The Good, Bad and Ugly. I'm thinking I need to give them another chance. Went for a late lunch as I…read morewas craving Peruvian, and where I uses to live there is excellent Peruvian food. This was just meh. GOOD: Clean place with hearty portions of food. Food is made to order. BAD: Ran out of chicken by 2:30. So I ordered the chaufa with carne. Came out piping hot with high quality beef, but the rice was mushy with little flavor and nothing else in the rice but scrambled egg. . The aji ( green) sauce was just hot without noticeable clean acidic flavor. The hot sauce was hot but had a gritty texture. UGLY: Nothing ugly but nothing to come back for.

We ordered a combo of 1 whole chicken, yuca fries, and a salad($33). The chicken was tasty,…read moreespecially with the picante sauce. I would like to try some of their other items. It's a nice small menu, so my guess is that everything is probably good.

Food Quality & Taste: 5/5 The food is AMAZING! And always…read moreconsistent! My top favorite is the Mar y Tierra (the surf and Turf). Other standouts? The Tallarines Verdes. My favorite cocktail is the chichimosa. While the s'mores on fire is a really nice show, the base is composed of traditional alfajores cookies. The parmesan ice cream is an interesting and tasty addition, however. -Salmon Civiche (Ceviche Nikkei): 4/5 -Anticuchos: 3.5/5 -Surf and Turf (Mar y Tierra): 5/5 -Seafood Paella (Arroz con Mariscos): 5/5 -S'mores on Fire: 4/5 Service: 4/5 The service is really good. The servers are knowledgeable of the menu and able to answer many specific questions. At times the service felt a little rushed, which is why I gave it a 4/5, but nothing to deter me from going again. Atmosphere: 5/5 It is truly a beautiful restaurant. The décor, the lighting, the cultural aspects on the wall, the different sections of the restaurant...all really contribute to a vibrant and authentic experience. They've recently expanded as well, and I was blown away. Value: 4/5 This is truly an experience. The pricing can be a little pricey, but I believe it is worth it. This is probably not a casual night out for dinner, but a nice date night, a celebration, or an elevated experience. Opportunities for Learning: 5/5 The menu has many traditional Peruvian options with unique twists. The menu maintains many of the Spanish names for the dishes, so the menu will have you googling. I first learned about the anticuchos cooking style at Llama, and I continue to learn every time I go back.

Wow... what an experience! This cute little place packs a BIG punch. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had a reservation and they sat us right away. Reservations are usually required since they get full real quick. The server was kind and explained the menu and meal service to us. We started with specialty cocktails. Everything is hand made and fresh. You can taste the difference. We got some appetizers. Personally, my favorite was the yucca with the trio of dipping sauces. Each sauce was better than the last, and I wanted to continue eating each one long after it was done. The octopus was delicate and melted in your mouth. The flavor combos in the volcano dish were so wonderful. It was like chips and dip. I was most excited for my meal. The pesto pasta with the hanger steak. EVERY.THING.WAS.AMAZING in this dish. I was savoring each bite. Getting sad when I was reaching the end. The pesto was packed with flavor. Creamy and aromatic. The hanger steak?! Oh boy... perfectly cooked. Juicy. Melted in your mouth. I wanted a lot more of that. What a great piece of meat. I was reallllly looking forward to dessert. And it did not disappoint! I got the s'mores dessert. I love s'mores everything. And this was an elevated s'mores like I never had before. The presentation was WOW. The smore was in a bag that they lit on fire at the table. The fire charred the marshmallow on top perfectly. The Carmel on top of the delegate shortbeard was melt in your mouth. Those shortbeard cookies were incredible. Buttery and crumbly. Perfect. The strawberry compote to mix with it was fresh and bursting with flavor. All the flavors melding together to light your taste buds on fire! I would LOVE to return and try some more items. We had a wonderful experience!

I looked up this location on Yelp for a lunch on a holiday. It was open and there was a large…read moreselection on the menu. I ordered the Tallarines Saltados de Carne. They were not freshly made. My dish was lukewarm to cold at best. The flavor was there as far as the ingredients and seasonings but they could have at least microwaved it to warm it up.

I must admit this has become one of my favorite places to go when I'm in need of something quick…read moreyet comforting. The chicken never disappoints but they have some other really good options, like Lomo Saltado, that are also on point. Every time I go in, the restaurant is very clean and the food tastes really fresh. The portions are also decent for the price so I highly recommend when in the mood for some good carryout.

I was taking care of by Dalis , their waitress whom already knows what I can eat…read more Felix, their chef is the best doing your dish according to your likes and can eat. My husband who is very peak with what he eats, loves the way his dishes are served . This last time he had Tallarines de Camarones, and he loved it. When you want a fresh Peruvian dish don't hesitate going there .

This place was hidden and I'm upset I've never noticed it since I drive by it daily ... maybe it's…read morenew ? Maybe I'm blind. Cute local spot, that I would definitely go back. I had the shrimp ceviche. Hear me out ... I gag at the thought of raw fish , but love the ceviche flavor. The server was able to find me a compromise, steamed fish and white fish that's cut so small so that the texture doesn't freak me out. They will make it as spicy (or not) as you want. It was so flavorful ! I didn't get a picture , I ate it too quickly I'm sorry .

Wow I just confirmed that Pio Pio is one of my favorite restaurants ever not just in Florida. I…read morestarted with a beef empanada then I had the Snapper filled with a side of tomato yuca, salad and plantains. Here is the breakdown: Beef empanada: 10/10 Yuca with red sauce: 10/10 Snapper filet: 10/10 Salad: 10/10 Plantains: 8/10 And then come dessert, just when you think you have no room, my stomach gladly pushed some organs aside and let me indulge. Best flan EVER! Thanks to Danny for the attentive service. He is the best!

I requested a garlic sauce, sometimes referred to as mojo sauce. I described it as a tangy garlic…read moresauce with a lighter, more liquid consistency. What was brought to the table appeared to be sautéed onions with garlic. I politely explained that this wasn't what I was expecting and that I had anticipated a sauce with a thinner consistency. At that point, the server's tone became noticeably confrontational and he insisted that what had been served was the sauce I was describing. The interaction became uncomfortable, and the server continued to give us what felt like dirty looks for the remainder of our visit. The situation left us feeling unwelcome and ultimately made us want to leave. I've included a photo so others can decide for themselves whether what was served matches the description of a garlic/mojo sauce.

I have been wanting to come here for awhile. This place is beautiful! I love the art pieces on the…read morewall 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.

Working on Park Ave means you always have options for lunch. A few coworkers and I stopped by one…read moreafternoon 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.

Sr. Ceviche had been on my list for a while, and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more We started with the Trio Achaufado, which is perfect for a first visit. It comes with Chaufa de Pollo, Ceviche Clásico, and Papa a la Huancaína, making it an easy way to sample a few Peruvian favorites in one order. The Ceviche Criollo ended up being my favorite dish. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the creamy yellow pepper sauce added just the right amount of richness without taking away from the bright citrus flavors. I also ordered the Tallarines Verdes con Churrasco, and the pesto pasta paired perfectly with the juicy, tender skirt steak. Beautiful presentation, generous portions, and friendly service made this an easy recommendation. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

Great place if you are in the mood for Peruvian food. The food is delicious... my main go to plates…read moreare the lomo saltado and the tallarines verdes with chicken. I always pair it with a batido de mora which are always so so good! Service is outstanding. The servers are friendly and accommodating. Plates came out pretty quickly, no long waiting times. The ambiance is family friendly. They keep it very clean which is a plus!

Aji is definitely one of those places where you might not expect much from the outside since it's…read moretucked into a strip mall, but the food is phenomenal for the price. They also recently remodeled, so the inside feels fresh and much nicer than you might expect. We came specifically for the ceviche and were not disappointed. The Ceviche Clásico was a 9.5/10 and fresh, flavorful, and easily something I'd recommend getting to share. The Calamari Ceviche was a 9/10 and was another great option if you want to try something a little different. The yuca fries were also a 9.5/10. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and just really good. And I have to give the Moscow Mule a 10/10. Definitely hit the spot! The wait staff was quick and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, Aji is a great value and a spot I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area. Come for the ceviche, order a few things to share, and don't sleep on the yuca fries!

The best review I can give is: as a Peruvian, being back home, I would choose to go to aji as one…read moreof my neighborhood restaurants. The food is authentic and delicious, even when it is reinterpreted slightly to be enjoyable to the uninitiated palate. The service is the type you would receive in Peru: personable, amicable, and fun. It is wholesome to witness the love they have for Peruvian cuisine and culture. The place itself became even more beautiful after recent remodeling. This is as close to home as it gets in Orlando.