We loooove el mono. We decided to do a trip to the east bay today and decided to stop by our…read morefavorite Peruvian spot. I was greeted by Andres who was friendly and we asked to sit outside with our puppy. Andres stopped by many times to ask if we needed anything. Our server was Marlene who was very sweet and helpful. The paella takes a bit of time to come out but didn't notice that bc we were munching on some nice toasted corn and green sauce. We also ordered the pollo del buen Chico for the puppy who loved it. They also gave him his own water bowl. It was fresh and tasty. Our paella was tasty as usual. The outdoor seating area is nice and private and quiet and clean. Gotta come back the next time we're here! I wonder if they still have the live music on Fridays/saturday nights which was very nice.

Service, food., music, ambience…read more Consistent and no complaints. Been coming here since they opened and I have not been disappointed.

First time in Limon and I have to say best service ever from Wilfredo. His recommendation was all…read moreon point. He recommended the mango picota and it was delicious. We can't wait to come back.

Foremost, our server Wilfredo did an incredible job at recommending some incredible food options…read more The food was great and fresh and overall a really good time. We set outside and the vibes paired with the food was fantastic. Ps Highly recommend the ceviche!

Tequeños de cangrejo - Wonton filled with crab meat & shrimp. Flavorful with a small hint of heat…read more Loved the soft bite & the crunch at the end. Loved the views & food, Would visit again!

absolutely cannot recommend this place enough! on a weekend trip, i decided to stop by and check…read moreout ayawaska for dinner. i was a little worried about the parking situation when we pulled up, but was delighted to learn that they offer a free valet service! definitely worth it to not have to worry about parking. i made a reservation about a month in advance and requested for a table by the windows if possible. i was seated immediately at a window table, and out hostess was the nicest lady! we ordered their empanadas de lomo, filled with beef and tomato. i've had many empanadas, but i liked ayawaska's pastry the best. the dough seemed to be a little shorter than other empanadas i've had, resulting in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience. we also couldn't get enough of the aioli, it provided the perfect little kick of heat. to share, we got their tallarines verdes, a pesto linguine with filet mignon. i loved how fresh the pesto was, you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. the filet mignon was cooked perfectly with a great charred flavor and not chewy at all. it came topped with a little parmesan and i could've gone for a tad more! overall really lovely service and amazing views from the hilltop. the interior was stunning, and i liked that the restaurant ambiance wasn't too loud. they have a beautiful outdoor space with heaters as well. i would definitely come back if i'm ever around!

Unsure why the website says permanent closed. Ate lunch there 6/27/26 @ 11:30am…read more Everything was wonderful!!! Axel and his mom are fantastic. They made sure we were taken care of. He even shared his experience as an authentic Peruvian. Love the Peruvian art he had on his walls also. Just overall great hidden gem. Food portions were abundant! I was so excited to dig in and I was not disappointed!! Empanadas, Peruanas, Lomo Saltado and Sudado de Pescado and Adobe de Chancho fresh cut French fries - Yummy

It's in a shopping mall, right before Gravenstein Highway splits. We went here for a 'date lunch'…read moreon a Wednesday. There was one other party. Ambience is ok, they have some Peruvian decor. Nice tables and silverware and plates. They have a good sized menu. Food was the surprise. I expected it to be different but it was quite tasty. We shared the empanadas 1 each - beef, chicken, pork. We also had the sweet plantains and the mango habanero ceviche. The empanadas were a little on the small side but they were delicious. The mango habanero ceviche was really just cooked shrimp with a mango habanero sauce and pickled red onions. There was also a dried plantain chip on top. Though I was expecting a more traditional ceviche, it was really tasty. The sweet plantains were excellent, just what you expect with more onions and a sour cream type sauce. The service was quick but not intrusive. Would definitely come back.

Wow, what a great stop in Vacaville going down the road!…read more Our first choice at our destination wouldn't be open yet so ChatGPT found this for us - because it knows us, and especially me. I use it all the time to develop recipes and cook. Everything about this experience was fantastic. My mom, my sister, and I shared three orders. I HAD to have an authentic $14.50 Cubano Sandwich. And it was spot on! Everything was exactly right, including the bread. The $7.20 "baked" Chicken Empanada made from their handmade pastry was also perfect. The pastry was cooked exactly right. We also all really liked the "freshly made" $14.50 Arepa Pabellon, Platanito Maduro, and Batata Dulce. We were there between lunch and dinner so things were pretty quiet and we were served quickly.

