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    Mi Rico Peru

    3.4 (192 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MI RICO PERU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ceviche mixto, lomo saltado, pupusa
    Jenny T.

    Updating my review since I haven't written one in over a decade. This place is still solid. Still the same small local spot, still huge portions. I look at the one star reviews and am sad because this place is pretty good. The chupe de camarones is supposed to be a chowder/soup... So I'm kind of laughing at the one star review that says it came out soupy.... That's literally what the dish is supposed to be. Normally it is a bit thicker and more on the chowder side, but I think the flavor makes up for the wateryness. It's so large that I couldn't finish and the to go container was like the size of a sherbet bucket. The tamale was really good and the chicharrón wasn't overcooked. I don't like it when it's too dry and too fried and this was pretty good. My spouse got the leche de tigre which he liked, but I really liked the cancha (fried corn kernels) that it came with -- they do a really good job with them. Crispy, not too dry, nice and salty. Overall I'm glad this place is still here. I think the local Peruvians know it's a solid spot so it's still standing... Don't let these picky reviewers keep you from trying some authentic no-frills Peruvian cuisine! If you're a patient but true foodie you won't be disappointed.

    Lomo Saltado
    Mark A.

    The lomo saltado was so good, definitely recommend. Service is okay, no one gets you from the door. You go to the front to order and sit where ever you want. Ambiance is okay, it's kinda small in here but that lomo saltado is torch

    Steak tacos
    Doug K.

    Mi Rico Peru is a very good place to get Peruvian food. It is not fancy decor or plating; it's is basic good food served from a very good staff with a positive attitude. I've eaten here a few times. The trio fajitas plate is good, but not glamorous. The sauce is too much like tomato sauce and the cut of steak is mildly tough and lacks flavor. Overall, it is still a good plate, especially for the inexpensive price. The last time I ate there, I had steak tacos. Again, good tacos, but needs more flavor. Overall, this Mi Rico Peru is a 4 star for the genre of restaurant it serves. I'm not comparing it to 5 star dinner. It's a 4 star compared to other local ethnic food restaurants. This Mi Rico Peru is a recommend.

    Ceviche sin sabor
    Adriana M.

    Went for a pickup order a ceviche and chupe de camarones. The ceviche was so salty I brought it back in the added more lime and gave back to me it still was very salty. She said she would make me a new one when I got home and tried it, it tasted as if they just added water to the ceviche it had no taste no flavor. She definitely didn't just prepare it because the fish wasn't fresh. El chupe de camarones was terrible no seafood taste there was three pieces of shrimp it was very disappointing we were really looking forward to having a good meal

    Camarones Ceviche
    Annie G.

    PLEASE!!!! If you're going to serve my community your food be extra careful and mindful! I ordered from your Springfield location on 8/5/22 and the food was delicious as always but while I was delighted and busy with my jaw, I wondered why it felt like hard pieces of something that shouldn't be there and in the mist of swallowing it I spat it out of my mouth and saw 2 significantly large pieces of plastic. Pictures of different angles attached! I thank God this time I didn't swallow ⁉

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    dry chicken, a very small portion, and runny sauce. Service is okay. Ambiance meh they can do better.

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    love this little hidden place. Food is great and its always clean. Service is nice and always pretty bussy

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    2 years ago

    Food is beyond authentic and amazing! Definitely a place to visit for flavorful Peruvian food. Service was good. No complaints.

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    Really good food and the service there is so sweet kind and patient they do the best they can and the ceviche is the best

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    I love ceviche at this place! Peruvian chicken is good also. Little hidden neighborhood jam

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    4 years ago

    I love their burritos. They pack them way more than the big chain competitors. The restaurant is also nice for family. Would recommend

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    4 years ago

    Excellent Lomo Saltado, papas a la huancaina, and pupusas! Haven't tried a whole lot else because this stuff is so good!

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    I tried to order takeout, but was ignored. When I tried to get the staffs attention, they started speaking Spanish and walked away from me.

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    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    4.6(2.9k reviews)
    10.2 miDowntown
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    We came here for dinner and made a reservation ahead of time to make sure we had a table, though it…read morelooked like they also offer walk-in bar seating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, especially the dessert! We were visiting a friend who recommended this spot, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, but even with a full house, it was still easy to have a conversation at the table. Overall, a great dining experience and a place we'd happily return to.

    This place is a solid 3.5 stars but doesn't hit a 4 because the main dishes were underwhelming…read more We came here on a Monday night and it was pretty busy. They have good drink options which was nice for a group which all had different tastes. We started with appetizers, including the chicken empanadas, the tuna tacos, and ceviche sampler. The chicken empanadas were good, if not particularly memorable. But had a nice crunch on the shell and the inside had a nice savory flavor and not dry. The tuna tacos, which didn't have the most appetizing color, was also tasty. The tuna was tender and balanced well with the crispy shell. The ceviche sampler was also delicious, each one having a different flavor profile. I liked the tigre de leche the best in terms of the acidity and brightness. I just wish the ceviche had some kind of vessel to eat it with. One of the ceviche had plantain chips which was nice but I wanted more. Without it, the texture is just one note. For the main dishes, we got the lomo saltado and the aji de gallina which are two, iconic Peruvian dishes. Both were just meh. The aji was the better of the two. The sauce was flavored well with the creaminess of the sauce not overwhelming the garlic and tumeric flavors. But the rice was SUPER dry, almost crunchy. The lomo saltado was even worse. The beef was overly cooked, some pieces were very sinewy and chewy. It was also overly salty and the veggie to meat ratio heavily favored the veggies and made the dish feel cheap. Overall, it was fine but given the options for Peruvian in DC, not sure this deserves 4 stars+.

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    El Pollo Rico - 1/2 Chicken Dark

    El Pollo Rico

    4.3(1.7k reviews)
    7.5 miVirginia Square
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    El Pollo Rico was my first Peruvian chicken spot. After over 15 years since this experience I've…read morepatronized quite a few different places and ventured back to where the journey began to compare. Spoiler Alert: It's number 1. Though what I really like about the place changed. When I first went all they offered was Chicken, Cole slaw, and fries. In a world of many option I actually thought this sent a message that we are so good we only offer a limited choice that's you will enjoy. Tbf the fries can't compete w McD or Chikfila Waffle fries but they were good. The service counter is modernized and they are efficient and friendly. The layout if the restaurant is still basic like the limited menu they used to have. No frills no gimmicks just good food. Still the same vibe The chicken was still very good. Other places are fairly close but Apollo Rico is just a touch better. The charred seasoning is evident. What tipped the scales for me in comparison to other places I've been is the green sauce. It liked fresh. It wasnt like other places where that has the consistency of ketchup it looked bright green and freshly made vs other places where it seems as if it was poured out a container.

    So glad I finally got to try this place. I went around 5:30 on a weekday and there was maybe 2…read moreother people in line. So it was definitely the best time to go. We ordered a half chicken with yuca and beans as the sides. It was very quick, we got our food within seconds it felt like. The chicken was probably the most flavorful kind of Pollo a la Brasa that I have had. It wasn't too greasy either. Just very tasty. The beans were delicious!! I didn't think I would like them as much. The yuca was pretty good too. Nice and crispy. I do wish they had slightly more options for sides, maybe even an Arroz Chaufa. This is a no frills kinda place so don't expect anything too fancy. But it is clean! And that's what makes it more authentic and fun in my opinion! Will definitely go back if I'm in the area.

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    Peruvian Brothers - Ceviche and big empanadas

    Peruvian Brothers

    3.9(72 reviews)
    7.4 miPentagon City
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    We absolutely love the food at the Amazon HQ Peruvian Bros location but the last two times we've…read moregone the service has been so bad. We're writing this in hopes of the service improving because we still love the food and location. Staff is very nice once you get their attention but we've had multiple trips of sitting for over 30 minutes with servers passing by and us attempting to make eye contact or flag a server down to get an order taken. The second to last time during a week day around 6 we went and it took about 30 minutes for us to even be able to put an order in after the server brought us waters then he dropped the food off without utensils or sauces. This past time on a Friday early evening we waited at an outdoor table for about 30-40 minutes and the server would look at us, help the table he was already working with next to us and disappear. We finally went to the kiosk and just put the order in through there for the dine in family meal but they did not give any utensils or plates with the food. We heard the server tell the table next to us they were out of glasses so we figured we would just do bottled water. We recommend maybe scannable QR codes you can order through at the outdoor tables instead of waiting for the servers to come over. Two tables in front of us had the same issue with flagging the servers passing by. We should mention that the staff to include kitchen and servers always do look incredibly busy so it's not that anyone is just standing there but potentially more servers/ runners need to be hired.

    Nice location, parking could be crazy, we lucked out with spot right down the street. We met some…read morevisiting friends and decided to dine outside (beautiful afternoon). All the Staff was super and checked on us constantly, never felt abandoned outside (we were only ones). We went with Family meal and a side order of Pupusas (2 for $10). Your choice of spinach/cheese, beef or chicken. We stuck with water to drink. The chicken was delicious, we have our favorite in Alexandria, but this chicken was very good. The sides were good, fries, yucca and rice. The sauces complemented everything (green & white). We asked for ketchup, they did provide some packets (perfer an actuall ketchup bottle when dining in). The Papusas were not a big hit with the table. Overall, a good option if in the area. Especially for the price which was way better than expected for area.

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    Inca Social - Fried Causa sample

    Inca Social

    4.1(340 reviews)
    8.6 miRosslyn
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    Felt like treating myself after a long radiology ordeal today. The toughest part was lying still…read morefor two hours while I glowed in the dark. You know, kind of like taking a nap. Actually, the toughest part was fasting for 12 hours. After so much rest and a haircut, my hunger got the best of me. In addition to the delicious food I treated myself to a double Pisco Sour. Avoid the temptation to have a second unless you are being chauffeured home. I arrived at 5, a little early, and took a table. I waited quite a while and finally had to get up and find a waitress to ask for a menu. I ordered two appetizers and a main along with my double Pisco. Because the kitchen was not busy everything arrived at once. The Tiradito Al Olivo was excellent with the octopus chewy and fresh and the black olive foam tart and sweet reminiscent of a creamy blueberry yogurt. My favorite app though is Papa à la Huancaina. Who would believe a simple thick sliced steamed potato could be so delicious? The Lomo Saltado was the best I've have anywhere, even cold, with the beef so flavorful and tender you could consider your teeth optional. I highly recommend this place, but don't take a seat in the back.

    This is such a wonderful place with great Peruvian and many great food options, even for…read morevegetarians. I go my favorite, the aji de gallena and my friends got the octopus and arroz con mariscos. The food came very quickly and everything was great. The manager even came up to us and offered me some extra sauces when I asked for hot sauces. Definitely asked for the red, green and yellow sauce on the side. The ambiance is great. It's a huge place but can be slightly loud, although it could be the vibe of the place. We came on a randomly warm day in March so we sat outside. If you're in the area and would like some unique food, this is a great option!

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