Bro I just called the number on the Yelp page they're CLOSED. NO LONGER IN OPERATION. this is…read moresomeone's personal number now. What a bummer I was excited to try something in their menu. Although the dude hung up on me lol. Rude.

Wood-Cooked, marinated chicken! Yummy in my tummy! Definitely had that Peruvian flavor, I truly…read moreenjoyed. Opted for the "family style" set up which consisted of a while chicken + 2 large sides. I opted for the Parmesan-garlic french fries and beans/rice combo. The fries were niiiice and crispy; full of crunchy-garlicky flavor. Surprisingly the rice was good to, with its mixture with the beans. The rice was more like a type of sticky rice, I liked. The chicken was juicy and very flavorful, you can really taste the wood fire-taste, this came with two different dipping aioli sauces. While neither of them were spicy, I preferred the orange sauce because it had a thicker consistency. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, they are not serving their famous steak...I will definitely try this food truck again for that. Happy Friday!

I recently tried Azu Peruvian Cuisine in Rockville and overall had a solid experience. I ordered…read morethe lomo saltado, the copa, and the chupe de langostinos. The lomo saltado was well executed. The beef was tender, the fries were crispy, and the classic mix of soy sauce, onions, and tomatoes gave it that authentic Peruvian flavor. The portion size was generous and satisfying. The chupe de langostinos stood out. It was rich, creamy, and packed with shrimp, which is important because many places skimp on seafood in this dish. It had a deep, comforting flavor and felt very traditional. The place itself is small and casual but welcoming, and the service was friendly. Overall, it's a good spot in Rockville if you're looking for authentic Peruvian flavors. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes.

Good size place with a small area as you as you walk-in and a larger space for at least 6 tables+…read moreand a bar area with 4 stools. Nice set-up but they are still awaiting their liquor license (as of Jan. 2026), so they only serve non-alcoholic juices, sodas and water (for now) and hot teas on the weekends. The servers are very sweet and really know the food and menu. However, I did observe they are either a bit inexperienced, or the place is still getting things in order-- as they carry the food out without trays. I observed one server carrying a soup very close to the rim with bare hands. Now, for the food. An excellent array of varied dishes from different regions of Peruvian cuisine. My husband and I have tried our fair share of Peruvian food both in Peru and across various U.S. states. It's our go-to-food. The food here had its highs and lows. The Good & The Bad: Grilled octopus was delicious with a generous portion of everything served on sizzling skillet. Chorros à la chalaca (fresh mussels) served with pico. Both had a lovely presentation and savory flavors. Lomo saltado (sautéed beef tenderloin pieces) with fettuccine à la Huancaina served over a bed of fettuccine in a spicy cheese sauce (IYKYK). The Huancaina sauce was on point as was the sauce for the lomo--The (lomo) beef however was not. Beef was overcooked and tough to chew. And being a Peruvian spot the Classic Ceviche was a work of art but the flavor and the spice-level was lacking. Finally, I asked for a side of sauce and was charged for 2 oz. of sauce. They also tacked on a service charge fee for a table of two. Overall, the ambiance was nice and friendly but the food coming out of the kitchen did not warrant a $130 bill. Honestly, the prices are comparable for this kind of food. But I would expect better product and less hidden fees. I hope this small business will keep improving I'd love to give it another chance once they work out the kinks-- but judge for yourself!

I ordered a grilled chicken with potatoes , the chicken was smelling bad and it didn't taste good…read moreneither and I was really upset for the alfajor bc it's almost 4 dollars , just 1 piece of it , it taste so bad , the worst I've had in my life, Sardis have the alfajores way better and you can have 10 of them . Do better

First timer. Delivery. Worst Peruvian food I ever ate! Every dish tasted bad & old. Like stored too…read morelong inside a refrigerator. Even the papas cheese had some nasty flavor like it was from a Cheese Wiz jar. Blech! The Arroz chaufa had not one single piece of chicken in there & the egg was fake egg in teensy squares you could barely see. Tasted like tofu. How can rice taste so wrong. I hope I don't get fried rice sickness! The tamale had a big chunk of very dry chicken breast in it and nothing else. The flavor of it was off. I took one bite & threw it away. I love Peruvian food & our friend from Peru has cooked all these dishes for us for many years but she went back to Peru. Do not eat here.

Sardis is a really good place to buy food and desserts. The service is really good and they serve…read moreyou fast. The Ambiance is really good too. I really recommend Sardis.

Omg!! I can't believe I've lived in Gaithersburg for 5 years and haven't tried Sardi's. What an…read moreexperience. I've always rode past it because the parking lot seems a little chaotic but today I decided to try it out. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the hostess. She was super friendly and made the establishment very inviting. I told her my name and my order was immediately ready (thank God for on line ordering). I ordered the half chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. The chicken was very delicious. Super tender practically falling off the bone. The green beans were super tasty with onion and garlic that they add. The mash potatoes were very flavorful with the gravy. Sardi's did not disappoint. I will return really soon. I suggest if you are in the area to check them out. They have multiple locations. I just wish I would've tried them out sooner. Cheers!

It all started with an empty restaurant. Then the server's uninspired approach to our table…read more Drinks were good and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Ordered the Empanada tasting which is one steak, chicken and sausage. A few minutes later the u inspired server brings 2 of the same flavor when there should have been 3 different flavors. The manager corrected the issue and we started tasting and sampling and quickly realized that there wasn't much flavor to any of them and the sauce tasted like it had sat open in the refrigerator for weeks. One bite of each was enough to stop eating them! Then along came dinner..... Lomo Saltado and it was more disappointing than the appetizers! The steak chunks were not seasoned, the dish was very dry and the fries and vegetables were not seasoned. This meal doesn't even rate 1 star and they should be ashamed of their service and products!! Overall my review says don't eat at Mayta's!! It was a complete waste of money and time!! Horrible service and food!!

This is a cute place that's in a larger strip mall area with a lot of other food options,. The…read moremusic was bit too loud for my taste, but overall the experience there was pleasant. The food, they have a great lunch option and we took advantage of that, an app, main dish, and drink for $18 Their empanadas were 5/5, great filling and flavor, nice crunch/flakey dough and I would 100% recommend. The meats, now y'all know, if you have been reading any of my reviews that I like my steak/meats a particular sort of way. just to preference! I got their Lomo saltado and the steak was TOUGH, not uneatable tough, but tough enough to not really enjoy my meal. But besides the meat being tough, I couldn't really taste the aji amarillo flavor and didn't have much flavor in general, just a little salty. The fries were great crispy on the bottom and were prepared well. For a dish that's almost $30, they should use a better cut of meat. overall, not a great experience 2/5. My wife got their steak skewers and similarly, the meat was too tough, and didn't' have too much flavor. also very mid. Overall, the place was cute but just lacking in terms of their food. I would maybe go back to try more things (but really to eat their empanadas) but with almost spending $70 for pretty terrible main course meals was unfortunate.

Tried this place for the first time yesterday, and WE WILL BE BACK. Delicious food, great portions,…read moreGREAT MUSIC, fast service. We had a large group of 8 and 2 littles and were all served quickly. The service was wonderful. I had the bistec with plátanos, fríes, and a salad and it was perfect! Everyone in my group enjoyed it as well. We will be back to try the ceviche next time!

Back again after their recent rebranding from Pio Pio to Autentico. Came with the same friends who…read morefirst introduced this spot to me. I ordered the seafood mix paella and it was so delicious that I finished the entire portion by myself. I initially wanted to save it for dinner. I'd love to come back again to try other food on their expanded menu. Likely the most authentic Peruvian food spot in nova.

My wife and I stopped in here for lunch on a whim. We don't know much about Peruvian food. Ok, we…read moredon't know anything. But this is a really nice place. The waitstaff was extremely polite. And fast. And the one entree that she and I shared was delicious. The stir-fried chicken is great. A combination of rice, chicken, plantains, some sort of noodles (maybe based on egg??), and I have no idea what spices and seasoning. But it was wonderful. When we're in the area we'll surely stop back in.

Server was very nice and brought requested hot water on cold night. Food was great, especially the…read moreceviche pescado. Portions are large. We all enjoyed the food and music! Would come back.

We came here for dinner and made a reservation ahead of time to make sure we had a table, though it…read morelooked like they also offer walk-in bar seating. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, especially the dessert! We were visiting a friend who recommended this spot, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, but even with a full house, it was still easy to have a conversation at the table. Overall, a great dining experience and a place we'd happily return to.

This place is a solid 3.5 stars but doesn't hit a 4 because the main dishes were underwhelming…read more We came here on a Monday night and it was pretty busy. They have good drink options which was nice for a group which all had different tastes. We started with appetizers, including the chicken empanadas, the tuna tacos, and ceviche sampler. The chicken empanadas were good, if not particularly memorable. But had a nice crunch on the shell and the inside had a nice savory flavor and not dry. The tuna tacos, which didn't have the most appetizing color, was also tasty. The tuna was tender and balanced well with the crispy shell. The ceviche sampler was also delicious, each one having a different flavor profile. I liked the tigre de leche the best in terms of the acidity and brightness. I just wish the ceviche had some kind of vessel to eat it with. One of the ceviche had plantain chips which was nice but I wanted more. Without it, the texture is just one note. For the main dishes, we got the lomo saltado and the aji de gallina which are two, iconic Peruvian dishes. Both were just meh. The aji was the better of the two. The sauce was flavored well with the creaminess of the sauce not overwhelming the garlic and tumeric flavors. But the rice was SUPER dry, almost crunchy. The lomo saltado was even worse. The beef was overly cooked, some pieces were very sinewy and chewy. It was also overly salty and the veggie to meat ratio heavily favored the veggies and made the dish feel cheap. Overall, it was fine but given the options for Peruvian in DC, not sure this deserves 4 stars+.

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, located in Reston Town Center, offers authentic, fresh Peruvian…read moreceviche, a vibrant atmosphere, and excellent pisco sours. It features a modern, trendy, and lively setting with hanging plants, stylish tiles, contemporary lanterns, and warm wood tones, creating a welcoming environment. It's popular for brunch, ceviches, sanguches, salads, seafood dishes, lomo saltados, and more. The dishes we tried were very good, and we recommend: - Causa Sampler, featuring crocante, tartare, and pollo -- all fresh and delicious. - Ceviche Sampler, with traditional, cremoso, and callejero options. - Tostones Sampler, featuring pulled pork, crab salad, and shrimp on crispy, chewy smashed and fried plantains. - Tallarines a la Huancaína: linguine with cream, Parmesan, and Huancaína sauce, topped with lomo saltado -- a unique Peruvian pasta dish that feels more like noodles than traditional pasta. - Arroz con Mariscos: Peruvian-style seafood rice with squid, shrimp, mussels, and salsa criolla, reminiscent of a Peruvian paella. - Lychee Passion & Chicha Colada: tasty mocktails made with lychee, passion fruit puree, chicha morada, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and lime.

4.2 STARTS!! It was an amazing experience for us. In fact,…read morewe went to Peru last year, since then, we never ever had a chance to have Peruvian food again. All the dishes were great! The ceviche was a bit small portion but it was so tasty! We took the last 1cc of it my lamb shank was really good, especially the base of potatoes and the amazing sauce! Fried Fish, Beef Stake, Crispy Cod Fish were great too. Our server was very friendly with a big smile on his face. He recommended also introduced everything to us. I have to mention that, their bathroom has one elevator for people who have issues with climbing stairs. So thoughtful and caring! Oh! Never forget to order one of the best cake: Rice inside Cheese Cake! It was so delicious, and might blow you away! Inside decoration also very nice. Bright and spacey. Definitely will be go go go mood with family and friends again!

I don't go to Germantown often so I wasn't aware of this spot but my my my was it good. A highlight…read morewas the fried rice and beans. Something extremely unique at a Peruvian chicken spot. All the sides were delicious. The chicken was excels. Service and staff were amazing. The ambiance was lovely. Good vibes. You could definitely take a date there even. I highly recommend. And make sure to get TWO fried rice and beans for a party of 4

I went here a couple of times in the past month -- my family and I love it! The service is amazing…read moreand the plates are always delicious. There is a good variety from traditional Peruvian chicken to ceviche, asados, and tallarín. Lots of in restaurant diners as well as to-go orders. Ample seating for small groups or larger ones. Will be returning!