I've only had Peruvian food a couple of times, so when I was in the area, I decided to give this…read morelittle spot a try. The menu had so many different options that I had a hard time deciding between the soups, traditional meat dishes, and pasta selections. I ended up ordering a pasta dish that surprisingly had an Asian-inspired flavor profile. It reminded me a bit of Kung Pao chicken with linguini, thanks to the red and green bell peppers, onions, and a nice kick of spice. It was delicious, especially with the house-made green salsa they served on the side. I also ordered a side of rice and beans, and although I passed on the plantains since I was dining solo, the server kindly brought me a sample, which was such a thoughtful touch. This is a cozy, mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall spot with a mix of two- and four-top tables. Parking was easy, and I found a space right in front. I stopped by just before closing, and there were still a few people enjoying dinner. Expect to spend around $30 per person. Overall, I enjoyed the food and friendly service, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Food - sub par Service - slow & presumptuous…read moreAmbiance - hole in the wall & not a problem I had an intense craving for lomo saltado so came here because it popped up on Yelp. It was a hole in the wall and had relatively good reviews for lomo saltado so I had my hopes up thinking the food would be amazing. My chief complaint is that it took almost 30 minutes for my single order to come out because the kitchen was busy prioritizing to-go/delivery orders. Had I known this, I wouldn't have eaten inside the restaurant; I would've actually gotten it delivered. My next complaint is that no receipt was given as customer copy, and no itemized receipt when asking for tip. The total for this dish came out to almost $30 including tip, and the waitress/cashier didn't mention the lunch special at all. I brought it up to ask about it after I paid, to which she replied, "Oh, you probably don't want that cuz it's smaller. But it comes with a drink and soup." The fact that she assumed I wouldn't want the lunch special (when I'm there at lunch time) that would've been a much better deal at $17.99 and perfect portion size for me, and yet charged me for the regular dinner price was a bit presumptuous. It's also weird that they would ask for a tip (which I gave anyway) before I even received my meal. It's less about the price but the principle! But I was just hungry and needed to go to my next appointment, so I didn't argue, but again, the food took way too long to come out so I had to ask her about it after the 25 minute mark. Food came out after 30 minutes, and I had to get up and ask for the aji verde sauce when most restaurants usually serve it to you with the meal. The aji verde sauce which is really important to me to complement this dish, unfortunately missed the mark as well. I really missed Sol Inka's aji verde sauce that's well-rounded in every way. Lomo saltado should be balanced between the meat, tomatoes, onions, and fries, but it was definitely heavy on the fries with only two pieces of tomatoes. I would've preferred more meat too if it's the regular plate, but it felt like a fries dump. I wouldn't have had complaints if this were the lunch special order. Anyways, if you don't mind the headache & having to be extra proactive to get what you want, this is the place to be, but it's definitely not my cup of tea. $30 for a sub-par lomo saltado where well over half of it is fries does not sit well with me, considering I waited 30 minutes for my meal. Unfortunately, I'd just have to stick to Sol Inka for my regular Peruvian food fix, as the flavor is more robust there anyways. Oh, and Sol Inka also gives complimentary warm bread and butter, while there isn't anything like that here.

(If I could give 6 stars, I absolutely would!)…read more Bailey Peruvian Cuisine in Uptown Whittier is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. From the moment the food hit the table, you could tell everything was prepared with fresh ingredients and genuine care. Every bite tasted authentic, flavorful, and made with love. I've been searching for true Peruvian cuisine for quite some time, and I'm beyond grateful that Tyn at Onyx Nail Lounge recommended this hidden gem. The ceviche was incredibly fresh, the flavors were vibrant, and every dish brought back that comforting feeling of homemade food. It's rare to find a place that combines quality, authenticity, and consistency so well, but Bailey Peruvian Cuisine does exactly that. The portions are generous, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service makes you feel like family. A huge thank you to Tyn from Onyx Nail Lounge for pointing me in the right direction. If you're looking for amazing nails with an unrushed experience, definitely check him out too you'll thank me later! Great recommendations come from great people. As for Bailey Peruvian Cuisine, all I can say is WOW. This place deserves all the support. If you're in Uptown Whittier and craving authentic Peruvian food made with fresh ingredients and incredible flavors, do yourself a favor and stop by. I came in with high expectations and left already planning my next visit. Highly recommended. A true Uptown Whittier gem!

Chaufa and tallarin verde came in big plates, enough for family of 4! It's made well, and very…read moretasty!

The restaurant was super empty where we were the only ones dining inside. The food was great, a bit…read moreon the pricey side. The only downside was that the cashier/server seemed a little moody.

Went in to this location that's closer to me and I'm beyond disappointed…read more Restaurant was completely empty Cashier wasn't to friendly Acted like I was taking forever to order like if she had a line Placed my order it was expensive for fried rice with chicken I waited for about 5 min for my food Got it was expecting it to have the soup inside the box and the salsa was in a tiny container not even enough for my order Got home and was so disappointed it was dry chicken, big chunks of egg hardly any green onion and the rice absolutely had no flavor! No soup but charged me $19 bucks I normally go to the Hawaiian gardens location Everything is always perfect and delicious They are not stingy with there salsa and they give you soup I can see why this location was empty I'll definitely never go to this location or recommend it to anyone

Very welcoming and kind staff. I ordered the saltado de pollo and everything was soooo yummy. It…read moretastes better as it soaks up all the juice. Under 20 for the plate and I had enough for leftovers. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes!!

