We've been meaning to try this place because it's one of our favorite cuisines and it's not too far from the house. We're glad we went! The food was great; it even impressed my Peruvian husband who cooks this cuisine better than any restaurant. The place is popular and the prices are a bit better than other Peruvian restaurants. That in itself makes us want to return again in the future. The service was good, but be aware that they don't have liqour so no pisco sours. They do have wine and beer though. They also have chicha morada which was great and even a small freezer with goodies like lucuma icecream to take home! read more

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Value 5/5 Me and my family love coming here. Nice, clean restaurant, great and fast service and the food is amazing. Good portions of food, not too expensive, my favorite Peruvian restaurant in Tampa. I got the Chupe the Pescado and the Pescado Frito, so good! Highly recommend this place! read more

Señor Rocoto - Pescado Frito - Peruvian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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No me gusto el sabor ni la calidad de la comida en este sitio , es un lugar pequeño y deberian mejorar la apariencia , arreglar un poco , el caldo de pollo realmente no se sabia que era , no creo regresemos read more

Honestly I don't understand the low ratings. What can I say about this place: huge portions, great food and unbelievable pricing. We came in for lunch and for $10 you get a huge bowl of soup, and then an entree (that comes with two sides). I honestly don't know how they are making money, the portions were huge and the food was really good. Highly recommend trying this place out. Good chance you will leave happy. read more

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The "Trio Marino" was very well made. First of all, the ceviche was great, it didn't have too much or too little onion and the fish was very tender; The rice was also great with a good balance between all the different types of sea food in it. The fried calamari had a crispy exterior with a tender inside texture to it, and overall everything was very tasty. Other than taste, the portions were very generous, I barely finished half of everything before I was full. The service was a little slow at times and could have been better but they got the job done. Finally, the ambient was pretty chill and it was an enjoyable experience. Finally rating 9.5/10 Price around 25 bucks read more

Friendly, casual and so tasty! We have been searching for some authentic Peruvian food in Tampa, and this is the very best we have found! Delicious ceviche, tallarines verde, and lomo saltado. Their ají verde was very very good -- perfect spice level. Looking forward to going back again and trying more dishes. read more

Portions sizes are huge, food is tasty, and prices are great. Good place to go with family because of its homey vibe. You can't go wrong going there. Only downsize is Parking but it doesn't stop me from going. read more

OH MY STARS - returned to Sr. Rocoto recently and I can't get over how insanely delicious their Ceviche Pescado is! I have been running around Tampa once again to figure out the #1 Pervuian spot is and this place has dethroned Happy Fish because not only is it a couple bucks less, they give a heaping amount of Ceviche Pescado to leave me with leftovers whereas at Happy Fish I was close to paying $19 and left hungry. They make the Ceviche fresh and love how spicy their hot sauce is. They do take a shortcut by not giving you Cancha (crunchy corn), which I do miss a little, but they make it up with the insane amount of Ceviche you get for about $15. In the past, I also ordered Lomo Saltado. It's a good amount served as well. This is a mom/pop restaurant, so seating is cozy and limited just like the parking. I'm coming back here more often now! read more

Señor Rocoto - Spicy Ceviche $15.50 - Peruvian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I am not Peruvian but a big fan of Peruvian food, first not much parking, very hard to find parking, but was able to find a spot after many turns..... Food was substandard, expected better since they are somewhat using a famous los angeles Peruvian restaurant name of EL ROCOTO, I figured go try it since it was recommended by a Peruvian nurse I met in st pete, food was not even close the chaufa special, the chicken, and steak meat was overly cooked dry and too hard, this was at 2pm, not like it was cooked earlier and left stale, being middle of the day, however the pork chop plate dinner was good as was told by my other guest, check out was excessively long seems our waiter continued to overlook our service once he served us he never came back so I had to get up and order to go boxes and order dessert in which the checker thought we were taking it home I said no we want to eat it here, but your guy has not attended us like we were invisible , but now that we were also paying for our checkout now he shows up, he did then take the boxes to our table ......now ? ... ......this place seems to get busy but I've had better so if anyone does ever go to los angeles stop at the real ROCOTO same owner founder for them....one in certitos or a diff one EL POLLO INCA, top best in all of the country but in Los Angeles....El señor rocoto is a knock off, and not a do over.....there is another Peruvian place across from El señor rocoto, I will try next time, maybe same owner but maybe a diff cook over there.....but never again at this place...good luck read more

