Friendly service, at times a bit of a communication problem since I only speak 3 words of Spanish and our waitress not much English. But since the menu has both languages, we were able to come ot an agreement. For starters you get some white bread and some sort of green sauce to dip it in. Love that green sauce whatever it may be. The portion sare quite large and most dishes are starch heavy. Potatoes & Rice, or pasta & potato and so on. While there are no Guinea Pigs on this menu (thank goodness), you can find things such as beef heart or octopus and mussels. I had #37 I believe it's called Camarones Ajilos, but don't quote me on that. It came with Shrimp in a delicate sauce, fries, white rice and a little salad all on one plate. All of it delicious. I was there with part of my dining group of course and while everyone ordered a different dish, I heard no complaints at all. read more

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If you like to try different cultures food and MP to your list. Very cute, casual space. Don't let the strip mall location stop you. They have a large menu with something for everyone. This was definitely a situation that every dish that came out I kept thinking Oh I want that one! Especially some of the fried rice dishes as they were huge portions. I did totally enjoy mine though! Picante De Mariscos- Shrimp, octopus, squid, mussels, cooked with Peruvian spices. Served with a side of rice. Delicious! I'd love to try some of the ceviche's next visit. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I missed taking pictures my first time, but take heart, I'm coming back! My husband and I ended up here because we were on the hunt for Arroz Chaufa. We struck GOLD!! it was all the things! Delicious, huge portion, and affordable. My daughter and I split a rotisserie chicken meal with a side of fries and salad. We both loved the chicken. My kiddo is not a baked chicken fan, but she devoured this! Perfect for a substitute kids meal, especially because I didn't see a specific kids meal and the cuisine is new to us. The salad was simple and tasted wonderful. It's a simple like juice squeeze dressing, so if that's not your thing, I'd go a different direction. The dining atmosphere is relaxed, clean, comfortable. The decor is unique and authentic. I'm excited to return. read more

Doing errands in this side of town, famished... His Goatness spotted the place, and it was on! First: open during the "foodless hour" -- the time many restaurants close between lunch and dinner. Man, I love finding places that are! Ambience: simple strip mall joint, a bit aged, but with a cool wall mural containing a brief history of Machu Picchu, which is neat. Service: pleasant, efficient, bilingual in English and Spanish. Water arrived with a fresh lime wedge, which was a nice touch. No chips -- bread and an herbal aioli served instead. Food: the chicken stew looked very simple, but it was packed with flavor. His Goatness's fried beef and French fries was pretty good, although the beans were a bit bland. Everything struck me as simple home cooking, nothing fancy, but filling and hearty. Will have to try the ceviche next time! Price: reasonable. I recommend, if you're hungry! read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Machu Picchu Wall - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food was good. The lomo saltado was flavorful, but the meat was a bit tough for a good saltado The yucca fries we good, would have appreciated some sea salt on them! The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had relaxed vibe. Service was great and timely! read more

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This is a good place to eat! Their green sauce is great too start (complimentary). Try their lomo saltado and their chaufa. You will not be disappointed with their food, service or environment!! read more

