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Parrilla's Cholito

3.9 (249 reviews)
ModeratePeruvian
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Lomo Saltado, Aji Sauce, Agua Fresca de Maracuya

El Cholito is Fire! I've been coming to this Peruvian Restaurant for years and let me tell you that the food here is amazing. Lomo Saltado is one my all-time favorite Peruvian dishes! A combination of juicy tender beef, crisp red onions, tomatoes all tossed in a delicious sauce and served over a bed french fries with a side of white rice. Can't forget their green creamy spicy aji sauce. Try their agua fresca de Maracuya. Truly the perfect combo and so incredibly delicious! Props to the Chef and my favorite waitress Isabel for her wonderful service.

Chris L.

I've come in to eat here twice in one month, me and the wife couldn't wait to go back. The flavors of the meats all the different sauces are very flavorful. Definitely putting this place in my rotation of visits

Papa a La Huancaina
Louis P.

Has this place bookmarked, didint know what I wanted for work lunch and decided to try it out. Got the Lomo Especial(Beef/Shrimp/Chimkin) was not bad at all. Maybe not the best ive had but was well seasoned and portions were just right. Also got the Papa a La Huancaina, sauce is super cheesy. Papas were ok, nothing else going on but the sauce. Pro Tip: They skimp out on the green sauce, make sure you order extra. Its a very, very small little cup.

Erica F.

Came here for Peruvian food. Small parking lot is available outside of the restaurant. I only see 1 server, but service was prompt. Everything was communicated in Spanish, so I was little lost. However, the server seemed very nice. Restaurant has a causal Latin vibes, and Spanish music was played on TV. Server brought us warm bread with a green and white dressing. The green dressing was too spicy for me. I like the white dressing much better. We got cream soda, which I am not a big fan of, and lomo saltado. I had similar dish before, but this lomo saltado was better than what I had. Meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful that was perfectly cooked. I finished the whole dish, and was very full! Will come back again if I am in the area.

This is NOT Arroz Chaufa.. they gave me Mexican rice with shrimp. Not PERUVIAN AT ALL!

Esto No es Chaufa de Cameron's . Para nada save a comida Peruana . Esto save a Arroz Mexicano. No lo que esperaba mucho menos por El Precio.

tallarín verde con pollo a la plancha  tomate con RANCH y papa frita
Alexandra D.

be sure to ask how they make the dish you're ordering and ask preferably no "garnish" the green spaghetti recipe does not come with tomato they added this as a "garnish" and topped it off with RANCH which I'm allergic too, I called and asked them to please clarify this information for future reference since I had to toss this completely... to which they responded " we weren't aware of your allergy" I didn't feel the need to clarify this since I DID NOT ORDER ANYTHING THAT CONTAINS ALLERGY INGREDIENT. The authentic peruvian dish does not come with any of this please stick to the recipe if not then don't call yourself authentic peruvian food. I'd know I'M PERUVIAN. Never again. Far better peruvian restaurants in the area ! No wonder when I walked in it was EMPTY.

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Sophia D.

amazing customer service and super cute interior!! they were so sweet and let us pick up an order to go even though they were closing. lomo saltado was maybe a tiny bit overpriced but was super yummy so no complaints - 10/10 for everything

Good presentation
V. K.

I stopped by today for a Lomo Saltado. I am giving them one more star. Portion, flavor, presentation and service was good. Total for it was $20.40

Navita P.

I found parrilla's cholito on yelp and I am happy I tried their food. I had the seafood rice. It was tasty and satisfied my Peruvian craving.

Crystal G.

I mean everybody's allowed an off day. This place obviously taste good because I always see it packed. Today just wasn't there day . We waited for an hour and a half. Noticed that a table that was there when we got there still hadn't gotten their food either after they complained It just started a chain of events. My friends Is not patient and did not want to get her food after waitiing for so long. I was still in it to win it. What can I say it's definitely not as good as Fernando's on fire stone but it's not bad either. I did see them walking in with a load from Costco so maybe they just didn't have all their supplies .If you were going to come to this restaurant make sure you have a lot of time to kill. I will definitely try them again

Lomo Saltado
Gerry H.

What a find this great restaurant is bomb....The food is amazing..we all had the Lomo Saltado...the steak was amazingly tender. We ordered extra Platano Frito...good decision as they disappeared very quickly. And a final note...the Cookies are to die for! Yum!Yum! Enjoy! We're going back soon. The staff is professional and very friendly as well! I would highly recommend to anybody and the service was impeccable . I will be back next time I am in town . The atmosphere is just OK.

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The lomo was amazzziinnggg! The ladies working when I went were so nice! Definitely coming back

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The food is Amazing it's sooo goood!! Especially the Alsatado de Cameron.The service is great and has good portions of food.

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Best Peruvian outside of LA! I always get the Pollo Saltado and it always turns out perfect. Recommend to everyone to try it.

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Lomo saltado is my favorite they never disappoint! The flavor is always there I'll be coming here as long as they're open!!

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Food is absolutely amazing!! Service on point and ambiance is good !!! Try it you will love it !

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Aji Verde - Sudado Mixto. Good

Aji Verde

4.7(399 reviews)
2.9 mi
•$$

Had to travel to LA, so what do we do when we must make that drive? Look for a new Peruvian…read morerestaurant to try!!!!!! This was a bit off the track on our way but had great reviews so went for it! Reviews said meals come with bread and aguadito! Count us in! The bread and aguadito are actually Yummy together, never thought to eat like this but it's so good. The soup is more watery than I make mine or have had but trust me, dip your bread in it! Game changer!!!! I love that they do this, makes them stand out and serving soup with each meal is why we chose it over all the other Peruvian restaurants on the way. The place was packed by the way. And we saw more ppl going in for the first time as well saying oh look, it's over here in the corner. I love more and more ppl are discovering how amazing Peruvian food is!!! For meals we got aji de gallina, my personal favorite and it did not disappoint. It had a very slight kick to it. Again trust me, I'm Kentucky born, I can't handle spicy lol. And this was perfect. Not spicy. Just a tiny kick. Try it. Enjoy it. Make sure you take a bite of rice with each bite of this dish. It's meant to eat together. Got papa rellena to share but we weren't fans so we just ate our other dish. But next day we ate it with our leftovers and we both enjoyed it much more. A must with the aji verde of course. And again, each bite must be paired with the salsa criollo that comes with it. Salsa criollo is the sliced red onions in the container with limon and cilantro, trust me, it's how it's meant to be eaten. Hubby got the arroz con mariscos. He enjoyed it. I am not a jaela fan, so I just don't care for these dishes. I'm a chaulfa fan! And they are not the same though they may look similar. So if you don't like this try chaulfa next time. But my husband prefers this dish to chaulfa, still he doeslikes both. We got chicha to drink. There's taste a hint different than other places. Not at all a bad thing. We loved it! Obviously house made! Some put a tad more pineapple and some a tad more cinnamon etc. So not all will taste the exact same. I highly recommend you try there's. Wish we'd gotten two each! Restaurant was clean and efficient and good seating options. Bathroom was clean and roomy. Staff was welcoming and nonstop working and willing to explain the dishes if you aren't familiar so ask if needed. Menu is thorough. It explains each dish well. My only complaint, it's far from Oceanside lol!!! LA has sooooooo many options, we need more in San Diego county. But if you are trying to decide since there's sooo many in the area, we recommend you try this place. Oh and my husband used the extra aji verde we had left over on our pasta, he loved it.

What a great find!!!…read more While going on a deep dive on where to eat this popped up. And I'm so thankful it did. We went here 2 weeks in a row so far and tried a different item each time. The staff is friendly, the food was tasty, and this was an unexpected oasis of delight. My first time I tried the Lomo Saltado, it seemed like a must try for a first experience. And it was excellent. The lunch special started off with a delicious soup and then the meal came out and hello. This was no meager lunch. It was a lunch that was delightful, delicious and I satisfied for the rest of the day. The second journey here I was happy to try something different. I had the Vinita Saltada with beef. Well this was once again a wonderful meal. I am so thankful to have found this wonderful place. And I look forward to going again soon. And bringing another friend along.

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El Rocoto

3.8(1.5k reviews)
6.0 mi
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Anniversary dinner last night was great as usual. Saw many one or two star reviews. Wondering…read morewhether owners have shifted their attentions to their new Seafood bar in Huntington Beach? Been a customer for over 25 yrs. Gotta say the aji green salsa is still good. But not as good as it used to be. Same yummy rolls. Ordered my usual since we're only here a few times a year now. Back when I was working in Bellflower, I was here every Monday for lunch. Tried most things in the menu. Ordered: Ceviche mixto- tangy, not spicy unless you bite into the yellow habanero. Which was so large I thought it was a bell pepper! A mix of shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel & white fish. It's still a fav. Tallarin mariscos- pasta with mixed seafood in a soy sauce based sauce. Off menu and still very good. Lomo saltado- hubby ordered this. Said it was good as usual. Unsure about other comments regarding toughness of meats. Decor has changed a bit. Half wall divides length of restaurant. Possibly to create a sense of intimacy in this one large room. We will still come back. Not for nostalgia but because we still enjoy the food here. There's a possibility previous reviewers have a misconception about restaurant life. Not sure they've notice the price of groceries in general have increased. Most entrees $20 +. Similar to other restaurants. Gone are the days of $12-15 entrees. Realistically need to consider prices of gas too. Cuz foods arrive in trucks. Also finding and keeping good chefs/staff is hella difficult. Hopefully the owners can balance their skills amount three restaurants.

If Zero Stars Were an Option, I'd Choose It…read more Honestly, I have no idea how this place charges these prices for this kind of food and service. If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. The server Adrian was rude and seemed completely clueless about the menu. I asked a simple question, and instead of answering, I just got stared at like I was bothering them. If you work at a restaurant, you should probably know the menu--or at least be willing to find out the answer. The food was even worse. The seafood was rubbery, overcooked, and definitely not worth the ridiculous price. I've had better seafood for a fraction of the cost. Overall, rude service, bad food, overpriced menu, and a complete waste of money. Save yourself the disappointment and go somewhere else. Definitely will not be coming back.

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El Salto Del Fraile - Lomo Saltado

El Salto Del Fraile

3.5(245 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Amazing hidden mom & pop gem in Downey! First time having…read morePeruvian food and it did not disappoint! Cute, clean atmosphere - the owner was nice enough to chat with us and introduce us to some menu items. Highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto to start, and the Lomo Saltado to share all around. We also got the Tallarín Verde con Pechuga which was a cleaner dish. I recommend the Maracuya (passion fruit) drink. For dessert, I loved the Lucuma fruit based ice cream which kinda had a light but sweet maple-butterscotch flavor. Would come back again!

I wish I could give 5 starts but I can't !! This was my first time here . Attention and ambiance is…read moregreat . The minute I got there I requested if they could accommodate for 13 people which they did . The laddy was really sweet for doing that , THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT, MUCH APPRECIATED. Waiting time for food was almost an hour which I didn't mind because I understood we were a lot of people . I asked for lomo saltado - sadly The flavor was not good - Too much seasoning and the meat was not salteado , it was more like the meat got boiled . I only ate the fries and onion . I told my husband and he was more like just eat it - so yes , I ate just the fries and onion . The green sauce for sure was really tasty and delicious. I don't knw but the salteado was not it . Keep in mind - the only reason I go to a Peruvian place is just for the lomo saltado. I know when is done right and when is not . And this time - it was not . I don't know if I may come back !!!!!! Edit - answering when and what time we were there : WE WERE THERE Tuesday JUNE 2, 2026 @8:07pm to be exact !! Thank you Ma'am .

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Ceviche 6 nine Peruvian Restaurant

Ceviche 6 nine Peruvian Restaurant

3.9(30 reviews)
2.4 mi

I met my niece at Ceviche 6 Nine Peruvian for lunch. They are in a small corner plaza with a small…read moreparking lot. We came near opening and the air was super stuffy and musky smelling. Not very appetizing. Also I noticed some trash like straw paper under the table. There was no one there before me so they must not have swept before closing the night before. The tables were also sticky, and the overall interior was dated. No other customers came the whole time we were there during peak lunch time. My niece and I decided to share the Leche de Tigre ($21.99) and a Lomo Saltado ($19.99). The food came out in a decent amount of time. The leche de tigre was decent but the chips it came with were stale and insufficient in ratio of how much leche de tigre there was. The portion size was more than what we wanted to eat. The menu showed they used to have a smaller size and that would have been better for us. The lomo saltado is the most disappointing of all. This is typically a Peruvian restaurant main dish so I wanted my niece to try it, but this was such a bad first impression of Peruvian cuisine. The beef was tough and the flavor was forgettable. The fries were... edible. I didn't care for the rice. We barely touched it. We were so excited to come here and we left pretty disappointed with our appetites spoiled. Not recommended.

The leche de tigre was a 12/10. Amazing flavor. Amazing everything…read more We did wait a little longer than a usual restaurant to get the food but it's all cooked fresh I'm assuming. The lomo saltado and churrasco de pobre were good, 7/10 for both dishes. Our waitress was a sweetheart. There's TV's playing sports and great music, like Enrique iglesia and Marco Antonio Solis:

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El Pollo Imperial

4.2(1k reviews)
5.2 mi
•$$

Food is always good and service is fast The aguadito de…read morepollo as apetecer is tasty The bread used to be homemade but seems like that changed same with the maracuya. They have drive through making it very convenient.

El Pollo Imperial is an absolute Long Beach staple and a must-try if you love authentic Peruvian…read morefood! This place is a straight-up banger, and honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is consistently delicious, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. The lomo saltado is fantastic, but my personal go-to is the half chicken plate, which I order almost every single time. You get a generous portion of deliciously seasoned Peruvian chicken, rice, a fresh side salad, and a little soup to round everything out. It's a complete, satisfying meal that never disappoints. And we absolutely need to talk about that green sauce! If you know, you know. It's incredibly flavorful, has just the right kick, and takes an already amazing meal to another level. I could honestly put that sauce on just about everything! What I love about El Pollo Imperial is that it's the kind of local spot you can keep coming back to and know you're going to get a great meal. Whether you're craving their famous Peruvian-style chicken or something like lomo saltado, the flavors and portions make it well worth the visit. If you're in Long Beach and haven't tried El Pollo Imperial yet, you're missing out. Great Peruvian food, generous portions, and that unforgettable green sauce. Easily one of my favorite local spots. Highly recommend!

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Parrilla's Cholito - peruvian - Updated October 2026

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