Found a gem - Señor Roco is a delicious and authentic Peruvian Restaurant in Town n Country. We had the Leche de Tigre de Pescado, Arroz Chaufa con Marisco, and the Pescado Frito Entero con Arroz Yuca Frita y Sarza. All the plates tasted delicious. Very large portions so we had plenty of food to go. The service was amazing. The ambiance is homie, felt like I was in a restaurant in Peru. Buen Provecho!! read more

Señor Rocoto - Pescado Frito Entero con Arroz Yuca Frita y Sarza - Peruvian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Went on a Sunday for lunch and the food was great. We got a ceviche to start and it was very tasty. our waiter was friendly and nice. Then we got the rice with shrimp arroz chaufa and the beef with french fries lomo saltado. They were both filling and the portions were big that we ended up taking half of it to go. This is a simple nicely decorated restaurant great if you're in the mood for Peruvian food. read more

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This restaurant always meets my expectations. Last time I ordered takeout I was a bit hesitant since takeout could mean smaller portions than dine in. But they were not SHY with the sizes. The price is worth it! And not to forget how quick they can have your order ready. read more

The Ambiance was good, we came in when they had open only us after a few mins like 10 people showed up. The service was fast and excellent. The food was amazing the anticuchos estaban riquísimos. (Delicious) tThe arroz chau fa mixto is the best. I would recommend this place to all my family and friends. read more

Fish was fresh and the sides are amazing. I can't speak to whether this is authentic Peruvian food, but I can say that I loved my meal. I came for lunch at noon on a Friday and it was pretty empty so service was quick. The dishes seemed to be priced between $13-$16 and you get a lot for that price. I got the Ceviche Mixto and tried the tostones, sweet plantains and yucca. Out of the sides, the yucca was my favorite. I'm used to tostones and yucca coming with a sauce, but neither did and to be honest, they didn't need them. They are large portions and they taste best fresh. I took home a bit of everything and although the yucca and sweet plantains were still pretty good, you definitely want to finish the tostones when they are fresh out of the fryer! The Ceviche Mixto was also very good. The fish was delicious and I felt really healthy eating it. The portion size was huge so I ended up eating it for dinner too. Sarah R. got the chicken fried rice and her plate looked like it could feed at least two and a half people. I tried the purple corn drink and it was really good. It is sweetened with other fruit. They only had one dessert and it was described as a flan bread pudding. I thought it had a great taste and it definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. Atmosphere is a bit hole in the wall. You definitely come here for the food! Service was pretty attentive, so I didn't have the problems that other Yelpers have written about. I will definitely go back! read more

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I LOVE Peruvian food! It's actually one of the top faves for me. So when my Peruvian friend told me this was her favorite in Tampa, I knew I had to check it out!! Back in the day, at least ten years ago, this location use to be El Mofongazo. It was pretty popular and I'd only been once because I'm never in the area. At this time, to my delight, I walk in, and everyone around me speaks Spanish. You know this is legit food, when everyone speaks Spanish here! It was pretty packed too but the wait wasn't bad at all. I didn't think much of this place at first, but we were quite satisfied. Their plates here are mountainous. So we ordered anticuchos which are beef heart. They are flavorful and the pieces were huge. Our entrees were the steak with pesto noodles and the fish with the yellow cream sauce. Everything we ordered was amazing and flavorful. The service at first was very shotty, but it got much better. Maybe the first guy was new but two other guys assisted us at our table as well and made it much better. This was a nice surprise and I would definitely be back. It's definitely served as family style so share everything because there's so much to go around!! read more

