Peruvian Restaurants near Oakland, CA

“We had a really amazing experience here. The food was delicious, and the service was some of the best I've received in the bay area.
Top menu highlights:
-Crispy Camarones
-Aji de Gallina
-Paella Peruana de Tierra

They just celebrated their one year anniversary at this location, wishing them many more to come!“

“The food was amazing. The ceviche appetizer was fresh with delicious flavors, the mains as delicious. This is a darling little place with a very attentive staff. Parking was easy to find on College Ave. we will definitely be going back soon!!!“

“We are Peruvian and find most Peruvian places with too small portions and way too expensive (for not that great a taste to what my family can make at home). When I tell you every bite was absolutely delicious, heavenly, we couldn’t stop thinking about it for days! Can’t wait to go again! This will be our go-to spot for Peruvian. The chefs and owners were so sweet and friendly. It all feels like a home cooked meal. Nice outside eating too for warm days.“

“La comida authentica. The food is delicious, authentic, and the people working there put a lot of care into their drinks and dishes. For sure try the Anticuchos (beef), and the fried fish in the Jalea Bites was amazing too. It was all great. Have to check it out and will def go back.“

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

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

“This place is great! Criss, Matt and Nurika are lovely hosts/chefs and El Mono’s food is amazing. I’ve visited three times now and every time the service, flavors, and atmosphere have made my evening. To many more visits!“

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

“Came here for dinner. This is a Peruvian restaurant, and the menu does the classics: empanadas, anticuchos, lomo saltado, pollo a la brasa, the whole rotisserie chicken program.

The cocktails were good. We started with the empanadas, which had a lot of flavor packed into them, well seasoned, not just a pastry shell with filler. The pollo chicharrones (deep fried chicken nuggets, basically) were also solid, crispy exterior, juicy inside, properly seasoned rather than relying on dipping sauce to do the work.

For my main I got the lomo saltado. The beef was cubed and tender, and the brown sauce had real depth to it, savory without being one-note. Everything I ordered was well prepared, no notes, no surprises, just good execution across the board.
The vibe inside is laid back and a little goofy in a good way. The floor is covered in astroturf, there are decorative butterflies all over the walls (fitting, given the name), and they had the World Cup playing. It's not trying to be a serious dining room, and it doesn't need to be.

Good food, good drinks, fun room. Would come back.“

“El Rincón de Jorgito is a must in San Francisco if you’re craving authentic Peruvian food. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm and welcoming—like you’re being hosted by family.

And the food… wow. The ceviche is absolutely magical—fresh, bright, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. The lomo saltado is to die for: tender, savory, and cooked just right. And the causa is amazingly delicious—creamy, flavorful, and the kind of dish you keep talking about after you leave.

Simple, honest, unforgettable Peruvian food with great portions and genuinely kind service. Highly recommend! 🇵🇪🔥“

“We had two events here recently and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was great to work with, the owner and his wife were both there to make sure everything went smoothly. Their event manager was great to work with and it was a very streamlined process. The food was excellent, drinks were great, and the restaurant had fun decor. We received so many compliments on the venue and food from our attendees. We will definitely be going back for future events.“

“Wow. Everything we ate here was fabulous and the cocktails were delicious. I especially loved how tasty and juicy the chicken chicharrones were.“

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

“Food it's awesome. Real Peruvian style, freshly prepared, exquisite flavor humm
Gash Soo addictive, no other place on the bay and San Francisco served this owesome food.
Ceviche made me feel like l was in Peru.
I had causa de camarones Soo tasty..
Lomo saltado so perfectly prepared.
Thank you chef
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“Awesome location, enjoy the view SFO skyline, good food & drinks...“

“I rarely post reviews but had to chime in as this was such an outstanding experience with Lima Peruvian! I catered an event in my home and the food arrived on time, piping hot, carefully marked for ingredients and allergens and was just so delicious. I received countless compliments and requests from guests to find out where the food came from. The order included a mix of meat, meatless and vegan offerings that really hit the spot. In particular, the Loma Saltado, Aji de Gallina (Creamy Yellow Chicken), Seco de Pollo (Green Herb Chicken), Vegan Split Pea Amarillo and rice were outstanding. Thank you Lima Peruvian!“