I have been wanting to come here for awhile. This place is beautiful! I love the art pieces on the wall and the whole aesthetic of this restaurant. The service here is great, our server took her time talking to us and explaining all the menu items and giving us recommendations. I could not believe how good the food was. The Octopus was so tender, I have never had it cooked so perfectly and not taste rubbery. The potatoes were delicious. The Tostones Rellenos w Ceviche really surprised me. They were fried perfectly and the ceviche was amazing! The Lomo Saltado was cooked perfectly. You really need to try this place out. I can't wait to come back here and try their other menu items. read more

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Working on Park Ave means you always have options for lunch. A few coworkers and I stopped by one afternoon and sat inside. There were only a few other parties seated, but it could've been the early afternoon hour we chose. Sitting outside would definitely be nice, but this was a day where Florida had yet to acknowledge that fall is here. Our waitress was attentive and kind, especially considering my two coworkers both had severe allergies. I ordered the fettuccine with the peruvian style huancaina sauce and chicken. Absolutely delicious! My coworkers had the lomo saltado and a ceviche bowl, both of which I'm told were delightful. Will definitely be back! Unfortunately, it may be priced out of my frequent favorites, but it would be a great special occasion location. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Fettuccine a la Huancaina - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Our last meal in FL before heading off to the airport and then home. What a treat and we'll definitely be back! It was raining outside but inside, it was colorful and festive. I liked the quirky fish decor on the walls, made from kitchen utensils. There was a large party celebrating a birthday along with a couple of smaller groups and then us, a party of six. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, very thorough when he described the dishes. From the Chicha Moradas through to our Chocolucuma Mousse, the food was fantastic. I really enjoyed my Parilla Marina and the sauces that came with it. read more

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Wow I was blown away with this dinner! Our waitress was very knowledgeable on the menu and recommended a few things to try and I would re get them all ! The ceviche was so citrusy and yummy and a perfect portion to split as an app. The octopus was tender and grilled wonderfully with potatoes and corn this was a good size portion! The sauces were also delicious. The steak with the plantains instead of fries was a great move and combo together! It was cooked exactly how I like it and seasoned well. I definitely can't wait to go back!! With indoor and outdoor seating it's a lovely place to get dinner then go explore park Ave. read more

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Really neat hidden gem in Winter Park. Authentic Peruvian cuisine. The Papa a la Huancaina was perfectly made. Their freshly ceviche was bright and yummy. Their attention to detail and service was pleasant. The place is so inviting. read more

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I was excited to check out this new Peruvian restaurant on Park Ave and decided to go for a girls night with some friends. Upon arrival, we opted to sit outside on the avenue. To me, the ambiance of the place does not feel like an upscale evening dinner spot, though the prices would suggest so. The lights inside were bright as can be and it felt very casual - more like a daytime cafe. We were also pretty much the only customers there at this time. We ordered some drinks and I got their fresh passionfruit juice which was soooo good! My friends ordered the pisco sour and the chicha morada. We also started with some apps -- the classic papa a la huancaina ($19) and the tostones rellenos (fried green plantains filled with lomo saltado) ($24). I would definitely recommend the tostones for a good sharing dish and the flavor of the meat was very tasty. I've had papa a la huancaina many times and it was standard, though $19 for 2 halved boiled potatoes is pretty steep imo. For our main dishes, we got the causa sampler, arroz chaufa fried rice, and the huancaina pappardelle pasta with grilled steak. I like getting to share and try multiple things with friends and this was my first time trying causas. I really enjoyed the huancaina pasta the most. The steak was well-seasoned, but it was a bit tough. I'd opt for the lomo saltado next time. Of course, no Peruvian dinner is complete without some alfajores cookies for dessert. They're served 3 to an order which was the perfect way to cap off our meal on a sweet note. read more

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Mares recently opened up 4 months and I had the pleasure of dinning here over the weekend. Our server was informative and attentive, which made our visit more of an experience! The ceviche was an absolute standout, my Peruvian partner really enjoyed it! The combination of citrusy and spicy flavors was balanced perfectly! We were thrilled to see anticuchos on the menu - it was thinly sliced served on a skillet plate, it was tender and the choclo was slightly toasted which was a great touch! The medium rare filet mignon in the lomo saltado was cooked perfectly, however, I was a bit disappointed with the accompanying fries that fell short compared to the quality of the meat. The chaufa, unfortunately, was underwhelming. It was very good, but didn't wow me as much as the rest of the plates, the pickled daikon lacked the expected crunch. The rest of the meal was enjoyable and I recommend this Peruvian restaurant, with the ceviche and anticuchos as must tries! read more

