Had to travel to LA, so what do we do when we must make that drive? Look for a new Peruvian…read morerestaurant to try!!!!!! This was a bit off the track on our way but had great reviews so went for it! Reviews said meals come with bread and aguadito! Count us in! The bread and aguadito are actually Yummy together, never thought to eat like this but it's so good. The soup is more watery than I make mine or have had but trust me, dip your bread in it! Game changer!!!! I love that they do this, makes them stand out and serving soup with each meal is why we chose it over all the other Peruvian restaurants on the way. The place was packed by the way. And we saw more ppl going in for the first time as well saying oh look, it's over here in the corner. I love more and more ppl are discovering how amazing Peruvian food is!!! For meals we got aji de gallina, my personal favorite and it did not disappoint. It had a very slight kick to it. Again trust me, I'm Kentucky born, I can't handle spicy lol. And this was perfect. Not spicy. Just a tiny kick. Try it. Enjoy it. Make sure you take a bite of rice with each bite of this dish. It's meant to eat together. Got papa rellena to share but we weren't fans so we just ate our other dish. But next day we ate it with our leftovers and we both enjoyed it much more. A must with the aji verde of course. And again, each bite must be paired with the salsa criollo that comes with it. Salsa criollo is the sliced red onions in the container with limon and cilantro, trust me, it's how it's meant to be eaten. Hubby got the arroz con mariscos. He enjoyed it. I am not a jaela fan, so I just don't care for these dishes. I'm a chaulfa fan! And they are not the same though they may look similar. So if you don't like this try chaulfa next time. But my husband prefers this dish to chaulfa, still he doeslikes both. We got chicha to drink. There's taste a hint different than other places. Not at all a bad thing. We loved it! Obviously house made! Some put a tad more pineapple and some a tad more cinnamon etc. So not all will taste the exact same. I highly recommend you try there's. Wish we'd gotten two each! Restaurant was clean and efficient and good seating options. Bathroom was clean and roomy. Staff was welcoming and nonstop working and willing to explain the dishes if you aren't familiar so ask if needed. Menu is thorough. It explains each dish well. My only complaint, it's far from Oceanside lol!!! LA has sooooooo many options, we need more in San Diego county. But if you are trying to decide since there's sooo many in the area, we recommend you try this place. Oh and my husband used the extra aji verde we had left over on our pasta, he loved it.

What a great find!!!…read more While going on a deep dive on where to eat this popped up. And I'm so thankful it did. We went here 2 weeks in a row so far and tried a different item each time. The staff is friendly, the food was tasty, and this was an unexpected oasis of delight. My first time I tried the Lomo Saltado, it seemed like a must try for a first experience. And it was excellent. The lunch special started off with a delicious soup and then the meal came out and hello. This was no meager lunch. It was a lunch that was delightful, delicious and I satisfied for the rest of the day. The second journey here I was happy to try something different. I had the Vinita Saltada with beef. Well this was once again a wonderful meal. I am so thankful to have found this wonderful place. And I look forward to going again soon. And bringing another friend along.

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.

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.

first time trying this spot that my boyfriend and his family frequents and so glad i got to try…read moremore authentic peruvian dishes than just lomo saltado! the restaurant has a homey feeling to it with a decent amount of seating/tables and very nice staff. we started out with complimentary bread with two different types of sauces (the green one tasted like the sauce you get with lomo saltado and the orange one tasted like some kind of spiced tomato creamy sauce). - cebiche mixto: 10/10 so many different varieties of fresh seafood and love the citrus tang and added sweetness from the sweet potato plus great texture from what i think were corn nuts -tacu tacu especial: 9/10 bigg portion with savory tender meat with the creamy sweet rice? that really paired well together - pescado macho: 9/10 also big portion of very tender fish and a good assortment of other seafood with rice covered in a creamy sauce would love to come back and try their other dishes!

Love the rotisserie chicken with the rice and beans. Love the ceviche mixto and the tallarin and…read morethe lomo saltado. I think I've tried it all here lol. The lady in the front is super nice. And the place is a small hole in the wall but clean.

Like someone else said, don't be fooled by the 3.5 stars. I've been coming here since 2015. Their…read morepollo à la brasa is soooo good. It reminds of the one back home (I'm from Lima). The place is small but it's so worth it.

This place is excellent! The food is the best peruvian ive…read moreever had and ive been to some of the most "popular" in town. The service was superb and Christian our server, was very polite, attentive and respectful. The ambiance is " cozy " and feels like your eating at a family members house because all the staff are so friendly. I am making this my go to spot and encourage everyone to give this place a shot...

If i could give a negative star i would! Went out for dinner with the family, family of 4 we were…read moregiven a option of a table for 3 no other table was a option because they were for party of 6. The staff laughed and talked amongst themselves as we walked out i found that rude and unprofessional Wanted to try them out because of Instagram hype smh worst mistake ever!

The place is very nice, the food delicious and the service excellent…read more I refer already with my friends and my followers in social media apps.

Amazing hidden mom & pop gem in Downey! First time having…read morePeruvian food and it did not disappoint! Cute, clean atmosphere - the owner was nice enough to chat with us and introduce us to some menu items. Highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto to start, and the Lomo Saltado to share all around. We also got the Tallarín Verde con Pechuga which was a cleaner dish. I recommend the Maracuya (passion fruit) drink. For dessert, I loved the Lucuma fruit based ice cream which kinda had a light but sweet maple-butterscotch flavor. Would come back again!

I recently ordered chicken soup from La Hacienda while I was feeling under the weather, and the…read moreexperience truly meant a lot. The soup itself was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I needed--rich broth, and taste homemade. What really stood out, though, was their kindness. I called to let them know I was sick, and they went above and beyond by including extra lemons and even a piece of panettone. That small gesture made a big difference and showed how much they care about their customers. Great food and even better service--I'll definitely be ordering from La Hacienda again. Highly recommend, especially if you need a little comfort on a tough day

Best costumer service we have received. Me and my boyfriend called, they were closed but they…read morestill went in to cook for us. First time eating Peruvian food, it was delicious we will be back but this time to eat inside. We got the lomo saltado and the jaleada.

The leche de tigre was a 12/10. Amazing flavor. Amazing everything…read more We did wait a little longer than a usual restaurant to get the food but it's all cooked fresh I'm assuming. The lomo saltado and churrasco de pobre were good, 7/10 for both dishes. Our waitress was a sweetheart. There's TV's playing sports and great music, like Enrique iglesia and Marco Antonio Solis:

I met my niece at Ceviche 6 Nine Peruvian for lunch. They are in a small corner plaza with a small…read moreparking lot. We came near opening and the air was super stuffy and musky smelling. Not very appetizing. Also I noticed some trash like straw paper under the table. There was no one there before me so they must not have swept before closing the night before. The tables were also sticky, and the overall interior was dated. No other customers came the whole time we were there during peak lunch time. My niece and I decided to share the Leche de Tigre ($21.99) and a Lomo Saltado ($19.99). The food came out in a decent amount of time. The leche de tigre was decent but the chips it came with were stale and insufficient in ratio of how much leche de tigre there was. The portion size was more than what we wanted to eat. The menu showed they used to have a smaller size and that would have been better for us. The lomo saltado is the most disappointing of all. This is typically a Peruvian restaurant main dish so I wanted my niece to try it, but this was such a bad first impression of Peruvian cuisine. The beef was tough and the flavor was forgettable. The fries were... edible. I didn't care for the rice. We barely touched it. We were so excited to come here and we left pretty disappointed with our appetites spoiled. Not recommended.