FOOD As you can see it's a HUGE HELPING of food. If you're super hungry. You'll be satisfied for the day. If not, you'll definitely have leftovers. I can't handle spice, so I asked without it. But be aware, they'll maybe pick up at you playfully hahaha. SERVICE We've been going there for years so the waitress knows my family and I well, and they always treat us with kindness and swift attention. AMBIANCE It's a small place with interesting parking but it gets the job done. It's literally the best. I always ask for the crunchies to take home as well. read more

Mi Rico Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My wife stopped by this establishment to pick up some dinner for the two of us after a long day of shopping. Peruvian chicken and a few other meals are amongst my favorite things to eat; BUT, this experience was not at all what I was expecting. I ordered the quarter white rotisserie chicken with the salad and yucca as my sides. My wife ordered a shrimp meal with rice and a potato? The chicken was absolutely disgusting!!! It was as if they forgot that it was on the rotisserie and pulled it off just as the last drop of moisture fell into the burning, hot embers. The chicken was so dry that I could've used it as kindling for my survival kit. The yucca, which I don't eat often, seemed that it was also overcooked and had several strands of fibrous stuff running down the length of the chunks. I was so disappointed that I trashed everything except for the salad, which was actually very tasty. I'm not sure if what they served was cooked the day before and then reheated, but that would actually make sense. I hate wasting food like that in these times, but I wasn't going to waste gas (at these prices) to go back and complain...this my rant on this post. I don't know if Mi Rico is a new restaurant, but you all need to do much better if you're trying to survive in this economy. IJS! read more

I passed this place due Inc home from work and made a note to stop by and try it. I went and ordered the Lomo Saltado and it wasn't that good unfortunately. They could use better cuts of meat and add more of the soy sauce to the plate. It just doesn't have that punch to it. I should make a note I go to Lima, Peru every year. Sometimes twice, so I'm used to really authentic Peruvian food. The chicha Morada was good though. read more

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All of the food is delicious and fresh. Steak and ceviche are great. The service is also great. Good portions.

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. read more

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When ordering online, the menu prices shown are not the prices they actually charge when you pick up your food. The staff say the owner does not want to update the online menu, which is misleading to customers placing orders. When I asked about the price difference, they would not honor the online price and instead charged the higher in-store price. Good food and service, but the inaccurate online pricing and refusal to honor the advertised prices left a negative impression. read more

It's not an enjoyable task to have to update a five star review and shed stars, but it's gotta be done. And giving three stars is pretty indulgent in my opinion. Last night we arrived at prime dinnertime to a curiously quiet restaurant. We had the same server as on several previous occasions. It was not a good omen when this lady took JP's order and walked away without asking me if I wanted anything. JP called her back and I placed my usual order for Camarones a la Crema (shrimp with cream). JP had also ordered this dish in addition to an aperativo (appetizer) of chicharrones con yucca (pork rinds with yucca). I didn't sample the chicharrones but note they were of the "wet" variety, more like roast pork. The hot and fresh deep-fried yucca was kinda good but still excessively salty. Shortly thereafter we received the camarones a la crema. They looked okay except today the sauce was very thin and flooded the beans on the plate. I was so disappointed on the first bite of shrimp to discover that the shrimp were tough and flavorless, completely without seasoning, not buttery and tender like the two previous times. Also odd is that the menu specifies that this dish comes with half a baked potato. But each time I have ordered this dish they forget the potato and I have to request they bring it out. When I asked our server if they had changed cooks, she said no. She was completely indifferent and unapologetic as to the poorly prepared shrimp. I might come back here, but it won't be anytime soon. read more

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

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. read more

Mi Rico Peru - Steak tacos - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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 read more

Mi Rico Peru - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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

Wow!!! I mean wow! The food is great. I had the chicken and the yuca. Plus the plátanos and the juices are so tasty I bought a jar and made cocktails with read more

The food is always amazing here. I always get the chaufa because it's so good and the portion is so generous. Their soup is amazing too; the best soup I've ever had was here. Interior environment is casual. Service is always great. read more

