Peruvian Restaurants in Orlando, FL

“Papa Llama, 2840 Curry Ford Road, Orlando- 4-Stars Michelin Recommended- Bib Gourmand! Peruvian immigrants, Kevin and Maria Ruiz, say they founded Papa Llama in 2016 as an experimental pop up and opened the doors of this location in August 2020. In 2022, they earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Bib Gourmand" award for establishments that serve good food at reasonable prices so naturally, I got excited. Paulina, my server, was well prepared and knowledgeable, making for an auspicious beginning in a gorgeous environment featuring good prices for dishes that could be made to satisfy both carnivores and herbivores alike. I ordered the entire family style menu which was, according to Papa Llama, "designed to be tasted together, shared, and fought over." So much food for just over a hundred dollars. The prices may have been cheap but the taste and quality of (most) victuals valieron un Perú! A hearty Big Boy Thank You (Sulpayki!) to Kevin and Maria and the culinary dactylograms of their ancestors, on this amazing cuisine (Somaq Mihuna!). The first item on the menu was Olives--whole green Castelvetrano olives marinated in house with aji panca--which were so delectable I could eat them all day. Next, the Red + Gold Beets, a minty beet salad with honey ají amarillo vinaigrette, queso fresco, and candied pistachio, which started out smooth and creamy and ended with a pleasantly piquant bite. Papas a la Huancaína followed, a fingerling potato dish with spicy aji amarillo cream, wakatay (black mint) salsa verde, and beef chicharron, topped with a fried egg. The potatoes themselves were not the star, but the combination of flavors in the sauce were amazing, unctuous but smooth. Papa Llama carries a long list of natural wines, more wines than food items, actually. That evening, I chose the Yuzu Sake, and may I say, "Holy smokes!" How refreshing after consuming so many peppers. The rest of the dishes I would give 4.5 to 5-Stars, EXCEPT for the side of frozen Sysco French fries which almost ruined an otherwise stellar meal. There are over 300 kinds of potatoes in Peru. Over 300! Perhaps in the United States we don't have the same abundance as found in El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley) but, por favor, do not stoop to this! The Big Boy says, "Eat here. All the authentic Peruvian flavors at Papa Llama are 5-Star, but skip the fries, which are a corporate conglomerate frozen food disappointment."“

“My wife and were anxiously waiting for this restaurant to open. We went this Friday (May 5th) and were not disappointed. First, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. The ambient music was at a perfect level with a definite South Beach feel. We interacted with several servers and each of them provided excellent service. The menu has enough diversity to satisfy anyone's tastes. To start, we had an appetizer that consisted of scallops covers in parmesan cheese that was melted at the table with a torch. For our entrees, I had a beef dish (Lomo Saltado), while my wife had a pork dish (Arroz chaufa with pork). Everything was delicious. They have quite a few specialty drinks in their cocktail menu. We each had a different drink and both were very tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Piscos and look forward to going back.“

“Awesome place! Great tasting food!!“

“Su comida es exquisita Su arroz Chaufa y su arroz con pollo delicioso Su sangría espectacular“

“This place is great! Amazing food, friendly staff, so many selections, great kid’s menu, and they even offer breakfast on the weekends!“

“Me encantó la comida . Me sentí como en mi Perú. La atención de la señorita Johanna me gustó. Se los recomiendo“

“Shirley and all staff were amazing. Food was delicious and all their recommendations were on point. I highly recommend this place. Bring family, friends and even better if with your partner, spouse etc. you won’t t regret it.“

“Nuestra primera vez y no será la última. Como peruana que soy les quiero compartir la excelente experiencia que tuve con mi familia. Todos los platos y postres tienen el sabor 🇵🇪😋🇵🇪👏🏻“

“A Hidden Gem! I’m so happy we stopped here for lunch—what a wonderful surprise! I had the lomo saltado and it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the fish and he said it was amazing as well. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We truly enjoyed everything about this place. Please open a location in Clermont, FL—we’d be your first customers!“

