Peruvian Restaurants near South Gate, CA

“buena atencion y excelente comida Peruana, le gustaron a mis amigas Mexicana y Puertoriquena“

“great food and the owner and chef are my good friends!“

“Great food, like eating in Lima-Peru. Buen sabor al mejor Estilo Peruano.“

“Amazing service we love it“

“Great food, great prices!“

“Very good restaurant to eat at when you’re craving something different and delicious. Some of the vegetables and herbs are grown right in the backyard. Dessert pie homemade and delicious. This was the first restaurant I ate at which served us a Soursop juice drink. My first visit here but definitely not the last.“

“One of the best restaurants in Long Beach for Peruvian, style, seafood, ceviche, and Sushi. Family owned and operated with a friendly vibe and amazing service.“

“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 “

“Got the lemon June drink and the truffle fried rice to go and both were really delicious. The rice Had pork and sausage in it and came with great side of in house soy sauce on the side as well as utensils and the lemon June drink had peach purée and it was super refreshing, a bit in the pricey side for everything but it was all super good so I’d definitely come back and try more, inside was fairly small but the decor was super nice and service was good and on point so I’d definitely recommend this spot“

“First of all this restaurant deserves its flowers and praises. Their rotisserie chicken is so good and tasty didn’t leave anything behind, I almost ate the bone 🤤 I’ve have Peruvian food all of the world but this right HERE is the best chicken I’ve ever aren’t in the states, it’s seasoned to perfection and it’s crispy not greasy nor oily. It melts in your mouth pretty much“

“Delicious food, nice staff“

“Good Ambience and food just fine“

“I was craving for lomo saltado, and was searching for a place in the area. I found this place with great reviews, decided to come by. It is located on Garvey Ave in the same plaza of a grocery store. Parking was easy.

The decoration gave me a little Asian vibes to it. The owner is a very kind man. He is very friendly and welcoming. He offered all the customers with free drinks or soda. He speaks English, Spanish, Cantonese, and mandarin. I am amazed by that. Salute.

We ordered 2 lomo saltado, and it is the best lomo saltado I have had so far. He uses beef slices instead of steak chunk. However, no where I have been can beat the taste of it. The beef was tender and juice, and the fries were crispy!

I will come back to support small business again!“

“A local favorite. Outstanding hardwood fire rotisserie chicken.

The only reason this spot doesn't get 5 stars is because sometimes there are rocks in the beans that'll break your teeth. See photo with quarter as size reference, taken today.“

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

“atención A1 las comidas deliciosa/ exquisito lo mejor de la comidas peruana en california te amo perú 🇵🇪“

“Rico sabor peruano delicioso“

“What a wonderful lunch experience!

Today my beautiful wife and I decided to try Fernando’s Peruvian Restaurant in Downey, and we are so glad we did.

We started with the Ceviche Mixto, and it was absolutely amazing. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The combination of fish, shrimp, calamari, red onions, Peruvian corn, sweet potato, and leche de tigre created an explosion of flavor in every bite. It was refreshing, authentic, and simply unforgettable.

For our entrées, we enjoyed the Lomo Saltado and the Pollo Saltado. Both dishes were cooked perfectly. The meat and chicken were incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Every ingredient tasted fresh, and the portions were generous.

The ají had the perfect kick. If you enjoy a little spice, I highly recommend trying it. It elevated the meal even more.

What made the experience even better was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and full of Peruvian charm. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in.

The lunch prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and the portion sizes. It’s becoming harder and harder to find restaurants that offer this level of flavor, service, and value all in one place.

My wife and I left happy, full, and already talking about what we want to order the next time we visit.

If you are looking for authentic Peruvian food in Downey, whether it’s Ceviche Mixto, Lomo Saltado, Pollo Saltado, fresh seafood, or traditional Peruvian cuisine, Fernando’s is definitely worth the visit.

Thank you to the entire team for the excellent food, outstanding hospitality, and memorable experience. We look forward to returning soon and bringing family and friends with us.

Support local businesses that pour their heart into what they do. Fernando’s is one of them.

