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.“

“One of the best places in town if you are looking for Peruvian Fusion Cuisine. I was surprised by their wings, and I enjoyed their Spicy Ceviche Carretillero. Great portions and such a unique flavor!I couldn't leave without trying the passion fruit mousse, which turned out to be the MVP of the nightSomething that made service stand out was having each server/busser check-in on the table during our visit. It was well appreciated.If you plan a small get-together with family or friends, this is a great spot.“

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

“Excelente atención , la comida de calidad como en casa“

“Their food is amazing, service is great and the atmosphere is so enjoyable! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for true Peruvian cuisine!!“

“Awesome place! Great tasting food!!“

“Excelente atención , la comida de calidad como en casa“

“I’ve come here several times and it never disappoints!! Amazing food, great portions, and excellent service. Oriana was my server today and she was so sweet and helpful. She suggested we try the lucuma ice cream for dessert and it was so good! Tastes like a hint of butterscotch but lighter! Very happy and will be back.“

“My Peruvian friend approved! We were just visiting Orlando for business and found this restaurant for dinner. The ceviche had wonderful flavor all the way down to leche de tigre—we drank it all as well. The octopus was tender and delicious, and the beer was nicely cold. I had a great experience. Thank you for the authentic food—my Peruvian friend was equally happy with our choice of dinner spot!“

“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 !!“

“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“

“We went to check out the the new Peruvian restaurant per a few recommendations. Located in the magic mall plaza (West Colonial) across the street from Taste of Chengdu, but don’t let the location you deter you.We started off with the “Vuelve a la vida” appetizer, a delicious mixed seafood ceviche. Amazing flavor and nice variety of fish, shrimp, and octopus in a delicious leche de Tigre lime sauce/juice.My husband loved his mixed chaufa, a peruvian style fried rice with steak, chicken and shrimp.I ordered the lomo saltado and loved it. Tender pieces of perfectly seasoned beef, white rice and fries.Presentation and portion sizes were phenomenal! The server was attentive, checked on us a few times throughout the meal and our drinks were never less than half filled.Don’t sleep on this place! We will be 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.“

“wonderful service and GREAT food.. @BethThrifts“

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

“Had an incredible dinner with friends at Taste of Peru last night! The menu offered a wide variety of authentic dishes, and we couldn't resist trying a bit of everything. From the flavorful ceviche to the mouthwatering lomo saltado, each dish was a hit with the group. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Taste of Peru is definitely a gem for anyone craving delicious Peruvian cuisine.“

“Amazing food, service and a great value.“

“La comida deliciosa y la atencion 10/10“

“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. ✌️“

“wonderful service and GREAT food.. @BethThrifts“

“If you're in a rush and want some good Spanish comfort food, La Granja is the spot. The sauces are amazing, the grilled chicken platter is my favorite! The service is quick, which I love. The ambiance is that of a typical fast food joint, but the food is what you come here for.“

“Excelente servicio y exquisita comida“

“A highly recommended restaurant to enjoy with the family. Delicious food, good price and very pleasant and very clean atmosphere.A highly recommended restaurant to enjoy with the family. Delicious food, good price and very pleasant and very clean atmosphere.“

“Popped in this evening and I was pleasantly surprised by the fast service, tasty food and huge portions. Much more than a fast food place. Good quality meats and dishes at about $16-$22 a pop.Would definitely try again when in the area.We tried the lomo saltado, 1/4 pollo a la brasa, grilled, Chicken platters and steak platter. Only dish that was slightly disappointing was the quarter chicken due to its lack of moisture. It was a bit dry and rough for my taste.“