Excellent, informal, and very authentic Peruvian restaurant in an out-of-the-way but increasingly…read morefoodie-friendly corner of Brooklyn.

There were five of us who dropped in to La Chacra for a late lunch on a chilly, but bright Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were greeted immediately by a friendly bartender, and quickly seated. That set the tone of attentive service, which continued throughout an exceptional meal in Bath Beach. This area is busy, in a locals doing their thing kind of way. It's a real neighborhood, and La Chacra is a great reason to check it out. We initially had decided on ordering the Combo La Chacra, which consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, yellow rice with red beans, an avocado salad, an order of salchipapas, and an order of maduros. We added an extra half chicken, and thought "that's a wrap". However, there was an appetizer special of thinly sliced octopus prepared Peruvian style that needed to be ordered too. The service was excellent. Not overwhelming, but just right. Dishes were cleared, napkins replaced, straw wrappers taken away as soon as they hit the table. It's not something that I'm used to writing about, but needed to be said. And then, the food. It was outstanding. Compared to both the basic, and the high end Peruvian restaurants that I've been to throughout the city, La Chacra is far and away the best. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and felt intentional. Nothing was just thrown on a plate. As full as we were, and we were quite full, there was no way that we were leaving without trying something from the desert menu. Another wise choice, as both the flan and the tres leche cake were fantastic. To wrap this one up, this spot is a solid five stars. The prices are very reasonable and the food, service, and charming atmosphere will have us returning soon.

This meal was amazing. We tried a bit of eveything for our team dinner. From appetizers, to mains…read moreto dessert. Of course I started with the pisco sour. Then we had the pork belly, ceviche two ways and some sides of Yuca fries. Then for the mains, we had the signature rib eye, the lomo saltado and the brussels sprouts. The we tried all three desserts. Didn't get a picture, bit we had the corn cake, sorbet and chocolate ice cream. The vibes were super cool, nice music and great service where the servers gave us a historical story of all the dishes as it relates to Peru. Awesome.

Walking in, you're greeted by a beautiful upscale interior, with lush greenery covering the ceiling…read moreand hanging overhead throughout the space. The food was delicious. The Artesano Ceviche was excellent. The rocoto tiger's milk was citrusy with a little kick of spice, which added a nice touch to the dish. There was a good variety of seafood. I also ordered the sweet potatoes with jalapeño sauce. They were crispy on the outside and soft inside. The sauce was a little too mayo-heavy for my taste. I actually thought I had ordered the huancaina sauce instead, so there may have been a bit of a miscommunication with the waiter. Still, I enjoyed the dish. For dessert, I got the Pachamama, which was interesting. It was creamy with a subtle sweetness. The lucuma ice cream had a slightly starchy texture, with butterscotch, maple syrup, and caramel notes. It was my first time trying lucuma ice cream. It wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad I got to try something new!

How how how did it take me this long to check this spot out?! Last night my partner and I passed by…read moreand just looked at the menu briefly and this very kind server asked if we had any questions and pointed a few of his favorites on the menu. We were en route to a different spot but kept it in mind. Tonight we did go and were so happy with the experience. Our server was so sweet. And the food...maybe some of the best Peruvian I've ever had. Rich flavors, wonderful portions, and a dynamite green sauce. The restaurant itself had a very nice vibe to it. Intimate but not stuffy. It's very welcoming. I will 100% be retuning!

Been walking by for 3 years now and finally went in. Regretting now going sooner. There's another…read morePeruvian spot on Graham and I much preferred this spot. The le Tigre, Maduros and chicken were really good. The staff was also very warm (and gave me a chance to work on my Spanish!) Definitely will go back sooner rather than later. There's never enough ceviche in my life!

Run to this place! I…read morehave to tell you that people make all the difference with any dining experience. The people operating this place are just fantastic. Their spirits dance with kindness. Now the drink and food will make your belly dance with joy! I have ZERO complaints about this place; not even with the bathroom. I can't wait to visit again.

We were staying down the block from Molkajete and happened to notice their sign outside for happy…read morehour. There are not a lot of options in the area, so we decided to stop in and grab a drink. It's a tiny, blink and you miss it type of spot with a handful of tables and a small bar inside. We were greeted and offered to sit at the bar since we were just going to have drinks (we had just ate at another restaurant). The bartender was very friendly and conversational during our visit. At the recommendation of a local patron, we opted for the happy hour margaritas, tamarind and blackberry. They were both really refreshing, with the tamarind being a bit sweeter than the blackberry. The food smelled delicious, so it was kind of a bummer that we had already had dinner elsewhere. It's definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood and worth checking out.

Love the family dinner! Flavorful chicken and interesting…read moretake on fried rice. The family dinner is a great value. You get a whole chicken, fried rice, beans, madura, salchi papas, and an avocado salad. The fried rice with beans is interesting but very delicious. The chicken comes with green sauce and is absolutely delicious - not overcooked and well seasoned. I also like the contrast of the salty food with the sweet plantains. They deliver in a timely matter and have good customer service.

We were craving Peruvian food while visiting NY and decided to visit Wairque. This is a smaller…read morerestraunt but we were able to get seats for 4 without any issues. Of course, I had to get the Lomo Saltado, and it hit the spot (still thinking about it now). The beef was tender and tasted perfect. Also ordered the classic ceviche with shrimp which did not disappoint either. Definitely a great spot.

