Eli's Peruvian Kitchen

After wanting to try Eli’s for a while, my boyfriend and I finally stopped by. Neither of us had ever had Peruvian food, so we were excited. I got the arroz chaufa vegan (fried rice) and a maracuyá (passion fruit) drink. The ceviche looked good, but unfortunately, it was not available the day we went. The fried rice was packed with tofu and really tasty, and the drink was super refreshing! It was over 100 degrees the day we visited (months ago), so the drink was definitely our favorite part for obvious reasons. The person working was very kind, explained the menu, and was vegan aware. We also learned some Peruvian slang while we were there, which was fun. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to going back! Updated from previous review on 2024-12-03

Spectacular… very good food!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious authentic Peruvian food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There is a small vegan section of the menu with vegan ceviche, vegan fried rice and quinoa salad. Unfortunately the ceviche was not available. The fried rice with tofu was really good!!! A few of the other menu items said it could be made vegan, however our server clarified that there is beef stock in the sauce. Nice atmosphere and friendly service!

Seco is a must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my favorite peruvian restaurant in SD, real peruvian taste and generous portions. I love the limo saltado and ceviche. Ask for the ají verde to complement your food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Lomo Saltado

A new favorite! We ordered the lomo saltado and ahi de pollo and both were delicious. The seasoning, the sauces, the juiciness of the meat. Everything hit perfectly. Will be visiting again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado

Delicious! Can’t get over how great the food is!!! The service too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Papa a La Huancaina, Yuquitas Fritas, Ceviche, Lomo Saltado

Delicious food at a reasonable price. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Clean. Friendly and quick service. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious foodBeautiful interiorThe hours are oddGreta staffI bought my food to-go, but everyone seems super nice.Parking is street parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The taste of the food is no longer the same...before everything was very delicious...last Sunday I went and orderedLomo saltado and noodles saltado...the food tasteless and expensive

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Oh my lord. Absolutely amazing. Best food I've had in San Diego so

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo a La Brasa, Lomo Saltado

it’s really hard to find vegan options at a peruvian restaurant that are more than just quinoa, but this place has a separate vegan section on the menu and clear labeling throughout! the arroz chaufa and ceviche were delicious, just how my grandma makes them. the arroz chaufa was a mountain of fried rice with fried tofu that was so good. i was shocked by the vegan creativity in the ceviche - they used mushrooms instead of fish and the texture and flavor is so good it doesn’t taste like mushrooms at all.

Great food and service! The 3 dishes we shared were all so flavorful and well done.Will be

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado

Wow! This restaurant has the best food! I have enjoyed with my family many Peruvian restaurants , but Eli the chef has a traditional way of cooking, I can say the original recipes not fusion, Lomo saltado (tender and juicy meat)Ají de gallina and Seco de carne was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa De Pollo, Pollo Ala Brasa, Mostrito