Talk about such a wonderful experience. It's official we love Sol Inka. We had such a great experience not only for the delicious food but for the service Janeth gave us. We had our rehearsal dinner here for a party of 30. They walked us through the menu with the family style portions. Janeth really went above and beyond. She was very attentive and super fast on the refills and anything we needed. They really were so accommodating. They turned down the music for speeches and everything was so wonderful. Definitely suggest coming just to eat or any event that you have. It was great and we will be back! read more

Another walk down memory lane... I was first introduced to Peruvian food here when it was called Mario's. The name has changed but the food and service is still the same. There was no one inside and I sat down got the Pollo lomo saltado. It was tasty as ever! It helped that I was hungry and I actually finished the whole dish! The fries were not too soggy and the vegetables were not mush. The meat was a little on the salty side but it balanced with the rice. And how can I forget the magical green sauce! The ever present green sauce for every food item was available in the bottle...I think I could just drink it. Service was good and I was full and happy. read more

Sol Inka - Pollo Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

My new favorite restaurant!!! It was my first time here and I got the Lomo saltado and Tallarín de camarones! Wow I loved their noodles and the flavor of both these plates it was amazing!! Definitely coming back here!! And I loved the green spicy sauce! read more

Excellent food. Traditional peruvian food and great customer service I would highly recommend it!

Food and service was great. Lomo had great flavor! Food was ready very quickly. The server was friendly.

I've been coming to this place since I was a teenager. Everything has always been consistent & very flavorful. I always get the limo Saltado and it never disappoints. Today we decided to try the milanesa de pollo & it was very crispy & flavorful. The green sauce they give is so good with the bread & the Milanesa. One thing that was disappointing today was that our cups were not cleaned. My husbands cup had food on the outside & mine had lipstick stains on the top. Other that that, the service is really good & food is very fresh & flavorful! read more

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Food always so good, service fast and its like a nice family restaurant. We love going there with my children and grandchildren!

Love this place, so authentic and delicious. Service always on point. The best Peruvian beers nice and cold. My dads first time trying Peruvian food and he was astounded at the amazing flavors. 10/10 will always come here! read more

Sol Inka - Lomo Saltado and Jalea de Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

Today, was my first visit since it was called Mario's. Sadly i won't return. Owner, the lomo saltado was way over cooked low quality meat and over cooked it was tough I had to fight the cow to eat. The meat appears to be cut by a machine not by hand. The onions first layer should not be used it's NOT edible. The dish had 80% over cooked fries. The dish was dried. The rice was also dry. The only thing that was perfectly cooked was the tomatoes. I addressed my concern to the young lady. She stated the volume is because it's dinner portion. Of course, dinner price. Definitely not a smart comment. The dish should be proportional better quality meat and definitely not over cooked as well as not dry. I do understand it's made with wine and other spices. Lomo Saltado is your non Peruvian dish of choice so it should be made RIGHT. I hope these comments are used to improve your business discrepancies and NOT as a dissatisfied client. In closing, you are simply missing a little pride in your dish for a better customer experience. Thank you. read more

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1st visit to Sol Inka! Restaurant looks clean, lots of space. Decorations are simple, looks like an 80's diner. Our server Ebelynee, was pleasant, helpful and came to our table several times to ask if we needed anything. The food was tasty. I had the Saltado De Mariscos, large portions and prices are comparable to other restaurants serving similar foods. I am looking forward to returning and trying other things from the menu. read more

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Came by for lunch on a Thursday and had a great experience. Janet was warm and friendly. The food was delicious, and the portions were gerneours. Would definitely come back! read more

Excellent food and great service! This was my friend's go to Peruvian spot and I now love it too. I ordered the Ensalada especial which had the beef, shrimp, and chicken with fries, rice, and tasty tomato and onions. It was tasty! Haven't tried anything else but I heard they are quite good too. Easy parking on site btw! read more

Sol Inka - Ensalada Especial - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

Sol Inka holds a special place in my tummy. I frequented here, long before the ownership change and while they were still called "Mario's." It was where my sister and I spent many lunches and even where I took my now-husband on one of our first dates. Our go-to dish is their Lomo Saltado. No matter how many Peruvian restaurants I go to, nobody does Lomo Saltado like Sol Inka (or Mario's). The meat is tender and the fries are soaked in grease/sauce. It's the perfect balance of savory and saltiness without being too heavy. There's also the Tallarines version of the same dish, which has noodles instead of fries and rice. They provide complimentary bread with butter and green sauce (be careful, it's got a bit of a kick). I have to constantly remind my husband not to get too full from the bread alone. Wash it all down with an Inca Kola and by the end of the meal, you'll think you're in Peruvian paradise. read more