This place is a staple in the neighborhood and definitely one of my comfort food go-tos. The…read moresmothered pork chops, ribs, and their famous rotisserie chicken all slap. I'm a sucker for the lo mein and mac and cheese, which I absolutely drown in their signature green hot sauce, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the sides. The yellow rice, mashed potatoes--whatever you get is probably gonna be good. It makes a great lunch or dinner spot, and one thing I appreciate is that whether you pop in and get it fresh or order delivery, the food still shows up hot and ready to tear into. This is one of those places that's been holding down the neighborhood for years, and after one visit it's pretty easy to see why.

No one beats the prices, South American flavors, and customer service here!!! This is rightfully a…read morestaple in Bushwick that has been in the neighborhood for 30 years. Although it's a South American food spot, with authentic Latin flavors, this joint is owned by a Korean family. They used to live in Peru, Argentina, and more counties in South America before moving to Brooklyn. All of their recipes show their unique family history in South America. From Argentinian styled empanadas to Peruvian styled rotisserie chicken... it's all done really well. So well that people are surprised every time they meet the owners! lol. This is a grab and go place and it gets busy! But there is a little bit of seating in the back if you need to sit and eat there. The staff work really hard to make sure everyone gets their order in a good time. And they are all so nice. I really love their rotisserie chicken and it's paired well with their fries, salad, and even rice. Their potato salad is simply seasoned but realllyyy good; truly nothing over the top with their seasoning for it but somehow it really hits the spot when you eat it with the chicken. I also tried the grilled lemon chicken with the lo mein and loved that too! I didn't finish it all in one sitting so I had that for lunch the next day. Haha. The fried shrimp was also very good. Loved dipping it as well as the chicken, into their house green sauce. The green sauce is crack!!!!! You must get lots of it. Highly recommend visiting this neighborhood staple soon or to order it delivered to your place. :)

A steal at happy hour prices, otherwise a spot for a special occasion…read more Came here on a Wednesday to catch up with a friend. We made a reservation for 6:15 pm to take advantage of their happy hour and when we arrived, there was only two other people at the bar. However, by around 7:30 pm the restaurant was pretty full so it may still be best to make a reservation. We opted to do their happy hour special, which is a ceviche + main for $50. They also have half off all bottles of wine during HH, and our waiter helped us select a nice bottle of white to pair with the food. For the ceviche we got the catch of the day and tuna. Between the two, I preferred the tuna although I will note the portions on both were pretty small. I'm assuming that the portion is the same as if you ordered it ala carte, but if I had paid the full price for it I would have been disappointed in the size. For mains, we got the chicken ala brasa and arroz con mariscos. Both of these were really solid-- cooked well, and the portion felt significant. Of the two, I think it really depends on what you're craving for which one I would recommend. The chicken was definitely more hefty/juicy but the arroz was very flavorful. We also opted to get a slice of the key lime pie for dessert, which was really good! The meringue was torched and it was very zesty and not too sweet. The servers were all really nice and they also do inkind, so combining that with HH can really get you a nice discount. I think without the HH pricing I would have thought the food was good, but more of a special occasion than a regular spot to visit. So do yourself a favor and come to try the HH menu.

An excellent option for a special occasion or anniversary. However, you can tell it's trying very…read morehard (and coming close) to a Michelin star (but a bib gourmand is still quite good). Very hard to get reservations on short notice, so plan ahead! The food is nuanced, creative, and very tasty. They do a great job combining Peruvian and Latin American ingredients with contemporary American touches. We didn't have a bad dish! Expect to pay about $100 per person. Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5. Great vibes with indoor plants and light wooden furniture. Slightly loud at dinner when crowded but off peak hours are tranquil Value: 4/5. It's not cheap, but it delivers on quality and creativity Service: 4/5

My son has been telling me about this place for a long time. Stating their skirt steak is amazing…read more Well, tonight we went there together, and I'm happy to report my son was spot on. It was a perfect skirt steak, probably the best I have ever had And the service made it that much more enjoyable Thank you Tabare for a wonderful dinner

Food/drinks: food was super solid! Oily but as expected for the cuisine! The empanadas were very…read morecrispy and the rib eye was cooked well! A thin cut so not really tender & flan was yum! Atmosphere: soo cute inside and in the back patio! Really loved sitting in the back patio -- but overall cramped space which I don't mind at all :) Service: friendly very attentive Price: as expected for Williamsburg

I love the food here. The service is also so amazing, those that work there are so kind and sure…read moreknow how to make you feel welcome.

I wanted to like this place but didn't at all. We came on…read moreweekday around dinner time and were surprised to see this place empty. The inside is a bit dim, no ac in here, maybe it was the day we went. Food - we ordered off their special menu and while it filled us up, not much to rave about. The sauce for the seafood cilantro rice was great. Our steak was undercooked (nearly raw when we asked for medium/rare).

That rotisserie chicken was so juicy, well seasoned and delicious! That rib was also so delicious!…read moreThe french fries were better than the yucca fries. The rice and beans was ok, standard. Love the green sauce so much! Waitress was friendly. The food came out pretty face. There is tons of indoor seating.

For many years, we've been ordering from La Brasa Peruana for take out. Never really had a bad…read moreexperience. It's great to eat here in person as well. The food is served very quickly and the staffs are very friendly. My favorite is still their Peruvian chicken with their pork fried rice and green sauce.