This place is soooo good! I have tried peruvian plenty of times and this place has become one of my favorite restaurants to go to. I don't know why we always go here it's always empty, people will should take a chance on it because the food here everytime is good. They have such a good selection on food, and it's amazing how the Loma Salado is a French fries dish but it goes so well with rice!! And there half chicken was huge! I swear it could feed 3 people! And also the green sauce is so good I always make sure to get a couple of those sauces to go. The only reason I can't give them a full 5 stars because it took forever for them to bring the check. I mean all the staffs were just sitting there chatting away. I mean they took so long that my boyfriend and I just walked to the register so they can notice we need to pay. Overall good food if you can get pass the service.
(4)
Julia C.
Disclosure: I feel like the luckiest gal in the world. Why you might ask? Well, Machu Picchu is like a 5 min drive from my house, but what's even more awesome is that my little Peruvian bestie's family owns this wonderful restaurant. I'm not 5 starring this place because of my friend, because I actually didn't know that until a couple of months after meeting her. Conversation went like this: "What's your favorite place to eat at?" "There's this little Peruvian place called Machu Picchu, and OMG, it's so good!!! We should go sometime!" "I know the place..I use to have a key and would sneak in there to make something when I was hungry.." "....huh? Uhm, how did you do that..?" "Oh my family owns it..." ***proceed to tackle my little Peruvian friend and make her tell me all their cooking secrets*** Well, it sort of went like that. At any rate, when I first moved to Indy, this was one of the places I couldn't get enough of. ESPECIALLY Lomo Saltado (I just learned how to make via Betsy G.!!!) I agree with Parvonay D. the green sauce has CRACK in it. (jk..haha)--but it is addicting. They have a pretty large menu and I haven't had a chance to enjoy all of it, but it's on my "to-do" list. :D Peruvian food is one of my top favorite cuisines and Indy peeps don't pass up this little gem.
(5)
Sonya A.
Okay so Machu Picchu is seriously one of my top favorite places to go to lunch. They always have a fantastic two course lunch, which for me is perfect because I like a large lunch and a small dinner. I also have noticed that the food quality is much better now, to food is better seasoned. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 5/5 - Always very clean and bright.
(5)
Mindy P.
Peruvian food fascinates me because there is only one Peruvian restaurant in St. Louis. I remembered my friends told me about a great place in Indy and requested we try it on our weekend trip. The service was awesome, all of us were happy with our entrees and my boyfriend and I were both excited about trying new foods. I highly recommend the ahi de gallina, it's shredded chicken in a yellow sauce, kind of like curry, but not as runny. Ahi means garlic, and it was a very garlic-y dish. A lot of their plates involve egg and odd little french fry things. They tasted good either way!
(4)
Parvonay D.
What a delightful little restaurant! I'm certainly no expert on Peruvian food, having had it only twice, but my group quite enjoyed our dinner here tonight. To start, they bring out a bread basket with a pale green dipping sauce. The waitress told us it was called "aji" and was made with cilantro, onions, mayo, jalapenos, and other spices, but I'm convinced there also must've been crack mixed in, because I could. not. stop. eating. it. I couldn't tell you exactly what we ordered, but everything was delicious, which makes me think you probably can't go wrong here. We tried one shredded chicken stew in a yellow sauce, a beef pot roast-type dish with a yummy cilantro and parsley sauce, and lomo saltado, which is a beef and french fry stir fry (yea, it's as good as it sounds). Also got a huge plate of fried plantains, which we dipped in more of the green crack sauce. Total bill for four people (no booze) was maybe $50. I can deal with that. This place is kinda out of the way for me, so I know I won't be a frequent customer, but it was a really enjoyable meal. Definitely worth the trek once in a while to try some unusual cuisine. Our server was nice, and the food came out quickly, but we waited a loooong time for the check, and it wasn't actually brought out until we asked. Not a big deal -- just something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry.
(4)
Richard H.
Love it. OK, the decor leaves a little to be desired, and I wish their beverage selection was a little better, but the menu is varied and food delicious. Prompt, friendly service as well. They serve fries with almost everyhing, by the way. Rice, pasta, fries.
(5)
Chinwe N.
Delicious Peruvian food on west 38th.
(4)
Jesse B.
I went here for my birthday, they didnt have the pesto pasta that brought me to the resturant. I ended up getting a shrimp dish which was OK. Poor drink selection and weird decor too.
(2)
Robert T.
I've eaten at this place a few times. Both the food and service has been very good each time I've been here. Indianapolis does not have a great deal of ethnic restaurants so this is a treat. I get the lomo saltado as my main dish which has always been good.
(4)
Brittany L.
We happened to be on the west side and genius struck when I said "Let's go to the Peruvian restaurant over here!" The 3 of us were SO glad we chose this over having pizza delivered. We had good service and our questions were answered sufficiently. The interior is really nicely decorated, and our food was AWESOME! In fact, I am completely confident that if this restaurant were located in Broad Ripple (instead of in a strip mall on W. 38th St.), we wouldn't have been able to get a seat at 8pm on a Saturday night. This is a really top-notch establishment. Also, apologies ahead of time for not remembering the Spanish names for the items we ordered. Instead of the chips and salsa that Mexican restaurants bring you, a basket of soft, fresh bread is brought to your table (kind of like challah) along with a little bowl of pale green, lightly spiced dipping sauce (aji). It is so addictive! Seriously, we could've easily filled up on this and not had room for our meals. Our appetizer was a deep-fried ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with spiced beef, olives, and chopped boiled egg, and served alongside a salad. The salad consists of thinly sliced sweet onions, tomato, lettuce, and plenty of cilantro lightly dressed. I think the dressing was mainly vinegar and lime juice? The boys raved about the salad and we all loved the hot appetizer (reminded me of a cross between an Indian samosa and a potato pakora). It's not the best choice to share with 3 people as someone is going to complain about getting an uneven amount of some filling ingredient. I had the vegetarian green pasta which is served alongside potatoes in cheese (huancaina) sauce. The only thing that threw me about this dish is that the potatoes and cheese sauce were cold. Evidently this is the traditional way to serve this dish. So...you didn't get cold food...that's the way it's supposed to be! The green pesto-style sauce was SO tasty. It was just a little bit spicy and coated every single noodle. The portion was so huge I'll probably be able to eat it for 2 more meals! One of my companions ordered the green pasta with a pan-fried chicken breast (reminded me of schnitzel-delish) and a potato. He also had to make an effort not to over-stuff himself because he loved his entree. My partner ordered the half rotisserie chicken, which is served with salad and french fries, although you have the option to sub other sides if you wish. That bird was awesome! Total perfection. Moist, flavorful, tender. He couldn't stop raving about the flavor and said, "We're not in Boston anymore." There aren't a ton of vegetarian choices, but between the appetizer menu, the desserts, and the couple entrees, I don't think anyone will leave hungry. I think better than half of the menu items are or can easily be prepared gluten-free. However, if you tend to get very sick with even the slightest contamination, be cautious. There is a (very) slight language barrier and communicating "no wheat anywhere" might be tricky? Regretfully, we didn't budget any belly space for dessert. There are 2-3 available. There are a couple "exotic" Peruvian soda choices but no alcohol is available. Our pre-tip total for 3 entrees and 1 appetizer was about $43 with tax. Prices aren't cheap, but the portions are humongous and the food is delicious. I highly recommend making a trip to this restaurant, and I will even be encouraging friends in the northern suburbs to head down to 38th St.