Sol Inka - Tallarines Saltado de Carne - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

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This is by far my favorite Peruvian spot in all of LA and Orange County. If you want delicious food, amazing drinks and live entertainment from the Andes, I would highly recommend coming here. Absolutely love this spot. read more

Sol Inka - Jalea de Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

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I gotta tell you, we like this place. The food is always good. Always. The service however is truly inconsistent. They took our order promptly and our food came out in a reasonable time, but that was it. They don't make much effort to follow up after that. Having to ask two other waiters for refills of water shouldn't really happen. Having to ask for boxes when we are obviously done, having to ask for a bag (twice) and having to ask for the check are all things that often don't have to be asked for. It's been this way for a few years and I understand they are busy, but they are not that busy. The floors are dirty, remnants of food that missed mouths and assorted utensils all underfoot. Also, close the front door.....you're letting flies in. read more

One of my coworkers was raving about this restaurant. We were both super happy with the food. They bring out bread to the table. I had the shrimp empanizados. They were delicious. My friend had the fish ceviche. We also had a Michelada and they bring you two beers for the Michelada. It was delicious. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the food. read more

Sol Inka - The entrance - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

Always delicious, and good portions. Except the older gentleman likes to tell at you when you ask about the menu and about the food. Seems like he's over customer service. The rest of the staff is always smiling and giving excellent service. read more

I've been coming here for years. Great food and great service. Their two best dishes are the lomo saltado and the ceviche de pescado. Just get those and nothing else and you will have a nice meal. read more

Fried fish with their version of pesto spaghetti was amazing. Forget the name, but it's at the top of the middle page of the menu. A definite repeat for me. The Lomo saltado had amazing flavor, but the beef was pretty dry. Still tasted good though. Next time I would ask for the fries on the side since there is so much sauce they get soggy quick. May try this with noodles next time. Both were huge portions, and each dish can be shared by two people. Minus one star for having a musty smell inside the restaurant. read more

Go to Peruvian restaurant during lunch time at work. The lomo saltado (personal favorite dish) is pretty good. Got hooked on Peruvian food from that dish. Been to other restaurants but this place will always have a place in my heart. They also provide green sauce on the side and it is pretty good, don't skip it. Also don't skip - inca cola. It's a yellow coke ...? Don't know, but it's a Peruvian thing and it's pretty good. read more

Good food good service.. Big portions. No complaints.. Friendly staff. All in all happy with my meal

Tasty Peruvian Food restaurant. Very great food. Portion size is great. Drinks are ok. Prices are reasonable. Restaurant is very clean. Service was friendly and great. Highly recommend if your in the mood for Peruvian food. read more

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Big fan of their seafood. Beef is alright it's hit or miss on the day. Probably the best Peruvian spot in the area.

Sol Inka - formerly under the name Marios - is a family favorite Peruvian restaurant in the city of La Mirada. They have a good menu selection including some well known dishes like Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa de Carne and Ceviche. Most dishes range in price between $10 to $16, which is very reasonable for Peruvian food and the portions are large. My recommended dishes are the Tallarin de Mariscos, Tallarines Saltado de Carne, Picante de Mariscos, Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos and Chicharron de Calamar. 9 items are on their $9.99 Lunch Specials, including some of my favorites just mentioned. The seafood dishes, in my opinion, are the way to go. The seafood fried rice (Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos), in particular, is very comforting and gives you a myriad of aromatic, umami flavors of the sea and earthy spices. Moreover, you can share the dish with one other person. I am just not a big fan of fries with my meat dishes because they get soggy. Especially soggy fries that get hard. My suggestion is to order any meat or seafood plate with either long pasta (tallarine) or fried rice (arroz chaufa) instead. Any dish with a vinegary base, tomatoes and citrus juice just had too much acidity and tartness for my liking. I was not impressed at all with the Ceviche, for example, which is Peru's national dish. The atmosphere is loud and there is generally a wait to be seated if you do not call ahead for reservations. The interior, Peruvian artwork aside, and vibe is that of a familiar diner style restaurant. Overall, Sol Inka remains endearing to our family and local residents because the prices have remained reasonable, the portions are very generous, service is good and they can accommodate large parties. I also do not want to overlook the fact that there are a few solid dishes as well. Note: their flan is absolutely delicious! I was able to sample some as a birthday treat and strongly suggest ordering it as a dessert entree. The bread rolls are soft and chewy, very addicting. And there is nothing quite like washing down your plate with a glass of Inca cola. read more

