May be this place dosent look right. But the best peruvian…read morefood in usa. Highly recommend.

This place is the worse place to eat, so dirty and disgusting…read more. Service is terrible, the prices they have on the menu are not actualize.

Recently visited Isla because I was craving some Ropa Vieja and thats exactly what I had!…read more Been here a few times and other than the place being noticeably not crowded, all is great just as I had remember. The whole vibe is on point with a great wait staff and delicious food. Had reservations for 7:15 pm and was immediately seated. Waiter stop by to introduce himself and took our drink order for 2 old fashioned cocktails. Started off with the chicken empanadas and for the main Ropa Vieja of course. My guest went with the Ranchera Asada, which I was able to sample. Another delicious dish but my favorite still stands. For dessert the flan. Made fresh daily. Can't go wrong here. No complaints and no regrets. I will be back again soon. On to the next....

Went to ISLA for lunch with a client. I've never really had Cuban food before, so I wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect, but the food was really good. We started with the ceviche and empanadas. The ceviche was a little sweet, which was different, but still really good. The empanadas were good too, we had the beef so next time i want to try a different protein I got the chicken sandwich. Pretty simple, but really good. The fires were good, i like the shoe string ones. My coworker got the habanero salmon and I tried some of hers. I was expecting it to be spicy, but it really wasn't. I don't have a high spice tolerance and it was fine for me. Service was okay, but the restaurant was clean and modern. Prices were pretty reasonable too, especially nowadays. Overall, good food, reasonable prices and for sure somewhere I'd go back to

In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina…read morefor Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I'm honestly disappointed with how disorganized Mandala was…read moreduring the Mexico game on July 5, 2026. I've tried multiple times to call and speak to a manager about what happened, but after receiving no response, here I am leaving a Yelp review. This wasn't my first time at Mandala, but it will very likely be my last. I made my reservation the same day Mexico won and reservations opened. I reserved a table for 8 people at 3:45 PM, which was the maximum party size available. I arrived around my reservation time, definitely before 4:00 PM, and security directed me to wait in the line designated for guests with reservations. By around 4:30 PM, the reservation line had barely moved, yet I watched other people walk up, give their names, and be let inside. At the same time, I could clearly see two reserved tables for eight sitting completely empty.I finally asked one of the waitresses, "I reserved for 8 people, and I see those two tables are empty. May I ask what the hold up is?" She asked for my name, looked up my reservation, confirmed it was there, and then told me, "It was canceled." I asked, "What was the reason? I've been here." She replied, "You never checked in before 4:00 PM." Which in fact I did, and security even confirmed that I had arrived before 4:00 PM. Despite that, no one was willing to honor my reservation. At that point I told her, "Only three people from my party of eight are here. Can we just get a table for the three of us?" She spoke with another waitress, and they came back saying it would be standing room only. I asked, "Why?" Again, they referred me back to my supposedly canceled reservation. By now I was beyond frustrated. While they spent another five minutes trying to "figure something out," I continued watching people walk up, give their names, and immediately be seated. Meanwhile, the two reserved tables for eight were still sitting empty. Then I was told, "The best we can do is standing room at the bar, or you can stand anywhere in the restaurant with one of the cocktail tables, but there's a $100 minimum per person." That requirement was never advertised or mentioned when I made my reservation. I reminded her, "This isn't my first time here." She simply replied, "Or you can stand at the bar. No minimum." At that point, it was so close to game time that I just wanted to get inside. We were never greeted--menus were simply placed in front of us. And throughout all of this, those two reserved tables for eight remained empty. The biggest lie I heard all afternoon was, "We're at capacity." I must have heard that at least 10 times. If Mandala was truly at capacity, how were people continuously walking in without reservations and being seated? Why were guests with confirmed reservations turned away while empty reserved tables sat untouched? Thankfully, the game was delayed until 6:00 PM, which gave us enough time to leave and take our business elsewhere. This was poor planning, poor communication, misleading reservation practices, and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. I wasted my time, my gas, and what should have been an exciting afternoon watching the Mexico game with family and friends. I expected much better from a place I'd enjoyed before. Instead, I left feeling ignored, frustrated, and completely disappointed. I rest my case.

