Machu Picchu
651 Admiral St, Providence, RI, 02908
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Address :
651 Admiral St
Providence, RI, 02908 - Phone (401) 831-5925
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Steve A.
I went here for lunch with some people from work. On this day, there was parking available right outside the restaurant, but with limited street parking near the restaurant and no parking lot, you may have to walk a little. Don't let this deter you however as the food was worth a little walk. The place is small and unassuming with only a few tables to sit at and the decor is simple. We started with the Palta Rellena which is an avocado stuffed with a chicken salad type of mix topped with a hard boiled egg. It was simple but tasty. We also had their calamari (Chicharron de Calamari) with a tarter style sauce with scallion instead of pickle and the Ceviche Mixto which had calamari, fish, shrimp and potatoes. The calamari was fried well but typical. The Ceviche was every bit as good as others I've had and didn't skimp on the contents. If I had to nit pick, I would have liked a little less onion. For my entree I had the Chaufa Especial. It was simply a fried rice with steak, chicken, shrimp and egg. The portion was large and nicely cooked and seasoned. For my taste I'd like a little more kick, but nothing a little hot sauce couldn't help with. I asked for a side of fried plantains with it and they were fried perfectly and complimented the Chaufa nicely. You can't help but want to compare this restaurant with Los Andes. In my opinion, the food is very comparable and having had similar dishes at both, neither really stands out more than the other. Los Andes is larger and more of the hip place to be offering more selections in a fancier manner, but as Peruvian food goes, I wouldn't overlook Machu Picchu and I would definitely go back to try some different options.
(4)Kirk S.
I lived in Peru several years ago, and it had been a long time since I had an authentic Peruvian meal. My wife and I decided to try out Los Andes restaurant, but the wait was over an hour long. We then decided to take the short drive over to Machi Picchu Restaurante, and I'm glad we did. We started off with papa a la Huancaina, I ordered the lomo saltado, and my wife had the pollo a la brasa. I washed my meal down with some chicha morada, and life was good. The food is very authentic, and brought me right back to the time I spent in Lima. The place also feels like a Restaurant in Peru, because they had telenovelas playing on the tv, and what appeared to be several family members sitting in the restaurant. That might seem out of place here in America, but it is right on par for eateries in South America. Bottom line, if you're looking for a delicious, authentic Peruvian meal, this is a great place to go. The prices are reasonable and the food is great. Also, the owner is from Callao, so if you know Lima, you can talk a bit about the city with her.
(5)Kevin M.
Food is very good and full of flavor. True authentic Peruvian food mystery the aji!!! Pollo a la braza and chaufa is my fave! I didn't rave it give stars due to the service being poor and the location isn't the classiest. But great if you're just picking up and eating home too.
(3)Christina M.
A Peruvian coworker recommended the Rotisserie Chicken and said that it came with fries and salad and to get the sauce that it comes with to dip the chicken in. So, that it is what I tried. I got a chicken and a half; enough for 4 - 5 people. Came with plenty of fries(they are regular fries), but only two small salads(felt there should have been two more). I ordered over the phone for take out. Though the woman was very nice and seemed to understand me there may have been a small language barrier---not sure. (Honestly, I am not even sure if the sides were charged separately or if they came with chicken. I will check the menu later to see.) It was ok though as I am the only salad eater. Very good chicken! Much more flavorful than anything from the supermarket and the nice thing is they cut it into quarters for you. As someone else said, the flavors will keep you guessing. It had garlic...but what else??? And the funny thing is the chicken actually got better after it sat for a while! When I went for another piece a few hours later, it tasted even better! The sauce...very mild, not what I was expecting. Tasted a lot like coleslaw. I like coleslaw, but was expecting something with a stronger flavor. I was not disappointed, just surprised and truthfully, the chicken did not need a strong sauce, it had enough flavor. The sauce grew on me and I realized it was a nice compliment to the flavors in the chicken. I felt very satisfied after this meal. It was good, I tried something new that I liked and I found a new restaurant that is a keeper. It cost about $26---fed 5 people and I have lunch tomorrow! Can't wait to see if it is even better tomorrow. I probably will never get rotisserie again at the supermarket. I will go back for the chicken and I took a menu to look at so I can figure out the next new thing to try. Watch the steps going in and out though. There are only a few, but they are deep/steep.