Love love love love love the seafood rice! Not only it is delicious and definitely full of seafood their portion size is A LOT There's 2 of us and we share the seafood rice, we get a whole meal to eat there and another meal to bring home, it's a hugeeeee portion Staffs are friendly and when you seat down they bring you this bread with green sauce They also have other Peruvian food that I have yet to try, I've tried their (clay oven?) fried chicken which was also good but seafood trumps fried chicken for me read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Choros Ala Chalaca (Mussels),Picante Marisco (Seafood in Peruvian sauce ) not spicy unless requested, Chicha Morada Drink ( very nice hint of cloves) read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Choros Ala Chalaca (Mussels),Picante Marisco (Seafood in Peruvian sauce ) Chicha Morada Drink - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have been to Machu Picchu and both times the food was great! There are not many Peruvian restaurants, so I really needed them to be good! And they are. I have tried Lomo saltado which was perfect ( but not recommended if you are trying to cut back sodium intake), yucca fries, and chaufa. Service is attentive and friendly. The menu has variety of choices. Food usually comes quick too.currently they are blocking some tables to enforce social distancing. Highly recommended. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Chaufa con mariscos! Serves at least two! - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place is amazing! I do not think I had, had Peruvian food before so I was excited to try Machu Picchu for the first time. That is was a few years ago and I make it a point to go when I am in the area now. The chicken they have which they make in a special way is amazing. The bread and sauce they give you as you sit down is quite tasty as well. The star of the menu for me though is the seafood fried rice. The portion size of this is massive. My fiancé and I share one meal and still take enough home for lunch the next day. This is a deliciously seasoned rice with shrimp, mussels, octopus, and squid mixed in. AMAZING! Come here, you will not be sorry you did. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Outstanding lomo saltado. Perfect balance of flavor and spice. The fried plaintains with the green sause is so nice. Great poertions. Worth every cent. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great service, friendly staff. A memerable experience you shouldn't miss. Wow! read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Lomo saltado with fries.. - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This spot is a hidden gem! Amazing food. True authentic Peruvian dishes. I had the sweet plantains, a rello de papa, and pollo saltado. All were fresh made to order, super tasty and great portions. Luz our server was super nice. read more

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We had the potato thing sorry I don't remember the name but it's very light mashed potatoes filled with meat, hard boiled egg and an olive . My husband loves it, l like it but it's way to big to eat much of if you want to have your dinner . Last time we were here they were out of chicken . The place is full of families on the weekends and I know what they know the Peruvian chicken is amazing so either go early or not on a Sunday because you must order the chicken . The chicken comes with 2 sides and it seems potatoes come from Peru originally so it's a standard side dish . Try them they are super crispy on the outside and baked potato soft on the inside . So we ordered the chicken and the vegetable fried rice . We like to eat family style so we share whatever we order I think this might be a good idea for most people since the fried rice is a meal ... for a giant . Long ago sorry I don't know my history Chinese people immigrated to Peru in large numbers so the food reflects that influence and is delicious. The service is fast ( as fast as cooking fresh food can be ) and pleasant. We didn't understand a word each of us said but smiles and nods got the order perfect . Very nice lady out front . It's clean and nicely decorated and on a Tuesday early evening it's was quiet . However on a Sunday around one it's family time . Personally I like the sounds of families gathered at a table or a few tables . It wasn't loud by any means just background chatter but it was busy . This is NOT Mexican food or Spanish food or Cuban food it's completely different . You can take your non foody friend who prefers chicken nuggets and they will enjoy it . read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My wife ordered the Loma Saltado con frijoles (steak, fries, beans and rice) and I ordered arroz chaufa mariscos (rice and seafood mix). I was actually envious of my wife's food. I was underwhelmed with my dish. My wife loved her dish and left no leftovers for me to enjoy. I will get what she ordered next time. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Loma Saltado con frijoles - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love this spot. I travel for a living and if I land at a decent time coming back from a trip I try and swing by here to grab dinner! The majority of the servers speak Spanish so it's a great time for me to practice my Spanish! Make sure you order the yuca fries! The aji verde green sauce that comes with it is delicious. I really love a yellow sauce but forgot to order it last time! Hopefully this will help me remember next time!! I usually order the chicken dish with green pasta- gosh I love it! When you order carry out it takes a solid 30 minutes even if they're seem completely empty inside, so just plan ahead! read more

When one of your friends starts planning her move to Peru, you search 'Peruvian food' on the Yelp app so you can try it out. We both needed to know what she was getting into - right?! After eating one of the best meals ever, I can officially say I want to book a trip to Peru to visit. Our server brought out a loaf of white bread and Aji Verde: a, creamy, slightly spicy, delicious green dipping sauce. We both ordered the lomo saltado, an entree of well-cooked steak, potatoes (fries), onions and tomatoes, mixed together in a steak-like sauce. It came with a side of rice and we continued dipping everything in the Aji Verde. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed everything we ate - who knew Peruvian food was this delicious?! Our server only spoke Spanish and we used it as an opportunity to brush up on our skills and keep the conversation going. She was super sweet, and as the only server in that evening, you'll most likely have to yell a "perdona" to get your check. No problem. The family's young son was running around, confirming that this is indeed a family-run establishment. I'll be back!! Note: They don't take the International Marketplace discount card. read more