I was craving lomo saltado but didn't feel like driving to my usual spot, so I searched Yelp for…read moresomething closer and found El Tondero. My fellow Yelpers definitely came through! It's tucked away in a small plaza, but don't let that fool you. We ordered the family special with pollo a la brasa, salad, and rice for $35, plus the lomo saltado. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. My mini couldn't get enough of the lucuma ice cream, it was so good and definitely a must try if you visit. The restaurant has a cozy, family friendly atmosphere, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. I'll definitely be back, especially to try their maracuyá margarita next time!

The food was so delicious! We tried the lomo saltado, All-in-One sushi, and edamame, and everything…read morewas amazing. We left completely satisfied! The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the atmosphere was dark, chill, and relaxing. Even the AC was set at the perfect temperature. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back!

I have been to this restaurant a couple of times with my boyfriend and it is so worth it! The food…read moreis amazing and fresh and the ambiance is cute. We love to sit in the patio area when the weather allows it. The service is quick and speedy and this is a place we will always come back too.

Iam going to start off with 100% We tried fue chicha morada…read moredelicious Peruvian drink Amazing quality of food, well prepared. The service here is amazing, I love how they explained what the ingredients is . I recommend this place to anyone I will definitely come back here again ! This message goes to the owners The chef is excellent !!!!!! La comida está súper sabrosa Los recomiendo Regresaré !!!! Gracias por el servicio Marcela

Ahhh, very disappointed. Came here knowing this location constantly changes restaurants - I have a…read moretypical Peruvian place but I decided even if this place is more expensive I'd like to try it considering they had so many options (Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian). I would describe this place as that saying "Jack of all trades, master of none". I came with a group and we all ordered a variety of dishes, yet nothing stuck out. For a small space they have 1 waitress who needs better skills, she may be new. I say this because even as she brought out dishes she brought things out in pieces (got my shrimp cocktail, then had to ask for crackers, then had to ask for lemon, then had to ask for salt and pepper). Some points for the food: Talllarin - chicken was dry, pasta good Bandeja paisa - 7/10 arepa dry, no beef or beans Shrimp cocktail - very little shrimp, little to no juice, like a salsa mix in the cocktail Gyoza - good can't mess that up Lomo - eh fries came warm not hot, doesn't look like a traditional sauce The good things about this place: Good little green salsa and they served a good chicha de mora. Would I come back? No. You can definitely find better quality food and cheaper prices at a regular 1 cuisine restaurant. I would like to add presentation was nice on the food but nothing tasted quite right...

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.

Review specific to waiter- Not food…read more Local place, for us at work, we often call and place orders for food, but there is 1 male waiter there that isn't friendly. So we deal with it and order and eat from there any way... Today, was a different story, we came in got greeted by the cook as we walked in, sat down, 10 mins later the waiter finally acknowledged us siting, after passing by us multiple times. We place our order, Thankfully the food came out, and was good (thanks Mr cook). 1 one of us at the table asked for the salsa, they normally give you with the food, He doesn't seemed to please and come back with 1 small salsa for 2 adults with large plates, non the less we didn't say anything we ate our food, and did not anything, at this whole time we finished out meal and our amazing waiter had yet to come see if we perhaps needed water or something, 10 mins later we stand up and go pay at the counter, with him because he was now cooking. . After terrible service from him we close the check, and he tells my brother "you don't know how to say thank you?" My brother hadn't really heard him so he softly said thank you and waived goodbye, he starts walking to the door and says "hey! " you don't know how to say thank you or what? For the second time... Again my brother just smiles and waives it off, no avoid any issues. We get in our car, and we see him walk outside, clearly hot and bothered, So now I get out the car to see what the deal is.... After watching my demeanor change... he changes his and with his attitude says ohh there's no problem here.... And we end it there... horrible horrible horrible service from that man.... IF YOU ARE HAVING A BAD day!! IF YOU HAVE the wrong attitude than your in the wrong business, don't be in the customer service area!! Most definitely not return... Food is great.... This particular waiter... not even close... Sorry higo.. this review is strictly for that.

Grabbed a quick dinner here while charging our car in the same shopping mall. Place is small and…read morecozy. I'v always liked Peruvian food even though the varieties are small. We decided on ceviche mixto and seafood fried rice. Also cookies and ice cream to go. Inca kola and Perrier sparkling water as beverages. I don't drink regular soda but I drink inca kola occasionally cause it tastes too good! The food was very delicious in big portions. I prefer Peruvian ceviche over Mexican ceviche because of the less acidity in it. The service wasn't exactly the friendliest but very fast. I see this restaurant on DoorDash all the time. I will just order delivery next time!