Tried for the first time. I'm a fan of Peruvian chicken. Trying to find the best local spot . This may be it ! The chicken was 4 stars, but the beans and plantains were 5 star. So tasty. I really enjoyed it. All for just a few bucks more than fast food ! Healthier by far. I ordered to go, although they have a small dining area. Staff was pleasant, even though I am an English only speaker. read more

no es bueno ofrecen en el menú comidas de otros países y no es buena la comida mala atención de la mesera no son amables no volvería a comer en este lugar read more

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 read more

Mi Rico Peru - Ceviche sin sabor - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Ordered Lomo Saltado, Cerviche & Horchata for pickup. All were great. They came with separately wrapped sauces which weren't needed because the food was tasty enough without them. read more

If you like ceviche, this is a place to try. There are multiple options, all fresh and in large portions. The atmosphere is honey and unassuming and the staff friendly. read more

This establishment is to die for! It is a very small restaurant but because it is, while you're being served it feels like being served food at your best friends house and his mom just cooked all the food. My girlfriend and I both got the Lomo saltado and oh my gosh!! It was SO GOOD. I also had a side of plantains, and talk about a huge portion. The service was great, there was only one server on the floor and she had many tables to attend because it was so busy! Which is always a good sign. 5/5 would go again many times. read more

Una Experiencia maravillosa. Un servicio eficaz. la comida estaba muy rica y se puede notar el esfuerzo que ponen en sus platillos. El personal son los protagonistas de tan maravilloso ambiente que se vive en el restaurante. regresaría mil veces sin pensarlo. espero sigan con el buen trabajo. read more

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 ⁉ read more

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===================== Spanish Review ===================== Llamé para ordenar la entrega para más de 6 personas. Originalmente estaba ordenando a través de Doordash, pero no pudimos personalizar el pedido. Llamé para preguntar si era posible y un buen caballero trató de ayudarme y luego me puso en espera. Al principio parecía que íbamos a poder pedir algo de valor equivalente y obtener nuestro pedido personalizado. Después de unos minutos de estar en espera, una señora respondió y preguntó ¿qué necesitaba? y dije que el restaurante me había puesto en espera e inmediatamente respondío con un tono irritable: "No te puse en espera". A lo que respondí diciendo que fue su compañero de trabajo y luego volví a preguntar y ella dijo bien enojada o irritada: "Bueno, si no está en el menú, entonces no está disponible". Ni siquiera pude preguntar si era posible la entrega directamente atraves de ellos. Ni siquiera estoy seguro de si esta crítica tiene un punto, ya que todas las demás críticas básicamente indican cuán maleducadas son todas las camareras. ========================== English Review ========================== I called in to order delivery for 6+ people. I was originally ordering via Doordash but we were unable to customise the order. I called in to ask if it was possible and a nice gentleman tried to help me and then put me on hold. At first it seemed like we were going to be able to order something of equivalent value and get our custom order. After a few minutes of being on hold, a lady answered and she asked what did I need? and I stated that the restaurant had placed me on hold and immedaitely answered with an attitude and said "I didn't place you on hold." Which I responded to by saying that it was her coworker and then asked again and she angrily said "Well if it's not on the menu then it's not available there." I didn't even get to ask if delivery directly from them was possible. I'm not even sure if this review has a point since all other reviews basically state how ill mannered all the waitresses are. read more

I don't see why the negative stars. Everyone who puts a negative contradicts the other negative. I've been here several times now because the food and service is great. Yes, it's a whole in the wall but that's what makes it real. I highly recommend that if you're in town you stop by this place. Look at my pics, the food is delicious. I do order the same meal most of the time but everything on the menu is really good. Try it. read more

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One of my go-to restaurants in Alexandria. Mi Rico Peru is not the most beautiful establishment you'll ever walk into but the food is ALWAYS good, no matter what you get. The classic saltado, the fish chicharonnes, the calamari, the soup, the plantains, [huge] burritos... I've been here so many times that I should be ashamed but they really execute everything well at this restaurant. You can order for pick-up or call ahead and place an order when you make reservations. Sit-in service is a little slow but its always worth it. One year, I really wanted to go here for my birthday. I arrived only 10 minutes before closing while there were no other customers (I know, jerk move!) but the owner was around & kept the place going for me. That reminds me, the paella is amazing! That was a simple but very memorable birthday dinner. Please don't skip out on this place based on looks. You wont know what you're missing but you'd definitely be missing out! read more