(5)
Sara L.
We had such great hopes....we were in for such a big let down. The food was just really gross. I like most stuff and that's one of the reasons I like going out to eat so much; I love to try new things! But this was just really either overcooked or undercooked or too cold or just lukewarm. It was tough to get through. In fact, we were unable to finish. I didn't even take my leftovers home and wouldn't have considered offering them to a friend. Why two stars? purple corn drink! Purple corn drink was awesome and I liked it a lot. But that's it. The end. The mussels were weird, beef heart was too stringy and tough, and how the heck do you mess up a bunch of fried seafood? Forget it. We won't go back.
(2)
Ruth F.
I've never tried Peruvian before, so I'm no expert. Nice little place with helpful staff - I'm a vegetarian and I was traveling with someone who can't eat salt, and they were able to accommodate us. We too rave about the green dipping sauce, which comes with some unexceptional white European-style bread. They told us it's basically garlic, jalapenos and mayonnaise; it has a great kick. My companion had the grilled fish and seemed happy with it; I had the grilled plantains (nice; a little sweet; fairly oily) and the pesto with two half potatoes in some sort of Peruvian yellow sauce. Portions are extremely generous; I ate maybe a third of the pasta, and then had enough left over for two lunches. Didn't try the Inca cola but really enjoyed the purple corn drink, which features cloves and spices and is sold in bottles at the ethnic grocery down the street.
(4)
Tony J.
We had dinner here last Wednesday. This was only our second Peruvian meal, after Mama Irma's which we had quite some time ago. I don't exactly remember the menu from Mama Irma's, but Machu Picchu seem to have plenty of dishes that comes with potato fries. We started with the appetizer sampler which had several items like fried yucca, mussel seviche, fried pork and what I assume is pan fried thinly sliced marinated pork. They were all good particularly the thinly sliced pork and even the seviche. It is also served with pickIed red onion, though not as tasty as the one they serve at Mama Irma's. For my entree I ordered a chicken stew dish that comes with rice and some potatoes topped with a bright yellow sauce. I enjoyed the chicken a lot and the rice was plentiful, though I didnt care much about the potatoes. The wife ordered a chicken stir fry with veggies and fries which we did not particularly enjoy. It was not bad but it just wasn't special, tasted like ordinary teriyaki to me. Overall the food is not bad at all, but I thought what we had at Mama Irma's was way better. Service wise, it started really great but our server for some weird reason I guess decided to take her dinner break. We waited for minutes but nobody cared to bring us our check nor see if there is anything else we need. I ended up interrupting her dinner so we can get our check and get out of there.
(3)
Ruben L.
3.5- our server (maybe owner) was SUPER friendly In search of something a bit different, my wife and I decided to venture out to the west side and check out this joint. We tag teamed this visit with a trip to Sagara, so all in all a good time. AMBIENCE- hole in the wall, no doubt. The place was decorated with tradiational Peruivian and Incan items, but the drab colored walls, and the basic tables and chairs were clearly indicative of a hole in the wall. Most of the patrons seemed to be of Chicano/Hispanic decent, though there appeared to be a table of students, and another table of adventurous older folks. MENU- the menu was pretty extensive. They had a fair number of appetizers, beef, chicken and seafood dishes in addition to some Peruvian favorites. It didn't look like they had guinea pig on their menu, though I wasn't about to try it, so it didn't bother me. - 1 star for not having alfajores (traditional cookie with dulce de leche). Our server said they were going to add them to the menu but they didn't have them at this point. BOOOO. SERVICE- as I said, our server (I'm 99% sure he was the owner) was very friendly. He was very attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. He probably thought we were a bunch of gringos until I asked about the alfajores, then he stopped trying to sell so hard. FOOD- my wife and I started with an order of fried yucca based on the recommendation of the owner. For $7, I was expecting something more than what we got. The presentation was not sexy by any means, as it looked like the yucca was just cut up into fry shapes, and served with a sauce of some sort. My wife and I were not impressed with the overpriced fries. For dinner, my wife got the arroz con pollo, and I tried the lamb shank. My lamb shank was very tasty. It was cooked with "Peruvian spices" and had a red sauce served with white beans and rice. The lamb was very tender, and a pretty generous portion considering the price. My wife on the other hand was not a fan of her food. The arroz con pollo was lacking in flavor, and the the chicken was pretty dry. Pretty disappointing considering that's a traditional dish. OVERALL- I was a fan, my wife, not so much. On the strength of the lamb, and the hope that they will get alfajores soon, I would go back. I just wouldn't recommend the arroz con pollo. Check it out if youre looking for something outside of your normal fare. Prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous. Chuck Norris Rating- Inca Stomp
(3)
Wendy S.
This is a solid choice. I went with the International Supper Club and tried plantains with garlic, yucca with a yellow sauce, bread with a green sauce, yummy! For dinner, I went with a chicken stew with a potato and hardboiled egg with rice. Chicken was not at all like stew, more like a gravy, but very tasty. I also tasted ceviche, I can dig it. Will def eat here again.
(4)
Thu N.
