This is the only place in the state that has authentic Peruvian food that leaves you wanting more. Servings are perfect and the food has that "toque peruano" necessary for Peruvian cuisine. The food and drink and dessert options are excellent and workers are happy, likeable and professional. Ambiance is a bit loud for business meals, but once you are in a booth, it is enough to escape into private conversations. I would highly recommend this locale. I find myself craving this place. read more

The Red Llama - Anticuchos - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

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We visited Red Llama for an early dinner and were promptly seated. The restaurant is clean, and our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered papa rellena caretillero, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, and pollo a la brasa. Each dish was beautifully presented and had good flavor. The grilled chicken was a little dry but still good. Sadly, the portions didn't match the prices. The lomo saltado, in particular, had very little and very thin meat. All in all, the food was delicious and the service good, but the portion sizes could be improved to better justify the cost. read more

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Always a good stop for delicious Mexican food. Can't miss with anything you order. Get there early or wait in line. read more

Great food, big portions, loved the ambiance and decore. The parking was a bit busy but not too bad.

The owners were absolutely amazing. They made sure to come around and speak to everyone. Food was amazing and bathrooms were so clean. 10/10

Food was good, but different. Service was good once things got rolling. I would recommend ordering different items as food is served family style. read more

Stopped her while visiting the area for some Peruvian food. We've been to Peru and love the charcoal chicken and spices used in Peru. We ordered 2 meals and substituted the salads for the fried rice for an up charge. Ordered Inca cola which is like a banana soda to me and a Chica Morada there version had more cinnamon than we're used to but was very good. Staff was friendly explaining the menu system using QR code and since we wanted to sub sides she took our order for us. Food came out quickly and was tasty. Would recommend this restaurant. read more

The Red Llama - Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Rotisserie) Fries, dipping sauce and sub salad for fried rice +4.00 Inca Cola (drink) - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

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Enjoyed lunch at the Red Llama. Great Peruvian food. Large portions, you could definitely do family style to try a few dishes. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

The Red Llama - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

This was a great idea, we really love Peruvian cooking and this place did not disappoint. Great looking place and service on point, the food was great but very expensive, because it is so expensive it becomes hard to come back regularly but as i said glad we tried it. read more

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The food is OK. The ambience is fine. The service is good. The value is questionable. read more

The Red Llama - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

I cannot say enough nice things about our experience here. First, the service and energy are so warm, welcoming and fun. Our servers (yes, multiple staff waited us on and were all great) coached us on food, offered samples of food and drink and were so attentive all the way through to us leaving and holding the door open and wishing us a beautiful night. The food is top notch - excellent ceviche, incredible entrees, and the desserts are not to be skipped - homemade, delicate, high quality. Do not skip a trip to the restroom - fun posters and thoughtful amenities galore. Put this on your list of places to try if you have not been. It will not disappoint. read more

The greeting and customer service were really awful for several customers, including us. We had a reservation and arrived 15 minutes early, but the experience was disappointing from the start. The small restaurant had about four or five servers working that evening, with two more arriving late. None of them greeted us; they merely glanced at the growing crowd of people waiting for tables. Three other parties arrived after us, yet the last group was seated first, even after our reservation time had passed. The servers displayed sour pus faces and prejudiced attitudes, which added to the unwelcoming atmosphere. After finally being seated, three different servers approached our table to take our order, despite us having already ordered with the first one. This lack of coordination in their workflow was obvious, as the servers seemed to have no system for managing orders or communicating with each other. When our food arrived, we were left without utensils or napkins, forcing us to flag down a server. It was a busser, not one of the seven servers, who eventually asked if we needed anything else, highlighting the staff's disorganization. the service felt half-hearted. The food itself was equally disappointing. The sliced steak in the Lomo Saltado was tough and difficult to chew. The sauces for our dishes were served in a tiny teacup-sized bowl, delivered only after we had already started eating. Overall, the restaurant seemed disorganized and poorly managed, making for a thoroughly unpleasant dining experience. Will NOT recommend NOR give it a second chance, no way. Very bad impression. read more

Today was my first time eating at The Red Llama and as soon as I walked inside, the smell was delicious and brought me memories from Peru. I ordered Pollo a la brasa with side of white rice, everything was delicious, warm and tasty. The servers and the owners were very friendly all the time. The atmosphere was excellent nothing but a wonderful Peruvian vibes along with the music, decoration and even the clean bathrooms were on point. I'll definitely come back again to try their Cebiche, leche de tigre and some other delicious Peruvian dishes. I highly recommend The Red Llama if you want to try Peruvian food in Denver. read more