This review is most overdue, This is the third time coming to this restaurant, and every time it gets better and better. The quality of the food is consistent and incredibly high quality. From start to finish, the customer service, the food, and the atmosphere is most definitely worth coming back here every time. Highly recommend it!! read more

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Best Peruvian restaurant, hands down! We came on the off hour and one waitress was taking care of all the tables. Apparently, we still made it in time for the lunch specials. Everything was so good! Great portions and super tasty. Definitely will come back again and try out their other specials. read more

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I needed a restaurant that was near the La Mirada AMC 7, and this Peruvian place popped up. It's located off Imperial and Santa Gertrudes, next door to a Mike's burger, across the street from a Grocery Outlet strip mall. Upon walking in, the place is dark. We thought they weren't open, until we saw the hostess walk toward us from the side of the restaurant. The exterior looked like it used to be a Coco's or Carrows, and the interior reflected it. There's plenty of space, enough to accommodate a large party, with nooks that looked like it belonged to a family restaurant. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant, and promptly asked what we wanted to drink. Our drinks were brought out, along with warm rolls that were just a tad sweet like Hawaiian bread, and the special green sauce that is famous with Peruvian food. We didn't want leftovers (since we were going to the movies) so we split the Tallarin Saltado de pollo, basically Peruvian chicken chow mein. The spaghetti noodles were in a vinegary-soy pepper sauce, stir fried with tomatoes, onions and meat. The flavor was spot on, but the meat was a bit crispy... not sure if its overcooked or recooked. The check came to $17 and change, which wasn't bad for 2, but a bit pricey for a plate of noodles. I'd stop here again if I needed a dinner option before the movies, as the AMC is 4 minutes away. read more

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Wonderful meal with our group celebrating a birthday! Our waitress Marlene was honestly so sweet, sincere and nice. Her genuine kindness was noticed by several of us so I decided to write this review. Thank you for a wonderful evening! read more

Great service. My margarita wasn't strong but the sangria was for my guests! I enjoyed my food as did everyone else! Place has never disappointed, actually! read more

Since we're only doing takeout for the foreseeable future, we didn't know how that was going to change our Sol Inka experience. Luckily, it didn't. Same huge portions to feed an army and they're practicing a lot of precaution during the pandemic. They have a few tables outside on the parking lot, however, they're limiting capacity to only one person at a time into their lobby to pickup and pay. There's also 6ft markers on the sidewalk to keep things organized during the lunch and dinner rushes. We always start our meal with the chicharron de calamar which is a heap of fried, crispy calamari served with a side of their delicious salsa criolla. For mains, it's the tallarin saltado de pollo (noodles, chicken, and veggies) and arroz con chaufa de camarones (seafood fried rice.) As stated previously, the portions are massive and they don't skimp on the proteins associated with the dish. Unfortunately, they're not doing bread with their orders, but when they offer sit-down service again, it's one of our favorite parts of the meal! We'll continue coming back. Best to call your order in ahead of time to limit the amount of time you're waiting around to retrieve it. They do have delivery options via some of the popular apps too! read more

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I always bring my out of town relatives here to eat!! They really really love the food!! read more

My review is based on my takeout experience as I have never dined in here... I was absolutely content with my order of lomo saltado. This was actually my first time having Peruvian food and I was very happy with my plate. I got the lomo saltado which comes with rice and the lomo with potato, tomato, and onion. Everything was so flavorful. I liked how the tomato and onion was big enough to take out if I didn't want to eat it. The only thing I would change is the beef to potato ratio. I wish my plate had more beef in it and less potato. Also, the plate comes with some green salsa which is delicious but on the spicy side. The price was reasonable given the generous portions served. Overall, I will be visiting sol inka in the future because of their delicious food! read more

Sol Inka - Lomo saltado with green salsa - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