I am definltiely not an expert on Peruvian food, So keep in mind that I am drafting this review as a seafood lover and newby Peruvian food diner. A friend and I came here for lunch ordered 3 dishes to share as we found out later was enough for 5-6 people. Total lunch bill was over $60 with tip! This place was located in a strip mall off of 38th street. I went one time when they were located on the north side and remember that everything I ordered was great but it's been year and had not tried it since they moved. We ordered the Parihuela de Mariscos soup (fish, shrimp, octopus, mussels, and tomato bouillabaisse), the Ceviche Machu Picchu (fresh fish, shrimp, octopus, squid with choros ala chalaca), and Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos (shrimp, octopus, squid and mussels served with fried rice. The ceviche was great. The fish tasted fresh. The shrimp had the right consistency the seasoning was acidic and perfect. It was my favorite dish of the two. It came with a small sliver of corn on the cob and a section of sweet potato. Pile high with onions and they were very generous on the seafood. All the seafood in all of our dishes were great except the mussels. They tasted either previously cooked, overcooked, or previously frozen. All three dishes we ordered pretty much contained the same seafood. It looks like they were prepared the same way with different seasonings. The soup was very salty. At first there was a seafood aroma that was a little fishy but we got use to it and tasted nothing but salty broth. Not much depth in flavor but the fish, squid and octopus were all perfectly cooked. The arroz chaufa de Mariscos was just fried rice with all the seafood fried in there with it. not bad, but not my favorite. There are over 60 items on the menu so I definitely want to come back and try more items on the menu. A lot of things came out of the kitchen looking good and smelling better so I think i'm going to just point to people's tables and items they ordered next time when ordering instead of trying to order from the menu. well, I'll also make it a point to get that delicious ceviche though.. Everyone had a pitcher of something purple it looks on the menu as if it might be the purple corn (chicha morada en Jarra) and goes for 9.50 a pitcher. Must be good so I might venture for that as well. Can't wait to go back! On Monday to Fridays from 11am-3pm they have a soup, entree, and soft drink for $6.99
(4)
Liz M.
As someone who grew up eating my Peruvian mom's food, I can say that although there's nothing like a mother's cooking, this place caters wonderfully to gringos and Peruvian mothers who want the night off. The green sauce that they give you (free) when you sit down is one of the best parts of coming here! It is delicious and spicy, and we usually go through three or four bowls in a visit. It's great with the bread they give you or any meal that you order. My standard order begins with Yucca a la Huancaina, which is fried yucca (similar to a potato) and a yellow creamy sauce for dipping. While I enjoy the Huancaina sauce and order it every time I go, it is not real Peruvian Huancaina sauce. I get my sauce from a secret family recipe that I don't even know, so when my aunt is unavailable, Machu Picchu fills the void. It's not spicy at all, so this is a nice appetizer for those who don't like hot food. My favorite entrees are the Aji de Gallina (pulled chicken in a yellow sauce served w/rice), Lomo Saltado (big pieces of beef, tomato, and onion served over french fries), and Bistek a lo Pobre (piece of fried beef with a sunny-side up egg and plantains), and Tallarines Verdes (noodles with a creamy basil sauce). You can't go wrong with any of these dishes. Peruvian food is a great option for everyone, even unadventurous people, because the ingredients in most things are the same as the things we use in American cooking: chicken, beef, tomatoes, onion, rice, pasta, etc. Wash your meal down with the nectar of the Gods - INCA KOLA! It might be something you have had to grow up drinking, but it tastes like bubble gum soda. While it is a bit of a hole in the wall, the prices don't necessarily reflect that fact. However, the portion sizes are very big, and I can usually get two meals out of a shared appetizer and individual entree. Service isn't terribly fast, and like most people here have said, it is easier to go up to the counter to pay when you are done.
(4)
Alex K.
This is Indianapolis' premiere Peruvian place. They say they specialize in ceviche. It is quite good there but personally I like ceviche from the Central American countries better. I think their specialty is found in their soups. By far the best way to visit this restaurant is a weekday lunch. They have a lunch special that is different each day but it comes with an entree, soup, salad, a drink, and usually fries or something of the sort for $6.99 (They actually just upped their price from $5.99). If you go here for dinner it becomes a bit pricey but it is still very good and you can choose what you want to order.
(5)
Laura W.
Awesome place. Very friendly and helpful staff. I had a #53 and my fience #23 both were great and huge! Kinda spicy but nothing unbearable as i loved it and don't care for spicy food. The green paste they give you with the bread is amazing and addictive. One of my new favorite places.
(5)
Thuy T.
I have never had Peruvian food before Machu Picchu, so I hope you will keep that under consideration. I went here for lunch with another foodie friend of mine. We had a really hard time deciding what to order glancing through the menu, the pictures made us want to try a lot of things. It was a good thing we had our mind set on ordering the ceviche before we even stepped into this place. I just love the idea of dressing seafood in lime juice and I heard this place had a killer ceviche. We also decided on the Parihuela de Mariscos Bouillabaisse, the picture looked so enticing with all the seafood falling out of the bowl. We figure we should get another item since the ceviche was just an appetizer. We went with the Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos base on it's description "shrimp, octopus, squid and mussels served with fried rice", you can never have too much seafood. After putting in our order they brought out the equivalent of bread and butter, but it was actually bread and a bowl of green dipping sauce. Wow I love this green sauce, it tasted like a concoction of ranch, mayo, and different spices. I could eat that stuff all day but I had to stop myself since we had more food on the way. It was good thing I did because the Machu Picchu ceviche(their most popular ceviche) arrived on a huge plate. The ceviche was quickly followed by the other two items and they were all huge. Do not think it was huge because of fillers they gave us plenty of proteins. Let's get down to the it...the food! The Ceviche Machu Picchu was excellent. It was very fresh, light, and flavorful. I like that they use fresh fish and you can tell the fish was raw and they cooked it with the lime juice. Again you just cannot believe how much proteins were given to us. The plate of ceviche was pile and pile of shrimp, squid, octopus, and fish. They also included 4 large mussels, corn, and sweet potato. After eating the ceviche with so much kick of lime juice I expected the same from the bouillabaisse. I was expecting a rich flavorful broth, and I did not get that exactly. The broth was very simple and a tad salty, but nothing really exciting. I guess the huge serving of seafood made up for the lack of flavor. Again I have never had this before so I can't really say it's not authentic but I'm just not a fan of the taste of the broth. By the time we made it to our last plate we were both extremely full. We sorta misinterpreted the Arroz Chafa de Mariscos, we thought it was assorted seafood with a SIDE of fried rice. It turned out to be fried rice with assorted seafood. We both were not a fan of fried rice to begin with so we did not make a dent at this dish. However, the fried rice was cooked really well and they gave us a lot of seafood. Machu Picchu deserve 4 stars...the ceviche is great, the green dipping sauce is addicting, the portions are huge, and there is no skimming on the proteins. I went back again wanting to try their roasted chicken but they ran out, must be doing something right. Will be coming back again and again for sure!
(4)
Daniel M.
Awesome service, went for a friends birthday and had a great expereience. The waiter was pateient with us and helped us order the food which, by the way is awesome as has been described on here in detail. Its in a strip mall, but the food and service makes that more than ok.
(5)
Jason K.
Shocking! I cant believe this hidden jewel was lost from me for 4years! This is a authentic Peruvian restaurant. I was actually looking for a African (Ethiopian) Restaurant when my fiancee and I stumbled on this jewel. At first we were worried b/c the entrees were about 13 to 15 dollars and thought the price of food was high. But when we received the food not only were the portions large enough for two but the quality and the texture of the food were very good. Creativity - 5 (Couldnt tell you never had Peruvian, but it is creative to me) Presentation - 2 (Basically how your mom would serve you dinner) Service - 5(Very attentive) Atmosphere - 3 Small hole in the wall with a Peru flag on one wall Flavor - 4(Excellent, I had some green rice and my girl had a shrimp and fish combo that were just wonderful) Execution - 5 (Texture of the rice was on the t, the tenderness and flavor of the chicken, shrimp, and fish were incredible)
(4)
Karhma D.
I thought I reviewed this a while ago. I hate when that happens. Not many vegetarian options-try 2, I believe, but the noodles are amazing. Covered in a sauce mixing pesto that's way better than normal pesto & white cheese sauce, the mountain of pasta you get is truly light & delicious. It also comes with a boiled potato. Not my thing, but ok-it's there. The noodles are enough for 2-3 days or 2 people to share & be stuffed. My husband got a chicken stew, but it wasn't how we'd think of a stew w/ broth. He said it was pretty good, but he should have ordered seafood. Service friendly & attentive. Also, aji sauce is addictive. Ever since discovering it here, I admit sometimes I whip some up at home & eat it w/ a loaf of French bread for dinner. Addictive..
(4)
Fred M.
We wanted to try something different, and Machu Picchu popped up. We really like it. Moderately priced, the food was very tasty, the staff was very welcoming and attentive. We especially like the fish dishes, though the chicken was also quite good. We'll go back.
(4)
Matt B.
One of my favorites. Not real fancy but good service, great food, reasonable prices. Nice option for getting away from chain resturant food that is the same everywhere.
Definitely helps to go with a Spanish speaker and someone familiar with Peruvian food, but not necessary. Luckily, my friend is Peruvian and we ordered a couple things to share- I liked the green sauce that came with the bread, and the shredded chicken in the yellow sauce. We also got the potato/meat stuffed in a puff shell-yum!! I definitely want to go back! Casual atmosphere, especially chill during lunch hour during the week. Also, the name is now Inkas, but same address.
(5)
Leidy M.
Went here when this was Machu Picchu and enjoyed it. However, we returned and found that it is under new management and called Inkas and we had a terrible experience. They were understaffed and the food was mediocre and overpriced for what you get. We ordered a whole chicken and it was tiny and dry. The seafood fried rice was a big portion and the flavor was ok but some of the seafood was rubbery and chewy. I really like Peruvian food but this was a huge let down. At one point they were turning down business because they only had 2 waiters and couldn't handle the tables. Another lady was complaining they charged her credit card twice and the staff was clearly overwhelmed. They used to have a much more extensive and better tasting menu when they were Machu Picchu. Also, my husband used the restroom and said it was pretty dirty.
(1)
Leslie H.
First of all, it's now called Inka. Maybe change management or something but this place doesnt deserve 4 stars. I've had better Peruvian food. The bread is somewhat stale and the green stuff taste like mayo. The bistek ala pobre was like a milanesa but in a worse form. Their peruvian flan doesnt deserve to be called a flan. Maybe call it an alien custard of some sort.
(2)
Liz S.
Mmmmm... I love Peruvian food. Really really really really love. Machu Picchu isn't fancy schmancy--you walk in and it's pretty plain & homey. I like that I'm not paying for flare. (Flair? Idk..) Quick and friendly service, and I was greeted with bread & green sauce? Idk what it was... it tasted like mayo w/ a kick.. but it was DELICIOUS. Seriously, I could lick it off walls, like at Willy Wonka's Factory. Alright, forgive me because my memory is terrible, but there was this buttery, seasoned tilapia I had that just melted in my mouth--it was so good. And I love fish & rice together... just where my niche is. My friends got the fried yucca, a tasty shrimp dish, and some roasted half chicken. Everything was seasoned perfectly, simple, flavorful, and just fulfilling. That's a lot to have for a small establishment. Please open one up in Greenwood. I hear the lunch specials are just spectacular and super cheap! MY FAVORITE THINGS!
(4)
Terry N.
Great Peruvian food......we were the only customers in the restaurant due to a snow storm....great service...food was delicious....will definitely come back and sample other items on the menu. Definitely recommend the fish in garlic sauce....had a delicious cilantro and citrus taste.....served with rice and potato.....wife had what they called Peruvian chicken fried rice....portion so big we took a to go back to hotel and ate some later that night and again in the morning and still had some left.....
(4)
Howard L.
This place was slightly better than ok (3.5 stars), and good to try. Basically, Peruvian food was a novelty for us, and we found of particular interest the presentations of various bright colors and the various green and yellow sauces. The food quality we found was of average quality though, and the prices are on the moderately high side. The best dish was the appetizer sampler platter - with beef heart (a bit gamey), fried pork, fried yuccas, and marinated mussels. This platter came with a nice mild yellow sauce - made with cheese and corn we were told. I also had the Aji de Gallina, a Peruvian staple of shredded chicken and rice in their creamy yellow sauce. I found this sauce a bit over peppery, but the dish was filling and decent nonetheless. Wife had the Pescado a lo Macho - fish fillet and assorted seafood (shrimp, octopus, etc), but the seafood was a bit fishy smelling. Son had the best entree, the Tallarines Verdes - spaghetti with a bright green pesto sauce and grilled chicken. The pasta was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, but the grilled chicken was dryish and ordinary. We also got a sampling of their purple corn drink. This was like a grape juice in appearance, but had a complex taste - cinnamony, spicy, and tangy. I wouldn't order it in future, but it was interesting to sample. All in, the meal was $64. Overall, a nice change of the culinary scenery, but would consider coming back only if bored with all other cuisines.
(3)
Helen P.
lovely meal! I had no idea what to expect from a Peruvian restaurant, but was delighted with my meal. The Plaintains were marvelous. The purple corn drink was yummy. And my entree was delicious. Sure wish we had this food in my hometown!
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Chris H.
GREEN SAUCE ON BREAD! get that, and then go for lunch and get the special its always good! I have no idea what I ordered but it was like tender pot roast with cilantro and it was excellent, also had some green spagetti with chicken that was awesome, partner had the chiveche and it was good too! Order extra sauce with the bread you will need it. So glad my co-worker who is from Peru took me here for lunch and ordered for me the first 2 times.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Garvy S.
This place is soooo good! I have tried peruvian plenty of times and this place has become one of my favorite restaurants to go to. I don't know why we always go here it's always empty, people will should take a chance on it because the food here everytime is good. They have such a good selection on food, and it's amazing how the Loma Salado is a French fries dish but it goes so well with rice!! And there half chicken was huge! I swear it could feed 3 people! And also the green sauce is so good I always make sure to get a couple of those sauces to go. The only reason I can't give them a full 5 stars because it took forever for them to bring the check. I mean all the staffs were just sitting there chatting away. I mean they took so long that my boyfriend and I just walked to the register so they can notice we need to pay. Overall good food if you can get pass the service.
(4)Julia C.
Disclosure: I feel like the luckiest gal in the world. Why you might ask? Well, Machu Picchu is like a 5 min drive from my house, but what's even more awesome is that my little Peruvian bestie's family owns this wonderful restaurant. I'm not 5 starring this place because of my friend, because I actually didn't know that until a couple of months after meeting her. Conversation went like this: "What's your favorite place to eat at?" "There's this little Peruvian place called Machu Picchu, and OMG, it's so good!!! We should go sometime!" "I know the place..I use to have a key and would sneak in there to make something when I was hungry.." "....huh? Uhm, how did you do that..?" "Oh my family owns it..." ***proceed to tackle my little Peruvian friend and make her tell me all their cooking secrets*** Well, it sort of went like that. At any rate, when I first moved to Indy, this was one of the places I couldn't get enough of. ESPECIALLY Lomo Saltado (I just learned how to make via Betsy G.!!!) I agree with Parvonay D. the green sauce has CRACK in it. (jk..haha)--but it is addicting. They have a pretty large menu and I haven't had a chance to enjoy all of it, but it's on my "to-do" list. :D Peruvian food is one of my top favorite cuisines and Indy peeps don't pass up this little gem.
(5)Sonya A.
Okay so Machu Picchu is seriously one of my top favorite places to go to lunch. They always have a fantastic two course lunch, which for me is perfect because I like a large lunch and a small dinner. I also have noticed that the food quality is much better now, to food is better seasoned. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 5/5 - Always very clean and bright.
(5)Mindy P.
Peruvian food fascinates me because there is only one Peruvian restaurant in St. Louis. I remembered my friends told me about a great place in Indy and requested we try it on our weekend trip. The service was awesome, all of us were happy with our entrees and my boyfriend and I were both excited about trying new foods. I highly recommend the ahi de gallina, it's shredded chicken in a yellow sauce, kind of like curry, but not as runny. Ahi means garlic, and it was a very garlic-y dish. A lot of their plates involve egg and odd little french fry things. They tasted good either way!
(4)Parvonay D.
What a delightful little restaurant! I'm certainly no expert on Peruvian food, having had it only twice, but my group quite enjoyed our dinner here tonight. To start, they bring out a bread basket with a pale green dipping sauce. The waitress told us it was called "aji" and was made with cilantro, onions, mayo, jalapenos, and other spices, but I'm convinced there also must've been crack mixed in, because I could. not. stop. eating. it. I couldn't tell you exactly what we ordered, but everything was delicious, which makes me think you probably can't go wrong here. We tried one shredded chicken stew in a yellow sauce, a beef pot roast-type dish with a yummy cilantro and parsley sauce, and lomo saltado, which is a beef and french fry stir fry (yea, it's as good as it sounds). Also got a huge plate of fried plantains, which we dipped in more of the green crack sauce. Total bill for four people (no booze) was maybe $50. I can deal with that. This place is kinda out of the way for me, so I know I won't be a frequent customer, but it was a really enjoyable meal. Definitely worth the trek once in a while to try some unusual cuisine. Our server was nice, and the food came out quickly, but we waited a loooong time for the check, and it wasn't actually brought out until we asked. Not a big deal -- just something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry.
(4)Richard H.
Love it. OK, the decor leaves a little to be desired, and I wish their beverage selection was a little better, but the menu is varied and food delicious. Prompt, friendly service as well. They serve fries with almost everyhing, by the way. Rice, pasta, fries.
(5)Chinwe N.
Delicious Peruvian food on west 38th.
(4)Jesse B.
I went here for my birthday, they didnt have the pesto pasta that brought me to the resturant. I ended up getting a shrimp dish which was OK. Poor drink selection and weird decor too.
(2)Robert T.
I've eaten at this place a few times. Both the food and service has been very good each time I've been here. Indianapolis does not have a great deal of ethnic restaurants so this is a treat. I get the lomo saltado as my main dish which has always been good.
(4)Brittany L.
We happened to be on the west side and genius struck when I said "Let's go to the Peruvian restaurant over here!" The 3 of us were SO glad we chose this over having pizza delivered. We had good service and our questions were answered sufficiently. The interior is really nicely decorated, and our food was AWESOME! In fact, I am completely confident that if this restaurant were located in Broad Ripple (instead of in a strip mall on W. 38th St.), we wouldn't have been able to get a seat at 8pm on a Saturday night. This is a really top-notch establishment. Also, apologies ahead of time for not remembering the Spanish names for the items we ordered. Instead of the chips and salsa that Mexican restaurants bring you, a basket of soft, fresh bread is brought to your table (kind of like challah) along with a little bowl of pale green, lightly spiced dipping sauce (aji). It is so addictive! Seriously, we could've easily filled up on this and not had room for our meals. Our appetizer was a deep-fried ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with spiced beef, olives, and chopped boiled egg, and served alongside a salad. The salad consists of thinly sliced sweet onions, tomato, lettuce, and plenty of cilantro lightly dressed. I think the dressing was mainly vinegar and lime juice? The boys raved about the salad and we all loved the hot appetizer (reminded me of a cross between an Indian samosa and a potato pakora). It's not the best choice to share with 3 people as someone is going to complain about getting an uneven amount of some filling ingredient. I had the vegetarian green pasta which is served alongside potatoes in cheese (huancaina) sauce. The only thing that threw me about this dish is that the potatoes and cheese sauce were cold. Evidently this is the traditional way to serve this dish. So...you didn't get cold food...that's the way it's supposed to be! The green pesto-style sauce was SO tasty. It was just a little bit spicy and coated every single noodle. The portion was so huge I'll probably be able to eat it for 2 more meals! One of my companions ordered the green pasta with a pan-fried chicken breast (reminded me of schnitzel-delish) and a potato. He also had to make an effort not to over-stuff himself because he loved his entree. My partner ordered the half rotisserie chicken, which is served with salad and french fries, although you have the option to sub other sides if you wish. That bird was awesome! Total perfection. Moist, flavorful, tender. He couldn't stop raving about the flavor and said, "We're not in Boston anymore." There aren't a ton of vegetarian choices, but between the appetizer menu, the desserts, and the couple entrees, I don't think anyone will leave hungry. I think better than half of the menu items are or can easily be prepared gluten-free. However, if you tend to get very sick with even the slightest contamination, be cautious. There is a (very) slight language barrier and communicating "no wheat anywhere" might be tricky? Regretfully, we didn't budget any belly space for dessert. There are 2-3 available. There are a couple "exotic" Peruvian soda choices but no alcohol is available. Our pre-tip total for 3 entrees and 1 appetizer was about $43 with tax. Prices aren't cheap, but the portions are humongous and the food is delicious. I highly recommend making a trip to this restaurant, and I will even be encouraging friends in the northern suburbs to head down to 38th St.
(5)Sara L.
We had such great hopes....we were in for such a big let down. The food was just really gross. I like most stuff and that's one of the reasons I like going out to eat so much; I love to try new things! But this was just really either overcooked or undercooked or too cold or just lukewarm. It was tough to get through. In fact, we were unable to finish. I didn't even take my leftovers home and wouldn't have considered offering them to a friend. Why two stars? purple corn drink! Purple corn drink was awesome and I liked it a lot. But that's it. The end. The mussels were weird, beef heart was too stringy and tough, and how the heck do you mess up a bunch of fried seafood? Forget it. We won't go back.
(2)Ruth F.
I've never tried Peruvian before, so I'm no expert. Nice little place with helpful staff - I'm a vegetarian and I was traveling with someone who can't eat salt, and they were able to accommodate us. We too rave about the green dipping sauce, which comes with some unexceptional white European-style bread. They told us it's basically garlic, jalapenos and mayonnaise; it has a great kick. My companion had the grilled fish and seemed happy with it; I had the grilled plantains (nice; a little sweet; fairly oily) and the pesto with two half potatoes in some sort of Peruvian yellow sauce. Portions are extremely generous; I ate maybe a third of the pasta, and then had enough left over for two lunches. Didn't try the Inca cola but really enjoyed the purple corn drink, which features cloves and spices and is sold in bottles at the ethnic grocery down the street.
(4)Tony J.
We had dinner here last Wednesday. This was only our second Peruvian meal, after Mama Irma's which we had quite some time ago. I don't exactly remember the menu from Mama Irma's, but Machu Picchu seem to have plenty of dishes that comes with potato fries. We started with the appetizer sampler which had several items like fried yucca, mussel seviche, fried pork and what I assume is pan fried thinly sliced marinated pork. They were all good particularly the thinly sliced pork and even the seviche. It is also served with pickIed red onion, though not as tasty as the one they serve at Mama Irma's. For my entree I ordered a chicken stew dish that comes with rice and some potatoes topped with a bright yellow sauce. I enjoyed the chicken a lot and the rice was plentiful, though I didnt care much about the potatoes. The wife ordered a chicken stir fry with veggies and fries which we did not particularly enjoy. It was not bad but it just wasn't special, tasted like ordinary teriyaki to me. Overall the food is not bad at all, but I thought what we had at Mama Irma's was way better. Service wise, it started really great but our server for some weird reason I guess decided to take her dinner break. We waited for minutes but nobody cared to bring us our check nor see if there is anything else we need. I ended up interrupting her dinner so we can get our check and get out of there.
(3)Ruben L.
3.5- our server (maybe owner) was SUPER friendly In search of something a bit different, my wife and I decided to venture out to the west side and check out this joint. We tag teamed this visit with a trip to Sagara, so all in all a good time. AMBIENCE- hole in the wall, no doubt. The place was decorated with tradiational Peruivian and Incan items, but the drab colored walls, and the basic tables and chairs were clearly indicative of a hole in the wall. Most of the patrons seemed to be of Chicano/Hispanic decent, though there appeared to be a table of students, and another table of adventurous older folks. MENU- the menu was pretty extensive. They had a fair number of appetizers, beef, chicken and seafood dishes in addition to some Peruvian favorites. It didn't look like they had guinea pig on their menu, though I wasn't about to try it, so it didn't bother me. - 1 star for not having alfajores (traditional cookie with dulce de leche). Our server said they were going to add them to the menu but they didn't have them at this point. BOOOO. SERVICE- as I said, our server (I'm 99% sure he was the owner) was very friendly. He was very attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. He probably thought we were a bunch of gringos until I asked about the alfajores, then he stopped trying to sell so hard. FOOD- my wife and I started with an order of fried yucca based on the recommendation of the owner. For $7, I was expecting something more than what we got. The presentation was not sexy by any means, as it looked like the yucca was just cut up into fry shapes, and served with a sauce of some sort. My wife and I were not impressed with the overpriced fries. For dinner, my wife got the arroz con pollo, and I tried the lamb shank. My lamb shank was very tasty. It was cooked with "Peruvian spices" and had a red sauce served with white beans and rice. The lamb was very tender, and a pretty generous portion considering the price. My wife on the other hand was not a fan of her food. The arroz con pollo was lacking in flavor, and the the chicken was pretty dry. Pretty disappointing considering that's a traditional dish. OVERALL- I was a fan, my wife, not so much. On the strength of the lamb, and the hope that they will get alfajores soon, I would go back. I just wouldn't recommend the arroz con pollo. Check it out if youre looking for something outside of your normal fare. Prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous. Chuck Norris Rating- Inca Stomp
(3)Wendy S.
This is a solid choice. I went with the International Supper Club and tried plantains with garlic, yucca with a yellow sauce, bread with a green sauce, yummy! For dinner, I went with a chicken stew with a potato and hardboiled egg with rice. Chicken was not at all like stew, more like a gravy, but very tasty. I also tasted ceviche, I can dig it. Will def eat here again.
(4)Thu N.
I am definltiely not an expert on Peruvian food, So keep in mind that I am drafting this review as a seafood lover and newby Peruvian food diner. A friend and I came here for lunch ordered 3 dishes to share as we found out later was enough for 5-6 people. Total lunch bill was over $60 with tip! This place was located in a strip mall off of 38th street. I went one time when they were located on the north side and remember that everything I ordered was great but it's been year and had not tried it since they moved. We ordered the Parihuela de Mariscos soup (fish, shrimp, octopus, mussels, and tomato bouillabaisse), the Ceviche Machu Picchu (fresh fish, shrimp, octopus, squid with choros ala chalaca), and Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos (shrimp, octopus, squid and mussels served with fried rice. The ceviche was great. The fish tasted fresh. The shrimp had the right consistency the seasoning was acidic and perfect. It was my favorite dish of the two. It came with a small sliver of corn on the cob and a section of sweet potato. Pile high with onions and they were very generous on the seafood. All the seafood in all of our dishes were great except the mussels. They tasted either previously cooked, overcooked, or previously frozen. All three dishes we ordered pretty much contained the same seafood. It looks like they were prepared the same way with different seasonings. The soup was very salty. At first there was a seafood aroma that was a little fishy but we got use to it and tasted nothing but salty broth. Not much depth in flavor but the fish, squid and octopus were all perfectly cooked. The arroz chaufa de Mariscos was just fried rice with all the seafood fried in there with it. not bad, but not my favorite. There are over 60 items on the menu so I definitely want to come back and try more items on the menu. A lot of things came out of the kitchen looking good and smelling better so I think i'm going to just point to people's tables and items they ordered next time when ordering instead of trying to order from the menu. well, I'll also make it a point to get that delicious ceviche though.. Everyone had a pitcher of something purple it looks on the menu as if it might be the purple corn (chicha morada en Jarra) and goes for 9.50 a pitcher. Must be good so I might venture for that as well. Can't wait to go back! On Monday to Fridays from 11am-3pm they have a soup, entree, and soft drink for $6.99
(4)Liz M.
As someone who grew up eating my Peruvian mom's food, I can say that although there's nothing like a mother's cooking, this place caters wonderfully to gringos and Peruvian mothers who want the night off. The green sauce that they give you (free) when you sit down is one of the best parts of coming here! It is delicious and spicy, and we usually go through three or four bowls in a visit. It's great with the bread they give you or any meal that you order. My standard order begins with Yucca a la Huancaina, which is fried yucca (similar to a potato) and a yellow creamy sauce for dipping. While I enjoy the Huancaina sauce and order it every time I go, it is not real Peruvian Huancaina sauce. I get my sauce from a secret family recipe that I don't even know, so when my aunt is unavailable, Machu Picchu fills the void. It's not spicy at all, so this is a nice appetizer for those who don't like hot food. My favorite entrees are the Aji de Gallina (pulled chicken in a yellow sauce served w/rice), Lomo Saltado (big pieces of beef, tomato, and onion served over french fries), and Bistek a lo Pobre (piece of fried beef with a sunny-side up egg and plantains), and Tallarines Verdes (noodles with a creamy basil sauce). You can't go wrong with any of these dishes. Peruvian food is a great option for everyone, even unadventurous people, because the ingredients in most things are the same as the things we use in American cooking: chicken, beef, tomatoes, onion, rice, pasta, etc. Wash your meal down with the nectar of the Gods - INCA KOLA! It might be something you have had to grow up drinking, but it tastes like bubble gum soda. While it is a bit of a hole in the wall, the prices don't necessarily reflect that fact. However, the portion sizes are very big, and I can usually get two meals out of a shared appetizer and individual entree. Service isn't terribly fast, and like most people here have said, it is easier to go up to the counter to pay when you are done.
(4)Alex K.
This is Indianapolis' premiere Peruvian place. They say they specialize in ceviche. It is quite good there but personally I like ceviche from the Central American countries better. I think their specialty is found in their soups. By far the best way to visit this restaurant is a weekday lunch. They have a lunch special that is different each day but it comes with an entree, soup, salad, a drink, and usually fries or something of the sort for $6.99 (They actually just upped their price from $5.99). If you go here for dinner it becomes a bit pricey but it is still very good and you can choose what you want to order.
(5)Laura W.
Awesome place. Very friendly and helpful staff. I had a #53 and my fience #23 both were great and huge! Kinda spicy but nothing unbearable as i loved it and don't care for spicy food. The green paste they give you with the bread is amazing and addictive. One of my new favorite places.
(5)Thuy T.
I have never had Peruvian food before Machu Picchu, so I hope you will keep that under consideration. I went here for lunch with another foodie friend of mine. We had a really hard time deciding what to order glancing through the menu, the pictures made us want to try a lot of things. It was a good thing we had our mind set on ordering the ceviche before we even stepped into this place. I just love the idea of dressing seafood in lime juice and I heard this place had a killer ceviche. We also decided on the Parihuela de Mariscos Bouillabaisse, the picture looked so enticing with all the seafood falling out of the bowl. We figure we should get another item since the ceviche was just an appetizer. We went with the Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos base on it's description "shrimp, octopus, squid and mussels served with fried rice", you can never have too much seafood. After putting in our order they brought out the equivalent of bread and butter, but it was actually bread and a bowl of green dipping sauce. Wow I love this green sauce, it tasted like a concoction of ranch, mayo, and different spices. I could eat that stuff all day but I had to stop myself since we had more food on the way. It was good thing I did because the Machu Picchu ceviche(their most popular ceviche) arrived on a huge plate. The ceviche was quickly followed by the other two items and they were all huge. Do not think it was huge because of fillers they gave us plenty of proteins. Let's get down to the it...the food! The Ceviche Machu Picchu was excellent. It was very fresh, light, and flavorful. I like that they use fresh fish and you can tell the fish was raw and they cooked it with the lime juice. Again you just cannot believe how much proteins were given to us. The plate of ceviche was pile and pile of shrimp, squid, octopus, and fish. They also included 4 large mussels, corn, and sweet potato. After eating the ceviche with so much kick of lime juice I expected the same from the bouillabaisse. I was expecting a rich flavorful broth, and I did not get that exactly. The broth was very simple and a tad salty, but nothing really exciting. I guess the huge serving of seafood made up for the lack of flavor. Again I have never had this before so I can't really say it's not authentic but I'm just not a fan of the taste of the broth. By the time we made it to our last plate we were both extremely full. We sorta misinterpreted the Arroz Chafa de Mariscos, we thought it was assorted seafood with a SIDE of fried rice. It turned out to be fried rice with assorted seafood. We both were not a fan of fried rice to begin with so we did not make a dent at this dish. However, the fried rice was cooked really well and they gave us a lot of seafood. Machu Picchu deserve 4 stars...the ceviche is great, the green dipping sauce is addicting, the portions are huge, and there is no skimming on the proteins. I went back again wanting to try their roasted chicken but they ran out, must be doing something right. Will be coming back again and again for sure!
(4)Daniel M.
Awesome service, went for a friends birthday and had a great expereience. The waiter was pateient with us and helped us order the food which, by the way is awesome as has been described on here in detail. Its in a strip mall, but the food and service makes that more than ok.
(5)Jason K.
Shocking! I cant believe this hidden jewel was lost from me for 4years! This is a authentic Peruvian restaurant. I was actually looking for a African (Ethiopian) Restaurant when my fiancee and I stumbled on this jewel. At first we were worried b/c the entrees were about 13 to 15 dollars and thought the price of food was high. But when we received the food not only were the portions large enough for two but the quality and the texture of the food were very good. Creativity - 5 (Couldnt tell you never had Peruvian, but it is creative to me) Presentation - 2 (Basically how your mom would serve you dinner) Service - 5(Very attentive) Atmosphere - 3 Small hole in the wall with a Peru flag on one wall Flavor - 4(Excellent, I had some green rice and my girl had a shrimp and fish combo that were just wonderful) Execution - 5 (Texture of the rice was on the t, the tenderness and flavor of the chicken, shrimp, and fish were incredible)
(4)Karhma D.
I thought I reviewed this a while ago. I hate when that happens. Not many vegetarian options-try 2, I believe, but the noodles are amazing. Covered in a sauce mixing pesto that's way better than normal pesto & white cheese sauce, the mountain of pasta you get is truly light & delicious. It also comes with a boiled potato. Not my thing, but ok-it's there. The noodles are enough for 2-3 days or 2 people to share & be stuffed. My husband got a chicken stew, but it wasn't how we'd think of a stew w/ broth. He said it was pretty good, but he should have ordered seafood. Service friendly & attentive. Also, aji sauce is addictive. Ever since discovering it here, I admit sometimes I whip some up at home & eat it w/ a loaf of French bread for dinner. Addictive..
(4)Fred M.
We wanted to try something different, and Machu Picchu popped up. We really like it. Moderately priced, the food was very tasty, the staff was very welcoming and attentive. We especially like the fish dishes, though the chicken was also quite good. We'll go back.
(4)Matt B.
One of my favorites. Not real fancy but good service, great food, reasonable prices. Nice option for getting away from chain resturant food that is the same everywhere.
(5)Dresden K.
There steak and fries with sautéed peppers and onions is delicious and the seafood ceviche is the real deal!
(5)Michelle M.
Definitely helps to go with a Spanish speaker and someone familiar with Peruvian food, but not necessary. Luckily, my friend is Peruvian and we ordered a couple things to share- I liked the green sauce that came with the bread, and the shredded chicken in the yellow sauce. We also got the potato/meat stuffed in a puff shell-yum!! I definitely want to go back! Casual atmosphere, especially chill during lunch hour during the week. Also, the name is now Inkas, but same address.
(5)Leidy M.
Went here when this was Machu Picchu and enjoyed it. However, we returned and found that it is under new management and called Inkas and we had a terrible experience. They were understaffed and the food was mediocre and overpriced for what you get. We ordered a whole chicken and it was tiny and dry. The seafood fried rice was a big portion and the flavor was ok but some of the seafood was rubbery and chewy. I really like Peruvian food but this was a huge let down. At one point they were turning down business because they only had 2 waiters and couldn't handle the tables. Another lady was complaining they charged her credit card twice and the staff was clearly overwhelmed. They used to have a much more extensive and better tasting menu when they were Machu Picchu. Also, my husband used the restroom and said it was pretty dirty.
(1)Leslie H.
First of all, it's now called Inka. Maybe change management or something but this place doesnt deserve 4 stars. I've had better Peruvian food. The bread is somewhat stale and the green stuff taste like mayo. The bistek ala pobre was like a milanesa but in a worse form. Their peruvian flan doesnt deserve to be called a flan. Maybe call it an alien custard of some sort.
(2)Liz S.
Mmmmm... I love Peruvian food. Really really really really love. Machu Picchu isn't fancy schmancy--you walk in and it's pretty plain & homey. I like that I'm not paying for flare. (Flair? Idk..) Quick and friendly service, and I was greeted with bread & green sauce? Idk what it was... it tasted like mayo w/ a kick.. but it was DELICIOUS. Seriously, I could lick it off walls, like at Willy Wonka's Factory. Alright, forgive me because my memory is terrible, but there was this buttery, seasoned tilapia I had that just melted in my mouth--it was so good. And I love fish & rice together... just where my niche is. My friends got the fried yucca, a tasty shrimp dish, and some roasted half chicken. Everything was seasoned perfectly, simple, flavorful, and just fulfilling. That's a lot to have for a small establishment. Please open one up in Greenwood. I hear the lunch specials are just spectacular and super cheap! MY FAVORITE THINGS!
(4)Terry N.
Great Peruvian food......we were the only customers in the restaurant due to a snow storm....great service...food was delicious....will definitely come back and sample other items on the menu. Definitely recommend the fish in garlic sauce....had a delicious cilantro and citrus taste.....served with rice and potato.....wife had what they called Peruvian chicken fried rice....portion so big we took a to go back to hotel and ate some later that night and again in the morning and still had some left.....
(4)Howard L.
This place was slightly better than ok (3.5 stars), and good to try. Basically, Peruvian food was a novelty for us, and we found of particular interest the presentations of various bright colors and the various green and yellow sauces. The food quality we found was of average quality though, and the prices are on the moderately high side. The best dish was the appetizer sampler platter - with beef heart (a bit gamey), fried pork, fried yuccas, and marinated mussels. This platter came with a nice mild yellow sauce - made with cheese and corn we were told. I also had the Aji de Gallina, a Peruvian staple of shredded chicken and rice in their creamy yellow sauce. I found this sauce a bit over peppery, but the dish was filling and decent nonetheless. Wife had the Pescado a lo Macho - fish fillet and assorted seafood (shrimp, octopus, etc), but the seafood was a bit fishy smelling. Son had the best entree, the Tallarines Verdes - spaghetti with a bright green pesto sauce and grilled chicken. The pasta was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, but the grilled chicken was dryish and ordinary. We also got a sampling of their purple corn drink. This was like a grape juice in appearance, but had a complex taste - cinnamony, spicy, and tangy. I wouldn't order it in future, but it was interesting to sample. All in, the meal was $64. Overall, a nice change of the culinary scenery, but would consider coming back only if bored with all other cuisines.
(3)Helen P.
lovely meal! I had no idea what to expect from a Peruvian restaurant, but was delighted with my meal. The Plaintains were marvelous. The purple corn drink was yummy. And my entree was delicious. Sure wish we had this food in my hometown!
(4)Chris H.
GREEN SAUCE ON BREAD! get that, and then go for lunch and get the special its always good! I have no idea what I ordered but it was like tender pot roast with cilantro and it was excellent, also had some green spagetti with chicken that was awesome, partner had the chiveche and it was good too! Order extra sauce with the bread you will need it. So glad my co-worker who is from Peru took me here for lunch and ordered for me the first 2 times.
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