I came here during my lunch I visited this restaurant…read moreduring my break and absolutely loved it! Being a fan of Peruvian food, I was impressed with how delicious everything was. I ordered the milanesa with papa a la huancaína, and it was incredible, so flavorful and well-prepared. The service was excellent, and the restaurant itself was spotless. I'll definitely be returning!

This place is not very good at all. They are trying to create a fusion restaurant, but are all…read moreover the place. They have Peruvian ceviche, Mexican food, hot dogs, you name it. My wife and I came because the teppanyaki restaurant sign was still up, but it was definitely a different staff. We should have walked out and left, but we wanted to give them a try. I had the Peruvian Hot Dog. It was not good. The hot dog had three quail eggs on top with orange and red dressing drizzled all over. My wife ordered shrimp with tallarin verde (a green sauce with spaghetti) and it was awful. The shrimp was deep fried. Didn't feel healthy. We left bummed that we threw away $50 down the drain. So sad. The service was great, but when your food is not good, you cannot overcome a bad experience.

Anniversary dinner last night was great as usual. Saw many one or two star reviews. Wondering…read morewhether owners have shifted their attentions to their new Seafood bar in Huntington Beach? Been a customer for over 25 yrs. Gotta say the aji green salsa is still good. But not as good as it used to be. Same yummy rolls. Ordered my usual since we're only here a few times a year now. Back when I was working in Bellflower, I was here every Monday for lunch. Tried most things in the menu. Ordered: Ceviche mixto- tangy, not spicy unless you bite into the yellow habanero. Which was so large I thought it was a bell pepper! A mix of shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel & white fish. It's still a fav. Tallarin mariscos- pasta with mixed seafood in a soy sauce based sauce. Off menu and still very good. Lomo saltado- hubby ordered this. Said it was good as usual. Unsure about other comments regarding toughness of meats. Decor has changed a bit. Half wall divides length of restaurant. Possibly to create a sense of intimacy in this one large room. We will still come back. Not for nostalgia but because we still enjoy the food here. There's a possibility previous reviewers have a misconception about restaurant life. Not sure they've notice the price of groceries in general have increased. Most entrees $20 +. Similar to other restaurants. Gone are the days of $12-15 entrees. Realistically need to consider prices of gas too. Cuz foods arrive in trucks. Also finding and keeping good chefs/staff is hella difficult. Hopefully the owners can balance their skills amount three restaurants.

If Zero Stars Were an Option, I'd Choose It…read more Honestly, I have no idea how this place charges these prices for this kind of food and service. If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. The server Adrian was rude and seemed completely clueless about the menu. I asked a simple question, and instead of answering, I just got stared at like I was bothering them. If you work at a restaurant, you should probably know the menu--or at least be willing to find out the answer. The food was even worse. The seafood was rubbery, overcooked, and definitely not worth the ridiculous price. I've had better seafood for a fraction of the cost. Overall, rude service, bad food, overpriced menu, and a complete waste of money. Save yourself the disappointment and go somewhere else. Definitely will not be coming back.

Have tried the ceviche here recently and it is very good! My favorite so far is the Agasajo, which…read morecomes with shrimp and octopus and is made quite spicy. It also comes with a side of tostadas, more than enough to finish the bowl. The service is also quite fast despite them having a high volume of people at times and the ambiance is very lovely. On the weekends, they have a mariachi come in and a Banda as well.

Revisit? No, it's not for me, sorry!…read more The music is too loud, #1. I get the club vibes they're going for, but goodness gracious, it's too much. #2, the food was really not cooked right. The vegetables in the albondigas soup were basically raw and the broth tasted like water with a dash of tomato sauce. 5 minutes after trying the ceviche sampler, my husband and I both had stomachaches. Luckily, we had started the meal with some delicious tacos, so we weren't hungry when we left. I guess tacos are the safe bet to order here. Overall, sad because it's a beautiful space and we've been meaning to try it for a while.

I went on a 4 mile walk on the Whittier Greenway Trail, and decided to treat myself to some pupusas…read moreon my way back. I had a pupusa revuelta and a pupusa de frijol y queso. Both hit the spot. The pupusas were fresh (I could hear them being made) and they had aguas frescas, my favorite de melón. I think I'll Make this a habit :)

I really wanted to like this place. This was my second time ordering from them through Uber Eats…read more The first time, I ordered because they were running a buy-one-get-one-free breakfast special. They forgot the cheese I paid extra for, but the food itself was so good that I was willing to overlook it and order from them again. Unfortunately, today's experience was completely different. The order took quite a while to prepare, which I don't blame on the delivery driver at all. I could see that he was waiting at the restaurant for an extended period, so I assumed they were just busy because of the promotion. When the food arrived, however, there were pieces of eggshell in the scrambled eggs. Even worse, while my boyfriend was eating his plátanos fritos, he found a hard piece of plastic in the food. Thankfully, he noticed it and was able to pull it out before swallowing it or getting hurt. I called the restaurant directly and also reported the issue to Uber Eats. I'm not writing this because I'm looking for free food or because I want to hurt a family-owned restaurant. I spent over $90 between the food, fees, and tip, and I ordered again because I genuinely enjoyed the food the first time. But finding hard plastic in someone's food crosses a line from an order mistake to a serious safety concern. Promotions and busy days happen, but food safety and basic quality control still have to come first. Unfortunately, after this experience, I would say eat here at your own risk. We were lucky enough to notice the plastic before someone was seriously hurt.

I've been coming here for about 2 years. My stomach is sensitive, but I have never gotten sick…read morefrom their food. I usually get the cheese and zucchini pupusa which is a 10! But today i tried the black beans and cheese, and it was good. It comes with a little cup of curtido, which is seasoned slaw in vinaigrette, and is delish! I usually dump the slaw by the pupusa, and in that cup, mix half of their spicy hot sause, and half of the seasoned tomatoes sause, and dunk my pupusa bites. I don't smother my pupusa like most people with the sauces on top so my pupusa doesn't get soggy. I hope this tip helps generations to come enjoy a nice, unsoggy pupusa. They have the most delicious homemade cheeses! They're in the fride with the sodas so you xan choose your fave. Their yuca and chicharron is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. My corn atole was thick, with notes of sweet corn, just watch the temp cause it could burn if you take a gulp-- sip it slow. My mom's coffee? Bold and flavorful! Will wake the dead! The service was friendly, but not too fast as pupusa take time to cook so the dough cooks completely. So be a little patient, it takes like 15-20 minutes, but it's worth it! Plus, there's tons of seating if you're taking it to go! !

Pupusas were rlly good & flavorful! Good size, & I personally like that they weren't too cheesy!…read moreJust the right amount of cheese & chicharron for my liking! I placed an order ahead of time on grub hub. Order placed at 7:45pm, I arrived at their location at 8:00pm! My order was ready at 8:20 which was just about right around my expected timeframe for pick up! They have plenty of indoor seating!

This is located in the Steelcraft. We tried the top three empanadas they recommended and they were…read moreyummy and a good size. Service was good and empanadas were fresh and made quick! I would come back and try other ones. - tipical Argentinian beef : I think this one was the one with the peppers. This was my favorite. - beef & potato : can't go wrong with this one either. It was flavorful and the potatoes were soft. - spinach and cheese: I liked this one but I like spinach and cheese.

The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is awesome, and I loved the outdoor seating. Watching a FIFA…read morematch there was a lot of fun--you could really feel the energy from everyone around. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the experience. I ordered the Una Persona Parrilla, and the grill itself was cold. At that point, it might as well have been served on a regular plate because there was no point in the sizzling presentation. The meat was cold, stale, dry, and lacked flavor. The only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars is because I had such a great time with the atmosphere and the surrounding area. If I ever come back, it definitely won't be for the parrilla. I won't be ordering that dish again.

We ordered takeout from this restaurant and really enjoyed the variety of dishes we tried. We got…read morethe pupusas, fajitas mixtas, plantains, and chow mein, and everything was packed well and still tasted fresh by the time we got home. Everything was delicious! The pupusas were flavorful and nicely stuffed. The fajitas were well-seasoned and the chow mein was a pleasant surprise that brought a tasty twist to the meal. We definitely look forward to coming back to sit down and enjoy a meal in person next time.

Loroco Bistro is a gem for Salvadoran food and such a great restaurant…read more I've been coming here for a while, and the food service, everything is really good . They just remodeled, and it is under new management, and now it is even better.