This place is cute and also clean. I would like to disclose the Peruvian food is a gem and it is known for its exceptionally fresh and bold ingredients. Unfortunately, the flavors of the food here did not taste fresh. From the appetizers to main plates the season was off and watered down. There was also 1 waitress for the entire restaurant. I know times are tough but that never sits well with me when one person is in charge of an entire restaurant. It really makes the experience of eating stressful since the stress and anxiety of workers seeps to the customers. I also think that Peruvian food in any other mom and pop shop that is much cheaper might taste better. I don't think I'd like to return . read more

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Food was great , we ordered Loma Saltado and Chicharron de pescada so delicious. Fried fish was crispy outside but juicy inside, Steak in Loma Saltado was juicy and well seasoned. I had passion fruit mojito and I can't find words to describe how amazing was it . Prices were a bit pricey but for sure worth it . Waitress informed us they have live music every weekend at 7:00pm . Will definitely return read more

My bf and I came here on a Friday night. We were a little skeptical about coming in because it was pretty empty. We were seated right away and our servers were friendly. papa a La huancaina: 3.5 STARS We started with the papa a La huancaina. Basically potatoes covered in a devils egged style sauce. They were good but after a few pieces it became a bit much so we didn't finish them. CEVICHE MIXTO: 4 STARS Then we shared a ceviche mixto. Came with scallops, shrimp, octopus and tilapia. This was very good. Especially with the red onion, corn and nuts. The lime juice and leche de Tigre sauce was nice and citrusy really added extra freshness to the plate. LOMO SALTADO: 5 STARS The lomo saltado was the best dish of the night. The lomo was tender and full of flavor. Lightly salted. It paired well with the rice and veggies. Drinks: 3 STARS i had a couple pisco sours and I have to say they were just okay. They kinda tasted like they were pre made and put in a slushie machine SERVICE: 4.5 STARS it started off really great. But then the restaurant got really busy and the service kinda fell but it's totally understandable Location: 5 STARS Plenty of street parking. You do have to pay but it's only like $2 for 2 hours. There's also a few bars down the street. Overall, this place was great! If you're in the area and looking for some Latin food, give this place a shot. read more

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Live music and delicious Peruvian food! Had a wonderful date night with my friend, and to our surprise, there was live music! The restaurant gave us free bread that came with butter and a green salsa and a red salsa. I ordered their Saltado dish, which was so good and delicious. The portion of the dish was huge too! The waiters are super friendly and accommodating with our needs. The price of the place was pretty reasonable for the size of the dish. We didn't have to wait too long for a table of 2 on a Saturday night as well. Overall, highly recommend trying this place!! read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

The prices have went up by a tremendous amount. The "Llomo Soltado" entrée used to be $20 and out of no where I show up and the price goes up by 50% to $30??? The absurd price increase is not the only reason why I am giving 1 star as I'd be ok with paying more for good food. The Llomo Soltado was mediocre at best. The meat was dry, hard to chew, and at times had a pungent flavor. Their "green" sauce was a complete different color than it normally is. If you are going to increase your prices by 50%, at least try to justify it with the quality of your food. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

We had some great Peruvian food over the uears and had high expectations and hopes for Lola's. We had 3 Lomo Saltado plates and 1 Pescado Saltado plate. The Pescado Saltado plate was super good. The bread, butter, and Aji sauces were also very good. The quality of the meat used in the Lomo Saltado was excellent. The service, location, and ambiance was also very good. The Lomo was too salty for our taste and did not have the explosion of savory flavors usually found in this dish. None of our plates came with a side of Aguadito de Pollo soup which surprised us especially given the much higher price we paid as compared to other Peruvian Restuarants that include it. They also do not have rotisserie chicken, which some of us were hoping for. Given the higher price and taste, we do not expect to return unless accompanying others who choose to try. read more

