Dined in this time and the food and eating experience is way better! Ambiance: It really is so cute inside. The purposeful interior design of this restaurant sets it apart from other JH restaurants. Food: Mini Jalea is definitely a showstopper, there's nothing mini about it. Lightly crispy and perfectly flavored . The Lomo Saltado skirt steak was delicious and tender, the sauce was sooooo yummy. The tallarines verdes was good, it tasted like pesto! The grilled chicken thighs on top of it was also fantastic. Service was solid. No notes, it was an all around 5 star dining experience. read more

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Everything was so fresh and delicious! There's a lot of menu options including the same dish served with your own choice of protein (fish, steak, chicken). The ceviche was fresh, lime forward and I've never had it with potato, sweet potato, and corn nuggets but it was delicious! The Lomo Saltado was addicting and savory - make sure to ask for the Salsa Verde for a creamy taste! read more

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Juan David is hands down the best waiter we've ever had. So warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. You can tell he has a real gift for hospitality, and he made our entire experience feel special. 5 stars for him. We've been coming here for years, and while the food can sometimes be hit or miss, yesterday we came in for a Peruvian breakfast with our family and everything was delicious. It was one of those visits that reminded us why we keep coming back. read more

I went to this old Peruvian restaurant with a group a good while ago as per some of my recent reviews. I arrived a bit late so some of my photos feature dishes which are already partially consumed unfortunately. I'm unaware if there was any staff issues as I arrived late and someone else was ordering. I ordered a Chicha Morada to drink and it was solid version though it could have used a bit more cinnamon. Order the ceviche, anticuchos, or tallarin verde. The rest were OK. My favorite of the appetizers was the Anticuchos for $14 with grilled veal heart skewers marinated with aji panca with boiled potato and choclo. The hearts were cooked perfectly; tender with a little chew. The Tamal criollo for $7.50 listed as a traditional anatto Peruvian corn patty stuffed with chicken or pork was pretty tasty. We chose pork and the tamal was tender. Alright was the Papa Rellena for $11 or crispy potato croquette stuffed with beef. It could have been spiced a bit more and could have used a bit more beef. Best of the mains was the Fish Ceviche for $19 with raw basa marinated with lime juice with cancha. choclo, and sweet potato. The ceviche was surprisingly spiced which I enjoyed with a good texture. I preferred the ceviche from the similarly priced Amar in Forest Hills among other spots but it was good. They were out of the fried snapper so we got the Parihuela also for $19 listed as a tomato aji panca based seafood soup. This is available in large and small and I might get a small as an appetizer if I was to ever go back. The soup was alright with chunks of fish in a pretty murky broth which was bouillabaisse-esque though less flavored than said soup. It was solid but I preferred the ceviche. The Arroz Chaufa for $19 like the other entrees we ordered or Peruvian style chicken & beef fried rice was fine. The hot sauce was a bit necessary for flavor but the meat inside was pretty tender. I've had better but it was alright. We got a multiple sides otherwise. The Tallarin Verde or spaghetti in Peruvian style pesto for $12 is large enough to be an appetizer and was a well flavored version. I'd likely recommend steak with this as a main as this is available and would have been better than the Chaufa or Parihuela. The rest were smaller and fine. The Maduros/sweet plantains for $6 were an OK variant while the Yuca Frita/yucca fries for $5.50 were alright and we liked the Salsa Criolla or Pickled Onion Salad for $5.50 as it had a bit of heat and was slightly sour. The food quality was pretty good. It tastes like a homemade spot though I have preferred other Peruvian spots pretty heavily with some notably good dishes. If everything was as good as the ceviche (especially the mains,) I would likely be giving this place a 4 or 5. read more

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My friend is coming down with a cold. She asked for Aguadito De Pollo from Urubamba. I got her soup and a lomo saltado for me. Delicious-- read more

Highly underrated Peruvian restaurant. Most authentic Peruvian I've had in NYC! Have been here multiple times and love the anticucho, papa rellena, cau cau, and the steak. The plates are priced fair with generous portions. Perfect spot for an intimate date night or just a good meal. read more

The annoying- Urubamba is a Peruvian Restaurant in Jackson Heights Queens and we went on a Friday night so finding parking was very difficult! We walked three blocks, arrived and they were friendly , the place was small but nice and clean. We started with red sangria, was good, appetizers papa rellena, ( meat stuffed white potato ball) was ok. anticuchus ( marinated veal chunks / heart on a stick) it was very chewy a bit tough. For the main courses we had entraña saltada ( skirt steak with onions rice & french fries, the steak was tender. I had Macho which was shrimp, other seafood and yellow rice it was ok I can't say the food was horrible just average and I don't feel the need to return but if you're in the neighborhood and have a parking spot go ! Check your bill the 18% tip is already included! read more

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It's a shame I haven't visited here before even though I've lived here for almost my whole life! Came here with a friend to catch up and so glad we came here! The restaurant highlights Peruvian food and does an excellent job with seafood. The paella was a big hit. The steak was ok - it didn't feel as complete as the paella, still good but felt a bit more flat compared to the larllwhich I can only rave about. If I only had to rate the paella would give 5 stars but then would be an incomplete since only tried 1 dish out of all the other dishes! Highly recommend the paella if you ever decide to come here! Very packed full of flavor and good texture. read more

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I've been wanting to come to Urubamba for a really long time and it did not disappoint! I was so happy to see so many authentic Peruvian dishes and not just pollo a la brasa(Rostisserie chicken), they even have Helado de Lucuma, which is ice cream from a fruit only found in the Andeas! read more

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Came as part of a 30 day 26 city food trip. Let me start by saying the food was delicious but everything else was not so pleasant. I was on a pretty aggressive schedule and rely on businesses to open when they say they would. Noon open and 1211 they unlocked doors. 3 customers left in that window of time as one called to no answer. As I was about to leave the door was unlocked. I was the only person there yet the server was on phone at the bar talking to bartender while I was trying to get my check. Felt very unwelcome. On the food side though... - [x] Anticuchos (Grilled Veal Heart Skewers Marinated with Aji Panca | Boiled Potato. Choclo). Skewers did taste awesome. Just with the experience was at least average read more

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No flavor at all. Drie anticuchos, no flavor lomo. What a shame. The only good think was the service . read more

The restaurant was clean and spacious. Our server was extremely attentive, but not overbearing. The dishes came out in a timely manner. The ceviche mixto was really tasty and came in a nice portion, but could use more cilantro and more acid, but that's just my personal preference. The Papa Rellena was also really good, but I wish the side of onions were pickled, instead of raw. If the onions were pickled, this dish would've been a home run. The Anticuchos (grilled veal hearts) were cooked to perfection. I couldn't taste the marinade, but it was delicious nonetheless. All the seafood in the Pescado a Lo Macho were cooked properly. Nothing was overcooked, which happens pretty often with a mixed seafood plate. The spicy wine sauce it was cooked in was also very good. Every dish was cooked expertly, but nothing was spectacular. Overall, a really solid, enjoyable meal. read more

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If you order delivery they charge a phantom 25% just to deliver the food. 1 and done!

ENGLISH Last week, my son asked to return to Urubamba, a Peruvian restaurant I once loved and frequently recommended. We went as a group of six, hoping to relive the experience. Sadly, what we got was a complete letdown. The quality of the food was shockingly poor. The tostones arrived nearly burnt--dark, greasy, and inedible. I ordered pescado sudado (steamed fish), a dish I used to enjoy. What they served tasted like cheap freshwater fish--likely tilapia--and after one bite, I couldn't bring myself to continue eating. My wife's chaufa de camarones was equally disappointing, lacking both flavor and care. What surprised me most was how far the restaurant has fallen. It's as if they've stopped trying. The service was mediocre at best, and what was once a warm, family-friendly place now feels indifferent and unwelcoming--especially toward children. If I could give zero stars, I would. I won't be recommending Urubamba again. A Peruvian friend of mine had warned me the place wasn't the same, and now I see just how right he was. Now, I will have to find another Peruvian restaurant to enjoy the extensive Peruvian food, like the ceviche that I love so much. SPANISH La semana pasada, mi hijo quiso volver a Urubamba, un restaurante peruano que solía disfrutar mucho y que recomendaba con frecuencia. Fuimos en grupo de seis personas, con la esperanza de revivir una buena experiencia. Lamentablemente, lo que encontramos fue una completa decepción. La calidad de la comida fue sorprendentemente mala. Los tostones llegaron casi quemados--oscuros, grasientos e incomibles. Pedí pescado sudado, un plato que solía gustarme. Lo que me sirvieron sabía a pescado de agua dulce barato--probablemente tilapia--y después de un bocado, no pude seguir comiendo. El chaufa de camarones que pidió mi esposa también fue decepcionante: sin sabor y preparado sin cuidado. Lo que más me sorprendió fue lo mucho que ha decaído el restaurante. Es como si hubieran dejado de esforzarse. El servicio fue, a lo mucho, mediocre, y lo que antes era un lugar cálido y familiar ahora se siente indiferente e inhóspito--especialmente para los niños. Si pudiera dar cero estrellas, lo haría. No volveré a recomendar Urubamba. Un amigo peruano ya me había advertido que el lugar no era lo que solía ser, y ahora veo cuánta razón tenía. Ahora tengo que buscar otro restaurante peruano donde disfrutar la extensa gastronomia peruana, especialmente el ceviche que me encanta tanto. read more

Love this cozy, festive restaurant. Food is delicious, although I have to admit, my usual order is tamal, arroz chaufa & mini jalea .. can't deviate from it. My parents have had their soups & liked them. Sangria could be priced lower but it's delicious! Service has always been good, I've been going for years. read more

Everything tasted according to the wonderful exquisite old school Peruvian cuisine. Very friendly staff wonderful ambience read more

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Unfortunately, the experience was terrible. The food had absolutely no flavor. The tallarín saltado was bland and the beef was tough, and the "rotisserie" chicken was completely dry and tasteless, as if it had been reheated multiple times. The service was also very poor--there were three servers, and all three were more focused on their phones than on the customers. It's a real shame because this used to be a good restaurant, but the quality of both the food and service has clearly gone downhill. Not to mention they add gratuity to a table of 2 ..... read more

Had a lovely brunch‼ Excellent, attentive and friendly service by Leonardo. He is very good. I thoroughly enjoyed Chupe de camarone, Papa Rellena and Tres leches‼ The room was busy, nice music ( not loud) and above all- nice air conditioning to be in with brutal heat wave outside . Will def go back. read more

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My partner wanted to eat something not Asian and I wanted to oblige. We had seen this place multiple times but, finally took the big step of eating there. Once you walk in you can tell this is place is a favorite for the locals and you soon realize the why. This place offers good food, service, and decor at a great price. Food: 4/5 I really liked the food overall, we ordered the Ceviche Mixto, Yucca fries, Seco de Carne, and Olluquito con Carne. This was my first time having ollucus potatoes and it was definitely different from regular potatoes. I would describe the taste closer to beets (earthy, not very starchy, and soft when cooked) without the staining juices. It went well with the beef and was nice platter. However, I am not completely sure it is something I want to get again. I really enjoyed the Ceviche! It was fresh, acidic, and served with hominy. It was bigger than I expected and was a nice sharable dish with my partner. Total damage with a small pitcher of sangria was (~$100) before tip. Service: 4.5/5 They are very attentive and made sure to check on us more than once. My only gripe is that I would have to ask them to refill my cup of water. I was having drinks and I really wanted to have something to pace myself. All in all, if you are looking for some authentic Peruvian food this is a great go-to. The staff is nice, prices are good, and they showcase authentic ingredients. Definitely a good casual weekend dinner stop. read more

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Still feel the same way about this place after so many years! We came here on Saturday to celebrate our birthdays. We got there around 530PM and were seated right away after they checked our vaccine cards. The ambiance is always so cheerful and delightful. For appetizers we ordered two orders of anticuchos, a side of rachi and papa a la huancaina with a pitcher of chicha morada. And for Entrées, my parents got the jalea for 2, my husband got the lomo saltado and I got the chicken chicharon. Everything was delicious and that is exactly why we keep coming back! read more

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I've been here several times over the years for authentic Peruvian breakfast. the food continues to remain consistent. My wife and I always share the breakfast special, and get bread on the side which is enough for us. read more

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We came earlier today for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised because they sat us right away. We sat outdoors in a heated are on a great private Rea. We ordered seco, jalea, chicha morada, lomo saltado, chicharron de pescado and tallarín saltado. All dishes were plentiful and delicious. Would definitely return especially during CoVid. read more

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Loved the ambiance. Live music (went during the weekend). Got the bistec con huevos frito which was delicious. It was $15. My friend got yuca fries which were really good, nice and crispy. Tip: have either google translate ready or go with a friend that knows Spanish if you do not know Spanish some of the menu does not have English translations. We also had to ask for the breakfast/ brunch menu since it wasn't on the general menu. read more

I love Peruvian food but this place sucks. The waiter demanded and got annoyed that we tell him the appetizers first before telling him the main dishes. We asked for water and it never came. I had to flag a waitress who brought it. Majority of the servers were huddled talking in the back and drinking. Very strange. The pulpo a la parrilla was really good, I would order it again if I was coming back. The lomo saltado was not cooked in the Worcestershire sauce very well, it was missing a lot of flavor. The restaurant charges 18% for tip, however this was not advertised anywhere. I guess that's why the waiters were not motivated to provide good service. They get 18% tip, you would think they would at least have a good attitude. read more

Urubamba - Pulpo A La Parrilla - Peruvian Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Decided to order from here for lunch to share with my 3 other coworkers. We ordered a small jalea, arroz chaufa mixta, lomo saltado and papa a la huancaina. When I got the delivery, I immediately noticed there were no utensils and only 3 small orders of hot sauce were sent. When I opened the jalea, it looked like a sad, fried shrimp. There were exactly 7 pieces of yuca, mostly shrimp and dried pieces of fish and calamari. It was also rather small for an order that costs $35. The jaleas I have ordered in other Peruvian spots have moist fried seafood assortments and include fried octopus. Was not impressed by the jalea at all and the flavor was just ok. The onion mixture that it comes with on the side was very dry and wasn't juicy to put on top of the seafood. The arroz chaufa was tasty along with the lomo saltado. The papa a la huancaina was rather small and only had one boiled egg. For the amount of $100, I expected much more food and better tasting. Not sure if dining in is the same experience but there are definitely better Peruvian spots in the area. read more

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No reservations needed, the waiters are friendly, I sat there for over an hour to wait for my family, they are very accommodating. The only problem is very hard to find parking near the restaurant. read more

Website dice que abren 9:30am. Llegamos 9:30 am y la puerta estaba cerrada. Otro grupo estaba esperando. Nadie daba razón y no contestaban el teléfono. Esperamos en la esquina donde corría mucho aire y bueno vimos una señorita quien atiende en el restaurant acercarse a la puerta pero no dijo nada, al contrario corrió cómo si se asustó de vernos. Minutos después de las 10:00am intentamos llamar por teléfono y por fin respondieron diciendo que ya estaba abierto pero la puerta seguía con llave. Se acerco un joven y saco el seguro por dentro pero nunca tuvo la gentileza de invitarnos a pasar o decirnos que ya podíamos entrar. Conclusión: el personal es amable cuando sirven las mesas, no problema con el joven que nos atendió, pero no hay buen servicio de recepción al cliente. Que le costaba a la señorita o al joven invitarnos a pasar al restaurant o solo decir que esta abierto ? Mientras los clientes están afuera congelándose? Probamos el desayuno.... Food is good! Ambiente agradable y una persona toca a música perhaps que fue lo más agradable de la mañana! Regresaré? Probablemente si, pero si no veo ningún cambio, seguro que jo tendría que dar un viaje tan grande desde NYC. MN read more

The food was good the ceviche. Steak , chicken,it was 3 people with me that ate there. The waiter had no customer etiquette. He didn't greet us with a smile or welcome for coming. He didn't even check on us to see if we were ok with everything or if we wanted anything else. When we were done . He didn't even say thank you for coming nothing. Love the food but I would like to feel welcome. The restaurant was nice cozy and clean . Overall the waiter, I believe his name is Leonardo totally ruin the experience in the restaurant. read more

Going to be honest I was so excited to come here based off of reviews and Instagram posts. To be honest nothing tasted or looked how It did in the posts. We started off with Salchi papa, papa rellena, ceviche, papa la huancina and It was fine but service was sO SLOW. Apps were okay. For dinner I ordered Tacu Tacu. It was sooo greasy and the rice tasted like charcoal. I was really disappointed. My husband ordered Lomo Saltoado and It was mediocre. Did not like the green spicy sauce. My SIL ordered the pasta with pesto and steak - that was honeslty the only great dish. I will not travel back for this unfortunately read more

The "pollo a la brasa" seemed as it wasn't fresh. The taste wasn't bad though. The tacu tacu with steak and onions was very good. We're going to try the rest of their selection to have a better opinion, but overall it was really good. Oh and the chicha morada was delicious! We'll be back! read more

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Crispy fillet and grilled chicken fillet tacu tacu Salad side salad Good service, presentation was great, food was good. Ambiance was chill mature family setting, but could work for a laid back date. I'd come back and try other menu items read more

this is one of my favorite restaurants in Jackson Heights! every time i come the food is delicious! my favorites are the pulpo a la parilla and the ceviche mixto. the servers are always always very kind & respectful, so surprised they don't have a higher rating- they deserve it! read more

Crazy waiting time just to dine in, in a neighbourhood where food is literally in every block and it is very diverse and delicious. We entered the restaurant and waiters and waitresses passed by us with out even acknowledging we were standing there waiting to be seated as the sign tells you to do. Then I noticed that a table who had been seated about 15 minutes after us got their food before us. Not a big deal if we would have not been waiting for our food over 45 minutes. Our order was simple. The other table had order appetisers and sea food plates and was a table of three. We were 2 people with simple order of 2 grilled salmon. Salmon was salty. Rice was a bit hard. The dressing of the salad was good but the way food is served it is not appealing. The male waiters were nicer than the female waitresses. The vibe of the restaurant was not a happy vibe. Thanks read more

I tried the tallarín verde here. Lacks a ton of flavor. The papa rellena, horrible. Chicharrón de pollo, extremely dry and too much breading. Lomo saltado, too much soy sauce. Aguadito de pollo is ok. Parihuela is good though. read more

Urubamba - Peruvian Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I have been coming here for over 7 years. A Queens staple IMO. I have only gone during lunch hours and maybe once or twice for dinner. I have never had any issues waiting, but I have read reviews of others waiting for a table. I usually order white or red sangria pitcher. Cannot go wrong with either. A large jalea is enough for 2-3 people and it includes a variety of fried seafood with yucca. It is always a must have when I come here accompanied with their spicy sauce. Their ceviche is always fresh. I have had their fish and mixto ceviche, and you can not go wrong with either. Flavor packed and fresh! If you are willing to try their other authentic Peruvian dishes I recommend their tallarin verde and the papa renella. read more

It is incredible that the waiter argued with me about the tip. Telling me that there is no way to take away or adjust the tip amount even tho I didn't feel like he deserved the tip due to the service. I asked to speak to the manager and he argue with me about why I need it that information and that he need it to know the reason so he can address it as well. He also said that the attitude he receives is the attitude he will give in return and he felt like I didn't make enough eye contact so there for I shouldn't argue about the tip. He also was sarcastic about other people not complaining about the tip. And to top it off the food I order a Jalea a the oil was old so greasy. Will never come back here again. Leonardo the waiter is about the costumer service and how welcome you make costumer's feel and you suck at it. I WANT TO SOEWK TO THE MANAGER. And he refused to give me that information. read more

The ceviche was out of this world! We got the original fish ceviche and it was tender and juicy and flavorful. I could have eaten a whole pot of it. The seafood arroz chaufa was also delicious. It was fresh and mild and the portion was huge. We washed it all down with some red sangria and it was a good night. Very cute place, chill and down to earth. Definitely worth another visit. read more

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This has to be one of my favorite Peruvian spots in Queens. My wife and I usually come here with her parents and we have always enjoyed the food and ambiance. When I eat at other Peruvian establishments, there is usually a trade off of items on the menu. For example, some will have the Tarallenes Verde, however missing an Aguadito de Pollo and vice versa. Urubamba does not have this limitation. In fact, it has a very expansive menu, and this vast array of authentic Peruvian dishes all taste delicious. I would say that the service is pretty solid, considering that it gets dense with people, especially on the weekends. Urubamba is a great Peruvian restaurant experience, with many great tasting items to choose from. My only complaint, is how terrible the parking wars are in the area. Other than that, it's on top of its game! read more

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We came here for lunch one day and practically had the entire restaurant to ourselves besides two nearby tables. For the appetizers, we had boiled potatoes covered in Huancaina which is this yellow sauce. I wasn't a fan of this mushy texture, but the flavor is good. It was a little spicy, and very creamy. The potato was too soft for me, however I think the dish is meant to be served this way. We ordered two lomo saltado (one made with chicken, and the other one made with beef) to share. Their portions are fulfilling, and although my friend was full at the half way point, we both kept eating because it was delish!! I didn't finish, and hated to see my food go to waste but he could not eat another bite and I didn't want my car smelling like food all day so I refrained from a doggy bag. As far as service, the waitstaff never rushed us and they brought out our appetizers followed by our entrees in good time. We actually had to feed the meters to extend our stay. This is a nice quiet place with good food and relaxing atmosphere. Just be mindful, they accept credit cards here but NOT visa. read more

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Aun no supero este restaurante. La verdad, superó todas mis expectativas. Me lo habían recomendado muchas amistades y recién tuve La oportunidad de probarlo en el fin de semana. Food is just amazing! And the sangria... forget about it!!! A must try: ceviche, lomo saltado, pescado a lo macho and to close the night... try the tres leches and helado de Lucuma. Amazing place, amazing ambiance, amazing decor and excellent service. This place doesn't look like a place in Jackson heights. Love it and will definitely come back with family and friends ! Congrats, Urubamba restaurant ! read more

Urubamba - Peruvian Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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