When I arrived in town, the first thing I did was check out where I could have dinner. This…read morerestaurant caught my eye. I loved the look of the menu and decided that's for dinner was. My server was prompt and attentive. She gave me time to choose what I was going to eat, since there were so many things that look good to me. I first ordered the limeaid. It was so refreshing and delicious. I even ate all the ice chunks at the end that were covered with the froth from the Drink. I ordered the seafood paella and was not disappointed. It was fresh and delicious. I could go back there tomorrow and eat it again.

Used to be a Peruvian place, changed the menu and the cook about 4yr ago. Ceviche is just lime…read morejuice, no flavor, lomo saltado is seasoned with soy sauce and nothing else and the seafood rice has a couple large shells and 3 shrimp in it, used to have real seafood. But now they have burgers!! Best of luck if you go there. Prices up and portions sizes are much smaller. Before they had many options of authentic plates, now only a handful. Things are made as if following a recipe for the first time.

I am all in on Lima 32 Peruvian restaurant. Back in January, I noticed the Lima 32 sign in the old…read moreTacos mi Nachos space in Meriden. Something about the sign aesthetic made me think it would be a good place. I Yelp-Searched it, and Lima 32 damn near had a perfect rating based on less than 50 reviews. I'm a Food Blogger. So I try to explore new places and avoid repeating spots I know. I've eaten at Lima 32 three times since January. Lima 32 is a small casual Peruvian spot located in a very small plaza in Meriden. Parking is tough, but they've done a nice job with the aesthetics inside. Lima 32 is also available on DoorDash within a certain area. I've now had the Lomo Saltado, the Arroz Con Marisco and the Chaufa de Pollo. Best Lomo Saltado I've ever had, and I've had a really expensive one at a famous CT spot. It's basically a beef and veggie stir fry. You can see the chef making it with fire in the pan if you have the right seat. The soy and oyster sauce based glaze is good salty. So flavorful and everything is perfectly cooked. Best Arroz Con Marisco I've ever had. It's a saucy Peruvian paella. The sauce (Aji Amarillo) has a well rounded creamy pepper flavor. The seafood, like crab, mussels and shrimp really stand out. I suspect the seafood varies depending on what's available. The Chaufa de Pollo, a Chinese fried rice style dish, was very good too. Huge pieces of chicken. Eat it with the delicious Aji Verde sauce. Is Lima 32 hidden? I don't know. But it sure the hell is a gem. It's must visit. 5 Stars

Waitress was kind and it was really nice in the restaurant. Food was pretty good! Calamari was…read morecrispy and yummy, yuca sticks were alright. Chaufa Rice was delicious, brought some home to eat later. Great service and vibes.

Words that come to mind for me regarding Mi Bandera would be informal, friendly, authentic. I'm…read morepretty sure it's a family run restaurant, as I could hear children in the back of the building. The menu features all the different types of cuisine you would expect in a Peruvian restaurant: Peruvian/Hispanic, stir-fries, and pasta dishes. Fish also features very heavily on the menu, which of course means many ceviche options too. We started with roasted corn nuts brought to our table, followed by beverages of limeade and purple corn beverage which was mildly sweet with cinnamon added. Our entrees were fairly simple, a beef stir-fry with fried rice, and grilled chicken on french fries with rice and salad. These came out quickly. The portions were more than adequate, and my simple side salad was better than similar side salads I've gotten at fancier restaurants. Small bottles of yellow and red sauces are provided to spice up your meal: yellow for fairly spicy, and red for REALLY spicy. For me, the yellow sauce was perfect for my chicken and my rice. Meals here seem like dishes you would have visiting family and friends in Peru, and I would not be surprised if Mi Bandera already has a loyal set of customers they would consider family and friends.

I finally found something that is so different, and I have always liked raw seafood which was hard…read moreto find except in Japanese restaurants but Peruvian raw seafood has much more flavor, and so delicious. It was amazing. The waitress seemed friendly, and cool. I told her I am deaf, and she was okay with that. We still communicated just fine. I want to come back there even I live one hour, and about 15 minutes from there! It would be a worthwhile trip!

Had a fun date with my fiancé walking around West Hartford and shopping. We got hungry and were…read morelooking for a place to eat. We saw many restaurants we chose this one. We actually didn't know anything about and what they served. Inside was beautifully decorated and we were seated quickly. We looked at the menu and saw they served Peruvian food. We never had it. We started with the trio empanadas and each one was delicious. If I had to choose one I pick the chicken as the top empanada. I didn't know what to order for the entree and the waiter recommended the Seco De Tría and Lomo Saltado. One was a short rib and the other was a beef stir fry. Both were very delicious! The waiter was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back here again.

Cute interior but...Awful. Took forever to get table side…read moreservice and when server finally came to table, took for-ever for drinks and food to be served. Corn nuts for an appetizer?? Seafood entrees are piled with rice and not much seafood. Prices are ridiculous for the kind of food that they're serving. No, I don't recommend this place at this time. Hopefully they'll get it together.

I've been here twice. The ambiance is quiet since both times I've gone the restaurant has been…read morealmost empty except for my group and one other. We usually go during lunch time. I've mostly enjoyed both of the dishes that I tried the 2 times I have visited. Flavor of the food is good! My only complaint is that the meat is too chewy. Both the chicken and the beef were very tough and hard to chew/cut. Location is great! It is part of a strip mall and there's plenty of parking. It is right off the main road so very easy to access.

I don't know what happy accident brought Peru Cuisine B&G to this gastronomically benighted stretch…read moreof highway, but I'm grateful for it. We had a completely (and unexpectedly) fantastic meal. Friendly and casual hospitality set the tone from the moment we walked in. Best lomo saltado I've had in ages. A fantastic mountain of seafood over perfectly cooked salmon. Delicious sauces, nothing over-cooked. Generous portions, and Peruvian beer. What more could we ask for?

We had the fish Cerviche which was excellent. Then we ordered the Pollo ala Brassa combo. The…read morerotisserie chicken had great flavor. It also came with chauffa, a Peruvian fried rice which was yummy. Also came with Salchipappa, a Peruvian dish of french fries and some sliced hot dogs which was also very good. As if there wasn't enough food they also brought some bean and a salad. Incredible value for a delicious meal.

Started with the anticucho (beef hearts) as recommended by Jake and perfectly paired with the cause…read morerellena (basically a cold potato salad) Jimmy served up delicious drinks behind the bar and I'm obsessed pisco (Peruvian brandy) Have to order the arroz con marisco (Peruvian paella) Best rice I've ever had! Has that local, family oriented vibe! Definitely check out this spot!

Costa Peru has been bookmarked in my Yelp list for a while, and on my birthday, my mom asked where…read moreI wanted to go for dinner. Milford's restaurant week was happening, and Costa Peru was on my list, so I decided to go there. My family ordered seafood, while I went with the Peruvian Chicken Wings topped with Peruvian Barbecue sauce, Ceviche Chicken Wings, and Lomo Salado. I was particularly curious about the Ceviche wings because I'd never heard of them before. The ceviche sauce is inspired by Aji Limo Ceviche, a lively Peruvian dish featuring fresh, raw white fish like sea bass or flounder "cooked" in lime juice, seasoned with citrusy, spicy Aji Limo peppers, red onions, and cilantro. It's usually served with sweet potato, corn, and leche de tigre (tiger's milk), offering a tart, spicy, and refreshing flavor. The Ceviche wings were fantastic. They had a bright citrus kick, and I could taste all the distinct flavors, including the spices and chilies. They really hit the spot. The barbecue wings were just as enjoyable, with a sweet yet tangy sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken. The Lomo Salado was also a hit; the rice was fluffy and full of flavor, and the tender Lomo meat practically melted in my mouth. For dessert, I ordered the flan. It was my first time trying it, and I was curious about the taste. Honestly, I didn't care much for the texture, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. My son picked the Passion Fruit Cheesecake, which was pretty good. It's not something I'd order again, but I'm glad I tried it. The service was excellent, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning and trying more dishes from the menu.

Absolutely delicious, and definitely my new favorite place here! Tried the spiked chicha morada…read more(homemade purple corn juice?!, w vodka), and monster chufa , w rotisserie chicken. I love this bc it seems like the Peruvian version of Korean Army Stew . Really delicious fried rice/fries - very crispy/not oily; really perfectly roasted/seasoned roast chicken! Really friendly, helpful server; dying to try the gelato balls for dessert!

I was a regular at this spot about a decade ago when it was a great Indian place. I figured I'd…read morepop in again today as I was in the area and was surprised to see it's a Peruvian place. Since I'd parked, I figured I'd give it a try. Overall a good decision. First, they bring out the little cancha nuts and what I think was an aji verde (though it wasn't very green). Both came in little bowls and harken me back to plenty of other Peruvian places that offer the two as a quick snack. I've always loved the two together and this was no exception. While not very green, the sauce had a nice punch and creaminess and was very tasty. For the meal, I ordered the grilled bisteca. There was no real description of what came with it, but it came out on a huge plate with a salad, rice and fries. They also brought out a white sauce that worked very well with all of what was on the plate. The steak was not a thick cut, but was very well cooked and perfectly medium rare. It was very tasty with some chimichuri on top. For $20 this seems a steal in this market, even with the fries being a bit underdone. FWIW, the ambiance of the place really hasn't changed in 10+ years from when it was the Indian restaurant. The service was ok though I couldn't find the waitress to tell her I was leaving when I finished (I had gotten my check much earlier in the meal and was paying cash). I'd definitely go back here if in the area though parking can be tough at times. If you're in the area, this place is worth checking out.

I've had lomo saltado from here once before. It's been great both times but this time I got takeout…read morewhich resulted in the sauce spilling all over the bag (something to be mindful of!). I enjoyed the dish, and the takeout experience was pleasant but I did take a star off because there were no utensils in my bag even though I made that request when I called. I was picking up from an outdoor event and had to go back to grab some which was a bit annoying. I thought the taste of the dish was great. The steak was tender and I like my sauce on the sweeter side so I was happy. The rice wasn't nauseatingly fluffy which I was wearing of because I've been having that issue with a lot of places recently. I'd order takeout again but would just be mindful to check for everything before leaving.

Excellent Peruvian food here. It's VERY hard to find decent Peruvian food outside of large…read moremetropolitan areas in the US and even then it's hit or miss. I brought a half dozen guys here who had never had Peruvian or El Savadorian food before and they loved it! Excellent food at very affordable prices. I highly recommend!!

The advertising sign at the front of the restaurant highlights pupuseria and Latino food. OK,…read morethat's what I ordered. Pupusa - El Salvadorian specialty - griddled corn masa cake. Other ingredients like cheese, beans, greens, and/or meats are mixed into the masa and cooked on a flattop until crisp on the outside. Since the "mixins" are varied, these are made to order. I had a Revuelta (queso, chicharron, beans) and a queso loroco (flower bud of a vine which grows in Central America). The tastiest portion for me were the almost burnt caramelized cheese bits on the outside of the pupusa. Honestly, the loroco was more of a textural component rather than a taste. It seemed mild. I'm sure they were canned. I don't think loroco grows around this area. The pupusas were served with a cabbage slaw (curtido) and a light tomato salsa. Pernil - a marinated pork shoulder, slow roasted until tender then usually blasted with high heat to render crispy skin (cuero). Slow roasted tender pork - yes. Rendered crispy skin - no. The generous portions of yellow rice and refried black beans rounded out the meal. One thing I noticed, the refried beans had a very slight sour note, vinegar or age, I don't know. I still ate them. No ill effects. Conclusion: I'd go again.