I called last minute to book a reservation for my dad's birthday, a party of 7. They said they were fully booked. They offered a 7 or 7:30pm and I asked if there was no way they could take us "now" which was around 5:30pm to 6pm. The man on the phone said he could take us now outdoors since they had parties coming in. I said thank you! We'll take the 5:45pm. My Family and I arrive, and there are no tables set up outdoors for a party of 7. We walked in, and the server/hostess asked if I called, and I said yes. For a party of 7. They had a table set up to my left that had 7 seats, and she sat us there. When we sat, she asked me if the man on the phone let me know that they needed the table back by 7pm. I told her he didn't, but that was fine because my family was limited in time. She asked us if wanted anything to drink and we water all around and she asked for two? I repeated waters for everyone. She left and came back. She took our orders. The food didn't take too long to arrive so that was ok. But when my mom's order came, she said that she ordered the whole fish. they brought her two filets. The server said that they didn't have the whole fish. So my mom wanted to give it back, but the server said she would ask if we could return it. First of all, WE DIDN'T ORDER THESE FILETS! So why would you ASK of we could return it?! So my mom just ordered two more filets because one order wasn't going to be enough for her and my dad. The server had the audacity to ask, "But are you going to pay for it?" I interrupted and said YES! So then as we're eating, the server is constantly trying to rush us by asking if we needed anything else, trying to clear our plates and glasses even though we weren't done eating or drinking yet. She even took my dad's half full glass of wine away and he had to call out to her wait! I'm not done yet! So at this point we asked for our bill which took them 40 MINUTES TO FIGURE OUT!!! I don't know what the hell was going on with our bill. They claim that it isn't printing out and they called the owner or manager SEVERAL times! They finally got the bill printed and gave it to us. Our parking had already expired and all! So my sister paid for the bill with her card and we purposely left NO TIP!!!! When my sister got home, she checked her account, and they added a 20% tip! She called them, livid! I've attached a photo which states a "0" on the tip portion. Our bill was $155.45 and sure enough, her card was charged $186.54. Idk what the hell happened to this place! I used to love coming here years ago, but NEVER AGAIN! The worst service and the staff didn't know what they were doing at all!!! We will not be back!!! read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - 0 tip added, per my sister. But her CC was still charged a 20% tip! - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

Lovely Peruvian family restaurant in Glendale!!! I got catering for a work event and they delivered to the fullest!!! All of the staple Peruvian dishes were excellent!!! The lomo saltado was rich in protein and flavor. The beef steak bites were medium well and tender. All the veggies (cilantro, red onion and tomato) were fresh too. The fries luckily are thick steak fries so they withstand the vinegary soy sauce of the lomo. The tallarín verde was my favorite. The pasta wasn't overdone even though it was still warm on the way to work. This green spaghetti sauce is made with spinach, cheese and basil. The amount and flavor of the sauce was delicious. Topped with the chicken milanesa or breaded slices chicken breast was the perfect combo. Meaty chicken with the soft spaghetti pasta was the best!!! As for the ceviche mixto it was a tad too salty so I won't give them 5 stars. Nonetheless it was fresh and came with fish, mussels, calamari and shrimp. It comes with sweet potatoes and lettuce. The lime sauce is called leche de Tigre or tigers milk which is a blend of ginger, garlic, fish stock and evaporated milk. I still ate it with joy as the saltiness simmered down with the choclo/cancha or corn kernels. I'll definitely rely on them for future catering needs and also simply to enjoy a nice Peruvian meal with friends or family!!! Highly recommend this Peruvian restaurant when in Glendale!!! read more

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Food was delicious and service was good. Warm bread with butter, green sauce and ranch dressing was delicious. We ordered Saltados with Chicken, which was very flavorful. El Gran Combo rice was very good. Platanos Fritos & beans were good too. I tried Chicha Morada (purple corn drink) for the first time. Really liked it. Dining area was clean. Good music piping through speakers. Bathroom needed cleaning...there was urine on the floor and smelled of urine. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Chicha Morada - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

I haven't had Peruvian food in over a decade and I've been hankering for some Chupe de Camarones. Lola's had one that blew my socks off. Plenty of seafood and it was a challenge to finish the large bowl. The restaurant is located in Glendale's main drag Brand Blvd. There's plenty of street parking. We went on a Friday night where they had a live band playing some Peruvian music. We opted to sit outside as it was getting a bit raucous. I paired my Chupe with some plaintains, Inka Cola, and the Salchipapa. A filling meal for a decent price. The server came out on frequent intervals even though we were the only customers sitting outside. A definite recommendation from me. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - QR menu. - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

Back in the day during my food service years on Brand, I would often venture out to scope the competition and try my palette at a wide variety of cuisine. One particular place was Lola's. A small and cozy restaurant tucked away between other restaurants and stores. Easy to miss but worth finding. I have my usual Peruvian dish - Lomo Saltado. An absolute great balance of protein, carbs, and veggies. The dish is a master of blanch with the savory, tender beef, oily fries, the crunch of onions and veggies, all brought together with rice. Add some of their Aji Verde (green hot sauce) and you're in. Although I've had better sauce at other establishments. My wife got a seafood pasta. I thought it was good but a bit salty. However, my wife felt it had a strong seafood aftertaste, which is surprising because she loves seafood and the fishiness of many dishes. We did bring the leftovers home and after adding other ingredients, she did say it was good. We also ordered their fish ceviche and this was good. I can drink the entire juice from the bowl. The acidity and tenderness of the fish, along with the crunch of onion and corn, is a must try. Make sure you order the Inca Cola. This is better than butter beer! Service here is always friendly and staff is very welcoming. If you're in the mood for any of the above or other great dishes, like their pasta and steak pairing, go ahead and give this place a try! read more

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Over priced and under seasoned, this Glendale eatery is best avoided. Bland, uninspired, and boring.

The place was very nice and servers nice but .... The food tasted like it has been individually cooked without any seasoning and then put together. Not flavorful and extremely expensive for what it was. Would NOT recommend. I really wanted to like it read more

My lady and I came here on Valentine's Day, just hoping for a delicious meal before we headed out to a comedy show (Gianmarco Soresi), but we got so much more. The food was even better than we'd hoped for (chiccaron de pollo, fried plantain, ceviche de mixto), the service was friendly, and we lucked into a band playing that evening! So many couples got up and danced, people was clapping and singing along- best restaurant experience in a long time. Loves loved loved read more

The service was tolerable...ordered a Margarita and they didn't add ice? I had to request Ice... The arroz fried rice had way too much MSG, which I can taste immediately..I did enjoy the papa a la huancaína, a little too much mayo then cheese but 5/10... Overall rating 6/10.. I will try it again. read more

Lola's is a quaint Peruvian eatery on a busy thoroughfare. We found parking in a small lot behind the restaurant on California Street. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. *The front door says "push", but you need to PULL it to enter.* My husband and I met a friend here for dinner around 5:30 on a Thursday night. At that time, it wasn't busy; there were only 2 other tables with customers. We watched numerous customers struggle with entering Lola's as we dined at our table near the front. I ordered the pollo milanesa con tallarin verde (one of my favorite Peruvian meals). My hubby & friend both ordered the lomo saltado. There was only 1 person taking customer orders and serving food for the hour we were there. As the tables were filling up, there was still only one person serving the entire restaurant, which meant longer wait times and lots of patience. Despite the delays, it was a "thumbs up" all the way around for each of our meals. The portions were hearty and each dish was flavorful. The chicken took up half my plate and it was breaded to perfection. We had some leftover huancaino sauce from the bread appetizer and I liked it so much I drizzled a little bit on my chicken. I usually don't eat this much for dinner, but I cleaned off my plate this time! I'm glad we got to Lola's when it wasn't busy because we were able to finish our meals in a reasonable amount of time. Hopefully, there will be more employees to handle the flow of customers when it gets really busy. read more

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The food is always scrumptious. They r good portions. It's a cozy small place right off a Main Street,but there is both street parking n a parking lot. Food is fresh n Peruvian food is amazing. The service is good and although they have a small staff they r friendly read more

I've been coming to this place with family and friends for at least 10 years, and I have to say, while I love the food here, the service is consistently disappointing. Since the last remodeling, the customer service has hit rock bottom. Whether it's a busy day or slow, the servers seem disinterested in their tables. Often, you're lucky if they take your order 15 minutes after you arrive. Appetizers and entrees arrive simultaneously, and they rarely check on you until you're almost done with your meal. You often have to make eye contact or even get up and approach them because they're too busy chatting among themselves. Despite giving this place numerous chances due to our love for the food, the service remains consistently poor. I hope they make improvements, but for now, I'll be avoiding this restaurant. Since I am leaving a review I have to say something about the ambiance, The ambiance at this restaurant can be lively on Saturday nights, especially when they have live music. While the music itself is usually pleasant to the ears, it does create quite a buzz. If you're looking to have a quiet conversation during dinner on a Saturday night, this might not be the ideal place due to the lively atmosphere. On other days, however, they have a lovely tropical music playing softly in the background, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. So, if you prefer a quieter setting, consider visiting on weekdays or Sundays to enjoy their great food and soothing background tunes I'm giving this place 2 stars solely because of the the food is absolutely delicious, otherwise the service really trumps anything else they have going for them. read more

Food: 5 Service: 5 We had the Tallarin a la Huancaina & Saltado de Mariscos both dishes were . Our server Luis provided excellent service. Super polite and very attentive. Will definitely come back read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Tallarin a la Huancaina with Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

I regret not having been here in so many years. It used to be a regular haunt because it was very group friendly and had a great variety of wonderful foods and drinks for us to share. Took my next generation for dinner here. Despite some picky eaters with me, the kitchen adapted and made for some flavorful dishes. The menu appeared a little smaller than before but perhaps they decided to focus more on the options they have now because everything we ordered came out great (lomo saltado, arroz con mariscos, tallarin verde, cau cau). Despite a half-full restaurant, there were only two wait staff and they appeared a little new and overwhelmed. They were very friendly and hospitable though. And they made for a pleasant family dinner experience. read more

Our meals were beautifully prepared and delicious! Our server made us feel right at home and was very attentive. The restaurant was clean and nicely lit with a family friendly atmosphere. Will definitely come back! read more

Lola's is a nice Peruvian spot with a tasty saltado and a nice ambiance. I would gladly return. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Beef Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

I don't know where my previous reviews have gone. I've been here numerous times, and ALWAYS loved this place. QUARANTINE / TAKE OUT REVIEW: FOOD: order anything, you can't go wrong. I'm usually going to get chicken or steak here, but prefer the wood fire roasted chicken. I have had the pork, and it is amazing too. When you dine in, the portions are huge and come with lovely bread sticks as well. When you dine out, the portions are restricted to the container. Still, a great serving, but Lola's is generous in person. Despite being covered in exquisite sauce from the meat, the French fries do get a little more steamed-out on the way back home (or wherever you're going to eat them) than they will be when you dine in, but don't let that deter you from digging in. Maybe it's just seeing them in a little clear container, but the plantains went really fast. (Plus it's been months since we've been to Lola's so they were demolished before they made it around the family table once. Two of us got chicken, and it is as good as you remember. There's something about sitting in the restaurant with the fire and oven going, the fat and juices sizzling at flames hug the meat that might add to the experience, but still tasty. The steak was a little overcooked and yet soft?- again, I'm gonna blame the plastic takeaway box, because I know that the cooks at Lola's know what they're doing. The seafood was really excellent. Although my wife didn't eat the mussels, everything else was deliciously prepared, octopus super tender. I didn't get a pork dish, but maybe next time. LOCATION: It's quarantine version - so takeaway only at the time of this review. PARKING: quarantine version - there is parking right in front. Easy to run in / run out. SERVICE: quarantine version - safe and courteous. There was nobody else picking up food. read more

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This is truly a casual restaurant serving delicious food. New staff not trained: Doesn't know what is what on the menu !! 2 people running around including cooking , DIRTY hands all over the place. Note to the Chef: If you would like to kill someone with salt. You succeed ! Fish Stew and Lomp Soltado OVER Salt why don't you put a little only and people add if they wish. This is without dietary restrictions! Go easy on the salt and train your people. Everything else is good. read more

Food: Lomo/Shrimp Saltados $25+ this has gone down since the last time I came years ago. Ingredients seemed like they were frozen especially the fries and the steak meat was decent but the portion was small. This dish was like 40 percent white rice. My dad got the Shrimp Saltado and the Shrimp didn't seem fresh definitely frozen and the tails are still on. Service: Seemed understaffed: sauces forgotten to bring, long wait for check, there was an extra entre I didn't order on our receipt, etc. Ambiance: Looked remodeled and they have a stage now for live music. Plenty of seating at 630pm, we were the only ones there. read more

Wanted to try a new Peruvian food place so Yelped it. The Chica Morada drink was amazing! It comes in a cup or in a liter. Best I've tried and server told us they make here which is probably why it is so delicious. Ordered the Lomo Saltado (steak, fries and rice). My honey liked it enough to want to come again. I had the Aji de Gallina (shredded chicken in a curry based cheesy Peruvian sauce) served with white rice. The chicken was good but rice didn't taste freshly made. I love rice and honestly I always order more but didn't like it. What I did like was the chicken and the purple Peruvian drink. The service was amazing! Alex was great. Answered all our questions and checked on us often. Nice to see Peruvian around. Glendale parking sucks but plenty of it around the restaurant and yes you have to pay. read more

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Amazing, delicious, good portions. I wish a bit more for the Lomo saltado but bistek is so good and ample portion. We loved everything we ordered. read more

Listen, we tried to like Lola's more than we actually did...We really tried. But the truth is the food was bland, the service was slow, and the mixed drinks were just not very good. We visited with my Peruvian SIL and were hoping it would be as good as a Peruvian spot we visit in NY. While our waitress was very sweet, the service was lacking. The appetizers came out with the food and each entree came our separately instead of together. By the time some of us got our food, the other meals were already cold. The mixed drinks were all sugar. Our pollo saltado was missing the sauce that brings the whole thing together. The ceviche was bland. The only good food was the fried fish we ordered as an app yet it arrived after all the meals. Our waitress tried to make it right but unfortunately there was only so much she could do. I'm still keeping them at 3 stars because they are very nice here and the atmosphere is cute (cute decor, good music, etc.). The food, unfortunately, left a lot to be desired. read more

I'll keep it simple: Food tastes good but portions are small for the price. Note: picked up take out: 2 dishes about $55 read more

Located on the strip on Brand that has tons of restaurants and shops. We had a reservation so were immediately seated. They only serve beer and wine so ordered a glass of sangria which was very refreshing. Wanted the pork special so disappointed that they didn't have this early on a Friday night. Started with the cholo serrano which was really delicious. It's large corn kernels with melted cheese on top. For our entrees we ordered the lomo saltado, salmon a la parrilla and the saltado de camarones. When eating Peruvian food, my go to is some kind of saltado dish. Everything was so good and great portion size. On the saltados just enough rice and still some crisp on the fries and smothered in the tasty soy sauce. So so good! If you can't find parking in front of the restaurant there's tons of paid parking lots off Brand right in back of the building. read more

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Was in the area and saw there was this Peruvian restaurant, and looked interesting so i walked on in to try. The seating area is very nice, it's small but great for parties of 4 or less. The waitress was friendly and was the only one serving at the time. I ordered the the arroz chaufa de marisco, and we also ordered the tallarín de marisco along with a side of yucca. You're given a small tin of 3 small breads, along with butter and the aji aka green sauce. The dishes were great in portion and the chaufa was really good and had a great flavor, even though you could taste some cinnamon in it, it worked very well, paired with the aji it was perfect. The tallarín was ok, was a bit spicy for my father, but overall it was ok, i didn't like that they do not use the round noodle but instead the flat one. I enjoyed my meal, had my inka cola and was on my way. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Tallarín de marisco - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

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Food and ambience were good. Service was excellent. The prices were too high for me so i don't think i can afford to eat here anymore.

Came here for Sunday lunch recently and it was delicious! The ceviche was one of the best I've had and I really enjoyed my main entree -- picante de mariscos. Service was good and there was no wait when we went. read more

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The food is better than before. I still have to try more dishes. I was surprised that the "Conchitas a la Parmesana" are Not on the menu. I came in this Sunday around 7:30 PM. It was not full only 4 tables, however the service was slow. They had two waitresses - One looks faster than the other one - The other one was stuck with her phone most of the time - The may need a little of Peruvian Rocoto to wake up. read more

Located on Brand. There are street parking on Brand or you can find public parking in the back. They offer complimentary bread! I got lomo saltado for myself and shared the beef potato soup with another person. The beef was pretty good! Great flavor and tender. Decent serving of veggies. Not much to say it was good and tasty to me. The beef potato soup was also good. Good flavor and hearty. Decent serving size but possibly small if one person eating the whole thing. Solid place! read more

I ordered a rice and seafood dish and I was not impressed. I was telling my friend how much I love mamita's and their green sauce and she said you've gotta try Lola's for their sauces. I told the lady who took my order to hook me up with some extra sauces as I heard how good it is. She gave me one green sauce and a yellow sauce. The serving portion was huge but I have yet to eat or taste the belll peppers listed on the dish. Unlike other reviews I thought the customer service was great and my order was ready when I got there. But the food was just ok. I'll stick with Mamita's when I'm in the mood for Peruvian food. Parking is metered. read more

Lola's Peruvian Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Glendale, California

BETTER THAN MAMITA'S After trying both, I can say that this place is much better! The beef in the Lomo Saltado melts in your mouth. It is tender and juicy and the flavor is delectable. There is a good variety of veggies, and the fries are not soggy (like a certain other restaurant...) The service was good too. It was nice of them to give us a plate of extra free plátanos fritos! Everything had a nice presentation. The restaurant is pretty too. :) read more

Had a nice dinner here on a Friday night. We were craving Peruvian for a few weeks and after shooting some billiards up the block at Mr. Furley's, we made our way to Lola's. Metered parking via central pay machine along Brand Blvd. Same goes for the parking lots behind it. There are no free parking lots in Glendale. I am all about lomo saltado so I was very much looking forward to having a good Peruvian meal. After working up an appetite, we were ready to eat. We started off with the fried yucca appetizer aka Yucca Frita A La Huancaina ($9). This was a good sized appetizer. You get about 6 good sized fried yucca. It comes smothered in their yellow huancaina sauce. This was a decent starter. My lady really liked it and would order it again. I had the lomo saltado ($17) and it was a good sized plate. An order of lomo saltado at most Peruvian restaurants usually is. Sliced beef, potatoes and onions in local spices and soy sauce. It was good. The beef was flavorful. The potatoes were good too. I wish there was a little more crispness to them. The tomatoes sitting in that soy sauce is tasty. All that with white rice is such a good dish. Lola's did not disappoint. I love my lomo saltado and they make a good one for sure. Service was good. It was busy and the dining room isnt the biggest but it easily seats 20-25 people, it looked like. Almost every table was taken by the time the check came. One little detail I noticed was that the menus needed to be wiped down a little bit better. Im sure this was just overlooked in our case... Lola's is good for Peruvian food in Glendale. Nice dining atmosphere and music is playing in the background. read more

The best live music and Peruvian vibes on a Friday night. A great place to be marinated by the sweet soulful music of Central & South America. If you're looking for a welcoming vibe accompanied by hospitality- stop in and enjoy the food, music & vibes read more

I visited Lola's with my mom this week and it just wasn't what I remembered. First of all they don't have the lunch specials any more and we waited so long for both them to take our order and bring the food. The service was really slow and it was lunch time. You'd think you'd pick up the pace a bit knowing people are on their lunch break. Anyway the food arrived and i studies it and moved it around to see what was up. I ordered the Lomo saltado and there was barely any fries in it and tasted a lot like red wine vinegar and nothing else. My mom ordered a shrimp saltado and it didn't look very good. And the ceviche was disappointing, nothing special about it. I don't know if ownership has changed or what, but I won't be returning. The lunch specials were really the only reason I used to go, for full price there's much better Peruvian food elsewhere. read more