This was such a great restaurant!! Loved the special new years dinner they had it was delicious and such a good deal for amazing food. Pisco sours were also well made! We sat at the at the bar so the service was pretty quick. If you like Peruvian food you need to come here! read more

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

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My husband and I went to Peru last July and when his parents came to visit Tucson, we wanted to share with them some of the dishes we had while in Peru. We got a pitcher of chicha morada which is made from purple corn, fruit juices, lime and cinnamon. It was a refreshing accompaniment to dinner. We ordered the ceviche mixto clasico, arroz con mariscos and aji gallina. For dessert, we got flan and piccarones. Everything tasted like what we had in Peru. We'll be back for more! read more

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Wow! We don't live in Tucson and only get here now once a year, we use to live here. Villa Peru has really upped their game since just a year ago. The expansion has made this restaurant a more enjoyable experience. We didn't have to sit in a hallway. The food has always been delicious and tonight it just seemed so much better. Our waiter, Jesse, was wonderful. It was the best service since Villa Peru opened. Yes we've been coming since the menu had pictures of the food. Thank you for a delicious meal with great service. read more

Here on business and I can't pass up a Peruvian place for dinner. I was here on a Wednesday. The place was not too busy. I sat at the bar and was taking to Charles the bar tender. Great guy. We had a good conversation. He gave me some recommendations. I ordered the 1/2 Chicken, rice and a side of beans. I got a few different sauces, ranging from mild to spicy. I even mixed some of them together. When the dinner arrived, it looked awesome. The presentation was very nicely done. I started eating quickly so I didn't take any pictures, but trust me, this was allot of chicken. The rice and white beans were good. The chicken was excellent. Full of flavor and tasted really good. I was nice and full when Charles asked about dessert. I settled on the doughnuts. While eating, I got to meet the man. Owner, papa Walter. Awesome man. We talked for a little bit then he had to get back to work making more good food. This place has been here for 7 years and I know they will be here for many more years. If you're in this area, you must try this place. It will be worth the trip. Nice for a date, special occasion or just plain dinner. You will love it. read more

Villa Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I went here for Valentine's Day with my husband and enjoyed our time for the most part. There's a patio and the indoor seating is a sleek row of tables with a clear view of the kitchen which is kind of cool. It's worth noting that the tables near the front are in the path of the breeze from the door, so at night those tables are chilly! There's also a small bar tucked in the back. When we arrived for our reservation, we were asked to sit at the bar while our table was prepped. We weren't greeted upon arrival and it took a good few minutes for one of the many people at the bar to address us and ask for our order. It wasn't the best first impression There was a pre-fixe menu with some excellent options that were flavorful. Im glad we decided to try Peruvian food! I will say that the service was very slow despite our later reservation around 8pm...Our entree was served 45min. after our appetizer. However with it being Valentines Day, we wanted to give grace as we know it's a busy night for restaurants. The filet mignon appetizer was exceptional BUT not cooked to Medium as I asked. Again I let this go as well. The ceviche appetizer was also really good. It was very fresh and had citrus-like tones. We really liked the lamb entree, it was really tender and falling off the bone. I would compare it to a pot roast like dish. I also really liked the risotto that came with the lobster. I find that many restaurants struggle with risotto so to find a second restaurant that really does it well, was awesome to me. I was saddened there was only 2 asparagus spears as the side. I assumed there would be an appropriate portion and chose this dish over the pea dish for the asparagus. It also was really good! There was only 1 dessert left which was the strawberry pie. Overall the food was good and I would return to try the typical menu, with the hope that the service we received was simply because it was a busy holiday! read more

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To go order. We ended up with the whole chicken platter that included rice, a potato option, salad, and several dipping sauces. The chicken was on the small side and we thought it would feed four but it really fed three. All the food was very tasty. Next time a dine in. read more

This is one of the most romantic restaurants I've been to in Tucson. The lighting, the live music, and the ambiance is so intimate. Our server was fantastic and really knew how to read a table. My partner and I wanting a date night to just talk and enjoy each other's company. He was attentive but not too attentive. The food was immaculate. We shared the tigers milk ceviche. He has the steak and I had the paella. The flavors were so fresh! Everything cooked to perfection. The cocktail I had was lovely too and my partner enjoyed an old fashioned. The wine selection also diverse but of course I had to try their Peruvian wine. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Great service & great food. I'd say my experience was so amazing because of my server, Chris. So knowledgeable & attentive. He suggested the perfect wine to pair with my food selections. You also can't beat 1/2 of wine on Tuesdays. The leche de tigre in my ceviche mixto was delish. However, I did ask for spicy, but it wasn't. So don't expect a burn. The corazon was spiced beautifully & so tender. I almost ordered a second helping, but inside tried the tiratido. I wasn't wowed by this dish. The aji amarillo added a nice twist of flavor, but I felt the fish was marinated too long. It felt "overcooked". A bit mushy in places. Yet some bites tasted too fishy. I will say that this wasn't one of the dishes Chris suggested when I asked for a final recommendation. Next time I'll try the papa rellena. read more

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Everything! Food amazing, ambiance beautiful, service excellent. A little pricey but worth it!

Great meal, great time, I visited the restaurant with 3 friends on Sunday, 2-23-25. As with my previous 2 visits everything was good but this time, even better. Ambiance: On arrival you can not avoid focus on the beautiful décor. This was my first visit since renovations were completed 5 months ago. The space must have tripled in size. It is gorgeous! That giant glass entry door (on the River Rd entrance). The full cuts of wood on the walls and on the tables. The comfortable chairs. The casual elegance was very impressive. Full bar to rear. Food prep is on display through the large glassed in kitchen. Service: Our server Jessy was excellent. He was attentive without putting pressure. He is knowledgeable about the foods and also helpful with the wine. Thank you, Jessy! Food (which is most important) : Delicious! 3 out of 4 of us chose the Sea bass entrée, served with a very flavorful Quinoa Choclo w 2 scallops on the side. Good comments from all. A tapas plate of scallops could be offered as an appetizer. The other meal was a shredded chicken w Aji Amarillo sauce which every one tasted and enjoyed. Definitely worth ordering. I look forward to a return visit. There are many Ceviche choices with great reviews. I will try one next time. I stopped to thank the Chef in person before leaving. Thanks again! Comment: The courtesy appetizer with 3 plantain chips would be nicer with a few more chips for the table. The sauce was very good, easy to sample with plantain. Not so easy with corn nuts. read more

Sharing a meal Means two plates Inappropriate silverware Poor service really We came in to try the food So we shared Not a happy server We ordered wine and dessert Had to ask for extra plate Duh sharing !!! That's why we come at lunch to decide on dinner Nope not coming back read more

The sweet potato donuts were horrible, over seasoned with anise and the fig sauce was too strong as well, loose the donuts and bring back the flan! I received my dinner about 15 minutes before my wife received her plate so pretty much ate by myself as my wife waited! Otherwise overpriced and I didn't appreciate the added 3% for using my credit card! This is a straw that breaks the camel's back! We won't be back! read more

Amazing service and delicious food. Had Frida's Cerviche, plantain, queso tequenos - each was absolutely delectable. Wonderful selection of wine; not so many beers. Not too loud. Had live music that was very enjoyable. read more

We had Saturday afternoon reservations for my Birthday. The restaurant has a very cool vibe and is clean, open, and modern. The waitress told us they were short staffed--we didn't mind--as we were in no hurry and wanted to have a leisurely Peruvian style meal. I hate European dining in the evening because i don't like to eat late, but I love to do this in the afternoon. For starters we got the Ceviche Carretrillo, it was delicious. It did have choclo in it, I don't eat corn but my husband liked that a lot. We also got the yuca (yuquitas Doradas)--this was absolutely delicious and filling. We then split the Arroz con Mariscos (Peruvian Paella),. Everything was delicious. I had a Peruvian mule without the sugar--this will be my signature drink at home, I have already gone out to buy Pisco. I have one small complaint; and I notice this a lot when I go to restaurants because i have a sensitive sniffer. It would be best to refrain from wearing perfume when serving food. My first couple bites tasted like the lingering perfume from our waitress. read more

Wonderful experience! This place that looks so small and unassuming on the front is so beautiful inside! They have a great bar in the back with a TV, and an entertaining bartender. There are tables outside also with cute tablecloths. Very cozy! I guess there's a special ceviche festival going on right now, there was a separate menu for that, but it wasn't completely explained to us. Our waitress unfortunately wasn't very knowledgeable. She had to go and check for an answer on every single question that we had from what kind of salad dressing comes on the salad (she said she knew it was clear) , to the spices used in the chicken, and when we asked about the rotisserie chicken, she said that she was surprised that people got just chicken lol! She was very friendly though! But the food was awesome, I ordered the Aji De Gallina - a delicious, shredded chicken served on potatoes with garlic rice on the side, and a delicious creamy sauce and beautifully presented. It was my friends birthday, so she got a free flan that I ate since she doesn't do dairy, and it was the best flan that I've ever had! It was thick and oh so creamy, and came with flowers and a candle! Wonderful!! The little nuts and plantains that came at the beginning of the meal were good too! Oh, and I had the chicha morado - very cinnaminny and refreshing! I loved it!! I never knew this existed, but I'm glad I do now! read more

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I wish I took pictures of the dishes. Service was nice, ambience was fantastic. My friend is vegetarian- and ordered a dish. It was literally bell peppers rice and soy sauce (let's not pretend this is Peruvian). I visited Peru back in 2019. It would be ok as a 5 dollar dish not a $25 dish. We were shocked. My friend and I shared a seafood paella dish- we both eat seafood regularly but found the dish had that seafood stink like it went bad or from a cheap takeout place, or it was just reheated, and given to us. We barely are half of it and then my friend went to the parking lot to throw up. There needs to be major changes in these recipes and how the food is prepared. read more

Villa Peru - Paella - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

After dining at Villa Peru, I mentioned to a Peruvian acquaintance that I'd gone there and enjoyed it, and she responded, "oh yes -- you went to the GOOD Peruvian restaurant here!" Her validation aside, we enjoyed our dinner at Villa Peru a great deal. When first seated, you're given salsa and a bowl of plantains and choclo (Peruvian corn). I could eat that mix all day! It was a unique twist on the typical chips and salsa, and the salsa was a spicy, smooth dip that could easily be addictive. We got Queso Tequenos to start; they're little fried cheese puffs served with a stellar guacamole. The creamy cheese retained its integrity inside the wonton, balancing the salty crunch and subtle heat of the sauce drizzled on the plate. For entrees, we got the Jalea de Mariscos (a plate of fried seafood including fish, shrimp, squid, mussels, as well as fried yucca, and choclo and citrus-marinated onions) and Arroz con Mariscos (a Peruvian seafood paella containing shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, octopus, with citrus-marinated onion). Both were excellent. The breading on the fried seafood was very light, giving them an airy crunch without any heaviness or grease. The paella was very rich and savory, but the onions provided acid and brightness to the dish. I would absolutely order either dish again! For dessert, we got the Picarones, pumpkin and sweet potato fritters dusted with powdered sugar and served with a lovely spiced syrup. They struck a perfect balance of earthiness and spiced sweetness; you might imagine they're the lovely, nuanced baby of pumpkin pie and funnel cake at the county fair. Our server was very friendly and helpful, talking through the various menu items about which we inquired, and helping us pick a wine that would pair well with our selections. I look forward to going back for more! I intent to try new things, but the siren song of the paella may be too strong to resist. Only one way to find out! read more

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What a disappointment!! I made reservations a month in advance for my mom's 80th birthday. I called the day of to let them know we were driving from Phoenix for dinner for her birthday. I told them she is from Peru and we were excited to be celebrating there. We arrived and were seated after a few minute wait. We sat at the table and waited for someone to come by. The service was awful! Finally when someone came by we awaited for acknowledgment of my mom's birthday and nothing so we said that the Peruvian birthday girl would be ordering our cocktails. Then our server said happy birthday to her. And that was it the entire night. We ordered 4 desserts because we were a party of 6 and no candle for us to be able to sing happy birthday to my mom. I researched on their social media pages and they advertise as if they make everyone feel special. Well they for sure do not!!! Whoever they have running their social media is doing an amazing job because it's nothing like what you get when you are there. The pisco sours were ok but not great. We make better ones at home. The ceviche was very good but sadly the rest of the food was not. The papa la huancaina lacked flavor. It needed more ají. The papa rellenas were very gummy and chewy. Sadly we ordered 3 orders of these. The wagyu saltado lacked flavor and the tallarín verde was overcooked and chewy. We couldn't even get refills on our waters! We were so disappointed! Not to mention that the tip is automatically included. No wonder why the service was poor. They ruined my mom's 80th birthday! Shame on them for false advertising on social media as a place to make someone feel special on their birthday! Go to the store and buy a pack of candles and have candles for someone's birthday. It is not too much to ask from a restaurant with a red carpet before walking in! No red carpet treatment here! read more

I celebrated my birthday here and it was a great experience! We were able to bring our own cake without issue. They even stored it and cut it for us. The food is amazing and I regret not ordering more items off the extensive menu! The sangria was strong and refreshing. I had the whole fish and it was cooked very well. The service was exceptional and I look forward to returning. read more

Villa Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Once past the greeter, who had difficulty finding my online order, things got fairly decent. The manager was friendly and tried to be helpful. However, he failed to identify the sauces that were packaged with our chicken. The chicken was good if a bit dry. The potatoes, especially the roasted ones, were quite good. The salad was fine. I want to go back for ceviche but not until the health situation is better; this was a takeout order. read more

Villa Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was here with a Meetup group two days ago. I ordered the Arroz Chaufa entree ($25). It was Chinese-style fried rice with pork and shrimp. Unfortunately, it tasted too strongly of soy sauce, so I really didn't like it. But many other people did enjoy their meals. Service was good. read more

This was my first time here. I have eaten at a different Peruvian place before. We came for the ceviche festival, which occurs every week. I decided to try the Ceviche Mixto. My friend got the Ceviche Carretillero which is similar except it comes with fried calamari. My fiancee got the Lomo Saltado, which is a beef dish. I also got the Chilcano, which is a cocktail that is not too bad. It's not sweet but I enjoyed it. My friend got the Pisco sour. The ceviche was fresh and tasted amazing. I liked the flavors and it's almost cleansing. It's a bit far and out of the way but I wouldn't mind returning if I'm in the area. read more

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Beautiful ambience. Delicious food and great drinks! Great date night spot. I highly recommend Villa Peru.

Great date night! Great customer service! Amazing food and experience!! You can't go wrong !

Great find tonight - we enjoyed our dinner here Everything was delicious fast service and friendly staff - shout out to Ryan Food was amazing. Ambiance and the vibe is perfect Clean space friendly staff Def coming back when I'm back in town read more

Villa Peru - Marisco Jaleo - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great restaurant in Tucson! With not a huge amount of Peruvian food or personal experience with authentic Peruvian food, I really enjoy going to Villa Peru. Nice location north of river by St. Phillips Plaza and a cute atmosphere. Love all of the ceviches (usually get that as a sharable appetizer) and really enjoy Churrasco a lo Pobreor Lomo Saltado for an entree. Would recommend sitting away from the main aisle way if they have a saxophonist that night. It gets pretty loud and it's hard to hear your dinner guests' conversations. read more

I was excited to take my wife out to try some Peruvian food. Unfortunately didn't have the best experience. We showed up early to our reservation to see if there were any tables open. The only one open was right next to the jazz player which our hostess mentioned might be too loud. So we said it was no problem we will wait at the bar. We ordered some drinks and hung out at the bar, no problem. After some time, we decided to order tiradito ceviche to tie us over. It was really good so we were fine that our table was still not ready. Waited and waited, our bartender noticed we were still not seated so he comped us our drinks. Finally the hostess shows up and says she can sit us at the table.....next to the jazz player ......this was a little frustrating because it was about 45+ minutes in. We ended up getting a table outside which was nice Out. I ordered the Villa Peru Linguini. Unfortunately the steak was well well done and the pasta was VERY bland. For $33 I would expect some flavor. It was already late in the evening and I didn't want to send anything back as we had waited for a really long time at this point. We really wanted to love this plate from all of the positive reviews, and will be back, just not right away read more

Service and atmosphere are wonderful! There's a large menu with quite a variety of options. I'd love to go back to try some other options. I didn't love what I had, though the presentation was lovely. So, I'm wondering if I don't like Peruvian food or just didn't like what I ordered. Became I thought restaurant and staff were lovely, I want to explore my options. read more

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Hey, I usually come here with my meat eater friends, because they love the meat dishes. But it's a vegetarian, they also have options. Sometimes I just like to get their sides, such as the roasted potatoes, fried sweet plantains. Or one of their sliced potatoes topped with Peruvian fresh cheese sauce. Which is on their appetizer menu. I don't eat eggs, so I usually just have them keep that off. They also have an option as an entrée for sautéed purée of Canary beans. Sometimes I get that as well. Again, I just asked them to keep off the egg read more

I tried Villa Peru several years ago and had a great experience eating ceviche at the bar. The restaurant was much smaller and quieter and I remembered really enjoying the food and the atmosphere. My boyfriend and I went there to celebrate my birthday last night and it was incredibly disappointing. The calamari was smooshy, cold and flavorless. It was served with tartar sauce and had a weird lonely slice of bell pepper as a garnish? My Chilean sea bass was a sad chunk of $44 over cooked and under flavored fish on top of a mound of what tasted like instant quinoa. It tasted like nursing home food. The scallops they served with my dish were so over cooked and tiny. They looked tortured. My boyfriend ordered the Villa Peru Linguini $40 and asked for his steak to be coked rare. He was served about 4 Oz of very well done steak. His shrimp was also over cooked. We don't go out very often and I was really looking forward to a nice birthday dinner. This was a very disappointing meal. I can't believe the lack of quality of the food that was served. read more

Villa Peru is a staple for me when bringing friends from out of town, but I've also pleasantly surprised several Tucsonan friends who weren't aware of this place. Their ceviche is my favorite. They have specials on this dish regularly, and I have enjoyed every type that I've tried. It also comes in a lovely presentation, beautiful dishes really complement the food. I brought two friends recently to the Villa Peru Ceviche festival, and we were all delighted! Great service, fun atmosphere, wonderful food with unique flavors, I definitely recommend this place. read more

Great ceviche! At night the headlights if the parked cars come into the dining area but other than that its a cute place

Um holy moly this place is amazing. It was an experience. Tastes I've never had before like their Peruvian green sauce they give you as a little free starter. It's made with celery! Who would guess you could make something so tasty. Their ceviche was delicious fresh and totally different than what I've had before. Had a mojito as well that was perfectly balanced. Great service and a professional but family vibe, which I love. Literally nothing bad to say about this place except that it's a little far from me, but it's worth the drive! read more

Good was great!! Service great. We really had a great time. Place was clean ......... best ceviche :)

Amazing food and great service. We loved every dish we got. And the passion fruit pisco was amazing read more

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food was good, but they advertised lobster festival and they only had one lobster dish. Service was very slow. Overall not a good value

Awesome, delicious food! The whole staff was super kind. We went for a celebration and had a good bottle of wine, a sampler platter, some ceviche (YUM), and of course a pisco sour. Highly recommend and would definitely go back again. read more

My sister is in town and we decided to try Villa Peru for the first time. We were seated over 30 minutes after our reservation but it's a very small restaurant. We waited at the bar and ordered an appetizer to start - Tequenos de Queso. It was delicious. Eventually, we were seated right outside the kitchen and right next to the saxophone player. My sister had shrimp Ceviche and I had the Lomo Saltado. Both were fabulous. We finished up with the cheesecake and fritter - again, delicious. Even though we were seated late and in the worst location in the restaurant, we'll be back - the food and the service were that good. read more

What a treat, really had a lovely lunch. I tried the Lomo Saltado a stir fried angus beef dish with fries and rice. I also had the flan and it was very tasty. I really loved the ambiance here just a very chill place to get some good eats. The staff was fantastic and the service was really great. read more

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Delicious food. Missed the yuca frita. They should add it back to the menu. Service. Bit slow, great food presentation.