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This brand new Winter Park Location of Mares was great! I saw they opened in the beginning of September through IG, and I just had to go. They have their other location in the Hunters Creek Location in Orlando. This location was bright, colorful, lively, & the food reflected it too. Peruvian is def a fave food for me, so no doubt this would be a stop for us. I ordered the tacu tacu which is a crunchy rice bean combo and it came with seafood and a creamy sauce. My husband had his fave pesto noodles with Pollo Saltado. Both are so tasty and so much flavor. They also gave me a Peruvian alfajores cookie for my birthday. They are shortbread sandwich cookies with Dulce de leche in the middle. Our server was a sweetheart and super friendly as everyone else was. Four stars bc it was tacky that one of the managers kept pushing for reviews from everyone. Food and service talk for themself. We came at an earlier dinner time around 5 pm and it quickly filled up. If noise is not your thing, it does get noisy and echoey and there is an outside seating option. Would definitely go back!! Great spot on the picturesque main walking area in Winter Park! read more

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We went at 11:30 in the morning when they had just opened. We were greeted right away with a smile. The place is walking distance to public parking if you can't find any parking on the street. First time at this place and trying out Peruvian food. The place is very nice and fairly quiet even when other customers started walking in. We were disappointed they didn't have any lunch menu as the entrees were pretty pricey. However we decided to share the mixed platter which was around $50. Pricey but well worth it! The jalea was perfectly fried - loved the fish, calamari was very tender. Ceviche was also delicious. Did not care too much for the tiradito (sp?). The arroz con mariscos was tasty but was cold when served. I would have preferred it to be hot. We also tried a couple of their traditional drinks, the Pisco sour and another drink that now I can't remember. Both were very good. We would definitely go back again to try the other dishes. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Mares Combinados Jalea, Arroz con Mariscos, Tiradito and Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Mares had one of the best peruvian flavors that I've had in Central Florida. To begin, the server offered us Chirimoya juice, which I had never had in the US so I knew we were off to a good start. As an appetizer I ordered the Ceviche carretillero if I'm not mistaken. Spice level was perfect to the medium I ordered, fish was fresh and it had all the authentic additions such as the choclo and canchitas. For the main dish, my partner and I shared the Pescado a lo macho. The sauce was the star of the show. It was creamy and went perfectly with the flakey and tender fish. It had a decent amount of seafood to top it off. We were extremely happy with the great authentic flavors. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Pescado A Lo Macho - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I had brunch with my mom and stepdad at Mares Real Peruvian last month when we spent a day exploring Winter Park. I picked it because they have some great vegan options on the menu (my mom is vegan). She enjoyed the vegan maki and the vegan (mushroom) ceviche. My stepdad and I shared a maki and the ceviche mixto. We also shared the suspiro for dessert. Overall, the food was good. The service was also good, and the restaurant was beautiful. Overall, it was a nice brunch. read more

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The food here was below average for a Peruvian restaurant and prices about 50% higher than any other Peruvian restaurant. Obviously the location has a lot to do with the pricing. I'm not from this area so I didn't realize of the area until I was there and realized the pricing was higher. Service was ok, but they charged me for two dessert that I did not order. I called after I left the restaurant and they did apologized and issue me a refund. Which I'm still waiting for. The ambience it's what you're paying for. Try it if you want but I'll pass. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Last two items the desserts I never order them. But $142 for 3 people it's a bit much. - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Fresh and really good. Got the trio which we split and was fantastic. Wish the appetizers were more like $10-$15 and not the same price as the entrees. Otherwise look forward to going back! read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Mares Trio Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

The portions are generous and the food is delicious! A culinary gem among Peruvian, restaurants popping up in the Orlando area. Excellent, helpful service that was always attentive yet not intrusive. Ambiance was clean with an intriguing ceiling. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Parilla Marina with green sauce. - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Here for a birthday lunch, the area is gorgeous and the food is delicious no matter what you get, everyone in our party of 9 loved their meals! I got the maki andino and it was delicious! Our waitress was helpful and answered any questions we had and was attentive :) read more

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We have been looking for a good Peruvian restaurant ever since we moved from the West Coast, and Mares has emerged as an outstanding candidate for the best we have found to date. For starters, the service was absolutely amazing, which is rare in Florida, but not only was it good for Florida, it was amazing period! The food itself did not disappoint at all. The Ceviche was absolutely beautiful, hit all the right notes and was fresh. Apparently the fish is flown in daily from Peru, but my memory may be failing me, so please don't quote me on that. The Limo Soltado was perfect, perfectly balanced, not too much rice, not too much sauce, and not too much potato. An absolute delight. The Parihuela was spot on, beautiful seafood broth and an explosion of delicious flavors and fresh seafood. We will always return whenever in Orlando. And with the weather so great, you can sit outside and enjoy the weather and the great ambiance of the location. read more

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Outstanding service and delicious food! We went for lunch on Friday and had a lovely experience and meal at Mares! We were well educated on the spices and history of the Peruvian cuisine and were assisted with helping order! We are big octopus fans so we did a split combo of the 2 grilled ones under the apps, but the combo wasn't listed and shared the tenderloin, which had fantastic flavors and cooked to perfection! Only reason for the 4 stars is because of the pricing. It's a bit high and they do not offer a lunch menu. There really isn't anything under $15 that you could also get for a meal. We will definitely go back and hope it does well on Park Ave! read more

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Can't say enough good things about this new Peruvian place on Park Ave! We came here for dinner and got the lomo saltado, which was absolutely delicious! Flavorful steak and the rice and fries were cooked to perfection. We also paired it with their homemade passion fruit juice and it was so fresh and sweet (but not too sweet), it hit the spot. As for the ambiance, it was really beautiful inside and felt authentic to the Hispanic culture (which was really cool since most places on park ave are more American and/or traditional in food or restaurant style). My only recommendation for improvement is that they should dim or warm the lights a little so that the cafeteria style lighting and brightness doesn't take away from it feeling cozy and inviting especially in the evening. You can tell by the brightness of my picture that they use those bright lights and it feels more cold and daytime. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Small and cozy place on Park Avenue, a little loud but on a good way, nice welcome and a wonderful server who was attentive and gave us plenty of advice which was needed !! I had fish in a broth with rice & yuca on the side, very flavorful and fresh. Wife had Arroz con MORISCO ( something like that), again very tasty and well seasoned, huge portions. Dessert was a very tasty flan. For Park Ave prices are good, quality superb and service excellent. We will be back read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Flan - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great, very authentic flavors. We tried several of main dishes (parrillada, maki, arroz chaufa, pulpo parrillero) and others, and they were amazing. Kudos to the pulpo parrillero. Service was cery attentive and helpful. The decoration is neat, simple, but cool. We only had an issue with one dish that looonger that the rest. Besides that, five stars all the way. read more

I came for the first time with friends and the restaurant allowed my friends to bring in balloons and cupcakes to surprise me for my birthday. We had made a reservation but it was pretty empty when we came for dinner on a Monday night. It is a small spot but super cute inside and the food is authentic Peruvian. It is mostly seafood though they do have a few other options for those who don't partake. We especially loved the sangria and octopus. I would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Now Cerviche Central and rebranded. The restaurant is beautiful, the service is amazing and the food is excellent! read more

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I am visiting Orlando/Winter Park to spend Xmas with family, and they invited me to have dinner at this quaint little gem of a restaurant. Mares specializes in authentic Peruvian dishes, but also serve sushi. We had both at the table. First, I would like to emphasize the fantastic service that we received! My niece is gluten-free and is very selective as to how and is prepared. Our srlerver at Mares listened attentively and made sure that all the dishes (including the sauces and the soy sauce) were gluten-free versions. Thank you so much for accommodating us! Then, the food. Everything was delicious ! We had several dishes on the table and we shared them, including grilled octupus, arroz chaufa (a Peruvian fried rice), three different kinds of seviches (shrimp and corvina) with adjusted heat levels, and three delicious deserts! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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This review is my opinion based on how often I eat out at restaurants. The food was not worth the money. I love to pay for quality and the quality of these dishes just weren't that good. The plates were very basic in taste and lacked high end ingredients. I spent $151 with tip for 2 orders of ceviche 1 was Vegan , octopus appetizer , 2 drinks 1 white sangria 1 pisco sour , and 1 dessert . I failed to take pics due to the dissatisfaction with the food overall. The service was very very good the Host and servers are very welcoming friendly and accommodating . The ambiance is vibrant white with pops of blue , cool little atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. I really wanted to like this place but , unfortunately I have to be honest. They should lower the prices based on the quality of these dishes . read more

