I tried this cart after reading about it on the NY Street Food Blog and was planning to the fish or veal heart but there was no pescado when I went and I decided to take the advice on the menu that the Lomo Saltado is "The Best" and it was very good. The beef strips were remarkably tender and the onions fried just right (which for me is no small compliment I'm very particular about onion consistency). I'm also generally skeptical about anything that has french fries as an ingredient, or fries period (I feel bad when the Frites and Meats guys urge me to get fries with their burgers and I see the sadness on their face when I have to turn them down), but it worked in this case. The meat juices and tart cooking sauce settled nicely below the dish and by the time I got to the french fries they were all swollen with goodness. I don't know if everyone would see that as a plus but I do. The rice was as good as white rice can be - again thanks to the brothy liquid. Still, I think "the best" is a stretch. I was watching them prepare other customers' meals and getting lots of cooking vapors and am not sure I choose the best dish for me.
I admire that they are excellent ambassadors of Peruvian cuisine - offering less familiar dishes to a midtown crowd that generally lines up for burgers and it's a good value with big portions for under $10.
Personality counts a lot for me and they were super sweet. Of course, part of why I'm so devoted to the street vendors is I have never encountered a sullen or jerky street vendor and most are downright enthused. In any case, I'll definitely be back to this one. They are right next to my shoeshine guy, the legendary "Sir, the shoes, how long are you going to ignore that?!" Don. read more