I have no idea why this place has 4.5 stars. Compared to paranas empanadas this place sucks. I got the chicken empanada and it was veryyy mediocre and the filling portion was not piping hot like the rest of the pastry. The chimichurri sauce was VERY oily and did not mix well despite shaking. Not only is this place more expensive than paranas, but it also tasted worse. For a $4 empanada w a $.75 cent chimicurri sauce I expected wayyy more.
Steve Gonzalo Torres
The menu and our food we ordered was pretty good. But when it really didnt have that much flavor and the portion was super small. I had better Peruvian food for sure! And the service was was terrible. Most Peruvian restaurants give you a bottle for aji (green salsa), but here it was like a hassle for the staff to give the customer some extra aji. Whenever I go to a restaurant, its all about the flavor but as well as the experience, that makes you say I want to come back. But, definitely not this place. Thumbs down man. I dont recommend it.
Sharon L.
We stopped by on a whim and were sure glad we did! We ordered the choripan (sausage sandwich), veggie "burger", alfajores, and the chimichurri sauce to go. The choripan and veggie burgers were both delicious. Bear in mind that the veggie burger is not a burger but rather a smattering of different vegetables, not actually held together. What made the sandwich is the excellent bread, intoxicating chimichurri sauce, and the crisp lettuce. The sausage and vegetables themselves are good, too, but I really think the sauce is what makes all the difference. The alfajor cookie was so delicious. It's much lighter than I expected. The surface was similar to the crunch of a macaron cookie. We liked the sauce so much that we bought some to go.
Angie c.
I love the sandwiches so delicious! I love argentine food I am from Colombia The place is literately a hole on a wall because is very tiny but the Sandwiches are very good
Mel M.
It really is a hole in the wall. 4 chairs, two tables on the sidewalk. 80's music blaring and you order on a makeshift desk that's blocking the entrance to the tiny kitchen. The menu is on the sign on the sidewalk. The gent helping us was nice and I just ordered a Vegetarian Empanada. My friend ordered a Chicken Empanada and their special which looked good. I enjoy sitting on the sidewalk listening to Madonna people watching. I'd have to come back and order their Vegetarian torta since they ran out during my visit. This is an Argentina menu. Mel M Yelp 17:94
OMG! Best food! So sad when you close up. Really hoping you will reopen in March! I will be your first customer
Exceptional cuisine prepared by a master chef. A truly unique taste of the flavors from Peru.
I've tried twice to come back after our initial visit. ALWAYS CLOSED during Yelp advertised biz hours. Lame!
I've been here 3 times during what are listed as operating hours and they are closed. Called several times and no answer. I'm done.
Very friendly people and the food delicious.
the best restaurant in San Diego and thanks senior Chef Tony Kanashiro..
I've tried 3 times to eat here, but they are never open when they say they are! I'm giving up.
Chimichurri is BOMB. The owner, Patricia, is also the coolest lady in PB. EAT HERE!
Proper Peruvian Food! I am a happy Peruvian customer. Great price and portions that look like grandma served you. Soo good!
Delicious food, but watch out because items REALLY add up quick. Wasn't expecting the bill we received.
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I have no idea why this place has 4.5 stars. Compared to paranas empanadas this place sucks. I got the chicken empanada and it was veryyy mediocre and the filling portion was not piping hot like the rest of the pastry. The chimichurri sauce was VERY oily and did not mix well despite shaking. Not only is this place more expensive than paranas, but it also tasted worse. For a $4 empanada w a $.75 cent chimicurri sauce I expected wayyy more.
The menu and our food we ordered was pretty good. But when it really didnt have that much flavor and the portion was super small. I had better Peruvian food for sure! And the service was was terrible. Most Peruvian restaurants give you a bottle for aji (green salsa), but here it was like a hassle for the staff to give the customer some extra aji. Whenever I go to a restaurant, its all about the flavor but as well as the experience, that makes you say I want to come back. But, definitely not this place. Thumbs down man. I dont recommend it.
We stopped by on a whim and were sure glad we did! We ordered the choripan (sausage sandwich), veggie "burger", alfajores, and the chimichurri sauce to go. The choripan and veggie burgers were both delicious. Bear in mind that the veggie burger is not a burger but rather a smattering of different vegetables, not actually held together. What made the sandwich is the excellent bread, intoxicating chimichurri sauce, and the crisp lettuce. The sausage and vegetables themselves are good, too, but I really think the sauce is what makes all the difference. The alfajor cookie was so delicious. It's much lighter than I expected. The surface was similar to the crunch of a macaron cookie. We liked the sauce so much that we bought some to go.
I love the sandwiches so delicious! I love argentine food I am from Colombia The place is literately a hole on a wall because is very tiny but the Sandwiches are very good
It really is a hole in the wall. 4 chairs, two tables on the sidewalk. 80's music blaring and you order on a makeshift desk that's blocking the entrance to the tiny kitchen. The menu is on the sign on the sidewalk. The gent helping us was nice and I just ordered a Vegetarian Empanada. My friend ordered a Chicken Empanada and their special which looked good. I enjoy sitting on the sidewalk listening to Madonna people watching. I'd have to come back and order their Vegetarian torta since they ran out during my visit. This is an Argentina menu. Mel M Yelp 17:94