We ordered a couple Cubano sandwiches with fries plus some iced lattes via DoorDash delivery and…read moreeverything arrived satisfactory. The iced lattes were really good and had nice flavor. The Cubano sandwiches were delicious; though we each ordered chipotle and harbanero sauces separately and the boxes weren't labeled so we couldn't tell which sandwich was which. We sampled both and the sauces were pretty similar. But we still liked them. The fries were decent and had good seasoning.

It has been over ten years since I last ate here due to moving out of the area. I came for a late…read morelunch. From the last time I visited Sazon expanded and took over the deli next door. So now the place has plenty of seating inside and out. I was immediately greeted and seated in the new area. The server was friendly and professional. I ordered a diet Inca cola, Papa a la Huancaina, Aji de Guilliana and Alfajores. I was not disappointed on how good the place still is. I'm a son of Peruvian immigrants and the authentic flavors are on target. I also noticed that the same chef was style cooking too. I highly recommend Sazon because the flavors are authentic and you will come out totally satisfied. Check them out!

Came here to try the famous Sazon…read more It was good but wasn't a wow, had to order the Lomo Saltado, and tbh it just tasted alright, didn't taste special, the causa limena on the other hand.. felt like it was a scam, $20+ for it to be mostly potato and barely any dungeness crab... wouldn't order that again but overall decent spot, don't get what the hype was all about, price is pretty high here..

I traveled 26 miles in a crazy rainstorm to this place because my 18-year-old son said I had to try…read moreit. I also wanted to go because I heard they had vegetarian and pescatarian options. Being a pescatarian, I am sadly not able to eat at most soul food places unless they have seafood options, which many don't. Urban Fusions even has vegan collard greens on their menu! I was expecting the place to have the traditional greasy spoon diner feel that a lot of soul food places have. Instead this place had more of a artsy urban feel to it, which I loved. My son got the fried okra and the southern 3-way plate with the fried chicken, fish, jumbo shrimp and fries, with Mac n cheese for the side. He loved it and of course couldn't finish it all, so he saved it for later. His friend had the sticky ribs and fries, which he said were amazing. I ordered the fried basa with vegan collard greens and of course fried okra, which my son and I order any time we see it on a menu. The fish was PERFECTION. It was seasoned just right and fried to the point of being crunchy but not at all greasy. The okra was flavorful and not too salty the way it can be at some places. I tasted the mac and cheese and really liked that it was seasoned with a touch of garlic. Yum. Our server Lyla was sweet and attentive. Be sure to tip her well when you come to this place. None of us could finish all of our food and had to take the remainder to go. We all left feeling super full and happy. All three of us slept like logs. Urban Fusions is a must-return spot for sure!

Listen Linda listen!!! You better come here and eat! The food is amazing! The drinks are right on!…read morePrice is on point. This place I found on yelp when we were in the Vallejo area. Walking in, it's an interesting decor I should say. The walls are made out of a foam texture. She cute. There are booths along the wall and tables in the middle. This place is your local hang out, a lot of people are return customers. Their drink menu is nice and drinks are definitely on the cheaper side. Our server was so funny! We ordered the black Barbie margaritas.... At first I was scared but damn... they was good. We ordered another round. Two will do you justice here. We were heading out to another event so we ordered appetizers. The fried okra which was delicious and perfect texture, also the ratio of breading to okra was great. They needed a dipping sauce, which later was brought out. We also ordered the pork belly and let me tell you, it was fire. Cooked to perfection. Our server was so sweet, I saw the cornbread and was like I have to try. She brought it out as a gift and when I said you didn't red butter, it was so buttery, and the texture was good. Ugh I'm still thinking about it. Head out to this place! You'll enjoy great food and drinks for a great price.

Celebrated my birthday at Parada accompanied by my family and I had a spectacular night to say the…read moreleast. We experienced great service as they were able to accommodate us for last minute reservation changes, even for a large group. Additionally, I was immediately greeted by the team for my birthday. We were obsessed with each dish. Some that we ordered: Lomo Saltado (chicken) Yum!! 10/10 Ceviche Mixto amazing 10/10 Pollo à la brasa, crowd favorite 10/10 Arroz con verduras paella 8/10, I just prefer protein! Arroz con mariscos paella, 11/10 filled me up and had generous portions of seafood! Yuca frita 10/10 can't go wrong, nice sauce pairing Plátanos fritos 10/10 the tamarind sauce was tangy and yummy. I've never had sauce like that! Overall you really can't miss with anything you order. The churrasco ordered by my neighbor looked bomb too. There's plenty of space for large groups which is why Parada won me over instead of Limon which I frequent. There's a lot of parking available and options of outdoor and indoor seating. Nice ambiance, they have a full bar and TVs for sports.