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First time trying Peruvian cuisine, the service was very good and the food was also very delicious we will be back! read more

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Machu Picchu was delicious! I had never tried Peruvian food before and decided to eat there based on reviews. The bread/dipping sauce they bring is addictive! A light taste with a bit of heat and hints of cilantro. Our main dish was vegetarian and the pasta was made with a pesto sauce and paired with steamed potatoes and a cheese sauce that had special spices. Will definitely go back to try something else! Large portions, friendly service and reasonable prices. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Bread with Aji sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place! This place! This place! Modestly stowed away in a strip mall on 38th street, this place would be easy to drive by, but please make that U-turn! You won't regret it! You start off with complimentary bread and a green, creamy sauce (I'm not Peruvian so I'm not familiar with the cuisine). The bread is super soft and the dressing is so good, I promise you'll pour it on your main dish. My friends and I ordered the Yuca a la Huancaína. I didn't get a picture because they were so good we ate it straight away (sorry phone). It a big plate of fried yuca that is easily shareable between 4 people, and it's served with yellow Huancaína sauce that is creamy, cheesy, and garlicky! But what really makes this place stand out are the PORTIONS. I ordered the arroz chaufa with chicken, and this place could feed a family of four. It's Peruvian chicken fried rice, but honestly I like it more than Chinese fried rice. (Fun fact: the Chinese diaspora in Peru invented this using Chinese and local Peruvian ingredients). There's chicken, green onion, egg, and flavorful rice, so very simple ingredients but always done so well! Also, I love to pour the rest of my green sauce onto my plate! My friends also ordered camarones al ajillo and the pescado y camaron meuniere. I didn't get pictures of their dishes, but they looked sooo good too and also had a big portion. Everyone left with a to go box for one or two more servings. I've had the same waitress the couple times I went, and she's always so nice :) Excelente servicio y el personal siempre está al pendiente. Siempre lo recomendaré a cualquier persona que tenga mucha hambre. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Arroz Chaufa with chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came here with a large group of friends and we were seated in their private dining area. Our server was very kind to us and worked very well with our group size. I ordered their Lomo Saltado which was pretty good. Their mussels with corn pico de gallo salsa appetizer was very good! It had so much zest and flavor to it! It's a nice and peaceful place to dine at. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I had the camarones al ajillo. It's shrimp in garlic sauce served with rice and fries. The sauce tasted really good with the rice. This is by far my favorite dish that I have tasted at this restaurant. I also tried their choros a la chalaca which is mussels marinated in lime juice, it was delicious. The serving staff was friendly and the ambience is good. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. There is ample parking space available outside the restaurant. Would highly recommend this place if you want to try Peruvian food. read more

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Talk about a hidden gem. I brought business colleagues, one of which was Peruvian. She gave it high marks. You assume that you know Latin Cuisine but these were elegant and diverse. Everything was super read more

Very good service and food. We had Lomo Saltado, 1/2 chicken and Mixed Fried Seafood. Lomo Saltado and half chicken were excellent. Mix Seafood was ok. Chicha Morada was excellent just like we had in Peru. Flan was pretty good with chocolate and I think honey on top. Would go back to try other dishes. read more

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I ordered Lomo Saltado and it tasted something between Fajitas and Chinese food. I ate here before and the food was good at that time. I did not like the food this time nor it's worth the price. The food for 3 people and 3 regular maracuya drinks, was $96 and cents, later I received my receipt online and they overcharged changing the amount of the tip I left. read more

Had a wonderful dinner with friends here! We all ordered different dishes, and all of them were delicious - we will definitely be back! The menu is huge and we are looking forward to trying more of the dishes here. read more

