We stopped at Mixtura because it was relatively close to JFK after a late-night arrival. It was a…read moreSaturday around 10 p.m., and finding an open place to eat at that hour was not easy, so this felt like a practical option on the way home. I live in New Jersey, and I knew that if I didn't eat somewhere near the airport, I was probably not going to eat at all that night. We ordered papa a la huancaína, a tamal, and leche de tigre, and the total came to about $48, which Its affordable by the area standards. Peruvian food is not necessarily cheap, so my issue was not mainly the price. My issue was the quality and the care behind the food. Its important to note here I am Peruvian, so I say this with real knowledge of the cuisine and with disappointment, not malice. The papa a la huancaína came with about four or five potato pieces, half an egg, one lettuce leaf, and no olive. Quantity-wise, the potatoes were fine, but the sauce told the whole story. It barely tasted like ají amarillo, and the flavor felt muted and commercial, like it was made more for cost control than for enjoyment. Huancaína sauce should have character, richness, and that unmistakable Peruvian flavor. This one felt flat. The tamal was decent in flavor, so I will give credit there, but it had only one slice of pork, no egg, and very little ají. It was a good size, but still did not feel worth the price. Again, it felt like the ingredients were being stretched too far. The most disappointing item was the leche de tigre. This is a dish that deserves much more respect because for many people, ceviche and related dishes are among the most recognized parts of Peruvian cuisine. This preparation did not feel delicate or authentic. It tasted like corners were cut. As someone who knows Peruvian food and has worked in restaurants before, I understand that using enough lime to properly prepare fish is expensive in the U.S. But that is exactly the point: if you are going to serve this dish, then do it right. If not, don't present it as something special. $21 for this? Honestly, I felt CHEATED. What frustrated me most is that this restaurant clearly has potential. The decor is nice, ready for selfies and Instagram pictures; you can tell effort was put into the presentation of the space. But to me, it felt like more attention went into ambiance than into the food itself. My impression was that the restaurant is aimed more at people who are not very familiar with Peruvian food and may accept a more mediocre version of it. For someone who truly knows and loves Peruvian cuisine, this was disappointing. I've had much better Peruvian food in less polished places in New Jersey, especially in Paterson. The decor at Mixtura may be prettier, but the food I had there was, at best, low-end mediocre. I ate it because I was hungry and it was late, and I appreciate that they were open when I needed a meal. But I would not go back, even in the same situation again. If you are Peruvian or very familiar with authentic Peruvian food, this may not be the place for you. If you are simply craving something nearby and are not especially focused on authenticity or quality, then maybe it will work for you. But for me, this is a one-time visit only. Sorry, its a NO-GO for a second visit.

First time visiting and I was not disappointed. We started with the anticucho con Papa a La…read moreHuancaina and it was phenomenal. The meat was still sizzling as we got to the table and the potato's were very creamy! I then had sopa de gallina and it sooo delicious and flavorful, definitely recommend during a rainy day. We order the whole chicken combo #3 that came with salad, maduros (yellow plantains), salchipapa, beans and fried rice. The food was amazing. The service was also great, very staff very attentive. Love the location very cozy. Definitely a family friendly restaurant

A nighttime drive led us to Inka!. And what a Nice surprise! It was clean, had excellent customer…read moreservice and the food delicious!

OCT 22-2025 I got 2 appetizers with 2 soups. The appetizers…read morewere decent however... the soup had no taste, no salt at all. When I complained to get a refund, she said "No there's only a little bit of salt missing" and they walked away. To compensate we had to add 3 tablespoons of salt just to eat. Unacceptable service. In the end I had to pay for something I didn't like. Do better @El pollo inka peru

A great staple in this neighborhood centrally located near the Rockaway stop and right off of…read moreCrossbay. You can't go wrong with your orders and to boot they're fast and they deliver. Takeout or dine in the quality of food remains great! Definitely recommend

Delicious Peruvian spot! It's a hidden gem in a busy neighborhood right under the train. The…read moreservice was great and we liked the Halloween decorations. We had the calamari as an appetizer which also came with some yuca fries. My husband had the red snapper and I had the chicken. We enjoyed our dinner and recommend it!

We had to attend a training at the building across the street so for lunch we decided to try this…read moreplace. We only had 45 minutes and they certainly didn't waste our time. They had just opened so the place was still a little chilly. They sat us under the heater so we could stay warm. We immediately got some menus and placed our orders. The food came out relatively quickly. I got the quarter chicken and tried an emoliente, a traditional Peruvian drink. The chicken was a little dry but the green sauce really helped. I really like that sauce. I can do shots of that all day. It's creamy with just the right amount of heat. The skin of the chicken was surprisingly crispy. The drink was very unique. I can't tell you what it was like but it had a slight citrus, licorice, and herbal flavor. The liquid was a little thick and had a slight sweetness. I can't say if I liked it but it certainly warmed me up. My friend had the empanadas and another had the half chicken with salad, fries, and beans. They were both happy with their meal. Our waitress was friendly and came to check on us a few times during the meal. We recommended that our coworkers come here for lunch if they ever have training in the area.

The price is ridiculously high. That's literally the only problem with my visit. I did get a lot of…read morepremium dishes but there's no reason why chicken, salad and fries cost more than $50. It just doesn't make sense. The empanadas are pretty well seasoned, a little dry, but the sauces they offer on the side make up for it. The Tallarines with the bistec was pretty good, the potato could have came with huancaina but aside from that, I was satisfied. The pescado a lo macho was not on the menu but they made it for us and it came out beautiful as heck. It was a little oily but overall a 7/10. The chicha did not have any lemon in it but I survived. They gotta work on the pricing and the place would be really good. I spent like $100 here and felt a little robbed because of that. Good place, could be great. Decent seating area, nothing fancy.

We stopped in for an early Saturday dinner and were surprised to find the place completely empty…read more It felt like a hidden gem, especially given its years of Michelin recommendations. We shared the ceviche mixto, arroz con mariscos, and a dulce de leche dessert with tulle and cookies. The appetizer and entrée were excellent; the ceviche mixto was incredibly fresh, and the seafood in the arroz was perfectly cooked, with rice that was well-seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the ice cream in the dessert was grainy, as if it had been sitting too long. This could have easily been a five-star experience. I wouldn't have held the dessert against them, but the service fell short. When we arrived, the server was on her phone and minimally attentive. Communication was a bit difficult, especially when asking about desserts which weren't on the menu. We had moved a candle from another table because it was so dark, and although she noticed, she didn't offer assistance. After dropping off our food, she didn't check on us at all and remained up front on her phone. She did inform us ahead of time that the credit card machine wasn't working, so payment would need to be cash or Zelle, which was fine. However, when we paid in cash, she didn't return with change, we had to ask for it, and she then disappeared to the back to retrieve it. The whole process was awkward. That said, the entrée was so good that I'd consider coming back to try more dishes...hopefully with better service next time.

So we decided to come check this place, it is advertised as a Michelin star place. I'm sorry, this…read morewas a let down, it is a Ceviche restaurant mainly, but the first thing they told us, WE DONT HAVE ANY FISH, therefore our choices were minimal. We ordered two Chilcanos which is a Peruvian drink, and we had no choice to go with than mix ceviche. After almost 30 min waiting, we got our entrees, you could tell the shrimp was frozen and the rest was sliced red onions on a salty lime sauce. This place was not a good experience, it's small and run down, there's no light and we were so cold cause there was no heat. I don't recommend you guys to waste your time here. I still don't know wha they ever got a Michelin star. Let down.

Definitely the best Peruvian chicken in this area, hands down. We've tried them all. Chicken is the…read morejuiciest and green sauce is solid. Their best menu item is the seafood soup!! Btw they have a special that runs pretty much all day and you can get a chicken meal and soup for a very affordable price. We need to keep this spot open. Try it out and see for yourself!

Always great ceviche. Family run business. Service is always terrific…read more Highly recommend.

la comida es muy rica buen ambiente, la atención la recomendación del tallarín con chinita y Papa…read moreHuanca Ceviche. Buenísimo. Él puede la brasa me da uno de mis Restaurante favoritos y al probar la tallarín con chanfainita viajé por un momento a mi hermoso peru , recomiendo venir a todo es A1

The portions are large but I believe overpriced for the quality. The service is fast and friendly.read more

Ordered large family meal with chicken. Also had a small fried seafood platter. This was four…read morepeople for dinner and it was too much food. We got to pack the extra for another lunch and dinner the next day. Service was fine and it was not too noisy because we went early (5:00 on a Saturday).

Zero stars if that were an option. Came in with my family…read moreand was told the wait time would be about 15 minutes. No problem, we had a party of three and waited patiently. When we arrived, there were only two groups ahead of us, and the manager appeared to be handling seating. As time passed, it became clear that my party should have been next. Instead, another group walked in after us, and I watched as a table was cleaned and prepared for five people. I approached the manager to confirm whether we were being seated next. He acknowledged that I was right, admitted he remembered speaking with me earlier, but said the table was for five people. Despite that, he still seated the other party before us. By this point, our wait was well over 20 minutes. I even confirmed that the other group did not have a reservation--which would have been the only explanation that made sense. I've worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years, and this kind of oversight completely ruins the experience. It's the simple things that matter. To make matters worse, yet another party walked in and was seated immediately. At that point, it felt intentional. Rather than assume the worst, I chose to leave. I will not be returning.

The food was excellent and the service even better. We had Daniel as our server and he delivered…read moreexcellence, honesty, and a great ambience. He made us laugh and made our dinner even better. We'll be coming back for sure. Great place.

Dining at Kantu restaurant was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was…read moreexceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended . From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was spot on. Our server Luis was very professional , He recommended the most iconic Peruvian dishes to us, as well as the Pisco Sour and some signature cocktails. What a hidden gem! It feels like dining in a friend's home if your friend happens to be an amazing chef". The Lomo saltado was a flavor explosion, and the ribeye was cooked to perfection". I will definitely return with family and friends.

Fresh and flavorful! I grabbed food from here twice this week to-go. They do have a few chairs if…read moreyou wanted to eat there, but for me this is a sit at home, feet up and movie/show on. I had the sweet chili shrimp and honey chipotle chicken bowl with a tortilla on the side. I will definitely be back. Both times, I received fast service and customer service was patient and friendly. The space is neutral and calm, nice music. Parking is hard in this area so bring a friend to stay in the car or order online.

So I've heard about this place for quite some time and finally checked them out.I must say I'm…read moredisappointed I waited so long. I got a chicken bow mixed with shrimp. The food taste fresh and full of flavor. The jerk chicken was legit not the gentrified jerk lol. The sweet chili shrimp was actually perfect not drown in sweet chilli. I got the bang bang & cilantro which was recommended from the customer behind me and boy did it hit. I will definitely be back soon. The portion was great. Ambiance was nice and clean not really for dine in but definitely worth checking out. Those other restaurants will have to take a back seat for now.