy and flavorful. Topped the evening with a slice of Tres Leches. It was superb! I loved their music selection, as I love salsa music. The restaurant was well lit, and I loved the outdoor seating. Our waitress was delightful, kind, and gracious! If you love Peruvian food, or want to try Peruvian fare, Llama Queen is a must try. ¡Todo fue muy rico! read more

What an interesting and cute spot. The ambience was perfect for a date setting and the patio felt intimate. I ordered the Lomo Saltado which perfectly tender and liquidified into my mouth the moment it passed my lips. What amazed me was the sauce. It was full, well-bodied, and savory. I didn't need anything else. I will be back to try something new and explore the menu. read more

Super cute restaurant with friendly staff and great food! The restaurant is small with a few seats inside as well as an outdoor patio area. The staff is super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. My friend and I decided to try out this place after hearing about this opening online. We came on a rainy day and found no better food to warm us up! We had the Lomo Saltado with Tenderloin (which featured a really rich, smoky sauce) and a ceviche (the original I believe). Both dishes were well executed and so delicious. The ceviche especially featured just the right about of sour tanginess while also featuring refreshing fish and a small crunch from onions and roasted corn. I really enjoyed my Peruvian food experience and would definitely come back! read more

Llama Queen - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was amazing! Drinks were really good. Service was spectacular, thanks Nicki for a wonderful first experience

I had the chicken cream sauce dish and it was aaaaamazing. My man had the mixto with beef tenderloin and potatoes and rice . So tasty will Be back! Safe outdoor area to eat with misters and shade . read more

Llama Queen - Aji - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas