The food was really good! the service was terrible. I give it 5 stars because in reality I would totally come back. It's hard to find a really good, tasty Peruvian food for me because I am Peruvian and picky. I just probably will take it to go since the waitress didn't even acknowledge us for a while to take our order. Gave us the wrong food even though we were asked twice to confirm. Anyway, can't take the credit away from the chef and will come back. read more

Clean place, amicable staff, and great service. Highly recommend visiting! Great tasking food read more

Puro Sabor - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

See all

The second great Peruvian place I have tried! Had dinner with friends and everything is just amazing!!! Their rice is flavorful, the ceviche is perfect, and the Yuca is the best appetizer I have had in a while! Our server, Roxanne took care of us. Here are the photos of some of the food we ordered. The restroom and the place are clean, the service is quick and everything is fresh. You won't regret eating here! 5/5 read more

See all

This is the best Peruvian restaurant in the valley. They serve an amazing dishes, especially their ceviche Pescado, and all the other dishes are very, very good. Great service. Everything is great. No complaints about this restaurant. I really highly recommend this place if you want read more

Puro Sabor - Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Love Peruvian food! Can really say it's one of the best Latin foods! The seafood is amazing!

I have been to Puro Sabor a couple of times and the food and service has always been great. The food is always fresh and seems like it's cooked to order. I have tried the chicken soup, Yuka Frita, the Steak Lomo Saltado, Passion fruit juice, a seafood plate appetizer and it has all been delicious. I will definitely be back and recommend trying them out if you like Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant itself is kept very clean and tidy. read more

I'm so disappointed. I called on Friday, May 9, 2025 asking if it was going to be open on Sunday for Mother's Day. Yes, I was told and no need for reservation. What time do you open, I asked. The lady responded, at 10:00am. Great! Well, my family and I were there exactly at 10:00am and it was no sign that someone was there. You could see through the glass doors. We waited like five minutes and called. No answer! We don't plan to come back. read more

My new spot! I'm so glad I found this place, the food is delicious, fresh, made with attention to detail and served with a nice presentation, even on take outs. I tried Lomo Saltado and Papa a la Huancaina, I was blown away with the flavoring and quality of its ingredients. I dished the other overpriced and food stingy Peruvian restaurant I used to go to. Puro Sabor it's a hidden gem and by far a much better restaurant. I can't wait to try other dishes read more

This place opens at 10:00a. While attempting to place an order in advance, there was no answer. We went to the restaurant to place an order in person at 11:00a and they were not open even though it was past their stated open hours. I could see someone inside the restaurant, but they refused to acknowledge me. Terrible service and very inconsiderate. read more

I came on a Wednesday at 10:13am and they were not open yet online and their sign says open at 9 am. read more

Puro Sabor - The entrance and how it says it's open Monday through Sunday from 9 am to 9pm - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

See all

Puro Sabor, Pero Mal Servico Let me tell you, the food at Puro Sabor was pure flavor--puro sabor--but the service? Well, that was a different story! Imagine this: I sit down, ready to dive into some delicious Peruvian food, and I notice there are no prices on the menu. So, I ask the waitress, and her solution? "Look on Google." Yep, you heard that right, Google! Feeling a bit adventurous, I asked again, and she confidently says, "Don't worry, I know the prices in my head." Well, I don't know about you, but I prefer my prices on the menu, not stored in someone's brain! When I mentioned I wanted to speak to someone about the menu, she passed the buck with, "You'll have to talk to the manager." Meanwhile, I'm sitting there thinking, "Is the manager also on Google?" To be honest, I've had way better service at Chio's Peruvian Restaurant, where they're on top of things--prices included! The staff there makes sure you're well taken care of, no Google search required. All that said, the food at Puro Sabor? It was delicious. If only the service had matched the flavor! read more

See all

Got the food to go but it was all delicious! Definitely recommend Papa a la Huancaina. I also got the Tallarines Verde con Bistec yum! There was also this green sauce that came with the meal it was very tasty a little spicy at first but I adjusted. The portions were decent for the price I feel. read more

Puro Sabor - Tallarines Verde con Bistec - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Never open despite hours listed :( Good food but never open Unless you going to drive by and hope they open I suggest you go elsewhere read more

My favorite Peruvian restaurant in the valley. So authentic and delicious. Wonderful service. I always get the lomo saltado & an Inca cola. Perfection. read more

Puro Sabor - Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Good food (very flavorful), good service and good ambiance. Parking is a little tight, but who cares when they have good food! read more

One of the best Peruvian spots in the valley! Been coming for years and the food always delicious. Plus, the service is a 10/10. read more

Puro Sabor - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I love the food here but let me tell you the staff are not welcoming they always have a rude face they never welcome you I mean it's a business. Why have a care de fuchi face it's not the first time it's my local go to for Peruvian food. I keep giving them chances but honestly at this point I'm done coming here. Like if we owe you guy's something. Please better your behavior. read more

Awesome food will return to this five star place Good price for great food and sodas inca read more

Lo más rico ! Im Peruvian and this is as authentic as it gets , I come Here regularly. Everything is amazing ! read more

Puro Sabor - Pollo Saltado de Pollo - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Food is amazing!! Felt at home! Lomo saltado and ceviche are my favorite. I will be back very soon

The food is ok, nothing special. But is one of those restaurants that serve bread without butter. Also the menu has no prices, the online menu has different prices than the server tells you. Its the first restaurant I have been where the menu has no prices! read more

I'm Peruvian so when I say this place is like eating at my grandmother's, IT'S LEGIT. Flavorful and authentic, small space with touches of Peruvian decor, the Lucuma, Bon Bon, D'Onofrio ice cream ... sigh. It's simple dining that is so delicious. The owner knows what she is doing and has the best selection of plates and desserts. My go to spot whenever I'm in the valley (and have also driven an hour to get a piece of home). read more

Absolutely delicious!! I got the steak saltados and it was some of the best steak I have ever had. We started with the fried plantain appetizer which were super hot and fresh and had a lovely acidity. A wonderful start to our meal! I would also highly recommend the seafood pasta which has a wonderful, flavorful, and creamy sauce that really made the dish stand out. The chaufa (fried rice) is another great choice which we also got for the table. Overall, great meal, great ambience, and quick service with beautiful music playing in the background of our delicious meal. read more

Just had the choros a la Chalaca here for the first time. They're steamed mussels served on the half-shell with a marinade of citrus, onions, corn, chiles, and other flavors. The effect is like a mussel ceviche and it's one of the most flavorful things I've had in a long time. The aji verde here is tasty and packs a nice punch, more capsaicin than garlic. I was excited about the causa rellena, as I don't see it on menus often in Peruvian restaurants in LA. I've had a fondness for this dish since trying it at a Peruvian-run restaurant in my home town. It was good, though not quite matching my reminiscences of Olinda's from the 1990s. Puro Sabor serves it as a slice from a roll, rather than a stuffed ovoid or ball; it's served cold with a small salad of marinated onions on the side. Service is friendly and happy to explain the dishes. I'm curious about a board listing guisos that are not on the printed menu. They also have an intriguing list of Peruvian desserts. Need to come back. read more

Puro Sabor - Choros a la Chalaca (steamed mussels topped with a ceviche-like marinade of citrus, onions, corn) - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

See all

Great food but staff has changed. There was a lady who worked here for years and now she's gone. She was always attentive and friendly. I've been there twice after she left and his the not the same anymore. I believe the cooks are different as well. After my wife and I were served she did not stop once to ask how was the food nor did we get a refill. Would not be my go to place anymore read more

I love eating at Puro Sabor, it's the best authentic Peruvian Restaurant in the Valley hands down! Service is great & they are very attentive. The vibe is just right. 6 stars out of 5! read more

We ordered Patita con Maní, Anticuchos, Yucca a la Huancaina and Jalea. Everything was very good except the Jalea. It just tasted like the oil they used was old or something. Specially for it to cost $35.99 I expected a delicious Jalea The waitress was not very friendly, maybe she was having a bad day. I would definitely come back. read more

We came by for lunch for a friend's birthday as it is one of his favorite Peruvian restaurants - and him being Peruvian, I trusted his instinct and favoritism! When we walked in, it was a bit shocking to see a completely empty restaurant and although we came for an early lunch around 11:30, even when we left at 12:30 the place only had one other table . . . not a great sign. The waitress was nice but she only spoke Spanish. Luckily in our group of 4, there were two Spanish-speaking co-workers but it wouldn't be great for a group or person who does not speak English and tries to change something in their order. Just my two cents. I ordered the Lomo Soltada and initially asked to substitute the rice with plantains, to which (through translation) I was informed that the waitress didn't want to serve me plantains because they were still green . . .uh what? Plantains are almost always "green" and they get cooked anyway so it's not like I'm being served raw green plantains but whatever. The food is plentiful. The steak in my dish was tender well marinated, and the vegetables were cooked well. The sauce was decent, nothing spectacular but still well seasoned too. They definitely skimp on the meat and load up the dish with the veggies and thick cut fries, which become soggy while sitting in the sauce. It seems they made my dish and let it sit before bringing it out with the rest as it was really soggy. Overall for $14, it wasn't worth it. Too little meat and not enough flavor for it. I don't think it is a place I would return or recommend. read more

Puro Sabor - Lomo soltada - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

La comida es deliciosa y todo muy fresco ,mi platillo favorito es tallarín salteado de mariscos.excelente servicio.

AMAZING authentic peruvian food. One of the best I've ever eaten in LA and would recommend to any South American

Small restaurant but easy to find and easy street parking. We ordered the mixed seafood ceviche. You can get it spicy or not - I ordered spicy and it was a little too spicy for me but still soooo delicious. The seafood was flavorful and side dishes of corn and potato were really good with it. We also had the Lomo Saltado which is a popular Peruvian dish and definitely another good flavorful choice. Service was great, even if it looked like only 1 person was working that night. The meal was bit pricier than I expected but the food was delicious and I would definitely return. read more

Went here three times hoping it would get better but it didn't. The rice had absolutely no flavor at all, the chicken was round, hard and no taste either. The meat with the noodles was the worst I have ever eaten. The meat was sliced so thin that when it's cooked, it's dry and hard, the noodles are so heavy. I've eaten this plate before but the item is made with Linguine noodles. Not a bit of juice in this dish, very, very dry. ​Will not be going back here. read more

Servicio horrible mesera grosera sin ganas de servir menos atender gente Horrible service, waitress was rude and unwilling to serve. Acting like we were doing her a favor. read more

When I'm in CA for a visit. This place is a must stop for lunch. Delicious food!! I work at the courthouse when I'm here so I mak

Overpriced and food wasn't good. I was also charged for 3 orders of Alfajors that I never got.

Some of the best Peruvian food... my friends and I preordered our specific to go order and they wrapped up all the items securely so there was no spillage. I'm a fan of the lomo saltado with beef and chicken and my friends ordered a shrimp saltado and soup. Very generous portions of food and consistently good food. If you are in a rush call ahead and they can set up the food to be ready upon arrival so helps during lunch hour rush... definitely worth checking out. read more

Puro Sabor is an authentic Peruvian restaurant offering a variety of dishes. The price point is a bit high for a restaurant situated in the area of Van Nuys. There's plenty of parking in the back where you can enter from. To start each person is served a loaf of bread with butter and a green chili chimichurri- like sauce. It's super spicy and super addicting. 5 of us ordered a different plate so we can try each others foods. I ordered the 'picante de camarones' based on the Yelp reviews. I expected a spicy shrimp curry. Instead it tasted like shrimp mixed with nacho cheese. Although it was tasty, I was underwhelmed with my dish. The fish ceviche was also underwhelming. With hepping amounts of onions on a bed of fish we expected more than a light salad for $16.50. Saltado de Lomo y Camarones was by far the best dish we ordered. The typical rib eye steak & shrimp with carmalized onions. The flavors were on point and if I ever comeback then I'll be sure to order this. I am a huge tamale fan and I really wanted to try it here but it was $8 when I'm used to paying $2 lol I thought for that price maybe it's big and comes with rice and potatoes on the side but the server told us it's just a typical tamale. Overall I had an ok experience. The restaurant is nice and clean. The food was good and the menu had a nice variety but it was extremely over priced compared to other restaurants in the area. Also some of the food was underwhelming. read more

See all

WARNING BUFFET IS GONE. Don't believe their website no second Wednesday of the month buffet. Drove all the way over there for nothing.

Every time I'm in the area and I have a chance to eat here, I do it! The food is really good, authentic! The service is great as well. Also, every 2nd Wednesday of the month, they have a buffet style Lunch - you can't miss this one! Lots of different kind of meals. Buen Provecho read more

Puro Sabor - I asked for the special of the day, and yummy! Lentils with chicken and as a starter soup Of course, I had to accompanied w/Inca Kola - Latin American Near Me - Van Nuys, California

See all

First and last time I order takeout from this restaurant. I placed my order well before they closed; yet for whatever reason my order was never made and cancelled well pst the estimated delivery time. Then when I tried to make an order from another Peruvian restaurant they were all closed already. Beyond hungry and furious. read more