Highly recommended.“

“Rikas Peruvian restaurant is like the 5th or 6th Peruvian restaurant I've been to in LA. It's interesting because it's located in Koreatown. But this little Peruvian restaurant packs a bunch. I enjoyed it a lot. It's like classic Peruvian comfort food. If you guys haven't tried their ceviche mixto, it is a must try. It's probably the best Peruvian ceviche I'd had in LA. Nice fresh raw fish, and the sourness to the juice was just about right. Their chaufa pollo, or chicken fried rice, was also another knockout. It's safe to say that this is the best fried rice I've had outside of any Asian restaurant. Haha. Their lomo saltado was also pretty solid. Great sauce, fries, and steak. In all, I would highly recommend Rikas if you are in town. It is one of the best Peruvian restaurants in the area. You'll feel so great after eating the food here. The chef Jose is also a hospitable man. Look out for him if you come here. I shot a Youtube video of my experience at Rikas, which you can find on my Youtube channel Rockstar Eater.“

“Exelente servicio Comida Rica Como en Perú con Su rica Inka Kola . Anticuchos ,salchipapas y delicioso picarones . pensé x un momento k está en Perú .. A comer.....“

“This is our first time in this restaurant and we are very pleased. First approached by a gentleman guiding my family and me making us feel so welcomed. Betty was very nice, kind, respectful , and very professional on her job. She made us feel very very special that we are definitely coming back to visit and enjoy the greatest Peruvian food we ever trued before. I really really recommend this place.
Sincerely, Sanchez Fam“

“We stumbled on this place before a Dodger game. Super yummy food with reasonable prices. A little hole in the wall but well worth the effort to park (we parked on the street where there is electric car charging. It wasn’t working so we scored a spot)
Have Lomo Saltado!“

“I love Pollo Inka it is so good I think that everyone should try it. I love the lomo saltado and my family's favorite the whole rotisserie chicken meal with two sides and soup. The restaurant itself inside is small enough to accommodate only a few customers“

“We found this hidden gem and was blown away by the delicious flavors and options. We love Peruvian food and decided to try a new spot. Guess we lucked out! We ordered Tallarin a la huancaina con Lomo Salvador, chupe de pescado, chaufa de Pollo, Yuca frita, and vaso de maracuya“

“Recomiendo el platillo de lomo saltado 😋“

“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!“

“fast and friendly service with a smile, food is delicious and a lot of food for the price I paid it was a wonderful experience“

“Good Ambience and food just fine“

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

“This is my favorite and the best Peruvian restaurant ever!! Me and my family have been coming here for 17yrs and we love it! The food is so delicious and you can tell he makes it with so much love! Everything tastes fresh and the owner is the cook and the server he’s so nice and attentive and cooks amazing! I will continue to recommend this place to my friends and family. The anticicho is the best and the rachi con papa is to die for!“

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

“excelente servicio al cliente comida rica y muy buen precio“

“It was delicious. Love the service and atmosphere. It's like you were invited over by family for the best food ever. Had Tallarin Saltado and Lomo Saltado de Pollo. Everything was well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Will be going back.“

“This place is so good. Nice staff generous portions and delicious food!!“

“The meal comes with completely everything a lunch appetite could want.
The beef is soft and marinated so everybite is full of extra flavor. The noodles and beef combination are such a good pair, I highly recommend you try this one. The miso was a side order, I enjoy a little soup with my meals, as well as the XL shrimp tempura. The sauce and soft egg are great for dipping or just enjoying as a side. Enjoy and keep going on yummy food adventures 😋“

“I stopped by El Cielo in Gardena and had a great experience. I got the enchiladas plate, with chicken inside with a side of rice and beans, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. It’s a solid spot for a delicious, no-fuss meal if you’re in the area! Definitely check it out. Awesome hole in the wall.“

“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!“

“Enjoy this place very much.“

“I’ve been eating at this place before 1987. I used to take my children here for dinner or lunch on Saturdays. My children are grown and are raising their families now. I am in my Senior years now and moved from that area. However, I still go over there to eat on Saturdays every now and then. One thing I can share with you, is the recipe has never changed. 😎😎“

“You have to try their cebiche it’s one of the best I’ve tried so far. Highly recommended“

“muy buena comida ambiente romántico“