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

I am lucky Mi Rico Peru is really close, because I love it. I usually eat in because even though I live close, the food is just not the same once I get it home. Staff is friendly and it can get busy in there. TV is usually tuned to soccer (yay!) or news. The yucca is always crisp and hot, as are the pupusas - both are delicious. Chips and salsa are OK, and sometimes the chips are served warm, which is nice. I've had the Peruvian chicken here - again, it is OK, there are better places for Peruvian chicken. But both the lomo and pollo saltado are excellent and the rice is perfect. I am looking forward to many more great experiences here! read more

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

El mejor Ceviche que se puede comer en Alexandria! Fresco y te lo sirven con diferentes opciones de ricos sides. El Servicio de Beatriz en el counter es de excelencia y mucha amabilidad. Soy cliente regular. read more

What a great place just up from the springfield mall. This is great place for authentic Peruvian dishes. I had the tilapia and they brought my a whole fish. I was great and super fresh. The chicken was rotisserie cooked and was very moist with a crispy skin. read more

Mi Rico Peru - Tilapia dish - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food is good but they keep messing up a simple order of a single quesadilla with cheese only. 3 times I've picked it up and there has been tomatoes onions and other stuff inside even though I say just cheese. No matter how many times I call and explain JUST cheese and meat they give me the same stuff. When I show up to complain nobody takes ownership of the mistakes. On top of that the food is overpriced. $45 for 2 quesadillas and 4 pupusas. Ridiculo Came today because I was craving lomo saltado. The meat isn't the same quality, super chewy, no flavor. There's a weird tomato oil sauce and it just lacked flavor. For an almost $16 plate I expected it to be good at least. Really upsetting. read more

Mi Rico Peru - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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

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

Beatriz and the whole team at Mi Rico Peru were very kind, professional, and intentional in making so much delicious food (chicken, rice, plaintains, beans, ceviche, alfajores, tres leches, chicha morada) for a Peruvian independence party I hosted. I am half Peruvian and would highly recommend! read more

Found this hole in the wall a few weeks ago. Have tried it a couple of times since. So far, the Chaufas de Pollo, Lomo Saltado, Tacu Tacu, and the Pupusas have not disappointed. You won't leave hungry. The service is either fast or slow, there is no in between. At least, it seems that once you are done eating, the server might not get to you for a while. read more

Mi Rico Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The Lomo Saltado is very good. The Aji de Gallina is also good. I like this place a lot. I do wish they spoke better English on the phone (for ordering purposes) and wish they were more friendly to gringos like myself. That said, the food is good and not expensive so we will keep going back (and practicing our Spanish ;) read more

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

Went here on a Sunday after church , I had horrible service . the waitress was so slow and barley gave notice to us . It literally took 20 minutes for her to bring my brother a cup of water when they were literally not even busy at all . I ordered a Pescado en crema blanca & revived the complete opposite & when I told the server she denied it & blamed me but from what I understand the customer is always right . Can't even forget about the fact that they're air conditioning wasn't even working . I honestly can even begin to complain about the Ceviche it completely lacked flavor , Lemon , salt & spice .... personally I recommend don't visit this place . We left the waitress a $20 tip because we felt bad . But this place has completely lost my business for good . MI RICO PERU . You have lost me for good & my family's business. read more

Hidden gem that serves the real deal. Most Peruvian places on the DMV are know just for chicken. Mi Rico has a full and diverse menu & everything is delicious. read more

Lomo saltado was delicious. Couldn't eat the potatoes because of some strong flavor inside but enjoyed most of the food there! :) read more

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Never returning. I asked for a tiradito and they gave a ceviche type dish. My friend asked for chupe de camarones and it was soupy. I was hoping the papa rellena would do justice, but no. The meat was covered in pepper and didnt have the taste. Overall in my opinion it was bad. read more