Chicken was exceptionally salty…and as a previously stated by another review, water had a strange taste.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
vanessa aguirre (V-Works)
I had to jump in just to say that this was the BEST Aji de Gallina I had since I moved from Peru. Patrick was the best waiter he was attentive and very nice. I enjoyed every moment at Q’ero sipping my Chismosa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aji De Gallina, Yuca Frita Platter
Laura Jucha
I was the lucky winning bidder of a catered dinner for eight that Qero so generously donated. Everything about the experience was amazing. First of all Monica, The owner was a delight as were her staff she brought with her. We thoroughly enjoyed the education of the Peruvian culture and food. We enjoyed the Pisco sour drinks very much, and the food was all amazing! Huge hit with my guests! We had empanadas, ceviche, braised beef, their specialty chicken dish, a local potato dish and more. Don’t hesitate to have them cater a party for you! Her portions were very generous and we have leftovers for days. We look forward to going and enjoying more at the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela Carrera
I know about Peruvian food very well. I asked for ceviche and they did not have corn with it. Met the owner, very nice lady but I did not have good service from the waiter. The ceviche was not good, then I asked for 3 leches cake for dessert and it came with a fly (insect). I told the waiter and he did not even apologize. I cannot recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heather Leilani
Just because they feed dogs here - I’m in love! 🐾💛
meesh yeesh
Incredible food! Simple, flavorful, perfectly cooked. Amazing value! Can’t wait to return! (No A/C tho!)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Paige Stephens
The food was absolute fire. Our waiter Patrick was exceptional, shared in detail about the menu and history of the restaurant. The sauce served with the empanadas was delicious and the ceviche nekkei was bomb. Absolutely wonderful dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada De Carne, Ceviche Nikkei, Beef Empanada
Madeleine
We wanted to eat here and got yelled at to “wait outside” and then while we were waiting outside, we asked a second waiter if we can sit down outside and he goes “absolutely not! The people inside will help you.” Terrible service from the girl with the septum and the outside male server.
Service: 1
Monica Hayes
We cater from here at least once a week. They people here are so kind and friendly. I love working with them to get large orders in to our employees. The food is always AMAZING! Never leftovers from this place. Definitely a company favorite. Thank you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Shelton
The flavors of Peru that I dearly love, right in the heart of Encinitas. These something special about the bright flavors of Peruvian ceviche that are unmatched in other cuisine and Q'ero brings them beautifully. The Lomo Saltado was similarly savory. Topping it all, the Pisco Sour was the best I've ever tasted - so good I had to have two! Highly recommend.
This place is a true gem, I have bee coming here for 20 years and the food is phenomenal and so is the service. They have the most amazing sauce I ever had, the PANQA sauce, I bought it and I use it on shrimp, vegetables, chicken and beef. Their ceviche and their saltines are super good too.
Mark Pian
OK, the same thing happened. We start thinking about a favorite Q'ero dish (calamari diablada, ají de gallina, papa rellena) and made a reservation to order just those. Then Patrick (who knows the story behind every dish) describes a special that we can't resist. So we end up ordering EVERYTHING, way too much food, and eat all of it anyway. In this case, the special was the new pope's favorite arroz con pato, duck leg confit with pan roasted breast on a beautiful herbed green rice. Yes, and we ordered some tres leches for desert too. No willpower I guess.
Jackie Thomas
Once again it was amazing... defenetly will be coming back again
Raschel A Kloos
It’s been here for years and I never knew! Amazing little spot for Peruvian food.
Chicken was exceptionally salty…and as a previously stated by another review, water had a strange taste.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
I had to jump in just to say that this was the BEST Aji de Gallina I had since I moved from Peru. Patrick was the best waiter he was attentive and very nice. I enjoyed every moment at Q’ero sipping my Chismosa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aji De Gallina, Yuca Frita Platter
I was the lucky winning bidder of a catered dinner for eight that Qero so generously donated. Everything about the experience was amazing. First of all Monica, The owner was a delight as were her staff she brought with her. We thoroughly enjoyed the education of the Peruvian culture and food. We enjoyed the Pisco sour drinks very much, and the food was all amazing! Huge hit with my guests! We had empanadas, ceviche, braised beef, their specialty chicken dish, a local potato dish and more. Don’t hesitate to have them cater a party for you! Her portions were very generous and we have leftovers for days. We look forward to going and enjoying more at the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I know about Peruvian food very well. I asked for ceviche and they did not have corn with it. Met the owner, very nice lady but I did not have good service from the waiter. The ceviche was not good, then I asked for 3 leches cake for dessert and it came with a fly (insect). I told the waiter and he did not even apologize. I cannot recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just because they feed dogs here - I’m in love! 🐾💛
Incredible food! Simple, flavorful, perfectly cooked. Amazing value! Can’t wait to return! (No A/C tho!)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was absolute fire. Our waiter Patrick was exceptional, shared in detail about the menu and history of the restaurant. The sauce served with the empanadas was delicious and the ceviche nekkei was bomb. Absolutely wonderful dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada De Carne, Ceviche Nikkei, Beef Empanada
We wanted to eat here and got yelled at to “wait outside” and then while we were waiting outside, we asked a second waiter if we can sit down outside and he goes “absolutely not! The people inside will help you.” Terrible service from the girl with the septum and the outside male server.
Service: 1
We cater from here at least once a week. They people here are so kind and friendly. I love working with them to get large orders in to our employees. The food is always AMAZING! Never leftovers from this place. Definitely a company favorite. Thank you all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors of Peru that I dearly love, right in the heart of Encinitas. These something special about the bright flavors of Peruvian ceviche that are unmatched in other cuisine and Q'ero brings them beautifully. The Lomo Saltado was similarly savory. Topping it all, the Pisco Sour was the best I've ever tasted - so good I had to have two! Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a true gem, I have bee coming here for 20 years and the food is phenomenal and so is the service.
They have the most amazing sauce I ever had, the PANQA sauce, I bought it and I use it on shrimp, vegetables, chicken and beef.
Their ceviche and their saltines are super good too.
OK, the same thing happened. We start thinking about a favorite Q'ero dish (calamari diablada, ají de gallina, papa rellena) and made a reservation to order just those. Then Patrick (who knows the story behind every dish) describes a special that we can't resist. So we end up ordering EVERYTHING, way too much food, and eat all of it anyway. In this case, the special was the new pope's favorite arroz con pato, duck leg confit with pan roasted breast on a beautiful herbed green rice. Yes, and we ordered some tres leches for desert too. No willpower I guess.
Once again it was amazing... defenetly will be coming back again
It’s been here for years and I never knew! Amazing little spot for Peruvian food.
Friendly staff, great food.
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