Visited the location Saturday night prior to Valentine's Day. I would have given 5 stars but had to downgrade due to the reservation debacle. We had reservations for 6:30. When we arrived the couple before us were told their table was not ready, it would take 30 min, but offered a table on the patio to sit until then, which they accepted. The same issue occurred for us. And the couple after us. This was a habitual problem this particular night, they had overbooked reservations. And when a table did open for indoor dining they did not come and find us to move us indoor on a cold night, or at least offer. They did not comp us any drinks or appetizers to rectify the situation other than an apology. Moving on. Server was knowledgeable and fun to work with. This was our first visit to a Peruvian restaurant and did ask the server for advice which he expertly provided. Given the special occasion, the service was probably little slower than normal but not an issue for us. We started with an appetizer, papa a la huancaina, and pisco sour flight. This was a great way to start the evening. Next we had the salmon ceviche, and again was terrific. We love seafood, sushi, and sashimi, so for us this was tasty. For our entrees, we ordered carapulcra and frejoles con seco, and it was an amazing. The stew of the carapulcra was flavorful and cooked nicely, and the use of different spices was a nice blend. The beef tenderloin of the frejoles tore apart easily, cooked perfectly, and again flavorful. I probably would have liked a bit more kick but for my wife it was perfect. We shared the dishes! All in all it was an excellent experience minus the reservation snafu. We will be returning for sure and try different dishes. read more

I might be bias, but Peruvian food is the BEST. FOOD. IN. THE. WORLD. When the owners of Villa Peru, in Phoenix, moved their location to Tucson, I was ecstatic! This place is very mom and pop, and it shows through the heart and spirit they put in their food. Keep in mind that this place take a monden twist on Peruvian food, so if you're a traditionalist then you might not like this place. Regardless, try it. They imported most of their furniture from Peru, and they import all their ingredients from Peru too. It's also organic, so BONUS. I would highly recommend getting the ceviche. You'll never want to eat ceviche any other way- it's the BEST! Sorry, Mexico. read more

Villa Peru - Ceviche mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great date night at Villa Peru! The ceviches were amazing, loved the flavors. Also great service.

Great service. Incredibly fresh ceviche with options for spice level. We had the lamb shank, the beef chimi and lots of starters and everything was bright and creatively plated, but most importantly was just freaking outstanding. There were adventure options (veal heart) and approachable options (a shrimp and beef linguine). The pisco cocktails were so yummy (and not for lightweights!) It was a great meal, we will be back. read more

Food is quite good! Def recommend! Not crowded during the day but later on people start to show up. I wouldn't recommend taking picky eaters here, all of this is very traditional. Ambiance is very nice overall. read more

We had an amazing night tonight. The staff was very helpful and explained the menu and the food was delicious. They are very gluten friendly and start you off with these great corn nut snacks. We ordered the Peruvian platter which had their top three dishes. I loved the chicken and beef and my husband liked the seafood medley. We also got their ceviche medley and went with our waitress's favorite three. The Mahi Mahi was our favorite. This place is great for kids too. Who doesn't love meat and rice! We can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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The best Peruvian cuisine is literally in our backyard. My husband and I have been here at least three different times and have tried a different dish and dessert each time. The result? We loved our dining experiences each time and will keep coming back for more. Not only is their food exceptional, their customer service is personable, friendly but not over the top. Overall a wonderful experience for anyone especially foodies like ourselves. read more

This food has NO RIGHT to be so DAMN GOOD!!! I swear they raise their own chicken, catch their own fish, grow their own vegetables, hand grind their own spices. The food is BURSTING with love! The ceviche is made by the angels in heaven! The roasted chicken is perfection!!! I wish the chef was my mom so I could eat this incredible food all the time. The chicha morada is like drinking ambrosia nectar. I give this restaurant an infinite amount of stars. If I ever move from Tucson, leaving Villa Peru would be my only regret. P.s. I don't really know if they actually raise their own chickens or grow their own vegetables but holy cow it's all that dang GOOD!! read more

I had the best service I have had in a long time from JJ . He is a big plus to this small family run restaurant . Ask for him when you go there , he was very attentive , knew his wines and the menu wants his recommendations were first class read more

We visited Villa Peru on Father's Day and we were very pleased. The food was excellent and so was the service. Highly recommend

Amazing experience from the moment we walked in and throughout the evening. Authentic Peruvian in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Will be back when in Tucson again. read more

We went for the first time last night Omg what a incredible pleasure The wait staff was some of the very best in Tucson.... Everything we had was just Great it will be on our top priority list Can't wait to go again read more

What a lovely Mother's Day menu, topped off with a long-stemmed gift rose. The wagyu beef is just yummy, especially with the house-made unique green sauce with all fresh ingredients. The "suspiro" dessert and everything else was delicious, and everything served with good humor and a smile. read more

Service was very nice and accommodating! Food, on the other hand, was mediocre. The chicken was very dry and flavorless. The ceviche was good, but some pieces of mahi mahi were very tough. The seafood in the paella was over cooked and could use more flavor. read more

I've dined there twice w/a group & in my opinion, the food is tasty & artfully displayed and the service is prompt & polite, However, I won't return as the prices are quite high for the portion size. I've never been to Inca, but when I do dine there, I'll compare the ambience, food prices & service at both Peruvian restaurants. read more

Really delicious. They helped me pick perfect combo Causa and Lomo Saltado. Chicken had a nice spice and the tenderloin sauce very tasty and fresh. Yum!! Very friendly. read more

The only authentic Peruvian food in Tucson. As a Peruvian expat I am able to identify the authenticity on my awesome Peruvian cuisine.

We have eaten and enjoyed the company of friends here at least a dozen times. Always excellent food, informed attentive service, and good vibes. It's small. And the sound is energetic sometimes. We love this place. read more

We had a fantastic time at Villa Peru. The drinks were delicious and the food was equally as good. Thanks to Shem for his fine service. Highly recommend and we look forward to coming back soon, absolutely great! read more

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We ordered oysters - delicious. The seafood tower- not so great, the sweet potato dessert- was bland- the calamari was good. Service was ok although surprisingly he wasn't able to describe the seafood tower. The ambiance is nice. read more

We luv this restaurant, but last night was off the charts unacceptable for a restaurant. We were a party of five and it started off normal enough ordered drinks and sum appetizers. Drinks showed op warm! Yuk! Asked for new drinks, never came. At this point I'm noticing people leaving The waiter said they had a situation several times then took off. Come to find out after a hour of sitting there they had a sewer back up in the kitchen and bar area. They should have never seated us at all, and closed the restaurant for so many reasons and code violations I don't even want to start. I understand things happen but get a grip! Close the restaurant and inform people of what's going on instead of running around like idiots! Letting people sit there. The entire restaurant went over to Sullivans and had a nice rest of our long evening. It will be a while before we go back. read more

Been to this awesome restaurant twice in one week and I could go every day and still love it! The atmosphere is quiet and refined and the food is to die for. The ceviche is unmatched (my favorite being the Mixed Seafood Ceviche) and my other favorite dish is the Lomo Saltado. I will keep going back for sure, and have recommended this place to lots of friends! It deserves to be supported and celebrated read more

I love that this is a family owned and operated restaurant. It's definitely got that comfortable vibe. I'm by no means an expert in Peruvian cuisine, but I do know the food was good. I like the complimentary roasted corn a lot. The seafood soup I got tasted great but I was pretty disappointed that it looked nothing like the beautiful pictures in the menu and was missing some of the listed ingredients, like the peruvian corn. For the price, I also wish the presentation was a little nicer. Below is what it looked like right when it came out, untouched. Again, it still tasted good but just didn't match expectations. Might be back to try other items. Would give it a solid 3.5 stars, except I can't, so I'll round up. read more

Villa Peru - Chupe de camarones. Delicious, though not as beautiful as the menu picture and was missing some of the listed ingredients - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This was my first time having "Peruvian" styled food. I learned that Peruvian food was greatly influenced by various other countries. I was in a group of 10. We split multiple appetizers. Also My first time having ceviche. I really liked it! I love the spices and flavor in the sauces and dips. I had my first piscos sours (delicious and dangerous). I ordered a beef plate with rice, veggies and fries (Asian influence/stir fry). Also had dessert which was amazing! Ice cream with a subtle nutty flavor from a fruit that also makes the ice cream very orange, and shortbread cookies. I recommend trying it! It's not too pricey, depending on how much you order... group of 10 though. Can only imagine, right? read more

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Had a lovely dinner here tonight...after sampling the Pisco Sours in the bar with an appetizer (fabulous), we ate dinner at a nice table with a good view of the action in the kitchen (it's an open kitchen). It's a nice space, albeit unusual; I've enjoyed it here during previous incarnations (the space, not me). I had the lamb shank, which I tend to do when it's on a menu. It did not disappoint. The wine list is comprehensive and of good quality, imho. I chose the Tempranillo, which went well with the lamb. My friend had the roast chicken with a nice Riesling which was very good as well. The service was very good, from the hostess, to the excellent bartender, to the dining room. Although it did not bother us, it was a long dining experience. I think a good meal is worth the time it takes. If you're in a rush, this may be a downside, but I'd imagine that they would accommodate you if you had to rush off to another event. I'm very happy that they're in my neighborhood, I know I'll be back. read more

Villa Peru - Drink menu at Villa Peru.. - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food presentation is great. It tastes as good as it looks. And excellent service. Loved it all

My friend and I went on NYE there was live music. The ambiance is immaculate and the food was even better. Some of the better seafood you can get here in the desert. read more

Wow, this deserves 5 stars! This was some of the best food I've had this year. We went for lunch and we were seated right away. Our server suggested the Chicha Morada drink which was Peruvian purple corn, apple, lime, pineapple, cinnamon and sugar. It was so refreshing and full of antioxidant. she said. It was not too sweet, very refreshing. It was Ceviche month so we had to try the Ceviche. We ordered the shrimp ceviche. It was so fresh with plenty of shrimp marinated with leche de tigre. We had the 1/3 Rotisserie Chicken with fries and salad. The chicken was moist and the salad had a wonderful creamy dressing. We also tried the Arroz Chaufa, fried rice roasted pork, shrimp, egg omelet, pickeled vegetables and soy sauce. It had great flavor and we really enjoyed the roasted pork in it. Everything was so good and the service was attentive. We'll be back soon. read more

Villa Peru - Tucdon Peruvian Ceviche Festival 2018 - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Beautiful atmosphere, great service, delicious food. I'm vegan and gluten free and my food was amazing!!! I will be back

This place never disappoints us. Every time we come here for a date or group of friends it's always great. The food is excellent no matter what you get on the menu. read more

Took family of 4 there for the New Years Eve Dinner. While finishing our drinks and desserts we were asked to move to the bar to free up the table. It was very upsetting and unprofessional considering the food courses took quite a while to be served, my mother age 90 with us could not sit at bar, and we had spent over $500 . I asked to speak to owner and she said there was a 2 hour limit at table that was never mentioned to us prior. We will never return there. read more

Had a fantastic experience at Villa Peru! The restaurant is owned and operated by a family from Lima, Peru. I've been to Peru and this was as authentic as I've seen Stateside. The ceviche was delicious and everyone at my table enjoyed their meal. Highly recommend! read more

You can't go wrong ordering anything here at the Villa Peru. Lots of interesting Peruvian flavors and textures. The staff is very friendly and always have a big smile on their face. I've been to a couple of Peruvian restaurants in Tucson and this one by far, stands out the most, both in food and ambience. The atmosphere is wonderful listening to a live violinist play beautiful music in the background. I ordered the Ceviches Mixed Classic (american spelling), 3 glass vessels filled with an assortment of seafood and vegetables with a variety of different flavored sauces as an appetizer. The dinner plates are always an adventure teasing my palette with an assortment of different flavors. My other half usually orders the Pollo a Le Brasa (whole rotisserie chicken) knowing that she will bring home a couple of meals of deliciousness. This is our go to Peruvian diner here in Tucson. You all rock! read more

Villa Peru - Dos Piscoita - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Pros: Cozy atmosphere - more intimate seats towards the back; soothing lighting Convenient location with enough parking spots Cons: Service is a bit slow sometimes - we waited at least 15 min for drinks. Servers had good attitude, though Kind of pricey Lackluster dishes - carapulcra was satisfying with rich flavors; frejoles con seco, Villa Peru linguini, fried calamari not so much read more

An unexpected pleasure! Handsomely decorated. Love the ambience - clean and modern. Pleasing to the eye. Ordered the Ceviche sampler with three choices - Camarones, Cangrejo and Pescado or Crab, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp served medium spicy along with Peruvian vegetables on the side. All three were absolutely deliciously. Ceviche was perfectly balanced. Attentive service tops this wonderful experience. If you want to eat outside the box try this restaurant. Healthy eating too. read more

Very good go there often since the quality is excellent and consistent. Service excellent and friendly

I'm glad I bike as much as I drive, otherwise I probably would've missed this little gem of a restaurant as I rode through Joseler shopping plaza one day on an errand and decided to stop in and try Villa Peru. I was very pleasantly surprised at the actual interior of the restaurant given how small it looks from the outside! Very clean, excellent presentation despite the middle area narrowing down and some of the two-seat tables right across from the restrooms. I was seated quickly, given lots of good suggestions, particularly because they had added a second special menu honoring the country of Peru's bicentennial. There was no delay in getting me water and there was a really neat little appetizer bowl with roasted corn, chips made from fried banana or plantain slices and green chili. Very tasty! I had one of the soup specials and the Corderito Norteno. All superbly cooked and served up quick and hot. The meat was very succulent and flavorful, and the veggies also expertly roasted and delicious. My only fault I can find is that I'd ordered a lemonade and I had to remind the waiter about that, but they quickly got one for me and did not charge me for it! Very nice to have staff that own up to their mistakes and so I tipped extra for that. The lemonade was also very good, just the right balance of sweet and tart. For dessert I tried the Picarones, a fritter made from shaping pumpkin and sweet potato batter into a donut shape, then frying it, and then sprinkling the fritters with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Again, crisp, sweet, but not overly so, and soft in the middle, but still firm and not soft and watery. So, I don't know if it's because I came at the right time of day or it's easier for the staff to handle a single person or what, but everything with the one exception was top notch and I can't recommend the place enough! read more

Pricey for Peruvian but the food was great, and we were present to a birthday party and it was a blast! The server were busy with such a crowd but managed to service my group. This is the first time my coworkers experienced Peruvian cuisine and loved it! Thanks for the service! read more

I've been here a couple times and the food, service and ambiance have been excellent both times!

Awful service, awful portions, awful pricing. We waited an hour and a 1/2 to get our food. One of the dishes was literally 3 slices of potato with cream sauce for $10. I've made it from scratch at home and that doesn't take even 30 minutes. We were a party of 8 but there was no excuse as to why anything on their menu would take that long (there was only 2 other patrons in the the restaurant at the time) and the worst part is that they don't even try to give an excuse. It was like they didn't even care. Appetizers and salads ay the very least could've came out sooner but nope. Such a waste. read more