Enjoyed a Saturday lunch with my daughter. Had the delicious strawberry lemonade band the corn-cheese empanadas which were so light and refreshing! For the main, we shared the arroz con vegetable (paella) - satisfying and delicious , generous portions. Ended with the chocolate tuxedo bomb for dessert- amazing. Service was excellent and friendly. Enjoy! read more

LOVED this place, just wish it was a little bit more affordable and the seating was spaced apart more. We got 3 different types of empanadas and they were all super yummy, don't sleep on the mushroom one it was AMAZING! We ordered a seafood stew, the pork adobo, fries, and 2 cocktails and everything was very good! We don't usually have Peruvian food though so I can't speak to its authenticity but it sure was delicious! My favorite had to be the seafood stew, there was an abundance of seafood and the sauce is just to die for! Definitely a great date night spot! The only reason this is getting a 4 is because our seat was pretty cramped and we there were ppls chair backs pressed right into our table. read more

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Nice music friendly staff a great vibe. Loved the the wooden tables. My food was hot and delicious. Oh my goodness, I am definitely going back in future and try other dishes. The Seafood Paella was feeling and full of flavor. Like the best , my friend loved it also. The Pisco punch was delish. My friend had the half chicken, with fries and salad. He loved it. Go check them out. read more

Parada - Seafood Paella - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Fantastic passionfruit pisco sour! I could have knocked back a few, it was so tasty! I ordered the lomo saltado and it was tender and flavorful. Would def recommend this! I also had a bite of the salmon, which was cooked perfectly and also very good. We couldn't get enough of the roasted corn nut like things. Huge props to our server (I didn't catch his name since I arrived late!), who handled our rambunctious party. Boy, did he have patience!!! Definitely earned the 20% auto gratuity and then some. Loved the music in the outdoor patio seating area. There's a parking structure in the back, thankfully since street parking is almost non existent here. read more

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Food, service, and vibes were all there. We arrived Saturday night with no reservation and it was wonderful got our romantic date out.

Food was pretty tasty! 4/5 Price for portions 2/5 Service -1/5 Came here on a Monday afternoon with my bestie to try this for lunch. We walked in and no one greeted us for 5 mins. Not a server walking right by us, or the bartender directly in our view who we made eye contact with. We finally get seated by the hostess? Or she was a server? And 10+ mins go by before we are checked on and given water. At this point, we almost wanted to leave but we wanted to see what all the hype was about. That said we decided to just order one entree between the two of us to try the place and then leave. We got the lomo stir fried beef and it was pretty good!! Very juicy, flavorful, and tender. It was enough for us to split for a lil light lunch/snack. More time passes by before we are checked on. I ran out of water so that tells you we wede really just left unattended. The check came and just for that one entree it was like $34 I have nothing against buying a nice meal, but I can get that same dish with that same quality elsewhere for a fraction of the price. The ambiance, presentation, or service warrants being "high end" Peruvian to charge that much. It was yummy, but I won't ever come back. read more

Parada - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Had a late date night dinner with my better half. Parada is a cozy corner Peruvian restaurant located near Pleasant Hill BART station. We ordered the Empanada Trio, the Lomo Saltado, Pollo a la Brasa and the Alfajores Carlitos for dessert. There are 4 empanada flavors to choose from and we went with the beef, chicken and wild mushroom, passed on the corn cheese flavor. The chicken empanada had tender shredded chicken in it and was by far the best of the 3. The wild mushroom was good but not particularly memorable-- the beef was overly sweetened ground beef, the crust could've been crispier as the pastry was a little under done and soft down the middle. The Lomo Saltado and Pollo a la Brasa were both decent dishes although there was very little beef in the Lomo Saltado and the chicken was under seasoned in the Pollo a la Brasa, I was expecting more flavor for Peruvian food. However, the fries that came with the pollo were well seasoned and crispy. The Alfajores Carlitos were delicious. Overall, the food was fine but if I were comparing it to Lima in Concord, I prefer the flavors of Lima. I think the location, ambience and presentation play a big role in the popularity of Parada more than the actual food; as the restaurant has a warm lively vibe and the service is excellent. Our server, Amanda, was absolutely wonderful. read more

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I went on a Saturday evening with my girlfriend. It took at least 20 minutes for someone to come to the table when the restaurant was not busy at all. She had the lomo saltado. I had the adobo (listed as pork shoulder on the menu). We shared empanadas and the pork ribs appetizer. The biggest issue was the adobo. I was served a pork shank covered in what tasted like Tabasco sauce. I asked the waitress what it is and she didn't really know. "Ribs". "Leg". "Ribs and leg"???? I explained to her on the menu it said pork shoulder and they clearly gave me a shank. They took it off the bill no problem. The lomo saltado was standard. The empanadas were just okay, not a lot of flavor. The mushroom one was the best to me. My girlfriend liked the corn the best. The pork ribs were tender but covered in what tasted like watered down sweet baby rays. Nice ambiance. Overall the food was boring, service was poor, and I felt like they tried to defraud me on the pork shoulder. read more

Parada - Adobo (pork shank) - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I ate here a couple months ago, the service was ok but the food is not authentic Peruvian food, is more like a fusion between Peruvian and other cuisines. Is you really know how the Peruvian food is, this is not your place. We order like 10 different dishes 4 out of 10 were ok the other we didn't like it. The price is too expensive for food that doesn't taste like Peruvian food. The place was good but doesn't worth when the food is not was supposed to be. read more

Absolutely Stellar Experience! If you're looking for the perfect spot on a Thursday or Friday night, look no further! This place, and especially this amazing bartender Juan, will make your evening unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, he was attentive and genuinely invested in our experience. His recommendations for drinks, dinner, and dessert were spot on--each one better than the last! I can't say enough good things about this authentic Peruvian gem in the heart of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. Incredible food, wonderful people, and fantastic vibes make this a must-visit. Don't miss out! read more

Parada - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Can't recommend this place enough. Pricey for sure but absolutely delicious food and very attentive service. 3 of us went everything we ordered was good. Drinks and dinners were small, yet it was so good I still think it is worth checking out! read more

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Went for anniversary dinner. This Peruvian restaurant is very good! Cute outdoor area which we sat at. It is actually not located near downtown Walnut Creek but closer to Bart Pleasant Hill. Reservations recommended! They were quite busy. Food was very tasty. I got the seafood stew (pescado a Lo macho) and ate the whole thing! Nice big seafood pieces, very creamy rich broth. Empanadas were yummy (got the trio) and so was the hangover soup (get this!). The hubby got the roasted chicken (Pollo a La brasa) which was also very tasty. Loved their cocktails so much had 2 each. Nice place to catch up with friends or have a date night! read more

Parada - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came here Saturday morning and was able to get a table for four without waiting in line and without a reservation. Good? Bad? I'll leave that up to your own interpretations. For me, that was a great thing! We had the option of sitting inside or outside and opted for inside but in between the doors for the entrance and the doors for the outside seating. After being seated for two minutes, I noticed how often servers were going outside which made me think I should've gotten a table out there since there are heat lamps and I wouldn't have had to deal with the draft LOL. (Noted for next time). Items ordered: - garlic fries - quinoa salad with chicken [5 stars] garlic fries Absolutely delicious. Perfectly fried so that they were crunchy on the outside and soft on the side. Garlic flavor came through very nicely. My friends and I could not stop eating it. We dig right in and I didn't even take a photo XD. That itself should tell you how good they are. [3 stars] Quinoa salad with chicken added The menu said that they have rotisserie chicken (choice of half or whole) and a side salad as an option. When I asked if I could get a chicken salad, waitress said they don't have anything like that. When I pointed out the option on the menu to do the rotisserie salad with salad, waitress said it was outdated. (It was not because I saw the table behind me get that as an order). Waitress recommended for me to get the quinoa salad with chicken on the side, so I went with that. I asked for it to come with dressing on the side and queso fresco on the side as well. Waitress repeated that back to me. Perfect. Quinoa salad comes out and what do I see? Salad and queso tossed in the vinaigrette (minus one star). There was also not enough quinoa to justify making the dish "quinoa salad". Chicken was also seasoned with some type of spice which waitress did not alert me to (minus one star). I didn't end up eating the chicken because the spices were weird to me. Switched with my friend who got the fish of the day (swordfish) which was amazing and cooked perfectly to the point where it was melting in my mouth and not tough to eat at all. Will I come here again? Most likely. Will I order their ceviche (which is what they're known for) instead? Yes. Service was attentive in terms of checking in on drinks and water refills. Regarding parking, there's a tiny lot in the back or you can park in the 2 hour parking spots inside the apartment garages next door for free! read more

Parada - Quinoa (barely any) salad with chicken added for extra cost - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The food at Parada Walnut Creek is good, but the TV experience is extremely frustrating and poorly thought out--especially given how inconsistent it is with their sister restaurant in Lafayette. Despite having TVs visible in the restaurant, Parada Walnut Creek does not show live sports at all. If you come in hoping to enjoy a game while eating or having drinks, don't bother. The TVs are either off or showing non sports programming, even during major sporting events. This is especially disappointing considering the bar seating and layout suggest that watching a game would be an option. What makes this worse is that the Lafayette location (Barranco) DOES show sports on their TVs, creating a confusing and inconsistent customer experience across the brand. Same ownership, similar cuisine, but completely different policies. If Lafayette can balance food and sports viewing, there's no good reason Walnut Creek can't. At a minimum, this should be clearly communicated. Instead, customers are left guessing--or worse, finding out after they've already ordered. Not everyone wants a "quiet, curated dining experience" all the time, and having TVs but refusing to use them for sports just feels out of touch. If you're looking for great Peruvian food and want to watch a game, go to Lafayette. If you're at Parada Walnut Creek, leave your sports expectations at the door. read more

Please keep the chef special Australian lamb chops with 3 double cuts ! It's a hit ! Nice acidity and sweetness ! Shout out to Parada staff ! Food and service is always a 10/10 read more

The food here was really similar to The Voya which used to be in Mountain View and is now unfortunately closed. The pictures are the best examples of the colors and flavors provided here. The Ceviche was perfect. I had the trio as my lunch entree' along with a Papaya/Orange drink which seemed to be pure fruit with no added sugar. Scallops ordered by my co-worker were a win but the fried chicken and avocado was good but rich. Setting is very nice and the server was excellent. Overall a great experience and I plan to return and hit the cocktails for a dinner session. read more

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Drinks: The Pisco Sour (could have used some ice) & Sangria was SO tasty, but unfortunately no happy hour to look forward to in the future. First time customers, went with friends celebrating an birthday that was noted it on the reservation but it was not acknowledged in any way. Huge disappointment. Tap water is served with no ice, hard to get refills. Empanadas were good as a start. We all had the Chicken, sauces were bland. The Tacu Tacu side dish the exactly the same, little flavor, but filling. The tiny cup of yellow bland sauce served with the chicken (two tbsp?) was not enough, asked for more just to moisten the dry chicken and was charged $1.50 per tiny cup. There was a brown sauce but have no idea what it was as server put it down & our waiter never came back to ask or check on us. Spring lettuce salad was dismal. Would not return to Parada for food, and without a happy hour would not even be interested for more $18 drinks. read more

We've probably eaten there five or six times never had a problem. The staff is always super friendly and nice, but I ordered the lamb chops tonight and they were so overcooked and dry could not finish. I brought it up to the manager's attention and all he could say was, can I get you a dessert. Our bill was $180. I still tipped 35 because the waiter was great however, the manager dropped the ball and we will never go there again probably won't bother them because they look pretty busy and that's OK. That just was my experience. read more

We had some friends in town and thought this would be a nice place to go. We made a reservation for 4 online via OpenTable. There weren't any indoor seats available online but when we got there, they gave us an indoor table. All the outdoor tables were taken, probably because they had a live musician that night. The indoor ambiance was beautiful. The decor was full of personality but subtle. There was a little bar and a part of the kitchen was open. We ordered the Salmon Entree and the seafood paella (not called paella on the menu). Both were good and portions were large. My husband finished his salmon dish and I got through about half of the paella. He had some of it and we took the rest home. I felt like my paella was missing something but I couldn't put my finger on it. For dessert we had the panna cotta which was very tasty. Overall, I thought the food was good and the ambiance was lovely. It was a little on the expensive side but worth it for a nice night out. Deadpool was playing on the tv above the bar which was pretty distracting for me (ADHD) but otherwise it was a great night with great food. Parking: There are two parking garages under the attached apartment buildings that are public use. The limit is 2 hours. There is also street parking with a 2 hour limit as well. read more

Service was good, music was very festive and complemented food well. But the food... Oh man, this food is amazing. I had a creamy spicy seafood dish (per the waitress recommendation) and it exceeded my expectations! As a New Englander, I have high expectations for seafood and I must say, Wow! Will be coming back!!! read more

Parada - Creamy and spicy fish bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Food and drinks were decent. When we got sat the waitress asked if we wanted water. She only gave us two options: sparkling or still. We chose still thinking it would be free. We later found out it was $10 a bottle. When we brought this up to her she stated that the menu showed that tap water was only by request. We ended up paying $60 for water. It felt scammy and calculated. The menu states this but it white print that it difficult to read and only states that "water is served upon request". It did not specify that it was tap water. Very sketchy of them and she made no attempt in rectifying the situation or even apologize. Disappointing. Don't fall for their water scam. read more

Parada - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Love the food here. We mostly order takeout but tonight we went for music on Fridays from 6pm-9pm and the food was even better. The music was great and was packed with people. read more

This is a great restaurant and excellent customer service! The food was high quality and Diana R. was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. I will definitely go back ! read more

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Overpriced Peruvian eatery in Walnut Creek - with a couple of standout dishes. Came with my work team for lunch earlier this week. We ordered an assortment of drinks and appetizers, plus some entrées, and shared the food family style. In order of preference, here's my list of what I'd get again. -- Pork belly anticucho ($19): this Peruvian street food was hands down my favorite - two skewers with three hunks of pork belly each, served with a roasted potato and creamy aji amarillo. -- Beef empanada ($20 for a trio): a close second to the anticucho, perfectly seasoned and baked. -- Cebiche tasting ($36): included one bowl each of the fresh fish of the day, ahi tuna, and mixed seafood (calamari, mussels, shrimp). Conversely, don't waste your money on the veg paella, tuna tartare, or pollo a la brasa. I noticed these were barely picked at by the person who ordered them or by others in our group. Location is convenient, service friendly, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I visited parada for the first time. I had a great experience. Though the restaurant itself was full, and loud, it was still a pleasure to be sat down and enjoy the good food. To start off, the food was amazing. flavorful, hot, fresh. No notes of disappointment, I want to eat that food all over again. The waiter was very friendly, quick, and knowledgeable of the restaurants menu and drinks. I appreciate that. but what really set off the night as being a fantastic one, was the host. I believe he said his name was Diego, I hope I'm not wrong. He was immediately welcoming upon entering the restaurant even though they were already packed full. I didn't have a reservation but it was just myself and he made it work and found a comfortable seat for me. Along with the waiter he made sure to do his rounds of checking on the tables. I'm not sure if he was the manager as well but nonetheless throughout the night I decided to catch his attention and tell him how wonderful everything had been. We ended up talking about of many things, but towards the ending of that conversation I was showing so much appreciation for the night I just had. Everything was fantastic but he really made a mark on ensuring my night was pleasurable, so much so that I decided to hop on yelp for once and leave them this review. I've never left a review for any where before, but my experience here, from the good food, good music, friendly vibes, to being able to converse with the staff, it left a positive mark on me and I absolutely can not wait to visit again and enjoy another evening at this fine establishment. Thank you so much for the wonderful night. read more

I waited 14 minutes, and no one helped me with my order. I guess it's just bad luck, but it's definitely something they need to work on.

Wow! Amazing! Nestled in Walnut Creek is an amazing Peruvian restaurant offering authentic cuisine. I can't emphasize how good it is except for the fact that I came here two days in a row for lunch. It's not cheap. It's definitely on the expensive side but the quality of the food is worth it. I ordered the lamb shank. I didn't know it was even a Peruvian dish . I was a bit hesitant at first. Will it smell? It was absolutely amazing. The best lamb I have ever eaten. I gnawed the bone at the end, making sure that nothing would be wasted. Wow! The next day, I ordered the Peruvian drink. It tasted like hibiscus . I also ordered their signature dish, Loma saltado. Wow! Delicious!!!! For Thinsulin fans, there's a lot of red light foods here but it's worth it! read more

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Remember it's "Peruvian-inspired"....not authentic Peruvian. The Salmon Bandido looked good. Service was personable.

Very nice spot in Walnut Creek for something a little more upscale. I would say definitely the best part of this place is the ambiance and the service. The food is also good. It's Peruvian food, which I've never had before, but I'm quite a fan now! I came here for an anniversary and made the mistake of ordering almost everything fried (it wasn't clear from the menu) but, it was all still super good. The empanadas especially were some of the best I've ever had. It's definitely a little pricey but I'd say it's worth it and good to try! I also really liked trying the Inca Kola Peruvian soda! read more

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Great service, delicious food and drinks, and easy parking on Sunne. The price point is a little hefty. But, if it's the weekend or you're looking to splurge, try this place out. Inside seating is spacious. The restaurant also has outdoor seating. read more

Parada - Pescado a lo macho. Delicious and well balanced. - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Service is great. Food is outstanding thought portions are small and fairly pricy. A good drink selection and desserts are well done.

Excellent cook, everything was flavorful & well prepared and served at the appropriate temperatures. This is our second time here in two months and both outings were 5 star. The server was also terrific and helpful. The menu has a lot of interesting dishes. The only concerns were that the temperature in the restaurant is somewhat cool and the enclosed patio can be quite cool if you don't sit under a heater. Also, for unexplained reasons, the restaurant does not serve coffee (a shame as it would go well with the tasty house made desserts). We will be back again and again and again! read more

Had to find a new Peruvian spot after Lima closed down and Parada did not disappoint! Clean and modern interior, we sat outside and it was very nice. Service was very friendly and quick. Drinks were great as was the food. Ceviche was fresh and some of the best I've had - will definitely be back! read more

Friendly service and good amount of patio seating although I did not notice any heaters out there. These were the items we got: Ceviche mixto with yuca chips - tasty and came with a good amount of seafood. The yuca chips were thin and crunchy. Lomo saltado - salty sauce but beef was pretty tender Fried plantains - sweet, balanced with the sour tamarind sauce but I didn't enjoy the sauce. It was kind of syrupy. I thought the fried plantains would be more deep fried but these were just pan fried coins of plantains. read more

Our two main entrees were the Salmon Bandido and the Pollo a la Brasa. My salmon was delicious, but was a very small portion for the price ($30). The accompanying Blue Mashed Potatoes were tasteless and the Escabeche is basically an overwhelmingly garlicky onion/tomato stew. My wife's chicken was dry and the sauce had no character at all. We were able to substitute the sweet potato fries for the regular french fries, which were good. We got the Tacu Tacu. Meh. We've had better. Our server was great. She was very attentive and helpful. We went on a Tuesday night and there were two work parties going in the adjoining room. Our server warned us that our orders would take an extra 20 minutes because of the two on-going parties. The ambiance was so loud that my wife and I were having a hard time hearing one another. Parking near the restaurant is almost impossible. Expect a long walk to get to the restaurant. The great service did not make up for the loud environment, the over-priced & small-portioned entrees and the lack of parking. We spent over $100 for two people and did not order drinks. read more

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We made an easy reservation online for a Saturday night. We've passed by this place and wanted to try it for our 1 year anniversary. Outside seating and indoor. Pretty table set up and murals on the wall. Our server was very kind and attentive. We ordered drinks, an appetizer, and our main dishes. We had no complaints about anything. We loved it. We'll be back. read more

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Cute inside. Servers are very nice and quick. I ordered the yucca fritas to go and these came with a sauce and cheese on the side. I think this order came with 6 or 7 fries for $13, which I appreciated because usually places give 4 yucca fries per order. read more

Just moved here and definitely going to try this place...today I stopped in to have a quick drink while I was waiting for a haircut next door. Strangest thing happened, I gave the young man standing behind the bar a $20 for my $9 dollar beer and he asked me if I want change. I politely said yes please and he turned around walked to the register and then pulled his wallet out with his back towards me, put my $20 in and turned around and handed me a ten. I was going to tip more than a dollar but whatever. Now either he is the 20 year old owner that keeps the til in his wallet or he is padding his pay. Still going to try this place but most likely will pay with a credit card so the real owner can keep the money. . Rated 4 stars because I don't want one bad employee to hurt their rating! read more

We walked in and BAM! Happy scene, fun atmosphere, lively people actually holding conversations, and a ig TV behind the bar that nobody was watching because they were having fun without it and without looking at their phones every 30 seconds. Drinks were perfect, a they have a whole menu listing their specialities. The tuna tartare was full of flavor and melted in my mouth. I've never been to Peru, but if this is how Peruvians eat, book a trip! Maybe the best part of the place is the staff. All of them were busy, but nobody was in a hurry. Our bartender Juan was the best: Happy, handsome, engaging, and capable of handling all of his staff orders and bar orders while being a perfect host and never keeping us waiting for anything. Go. Take it in. Make acquaintances. Eat well. I think you'll be happy you did. read more

I have an obsession with Plantain and that's what initially led me to find this place. I'm so glad I did - great ambience, good music and tasty food. I had the salmon and plantain - both SUPER tasty. The salmon was cooked perfectly; slightly crispy on the outside and medium rare on the inside, each bite melting in my mouth. The plantain were perfect - sweet and soft. I'll be back for sure! read more

Parada - Plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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