(4)Bobby G.
I had been wanting to get over to Machu Picchu since I heard there were Peruvian restaurants in RI. I made the drive up to Los Andes about a month ago and was eager to try the other Peruvian spot I knew existed. My college roomie had never had Peruvian, and while discussing where to go for dinner, thought it was a great idea, so off we went. The dining room is small and nothing frilly or fancy, even a bit run down....perfect so far - just like my go-to Peruvian spot in Los Angeles. Our waitress was super friendly and very helpful. There may be a slight language gap issue if you don't know any Spanish - but after a decade plus in CA - I had no issues there. I went with my standard first meal at a new Peruvian restaurant - shrimp ceviche appetizer and lomo saltado de carne. The ceviche was fantastic. The shrimp were good size and there were plenty. The marinade had a nice lemon bite and was spiced perfectly. The yam and potato that are served with most Peruvian ceviche dishes that I have had, were also perfectly done and are a very integral part of the dish in my opinion. The lomo saltado was very good, and was much closer in flavor to what I am used to. I felt like Los Andes fell short in that regard. The dish was prepared similarly to Los Andes, in that the fries were a bed for the steak, onion and tomato. The west coast versions of lomo saltado that I've had, always have the fries steamed in with the rest of the dish. If you want lomo saltado - I recommend skipping the crowd at the other place and coming right to Machu Picchu. The only real disappointment was the lack of aji. I'm so used to having the aji arrive at my table immediately upon sitting down, that it's absence in RI is baffling. I asked for it this time, unlike last month when I just wondered why. The waitress knew what I was asking for immediately and brought over some nice pink/red spicy sauce that went with the dish quite well. It wasn't aji - but it was very good. I look forward to going back again and highly recommend giving Machu Picchu a try - especially if you've never had Peruvian. I think this is an outstanding spot to try something new if you're a Peruvian food newbie or a great place for the comfort food you're craving if this cuisine is already on your radar. I do hope that the kitchen staff at some point does add aji to their offerings - customers will love it!
(4)Leo T.
This restaurant is really good .. I never had Peruvian food before but I picked off my friends plate and I have to say its really good ... The service is good .one thing I found odd is that they put 2 liter soda bottles on your table lol but it was imported sodas so It was good lol .... I recommend this place and I'm coming back soon for the chicken lol
(4)Jacqueline B.
This place is such a great source of comforting Peruvian food. A wonderful tucked away restaurant that more often than not may be passed over for looks but should be cherished for whats going on in the kitchen. The decor inside may be slightly cheesy but I think it just adds to the experience and on the plus side its extremely clean! My personal favorite thing to eat there is their Peruvian Roast Chicken (Pollo a la brasa.) Juicy, flavorful (the spices in it will keep you guessing) and well priced. Its one of the best things on the menu! Papas a la huancaina is a tasty dish to split with friends, consisting of boiled potatoes topped with a creamy slightly spicy cheese sauce. Other classic mainstays include the ceviche which is very traditional in preparation. Also the steak dish Lomo Saltado which is a sautee of steak, french fries, red onions, tomatoes, garlic, and soy sauce all served on a bed of rice. Its very filling and a perfect example of the Peruvians love of starches. The potato after all did originate in Peru! Again I cannot rave about this place enough! And even better its BYOB.
(4)Luba Z.
I hated the whole experience. It was horrible. The food was overpriced, and the increases in food prices were definitely unjustifiable. The only reason anyone would go there would be if they had 50% off gift certificates. The food was very bland; it had no flavor. My husband had the garlic shrimp, and there was no taste or smell of garlic. The service and atmosphere was horrendous. No one in the restaurant, including the waitress, spoke any English. Communication was nearly impossible. Our interesting night ended with the waitress chasing us down in the middle of the street. According to her broken English, the gift certificate we purchased through Restaurant.com was not valid on that Friday night. The gift certificate did not indicate it cannot be used on weekends. It had other restrictions, but weekend use was not one of them. When we asked her to show us where on the gift certificate it said that it can't be used, she just kept saying "No good." We go out every week, and this is the first time we had to encounter something like this in America where the patron is unjustly chased down the street. I called the following day and asked to speak to the Manager. Since the manager did not speak English, the phone was handed to a 14 year old boy. Communication was then through him through the manager. It was like playing that kids' game 'telephone.' I asked him if we could use the restaurant.com gift certificate on the weekends. He said sure, as long as it doesn't say excludes weekend use. I said, "Oh really? Then why is it that I was chased down the street and told it was not valid on the weekends when the gift certificate clearly did not state that?" He then yelled, "Momma" and had a quick conversation with his mother (the manager). He gets back on the phone and says "Oh wait, never mind, you can't use it" After asking why not he responded by saying that a representative from Restaurant.com had stopped by earlier in the week and clarified the terms. I don't see how this would apply to us. Why is it our problem that the restaurant/restaurant.com decided to change policies and not include them on the gift certificate? It certainly should not have resulted in the waitress chasing me down the street and haggling me for more money. If it was the restaurant's fault, then they should eat their mistake, not the customer. In short, I will never go back to this place again. The way they treated their customers was uncalled for. And this would certainly be the last time I use Restaurant.com . You can be assured this will be going on Yelp.com . I hope this review helps anyone who has yet visited this place. I STRONGLY advise against going there. It is just not worth it, especially when you're paying full price. For the same price, you can go to Los Andes in Providence for Peruvian food, with great service, terrific atmosphere, and live music!
(1)Christopher G.
Great food, atmosphere could be better. I prefer it for takeout. The ceviche is excellent, but you have to be careful how long you wait to eat it because it will keep cooking in the lime. The jalea is great if you're looking for fried seafood. What makes it all is the sauce they serve with it, supposedly a family recipe.
(4)Katharine G.
The story of my visit here is definitely a fish out of water tale. my companion and i were yelping and couldn't find some place to go in that in between lunch and dinner time frame. after going back and forth for a while, we choose this place by the great reviews & that we enjoy the peruvian restaurants back home in NY. so we plug the address into the gps and head on our way. it is a cute little place and was pretty empty. we got our menus and when the waitress came over, it was clear that us speaking only english was going to be a problem for her. however, this was going to be great for us. my theory on restaurants is that the less that the waitstaff speaks english, the more authentic it is. after having someone from the only other table of patrons help us communicate with our waitress, we ordered and not far after got our food. it was fantastic. we ordered the garlic shrimp and Lomo Saltado (which i only know the name of because the reviewer below me described it). we also got an order of sweet plantains, which wasn't on the menu but i'm glad we asked for it because i could eat them all day long. overall, this was a great meal and we both left full and happy. i don't know if the language barrier is an all the time thing, but that doesn't really matter to me. the waitress was really nice and what came to us on our plates was delicious.
(4)Portia J.
I lived a street over from this place for probably five years before I decided to try it. I had the Pescado Frito. What I got was succulent pieces of diced fried fish seasoned to perfection with this creamy dill yogurt sauce? it was magical. So magical that ive stumbled in drunk a few times before closing and waited patiently alone for my meal to be done because I ddnt want to share it with anymore else. I havent been back here in a very long time but just thinking about it now is making me pretty hungry. I need to explor this menu. There arent many restaurants in this area that have survived since ive moved to providence.
(4)Ryan D.
So Machu, I know you have the tough time of being compared to Los Andes but hey you are a nice alternative! Heading here on a Tuesday night, obviously there was maybe a few regulars but pretty empty. No trouble for tables. Well when you go Peruvian, you get ceviche. Went with the Mixto and Leche de Tigre. Can't go wrong with either, you get a lot with the Mixto, the Tigre is more for an appetizer. Street parking might be tough to find depending on the time of night. The only complaint I had was that two women were working the counter, which was more than enough for the people in the restaurant at the time but felt really more concerned with cleaning than the patrons in the restaurant. I know that if there were more there, the service may have been a little better since it would force them to keep going back and forth. However that shouldn't excuse when you have only a few tables working.
(3)Jacqueline B.
This place is such a great source of comforting Peruvian food. A wonderful tucked away restaurant that more often than not may be passed over for looks but should be cherished for whats going on in the kitchen. The decor inside may be slightly cheesy but I think it just adds to the experience and on the plus side its extremely clean! My personal favorite thing to eat there is their Peruvian Roast Chicken (Pollo a la brasa.) Juicy, flavorful (the spices in it will keep you guessing) and well priced. Its one of the best things on the menu! Papas a la huancaina is a tasty dish to split with friends, consisting of boiled potatoes topped with a creamy slightly spicy cheese sauce. Other classic mainstays include the ceviche which is very traditional in preparation. Also the steak dish Lomo Saltado which is a sautee of steak, french fries, red onions, tomatoes, garlic, and soy sauce all served on a bed of rice. Its very filling and a perfect example of the Peruvians love of starches. The potato after all did originate in Peru! Again I cannot rave about this place enough! And even better its BYOB.
(4)Portia J.
I lived a street over from this place for probably five years before I decided to try it. I had the Pescado Frito. What I got was succulent pieces of diced fried fish seasoned to perfection with this creamy dill yogurt sauce? it was magical. So magical that ive stumbled in drunk a few times before closing and waited patiently alone for my meal to be done because I ddnt want to share it with anymore else. I havent been back here in a very long time but just thinking about it now is making me pretty hungry. I need to explor this menu. There arent many restaurants in this area that have survived since ive moved to providence.
(4)Ryan D.
So Machu, I know you have the tough time of being compared to Los Andes but hey you are a nice alternative! Heading here on a Tuesday night, obviously there was maybe a few regulars but pretty empty. No trouble for tables. Well when you go Peruvian, you get ceviche. Went with the Mixto and Leche de Tigre. Can't go wrong with either, you get a lot with the Mixto, the Tigre is more for an appetizer. Street parking might be tough to find depending on the time of night. The only complaint I had was that two women were working the counter, which was more than enough for the people in the restaurant at the time but felt really more concerned with cleaning than the patrons in the restaurant. I know that if there were more there, the service may have been a little better since it would force them to keep going back and forth. However that shouldn't excuse when you have only a few tables working.
(3)Steve A.
I went here for lunch with some people from work. On this day, there was parking available right outside the restaurant, but with limited street parking near the restaurant and no parking lot, you may have to walk a little. Don't let this deter you however as the food was worth a little walk. The place is small and unassuming with only a few tables to sit at and the decor is simple. We started with the Palta Rellena which is an avocado stuffed with a chicken salad type of mix topped with a hard boiled egg. It was simple but tasty. We also had their calamari (Chicharron de Calamari) with a tarter style sauce with scallion instead of pickle and the Ceviche Mixto which had calamari, fish, shrimp and potatoes. The calamari was fried well but typical. The Ceviche was every bit as good as others I've had and didn't skimp on the contents. If I had to nit pick, I would have liked a little less onion. For my entree I had the Chaufa Especial. It was simply a fried rice with steak, chicken, shrimp and egg. The portion was large and nicely cooked and seasoned. For my taste I'd like a little more kick, but nothing a little hot sauce couldn't help with. I asked for a side of fried plantains with it and they were fried perfectly and complimented the Chaufa nicely. You can't help but want to compare this restaurant with Los Andes. In my opinion, the food is very comparable and having had similar dishes at both, neither really stands out more than the other. Los Andes is larger and more of the hip place to be offering more selections in a fancier manner, but as Peruvian food goes, I wouldn't overlook Machu Picchu and I would definitely go back to try some different options.
(4)Kirk S.
I lived in Peru several years ago, and it had been a long time since I had an authentic Peruvian meal. My wife and I decided to try out Los Andes restaurant, but the wait was over an hour long. We then decided to take the short drive over to Machi Picchu Restaurante, and I'm glad we did. We started off with papa a la Huancaina, I ordered the lomo saltado, and my wife had the pollo a la brasa. I washed my meal down with some chicha morada, and life was good. The food is very authentic, and brought me right back to the time I spent in Lima. The place also feels like a Restaurant in Peru, because they had telenovelas playing on the tv, and what appeared to be several family members sitting in the restaurant. That might seem out of place here in America, but it is right on par for eateries in South America. Bottom line, if you're looking for a delicious, authentic Peruvian meal, this is a great place to go. The prices are reasonable and the food is great. Also, the owner is from Callao, so if you know Lima, you can talk a bit about the city with her.
(5)Kevin M.
Food is very good and full of flavor. True authentic Peruvian food mystery the aji!!! Pollo a la braza and chaufa is my fave! I didn't rave it give stars due to the service being poor and the location isn't the classiest. But great if you're just picking up and eating home too.
(3)Bobby G.
I had been wanting to get over to Machu Picchu since I heard there were Peruvian restaurants in RI. I made the drive up to Los Andes about a month ago and was eager to try the other Peruvian spot I knew existed. My college roomie had never had Peruvian, and while discussing where to go for dinner, thought it was a great idea, so off we went. The dining room is small and nothing frilly or fancy, even a bit run down....perfect so far - just like my go-to Peruvian spot in Los Angeles. Our waitress was super friendly and very helpful. There may be a slight language gap issue if you don't know any Spanish - but after a decade plus in CA - I had no issues there. I went with my standard first meal at a new Peruvian restaurant - shrimp ceviche appetizer and lomo saltado de carne. The ceviche was fantastic. The shrimp were good size and there were plenty. The marinade had a nice lemon bite and was spiced perfectly. The yam and potato that are served with most Peruvian ceviche dishes that I have had, were also perfectly done and are a very integral part of the dish in my opinion. The lomo saltado was very good, and was much closer in flavor to what I am used to. I felt like Los Andes fell short in that regard. The dish was prepared similarly to Los Andes, in that the fries were a bed for the steak, onion and tomato. The west coast versions of lomo saltado that I've had, always have the fries steamed in with the rest of the dish. If you want lomo saltado - I recommend skipping the crowd at the other place and coming right to Machu Picchu. The only real disappointment was the lack of aji. I'm so used to having the aji arrive at my table immediately upon sitting down, that it's absence in RI is baffling. I asked for it this time, unlike last month when I just wondered why. The waitress knew what I was asking for immediately and brought over some nice pink/red spicy sauce that went with the dish quite well. It wasn't aji - but it was very good. I look forward to going back again and highly recommend giving Machu Picchu a try - especially if you've never had Peruvian. I think this is an outstanding spot to try something new if you're a Peruvian food newbie or a great place for the comfort food you're craving if this cuisine is already on your radar. I do hope that the kitchen staff at some point does add aji to their offerings - customers will love it!
(4)Leo T.
This restaurant is really good .. I never had Peruvian food before but I picked off my friends plate and I have to say its really good ... The service is good .one thing I found odd is that they put 2 liter soda bottles on your table lol but it was imported sodas so It was good lol .... I recommend this place and I'm coming back soon for the chicken lol
(4)Katharine G.
The story of my visit here is definitely a fish out of water tale. my companion and i were yelping and couldn't find some place to go in that in between lunch and dinner time frame. after going back and forth for a while, we choose this place by the great reviews & that we enjoy the peruvian restaurants back home in NY. so we plug the address into the gps and head on our way. it is a cute little place and was pretty empty. we got our menus and when the waitress came over, it was clear that us speaking only english was going to be a problem for her. however, this was going to be great for us. my theory on restaurants is that the less that the waitstaff speaks english, the more authentic it is. after having someone from the only other table of patrons help us communicate with our waitress, we ordered and not far after got our food. it was fantastic. we ordered the garlic shrimp and Lomo Saltado (which i only know the name of because the reviewer below me described it). we also got an order of sweet plantains, which wasn't on the menu but i'm glad we asked for it because i could eat them all day long. overall, this was a great meal and we both left full and happy. i don't know if the language barrier is an all the time thing, but that doesn't really matter to me. the waitress was really nice and what came to us on our plates was delicious.
(4)Christina M.
A Peruvian coworker recommended the Rotisserie Chicken and said that it came with fries and salad and to get the sauce that it comes with to dip the chicken in. So, that it is what I tried. I got a chicken and a half; enough for 4 - 5 people. Came with plenty of fries(they are regular fries), but only two small salads(felt there should have been two more). I ordered over the phone for take out. Though the woman was very nice and seemed to understand me there may have been a small language barrier---not sure. (Honestly, I am not even sure if the sides were charged separately or if they came with chicken. I will check the menu later to see.) It was ok though as I am the only salad eater. Very good chicken! Much more flavorful than anything from the supermarket and the nice thing is they cut it into quarters for you. As someone else said, the flavors will keep you guessing. It had garlic...but what else??? And the funny thing is the chicken actually got better after it sat for a while! When I went for another piece a few hours later, it tasted even better! The sauce...very mild, not what I was expecting. Tasted a lot like coleslaw. I like coleslaw, but was expecting something with a stronger flavor. I was not disappointed, just surprised and truthfully, the chicken did not need a strong sauce, it had enough flavor. The sauce grew on me and I realized it was a nice compliment to the flavors in the chicken. I felt very satisfied after this meal. It was good, I tried something new that I liked and I found a new restaurant that is a keeper. It cost about $26---fed 5 people and I have lunch tomorrow! Can't wait to see if it is even better tomorrow. I probably will never get rotisserie again at the supermarket. I will go back for the chicken and I took a menu to look at so I can figure out the next new thing to try. Watch the steps going in and out though. There are only a few, but they are deep/steep.
(4)Luba Z.
I hated the whole experience. It was horrible. The food was overpriced, and the increases in food prices were definitely unjustifiable. The only reason anyone would go there would be if they had 50% off gift certificates. The food was very bland; it had no flavor. My husband had the garlic shrimp, and there was no taste or smell of garlic. The service and atmosphere was horrendous. No one in the restaurant, including the waitress, spoke any English. Communication was nearly impossible. Our interesting night ended with the waitress chasing us down in the middle of the street. According to her broken English, the gift certificate we purchased through Restaurant.com was not valid on that Friday night. The gift certificate did not indicate it cannot be used on weekends. It had other restrictions, but weekend use was not one of them. When we asked her to show us where on the gift certificate it said that it can't be used, she just kept saying "No good." We go out every week, and this is the first time we had to encounter something like this in America where the patron is unjustly chased down the street. I called the following day and asked to speak to the Manager. Since the manager did not speak English, the phone was handed to a 14 year old boy. Communication was then through him through the manager. It was like playing that kids' game 'telephone.' I asked him if we could use the restaurant.com gift certificate on the weekends. He said sure, as long as it doesn't say excludes weekend use. I said, "Oh really? Then why is it that I was chased down the street and told it was not valid on the weekends when the gift certificate clearly did not state that?" He then yelled, "Momma" and had a quick conversation with his mother (the manager). He gets back on the phone and says "Oh wait, never mind, you can't use it" After asking why not he responded by saying that a representative from Restaurant.com had stopped by earlier in the week and clarified the terms. I don't see how this would apply to us. Why is it our problem that the restaurant/restaurant.com decided to change policies and not include them on the gift certificate? It certainly should not have resulted in the waitress chasing me down the street and haggling me for more money. If it was the restaurant's fault, then they should eat their mistake, not the customer. In short, I will never go back to this place again. The way they treated their customers was uncalled for. And this would certainly be the last time I use Restaurant.com . You can be assured this will be going on Yelp.com . I hope this review helps anyone who has yet visited this place. I STRONGLY advise against going there. It is just not worth it, especially when you're paying full price. For the same price, you can go to Los Andes in Providence for Peruvian food, with great service, terrific atmosphere, and live music!
(1)Christopher G.
Great food, atmosphere could be better. I prefer it for takeout. The ceviche is excellent, but you have to be careful how long you wait to eat it because it will keep cooking in the lime. The jalea is great if you're looking for fried seafood. What makes it all is the sauce they serve with it, supposedly a family recipe.
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