Modern-ish, young, fresh restaurant. Food looks good, tastes clean and authentic. Service is…read morehelpful, friendly and attentive. Things we enjoyed: Skirt steak, ceviche, empanadas, House salad, plantains Passionfruit Pisco Sour cocktail. We wanted to try something new and adventurous and this place delivered in spades, bravo!

Portions were not huge but food was tasty service was friendly and atmosphere was very cute. I…read morethink my fave was ambiance and my Maracuya pisco ! So yum. Also the croquets of ají de gallina was so good. Everything was great. Has parking a little tight but convenient. Only wish their portions were a bit bigger. If in Elizabeth worth a try!

Great environment, lots of food portion for the price and good service!…read more We had a layover and wanted to eat good food and saw this restaurant on Yelp. Decided to try it and when we arrived it was empty with street parking. It was a Tuesday night and pretty cold which is why I'm guessing no one was there. Lots of seating options, bathrooms were clean and they had a big screen of music playing. The waitress was very friendly and took our drink orders and food orders right away. We got the chicken and anticuchos along with chicha morada. Food came out fast and the plates were huge. Waitress was very attentive and brought out all the sauces, extra napkins and was on sight in case we needed anything. Food was great, cooked how we asked for it and potatoes were not burnt. I was happy with my order and experience and recommend this place.

New Peruvian polleria in a small space on Elizabeth Ave. from the owners of La Choza Nautica…read morefurther downtown. As the name suggests, they specialize in pollo a la brasa, rotisserie chicken cooked over charcoal, typically accompanied with fresh cut french fries and salad. In addition, they offer daily specials, and a full a la carte menu. Perhaps most importantly, this is a place that cares about its sauce selection. You'll feel like a true painter armed with the plate as your palette. When I received my meal, the waitress even double-checked to make sure all the sauces were all full. Their chicken comes with 3 sauces (also called cremas or aji): - the yellow sauce - huancaina - the green sauce - aji verde - the brown/reddish - olive sauce, salsa de aceituna

When one Peruvian restaurant closes, another one opens…read more Puerto Peruano is a newly opened family-owned Peruvian restaurant found in the Seaport area of Elizabeth on 1st St. Restaurants regularly open and close in this area, as there is a less touristic aspect of foot traffic compared to downtown. Upon walking in, there's a strong aromatic smell of hot Peruvian dishes, either lomo saltado, or chaufa. There were several tables occupied by locals for lunch when I arrived. The architecture of the restaurant is a tad strange, although homely in its decorations, the restaurant being split in two halves by walls. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, full of smiles. The menu consists of seafood dishes (stewed and steamed fish, breaded, jalea, ceviche, soups, etc.) as well as other typical Peruvian dishes such as saltado, chaufa, bistec a lo pobre, and more, excluding pollo a la brasa. In addition, they have a whiteboard with daily specials. I went with the ceviche de pescado as well as a cup of chicha morada. The chicha was excellent with strong sweet flavor, topped with fruit. The ceviche was of great portion ($13), a nice crunchy but cooked fish taste, balanced by the lime and onions. It came with corn and a steamed sweet potato on the side, as is typical. It was served in a shallow fish-shaped dish, allowing ease of drinking the leche de tigre. As you can see in the picture of the ceviche, there is much attention paid to the variety of spices and herbs to the dish. The fact that the dish is very green, and there are fine chopped hot peppers are good signs! I look forward to returning to try some of their many hot dishes next!

I got the seafood with fried rice and my husband got the bistec...both were Delicious. Service was…read morein point. Best complimentary chips and dip I've ever had.

My wife and I went to La Caravana for an early dinner with the in-laws. It's a small restaurant and…read moreit's very busy. We have picked up takeout from this location multiple times and the food is always solid. The restaurant was packed, so we waited a few minutes for a table. For our dine-in visit, we ordered a whole pollo ala brasa, fries, salad, arroz chaufa, and the parrilllada caravana, which came with 1/4 pollo, chuleta, 2 anticucho, pancita, choncholi, rachi, chorizo, churrasco con papa dorada y choclo. It's a lot of food for a really good price. It's significantly cheaper than the Peruvian restaurants I visit in Passaic. The food came out very quickly, with plenty of the green aji. Everything was seasoned well, and very juicy. You could see and smell the smoke from the grills as you were eating. I only wish they had a bigger dining area and better parking.

This is our go to for some authentic Peruvian food!!! Everything on the menu is delicious and…read morefresh!! The Parrilla was excellent to feed 4 people. I think the service can improve; however, they were still nice. Perfect location to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. Love the environment and music!

What a great Peruvian find in Elizabeth! As soon as you sit down, they bring out canchita, plantain…read morechips, and a tasty homemade spicy sauce. We started with a cold pitcher of chicha morada and some choros a la chalaca -- super fresh and loaded. We also tried the leche de tigre (fresh, citrusy, and so good), the grilled octopus with salad, the seafood trio (cocktail, seafood chaufa, and jalea), plus a whole fried snapper. Every dish was well-served, flavorful, and came out fresh. The portions are huge and perfect for sharing, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. The atmosphere is relaxed, family-friendly, and the staff was really attentive. One of the best Peruvian seafood spots I've tried in New Jersey. I'll definitely be back.