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We came for lunch and while the service was pretty nonexistent at first, it really turned around during our visit. I ordered the mixed seafood ceviche, while the rest of the group also ordered seafood and a vegetarian fried rice. The portions here are extremely generous so great for sharing. I really loved the ceviche, it was loaded with seafood with just right amount of spice! We ended up sharing everything since there was so much food. I'm not a rice person but I loved the vegetarian fried rice. The yuca fries were also very good. It was my aunt's birthday so we got her some flan and they were nice enough to put a candle on it. This is a super casual place so the service is not very attentive but the food was truly delicious. read more

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Señor Rocoto's food was delicious. I would recommend it. Something I didn't like was that the server was rushing us to place the order, and I wanted to order the appetizer first, then the main dishes, but the server was I recommend you to order everything at once because it would take forever, but it didn't. read more

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la mujer mánager trata a los meseros súper mal y los grita cuando ellos hacen su trabajo súper bien, y ella no valora mi hermano Luis que trabaja allá como mesero y es el mejor osea como van a tratar familia que trabaja ahí así read more

Food was very tasty. Rotisserie chicken tender and flavorful. Sauces were on point. Will definitely bring others to enjoy like I did!

The server who had provided really awful service before is no longer working at señor Rocoto. Every time I've been since has been nothing short of awesome! This place has the best Peruvian foodie tampa in my opinion - it's fresh, authentic, and delicious! By now, I've tried several tasty dishes. Here are some of my faves: * ceviche de pescado (duh!) - traditional ceviche which is raw white fish marinated in lime juice and comes with choclo (large corn), sweet potato, and onions. I always order it spicy! * leche de tigre de pescado - ceviche on steroids, super savory appetizer with juicy ceviche and extra seasoning. Just fish and onions in the juice, no corn or sweet potato. 10/10 * lomo saltado - steak, onions, tomatoes, fries mixed and served with a side of white rice. Kinda like stir fry. * arroz chaufa con pollo - essentially Peruvian Chinese fusion fried rice. * papa a la huancaina - potato slices with a creamy yellow sauce. If you're adventurous, check this place out! Peruvian food is gaining popularity and you want to get the good stuff. Don't be fooled by appearances, the chefs here know what they're doing! read more

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A hidden gem! This has become my new favorite restaurant. Every single dish has been exquisite so far and I'm always super impressed. Peruvian cuisine is very precise and I must say they have nailed it on every single dish so far! This is the first "Peruvian" restaurant in the tampa bay that offers such diverse dishes. There are several appetizer options and my favorite so far are the Causa de Pollo and the Crema de Rocoto. Each offer a different taste but very tasty indeed. The lunch meals range between $13-$16, great big portions. I love their fried fish, it has been one of the best ones I've ate in a really long time. The crispness is perfect and the texture and taste of the fish is cooked to perfection. The Seco de carne is also a winner, the meat is marinated over night and you can definitely taste the difference. The Peruvian white beans are exactly as I remember when I was a kid, not to mention they also include the red onion salad that pairs very well with the dish. I'd recommend any of the dishes I tried, service was great and very friendly staff. read more

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Awesome, food great service! Place is a bit small but it feels cozy. This place never disappoints....

We are not going back! I don't care how good the food is but these people are nasty! They close at 8:30pm and my husband went there to order food at 7:30pm, they closed the door on his face! People ignored him! Not to mention I was calling and they don't pick up the phone! Awful just awful! I know they don't care for what people has to say, but I know for sure people will stop going! Disgusting! They are lucky my husband went alone cause I would have made sure they listen to me! read more

