Peruvian Restaurants near El Cerrito, CA

“Wide variety of Peruvian treats especially fried plantains and pisco chilcanos“

“The food is sooooo good and delicious with a very nice ambiance and atmosphere in their patio dining ..“

“Superb! The food here is a dedicated, cohesive, nuanced Peruvian delight. If you want to be immersed in flavors and textures of Peru, do not miss this. Each bite - of everything - is an explosion of flavor. The service is perfection, and it has both indoor and parklet seating. There are also a few counter seats if you want to watch the chef make the magic happen. Cannot wait to return!“

“We were seated as requested in the window seats. The service was excellent - we were given a crash course in Peruvian food. We had the ceviche which was flavorful and I love the crispy calamari on top. The Lomo Saltado, served on fries, was so tender and the sauce was delicious for dipping the fries. And of course, the very dangerous Pisco Sour! Must try!“

“El Dorado is an absolute gem! I stopped by after work and tried the Pollo Causa and Lomo Saltado, hands down the best I’ve had in a long time. It’s tough to find those dishes done right, but El Dorado absolutely nailed it. Every bite was packed with flavor and clearly made with care.

What really made the experience stand out was Manny, the owner. He’s incredibly warm, welcoming, and passionate about what he does, you can feel that energy from the moment you walk in. The entire staff was just as friendly and attentive, which made the service top-notch from start to finish.

The ambiance? Stunning. Super cozy, vibrant, and totally Instagram-worthy, the kind of spot you want to bring friends to or just treat yourself. And don’t sleep on the Pisco Sours, they’re dangerously good and crafted to perfection.

Can’t wait to come back. El Dorado has definitely earned a spot in my regular rotation!“

“Last minute brunch in the area with 2 women friends, we sat at the bar where we could see the care put into cocktail creation. Staff were caring and friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. I had the mushroom sandwich (spicy!) and an exquisitely presented side of avocado. Love the decor in this place, the color scheme, the earthy ceramics and the accessories are on point. Will be back for happy hour!“

“Food, drinks and service here were all spectacular! The food was extremely fresh, cooked to perfection and had incredible flavor.
I think my favorite dishes were the salmon ceviche and the chorizo empanadas. The ceviche was so super fresh with a lot of flavor. The empanada dough/crust was incredible, crisp but light and airy; also a nice sized portion since it comes with 2.

The cocktails were also a work of art. Definitely try the ‘lady’s night out’ and pisco sours.“

“Went there for lunch today. So excited this lovely and DELICIOUS restaurant is in the east bay! The Peruvian cuisine was authentic and so well presented! The flavors were traditional yet with unique combinations. They have a lovely outdoor area in front and wonderfully friendly staff. We cannot WAIT to go back!!!“

“Wowwww!! My coworker recommended this spot and I can’t say enough good things! After living in Ancash for two years, La Fina Estampa hits the spot and I felt right at home. Every plate was absolutely delicious from the welcome bread with sauces to anticucho to the famous lomo saltado that is cooked perfectly and the pollada chicken! What a hidden gem that I can’t wait to come back to! My pictures don’t do justice as I was too excited to jump right in but seriously, winner location. What a wonderful spot with delicious flavors! My only recommendation would be to play some wonderful Peruvian music and then I’ll be really right at home, I love this spot. Already counting down my return!“

“The food was very good, everything was delicious, but the waitress served us reluctantly. The waitress's service was terrible. I didn't ask her name, but she was a young woman with black hair and bangs, a bit chubby. However, another waitress with red hair, thin and very friendly and cheerful, served us. I wish they would hire more waitresses like her. The food was very good, but the service from the waitress was terrible. Thank goodness the other waitress served us better.“

“First time there…food and drinks amazing.. will definitely go back..👍🏽“

“The service was top notch. We told our waiter this one was our first time and he explained the menu for both food and drinks. He also opened the door for us when we exited. Service definitely gets 5 stars.

However, there’s something wrong with the price on the menu vs what you will be charged. We ordered from the lunch especial menu which says items were $ 17.99 but we were charged 20 for one item and 18 for other two dishes. And the beverages were supposed be $4 based on the menu but were charged $6. May be they updated the price and forgot to update the menu?

Anyways two of the dishes fried rice and Marinated pork dishes were very salty. The bed of pasta with fish was very good but I wished the fish was basked instead deep fried. Purple corn drink was pretty good the waiter said it will be sweet and it was. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you don’t probably want it.

Will try again sometime in the future.“

“La mejor comida peruana!!!! Delicioso sazón y excelente lugar Sus alfajores, una delicia 😋!“

“Best kept secret of El Sobrante: El Chalan, Peruvian and Italian restaurant, offers a family atmosphere with great food at a good price. Warm bread and butter is served from the beginning. Their roast 1/2 chicken and whole fried trout, with home style french fries are very popular. Their sea food dishes, especially the seafood soups are delicious. The Italian food is also excellent. Butter nut squash raviolis, gnocchi, and spaghetti are cooked perfectly. Kids love this place.“

“Awesome location, enjoy the view SFO skyline, good food & drinks...“