Food was delicious We ordered ceviche, anticucho, chicha…read moremorada, leche de tigre. Ceviche is highly recommended. I have gone to a few Peruvian restaurants and all let me down when it comes to ceviche. Excellent job guys. However the anticucho when served was mostly potatoes drizzle with a drop of huancaina sauce lettuce looked withered and was pretty lukewarm. It was not sizzling hot as expected. Service was a 4 out of 5 stars due to we did not get an attentive waiter, but all in all great. I still recommend it. Maybe it was a very busy day. Thank you.

Ceviche was on point and so fresh. I love that they have a bar now and serve authentic Peruvian…read morecocktails. The Algarrobina cocktail tastes like a spiked Ovaltine (but in a good way!) The wait time was a little long for our food once we were seated but we got to sip on our cocktails during the wait. Peruvian artwork filled the walls and my husband appreciated that his Quechua culture was represented. What a great restaurant for downtown Rahway.

I have tried many Peruvian spots and this one didn't hit the mark…read moreThe rice was a bit dry, the yuca frita was hard and worst of all was that they are extremely cheap when it comes to the salsa I bought two large platters good for 5 adults and I got 2 small sauces And was told they charge extra for anything more. Unfortunately the rice was barely filled and I didn't feel as if it was worth the price I paid for it

It's a beautiful restaurant. It's supposed remodeled, not sure if it's under new management…read more When we were there, someone had a birthday party. The celebration the restaurant offered was fantastic and noisy. We had shrimp chaufa and arroz con mariscos, Peruvian style paellas. Both were delicious.

Peru is much more than just Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites. It's a country where its…read morerich culture also shines through its internationally acclaimed exquisite cuisine, which has only recently exploded onto the international culinary stage. It is among the most generous and deeply rooted, with traditions reaching back to the Incas, a wealth of beautiful indigenous ingredients and culinary influences from Spain, Japan, Italy, Africa and China. Jersey is home to a wealth of Peruvian restaurants, found largely in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Passaic itself is home to the largest Peruvian immigrant population in the Garden State. Like food everywhere today, there is a new style of Peruvian cuisine emerging--so-called nueva comida--forged by Lima's leading chefs like Gaston Acurio and Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Situated on a busy N Wood Avenue in Linden, some of my colleagues came to this establishment for lunch after a three-year hiatus. A reservation was made by calling into Stancia Peruvian Fusion Restaurant. Upon arrival, our table was ready inside a modern, well-decorated space with music blasting like a lounge to evoke a summer celebratory vibe. The menu is a bit fancier than other Peruvian eateries. We began with a jar of their homemade drink, Chicha Morada, made of purple corn, pineapple, lime, cinnamon and cloves described as fruity and tangy. As appetizers to share, we decided on Piqueo Stancia, Chalaquitas de Scallops, Calamar Frito, and Mini Papas-Rellenas. As the main dish, we opted for Pescado A Lo Macho (Corvina), Quinoa Chaufa with Scallops, Tacu Tacu con Lomo Saltado, Quinoa Chaufa with Shrimps, Quinoa Chaufa with Salmon, Tacu Tacu with Chicken, Pachamanca, and Arroz Chaufa de Pollo. Complimentary roasted corn accompanied the aji verde spicy hot green sauce that started our meal. Each dish is a work of art, not just in presentation but in the authentic flavor not too overpowering, it remained exquisite with a sizeable portion. This restaurant continues to impress us every time with their consistency and good customer service. Stancia has incredible food and a beautiful space, two things many restaurants struggle to get right. All boxes checked.

you guys need to try the pollo Ala brasa with their green sauce, its so addicting I kid you not I…read morealways end up buying the whole combo with extra XTRA sauce on the side

I'd like to start by saying that I was very skeptical to go after reading so many bad reviews but…read moredecided to give it a try and this is how it went. My favorite place was closed when I pulled up, so I had to search around the area. We found many places but this was conveniently closer to me. I called to verify they were open and ask if I could BYOB and the person who answered with (ARGENTINIAN) accent was very nice & pleasant. We were greater and given a tablet to browse the menu. We ordered and everything was beyond expectations. We ordered the FISH ceviche and Lomo Saltado and the taste was very fresh and delicious. I certainly would suggest you give it a try and don't go based on the reviews. The ambiance and atmosphere was very clean and comfortable.

I feel for the person that wrote the last post (9/14/2012). I can't imagine how disgusted and…read moreperturbed I would feel if I found a roach in my food. Also, I'm surprised they were not given a full refund, I would have totally refused to accept anything less. As for my review. I love this restaurant. They serve great dishes and for the price you get portions enough to two people. I love their rotisserie chicken! It is literally the hero of this location. Their green sauce (aji) and homemade mayonnaise are really delicious. They don't have a large menu but this allows them to focus on the dishes they serve which have never disappointed. On weekdays you can get their lunch specials (menú) which includes (pre-determined) soup, entree and beverage for a real low price ($8, I think). Best of all they deliver!! There are literally only two places in Elizabeth that can make such great rotisserie chicken and aji. I say this with confidence because I have tried various other locations and they just don't cut it. The location could be better as it is set on a busy street among old buildings. Their kitchen sometimes seems like it could be cleaner as well but I have never gotten sick from their food. In fact, I am waiting for a delivery as I write this.

Lomo saltado is a favorite among my Peruvian coworkers and I see why, very tasty at this spot…read moredefinitely a place to visit again, the environment is appealing as you can tell as soon as you walk into the restaurant.