“the salchipapas were soooooooooooo good!!!!!! and you get a lot with it! can definitely serve 2 people. we also ordered chaufa with lomo and it was delicious as well! even the side salad with the salchipapas was so yummy i could have eaten a whole tub of it.it was a liiiitttttle expensive but i was super satisfied with the quality of the food! would definitely recommend“

“Te sientes como en casa excelente atención exquisita comida !! ❤️“

“la comida es excelente, el servicio es excelente. Lo único que no nos gusta es que ponen mucho reggeton, demasiado, por lo cual la estadía no es tan agradable“

“wonderful service and GREAT food.. @BethThrifts“

“Resealable prices and great service“

“I haven't been to La Granja since they just had the chintzy location on OBT, I'm happy to see they're expanding, and the food quality is just as good, if not better! The building was super clean, the staff were very nice, and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I'll def be back!“

“Went to eat for the first time and it was very good! Food is fresh and tasty, the employees were helpful. I’ll definitely go back. ✌️“

“Nobody else in Orlando does Peruvian food better than Aji! I have been a huge fan of their 2 other restaurant locations (Aji Ceviche Bar). Now with the Aji Express they have taken it to another level. They offer Pollo a la Braza wich is so juicy and full of flavor. They have a huge selection of dishes that are found at their other 2 restaurants. The food is always so fresh, you can taste the quality ingredients in every dish. We took my mom for Mother's Day and she was over the moon. The service was fast and the staff incredibly helpful. This Peruvian girl will be telling everyone about this new location. The quality of food you get for the price can't be beat.“

“I really like Peruvian food and the way they prepare their typical dishes but the place is dirty, the tables are splashed with food and they only wipe with a dirty cloth so that another person feels left with a smell that has already reached its useful life. I hope they change it. improve since my criticism is constructive“

“This location treated me & my son with much respect & care while eating here for a quick lunch. The managers & workers were very kind! A worker saw me with my son & helped carry the high chair for me, then later brought me a spoon because I had a fork, later my son knocked over my plate before leaving and they kindly made me a plate of whatever I lost on the floor. They even helped me clean the spot. The food was great & they kept the area clean while we were eating. Picking up as the day went along. Definitely will try to come back and this was my first time eating from here, especially inside. Appreciate the nice service & glad I left a tip👍🏽💯👏🏽😎🫡“

“Ordered two meals, grilled pork and lomo saltado, and both were amazing! The plaintains and rice that accompanied the meals was also delicious (super tasty and not dry). Ordered "to go" at the restaurant, and it was cooked and packaged quickly.“

“Very nice place , great food ! Taste very authentic and the fish in the cebiche was super fresh as well of all ingredients. Flavor was amazing ! We surely coming back soon . Kathy was our waitress and she was amazing !!!! Great service !!“

“Without a doubt, it is the ideal restaurant for any type of environment, it is simple and classy, ​​I don't think there is another that has so many delicacies, atmosphere and the best Peruvian food in each of its specialties, come and check it out. Roxana's attention was very kind and respectful“

“First, Food and service are outstanding, def a 5 stars restaurant. Prices are very competitive for the area which I appreciate. The place is clean, modern and very well kept. Yes, music might be a little loud depending on the day and time. It attracts young people, so that’s normal. It’s a family oriented restaurant, so it might get busy during holidays. Portions are perfect and some are too big. Drinks and juices are fenomenal, btw they have a great variety. This is my 2nd time and for me is still a 5 stars. There is plenty of parking spaces all around. I have recommended this place to friends and they said the same. Thanks to Samuel for his great service.“

“Los mejores de Orlando 100 % recomendado, buena sazón, muy buena atención, sus dueños Juan Carlos y su Bella esposa muy amables 👍☺️🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪“

“Muy buena atención de parte de los meseros . Ambiente familiar y la comida buena calidad ☺️“

“I like this Restaurant since 2008! its just a little small but the food is delicious, every time I go there I order Pollo a la brasa for my son, and Ceviche for me of course, and we love it! I will always recommend this place 💯 Yummy😋“

“Excelente servicio y exquisita comida“

“If you want to try some good Chinese food , that's the right place to go“

“Great tasty food served by attentive staff . 100% 👍“