The restaurant has this cozy and authentic feeling of a local Peruvian eatery. Tables are nicely spaced and I was given a choice to pick a table. The service was splendid! The waiter gave a nice overview of the daily specials! I started with chicken Causa - a delicious appetizer made of nicely cooked chicken meat paste, pressed between two layers of potatoes! The temperature and the spices on both are greatly complementing each other and simply melted in my mouth with each bite. I also had to try one of the most famous Peruvian seafood appetizers - Choros a la Chalaca. Six large mussels covered with an out-of-the-world mixture of corn, red onions tomatoes and cilantro! If one is a fan of a salty and sour taste, along with the crunchy deliciousness of all raw tastes of those veggies, then you have to try this! My specials menu selection was Seco de Carne. A delicious beef stew, cooked and spiced to perfection! It was juicy and tender to chew and I enjoyed every single bite. It came with a side of well cooked beans, yummy steamed white rice and perfectly spiced (salty and sour) raw red onions. Lastly, I thought it can't get any better of an affordable, pleasant, and delicious meal experience when I ran into the Alfajor! This traditional Peruvian alfajor cookie is filled with dulce de leche, shredded coconut and delicious almond after taste! Strongly recommend this Peruvian spot! read more

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Great food the chef is 100% Peruvian the food is excellent like in Peru, portions are right and fair prices.

Good Lomo Saltado. Service is ok. They don't give you a menu after you sit, which I found odd, after about 5-10 minutes I realized they didn't forget about it, you just have to go get your own menu (at the takeout counter) if you actually want to order food. Seems a very informal, relaxed atmosphere. We got the Yuca A la Huancaina for appetizer, which has large wedges of yuca, the sauce was supposedly spicy cheese sauce but it's very light and I thought barely noticeable, I didn't taste much at all. It would have been better with ketchup. Don't recommend the yuca. The loma saltado dish we shared between 2 people, it's a tasty dish with stirred fried beef, onions, tomatoes and soggy fries. The sauce sits at the bottom, make sure to mix it with the rice to add some taste. We came for a late lunch and the place was not croweded. Food came out very fast, probably 5 minutes after ordering. read more

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The food is excellent! Try the ceviche, the chaufa and jalea. All top exquisite

Authentic Peruvian food! This is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving Lomo Saltado or ceviche. The food comes out quickly and has all the traditional flavors that makes these dishes so delicious. It is a very affordable spot and has a pretty extensive menu with several traditional Peruvian dishes- in case you've never had it and would like to explore. If you're new to Tampa Bay Area and craving a taste of home, don't sleep on this place! read more

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Never been here and was going off reviews. Came in and the lady in the front just pointed to where we can sit with an attitude. We sit down and they come and 2 waiters asked what we wanted we asked for water with lemon. Water comes and lemons presented nice but warm water when I ask for ice he seemed bothered. So now we waiting for them to take our order and no one comes to us. They are in the front talking to the lady. Place is not packed and we just sitting there. After 10-13 minutes I just get up and leave. So let me guess this straight didn't want to service me because I'm not Peruvian or because your so rich you don't need customers. Don't come here and give them your money they don't appreciate it or think they better than you. I will be spreading the bad review on every platform I have. One of the worse in Tampa. OH AND YES THE BEST ONE! Lady in the front was not wearing a face mask and the waiter just had it hanging. Love it! So reporting it to the county. read more

The staff here were so helpful and patient. The portions were huge! We got chicken fried rice, fish and rice, and a dish with eggs, plantains, chicken cutlets and rice. Everything was so delicious and the leftovers lasted for days read more

This place is really close to where I live and decided to go check it out. I am half Peruvian and have not been to a Peruvian restaurant since I moved here so I decided to go. The place was more on the smaller-med size on a plaza type of area. Aesthetics were more on the simple side from what I remember. I went around June when things were slightly opening up and I was having bad luck with restaurants due to all the changes with Covid. I came here because my friend wanted to try Peruvian food and I was REALLY IMPRESSED. The portion size, the quality, the ingredients were fresh, totally exceeded my expectations. The service was very attentive and friendly. I am so happy that the closest Peruvian restaurant to me is THIS TASTY. read more

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Really enjoyed the breaded chicken, plantains, fried eggs, and fries. Are you kidding me? So much delicious food. Highly recommend eating family style rather as dishes are way to large for individual portions unless you want to take it home. Family run and friendly. Overall, great value and looking forward to going back again. read more