This place is wonderful! The staff is always friendly & the food is fabulous!! My wife & I have missed going there for the last few months, due to the Covid. We hope to get back there very, very soon!! read more

Great food with great service! They were seating every other table due to Covid-19. And they are wearing face masks. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Bistek a lo Pobre - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Yo!.!.!.!. Okay the place needs to revamp their Menu because it looks like it was made in the 70s... But! The food.... WOW! Amazing! Soooooo good and takes you on a journey to flavor town. The prices are high for the street style Peruvian food you get but then when you taste it you forget the cost and enjoy the journey of goodness. I love this place! read more

We walked in around dinner time and there was no wait. As soon as we got there we were waited on and served some bread and some type of green sauce. Then my boyfriend and I ordered the Yucca appetizer which came with a simple yellow sauce. Next we decided to split the Lomo Saltado, which was strips of steak served with fries, onions, and rice. I liked the steak and rice, but the fries were very salty. Last we ordered the Flan dessert and it was thick but we enjoyed it! The whole time we were there they were playing Latin pop music so it was a nice vibe. There was also a big wall explaining the history behind Macchu Picchu! read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant - Yucca Appetizer - Peruvian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I was in the mood for some quality Hispanic food, and Manchu Picchu did not disappoint. I often go to Mexican restaurants, so I wanted a change of pace, and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The place has a lovely small atmosphere, adorned with various Peruvian tapestries and knickknacks. The servers are all bilingual and friendly. The food also did not take long to arrive. As anyone that looks through their menu can see, the restaurant has an amazing diversity of food. My favorite unusual drinks are the passion fruit and guava juices - they're truly refreshing. I order a plate that included steak, chicken, oysters, shrimp, and even octopus! I would recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. read more

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¡Delicioso! As one of the only (if not the only) purveyors of Peruvian food in Indianapolis, I was very thrilled to find this spot. I have only had Peruvian food one other time, and I could not at all remember any of the dishes I had. So we asked the waitress for recommendations, and then promptly ordered the lomo saltado. As we were waiting for our food, the waitress brought out a loaf of bread and two small dipping bowls of a creamy light green sauce. It was so delicious. Cilantro forward, but with a slight hint of heat (not too much though- even I could handle it!). It tasted delicious with the bread. I also ordered a drink, the name of which I can't remember now, that was...interesting. I'm fairly certain that I've decided I enjoyed it, but the jury is still out. The waitress told me that it was a highly concentrated fruit juice, but I couldn't tell you which fruit it was. All I know is that it tasted a little bit like Christmas! And I love Christmas. The lomo saltado finally arrived after a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. Well seasoned and marinated, the dish was fantastic. I'm not sure that traditional Peruvian cuisine contains french fries, but this one did and it was YUMMY. The veggies and fries soaked up a lot of the marinade from the meat, and it all culminated in a taste explosion. I will definitely be going back to try more options! I can't with confidence compare this food to traditional Peruvian food, but I CAN with confidence tell you that this food was incredibly delicious. And they are a family-owned business, which is a huge plus. If you've never had Peruvian or if you're looking to try some, this is the place to go. **Note: on the evening we were there, there was only one waitress and she spoke very little English. I would consider bringing a Spanish-speaking friend or have your Google Translate app ready if you can't speak the language yourself! read more

Food: I LOVE PERUVIAN CHICKEN SO MUCH and this restaurant has it! I ordered the quarter chicken dish with salad and fried yucca. The fried yucca was good but would have been great with some sort of dipping sauce (like extra cilantro sauce -- so good -- it was finished by the time the yucca plate hit the tablecloth). The chicken was really well seasoned but unfortunately was very very dry. It was a shame. My partner ordered the Lomo Saltado and was not disappointed. The meat was seasoned very well, the rice was fluffy, and the veggies were so good. Atmosphere: It has kind of an odd set up, very long with four tops lining either side and an additional space to the right where parties can be seated. Modest decorations - traditional Peruvian pieces and some iron art. Service: The waitress was very nice and worked at overcoming any language barriers we had. One of the cooks is Peruvian (i only know this because a customer came in asking if the cook was Peruvian and the waitresses all laughed and said yes and brought him out lol). This is a great place to get a little slice of Peru in Indy and I look forward to returning and giving the chicken another try! read more

