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I had a short trio to Palm springs and decided to taste Peruvian food from places that i read above average reviews, this on has a 4.7 so I decide to give a try. Worst experience I had. I am a native Peruvian, with over 25 years experience as a private caterer, and the lesson I learned is that a big percentage of people who has given 5 stars to this place, don't have much knowledge of Peruvian food. I don't reviews often but in this I felt compelled to. I don't take food pictures like others that take 3 photos from different angles from the same plate, Why not?, because pictures are deceiving and don't give you the really perspective of what are you looking for. This review is based not only in the quality taste and execution of the food, but also on the worse service experience and the excessive lengthy time to had the food serviced at the table. Lets talk about service: 1.-Entered the restaurant, and the waiver without a proper acknowledgement mumble :"just anywhere" 2.- I took him about 7 seven minutes to come to our hour table to ask form drinks. We ordered TWO Diet Inka Kola. He confirmed they are in stock 3.- 5 minutes later he came to apologize as they didn't have in stock, we switch to 1 regular Inka Kola and 1 diet Coke as there were no more sugar or diet options. 4.- Another 6-7 minutes passed when we brough the drinks and took the food order. 5. The food order: Chicharron con yuca Leche de Tigre Causa rellena de pollo Anticuchos 6.- Another 7 minutes passed and he came apologizing because they were out of anticuchos. I asked for the menu to order something an it was another 5 minutes wait before he brough the menu. I ordered a Lomo al jugo sandwich. 7.- At this point we were seating at the table for about 30 and we have not been served any food. About 10 minutes after food start coming to our table. 8.- This is the last detail about service. The Lomo al jugo sandwich was NEVER served, the waiter never placed the order. Now lets talked about food: 1.- Chicharron con yuca. I was expecting maybe 1 or 2 pieces of yuca (REAL YUCA), what was served was 2 pieces of yuca fries from the frozen section of a market. For the chicharron most people use different pork cuts ( cushion meat, butt, shoulder, even pork leg) This case was pancetta or pork belly, we were served 5 small cubes about 1 inch, and they were 50% meat and 50% fat The meat portion had a good taste , but the fat was undercooked. No comments about the salsa criolla 2.- Leche de Tigre This was not leche de Tigre, it was a plain fish ceviche served in an 8 oz glass. I need to admit that is was correctly executed and had a good flavor for ceviche. But i ask for the Leche, with has a different execution flavor and texture 3.- Causa rellena de pollo There are several techniques to make causa, but the main ingredient aside of the potato is " pasta de aji Amarillo". This causa didn't have the texture or right color, I know some people cut corners and use food coloring (BIJOL in some cases). IDK what was used here but it was not the yellow chili paste. The portion was generous, but i chew a piece of chicken skin that were not supposed to be there. 4.-No comments on the anticuchos as they out, and on the sandwich as it was never served. 5. Finally we ask for a leche volteada for dessert. This was tasty well prepared and the amount of sweetness of the syrup was just right. Prices were about what other places charged, but the amount of food were small food portions. However 2 items I believe are overpriced are: 2 Sodas (we were charged for Inkas, maybe same price) $ 8.50 1 Crema volteada $ 8.84 Subtotal bill $ 59.84 Tax $ 5.54 Tip $ 11.77 ( I always tip Let's say the waiter had a bad day and he is not responsible for the quality of the food) Total BIll $ 77.15. Will not come back to this place again Receipt photo included read more

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Well, I was hoping for something as potent as Pollo a la Brasa in Los Angeles, where the wood smoke permeates the chicken through to the bone, and the chicken is so juicy it tantalizes the mouth before it practically melts. Well, Peruvian Fuego did not reach that. Our waiter and staff was excellent and attentive, which was pleasing. And the patio was nice, although the music was a bit loud. We ordered empanadas and two chickens. The empanadas were tasty. A bit different in texture than what I'm used to, but the filling was nice....beef, onions, raisins. But the chicken? Even though these were supposedly smoked, I smelled only the faintest of smoke. The birds had ZERO juiciness, although they were reasonably tender. I guess I got used to that huge rotating rotisserie at the place I mentioned in Los Angeles with 100 birds going at any time, so what you got was right out of the fire. Here, the chicken tasted it it may have been very lightly smoked and then reheated a day or two later. That may or may not be the case, but It just wasn't special. It was marginally better than El Pollo Loco. Update: 1 day later after being in the fridge, I could taste the smokiness much more prominently. I shredded the remaining chicken (breasts and wings), simmered it in lime juice and chicken brothn to make it tender, and had it in tacos. Delicious! The rice was good. The salads ok--fresh but not really dressed. I didn't like their aji. I'd like to try some other items. They have a nice full Peruvian menu. But all in all, the food I had didn't grab me enough to make me want to come running back. read more

April 2026 - dinner service Fish (swai) ceviche was a good start for an appetizer- good for a single person We got lucky with the last portion of half chicken for the day with a side of chaufa and Fries - juicy and the skin had a great taste - my kids loved the green and red ajis that came with them Saltado is a must try - we had the chicken Lomo Saltado - the soy sauce at the bottom mixed with the fries, veggies and the chicken just elevated the dish Flan was a recommendation from one if the staff and it was a brilliant one - finished in 60 seconds lol Great service and food ! read more

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I was in town for "business" reasons and asked "locals" here what they recommended as must eats... hence, I ended up here. OVERALL: The quality is a miss. The proportional quantity is a miss. This place is a miss. CEVICHE MIXTO: Mussels overcooked (there was only one and without the shell). Shrimp bordering on overcooked. Squid is alright and the best part of the seafood mix. Fish is raw (as expected) but the texture was unsettling. Loved the included blend of "corn" from steamed to salted crisp. LOMO SALTADO: LOMO = beef. Omg, the yuca fries were 3x the amount of meat. Half of the chunks of beef were rock hard. The other half of the beef were moderately tender. The red onions were half cooked but delicious. The rice was overcooked. The sauce / base was delicious. ***YES MAKE SURE YOU TRY THE GREEN SAUCE!!!*** INCA KOLA: Artificially delicious. It tasted exactly like rock sugar candy on a stick from childhood. SERVICE: Male wait staff was kind and friendly as well as mildly attentive... still had to wave him down most of the time. However, it was terrible how he didn't forewarn us that solely hot water was $2. HOT WATER FOR $2!!! Never came to refill any of our beverages except offered us leftover water (hazy / cloudy glass bottles with 1/4 water left in them) as we were there 1 hour before closing. Asked how we were doing once. AMBIANCE: Casual dining. Indoor and outdoor seating. We were the only table the entire time (...if this tells you anything). One pickup order. Service fees not automatically included. Booths, tables, chairs and utensils were dirty. Located in a plaza with a large free private parking lot. Would I come back? Definitely not but now I am definitely excited to try other establishments with Peruvian food. read more

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First time trying Peruvian food and Im already looking forward to the next time I can enjoy it! Think of Peruvian Fuego as a half tapas, half entree kind of menu with fresh and flavorful tastes. I went with the mussel ceviche and pork belly which didn't disappoint. The staff was also attentive and friendly despite the night getting busier! read more

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Stopped in for a quick to-go order and were pleasantly surprised. I can't remember exactly what we ordered, but we split a sandwich, had a rice dish, and a steak entrée that was absolutely out of this world. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The staff was friendly, the service was incredibly fast, and we really appreciated such a great meal on our first night in Palm Springs. read more

We had such an amazing experience here! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was exceptional. They took the time to walk us through the menu, explain which dishes were more traditional, and describe the different flavors and ingredients. It made the experience so much more enjoyable and helped us really appreciate what we were ordering. We ordered the chicha, leche de tigre, lomo saltado, and chicken saltado, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavors, and they were more than happy to break down the dishes and answer our questions. They even suggested several other traditional dishes for us to try on our next visit, which we are definitely looking forward to! To top it all off, they surprised us with lucuma ice cream on the house, and it was phenomenal! It was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to finish our meal. My partner and I will definitely be coming back to try all of the other dishes they recommended. It's not often you find a place that combines excellent food, genuine hospitality, and such great customer service. We left feeling very welcomed and excited to come back. Highly recommend! read more

Peruvian Fuego is a hidden gem that serves up authentic flavors with so much heart and soul. It's a family-owned spot, and you can really feel the love in every dish. José was absolutely wonderful--so kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. We tried the empanada (super flaky and packed with flavor!), the lomo saltado (a little overcooked but perfectly seasoned), sweet plantains, and the appetizer sampler, which had crispy yuca fries, fresh fish ceviche, and potatoes topped with their creamy signature sauce. Everything was chef's kiss--so satisfying and full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy date night. Can't wait to come back and try more! Support small businesses like this one--you won't regret it. read more

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Really intense flavors. Great variety on the menu. Perfect little hole in the wall spot when you want something different. Will make sure to eat here every time we are in Palm Springs. Delicious! read more

I chose this place for lunch and wish I chose somewhere else. I ordered the lomo saltado with steak and the portion was tiny. I was done with the dish within 5 minutes, but sad to say, I wasn't impressed with the flavors. It was just salty, no specific flavor notes. I would have been okay with it at half the price, but the meal was $26 after taxes. Make the meals a better value, please. read more

Ordered to go. About a 5-10 min car drive home. Lomo saltado - beef was hard to chew; way overcooked. Chaufa shrimp - tasty fried rice with good amount of shrimp. Would order again. Chicharron with yucca fries - crispy pork with luscious layer of partly rendered fat. Fries were also crispy and soft on the inside. Only complaint, smaller portion compared to the other dishes ordered. Overall, a good meal. Don't forget to ask for the green sauce because it goes with everything! read more

Wow just wow! We were here for my husbands 40th birthday and we ended up coming back 3 times while we were here. We tried the aguadito, lomo saltado, aji gallina, chaufa rotisserie,tamal, ceviche, lacuma ice cream, maracuya sour, and chicha morada sour. EVERY SINGLE THING WE ORDERED WAS DELICIOUS!!!!! The aguadito was literally a home cooked meal that touches your soul! I got it as much as I could. The ceviche had such good flavor. The rotisserie chicken was so well cooked. The maracuya and chicha sour drinks were amazing! Both have sweet profiles but their not over powering. I added Tajin on my rim! We were so happy with everything we got and it felt like your grandmother was in the back cooking your food! Not only was the food delicious but the servers were so friendly and attentive. There was a nice and intimate ambiance with seating both inside and outside. Sorry we didn't have more pictures, we dove into quickly and licked our plates! We will be back every time we are back in Palm Springs. read more

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I'm Peruvian and I approve Fuego restaurant. Authentic flavor and fresh ingredients. Like the food in Peru but in Palm Springs.

We have to come back before heading home !!! Best ceviche!!! Love the chicha morada!! Home made !! read more

Came on a perfect summer day and was craving ceviche. Fresh and exactly what I needed. Paired it with a tasty empanada and a refreshing Inca Kola for the perfect combo. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Peruvian Fuego. This is a fairly small restaurant in a shopping center with beautiful Peruvian decor; a great spot for a date. My partner and I were promptly seated and the staff were attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a couple of drinks, the Pilsner and chicha morada sour, and the chicha sour was delicious and well balanced. We decided to do various appetizers for food, so we ordered the following: cancha (5/5; a great small app with dried and crunchy corn that comes with great sauce), aguadito soup (5/5; the flavor of the broth was delicious, I added a little lime juice and it was perfect. The chicken and potato included are filling but not very flavorful so I focused on the broth), tamale (5.5/5; possibly the best tamale I've ever had. Amazing flavor and the pickled onions and sauce paired perfectly), chicharron con yucca (4.5/5; very crispy pieces of pork belly with a few yucca fries. Again, the pickled onions were a nice touch. The dish definitely needed the sauce because the main components were both quite dry), mussels ceviche/choros a la chalaca (5/5; very fresh mussels and all of the toppings paired well together. Overall, we had an awesome dinner and every dish was satisfying and tasty. read more

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El fin de semana visitamos Palms springs, y descubrimos este lugar de comida Peruana, muy delicioso todo, pedimos el trio como appetizer, recomendación de la chica que nos atendió, yo ordené un tallarín verde con pollo, lo máximo. El servicio excelente! Cada vez que vaya a Palms Spring regresare a comer a Peruvian Fuego read more

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Although Peruvian Fuego has a broad amount of food on their menu, we seized upon them having pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), and went straight for that. I ordered the half chicken with rice and salad. The chicken was juicy, marinated just right, and had great flavor. My wife had tallerines verdes with some pollo a la brasa, and she immediately loved it, and she's not even always a big chicken fan. Both dinners came with sauce, one of them having a little bit of a "kick" to it, and both being complex and delicious. I've been to Peru twice, and have been a fan of pollo a la brasa for quite some time, so I was happy to find a place that not only serves it, but does it well. The service was excellent, with our waiter, Jose, formerly from Lima. I forgot to mention that the chicha morada, a sweetened blue corn drink, was also delicious. And yes, they have Inka Cola. I know that will make some of you happy. When we were in Peru, we used to joke that if you could turn bubble gum into a soft drink, it'd be Inka Cola. Definitely recommended. And sorry, I forgot to take photos, so you'll just have to suffer without them, haha! But we will return!! read more

Absolutely loved our experience at this Peruvian restaurant! We ordered the fish ceviche, the pan con chicharrón sandwich, and Papa a la Huancaína and everything was excellent! Fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The owner was incredibly nice and welcoming, the decor was beautiful, and the restaurant was very clean. You can tell they take pride in both their food and their establishment. Highly recommend! Go visit and support this great local restaurant. You won't be disappointed! read more

I discover this place three weeks ago with my boyfriend we both loved the ceviche and the rest, we came back last week and the waitress gave me an attitude, she forgot to give us utensils and when I asked for them she said that in Mexico we eat with our hands which isn't true, I didn't pay attention to that, but that second time the lomo salteado was tuff I didn't eat it and the worst was the ticket they over charge us the shrimp ceviche was charged for 24 dollars in the menus is 12, they over charge us over 25 dollars total, my boyfriend was disappointed because he really liked it, but we're not coming back ever, owner, look good for your employees they could ruin your restaurant, I think they will remember who we are, specially the waitress read more

The food and the cocktails were amazing. We had a great server named Sarah. This is one of the best meals I've had in Palm Springs. There are two suggestions that would make the restaurant even better. It would be great to add some plant based proteins to the chaufa such as a tofu. And using impossible burger in one of their top beef dishes would be appreciated. The decor could be improved. The chauffa, ceviche, and drinks were SO tasty! read more

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From service to food, everything was great. Chicha morada was delicious, lomo saltado tender, ceviche fresh, and fried rice I can eat more than I should. Flan to close the deal - just the right amount of sweetness. It's located in an unassuming strip mall with plenty of parking. It is not going to be in the touristy area of the desert, which I kinda like especially when looking for good Peruvian food. read more

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A restaurant that serves meals with flavor!!! I don't understand why that's soo hard for most places but this place nailed it. Ate here 2 nights in a row. Excellent. Great flavors. Great service. The ambiance will fool you - this is no fancy 5 star but the food is excellent!!! read more

The quality of the food was extremely poor things were dried out. I had a fish sandwich. The onions that they used must've been three days old. It was strong as could be in the sandwich. Someone else had chicken that was dried out. Another person had muscles, and that was strong on the onions as well. there was extreme smoke coming from the kitchen. Nothing to make you leave, but it came into the dining area. read more

We were visiting our daughter in Palm Springs from San Francisco. This is the 2nd time we stoped by at this restaurant. The owner, Hyron, is absolutely amazing. He's incredibly passionate about his restaurant, and it truly shows in every aspect of the dining experience. His customer service is exceptional, and the food is outstanding. Honestly, I'd come back just for his hospitality alone. He is warm, kind, and genuinely engaging. He happily accommodates food modifications, offers thoughtful recommendations, and goes out of his way to make guests feel comfortable. Whether it's changing the TV channel to something you'd like to watch, stopping by for a friendly conversation, or simply ensuring you're enjoying your meal, he makes you feel valued. He's generous with portions, never rushes you, and creates an atmosphere that feels welcoming and personal. It's rare to find someone who cares so much about both the food and the overall customer experience. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning. read more

By far one of the best Peruvian restaurants I've been to. The food and drinks were full of flavor. I ordered the pescado frito, which was cooked perfectly, and my husband had the bistec a lo pobre. We also shared the papa a la huancaína, which had great flavor and reminded me of how my grandma in Peru used to make it--different, but still very good. The only downside for me was the arroz chaufa. I ordered it instead of white rice, but it tasted more like Chinese fried rice rather than traditional Peruvian chaufa. Also, my husband's steak was cut thinner than the usual thick cut most places serve, though it still had good flavor. For drinks, I had the chicha morada cosmopolitan and my husband ordered a pisco sour--both were on point. Overall, for the time and effort they put into the food, it's definitely worth the price. Service was a bit slow, but in the end, it paid off. read more

Ordered the lomo and pollo saltado- soooo good! Seasoned perfectly, meat was tender and they were both very tasty. Service was good and it was a pretty chill location. I read more

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I remember when this place opened just as the Pandemic was starting. I use to go there for take-out about twice a month. I love the food there and I have continued going back all these years. My favorite is the Talarin Saltiado with Chicken. SOOOO GOOOD! read more

I'm so glad I came in. I haven't had Peruvian food in a while and this did not disappoint. First of all, I was greeted at the door when I exited my car. Super welcoming customer service! I had tuna causa because it was hot outside and I wanted something light. Tangy and not too heavy just as advertised. The star however was the chicken and shrimp lomo saltado. I always get beef and I asked the hostess, Sara, what she favors and she said shrimp and chicken. Enough said. This is where magic happened. The chicken was crispy and they were generous with the shrimp. The chicken is never crispy when I order it somewhere else. It's just stir fried. That's what made this chicken saltado special. I'm Asian and I thought the scoop of rice would be modest, but it's was just right. Sara was a superstar. That was my experience. Everything was just right! I will be back. read more

Hey friends this place serves delicious food. Plaintains cooked to perfection! The fried rice was seasoned perfectly!. However the beef in the soltando was a little tough and only three shrimps in the rice and there was an extra charge of $13.00. I love this place only want them to do a little better read more

TL;DR: friendly service, food was delicious A last minute decision - we were at the grocery store trying to decide where to go for lunch when someone suggested we just do takeout and bring the food back for our group in our Airbnb in Palm Springs. After a quick Google maps search, I came upon Peruvian Fuego which checked the boxes for everyone. We hopped over to order, and the service staff were super nice and friendly. Wait time was about 30 minutes for them to get the food together which is reasonable and would have been perfect if we were the type to call ahead to order. The restaurant itself is quite small and cosy, they have an outdoor seating area as well. Ventilation wasn't the best in there since the kitchen was open to the dining room so that's something to consider if you do end up dining in. We ended up getting: Lomo Saltado: one with chaufa, one with regular rice. Was delicious, a bit on the salty side but paired fine with a carb. Pretty generous with the meat and fries. Causa with lomo saltado: also delicious since it was the same lomo saltado as the above. I liked the mashed potatoes. Ceviche mixto: deliciously refreshing in the heat! Had a good amount of fish, and other seafood. Pollo a la brasa: we got a half chicken which was juicy, even the breast meat. It was well seasoned and had overall good flavor. We didn't get a side included since we only wanted a salad and got that separately. Aji de gallina: deliciously creamy, the chicken was shredded and a little dry but the sauce fixed it all. Went perfectly with the rice, hard boiled egg and potatoes on the side. read more

Celebrating a graduation for one of our oldest and stopped in this restaurant. We didn't have a reservation . Quick sitting and great service. This location provides great music and fun environment. The food was excellent Restroom clean Plenty of parking read more

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Glad we found this small Peruvian spot in a big plaza. The shrimp ceviche was a generous portion and deeelicious - a must try! The beef for the Lomo Saltado was unfortunately on the dry side, but the flavor was there. We placed a large order for pick up and the waitress was super friendly and attentive, everything was correct when we brought it back. Will def stop by again on our next trip out here. read more

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Friendly service and very nice food! Located in a plaza so easy to park. The chicharron is very crispy and has a great flavor. The lucuma ice cream is a must try! Very unique sweetness and fragrance, almost like maple syrup. read more

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Friendly service, distinctive meals prepared with creativity and careful attention. We'll be going back again and again!

Peruvian cuisine is new to me and I tend to get the lomo saltado since it's one of the only dishes I'm familiar with. After visiting Peruvian Fuego, I realized that I need more Peruvian food in my life. I got the tallarines verdes with steak and I loved it. The green sauce was delicious. The ceviche tasted fresh and the additions of corn was a great touch. I enjoyed both dishes very much. The employees are nice and friendly. The restaurant exudes a welcoming feeling. read more

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We ordered delivery so no pictures but I can tell you that the flavor of Peruvian Chicken is amazing!!! I really recommend this place. Definitely on my repeat list. Can't wait to try all the other interesting stuff on the menu. read more

10/10 Ordered 2 orders of Yuca Fries (6 pieces per order) Chicharron con yuca nice and crispy flavorful pork belly Half a chicken (succulent) Mixto Ceviche 2 orders of Tallarines verdes beef (Creamy pasta) Then dessert had the ice cream and bread pudding- worth it! Thanks for serving us Alberto! Great ambiance and can serve 6 people easy read more

Great food and service, highly recommend this place. Definitely will be going back with more people