My fiancé is Peruvian and we are making our way around all Peruvian restaurants in the bay area. This one is right up the street from my house and we thoroughly enjoyed how delicious the food was. If you're Hispanic and you've been to our restaurants this one fits the bill, bring a friend who speak Spanish if you don't because they are authentic to their brand and the experience. Don't be shy to google some of the entrées, and be warned that they're spicy is out of this world so ask for water before you brave the flavor read more

Señor Rocoto - Peruvian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is one of my favorite Peruvian places in the Tampa Bay area. Love the options and big portions of the dishes. They have their homemade rocoto hot sauce hence the name that had a kick, but was great on everything. If you in the area and looking for a homey Peruvian place this is a great spot to check out. read more

*Bad* Napkins provided at request. Water provided at request. Lemon for Soups provided at Request. Ceviche Fish is Raw in the center. Parihuela Soup tastes like tomato soup from a can. Fried Yuca is abnormally dry like Corn Husk would taste like. Churrasco was NOT Churrasco Flank Skirt Steak *Good* Parihuela is huge Huancaina Sauce is good. Ceviche Tiger's Blood is good. The Music is Nostalgic read more

Have taken out twice for weekday business lunch - love the flavor, huge portion size, and friendly staff. When my daughter threw out the leftovers the first time, it almost started a riot - had to go back!! read more

First time at Señor Rocoto and we decided to come on Peruvian Independence Day. Restaurant was pretty packed but we were seated fast. Service was quick and food came out quick as well for being so busy. We started with the Ceviche mixto con Rocoto and it was really good! Only con was that there was a lot of calamari pieces compared to fish but overall good starter. My mom and sister also got the papa la huancaina and said it was good as well. Portions size were BIG & AWESOME, definitely get your money's worth! I ordered the Tallarine Verde and the tallarines had great flavor and the meat was also very flavorful that complimented the tallarines well. I had some of my sisters Arroz Chaufa and it had good flavor although it did taste like it had either too much ginger or sesame oil flavor. My mom ordered the Carapulcra and overall it was but she felt like it could of had more flavor and peanut into the sauce. Casual spot with great food options and we are also excited to come back to taste their Peruvian breakfast Overall being that we are Peruvian, the food was very good! I would definitely come back to try new dishes and we would also recommend others to come. read more

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After driving 1 hour this location was closed, the waitress said they have no food at 6:00 pm. So disappointed!!! Be ready to go to another place. read more

THE.BEST.PERUVIAN.RESTAURANT.IN. TAMPA. PERIOD!!! This spot reminds me of the best Peruvian restaurants in the USA in Passaic and Paterson NJ. No coincidence since the owner had a restaurant in NJ before coming to Tampa. Authentic Peruvian cuisine. Great prices and you get sooooo much food on your plate. Seriously. The best of Peru in Tampa!!! read more

Señor Rocoto - Delicious Ceviche and Papa a la Huancaina - Peruvian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

So. Very mixed about stopping here. We were told by some friends that food was great and portion were good. The beef and rice was delicious. A bit lite on the beef, but fantastic none the less. Rice with a fried egg on top. Almost a stew of potatoes, vegetables and rice. The beef heart was, not so good. Didn't seem like it had been marinated log enough (going on how we have had it at other Peruvian restaurants). Drinks were in cans and bottles. Fine with that. Service was quick, but the main meals came out at different times. We had finished the GF's plate by the time I got mine. We share. Now then, if you're not Hispanic don't expect a warm welcome. They just looked up from polishing the flatware and went back to polishing. After a few minutes we seated ourselves. If the folks behind us weren't greeted so well, I wouldn't have thought much about it. The waiter came over and was friendly as long as my Peruvian GF was talking. Then I spoke and well, the service was not quite the same after that. Also, ordering my be a bit tricky if you can't speak Spanish. Understand I wasn't treated poorly, more like they were just annoyed I was there. read more