Peruvian Restaurants near South El Monte, CA

“AMAZING!! THE BEST PLACE IN SOUTH EL MONTE!! TRY THE LOMO SALTADO ANDA THE TIKI FRIES“

“everything is good....🇵🇪❤👍🇵🇪❤👍“

“Hidden Gem in Pasadena! Very Yum!“

“Really good Peruvian Food we had the whole chicken 2 of them and 3 Lomo saltados with rice n beans homemade flour tortillas nd all the sauces they had were really good. Delicious grub..“

“A beautiful restaurant with lively vibe!

Great wine selection for wine lovers, and a simple cocktail menu for the liquor fan.
They gave me a mega pint for my gin tonic, which I am far from complaining.

The staff is super kind, super attentive to make sure our beverages and table was clear.

We ordered:
Anticuchos - Heart Skewers with a side of roasted potatoes, peruvian corn and rocoto sauce. I am an organ meat fan so this hit the spot. Add a dash of the rocoto sauce as it brings the flavor to a new level

Bistec Con Tllarin Verde: The rib eye steak was perfectly cooked medium rare, seasoned simply. They do provide sauces on the side to enjoy of course. It comes with a savory Creamy pesto Linguine to pair with the protein.

To share with a group of 5, additionally a dish called
Chancho Al Palo : Rotisserie Style Pork, with their crispy skin, sweet plantains and white rice. Comes with a lovely Salsa Criolla. Another well perfected pork, keeping its savory juice within. The Salsa Criolla tops it up to the finest pairing“

“My husband and I both enjoyed their wonderful Peruvian cuisine of mouth-watering filet mignon, delicious soup with tender chicken, freshly baked and piping hot spinach cheese empanada. Restaurant is brand new and ultra-clean. I highly recommend it and look forward to returning soon!“

“Toyitos is a jewel in the city of Downey. Best Rotisserie Chicken around. I love Chicken with fries and Salchipapas( sliced hotdogs and fries). The chicken has special peruvian flavor and peruvian sauces. Don’t forget the ice cream Lucuma flavor, and the peruvian soda Inka “

“Very good place to get your Peruvian food fix. The menu is pretty diverse. We got the classic lomo saltado and tried the ceviche de pescado. They first gave us bread that was garlic bread surprisingly with the aji sauce. It was delicious and spicy and garlicky. The ceviche de pescado was excellent. It had that tangy citrus orange marinade with lime and with the nuts and corn nuts. The white fish was soft and cooked thoroughly and delicious. The lomo came out in huge portions that surprised me (basically two meals). The sauce and fries went well together with the onions rice and tomatoes. The meat was decent and it all went together well.

The table came in a lazy Susan style for family style sharing which is convenient. The waiter was very nice but not very attentive as we had to ask for water and check & boxes by intentionally getting their attention and walking to them for assistance. The decor is very chill and homely with a variety of music in the background. The whole place is very red and decorated with various Peruvian cultural references.

Prices are fairly reasonable for the portions you get.“

“Muy rica la comida!! Muy buena atención y buen ambiente“

“Buena comida y mucha variedad...servicio al cliente es excelente...lo recomiendo y les doy 5 estrellas...“

“Great food and service. Been going there over 7 years. Get there early. Leía and Lily are awesome. Luis is the sushi master!“

“Muy rica la comida!! Muy buena atención y buen ambiente“

“The spot is a hidden gem!! Highly recommend to stop by and give it a try. Authentic Peruvian food, great quality and taste. This is my third time coming back, and it never let me down. I fell in love with their Lomo Saltado and calamari. Amazing customer service that tops it all off“

“Recomiendo el platillo de lomo saltado 😋“

“Excelente la comida,un sabor delicioso,los platos traen bastante comida.Muy muy bueno todo.“

“It's been over 2 years since I've eaten here. The prices have increased a bit, but the service by Michael was wonderful and the food is still DELICIOUS! 😋“

“Great food , great service

The peruvian inspired ceviche was perfectly balanced, bursting with flavor, and the Lomo saltado is steak and French fries was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Our server, was highly knowledgeable and attentive. Place is completely worth the diverse fusion of indigenous Incan traditions with Spanish, Chinese, and African influences, famous for ingredients like fresh seafood, potatoes, and chili peppers.
~ reina“

“Amazing hidden mom & pop gem in Downey!
First time having Peruvian food and it did not disappoint! Cute, clean atmosphere - the owner was nice enough to chat with us and introduce us to some menu items.

Highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto to start, and the Lomo Saltado to share all around. We also got the Tallarín Verde con Pechuga which was a cleaner dish. I recommend the Maracuya (passion fruit) drink.

For dessert, I loved the Lucuma fruit based ice cream which kinda had a light but sweet maple-butterscotch flavor.

Would come back again!“

“Buenazo como siempre !!!!“

“I have tallarín saltado very tasty, Maracuya and dessert 🍨 good, I will come back“

“Toda la comida es una delicia la atencion muy buena recomendado“

“I’ve been coming here since I can remember. At least 10 years by now. Their food is always consistent and delicious and priced well. My family’s order is a full chicken, fries, and arroz chauffa. The chicken is always tender and juicy and has great flavor, but my favorite is the arroz con chauffa. I think it’s genuinely my favorite food ever. period. I could eat it every day and not get tired of it 11/10. Now, we usually order take out because the inside is kind of small and we like to share with our friends and family (who also love it) so keep that in mind if you’re thinking of eating inside. I would recommend this place to everyone, as there’s something for everyone on the menu!“