You know the place is authentic when they send their kid to deliver the check to you ahaha Instead of the usual bread and butter provided, this place will give you bread and a green (cilantro?) sauce. It honestly gave me some banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) vibes, which I'm not complaining about at all. I ordered lomo saltado: sautéed beef in some special sauce and they had crispy fries that was mixed in with the beef and sauce. On the side was rice. The dish was really delicious! If you're familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, it was similar to Bo luc lac (shaking beef). You should definitely try this place! read more

The pollo a la braza is a scam, and they use frozen French fries on their plates I will never come back here, the waitress was super nice I'll give her 5 stars. read more

I did not know what to expect having never tried Peruvian before, but my best friend assured me it was delicious. I ordered something she had never tried but sounded good to me. Our food came out shortly after we ordered, and what I got was nothing like I thought it would be when I ordered. It was a giant plate of yellow... I was so worried I wouldn't like it and what in the world did I just order??? First bite immediately changed my mind about this yellow pile of chicken. It was delicious!!!! Moral of the story try Peruvian, it does not disappoint!! read more

had a nice dinner, authentic flavors, well prepared. nice folks. dino my room is pretty humble, but don't be dissuaded. Good Peruvian food.

This place is a very humbly decorated restaurant with delicious food. It brought back all the comforts of home with its Yucca a la huancaina and Aguadito de pollo. It's also been a long time since I've had tallarín verde and it just smelled the same way my grandmother used to make it in her kitchen. I so wish we had this gem in Ohio near Cleveland because it would be a frequent place of mine where I could just picture walking in and having the waitress know exactly what I came for. Before we left, the waitress said that when we came back we'd be in for a nice surprise in regards to them decorating/painting a bit more, but you know what, keep the menu and chef the same!! Looking forward to coming back :) read more

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Fantastic place. My mom and I regularly had lunch here before she moved and that lady is picky about food. I still order food from here and I usually order the same thing every time because it's so good- aji de gallina. The plántanos fritos are just right too. My mom wants me to eat well so she insists I take her leftovers home with me- everything she's ever gotten here has been really tasty. The food has always been good and, in the before times, it was always a chill place. read more

I had planned to go to the cuban joint around the corner, but it closed earlier than it said it did. I walked into this place and immediately felt the vibe. It wasnt a good vibe. Most of the customers were peruvian, and some of them were speaking in a native dialect, and not spanish. The people mostly had their heads down, and were speaking in low tones. I understand this might be a cultural thing, but I like big bold people that are in your face when they talk. I felt the vibe was eating to survive and not to enjoy life and the company of people you love, eating to keep the lights on in your body, but not to actually enjoy the moment. I got a maracuya and a chicken rice/ beans plate. The maracuya was outstanding, and maybe the highlight of the visit. The chicken was ok, the beans kinda had a wishy washy flavor, the rice maybe had no flavor. It wasnt that cheap, nor that expensive. I kinda felt like i walked into the twilight zone by coming here. Would i go back? Yeah, the maracuya was hella good, but the food, just ok. read more

Peruvian Apology! I'm peruvian and this place has nothing to do with Peruvian food, sorry Gringos but this place is an scam is more Texmex than Peruvian. I ordered lomo saltado because no peruvian will mess up that dish but surprise they f..up royally, meat burned and way too much soy sauce and vinagre, my sister asked for the Ají de Gallina (spicy chicken) the chicken was almost liquified it look and tasted like vomit. I will never go back to that place!! If you want peruvian food, please drive to Chicago and go to Tanta Chicago, Ay picante or Fina Estampa this last restaurant has rotisserie Chicken. The Incas are upset. read more