Food was okay. A little dry compared to the lomo Saltado that I've had elsewhere. We came in right at opening not too many people inside. Food came out quickly and warm. Service was good as well. The restaurant is pretty big inside and also has a bar. read more

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This place has very inconsistent hours of operation! Now we always call before driving over there because on a number of occasions we drove over there and they were not open! In the meantime we found another Peruvian restaurant that is closer and actually better than Sol Inca. I gave them a good review years ago for their great food, but not anymore. Sad. read more

The food was good. We got curbside service during covid19 pandemic. We got 4 meals, (no appetizer, no drinks, no dessert), and it was $67. They didn't even include bread, which we always got when served at the table. Shocked to see how small the portions were, for the price! read more

Sol Inka - Very pricey, curbside service during covid19 - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

Don't know how many times I brag to my friends about this place. Probs my fav Peruvian restaurant in La Mirada. First experience with Peruvian food was at Mario's in LA, then I realized this place & Mario's were the same thing with different names! To get to the point: Saltado de Mariscos is super flavorful and service is great! Their yucca fries and fried seafood platter are the best appetizers I've ever tried. (Although it's hard to go wrong with fried foods honestly.. amirite) Though they are most famous for their signature dish, the "Lomo Saltado", I enjoy their wide variety of fresh seafoods. My go-to seafood dishes are the Saltado de Mariscos and Picante de Mariscos. They won't disappoint! In recent discovery, I found that Parihuela, a tomato-based seafood soup is also quite ahmaaaazing-! All in all, what makes this place a 6/5 is their special green sauce which brings magic to all their dishes. Tip: ask for extra spiciness in any dish and they will put extra jalapeño pepper slices in them! Spread that green sauce on your rice, meats, seafoods, veggies, and anywhere that can use some magic! If u like it even more, ask for a small container and take some green sauce home with ya! You'll thank yourself later~! read more

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A co-worker told me about this Peruvian restaurant so I visited for lunch and was delighted to find it to be both authentic and delicious. The interior is bland and casual; they don't seem concerned about hitting you over the head with Peruvian decor so no giant photos of Machu Picchu on the wall or stuffed toy llamas sitting at the hostess station. I was immediately seated and Siomara, my waitress, provided superb service throughout my lunch. I ordered a Peruvian staple - lomo saltado - and a chicha morada to drink. Complimentary rolls were brought to the table, fresh and warm. Chicha mirada is a favorite beverage in Peru. It's made by boiling purple corn and adding clove, pineapple, cinnamon and sugar. It's always homemade so no two chichas taste the same depending on how much of each ingredient you mix in. This one was excellent although I couldn't detect even a hint of cinnamon. Initially I thought it odd that they don't provide free refills but once I saw the size of this drink I immediately knew it would be a challenge just to finish this one. Lomo saltado looks so simple on the plate but it's not as easy to execute as it looks. I've had plenty of mediocre ones. This lomo saltado was excellent, one of the best ones I've had outside Peru. The beef strips were tender, seasoned perfectly and, along with onions and tomato, sat atop a bed of fries with a mound of rice (again, perfectly made) on the side. This is the lomo saltado you will find in mom & pop shops throughout Peru that make you shout "Sweet Hosanna" with every bite. Impressed with my meal I decided to give dessert a shot and ordered the alfajores. It's two crumbly butter cookies with caramel slathered in-between and powdered sugar sprinkled on top. The first time I had one was in Peru while stopped at a toll booth where a middle-aged woman was selling baggies of them. I've always just had small ones, not much larger than a quarter. When you order dessert here you are presented with very large alfajores (maybe 4 inches in diameter?). It's not too sweet and again, very authentic. You'll end up with powdered-sugar lips. And in my case, powdered-sugar chin too. Although I only had a few items here they nailed each and every one. Based on my food experience and the great service it's an easy 4.5 stars. read more

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Lost all credibility. They are getting sloppy. Service is week and how can you run out of butter....it's 6p and your a restaurant. Sent someone across the street to buy butter. read more

Food was delicious.. Definitely I recommend this place Excellent Customer service I will be back anytime read more

This location used to be an alternate location for LA's Marios, which was great. However, that location closed. Sol Inka ended up taking over. They must have kept some of the recipes because their food was equally as good. I tried the pollo saltado. I like their version because it is not too wet. The couses are big so bring your appetite. I will definitely be back again. read more

Sol Inka - Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - La Mirada, California

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