Aromas Del Peru
1930 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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Address :
1930 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL, 33134 - Phone (305) 476-5885
- Website https://aromasmiami.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Dayreem A.
Delicious food, had the mixed ceviche and the camarones al ajo delicious! Very cozy place but a bit loud...but if your a foodie like me the noise won't even matter because your taste buds will be having an awesome techno party so loud it will block every other noise. Service is decent and prices are not astronomical, fairly priced for being seafood. Must try at least once! Oh yeah and I must add I did come with my mom and grandma on Mother's Day so the place was loaded but I'm sure it would probably be better any other day.
(5)Hernani A.
One of us has peruvian background, so we eat peruvian food quite a bit. This restaurant is becoming one of our favs! Food is really good, ceviche is awesome, lomo saltado and tacu tacu as well, their octopus is not the best but the alfajores are so yummy! Location is good and no so difficult to find a parking spot. Thete is an argentinian server that is not very nice... He is too stuck up and we hate when he served us... All the other ones are so niceeee... But well, still a really good place.
(4)Armando A.
Great place and good service. For me, you should try the lomo saltado and chupe. They have different options on a blackboard, specials. I tried 4 of those, one was great (pulpo a la Parrilla), one was ok and 2 were Like "nah" (risottos), They are kind of pricey so choose wisely. Actually, since then I only order the traditional Peruvian food. One more thing, do not go if you are in hurry the service is good but slow. Some days they have a small buffet, not the best but good ( ok) food. I like the place, I usually order to pick up. The guy in the bar is really efficient and has everything ready for you.
(4)Karlito Z.
So i started coming here about a week and half ago. At first the food tasted decent to good. I being Peruvian tend to find the food average. The service is good and they always smile when i walk in. Also the first few times i requested anything "extra" such as a hot sauce, i was accomodated. However, today i ordered a tacu tacu and when I requested for something "extra", which was just 1 more sauce than their customary 1, I was told that they are not allowed to give more than 1. This was very disappointing since this place is in Coral Gables and I had just started to become a little regular, 2-3 week, order. I'm sure management or the owners feel that they are saving money or maximizing profits. But this just left a bad taste in my mouth and made me question coming back again. Advice to management, invest in keeping people happy, especially when the food is average.
(2)Francisco S.
Try the lunch buffet, all you can eat Ceviche! This is the best bang for the buck Peruvian in the Gables. Great service, try the chumpe soups! Amazing service, and great bartenders.
(4)Lara G.
Love their food but giving them to stars because I was disappointed to see how they failed to honor the living social deal that I bought, claiming that it could not be used for take out when nowhere in the deal rules did it say anything about
(2)Juan B.
This is one of the best peruvian restaurants in Miami. If you want a real ceviche come here and enjoy it l. I alway order the jalea mixta. Wow is great . Service is good but the best part is the food
(4)Hugo S.
What a disgrace! My first visit here will be my last! Went to get some food to go with my Father in law; they completely ignored us for quite a long time! It was pretty embarrasing! My family will NEVER go to this place again!
(1)Ana G.
I went on a group of 4.. It was a Sunday afternoon, the place was a bit busy, but after 15 mins it cleared, we went during the Buffet hours, but since we had arrived 10mins before it ended, we opted to order from their menu. I ordered the pisco sour and it was good, it came with a cute drawing on the foam of the drink, the rest of the party ordered Inka Cola. For appetizers, we ordered papa a la guancaina and a chicken causa, those two items were very good. I am only giving it two stars because my lomo saltado was more like lomo salado (saltyyyyy)... my friend who ordered the chicken saltado also expressed that her dish was very salty as well. Their service, was slow even though it was not busy, it took forever for them to get to our table, it was quite annoying.... The positive part was price, I ordered a pisco sour, an appaterrizer, a main dish and dessert $40 dollars plus tip... get better service, better seasoning and I might just go back...
(2)Jose M.
Aromas De Peru located in Coral Gables disappoints in a big way. The service disappoints with long wait times for food. The waiter seemed really nice, but quickly lost interest when he didn't see us as big spenders. The one consistent quality across this chain restaurant is the waiters pushing higher priced food items. The food rates on the mediocre scale and the basic Lomo Saltado is a complete miss. We even upgraded to the better meat option which didn't help.
(2)Edir T.
Really great places, i taste different food and was really great and the prices is reasonable, not bad at all.
(5)Daniel R.
Went on a Sunday around 1:30 and Upon my arrival I was offered the Buffet I must say that Their buffet looked terrible and the person seating next to me who had ordered it suggested my not to order it since it tasted as bad as it looked. Their service may not be necessarily the best, it's not the worst. Very polite but amazingly slow; it took over 30 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. I end up ordering ceviche mixto I expect a peruvian restaurant to have great ceviche, and this is not the case. Their ceviche is just average. Also ordered Lomo saltado and for some unknown reason our waiter (Raul) without consulting decided to upgrade the meat to Filet Mignon and charge us 27$ for the plate. He also offer me the drink of the day, some Pisco Sour and I accepted, it was very tasty but I was charged $18 for it? Are you kidding me ? Wont be going back any time soon.
(1)Lauren B.
So delicious. The lunch buffet is a great deal with good variety. They always have ceviche on the lunch buffet.
(4)Estefania U.
I love the chaufa rice that they have and the fish ceviche. I have visited this Coral Gables location and the one they have at the Hammocks. The service is good. One thing that I did not like is that one time I decided to give them the opportunity trying their buffet and the plates were dirty. Once my husband and I complained about the issue, they tried wiping them with a napkin right in front of our faces! Of course we told them to really clean them again (with the washer machine, etc) and eventually they did it and the matter was resolved. I will continue coming because the food is really good. :)
(3)Wil C.
I ordered seco de cabrito (stewed goat) and it was delicious. My wife tried lomo saltado but the meat was gummy. The amount of food is generous. I was part of a group of ten. The waitress split the check, very nice from her. Service was slow.
(4)Laure M.
The food is good, authentic peruvian dishes. I liked their ceviches, many choices with option to choose the spiciness :) Too bad it's very cold inside the restaurant...
(3)JustCallMeNoodle Z.
Everything was delicious. My favorite dish is Causa, and I loved how it was prepared. We also tried the Lomo Saltado which was absolutely mouth-watering- very fragrant and spice-heavy. Ceviche was good. And then for desert we ordered the Alfajor, Suspiro, and Bavarois. The Bavarois was my favorite by far, it was Passion Fruit flavor, which I've never tried before (I've only had the traditional Peruvian one with prunes)- super light and fluffy texture, and not too sweet. The service was great! Pisco sour is pictured :) Maybe just don't feature a Four Leches as a Peruvian dessert...
(4)D C.
The food was delicious! Sauces are amazing. The reason why I didn't rate it five stars is because the service was mediocre. I went at a time where it wasn't too packed so don't understand why it took so long to take our orders.
(4)Alexander S.
Great place. Lomo and pollo saltado are great. Causa was delicious too. Decent prices
(5)Margot B.
I have not been here for quite some time, but I have had lunch here several times, including the buffet. This time I came for dinner on a Saturday night with family. First, I will say that the service was very good. Our waiter was attentive, explained everything and was friendly. On the plus side, we started with a mixed ceviche for the group and asked for the hot sauce on the side. The ceviche was delivered as ordered and was delicious. Unfortunately, we should have stopped there because the entrees were not that good. I ordered the whole fried Red Snapper and specifically asked the waiter to tell the chef NOT to overcook the fish. Sure enough, when the fish arrived it was overcooked, tasteless and dry. The only reason I didn't send it back is that I did not want to embarrass my family. To be fair, I did take the leftovers home and had it the next day for lunch (but served it with a much needed vinegar sauce). The rest of the table each ordered the Corvina special which was simply ok - served with a pink sauce. Overall, my advice is this - if you're going to have a restaurant that highlights fish as a Peruvian specialty, please get a chef who actually knows how to cook fish. I will visit Aromas again, but next time I think I will stick to the Ceviche and Lomo Saltado which I've had before and is good.
(2)Greg B.
I work near by this restaurant and they have a wide variety of Perubian food that I really enjoy. I had Lomo Salteado that it was great. My wife also had the shrimp risotto and she loved it. The service is great and the food is excelent.. I will return as they have a lunch buffet that is supposed to be good as well.
(4)Amitaf A.
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(1)Alessandra C.
The food here is pretty good (I had the skirt steak and fried seafood appetizer, which was delicious) but the service was AWFUL. My parents and I had three different waiters for some reason and I had to ask for everything. They didn't bother asking me for drinks (I had to call them to ask for a soda), they left all the plates on my table after I was finished - my table was packed with dishes we already finished and I had to ask for the complimentary bread. I didn't even know they had complimentary bread until I noticed the table that had over 10 guests were given 5 star rating service and given bread, drinks, and had their plates taken away after they were finished. Overall, good food but if you're not coming in with a big party they will not attend to you very well.
(2)Andrea C.
Had lunch at this location... food was average and serrvice was horrible. Our waitress was very unfriendly and had an attitude.
(2)Tatiana C.
Good was good, service horrible and desert sucked. When we told the desert was bad the waiter argued that we should like their desert. They need to understand that the customer is right. Even when 3 people on the same table tasted it and no one likes it
(2)Jennifer U.
It's not a terrible place. Like most places, if you order anything with seafood they will serve you a ton of calamari rings. Their Lomo Saltado is pretty good, so is their cau-cau, their seco and the ceviche. But I haven't been here in a while, so this recent visit has left me not wanting to go back. On to the bad... Their buffet is pretty terrible: yellow canned sweet corn in the salsa criolla, watered down ceviche, a ton of seafood concoctions featuring the ever present-in-huge-amounts calamari, they had some terrible, undercooked chicken wings there. Nothing really had flavor. My sister decided to speak up after she tasted the ceviche (it truly had no flavor and was watery) and asked if she could order from the menu instead. The manager said sure, but I'll charge you for the buffet too. What?? We were in shock. She finally relented, so my sister ordered a causa de camarones. Let me just tell you, DON'T order this, it's terrible, it comes covered in some mayo/ketchup concoction. My sister asked for a bit of the other sauce on the plate, the one that tasted decent, but she said she would have to charge us for it. Hilarious! Maybe it was a bad day, who knows. All in all, the buffet was a terrible meal, with terrible service from the manager. It's so disappointing. I don't leave reviews. But this place made me so upset I just had to.
(2)Nestor G.
Great service, the waiter was friendly and fast. Great tasting food! Loved the Peruvian beer Custeño which the waiter recommended to have with my shrimps al ajillo. Nice place for dining, during lunch their were only a few people. Overall it's a must try.
(5)James M.
Outstanding presentation, very nice atmosphere, excellent service, large portions, reasonable prices, and flat out very good food. Latin music of various types filling the atmosphere perfectly.
(5)Arturo B.
We visited on a Saturday early afternoon and were surprised with the 'brunch' offering. Aromas del Peru offers vast buffet option for brunch, and it is well worth it! $20 per person was a great deal, so we attacked! From cold to hot dishes, plates included: ceviche de pescado, choclo, causas (pollo y atun) papas a la huancaina, ocopa, pollo saltado, arroz chaufa de camarones, arroz blanco, seco de res, aguadito, among other items i cannot remember. Service was excellent, which made the experience better. Arrive hungry; you will leave happy! ps: bring a sweater or scarf, it can get 'chilly' inside.
(4)Yani E.
The best ceviche in Miami :) I love it. Not only that but the staff is super friendly :D Try their lomo saltado or the mixed ceviche :P yummy
(5)Heriberto C.
The food was good but not great.., Ctviche could have been marinated some more, aguidito could have had a thicker base, octopus could have been better tried to it's sauce , crayfish and clams could have had more flavor. An average restaurant.
(4)Abrahamm M.
Great service, Julio was a wonderful waiter. Was very informative about their menu and specials. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend !
(5)Alina V.
I had heard great things about Aromas del Peru and being a big fan of peruvian food, I had to give this place a try. I had a date night with my boyfriend, my best friend and her boyfriend. We had reservations and upon arrival we were seated immediately. We started off with some cuzquena beers which is the official beer of Peru, some fish ceviche and papa a la huancaina. The papa was absolutely delicious and though the ceviche was pretty good, the serving portion was a bit too small. We all decided to order the lomo saltado and we were so glad we did! It was probably one of the best lomo saltados we have ever had. Juicy steak, the sauce was just perfect and the portion was even better! Service did lack a bit, but it might have been because they had some event going. I will most definitely be coming back here!
(4)Tatiana C.
Best ceviche in town. The have a very creative menu, service is excellent. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat. They have spectacular lunch specials, drinks very creative also. Love it.
(5)Christy P.
I went to Aromas del Peru with my co workers during our lunch break. The food was a good portion and it tasted ok (not bad, not amazing). The reason why I gave this location such a low rating is because of how rude the server was. We would ask her for something as simple as a drink, salt, or extra napkins and she would just roll her eyes and walk away. Two members of our table we non native Spanish speakers and she refused to speak English, which isn't necessarily that bad; until we heard her speaking perfectly fluent English to the table right next to us. She pretty much didn't want to put the effort into our table. When it came time to pay the bill we split the check and that seemed to upset her even more. She rolled her eyes again, and as she processed the credit cards she slammed each card on our table. Since we were a large party our bill automatically had an 18% gratuity added to it; yet when we split the bill they charged us an extra 18% for each person (36% tip total thus far!). Obviously, we had them revise this. This obviously upset them, but at this point we all just wanted to get out of there. The last thing the really ground my gears about this place was that instead of charging customers the set 7% sales tax for Coral Gables, they decided to charge us 8%. I will never go to this location again. I'll stick to the 8 street location from now on!!
(2)Joseluis A.
aromas del peru is nice. ive been there a couple of times and i especially like their parihuela. last time i was there i went with a big group of people who dont like to share. so i got leche de tigre and parihuela. no i did not share. i ate it all and it was great. service was ok, just a bit inattentive at times. considering we were a large group, a server should have checked on us every now and then but wasnt the case. regardless, the food is very good and prices are fair in comparison to other restaurants in the area.
(4)Violet D.
Extremely disappointed!!!!Worse Ceviche I've ever had,the fish was poorly cut and It was super plain NO flavor and I must of had a whole red onion in my bowl!I don't recommend this place AT ALL! $15 for a Margarita?Are you kidding me?The Tuna Causa was terrible!We received our food before our drinks(which are over priced)not acceptable in my book!The churrasco was over cooked and the waiter didn't ask once how our food was.Thank God he didn't because it was terrible!Wont be going back....
(1)Roberto T.
Just had the worst ceviche and tiradito ever. Super salty and sour. Now sometimes stuff happens in the kitchen and just as long as they rectify it I am OK. But when I complained to the manager (lady with red hair) she told me it was OK and that is the way the tiradito is. I took the last bite about 20 mins ago and my tongue and palate are still seared from the acidity and saltiness. She gave me the discount, but instead of apologizing she gave us the look like if she was doing us a favor. I've been coming here for 2 years and today they have lost 2 faithful customers. Thank God Divino Ceviche opened in Giralda Ave a few blocks from here.
(1)Fatima C.
Went for the Lunch buffet $14.95 and it was great. Good variety of appetizers and main dishes. They had ceviche, tiradito, papa la huancaina, causa rolls and then for main plate, arroz chaufa, pollo saltado, aji de gallina, mariscos, jalea..... its a great combination for an amazing price especially for Coral Gables lunch. I was in and out and had a yummy lunch. There is no dessert but you get so full from the food that there is no need.
(4)Jennifer T.
This makes me sad to write this review, mostly because I love the food here, So this one star is simply for the food. I took two of my friends here for a Sunday buffet, and i could not have been more disappointed. My server was Daniel, he was the most unprofessional and seriously rude person I have ever encountered in a restaurant. When we ordered the buffet he told the table it included drinks and desert, so when i saw that the check had 20$ added for all three of our deserts you could understand i was confused. When I told him he mentioned to us the desert was included he just said "NO" and walked away. I simply asked to speak to a manager and was told there was no manager in the restaurant as the other server told us that there was no desert included even though all of us clearly heard him tell us otherwise. Not only did Daniel give us attitude and treat us poorly, he then told us in the most unprofessional way "I guess I am buying your desert today!" and took the desert we were still eating off our table. I had to tell him to put it back on the table and we would just pay for it, I have never been treated so horribly. I ended up tipping the busboy 10$ because he was the only one who helped us during the meal with water and asking us if the food was good etc. This is all such a shame because I usually go here once a week, and can promise I will never come again. The food here is great and its because of our server that I will never give this place my business.
(1)Azad B.
This was the last meal of our miami trip. . And probably the best one. It was my first time peruvian cusine and server Antonio explained menu really well. Food was delicious. We had fish and shrimp ceviche , vegetable causas and Fil ete de Pescado Encebollado all were really delicious. Must try this place !
(5)Mike N.
I ate here twice this week. The fried rice with chicken was very good. The green spicy sauce was perfect on everything. I also had the spicy fish cerveche as an appetizer but had to take half back to the hotel for dinner. Very good! For lunch I had a dish with beef, rice, french fries, and gravy. I enjoyed every dish and would make this a regular stop if I lived in the area.
(5)Mike D.
I've been looking for an excellent lomo saltado in this area to replace Don Jose's in Kendall. This was the best lomo saltado I've ever had. The beef was extremely juicy, as well as being smothered in a delicious soy sauce blend. The fries were golden and done perfectly. The portion was perfect (and I eat a LOT). The ONLY thing that may have made the dish go from 99% perfect to 100% was the rice. There wasn't anything wrong with it at all, but I prefer fried rice with my lomo saltado rather than white rice. That's my only complaint, and it's not even remotely significant. My order was carry out, so I can't speak about the service. Only that the waiter who greeted me at the door was extremely friendly and the bartender who took my money didn't speak a word nor make eye contact. But, that's irrelevant. I went for the food and I wasn't disappointed!
(5)Alex W.
Great churrasco and huge piscojitos. Service was a little slow, but there was a huge party at a table nearby.
(3)Juan S.
Great dining experience! Big portions, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, reasonable prices and a friendly staff are all great things about this restaurant. They also have a little bakery/dessert counter up front....I will definitely be back for that.
(4)Karla S.
This place is good -- really good, in fact, especially when compared to other moderately priced Peruvian restaurants. I will be somewhat of a snob here and call myself a Peruvian food connoisseur. I have had Peruvian food from a street vendor in a corner sitting on a sidewalk in Lima Peru, to feasting at Malabar, to gaining 10lbs in 2 days at Mistura. In several visits to Aromas Del Peru I have had the following : ceviches tres ajies, ceviche de pescado, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa de pescado, octopus with risotto, anticuchos and jalea. Everything was well executed and well portioned. Reasonably priced and attentive service. I read other reviews complaining about ordering the churrasco and it not being what they expected. You're at a Peruvian restaurant, if you want a churrasco, head a few blocks over to Grazianos. I am very pleased with Aromas Del Peru (Coral Gables location only) and will continue to visit whenever I am in the mood for a good ceviche and a few maracuya sours.
(4)David B.
Went for Lucy with my wife and sons. Everything was excellent. One son had the whole octopus, I had octopus with risotto. Octopus was perfectly grilled, risotto was very flavorful. My wife had prawns with an olive flavored rice that was fascinating. Other son had seafood with rice, close to paella. All the seafood was cooked perfectly. Civiche appetizers was quite good, as was the mashed potato and chicken app. We would all like to go again, especially to try the veal trips dish. A little pricey but very good.
(4)Max T.
I love several dishes from this chain; I am changing my review of the place and although I love the JALEA, LOMO, TALLARINES, CEVICHE, the service is just too HORRIBLE to continue. The chaufa has become an inconsistent dish, usually extremely greasy and excess rice, scarce other ingredients. Despite the bad chaufa, what makes this a 1 star is the service, ie service culture, at all the aromas. There seems to be a consistent and persistent goal to defraud the consumer, instructions that can only be handed down directly by the management. Examples: If you get a chicken chaufa the price is reasonable, but the waiter always proposes to do chicken and steak, she never mentions to you that this decision will double the price, which does not show on the menu; double the price is certainly not justified for minced meat. I dont care for the money, but I hate the conniving attitude that is consistently present. I love much of their food, but I feel like I have to watch my back, rather than peacefully enjoy myself. The same thing happens with the chicharron de pescado, they will immediately push adding shrimp to it, it is reasonable to expect a price hike for the shrimp, but why not mention to the consumer that it will double the price, and that your better off ordering a JALEA which is 4-6 times the size and will end up being about the same price? The upgrade price is not reflected on the menu. A friend of mines recommended the place to a friend of his. The friend shows up and asks for red wine. The waitress offers the "house special", the "house special" was an $119 dollar bottle of wine, the most expensive bottle on the menu. The friend complained to the manager. When time came to pay, they said his credit card would not go through, so he had to pay cash (make your own conclusions). He called the bank later and the bank said it was never put through so it was never declined. Thankfully an 18% service fee is always included in your check at all their establishments. Dont expect a waitress to tell you of this included tip, and do expect the waitress to remove the itemized bill when its time for you to fill out the tip on the receipt; this happens 99 out of 100 times. I love the taste of many of their dishes, but I cant deal with their bullshit and I certainly cant recommend the place to anyone without having to give 45 warnings and disclaimers
(1)S K.
Seriously one of the top 5 places to eat in Miami and south Florida. It's pretty close to our house, and has become THE place we go to when we go out to eat. Kids love the food (we're not Peruvian). We've tried most of the menu and there's nothing there that we wouldn't order again. What do we keep ordering? Definitely the jalea (sp?). It's a massive portion, so order carefully. The pollo saltado is a kids' favorite, especially with the chicha (sweet blue corn juice). Their ceviche is phenomenal, after eating here some of the other restaurants that claim to serve a dish they call ceviche should be ashamed-- folks, this place knows how it's done right. I ate the goat here too, and it was great, spicy if you're worried about that (it was perfect for me). They have a lunch buffet which we've gone to several times, and it's really good also. Great cocktails, of course pisco sours are well done. Mojitos aren't overly sweetened, either. The service is really good. Not only do I recommend this place as a real south Florida gem, I'm getting hungry thinking about it and will probably wind up there by the end of the week. The only flaw is that the TV is on kind of loud sometimes, especially for occasional sporting events.
(5)Morgan M.
A Peruvian friend brought me here last Fall and I have been coming here ever since. El Chalan on Bird Road used to be my Peruvian restaurant of choice, but Aromas is closer to my house and they have awesome food. This place is more expensive than El Chalan, but cheaper than other Peruvian restaurants in the Gables. If you're looking to for a nice business lunch place come here, it's upscale but intimate and they have a fab all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for $15. There are usually 8? entrees, ceviche, and cold potato dishes on the buffet and they change the entrees everyday. Their ceviche is very fresh and great. Some days they have leche de tigre which will really wake you up. :p And their crispy corn is actually crispy, unlike most peruvian places with stale corn. :[ I also love their pisco sours, but at $10 each, best to come here during happy hour (4 - 7pm) @ $5 each. Other than that the service is always good, nice ambiance perfect for business or dates.
(5)Natasha N.
Love this place! Food is excellent. The lunch buffet is worth the trip. And if you're up for a drink, try the Pisco sours.
(5)Grace P.
Ive been a fan of El Chalan for years but were in Gables and gave this a try, we were very pleased. The Chifa was tasty and fresh, my fish was just right I have overcooked fish. The sangria was delicious, we had a nice waiter who gave us suggestions and recommended the sangria which made it a great choice. Definitely will be going back to this place.
(4)Claudia C.
Hands down the best Peruvian restaurant in Miami. Has several locations, but the Coral Gables one in my opinion is the best. Plus Mon-Fri they have $2 drink specials aside from delicious bar bites. They also have an amazing buffet as well.
(5)Valerie G.
The best Peruvian food in town! Truly recommend their 'lomo saltado' and their 'fish ceviche'
(5)Julio H.
You can never ever go wrong with Aromas del Peru. It is very cool that they have added this location in Coral Gables although it seems obvious they cater to the office crowd. This location prepares the basic staples as the other locations, but is a bit different than the other ones. First, this restaurant has a chalkboard towards the back where they list special dishes that seem to be a blend of Italian and Peruvian cuisine. I saw some very interesting and appetizing dishes which I will definitely try on my next visit. Second, there is a bar, a fully equipped one, and they have a happy hour where pisco sour and maracuya sour flow freely. A must stop.
(4)David G.
Friendly people. Great food. Comfortable neighborhood feel. Looking forward to coming back soon.
(4)Patricia P.
The best ceviche ever, this was literally the best deliciousness i have EVER had in my 31 years of life! Ordered the Pescado ceviche, which came with these toasted corn kernels a piece of sweet potato and these very large corn kernels in Leche De Tigre (a heavenly spicy lemon sauce)The toasted corn kernels and the sweet potato blended all the flavors so well! For the entree we ordered this meat that came with white rice and theses amazing yellow potato french fries! Just 1 itsy bitsy complaint- if you do not enjoy raw and large pieces of cooked red onion, make SURE TO TELL THEM NO ONIONS! For dessert I ordered the Quattro Leches- a milky cake with evaporated milk, condensed milk , regular milk and dulce de leche on top.Awesome!
(5)Dennis R.
Aromas Del Peru has so much potential. Great food, drinks but lacks the service. I will go back because I enjoy their plates, they have to do something about the service though.
(3)Wendy H.
We love this place. We also order a ceviche de pescado and a lomo saltado (sp?) and they are both always excellent. Suspiro de limena is also a delicious dessert. We have never been here and not loved our food, it is a great spot. i've never tried their buffet but my hubby likes it.
(4)Jamie P.
A bit pricey but definitely worth it. I've been there a few times now and have only had great experiences and delicious peruvian food. I'm surprised to see some complaints about the service, for me it has always been great; the waitress with really short hair always seems to be performing in a competition for speediest waitress, but we never feel rushed at all. The pisco sours are the bomb!
(4)Andres S.
I have visited two of their locations, the one on Calle Ocho and the one in Coral Gables, this one being the nicest, but food is consistent. The Coral Gables location is very nice, although their service may not be necessarily the best, it's not the worst. As far as the food, it is decent. But I do have two objections: 1) I expect a peruvian restaurant to have great ceviche, and this is not the case. Their ceviche is just average. 2) If you order anything that is not "basic", it tends to be on the pricier side, with prices comparable to the great Ceviche 105, but with food that is nowhere near it. I will say however, that their Chupe de Camarones and their Parihuela are superb and huge. Had I not know Ceviche 105, maybe I would have given this place a fourth star, BUT, since I know just how wonderful peruvian food can be, I won't.
(3)Frances R.
I'm not a fan of 'ethnic' food but this place is FANTASTIC!!! I recommend it to everyone -- not matter what your taste.
(4)Christina C.
I had never been to this particular location of Aromas del Peru since we usually go to the one that's closer to the Blue Lagoon area. Nonetheless, for our Christmas luncheon we decided to venture to the Gables to this fabulous restaurant. We called ahead the day before and upon our arrival at the restaurant the following day they had everything ready and just perfect! We sat down immediately, they took our drink orders, brought out the appetizers. The lunch portions followed shortly thereafter and everything ran very smoothly. The chaufa de mariscos as always was exceptional along with the ceviche mixto. They even packed up all our leftovers quickly so we could take our doggie bags with us. In short, everything was amazing and the chef (or owner, not sure) even came out to greet us. I would definitely love to go back here another day with more time (instead of the lunch rush). My only complaint... it's a little pricey, but considering it's in the Gables, not bad at all.
(4)Carolina P.
Excelent food and service!!! ask for Jose, he is the nicest waiter ever!! Cannot wait to come back again :)))
(5)mauricio o.
Why is it that i am so not impressed by restaurants anymore? Another whatever place...The food was tasty, but the meat dishes lacked meat... I felt like i got full off of rice. Service outside was nonexistent.. Not impressed.. In the slightest. It would not occur to me to visit again with all the restaurants here in Miami.
(2)Joanna L.
Soooo happy that Aromas del Peru now has a location in Coral Gables!! I have always been a fan of the one in 8th street, but the place is quite small and it got so popular that sometimes it was hard to find parking and an available table. This new location is ample and nicely decorated, there is plenty of parking in the sorrounding areas, and most importantly the food is just as amazing and the prices continue to be super reasonable. Went there yesterday for the first time and left happy and satisfied.Service was great and Javier, the owner, came to our table and was as nice and accomodating as always. Will definitely be back soon!
(5)Daniel L.
Although, I've been to their other locations, I do like the ambience and decor here a little better. The food here is amazing..both in portion and flavor. The ceviche is great as well...some of the best I've ever had. Some of my favorites include the lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and the seco de res. True, the service is not amazingly attentive, but we're in Miami...out of all of the places I've ever been, Miami service, as a whole, has been incredibly underwhelming. One thing to note is that some of the items from the other locations are not on the menu, but you can still order them. Overall, its worth the trip. One of the better Peruvian places around.
(4)Saskia M.
Aromas del Peru made such a good impression yesterday at lunch! I went with my best friend and we ordered a few plates to share. We received great service from Jorge, who was very attentive and made sure we enjoyed Peruvian food experience. For drinks my friend had Chicha Morada and I ordered a Passion Fruit Pisco... wow it was so good!!! topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and the perfect combination of tangy and sweet from the passion fruit. Food: Cebiche de Pescado medium spiced: served traditional with rocoto corn and camote (sweet potato).. very good, classic and fresh tasting. Anticuchos: cow heart skewers, thinly sliced and grilled with a light BBQ smokey taste to it. Very tender and flavorful. (I have recently become a fan of hearts and will not stop eating them anytime soon) Served with fried yuca and more rocoto corn. Causa de Pollo: I love this mash of yellow potato "stack".. good with the chicken, but next time I will order with tuna as I'm not a big fan of the mayo in the chicken and I also felt that it needed more....it was a little too much potato I have been to the Aromas del Peru restaurant on 8th street but this was my first time at the Ponce de Leon location and I definitely recommend it much more due to service and ambiance. If you haven't been then you should definitely step in and give it a try. If you are adventurous order the hearts and if not, I am sure you will be happy with a traditional cebiche. Buen provecho!!
(4)Marte S.
I've come here twice on Friday nights for drinks and dessert, two totally different experiences, one at the bar and one at a table. The house red wine is fantastic, and at $2, is definitely enough to keep me coming back. If you sit at a table, beware - the huge screen with nonstop Food Network footage paired with booming club music can be quite distracting, but you will still drool over the flan. Otherwise, this Peruvian place has a nice homey vibe. Next time, I'll opt for a bar seat over a table.
(4)Erika S.
I enjoyed this place, we had the ceviche mixto which my boyfriend loved but I thought was a bit too spicy. I am not holding that against this place since I really just don't like any spice in my food. We both had the lomo saltado which was amazing. My steak was juicy and the sauce was delicious. We went during a day where they were having a happy hour event and were playing really loud music which was not our style therefore I am not giving them the 5 stars. I really don't think a restaurant should have the noise level of a club but that's just me. Otherwise I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely come again.
(4)Marc M.
I am a fan of Peruvian food but not a connoiseur, by which I mean, I truly don't know the names of the different plates and frankly, couldn't care less about what a tiradito is, or papas a la huancaina. Nevertheless, I've been to Peru dozens of times and love the taste. This was my first visit to the Coral Gables Aromas del Peru and, frankly, probably my last. 1. The restaurant is really really noisy. No sound-deadening materials anywhere, so that it is impossible to have a conversation from one side of the table to the other 2. The service is amazingly slow; it took over 30 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. 3. The service is too inconsistent; took forever to refill water, did not bring extra napkins we asked for (they use thin paper napkins and wrap the cutlery with it, like in Cuban cafeterias. 4. The Ceviches are mediocre at best. This is worsened by having them basically smothered in onions. I think Ceviche 105 has much better quality. The ceviche here is not as bad as, say, Jaguar in the Grove, but it is mediocre at best 5. The rest of the food is also mediocre. The pulpo al olivo is smothered in the sauce, so much so that it is impossible sometimes to even find the pulpo. In general, everything is basically smothered in sauces which then overpower the taste of the food. If we were talking about $7 a plate, the mediocrity of the service and food would be passable. But at almost $20 a plate, nope, just not worth it.
(2)Paola J.
Guaranteed wonderful experience everytime I visit. Started off with anticuchos as appetizer and had the seafood risotto in aji amarillo sauce for entree after a recommendation from the waitress. Tried the chirimoya pisco cocktail. They were just delicious.
(5)Rachel H.
My friend and I happened to hear about a new Peruvian restaurant in Coral Gables and had to check it out. We tend to stick to the Gables for our lunch outings so we hadn't been to the other locations of Aromas del Peru; there's one on 8th street and one in Kendall. The service was aweome, Jorge took care of us. He was super patient, spoke to us in English with no problem, and offered suggestions from the menu. We had: the complementary bread and spicy sauce they bring to the table, then ordered ceviche mixto (amazing!), yuca a la huancaina (superb!), and anticuchos (delish!). All of the sauces were yummy and the anticuchos were spicy and cooked perfectly. We also had a half pitcher of sangria. Our total bill was only like $40 and we were completely stuffed! And happy ;-) Check this place out! You have to go a little north on Ponce to find it, it's by the Office Max. They aparently have lunch specials as well. I'll be back!
(5)Liliana E.
I love Peruvian food. I ordered the Lomo Saltado. The staff is very friendly. Food was out without a long wait. The food was tasty. I do however wish they had a lunch menu/specials... it can be pricey for just lunch.
(3)Elizabeth M.
This was my FAVORITE peruvian restaurant for ceviche (till Ceviche 105 was introduced to me, but thats another review lol). Anyhow this place is great! small but now they opened another seating area next door. Its a cozy ambience and great service. Their jalea mixto is still my favorite and waaay better Ceviche 105.
(5)Viviana V.
I've been to this restaurant on several occasions and every time I've left with the same "meh" feeling. For starters, I am the type of customer that doesn't believe that more is better. Every single dish I've ordered in this place will easily feed two people. To me, looking at such large portions is a turn off when it comes to food. That aside, the food is just average. I ordered the Tiradito Sample and the fish was literally submerged in the sauces. Also, the fish was cut too thick, making it too chewy. A good tiradito should be, in my opinion, thinly sliced and light on the sauce so that it doesn't overpower the fish. The same overload of sauce was the case with the Pulpo al Olivo that my husband ordered. I've gone to much better peruvian restaurants in Miami. On the lower cost side: C.V.Che 105 and Pardo's Chicken. On the more expensive side, Francesco. On the positive side, I liked the Pisco Sour and desserts.
(2)Alberto M.
I told myself that I was not going to come to this restaurant again, but decided to give the one in Coral Gables a try........ another mistake Be careful when ordering any entree with fish, they will tell you all the variety of fish that you can order, but of course they don't tell you that each fish has a different price, I ordered pescado a lo macho, I had it better somewhere else, the only difference is they charge me EXTRA, why they do this, it would be less aggravate to detail it on the menu or the decency to tell you.
(2)Luckie M.
Excellent food! I tried this restaurant a few months ago. Figured I would try something different in the area. I must say that I have frequented the restaurant ever since that first day. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are large. Service is always excellent. Every time I go I order the jalea mixta and the ceviche. I have tried other dishes but those are my two favorites. I would definitely recommend the food to anyone who is looking for a good Peruvian restaurant.
(5)Mark D.
I'll keep it short and say that my second visit was much the same as my first...very good food, pleasant atmosphere, with punishingly slow, inept service.
(3)Carmen S.
AMAZING! very good food at affordable prices, the service can be a little slow but it's worth the wait! :)
(5)JORGE R.
excellent nicer (more elegant) version of the very authentic sw 8 street restaurant..one of miami's best seafood places by far..choros a la chalaca(mussels) parihuela mixta (seafood in spicy red broth) and of course, killer ceviche ( love the mixto)..can't be beat even by local "seafood" places...
(4)Alden K.
I really enjoy the food here. Ceviche here is second to none. I also enjoy the leche de tigre when you I'm feeling sick. It's the juice from the bottom of the ceviche that doesn't get served. It sounds disgusting, but it's an old Peruvian trick to get you feeling better. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. The location is great, easy to walk for many or just drive, parking is easy here as well.
(4)Niniva S.
Flat out, bad food and bad service, I order Lomo Saltado, meat was hard and the rice super super salty. The waiter every two minutes, asking if we were ready to order, gave the impression that they wanted us to finish and go. Sorry I don't recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Jesica J.
The restaurant sits on a corner of Ponce de Leon and Navarre. It is beautifully decorated and dimly lit, perfect for an intimate dinner. We came to dinner on a quiet Saturday night with my mom and husband. We decided to meet my mom at the restaurant, so when we got there, she was already waiting at the table. The hostess very nicely greeted us and showed us to where my mom was sitting. When we sat, we already had the menus set out for us with water and a complimentary appetizer, which was very nice. Our waiter immediately came over to greet us, and took our drink order. He recommended we try a pisco sour or Peruvian beer. I refused and decided on my usual Diet Coke, but my husband asked for the recommended Peruvian Beer (Cristal), which he very much enjoyed. After he promptly brought our drinks over, he also introduced us to the menu and made a few recommendations from the daily specials. However, we decided to go a la carte. My husband had the pollo saltado, my mom had the ceviche mixto, and I had the mariscos saltados. We were so engaged in conversation that I think the food took no more than 15 minutes to reach our table. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! The mariscos saltados I had included octopus, mussels, clams, and shrimp in a sauce with onions and tomatoes and a side of white rice and french fries. It was very tasty and plentiful! It was so much that I ended up taking half of it home. My husband was also pleasantly surprised with his pollo saltado. My mom's ceviche was also plentiful and very lemony (as she likes it). I am actually surprised this place only has 3.5 stars. This location definitely deserves more credit! I was especially surprised by the service as our waiter was very respectful and knowledgeable, and the wait staff always kept our water glasses full. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I would love to return. The prices are reasonable, the food is delicious, and we were treated like royalty.
(5)Katherine C.
If you want to enjoy Authentic Peruvian cuisine in South Florida at reasonable prices, then you must come to Aromas del Peru in Coral Gables. My family is Peruvian and I was raised in Sta. Anita Lima. And Aromas is the real deal! The food is always fresh and portions are very generous. If you like seafood, you must try the shrimp and fish Ceviche. Also the Causa Appetizer which brings a sample of all their Causas is amazing, and my personal favorite is the Tallarines Verde con Bistec (pesto like spaghetti and steak). I recommend going on a week night as the weekends are very busy. Service is friendly and reasonably fast, but does take a while on weekends as in any other popular restaurant in Miami.
(5)Hammy G.
You can't beat the menu offered here! Good food, excellent service.. The best part was the Pisco sours! We had a great time'
(5)Jose A.
Excelente buffett de almuerzo. Location is perfect and the food is really good. Definitely worth a try if you are in the Coral Gables area.
(4)Liz F.
We ordered the Chicken causa which was delish, a side of tigre de Liche and shared a Lomo Saltado. The meat was good, but it was very salty. I wish they would use a low sodium soy sauce or not as much salt, made my eyes squint.
(3)Katy P.
I have a confession to make - I love Peruvian food. No really, I do. My father traveled to Latin America for many years when I was growing up, and at one point my entire family made it over to Lima in Peru. Even though I must admit I wasn't old enough at the time to really appreciate the food I definitely can now - and Aromas del Peru knows what they are doing. Without a doubt you have to start your Peruvian adventure with their signature drink, a pisco Sour. My personal favorite at Aromas is their passion fruit (maracuya) pisco sour. My only advice is to take it slow while drinking because it is so delicious that before you know it's all done. For your appetizer you must order causa, which I am completely obsessed with. The combination of yellow potato, egg, aji amarillo, and whether you order it with chicken or shrimp is just perfect. It has the perfect mix of flavor and it's just spicy enough to get your taste buds going. For your main dish you are ordering the lomo saltado. I have had this dish at several Peruvian restaurants, but this one takes the cake. This very traditional Peruvian dish is their version of stir-fry, but even better. It's basically slices of beef, tomatoes, and spices all on top a bed of French fries. How could you go wrong with that? Last but not least, you have to end your experience at Aromas del Peru with their suspiero limeño, or "sigh of Lima," dessert. I do have to warn you that if you don't love really sweet desserts than this isn't it for you. But for those of you who do this dessert is basically evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, some eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. It reminds me of the natilla I used to eat growing up.
(4)Carol M.
When it comes to Peruvian food, this place is one of the best. During lunch they have a buffet for $14.95 that includes, ceviche, tiraditos, causas, papas a la huancaina, and a variety of cooked dishes. You also have the option of ordering from the menu. My favorite dishes are the lomo saltado, ajà de gallina and tallarines verdes. I prefer to eat there or pick up because the delivery charge is pretty hefty ($6 last time I ordered). They used to have happy hour specials but they no longer do, hopefully they will offer it again. Overall is a nice place to go for lunch or dinner.
(5)Debbie A.
Been coming to this place for a while and i normally get amazing service. I wish I could say they were packed or understaffed but the sad truth is tonight my server did not give us the attention we deserve. The waiter limit himself to taking our order and we never saw him again until the end when he realized we didn't have any water or drinks. I asked the waiter if they were understaffed because I wanted to be understanding. My waiter decided to then give me a speech on how he gives his guest space and not bother them but that he is attentive to the table. If this was true then why did I eat my meal without a cup of water or anything to drink. Then I thought "why is this waiter giving me a speech". Im sad to say that employees like these makes the restaurant seem unfriendly. Sadly until I hear back from the owner i will not becoming back! I left a comment card.
(1)Suzanne P.
How is it that it has taken me this long to discover Peruvian cuisine? Yum! To begin, the service was exceptional. Our waiter, Yamal, was enthusiastic, passionate about the food and gave us a great introduction to some basic dishes. The décor of the place is warm and cozy, reminding me a lot of restaurants I've visited while in Costa Rica. We had the Corvina Gratinada con Camarones, a side of Tostones and the Lomo Saltado. My mouth is watering as I type this review. The tostones were thin, crunchy and piping hot...I could've devoured the entire portion. Did I mention they were the size of my hand?!? The Corvina Gratinada is a cheesy dish with a very generous amount of shrimp. I rarely touch shrimp, but I tried these and they passed my test. The Lomo Saltado (another rare thing for me to eat is red meat), was amazing. It is served with sautéed onions and peppers and a bed of cheesy Risotto. The portions are quite large, enough for sharing. We topped things of with an Alfajor, of course. Also, we had 2 glasses of house wine for under $5, I believe. It was happy hour and a generous pour might I add. I cannot wait to come back here!
(4)Chris P.
Amazing Peruvian quinine, great atmosphere. Four of us visited this fine establishment tonight. We ordered a round of pisco sour a drink that reminded me of lemon cellos from Italy. For an appetizer we order a mix of different causes and they were also very delicious. For main courses we each had a variation of the Peruvian Wok dishes. There was so much food we left full to the point we were walking slow. For the customer: Bring your appetite and don't be afraid to try something new. For the business: I recommend when the server attends the tables, they should remove the earpieces out of courtesy. Otherwise, fantastic work
(5)Mitzy R.
The minute you arrive to the place it looks like your are in a different place. It's darker with lots of dark wood. It was around 1pm and the place was busy but not crowded. We were seated as soon as the hostess greeted us. We drove by and decided to just try the place and we didn't know much About the place. So we were pleasantly surprised when the waitress told us about the Lunch Buffet. For $15.99 you can eat all the cebiche, pupusa and many other choices( soup,rice, garbanzo beans, a pasta,etc.). The buffet looked clean and freshly prepared. It's a great deal Considering that a plate of cebiche with cost you +\- $10. Someone from our table ordered the Maracuya(passion fruit) and it was delicious. Having food allergies and fearing cross food contamination from the buffer I chose from the menu. Fish cebiche with tostones (fried plantains). It was excellent. But my table mates went straight to the buffet. They enjoyed everything. The fish cebiche looked exactly the same as the one I ordered. But for me the best part was the dessert. Every alternative looks delicious: I went with some kind of meringues with passion fruit flavor, another ordered the lemon pie and the last ordered a Suspiro limeño. The merengue was fluffy and tasted good, the texture was Ok. But the lemon pie was excellent and not too tart. Suspiro limeño was Really Good And Big. All Dessert portions were big enough to share if you feel generous. Price point was excellent 2 lunch buffet, 1 cebiche w tostones, 2 juices, 2 coffees and 3 desserts for less than $80. I will go back!!!
(4)Danielle A.
If you're a Peruvian food snob like me, this is definitely an authentic spot you will enjoy. I usually frequent at the Ponce De Leon location in Coral Gables and never leave disappointed. Staff is professional and always at your service. I highly recommend Aromas Del Peru over most pretentious Peruvian restaurants in Miami (I won't give any names ::wink wink::).
(5)Mariel N.
Service, atmosphere, food, everything is good! The tacu tacu is delicious, the "anticuchos" to start are the ones to go, the grill octopus is delicious as well! The "all you can eat" buffet is a great selection too.
(4)Andres S.
For appetizer Anticuchos is & papa a la huancaina is a most ..... Chupe de Cameron is one a my favorites dishes here
(5)Alissa W.
This atmosphere here is definitely nicer than the one on 8th street. Although, the service was just terrible. My ceviche came out in 5 minutes but my entree took 40 more and the place wasn't even busy. I started to get a little annoyed but couldn't even flag down the water. When my chicken entree came out it was nowhere near as good as the aromas on 8 th street. I will not be going to this one again.
(3)Dani C.
The bartender, Joe, is very friendly and makes the BEST pisco sour (better than you can get in Peru!) The ceviche is delicious and appetizing. Great locals spot.
(5)Mike B.
Stewed goat over white beans was the best single dish I had on a recent week-long trip to Miami. Ceviche was good too. Good drinks. Really helpful service: felt that wait staff really wanted us to enjoy our experience and were really invested in the food.
(5)Heather R.
Great atmosphere and ceviche ! The traditional ceviche was good! The Paella not so good:( Disappointed! Tasted fishy old and microwaved...The pisco grape sour drink was good..
(3)José D.
Ceviche was not fresh and not well marinated The pisco sour was very sweet and extremely expensive. Not even close to a real Peruvian restaurant . An expensive restaurant must provide a first class service and a good to excellent food. This one does not offer neither . Not recommended at all.
(2)Jo W.
Super fresh and ridiculous portions!
(4)Nicole M.
I am completely obsessed with Peruvian gastronomy, so I have tried to try as many Peruvians restaurant in the Miami area as I can. This one, by far, is the BEST Peruvian restaurant in the Miami area. The fish is super fresh, the octopus is huge which means that you can actually taste it, not like those places who just put tiny pieces on your ceviche. The causas are great and also a perfect way to begin your meal. You MUST try "Suspio Limeño," a typical Peruvian dessert that they make to perfection.
(5)Alden K.
I really enjoy the food here. Ceviche here is second to none. I also enjoy the leche de tigre when you I'm feeling sick. It's the juice from the bottom of the ceviche that doesn't get served. It sounds disgusting, but it's an old Peruvian trick to get you feeling better. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. The location is great, easy to walk for many or just drive, parking is easy here as well.
(4)Niniva S.
Flat out, bad food and bad service, I order Lomo Saltado, meat was hard and the rice super super salty. The waiter every two minutes, asking if we were ready to order, gave the impression that they wanted us to finish and go. Sorry I don't recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Liz F.
We ordered the Chicken causa which was delish, a side of tigre de Liche and shared a Lomo Saltado. The meat was good, but it was very salty. I wish they would use a low sodium soy sauce or not as much salt, made my eyes squint.
(3)Hammy G.
You can't beat the menu offered here! Good food, excellent service.. The best part was the Pisco sours! We had a great time'
(5)Jose A.
Excelente buffett de almuerzo. Location is perfect and the food is really good. Definitely worth a try if you are in the Coral Gables area.
(4)Jesica J.
The restaurant sits on a corner of Ponce de Leon and Navarre. It is beautifully decorated and dimly lit, perfect for an intimate dinner. We came to dinner on a quiet Saturday night with my mom and husband. We decided to meet my mom at the restaurant, so when we got there, she was already waiting at the table. The hostess very nicely greeted us and showed us to where my mom was sitting. When we sat, we already had the menus set out for us with water and a complimentary appetizer, which was very nice. Our waiter immediately came over to greet us, and took our drink order. He recommended we try a pisco sour or Peruvian beer. I refused and decided on my usual Diet Coke, but my husband asked for the recommended Peruvian Beer (Cristal), which he very much enjoyed. After he promptly brought our drinks over, he also introduced us to the menu and made a few recommendations from the daily specials. However, we decided to go a la carte. My husband had the pollo saltado, my mom had the ceviche mixto, and I had the mariscos saltados. We were so engaged in conversation that I think the food took no more than 15 minutes to reach our table. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! The mariscos saltados I had included octopus, mussels, clams, and shrimp in a sauce with onions and tomatoes and a side of white rice and french fries. It was very tasty and plentiful! It was so much that I ended up taking half of it home. My husband was also pleasantly surprised with his pollo saltado. My mom's ceviche was also plentiful and very lemony (as she likes it). I am actually surprised this place only has 3.5 stars. This location definitely deserves more credit! I was especially surprised by the service as our waiter was very respectful and knowledgeable, and the wait staff always kept our water glasses full. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I would love to return. The prices are reasonable, the food is delicious, and we were treated like royalty.
(5)Katy P.
I have a confession to make - I love Peruvian food. No really, I do. My father traveled to Latin America for many years when I was growing up, and at one point my entire family made it over to Lima in Peru. Even though I must admit I wasn't old enough at the time to really appreciate the food I definitely can now - and Aromas del Peru knows what they are doing. Without a doubt you have to start your Peruvian adventure with their signature drink, a pisco Sour. My personal favorite at Aromas is their passion fruit (maracuya) pisco sour. My only advice is to take it slow while drinking because it is so delicious that before you know it's all done. For your appetizer you must order causa, which I am completely obsessed with. The combination of yellow potato, egg, aji amarillo, and whether you order it with chicken or shrimp is just perfect. It has the perfect mix of flavor and it's just spicy enough to get your taste buds going. For your main dish you are ordering the lomo saltado. I have had this dish at several Peruvian restaurants, but this one takes the cake. This very traditional Peruvian dish is their version of stir-fry, but even better. It's basically slices of beef, tomatoes, and spices all on top a bed of French fries. How could you go wrong with that? Last but not least, you have to end your experience at Aromas del Peru with their suspiero limeño, or "sigh of Lima," dessert. I do have to warn you that if you don't love really sweet desserts than this isn't it for you. But for those of you who do this dessert is basically evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, some eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. It reminds me of the natilla I used to eat growing up.
(4)Katherine C.
If you want to enjoy Authentic Peruvian cuisine in South Florida at reasonable prices, then you must come to Aromas del Peru in Coral Gables. My family is Peruvian and I was raised in Sta. Anita Lima. And Aromas is the real deal! The food is always fresh and portions are very generous. If you like seafood, you must try the shrimp and fish Ceviche. Also the Causa Appetizer which brings a sample of all their Causas is amazing, and my personal favorite is the Tallarines Verde con Bistec (pesto like spaghetti and steak). I recommend going on a week night as the weekends are very busy. Service is friendly and reasonably fast, but does take a while on weekends as in any other popular restaurant in Miami.
(5)Carol M.
When it comes to Peruvian food, this place is one of the best. During lunch they have a buffet for $14.95 that includes, ceviche, tiraditos, causas, papas a la huancaina, and a variety of cooked dishes. You also have the option of ordering from the menu. My favorite dishes are the lomo saltado, ajà de gallina and tallarines verdes. I prefer to eat there or pick up because the delivery charge is pretty hefty ($6 last time I ordered). They used to have happy hour specials but they no longer do, hopefully they will offer it again. Overall is a nice place to go for lunch or dinner.
(5)Debbie A.
Been coming to this place for a while and i normally get amazing service. I wish I could say they were packed or understaffed but the sad truth is tonight my server did not give us the attention we deserve. The waiter limit himself to taking our order and we never saw him again until the end when he realized we didn't have any water or drinks. I asked the waiter if they were understaffed because I wanted to be understanding. My waiter decided to then give me a speech on how he gives his guest space and not bother them but that he is attentive to the table. If this was true then why did I eat my meal without a cup of water or anything to drink. Then I thought "why is this waiter giving me a speech". Im sad to say that employees like these makes the restaurant seem unfriendly. Sadly until I hear back from the owner i will not becoming back! I left a comment card.
(1)Suzanne P.
How is it that it has taken me this long to discover Peruvian cuisine? Yum! To begin, the service was exceptional. Our waiter, Yamal, was enthusiastic, passionate about the food and gave us a great introduction to some basic dishes. The décor of the place is warm and cozy, reminding me a lot of restaurants I've visited while in Costa Rica. We had the Corvina Gratinada con Camarones, a side of Tostones and the Lomo Saltado. My mouth is watering as I type this review. The tostones were thin, crunchy and piping hot...I could've devoured the entire portion. Did I mention they were the size of my hand?!? The Corvina Gratinada is a cheesy dish with a very generous amount of shrimp. I rarely touch shrimp, but I tried these and they passed my test. The Lomo Saltado (another rare thing for me to eat is red meat), was amazing. It is served with sautéed onions and peppers and a bed of cheesy Risotto. The portions are quite large, enough for sharing. We topped things of with an Alfajor, of course. Also, we had 2 glasses of house wine for under $5, I believe. It was happy hour and a generous pour might I add. I cannot wait to come back here!
(4)Chris P.
Amazing Peruvian quinine, great atmosphere. Four of us visited this fine establishment tonight. We ordered a round of pisco sour a drink that reminded me of lemon cellos from Italy. For an appetizer we order a mix of different causes and they were also very delicious. For main courses we each had a variation of the Peruvian Wok dishes. There was so much food we left full to the point we were walking slow. For the customer: Bring your appetite and don't be afraid to try something new. For the business: I recommend when the server attends the tables, they should remove the earpieces out of courtesy. Otherwise, fantastic work
(5)Mitzy R.
The minute you arrive to the place it looks like your are in a different place. It's darker with lots of dark wood. It was around 1pm and the place was busy but not crowded. We were seated as soon as the hostess greeted us. We drove by and decided to just try the place and we didn't know much About the place. So we were pleasantly surprised when the waitress told us about the Lunch Buffet. For $15.99 you can eat all the cebiche, pupusa and many other choices( soup,rice, garbanzo beans, a pasta,etc.). The buffet looked clean and freshly prepared. It's a great deal Considering that a plate of cebiche with cost you +\- $10. Someone from our table ordered the Maracuya(passion fruit) and it was delicious. Having food allergies and fearing cross food contamination from the buffer I chose from the menu. Fish cebiche with tostones (fried plantains). It was excellent. But my table mates went straight to the buffet. They enjoyed everything. The fish cebiche looked exactly the same as the one I ordered. But for me the best part was the dessert. Every alternative looks delicious: I went with some kind of meringues with passion fruit flavor, another ordered the lemon pie and the last ordered a Suspiro limeño. The merengue was fluffy and tasted good, the texture was Ok. But the lemon pie was excellent and not too tart. Suspiro limeño was Really Good And Big. All Dessert portions were big enough to share if you feel generous. Price point was excellent 2 lunch buffet, 1 cebiche w tostones, 2 juices, 2 coffees and 3 desserts for less than $80. I will go back!!!
(4)Danielle A.
If you're a Peruvian food snob like me, this is definitely an authentic spot you will enjoy. I usually frequent at the Ponce De Leon location in Coral Gables and never leave disappointed. Staff is professional and always at your service. I highly recommend Aromas Del Peru over most pretentious Peruvian restaurants in Miami (I won't give any names ::wink wink::).
(5)Alissa W.
This atmosphere here is definitely nicer than the one on 8th street. Although, the service was just terrible. My ceviche came out in 5 minutes but my entree took 40 more and the place wasn't even busy. I started to get a little annoyed but couldn't even flag down the water. When my chicken entree came out it was nowhere near as good as the aromas on 8 th street. I will not be going to this one again.
(3)Andres S.
For appetizer Anticuchos is & papa a la huancaina is a most ..... Chupe de Cameron is one a my favorites dishes here
(5)Mariel N.
Service, atmosphere, food, everything is good! The tacu tacu is delicious, the "anticuchos" to start are the ones to go, the grill octopus is delicious as well! The "all you can eat" buffet is a great selection too.
(4)Mike B.
Stewed goat over white beans was the best single dish I had on a recent week-long trip to Miami. Ceviche was good too. Good drinks. Really helpful service: felt that wait staff really wanted us to enjoy our experience and were really invested in the food.
(5)Dani C.
The bartender, Joe, is very friendly and makes the BEST pisco sour (better than you can get in Peru!) The ceviche is delicious and appetizing. Great locals spot.
(5)Jo W.
Super fresh and ridiculous portions!
(4)Heather R.
Great atmosphere and ceviche ! The traditional ceviche was good! The Paella not so good:( Disappointed! Tasted fishy old and microwaved...The pisco grape sour drink was good..
(3)José D.
Ceviche was not fresh and not well marinated The pisco sour was very sweet and extremely expensive. Not even close to a real Peruvian restaurant . An expensive restaurant must provide a first class service and a good to excellent food. This one does not offer neither . Not recommended at all.
(2)Nicole M.
I am completely obsessed with Peruvian gastronomy, so I have tried to try as many Peruvians restaurant in the Miami area as I can. This one, by far, is the BEST Peruvian restaurant in the Miami area. The fish is super fresh, the octopus is huge which means that you can actually taste it, not like those places who just put tiny pieces on your ceviche. The causas are great and also a perfect way to begin your meal. You MUST try "Suspio Limeño," a typical Peruvian dessert that they make to perfection.
(5)Hernani A.
One of us has peruvian background, so we eat peruvian food quite a bit. This restaurant is becoming one of our favs! Food is really good, ceviche is awesome, lomo saltado and tacu tacu as well, their octopus is not the best but the alfajores are so yummy! Location is good and no so difficult to find a parking spot. Thete is an argentinian server that is not very nice... He is too stuck up and we hate when he served us... All the other ones are so niceeee... But well, still a really good place.
(4)Armando A.
Great place and good service. For me, you should try the lomo saltado and chupe. They have different options on a blackboard, specials. I tried 4 of those, one was great (pulpo a la Parrilla), one was ok and 2 were Like "nah" (risottos), They are kind of pricey so choose wisely. Actually, since then I only order the traditional Peruvian food. One more thing, do not go if you are in hurry the service is good but slow. Some days they have a small buffet, not the best but good ( ok) food. I like the place, I usually order to pick up. The guy in the bar is really efficient and has everything ready for you.
(4)Dayreem A.
Delicious food, had the mixed ceviche and the camarones al ajo delicious! Very cozy place but a bit loud...but if your a foodie like me the noise won't even matter because your taste buds will be having an awesome techno party so loud it will block every other noise. Service is decent and prices are not astronomical, fairly priced for being seafood. Must try at least once! Oh yeah and I must add I did come with my mom and grandma on Mother's Day so the place was loaded but I'm sure it would probably be better any other day.
(5)Karlito Z.
So i started coming here about a week and half ago. At first the food tasted decent to good. I being Peruvian tend to find the food average. The service is good and they always smile when i walk in. Also the first few times i requested anything "extra" such as a hot sauce, i was accomodated. However, today i ordered a tacu tacu and when I requested for something "extra", which was just 1 more sauce than their customary 1, I was told that they are not allowed to give more than 1. This was very disappointing since this place is in Coral Gables and I had just started to become a little regular, 2-3 week, order. I'm sure management or the owners feel that they are saving money or maximizing profits. But this just left a bad taste in my mouth and made me question coming back again. Advice to management, invest in keeping people happy, especially when the food is average.
(2)Francisco S.
Try the lunch buffet, all you can eat Ceviche! This is the best bang for the buck Peruvian in the Gables. Great service, try the chumpe soups! Amazing service, and great bartenders.
(4)Juan B.
This is one of the best peruvian restaurants in Miami. If you want a real ceviche come here and enjoy it l. I alway order the jalea mixta. Wow is great . Service is good but the best part is the food
(4)Lara G.
Love their food but giving them to stars because I was disappointed to see how they failed to honor the living social deal that I bought, claiming that it could not be used for take out when nowhere in the deal rules did it say anything about
(2)Ana G.
I went on a group of 4.. It was a Sunday afternoon, the place was a bit busy, but after 15 mins it cleared, we went during the Buffet hours, but since we had arrived 10mins before it ended, we opted to order from their menu. I ordered the pisco sour and it was good, it came with a cute drawing on the foam of the drink, the rest of the party ordered Inka Cola. For appetizers, we ordered papa a la guancaina and a chicken causa, those two items were very good. I am only giving it two stars because my lomo saltado was more like lomo salado (saltyyyyy)... my friend who ordered the chicken saltado also expressed that her dish was very salty as well. Their service, was slow even though it was not busy, it took forever for them to get to our table, it was quite annoying.... The positive part was price, I ordered a pisco sour, an appaterrizer, a main dish and dessert $40 dollars plus tip... get better service, better seasoning and I might just go back...
(2)Hugo S.
What a disgrace! My first visit here will be my last! Went to get some food to go with my Father in law; they completely ignored us for quite a long time! It was pretty embarrasing! My family will NEVER go to this place again!
(1)Jose M.
Aromas De Peru located in Coral Gables disappoints in a big way. The service disappoints with long wait times for food. The waiter seemed really nice, but quickly lost interest when he didn't see us as big spenders. The one consistent quality across this chain restaurant is the waiters pushing higher priced food items. The food rates on the mediocre scale and the basic Lomo Saltado is a complete miss. We even upgraded to the better meat option which didn't help.
(2)Edir T.
Really great places, i taste different food and was really great and the prices is reasonable, not bad at all.
(5)Daniel R.
Went on a Sunday around 1:30 and Upon my arrival I was offered the Buffet I must say that Their buffet looked terrible and the person seating next to me who had ordered it suggested my not to order it since it tasted as bad as it looked. Their service may not be necessarily the best, it's not the worst. Very polite but amazingly slow; it took over 30 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. I end up ordering ceviche mixto I expect a peruvian restaurant to have great ceviche, and this is not the case. Their ceviche is just average. Also ordered Lomo saltado and for some unknown reason our waiter (Raul) without consulting decided to upgrade the meat to Filet Mignon and charge us 27$ for the plate. He also offer me the drink of the day, some Pisco Sour and I accepted, it was very tasty but I was charged $18 for it? Are you kidding me ? Wont be going back any time soon.
(1)Lauren B.
So delicious. The lunch buffet is a great deal with good variety. They always have ceviche on the lunch buffet.
(4)Estefania U.
I love the chaufa rice that they have and the fish ceviche. I have visited this Coral Gables location and the one they have at the Hammocks. The service is good. One thing that I did not like is that one time I decided to give them the opportunity trying their buffet and the plates were dirty. Once my husband and I complained about the issue, they tried wiping them with a napkin right in front of our faces! Of course we told them to really clean them again (with the washer machine, etc) and eventually they did it and the matter was resolved. I will continue coming because the food is really good. :)
(3)Wil C.
I ordered seco de cabrito (stewed goat) and it was delicious. My wife tried lomo saltado but the meat was gummy. The amount of food is generous. I was part of a group of ten. The waitress split the check, very nice from her. Service was slow.
(4)Laure M.
The food is good, authentic peruvian dishes. I liked their ceviches, many choices with option to choose the spiciness :) Too bad it's very cold inside the restaurant...
(3)Margot B.
I have not been here for quite some time, but I have had lunch here several times, including the buffet. This time I came for dinner on a Saturday night with family. First, I will say that the service was very good. Our waiter was attentive, explained everything and was friendly. On the plus side, we started with a mixed ceviche for the group and asked for the hot sauce on the side. The ceviche was delivered as ordered and was delicious. Unfortunately, we should have stopped there because the entrees were not that good. I ordered the whole fried Red Snapper and specifically asked the waiter to tell the chef NOT to overcook the fish. Sure enough, when the fish arrived it was overcooked, tasteless and dry. The only reason I didn't send it back is that I did not want to embarrass my family. To be fair, I did take the leftovers home and had it the next day for lunch (but served it with a much needed vinegar sauce). The rest of the table each ordered the Corvina special which was simply ok - served with a pink sauce. Overall, my advice is this - if you're going to have a restaurant that highlights fish as a Peruvian specialty, please get a chef who actually knows how to cook fish. I will visit Aromas again, but next time I think I will stick to the Ceviche and Lomo Saltado which I've had before and is good.
(2)Greg B.
I work near by this restaurant and they have a wide variety of Perubian food that I really enjoy. I had Lomo Salteado that it was great. My wife also had the shrimp risotto and she loved it. The service is great and the food is excelent.. I will return as they have a lunch buffet that is supposed to be good as well.
(4)Amitaf A.
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(1)Alessandra C.
The food here is pretty good (I had the skirt steak and fried seafood appetizer, which was delicious) but the service was AWFUL. My parents and I had three different waiters for some reason and I had to ask for everything. They didn't bother asking me for drinks (I had to call them to ask for a soda), they left all the plates on my table after I was finished - my table was packed with dishes we already finished and I had to ask for the complimentary bread. I didn't even know they had complimentary bread until I noticed the table that had over 10 guests were given 5 star rating service and given bread, drinks, and had their plates taken away after they were finished. Overall, good food but if you're not coming in with a big party they will not attend to you very well.
(2)Andrea C.
Had lunch at this location... food was average and serrvice was horrible. Our waitress was very unfriendly and had an attitude.
(2)Tatiana C.
Good was good, service horrible and desert sucked. When we told the desert was bad the waiter argued that we should like their desert. They need to understand that the customer is right. Even when 3 people on the same table tasted it and no one likes it
(2)Jennifer U.
It's not a terrible place. Like most places, if you order anything with seafood they will serve you a ton of calamari rings. Their Lomo Saltado is pretty good, so is their cau-cau, their seco and the ceviche. But I haven't been here in a while, so this recent visit has left me not wanting to go back. On to the bad... Their buffet is pretty terrible: yellow canned sweet corn in the salsa criolla, watered down ceviche, a ton of seafood concoctions featuring the ever present-in-huge-amounts calamari, they had some terrible, undercooked chicken wings there. Nothing really had flavor. My sister decided to speak up after she tasted the ceviche (it truly had no flavor and was watery) and asked if she could order from the menu instead. The manager said sure, but I'll charge you for the buffet too. What?? We were in shock. She finally relented, so my sister ordered a causa de camarones. Let me just tell you, DON'T order this, it's terrible, it comes covered in some mayo/ketchup concoction. My sister asked for a bit of the other sauce on the plate, the one that tasted decent, but she said she would have to charge us for it. Hilarious! Maybe it was a bad day, who knows. All in all, the buffet was a terrible meal, with terrible service from the manager. It's so disappointing. I don't leave reviews. But this place made me so upset I just had to.
(2)Nestor G.
Great service, the waiter was friendly and fast. Great tasting food! Loved the Peruvian beer Custeño which the waiter recommended to have with my shrimps al ajillo. Nice place for dining, during lunch their were only a few people. Overall it's a must try.
(5)Arturo B.
We visited on a Saturday early afternoon and were surprised with the 'brunch' offering. Aromas del Peru offers vast buffet option for brunch, and it is well worth it! $20 per person was a great deal, so we attacked! From cold to hot dishes, plates included: ceviche de pescado, choclo, causas (pollo y atun) papas a la huancaina, ocopa, pollo saltado, arroz chaufa de camarones, arroz blanco, seco de res, aguadito, among other items i cannot remember. Service was excellent, which made the experience better. Arrive hungry; you will leave happy! ps: bring a sweater or scarf, it can get 'chilly' inside.
(4)James M.
Outstanding presentation, very nice atmosphere, excellent service, large portions, reasonable prices, and flat out very good food. Latin music of various types filling the atmosphere perfectly.
(5)Heriberto C.
The food was good but not great.., Ctviche could have been marinated some more, aguidito could have had a thicker base, octopus could have been better tried to it's sauce , crayfish and clams could have had more flavor. An average restaurant.
(4)Yani E.
The best ceviche in Miami :) I love it. Not only that but the staff is super friendly :D Try their lomo saltado or the mixed ceviche :P yummy
(5)JustCallMeNoodle Z.
Everything was delicious. My favorite dish is Causa, and I loved how it was prepared. We also tried the Lomo Saltado which was absolutely mouth-watering- very fragrant and spice-heavy. Ceviche was good. And then for desert we ordered the Alfajor, Suspiro, and Bavarois. The Bavarois was my favorite by far, it was Passion Fruit flavor, which I've never tried before (I've only had the traditional Peruvian one with prunes)- super light and fluffy texture, and not too sweet. The service was great! Pisco sour is pictured :) Maybe just don't feature a Four Leches as a Peruvian dessert...
(4)D C.
The food was delicious! Sauces are amazing. The reason why I didn't rate it five stars is because the service was mediocre. I went at a time where it wasn't too packed so don't understand why it took so long to take our orders.
(4)Alexander S.
Great place. Lomo and pollo saltado are great. Causa was delicious too. Decent prices
(5)Alina V.
I had heard great things about Aromas del Peru and being a big fan of peruvian food, I had to give this place a try. I had a date night with my boyfriend, my best friend and her boyfriend. We had reservations and upon arrival we were seated immediately. We started off with some cuzquena beers which is the official beer of Peru, some fish ceviche and papa a la huancaina. The papa was absolutely delicious and though the ceviche was pretty good, the serving portion was a bit too small. We all decided to order the lomo saltado and we were so glad we did! It was probably one of the best lomo saltados we have ever had. Juicy steak, the sauce was just perfect and the portion was even better! Service did lack a bit, but it might have been because they had some event going. I will most definitely be coming back here!
(4)Abrahamm M.
Great service, Julio was a wonderful waiter. Was very informative about their menu and specials. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend !
(5)Tatiana C.
Best ceviche in town. The have a very creative menu, service is excellent. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat. They have spectacular lunch specials, drinks very creative also. Love it.
(5)Joseluis A.
aromas del peru is nice. ive been there a couple of times and i especially like their parihuela. last time i was there i went with a big group of people who dont like to share. so i got leche de tigre and parihuela. no i did not share. i ate it all and it was great. service was ok, just a bit inattentive at times. considering we were a large group, a server should have checked on us every now and then but wasnt the case. regardless, the food is very good and prices are fair in comparison to other restaurants in the area.
(4)Christy P.
I went to Aromas del Peru with my co workers during our lunch break. The food was a good portion and it tasted ok (not bad, not amazing). The reason why I gave this location such a low rating is because of how rude the server was. We would ask her for something as simple as a drink, salt, or extra napkins and she would just roll her eyes and walk away. Two members of our table we non native Spanish speakers and she refused to speak English, which isn't necessarily that bad; until we heard her speaking perfectly fluent English to the table right next to us. She pretty much didn't want to put the effort into our table. When it came time to pay the bill we split the check and that seemed to upset her even more. She rolled her eyes again, and as she processed the credit cards she slammed each card on our table. Since we were a large party our bill automatically had an 18% gratuity added to it; yet when we split the bill they charged us an extra 18% for each person (36% tip total thus far!). Obviously, we had them revise this. This obviously upset them, but at this point we all just wanted to get out of there. The last thing the really ground my gears about this place was that instead of charging customers the set 7% sales tax for Coral Gables, they decided to charge us 8%. I will never go to this location again. I'll stick to the 8 street location from now on!!
(2)Violet D.
Extremely disappointed!!!!Worse Ceviche I've ever had,the fish was poorly cut and It was super plain NO flavor and I must of had a whole red onion in my bowl!I don't recommend this place AT ALL! $15 for a Margarita?Are you kidding me?The Tuna Causa was terrible!We received our food before our drinks(which are over priced)not acceptable in my book!The churrasco was over cooked and the waiter didn't ask once how our food was.Thank God he didn't because it was terrible!Wont be going back....
(1)Roberto T.
Just had the worst ceviche and tiradito ever. Super salty and sour. Now sometimes stuff happens in the kitchen and just as long as they rectify it I am OK. But when I complained to the manager (lady with red hair) she told me it was OK and that is the way the tiradito is. I took the last bite about 20 mins ago and my tongue and palate are still seared from the acidity and saltiness. She gave me the discount, but instead of apologizing she gave us the look like if she was doing us a favor. I've been coming here for 2 years and today they have lost 2 faithful customers. Thank God Divino Ceviche opened in Giralda Ave a few blocks from here.
(1)Fatima C.
Went for the Lunch buffet $14.95 and it was great. Good variety of appetizers and main dishes. They had ceviche, tiradito, papa la huancaina, causa rolls and then for main plate, arroz chaufa, pollo saltado, aji de gallina, mariscos, jalea..... its a great combination for an amazing price especially for Coral Gables lunch. I was in and out and had a yummy lunch. There is no dessert but you get so full from the food that there is no need.
(4)Jennifer T.
This makes me sad to write this review, mostly because I love the food here, So this one star is simply for the food. I took two of my friends here for a Sunday buffet, and i could not have been more disappointed. My server was Daniel, he was the most unprofessional and seriously rude person I have ever encountered in a restaurant. When we ordered the buffet he told the table it included drinks and desert, so when i saw that the check had 20$ added for all three of our deserts you could understand i was confused. When I told him he mentioned to us the desert was included he just said "NO" and walked away. I simply asked to speak to a manager and was told there was no manager in the restaurant as the other server told us that there was no desert included even though all of us clearly heard him tell us otherwise. Not only did Daniel give us attitude and treat us poorly, he then told us in the most unprofessional way "I guess I am buying your desert today!" and took the desert we were still eating off our table. I had to tell him to put it back on the table and we would just pay for it, I have never been treated so horribly. I ended up tipping the busboy 10$ because he was the only one who helped us during the meal with water and asking us if the food was good etc. This is all such a shame because I usually go here once a week, and can promise I will never come again. The food here is great and its because of our server that I will never give this place my business.
(1)Azad B.
This was the last meal of our miami trip. . And probably the best one. It was my first time peruvian cusine and server Antonio explained menu really well. Food was delicious. We had fish and shrimp ceviche , vegetable causas and Fil ete de Pescado Encebollado all were really delicious. Must try this place !
(5)Mike N.
I ate here twice this week. The fried rice with chicken was very good. The green spicy sauce was perfect on everything. I also had the spicy fish cerveche as an appetizer but had to take half back to the hotel for dinner. Very good! For lunch I had a dish with beef, rice, french fries, and gravy. I enjoyed every dish and would make this a regular stop if I lived in the area.
(5)Mike D.
I've been looking for an excellent lomo saltado in this area to replace Don Jose's in Kendall. This was the best lomo saltado I've ever had. The beef was extremely juicy, as well as being smothered in a delicious soy sauce blend. The fries were golden and done perfectly. The portion was perfect (and I eat a LOT). The ONLY thing that may have made the dish go from 99% perfect to 100% was the rice. There wasn't anything wrong with it at all, but I prefer fried rice with my lomo saltado rather than white rice. That's my only complaint, and it's not even remotely significant. My order was carry out, so I can't speak about the service. Only that the waiter who greeted me at the door was extremely friendly and the bartender who took my money didn't speak a word nor make eye contact. But, that's irrelevant. I went for the food and I wasn't disappointed!
(5)Alex W.
Great churrasco and huge piscojitos. Service was a little slow, but there was a huge party at a table nearby.
(3)Juan S.
Great dining experience! Big portions, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, reasonable prices and a friendly staff are all great things about this restaurant. They also have a little bakery/dessert counter up front....I will definitely be back for that.
(4)Karla S.
This place is good -- really good, in fact, especially when compared to other moderately priced Peruvian restaurants. I will be somewhat of a snob here and call myself a Peruvian food connoisseur. I have had Peruvian food from a street vendor in a corner sitting on a sidewalk in Lima Peru, to feasting at Malabar, to gaining 10lbs in 2 days at Mistura. In several visits to Aromas Del Peru I have had the following : ceviches tres ajies, ceviche de pescado, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa de pescado, octopus with risotto, anticuchos and jalea. Everything was well executed and well portioned. Reasonably priced and attentive service. I read other reviews complaining about ordering the churrasco and it not being what they expected. You're at a Peruvian restaurant, if you want a churrasco, head a few blocks over to Grazianos. I am very pleased with Aromas Del Peru (Coral Gables location only) and will continue to visit whenever I am in the mood for a good ceviche and a few maracuya sours.
(4)Max T.
I love several dishes from this chain; I am changing my review of the place and although I love the JALEA, LOMO, TALLARINES, CEVICHE, the service is just too HORRIBLE to continue. The chaufa has become an inconsistent dish, usually extremely greasy and excess rice, scarce other ingredients. Despite the bad chaufa, what makes this a 1 star is the service, ie service culture, at all the aromas. There seems to be a consistent and persistent goal to defraud the consumer, instructions that can only be handed down directly by the management. Examples: If you get a chicken chaufa the price is reasonable, but the waiter always proposes to do chicken and steak, she never mentions to you that this decision will double the price, which does not show on the menu; double the price is certainly not justified for minced meat. I dont care for the money, but I hate the conniving attitude that is consistently present. I love much of their food, but I feel like I have to watch my back, rather than peacefully enjoy myself. The same thing happens with the chicharron de pescado, they will immediately push adding shrimp to it, it is reasonable to expect a price hike for the shrimp, but why not mention to the consumer that it will double the price, and that your better off ordering a JALEA which is 4-6 times the size and will end up being about the same price? The upgrade price is not reflected on the menu. A friend of mines recommended the place to a friend of his. The friend shows up and asks for red wine. The waitress offers the "house special", the "house special" was an $119 dollar bottle of wine, the most expensive bottle on the menu. The friend complained to the manager. When time came to pay, they said his credit card would not go through, so he had to pay cash (make your own conclusions). He called the bank later and the bank said it was never put through so it was never declined. Thankfully an 18% service fee is always included in your check at all their establishments. Dont expect a waitress to tell you of this included tip, and do expect the waitress to remove the itemized bill when its time for you to fill out the tip on the receipt; this happens 99 out of 100 times. I love the taste of many of their dishes, but I cant deal with their bullshit and I certainly cant recommend the place to anyone without having to give 45 warnings and disclaimers
(1)S K.
Seriously one of the top 5 places to eat in Miami and south Florida. It's pretty close to our house, and has become THE place we go to when we go out to eat. Kids love the food (we're not Peruvian). We've tried most of the menu and there's nothing there that we wouldn't order again. What do we keep ordering? Definitely the jalea (sp?). It's a massive portion, so order carefully. The pollo saltado is a kids' favorite, especially with the chicha (sweet blue corn juice). Their ceviche is phenomenal, after eating here some of the other restaurants that claim to serve a dish they call ceviche should be ashamed-- folks, this place knows how it's done right. I ate the goat here too, and it was great, spicy if you're worried about that (it was perfect for me). They have a lunch buffet which we've gone to several times, and it's really good also. Great cocktails, of course pisco sours are well done. Mojitos aren't overly sweetened, either. The service is really good. Not only do I recommend this place as a real south Florida gem, I'm getting hungry thinking about it and will probably wind up there by the end of the week. The only flaw is that the TV is on kind of loud sometimes, especially for occasional sporting events.
(5)Morgan M.
A Peruvian friend brought me here last Fall and I have been coming here ever since. El Chalan on Bird Road used to be my Peruvian restaurant of choice, but Aromas is closer to my house and they have awesome food. This place is more expensive than El Chalan, but cheaper than other Peruvian restaurants in the Gables. If you're looking to for a nice business lunch place come here, it's upscale but intimate and they have a fab all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for $15. There are usually 8? entrees, ceviche, and cold potato dishes on the buffet and they change the entrees everyday. Their ceviche is very fresh and great. Some days they have leche de tigre which will really wake you up. :p And their crispy corn is actually crispy, unlike most peruvian places with stale corn. :[ I also love their pisco sours, but at $10 each, best to come here during happy hour (4 - 7pm) @ $5 each. Other than that the service is always good, nice ambiance perfect for business or dates.
(5)Natasha N.
Love this place! Food is excellent. The lunch buffet is worth the trip. And if you're up for a drink, try the Pisco sours.
(5)Claudia C.
Hands down the best Peruvian restaurant in Miami. Has several locations, but the Coral Gables one in my opinion is the best. Plus Mon-Fri they have $2 drink specials aside from delicious bar bites. They also have an amazing buffet as well.
(5)Grace P.
Ive been a fan of El Chalan for years but were in Gables and gave this a try, we were very pleased. The Chifa was tasty and fresh, my fish was just right I have overcooked fish. The sangria was delicious, we had a nice waiter who gave us suggestions and recommended the sangria which made it a great choice. Definitely will be going back to this place.
(4)Valerie G.
The best Peruvian food in town! Truly recommend their 'lomo saltado' and their 'fish ceviche'
(5)Julio H.
You can never ever go wrong with Aromas del Peru. It is very cool that they have added this location in Coral Gables although it seems obvious they cater to the office crowd. This location prepares the basic staples as the other locations, but is a bit different than the other ones. First, this restaurant has a chalkboard towards the back where they list special dishes that seem to be a blend of Italian and Peruvian cuisine. I saw some very interesting and appetizing dishes which I will definitely try on my next visit. Second, there is a bar, a fully equipped one, and they have a happy hour where pisco sour and maracuya sour flow freely. A must stop.
(4)David G.
Friendly people. Great food. Comfortable neighborhood feel. Looking forward to coming back soon.
(4)Patricia P.
The best ceviche ever, this was literally the best deliciousness i have EVER had in my 31 years of life! Ordered the Pescado ceviche, which came with these toasted corn kernels a piece of sweet potato and these very large corn kernels in Leche De Tigre (a heavenly spicy lemon sauce)The toasted corn kernels and the sweet potato blended all the flavors so well! For the entree we ordered this meat that came with white rice and theses amazing yellow potato french fries! Just 1 itsy bitsy complaint- if you do not enjoy raw and large pieces of cooked red onion, make SURE TO TELL THEM NO ONIONS! For dessert I ordered the Quattro Leches- a milky cake with evaporated milk, condensed milk , regular milk and dulce de leche on top.Awesome!
(5)Dennis R.
Aromas Del Peru has so much potential. Great food, drinks but lacks the service. I will go back because I enjoy their plates, they have to do something about the service though.
(3)Wendy H.
We love this place. We also order a ceviche de pescado and a lomo saltado (sp?) and they are both always excellent. Suspiro de limena is also a delicious dessert. We have never been here and not loved our food, it is a great spot. i've never tried their buffet but my hubby likes it.
(4)Jamie P.
A bit pricey but definitely worth it. I've been there a few times now and have only had great experiences and delicious peruvian food. I'm surprised to see some complaints about the service, for me it has always been great; the waitress with really short hair always seems to be performing in a competition for speediest waitress, but we never feel rushed at all. The pisco sours are the bomb!
(4)Daniel L.
Although, I've been to their other locations, I do like the ambience and decor here a little better. The food here is amazing..both in portion and flavor. The ceviche is great as well...some of the best I've ever had. Some of my favorites include the lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and the seco de res. True, the service is not amazingly attentive, but we're in Miami...out of all of the places I've ever been, Miami service, as a whole, has been incredibly underwhelming. One thing to note is that some of the items from the other locations are not on the menu, but you can still order them. Overall, its worth the trip. One of the better Peruvian places around.
(4)Andres S.
I have visited two of their locations, the one on Calle Ocho and the one in Coral Gables, this one being the nicest, but food is consistent. The Coral Gables location is very nice, although their service may not be necessarily the best, it's not the worst. As far as the food, it is decent. But I do have two objections: 1) I expect a peruvian restaurant to have great ceviche, and this is not the case. Their ceviche is just average. 2) If you order anything that is not "basic", it tends to be on the pricier side, with prices comparable to the great Ceviche 105, but with food that is nowhere near it. I will say however, that their Chupe de Camarones and their Parihuela are superb and huge. Had I not know Ceviche 105, maybe I would have given this place a fourth star, BUT, since I know just how wonderful peruvian food can be, I won't.
(3)Christina C.
I had never been to this particular location of Aromas del Peru since we usually go to the one that's closer to the Blue Lagoon area. Nonetheless, for our Christmas luncheon we decided to venture to the Gables to this fabulous restaurant. We called ahead the day before and upon our arrival at the restaurant the following day they had everything ready and just perfect! We sat down immediately, they took our drink orders, brought out the appetizers. The lunch portions followed shortly thereafter and everything ran very smoothly. The chaufa de mariscos as always was exceptional along with the ceviche mixto. They even packed up all our leftovers quickly so we could take our doggie bags with us. In short, everything was amazing and the chef (or owner, not sure) even came out to greet us. I would definitely love to go back here another day with more time (instead of the lunch rush). My only complaint... it's a little pricey, but considering it's in the Gables, not bad at all.
(4)Carolina P.
Excelent food and service!!! ask for Jose, he is the nicest waiter ever!! Cannot wait to come back again :)))
(5)mauricio o.
Why is it that i am so not impressed by restaurants anymore? Another whatever place...The food was tasty, but the meat dishes lacked meat... I felt like i got full off of rice. Service outside was nonexistent.. Not impressed.. In the slightest. It would not occur to me to visit again with all the restaurants here in Miami.
(2)Joanna L.
Soooo happy that Aromas del Peru now has a location in Coral Gables!! I have always been a fan of the one in 8th street, but the place is quite small and it got so popular that sometimes it was hard to find parking and an available table. This new location is ample and nicely decorated, there is plenty of parking in the sorrounding areas, and most importantly the food is just as amazing and the prices continue to be super reasonable. Went there yesterday for the first time and left happy and satisfied.Service was great and Javier, the owner, came to our table and was as nice and accomodating as always. Will definitely be back soon!
(5)Saskia M.
Aromas del Peru made such a good impression yesterday at lunch! I went with my best friend and we ordered a few plates to share. We received great service from Jorge, who was very attentive and made sure we enjoyed Peruvian food experience. For drinks my friend had Chicha Morada and I ordered a Passion Fruit Pisco... wow it was so good!!! topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and the perfect combination of tangy and sweet from the passion fruit. Food: Cebiche de Pescado medium spiced: served traditional with rocoto corn and camote (sweet potato).. very good, classic and fresh tasting. Anticuchos: cow heart skewers, thinly sliced and grilled with a light BBQ smokey taste to it. Very tender and flavorful. (I have recently become a fan of hearts and will not stop eating them anytime soon) Served with fried yuca and more rocoto corn. Causa de Pollo: I love this mash of yellow potato "stack".. good with the chicken, but next time I will order with tuna as I'm not a big fan of the mayo in the chicken and I also felt that it needed more....it was a little too much potato I have been to the Aromas del Peru restaurant on 8th street but this was my first time at the Ponce de Leon location and I definitely recommend it much more due to service and ambiance. If you haven't been then you should definitely step in and give it a try. If you are adventurous order the hearts and if not, I am sure you will be happy with a traditional cebiche. Buen provecho!!
(4)Marte S.
I've come here twice on Friday nights for drinks and dessert, two totally different experiences, one at the bar and one at a table. The house red wine is fantastic, and at $2, is definitely enough to keep me coming back. If you sit at a table, beware - the huge screen with nonstop Food Network footage paired with booming club music can be quite distracting, but you will still drool over the flan. Otherwise, this Peruvian place has a nice homey vibe. Next time, I'll opt for a bar seat over a table.
(4)Erika S.
I enjoyed this place, we had the ceviche mixto which my boyfriend loved but I thought was a bit too spicy. I am not holding that against this place since I really just don't like any spice in my food. We both had the lomo saltado which was amazing. My steak was juicy and the sauce was delicious. We went during a day where they were having a happy hour event and were playing really loud music which was not our style therefore I am not giving them the 5 stars. I really don't think a restaurant should have the noise level of a club but that's just me. Otherwise I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely come again.
(4)David B.
Went for Lucy with my wife and sons. Everything was excellent. One son had the whole octopus, I had octopus with risotto. Octopus was perfectly grilled, risotto was very flavorful. My wife had prawns with an olive flavored rice that was fascinating. Other son had seafood with rice, close to paella. All the seafood was cooked perfectly. Civiche appetizers was quite good, as was the mashed potato and chicken app. We would all like to go again, especially to try the veal trips dish. A little pricey but very good.
(4)Frances R.
I'm not a fan of 'ethnic' food but this place is FANTASTIC!!! I recommend it to everyone -- not matter what your taste.
(4)Marc M.
I am a fan of Peruvian food but not a connoiseur, by which I mean, I truly don't know the names of the different plates and frankly, couldn't care less about what a tiradito is, or papas a la huancaina. Nevertheless, I've been to Peru dozens of times and love the taste. This was my first visit to the Coral Gables Aromas del Peru and, frankly, probably my last. 1. The restaurant is really really noisy. No sound-deadening materials anywhere, so that it is impossible to have a conversation from one side of the table to the other 2. The service is amazingly slow; it took over 30 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. 3. The service is too inconsistent; took forever to refill water, did not bring extra napkins we asked for (they use thin paper napkins and wrap the cutlery with it, like in Cuban cafeterias. 4. The Ceviches are mediocre at best. This is worsened by having them basically smothered in onions. I think Ceviche 105 has much better quality. The ceviche here is not as bad as, say, Jaguar in the Grove, but it is mediocre at best 5. The rest of the food is also mediocre. The pulpo al olivo is smothered in the sauce, so much so that it is impossible sometimes to even find the pulpo. In general, everything is basically smothered in sauces which then overpower the taste of the food. If we were talking about $7 a plate, the mediocrity of the service and food would be passable. But at almost $20 a plate, nope, just not worth it.
(2)Paola J.
Guaranteed wonderful experience everytime I visit. Started off with anticuchos as appetizer and had the seafood risotto in aji amarillo sauce for entree after a recommendation from the waitress. Tried the chirimoya pisco cocktail. They were just delicious.
(5)Rachel H.
My friend and I happened to hear about a new Peruvian restaurant in Coral Gables and had to check it out. We tend to stick to the Gables for our lunch outings so we hadn't been to the other locations of Aromas del Peru; there's one on 8th street and one in Kendall. The service was aweome, Jorge took care of us. He was super patient, spoke to us in English with no problem, and offered suggestions from the menu. We had: the complementary bread and spicy sauce they bring to the table, then ordered ceviche mixto (amazing!), yuca a la huancaina (superb!), and anticuchos (delish!). All of the sauces were yummy and the anticuchos were spicy and cooked perfectly. We also had a half pitcher of sangria. Our total bill was only like $40 and we were completely stuffed! And happy ;-) Check this place out! You have to go a little north on Ponce to find it, it's by the Office Max. They aparently have lunch specials as well. I'll be back!
(5)Liliana E.
I love Peruvian food. I ordered the Lomo Saltado. The staff is very friendly. Food was out without a long wait. The food was tasty. I do however wish they had a lunch menu/specials... it can be pricey for just lunch.
(3)Elizabeth M.
This was my FAVORITE peruvian restaurant for ceviche (till Ceviche 105 was introduced to me, but thats another review lol). Anyhow this place is great! small but now they opened another seating area next door. Its a cozy ambience and great service. Their jalea mixto is still my favorite and waaay better Ceviche 105.
(5)Viviana V.
I've been to this restaurant on several occasions and every time I've left with the same "meh" feeling. For starters, I am the type of customer that doesn't believe that more is better. Every single dish I've ordered in this place will easily feed two people. To me, looking at such large portions is a turn off when it comes to food. That aside, the food is just average. I ordered the Tiradito Sample and the fish was literally submerged in the sauces. Also, the fish was cut too thick, making it too chewy. A good tiradito should be, in my opinion, thinly sliced and light on the sauce so that it doesn't overpower the fish. The same overload of sauce was the case with the Pulpo al Olivo that my husband ordered. I've gone to much better peruvian restaurants in Miami. On the lower cost side: C.V.Che 105 and Pardo's Chicken. On the more expensive side, Francesco. On the positive side, I liked the Pisco Sour and desserts.
(2)Alberto M.
I told myself that I was not going to come to this restaurant again, but decided to give the one in Coral Gables a try........ another mistake Be careful when ordering any entree with fish, they will tell you all the variety of fish that you can order, but of course they don't tell you that each fish has a different price, I ordered pescado a lo macho, I had it better somewhere else, the only difference is they charge me EXTRA, why they do this, it would be less aggravate to detail it on the menu or the decency to tell you.
(2)Luckie M.
Excellent food! I tried this restaurant a few months ago. Figured I would try something different in the area. I must say that I have frequented the restaurant ever since that first day. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are large. Service is always excellent. Every time I go I order the jalea mixta and the ceviche. I have tried other dishes but those are my two favorites. I would definitely recommend the food to anyone who is looking for a good Peruvian restaurant.
(5)Mark D.
I'll keep it short and say that my second visit was much the same as my first...very good food, pleasant atmosphere, with punishingly slow, inept service.
(3)Carmen S.
AMAZING! very good food at affordable prices, the service can be a little slow but it's worth the wait! :)
(5)JORGE R.
excellent nicer (more elegant) version of the very authentic sw 8 street restaurant..one of miami's best seafood places by far..choros a la chalaca(mussels) parihuela mixta (seafood in spicy red broth) and of course, killer ceviche ( love the mixto)..can't be beat even by local "seafood" places...
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