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Wow! What an amazing meal! We tried quite a few different dishes our first time out at this restaurant. We were greeted at the table by the owner, Marisol, and since we were new to Peruvian food we had lots of questions. I had to start with a favorite Peruvian drink called a Pisco sour. It was scrumptious with a nice strong tequila like flavor with egg whites floated on top. We tried two appetizers recommended by the owner, one hot, one cold. Check out the pictures to better understand. The cold potato like dish was stacked with flavor and velvet like texture. The hot appetizer was pork and onions and most delicious. My son had to try the beef heart and it tasted like an uber flavorful thinly sliced streak. I tried the Saltado which was like a stir fry with plantains. Marisol added fried rice instead of white rice and it had a beautiful cumin like flavor with big chunks of scrambled egg. When you first sit down you are greeted with a small saucer of Peruvian corn nuts that are, salty, crunchy and tasty. We can't wait to go back. read more

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Fantastic experience as always!! Love introducing friends to Peruvian food- everyone loves the Red Llama- the food, staff and atmosphere are all top quality. Go!! read more

I was so excited to try The Red Llama as I visited Peru many years ago and absolutely loved the food! It's a small place but very inviting inside and the staff is so warm and welcoming. They gave us a corn appetizer and complementary chicha morada to try. Both were delicious and I ended up ordering a cocktail that combined a pisco sour with the chicha morada- the presentation was beautiful and the drink delicious although it was pretty weak alcohol wise. They have an app ordering system so you can either order online while at the table or from the server. For food, we had the yuca frita and the salchipapas. Both were good and the dipping sauces took them to the next level. For entrees my husband ordered the top loin lomo saltado and I had the ceviche. Both were really good. The reason for the 3 stars is the food was super salty and then the service was really inconsistent. The food came out one at a time so we were waiting on our friend's entree for a while. And the appetizers came out after an entree. We also asked for to-go boxes a couple times but they never brought them so we eventually just went to the counter to get them. There was only one other family eating so I'm not sure why the service was so poor especially at the end of our meal, but perhaps they're still ironing everything out since they're new. read more

The Red Llama - Ceviche with chicha morada pisco sour, salchipapas and yuca frita - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

The food is absolutely amazing. The lomo saltado was perfect, as was the much anticipated pisco sour! Every staff member was wonderful and the atmosphere is perfect. I think my only complaint is that I'd prefer a more traditional service set up with a host to seat you and to order from a server rather than on your phone. read more

The Red Llama - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

Amazing Peruvian food!! A favorite spot in Denver for sure. The food here is spectacular and I would recommend. Service is great and the ambiance is very inviting and chill. read more

This place checks the boxes! Excellent service. Incredible food! Perfect atmosphere. Everyone was attentive and genuinely friendly. The space is clean. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. What a gem! read more

This is a unique and different restaurant serving traditional dishes from Peru. This spot is popular so reservations are suggested. The menu changes every day so there is something new to try daily. Be hungry when you go because the portions are enormous. Try the Peruvian Ceviche or the Lomo Salgado. For dessert give the ice cream a try which is made from fruit native to Peru. The service is excellent. read more

Heard there was a new Peruvian restaurant that opened in Lone Tree and I was there faster than you can say holy llama. First, absolutely beautiful space inside. The decor and bright colors are stunning. I've honestly never seen such gorgeous tables! Whoever decorated this space has good taste. Everything was immaculate as well. When we first arrived we didn't know if we were supposed to wait to be seated or just take a table ourselves. There's no host/hostess stand. We finally went up closer to the kitchen after awkwardly standing by the entry door for a minute. They told us to just take any table we wanted that was open. It was pretty full when we arrived around 7 PM. To order, they have QR codes on the tables. You can also fully pay your bill using your phone. I liked this because you're a little more in charge of your time and when you want to be done eating. Not sure if older folks will have a hard time with this though! Second, the food. We ordered three favorite Peruvian dishes: 1. Ceviche Mixto 2. Arroz Chaufa 3. Top Sirloin Lomo Saltado The Ceviche was excellent. I've had it prepared with more heat, which I don't mind, but this was milder. I liked it! The Arroz Chaufa was pretty good. Portion in this dish was generous. I feel like it needed more soy sauce maybe? It was missing something. I liked the pork (also got chicken in it but I would only get the pork next time). Lastly, the Lomo Saltado. So this one was just ok. I've had better. I think the cumin killed it for me. It's not my favorite seasoning and this is a dish that really tastes better without it. I think it also needed more sauce and a little more meat for the price. The meat was also not as tender as I would've hoped. They give you cancha (looks like popcorn kernels) to snack on while you wait for your food. This is honestly one of my favorite things to eat because I love salty snacks. We also ordered a liter of Jugo de Maracuya, which is a passion fruit juice. This is so delicious. Yum! We didn't get alcoholic drinks or dessert this time but we will come back for another round to try more menu items down the road. Loved the plates they served the dishes on. Service was pretty good. They were SO nice! However, they were a little disorganized, but I'll give them a break since they just opened. It does take time to work out the bugs. Food didn't take forever to come out but was a tiny bit slow as well. We couldn't find this place in the dark because they don't have an actual light up sign on the outside yet, but pro tip it's next to the Panda Express. You can see their temporary sign if it's daytime but at night...good luck. Prices are steep. For three dishes and the juice we paid $110. If you have kids, just know there isn't a separate kids menu so be prepared to have them share your dishes. I didn't mind this at all but it's just a good thing to be aware of before you dine. We will come back in a few months to try more, but they're off to a good start! read more

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I saw a few recommend this place and the reviews seemed to make it an enjoyable affair. The restaurant was brightly lit, and the decorations made it inviting. We arrived about 12 noon on Saturday to an empty restaurant. We thought about leaving, but the aroma was fantastic. There are no menus, so bring your phone to use the QR code. You apparently can order via your phone, but I am old school. I like to talk to the server, get some suggestions. She brought us Chicha Morada, and a few suggestions. We decided on the Peruvian Ceviche, Top Loin Lomo Saltado, and Tallarin Saltado. The Tallarin Saltado was a bit salty, but the cerviche was fantastic. We need more gravy in the Top Loin Lomo Saltado. Unbeknownst to me, the restaurant had gotten packed. They only seemed to have two servers for the restaurant, making it a little difficult to dessert. We asked to split a Chicha Morada and the Mango Mousse Cake. Unfortunately, the server was too busy and just brought us a glass of Chicha Morada, no extra glass and no cake. (But she did not charge us for the Chicha Morada.) About 7 minutes later, she asked if we were ready. We said yes and closed out the tab. I can understand the desire to order / pay at the table by some. It makes changing the menu easy, and possibly less staff, but you miss the interaction which I think is vital to most restaurants. Will we return? Probably - the food sold us many times over and we are anxious to try a few more dishes. read more

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The service was incredible, atmospere was fun and very unique and food was flavorful and generously portioned. We will be back!

Really good food and very authentic. Portions are big. We split an entree and still brought home some. The pork was a tad dry but the sauce was very good. It feels kind of fast food with the ambiance, the menu board, bright lights and loud noises. If they made some tweeks by dimming the lights and taking down the soda bottles off the wall as decor, it would elevate the experience to match the food. The service was outstanding. My only feedback is I really dislike when restaurants start shutting down and mopping with guests still in the dining room. That may be my pet peeve but it is just kind of classless and makes you feel rushed. read more

Food was solid. Service was great and the waitresses brought a bunch of stuff to sample. Felt a bit little pricey.

The food, the ambiance, and the service were perfection! Thank you Bella and Meghan for your impeccable service! The Lomo, Tiger's Milk, Chicha and Alfajores are a must! Delicious!! read more

The owner sat us and was soooo sweet!! It was our first time trying Peruvian food and she walked us through the history and culture of Peru. She gave us top tier recommendations too! After our meal, her husband (the chef) came over and told us his life story. They were so fun and amazing to talk to! Everything is made from scratch and you can tell how much love and time they put into everything. We got the Pulpo Anticuchero, Lomo Saltado, Causa Acevichado, Arroz Con Leche (Peruvian Rice Pudding), and Passion Fruit Cheesecake. Everything was sooo delicious and amazing! I can't recommend enough. The food, customer service, and atmosphere were among the best of any restaurant I've been to in Colorado and I will be back soon!! If you haven't, please give them a try read more

The Red Llama - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

Who would have thought that this little hole-in-a-wall little Peruvian restaurant could be so good! The food and service are all fantastic! At first impression, the prices seemed.a bit high, but the quality of the food and portion sizes justify the prices. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised! read more

What a fun and flavorful dining experience! We were new to Peruvian food so we let the staff guide us on what to order. Our table of 7 enjoyed 3 starters, 3 entrees, and three desserts. It was all delicious with such unique flavors. They have lots of gluten free options and even custom made a vegan ceviche for one of our guests. The ceviche (regular w/fish), the beef heart, and the Lucuma ice cream are all a must try. The vibe is friendly and fun. Definitely a new favorite! read more

Absolutely delicious and super flavorful. I have been wanting to find a Peruvian restaurant for years since we don't have many or any at all in Denver. Will come back read more

The Red Llama - Pollo.... - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

A Peruvian Uber driver recommended this place and we were blown away by the service and food! The owner/chef came to our table multiple times to discuss the menu, make recommendations, and provide generous samples of juices and a daily special, a delicious and comforting stewed chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce. The maracuya (passion fruit juice) was the best rendition I've had, their signature ceviche was perfectly tart and fresh and the fried rice with chicken was beautifully cooked and flavored. I would have loved to try the lomo saltado as it looked fantastic, but that will have to wait until next time. Portions are enormous, so the value was also there. The hospitality even extended to the bathroom where mini mouthwashes, hair ties, feminine products and changing table liners were provided. All the cute llama decor also enhanced the experience. What a find! read more

Delicious food. Highly recommend the lucuma ice cream and ceviche, but everything was fantastic!

We're excited to try this restaurant out , however being vegetarian it had nothing for us except some drinks So we finished out drinks and left disappointed read more

Simply great . First time for Peruvian food and not disappointed. Great atmosphere and unique. Great service. I highly recommend this place for a change of pace! read more

5 stars! A thousand times, FIVE STARS. We highly highly enjoyed our visit, and if we lived a tad closer we would be in danger of eating here on a daily basis. Our server, Sally, was so sweet and informative. She seemed to know exactly what we wanted before we wanted it. We wanted to try all the things- and when we hemmed and haw-ed over dessert she offered to bring us a sample of the ice cream and split the cookies and the churros. Exactly what we wanted at that point, and so perfect. Thank you Sally! Sally also made amazing recommendations. She suggested we try the Papa rellena as an appetizer, and it was like Peru and Germany were doing a slow dance together in my mouth. The mustard was an upfront favor, but then you had the meat wrapped in the potato with the acidity of the pickled onions on the side. It was like nothing I had ever tasted before. She also recommended the lomo saltado, which was like an upscale cross between an Asian stir fry and a south American dish. The sauce was the epitome of savory- resting on the perfect edge of being salty but pure perfection instead. We also enjoyed both the pisco sour and the version of it with passion fruit, although we preferred the bite of the standard pisco sour. The llama de verano was a clove heavy sangria, which we enjoyed as well. The llamarita contained aperol, which is what makes it red and wasn't listed on the menu. We didn't love that or the alfajor cookie- the cookie was a little dry for my taste. However the Peruvian churros were the best thing I have ever put in my mouth- the combination of chewy pastry and dulce de leches sauce was stellar. I would eat it everyday if I could. The restaurant itself is deceiving from the exterior, as it's part of a mini mall. However, the interior is gorgeously decorated with Peruvian decor in a classy way, with a fun little insta spot with traditional clothing and llama stuffies to take photos with. It's a whole experience and I highly, highly, highly recommend. You should eat there today. read more

My favorite place to get my Peruvian fix. We've been going since they opened and gave us all the tips for our trip to Peru.

Had a workday lunch here with some friends who wanted to try some Peruvian food. Nice booths and tables with cool decorations. The staff came up to offer to take our order and also advised that we could place our order using the QR code at the table. Ordered chicharrons, Lomo, tamales, 1/4 chicken, and chaufa rice. The chicharrons were delicious, and pro tip: the deeper you dig, the more spice you pick up from the sauce. No one shared, so the food was amazing enough to make us all selfish/greedy. There were three great sauces with the chicken, and they should all be tried. The Chef/Owner came out to check on us and was a really nice guy who let us know there are varying specials including some new ones this weekend. Get out here and try this place, then wait a few days and try a brand new set of specials when you try it again. read more

Very unfortunate first-time experience after a friend recommended this place. A 5:30 dinner on 5/14 for 3, table 10. We viewed the menu via QR code on our phones and placed our orders with little assistance from a waitress, she really wasn't very attentive. I was the first to be informed that what I ordered was not available, I made a second choice which was also not available, even my third choice was not available. Finally I suggested that I should just be told what WAS available from the menu. I will say that the menu was not extensive, so I had few options remaining. Then after I "settled" on something I wouldn't have ordered my partner was told his order was also not available and he settled for what was available as well. We did our best to enjoy the meal but a bit expensive to have to settle for whatever they were able to cook for the night. This was supposed to be a special dinner with a friend we don't see often but it was definitely a joke. read more

The food, the service, the friendly staff, the fun decor.... Gladly have leftovers. Sangria and pisco sours by the liter, everything scratch made. Authentic and delicious! They nailed it! I'll be back! read more

Exceptional environment, service, and food. This is worth driving an hour or two for. Great for families! read more

The Red Llama - Peruvian Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado