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Best of Peruvian food in California
Restaurants
Could Peruvian food be "the next big thing?" A Wall Street Journal article last September said yes, citing the interest of chefs such as mega-famous Ferran Adrià of Spain's El Bulli. Indeed, Adrià is featured in a new documentary about Peruvian food along with Gastón Acurio, Peru's celeb chef extraordinaire.
The blond Peruvian chick from Diamond Bar submitted this list of Great Peruvian Restaurants. Victoria was raised on homemade Peruvian food, so she knows good food. Send us your favorites and we will include your name with your recommendations.
Anaheim, CA
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El Midti Picanteria Arequipena |
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3070 W Lincoln Ave |
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Anaheim, CA 92801 |
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(714) 995-5944 |
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This place is a storefront hides a treasure of super food inside. Love the warm bread and the Lomo plate. A must try is the Pollo Chi Jau Kai; it’s a lightly battered breast with mushrooms. The Asian fusion puts just the perfect kick on everything. |
Bellflower, CA
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El Hornero |
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14074 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 867-1896 |
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Bellflower, CA |
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Buena Park, CA
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Aji Limon |
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7035 Lincoln Ave |
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Buena Park, CA 90620 |
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(714) 229-1500 / http://ajilmon.com |
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Don’t judge the book by the cover or you will miss out on some great food. The best cviche in O.C. I love the Bistec a la Pobre, a nice cooked slab of beef placed over some of their HOMEMADE FRIES, topped with an over easy egg. |
Cerritos, CA
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El Rocoto |
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11433 South Street Cerritos, CA 90703 |
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Cerritos, CA |
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Claremont, CA
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Pollos Kikiryki |
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344 South Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CA 91711 |
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Claremont, CA |
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Downey, CA
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Parrilla’s Che |
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12121 Paramount Boulevard, Downey, CA 90242 |
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Downey, CA |
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(562) 622-9389 |
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Outdated interior, but food is authentic |
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Toyitos Chicken |
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8510 Paramount Boulevard, Downey, CA 90240 |
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Downey, CA |
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INFO: |
(562) 927-3080 |
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Toyitos is a Peruvian-Japanese place that specializes in rotisserie chicken. |
East Los Angeles, CA
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El Pollon Peruvian Restaurant |
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5100 E Beverly Blvd |
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CITY: |
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 |
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(323) 265-1500 / |
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Gardena, CA
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El Pollo Inka |
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1425 W. Artesia Blvd |
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Gardena, CA |
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INFO: |
(310) 516-7378 |
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The restaurant touts its rotisserie chicken, on weekends, you'll often find live music and a dance floor |
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RESTAURANT: |
El Rocoto |
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1356 W. Artesia Blvd |
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Gardena, CA |
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INFO: |
(310) 768.8768 |
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El Rocoto is named for a Peruvian pepper so hot that it has been dubbed "the gringo killer." The best chicken cooked over open fire. |
Glendale, CA
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Lola’s Peruvian Restaurant |
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230 N Brand Blvd |
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Glendale, CA 91203 |
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(818) 956-5888 / www.lolasperuvianrestaurant.com |
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You can make a meal out of the hot bread and dipping sauce, even before you receive your meal. Good selection of food and desserts too! |
Hollywood, CA
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Los Balcones Del Peru |
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1360 Vine St |
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CITY: |
Hollywood, CA 90028 |
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(323) 871-9600 / http://losbalconesdelperu.menutoeat.com |
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Good selection of food, check the website to view their menu |
Irvine, CA
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Inka Grill |
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23600 Rockfield Blvd |
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Lake Forest, CA |
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949-587-9008 / |
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It’s a little pricey, but the portions are HUGE and you will leave with a people bag. |
La Mirada, CA
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Marios Peruvian Seafood Restaurant |
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15720 Imperial Hwy |
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CITY: |
La Mirada, CA 90638 |
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(562) 902-8299 |
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Lomo Saltado with an egg on top is a favorite here, my favorite is the ceviche made to perfection. Must try the arroz chaufa de carne (beef fried rice) YUMMY! |
Lawndale, CA
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El Pollo Inka |
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15400 Hawthorne Blvd |
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Lawndale, CA 90260 |
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(310) 676-6665 / www.elpolloinka.com |
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Enjoy large portions, It doesn't matter what you order, it is all fantastic food! I recommend the Lomo Saltado if you are a steak lover and enjoy a great experience. |
Long Beach, CA
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El Pollo Imperial |
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5991 Atlantic Ave. |
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CITY: |
Long Beach |
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(562) 612-3315 / www.elpolloimperial.com |
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This place is a hidden gem, you must try the Lomo Saltado (steak, tomatoes, French fries) or the chicken, Tallarin Saltado. |
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Charo’s Peruvian Cuisine |
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7563 Carson St |
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Long Beach, CA 90808 |
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(562) 627-0087 |
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The menu here is made up off all the Peruvian classics you'd expect to find, like the Lomo Saltado, Chaufa de Pollo and more. Love the free bread too! |
Los Angeles, CA
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Don Felix Restaurant |
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305 N. Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 |
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CITY: |
Los Angeles, CA |
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INFO: |
(323) 663-1088 |
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History lesson: 3% of Peru’s population is Asian. So, when you go to Don Felix, it’s not that the food isn’t authentic Peruvian food. It’s just a different sector of Peruvian than most are used to. |
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Con Sabor A Peru |
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5163 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019 |
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Los Angeles, CA (Mid-City) |
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(323) 936-4444 |
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Inti Restaurant |
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5870 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 |
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Los Angeles (Mid Wilshire) |
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(323) 962-2027 |
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Best kept secret. |
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Los Balcones Del Peru |
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1360 Vine St |
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Los Angeles, CA 90028 |
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(323) 871.9600 |
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The seafood dishes are fresh and authentic, and their cebiche ( raw fish with lime and onions ) is close to what you would find in a cebicheria in Lima |
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Mami Isa |
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6208 Alcove Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91606 |
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Los Angeles, CA (North Hollywood) |
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Best Peruvian food you will ever have! |
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Mario’s Peruvian & Seafood |
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5786 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 |
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CITY: |
Los Angeles, CA (Mid Wilshire) |
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(323) 466-4181 |
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Natalie Peruvian Seafood Restaurant |
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5759 Hollywood Boulevard |
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Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood) |
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INFO: |
(323) 463-8340 |
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True “hole in the wall” with delicious Peruvian Food. Also the amount of food you get for the price is decent. |
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Picca |
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9575 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035 |
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CITY: |
West Los Angeles, CA |
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INFO: |
(310) 277-0133 |
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Pollos El Brasero |
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ADDRESS: |
2281 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90006 |
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CITY: |
Los Angeles, CA |
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(213) 381-6060 |
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Mission Viejo, CA
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RESTAURANT: |
Café Mia Terra |
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ADDRESS: |
25542 Jeronimo Rd |
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CITY: |
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 |
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(949) 454-8284 / www.cafemiaterra.com |
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Montebello, CA
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RESTAURANT: |
Whittier Peruvian Restaurant |
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ADDRESS: |
2100 West Whittier Boulevard, Montebello, CA 90640 |
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CITY: |
Montebello, CA |
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INFO: |
(323) 727-1965 |
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They give a very generous portion of the Saltado, but not enough rice FOR ME, love the rice The Aji sauce is pretty spicy and it’s great! |
Norwalk, CA
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RESTAURANT: |
Anticucheria Peruana |
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ADDRESS: |
14351 Pioneer Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 |
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CITY: |
Norwalk, CA |
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INFO: |
(562) 929-3398 |
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COMMENTS: |
Good Peruvian ceviche |
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Santa Fe Springs, CA
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RESTAURANT: |
Lima Virreynal Peruvian Restaurant |
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ADDRESS: |
11411 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 |
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CITY: |
Santa Fe Springs, CA |
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INFO: |
(562) 942-2299 |
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COMMENTS: |
Received a five star review!! |
Stanton, CA
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RESTAURANT: |
Chicama Peruvian Restaurant |
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6959 Cerritos Ave |
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CITY: |
Stanton, CA 90680 |
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(714) 995-2510 / www.chicamarestaurant.com |
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8/9/12