I will go with 5 but still room to improve. The food is real good , great presentation in a nice ambience with the intention of providing good service. I will comeback. Definitely a comeback restaurant. They have been opened for a very short period of time... here my recommendations 1- being in that winter park neighbor, there's a high expectation in service. Since is not a full bar place, I will recommend to have that explained when offering the pisco sour. However is really good but light. 2- I have to ask for my water 3 times. What about leaving the nice bottle of water on the table. 3. My main course came on to of my appetizer, I had to decide what was to get cold the appetizer or the main food. no bueno. 4. When offering "A lo Macho" please explain is a delicious seafood sauce. I missed ordering that due to didn't know 5. The decoration is espectacular, but the lights are too bright at night. I met the owner who visits every table to be sure you have been served properly. That's great. Once again that neighborhood brings big service expectations. Keep going this was a must needed cuisine in winter park. See you soon. read more

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Found this place on yelp and did not disappoint! Everything is delicious and fresh. My favorite dishes are Pulpo al Olivo and Pulpo Anticuchero. Tender, juicy and delicious octopus! read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Pulpo al Olivo - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Being from the north, eating outside was lovely. Service was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. The Peruvian Maize, is a delicious snack. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Octopus - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great location! Although finding parking might be a small challenge depending on the time of day you go. Small restaurant- they don't take any reservations from what I gathered. We tried going online and some other platforms but didn't see any. If there is, someone please tell me. We just walked in. When we arrive- you can tell all hands are on deck and yet they still seem short handed. The lady that greeted us, was the hostess and a waitress. She told us to hold on 5 minutes while she helped clean and put our table to be ready for us. Once we sat down, we were greeted by Michelle. She was extremely sweet, patient, and very informative when we asked questions. We did feel the service was slow, but I believe that's because they are short handed. However, the food was absolutely amazing! We will be back! We had unique dishes, that we have never tried before. Hopefully I can get the right names for my pictures. Aesthetically, the inside is very cool and the food is very tasty, and comes in great portions.They are very authentic and do a great job keeping it classy! A definite try!! read more

This has been the best Peruvian food I've had! We got the classic Ceviche to start with and it was the freshest fish I have eaten in a while. I usually do not eat Ceviche because it never tastes right. This Ceviche had all the right flavors and the fish was perfect. We also got a tuna Maki; most of the time sushi like things taste just like sushi and they are okay but this Maki had its own unique touch and the yellow sauce on top of it was delicious! For my entrée I selected the Lomo Saltado and it was the best steak I've had in a long time! I asked for medium and got medium buttery steak that was not raw. The rice and fries were perfect with the steak pieces and the stir fry type of sauce. The restaurant is beautifully decorated! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. I will definitely come back ! read more

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We came here for a Sunday lunch with a reservation, and sat out on the patio. My husband ordered from the brunch menu, and I waited for the lunch menu items to become available. On the brunch menu, there's complimentary unlimited mimosas with 3 different flavors. My husband tried 1 of each, and liked the original the best as it was the least sweet. All were nice though. For food he ordered the Brunchtime Ceviche, which we shared. The sauce that comes out on the side really spruced up the dish, and not spicy. It was good without, really good with! Off the lunch menu I ordered the Parilla Marina and it was wonderfully seasoned. Portions were big. Our only complaint was service was very slow. We loved our server when we saw her, but we rarely did. Not sure if they need to hire more staff or change up how the sections are, but it took a long time to get a mimosa refill. Even with knowing this though, we would recommend! Food & vibes were great! read more

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Dinner at Mares was a complete letdown. First off, the canchita was overly salty and the chicha seemed water downed and overwhelmed by the taste of cinnamon. Then, each dish at our table arrived 15 minutes apart. I ordered the anticuchos; they were dry, overcooked, and seemed like they had been reheated. My sister's arroz con mariscos lacked flavor, and my brother-in-law's pescado a lo macho tasted oddly of dairy, with rock hard rice clearly scraped from the pot's bottom. Then after 30 minutes of already waiting for my parents' dishes, our waiter notified us that they no longer had rice and it would be replaced with yuca fries. Because of the rice debacle, the owner offered dessert as an apology. We tried to explain that the experience as a whole was the issue, but he rudely cut me off as I tried to explain and dismissed my sister's commentary explaining that "this is the way things are done at Mares." As someone who values genuine food and service, I found the entire experience dismissive, disappointing, and far from the "authentic" Peruvian experience they promise. read more

All was wonderful we had the three ceviches and the nikkei tuna was fabulous - service was on pointe! And of course the pisco sours- yum! Highly recommend.. read more

Sooo delicious! Tangy and just a little sweet, with a soft froth and a sprinkle of heat. read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Pisco Sour Passionfruit - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Tried the winter park location for the first time. I've been previously to their Kissimmee location. This one is just as beautifully decorated. The staff was attentive and service was fast. Our server Louise was the sweetest excellent service he had great recommendations and took his time explaining everything. The food was fresh and delicious. Our favorites remain, the pesto fettuccini with filet, the chaufa rice with beef, Chicharron de calamari, were amazing. You have to try them. Maracuya juice was refreshing. The alfajoras are a must try sweet treat. My only recommendation is to keep the food warmer. Our food came out cold. read more

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I highly recommend this place! Food was amazing. Pulpo Anticuchero was so good that we ordered twice! Pisco sour was delicious. read more

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The food was really amazing. I noticed that this was a restaurant that is now in town. The service was pretty good and the ambience is colorful and open. I think even the dishes came out in such great presentation. Definitely want to come back here again. I went with my wife but I definitely want my kids to experience the restaurant because instead of just take out, being in the restaurant is part of the experience. I recommend going with friends and family! read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Stopped into Mares today for a late lunch after driving 3 hours from Boca. Met with Markus, one of the owners. We recently partnered with Mares who is now one of the restaurant stops on our "Taste of Winter Park" food tour. The ceviche was amazing- so fresh and flavorful and the filet used in the lomo was super tender, it just about melted in my mouth. I had the chicken causa which I also enjoyed very much. You must try the chicha morada, a refreshing (non alcoholic) drink made from purple corn. Gaston, our server was super friendly and quite knowledgeable. I highly recommend you visit Mares next time you're in Winter Park either on your own or on a group tour with Savor Our City. read more

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This place opened about a month and a half ago and my friend and I decided to try it out. They seem to still be working out some kinks with the service, but everyone was very nice and I'm sure they'll improve quickly. The food here was immaculate. We ordered the Chicha Morada, a sweet and spiced purple corn drink, the Lomo Saltado with Papardelli in Huancaina Sauce, seasoned beef tenderloin with red onions and tomato with wide noodle pasta in a yellow pepper cream sauce(not spicy, almost cheesy, very flavorful), and the Chocolucuma cake, a chocolate cake with a chocolate and lucuma(fruit similar to egg fruit - has a butterscotch/caramel taste) mousse, which is now my all-time favorite cake. The place is small but they have outdoor seating available. Inside is much louder and a bit more cramped than outside so we opted for outside. At first glance it seems like a casual spot, but it's definitely a more upscale place. I will definitely be coming back, I can't stop thinking about how great that food was. read more

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Loved my first visit to this authentic Peruvian spot in Winter Park. Our Peruvian server let me know that everyone from the owner to the kitchen staff are Peruvian. The ingredients and even the serving ware are sourced from Peru. We took all of his recs ton ordering. My favorites were the Pisco Sour cocktail and the ceviche which was perfectly spiced. Try it out! read more

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Incredible addition to Park Avenue in Winter Park. The service was excellent- the food was amazing- fresh, perfectly seasoned and the menu items are diverse! It was a fun night and we were a large group.....everyone raved! read more

Mares Real Peruvian Cuisine - Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida