El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru

Cool spot can not wait to go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went to Peru over the summer so trying out local Peruvian restaurants and happy to have lunch here today. Still very new and a nice vibe. A great selection on their menu. I want to try more things on the menu, but the Paella was burnt on the bottom and had a strong smokey taste. Ceviche seemed to be in chunks and not easier to eat bite size pieces of fish that we are used to gettir. The yucca fries and the calamari were great. Excited to go back and try more options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

10/10 food and service. Definitely will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The new location has a cute vibe and same delicious dishes. Service is fast and the waiters are friendly and helpful w the menu options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I just went for a beer during happy hour at the new El Mono in Berkeley . The service was really bad, The waiter didn’t know the selection of the beers for happy hour, He offered me three different Peruvian beers, I pick up one of them and when was the time to pay, they charge me full price. When I asked them about the happy hour, he went and asked his manager, and the manager told him that those Peruvian beers weren’t part of the happy hour selection, but before I order, I asked him which beers were on happy hour. Obviously the waiter didn’t know what he was doing and the Manager could do something about it, but he didn’t feel like it.
I will definitely don’t go back to El Mono in Berkeley.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Been following them since their days in El Cerrito. Super consistent and great service all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This location is a larger bright and beautiful space right off the freeway in Berkeley. Lots of parking and the service along with the food where excellent. The lamb shank dish was amazing!!! We'll definitely be coming back and I would recommend checking this place out for delicious Peruvian food. Great for kids or a date night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fresh and delicious, full of flavor

Great food and beautifully decorated restaurant. They’re still figuring out the service side and they have two menus with different pricing which the staff got mixed up and we ended up with a higher bill. Service was also a bit slow but they’re a new restaurant and still figuring it out.

Overall, a good experience and we will keep going back with the hope they get the service side worked out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food was very good and the portions are good.

They have outdoor seating so our dog was happy to come with us.

The staff was very friendly.

Totally would be coming back here again.

Oh they also have propane gas tanks at the outdoor seating area so you are comfortable while eating if it's cold outside 😊

Also lots of parking 🅿️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a good experience for Tuesday lunch! :) Great food, and Manuel was super polite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing experience! Delicious food and great service. I would drive here just for the food.. can't try desserts... so definitely I'll have come back!!! ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cringe.

OMG - this dining experience was amazing. Ordered Anticuchos which was perfection! I’m definitely returning to sample the other items on the menu. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. And the prices were reasonable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had such a wonderful dining experience thanks to our waitress Desiree! She was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Her timing was perfect, she offered great recommendations, and her positive attitude made the whole meal even more enjoyable. It’s rare to get such genuine, thoughtful service, and Desiree truly went above and beyond. We’ll definitely be coming back, and hope to be seated in her section again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5