I visited this restaurant on Monday, September 28, 2026. The food was absolutely delicious and was…read morenot the problem at all. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. The server who attended to us, Catherine, took quite a while to greet us, never offered or refilled our water, rarely checked on our table, and left dirty appetizer plates cluttering the table. However, the main reason for this review is a serious issue with my bill. Due to the poor service, I manually adjusted the tip and wrote down $5, but I did not ask for a physical copy of the receipt at that moment. The next day, my workplace required the physical receipt, so I returned to the restaurant to request a copy. It was then that I discovered they had altered my receipt, changing the tip amount from $5 to $8. When I immediately checked my bank account, the transaction was still pending for the original, correct amount. However, two days later, once the charge was fully cleared and posted, I confirmed that they had officially processed the unauthorized higher amount. While a $3 difference might seem small, this is a major issue of honesty, ethics, and transparency. If you visit this restaurant, I strongly recommend demanding a copy of your final receipt on the spot and carefully checking your bank statement a few days later to ensure you aren't being overcharged. Im attaching photos of the altered receipt as evidence.

This was my first visit to a Peruvian restaurant, or a Peruvian anything, for that matter. I…read moreconfess to being unduly influenced by Miami Vice, especially Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues". The TV series is long gone, and my attitude is now properly adjusted. The upper floor dining area can be reached by a magnificent staircase (or an elevator). The view outside is stunning at sunset, waves, beach, breakers and all. But be sure to be seated on the water side, because the parking lot dominates the view otherwise. Two dramatically lit bars are very eye-catching, one upstairs, the other down below. There is something about dining beneath a soaring cupola that is elegant beyond description. Soft music enhanced the mood. My order was BBQ Ribs ($19.00), nominally an appetizer, and a side of coconut rice ($6.00). The ribs were a very generous portion, tender, and glazed with a truly excellent BBQ sauce. Honestly, the glaze was better than I've had in restaurants specializing in ribs. The coconut rice was as good as I could imagine, perfectly steamed, and a generous portion to boot. The combination was mouth watering as well as satisfying. Peruvian beer, specifically Cuzquena Lager was the perfect libation. Karen C. was the server, and she displayed absolutely no characteristics of a Miami Vice villain. She was prompt, accurate and friendly. She did not need an attitude adjustment. The restaurant is a few miles north of HMB, and well worth the drive with a very adequate parking lot servicing the shopping center.

The atmosphere sitting outdoor was cozy because of the fire element which is why I gave it 2 star…read more The server, manager and food was unpleasant! I ordered the Loma Salado with meat rare and an egg on top, that's not what I got. The meat was well done, no egg and the sauce was sour. I was really surprised when it came right out in three minutes. They redid it for me, which was the right thing to do and I appreciated this. However, I had lost my appetite. The server said the manager was going to come out and talk to me. He came out, delivered my food with nothing to say and left. Then I gave my credit card to the server and told her that I'd like to pay for it, and if I can get it to go box - she had an off-putting unfriendly energy and her reaction expressed as if I was inconveniencing her, not welcoming and non-communicative. Moreover, the manager came back and handed me my receipt and credit card - still he did not say anything, but just placed it down on the table. I have never met a manager in my life who was taciturn, withdrawn and disconnected. It would be in his best interest to connect, communicate, stay consistent and problem solve when a customer has an issue. I limit my time in restaurants that does not provide a positive experience. I will not be returning to this business, simply for the reasons stated above, all need improvements. My dog did not even eat the steak and she loves steaks!

Love the food at Barranco--it really makes me miss being in Peru! I came back for my birthday…read moredinner last Friday, and it was a great experience. The lomo saltado was delicious as usual. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. I do kinda wish you could still change the empanada flavors, but they're so good regardless. The restaurant was super clean, and the drinks were great! Highly recommend!

On Saturday, we were driving by looking for a place to eat and decided to give Barranco a try…read more We're really glad we did. The food was great, but what really stood out was the service. One of the servers took amazing care of us from the moment we sat down. She was friendly, attentive, made sure we had everything we needed, and checked on us throughout the meal. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.