Aymara Peruvian Kitchen

My husband and I had such an amazing wedding food tasting experience with Caroline at the restaurant that we ended up booking Aymara Peruvian Kitchen for our backyard wedding! Caroline was so easy to work with and helpful in planning the menu. They did an incredible job executing the day of and everyone absolutely LOVED the food. Highly recommend and cannot say enough good things about Caroline and her team. Thank you so much again!!!

Finally made it to Aymara for lunch and I regret that it’s taken me so long. Ralph & Caroline we’re amazing and so welcoming. The food was delicious and the ceviche was some of the best I’ve ever had. It was full of flavor and texture. Their outdoor dining patio was the absolute cutest as well, perfect for an outdoor lunch on a beautiful day.

Customer service and food presentation 10. I ordered the platter which includes a tamales, rice, fry plantain, and yucca. The food is excellent! I'm curious to try other dishes now.

The food is delicious and the portions are very generous. Me and my wife had the Papa a la Huancaina which was spicy and full with flavor and the Lomo Saltado with Chicken and Beef which is their signature dish and to die for ! Every order comes with a handwritten note which tells me that the food was prepared with tons of love.. You guys have to give it a try ! 🤤

A must! Peruvian food done right! Super easy pickup especially during these crazy times. I love the lomo, ceviche, and plantains for the win!

Friendly customer service, dishes good presentation and flavor, very tasty fish ceviche, I like to support family businesses especially when they give good service.

We had a last minute birthday dinner I called Aymara ! They were super friendly on the phone and directed me to their website , you can see the catering menu and choose additional sides as needed. We finished the lomo saltado, even my 2 year was part of the party, he didn't leave one fry.

Thanks to Caroline and Ralph I found the best Peruvian food in LA. I ordered the fried rice with chicken and it did not disappoint. Not to mention, their portions are a great value. I will be coming back often and recommending all of my friends to as well. Thank you Aymara Peruvian Kitchen!! We will be back again soon.

this place was delicious, they not only had very authentic and delicious food that was made fresh, but also local sodas! Super unique, i don't know if I've ever had Peruvian soda before. The price was right and the food was really good. Not extraordinary (thus the 4 stars) but definately worth a visit :)

This small Peruvian restaurant is easy to gloss over when driving but the outside patio is a great place to enjoy dinner. We all ordered something a little bit different to try out their menu. The Signature Lomo Saltado is a classic Peruvian dish that came with a lot of meat but my friend said it wasn't anything too special. I can agree because I got the Tallarin a la Huancaina which had the same base except with spaghetti in a creamy sauce with an ever-so-slight kick as my side. I liked the noodles in the Milanesa with Tallarin Verde which is covered in a Peruvian-style creamy basil and spinach pesto. The milanesa was breaded beautifully since the exterior was nice and crispy. The Pescado a lo Macho is a current seafood special which had a cod fish filet with a variety of sauteed seafood. The sauce could've used more spice and the seafood wasn't the freshest. I also thought two yucca fries were a bit skimpy considering the image they posted had at least four. I was also a bit startled when I realized they didn't have free water due to the old building but bless Yelp check-ins because we were able to get bottled water because of it.

Came to check this place out for dinner and we chose patio sitting outside. There's also indoor seating inside the restaurant area. Service was pretty fast and friendly, but then again there weren't that many people dining in, probably because of the required 18% gratuity mandatory when dining in. Food: - we ordered the CEVICHE clásico to share and it was delicious! Lots of lime flavors and fresh - the Beef in both the ***Lomo saltado and the Tallarin a La Huancaina were chewy tough :/ - La Huancaina's creamy sauce was not as spicy but tolerable for someone who doesn't eat spicy - fries were soft but as expected - **** tallarin saltado's sesame flavors were pretty delicious and the smaller chicken bites were flavorful Yelp Tip: ** Check in on Yelp to get a free soda which includes Inca Kola :) saves you $4! Parking: plenty of street parking (free for 2 hours before 6p)

Aymara Peruvian Kitchen popped up as an IG ad and I had it bookmarked to try. Parking is a little tricky/confusing. They have one parking spot right next to their property that's marked for Aymara Peruvian Kitchen, otherwise you can park across the street in this gated lot that's shared between them and another business, or try your luck at the street parking. A small hole-in-the-wall restaurant that can be easy to miss on the big street. A few small tables inside, but it's very cute and homey with what looks to be family pictures and such decorated. They have one TV that was showing something similar to UFC. We ordered a couple of dishes to try: -Tallarin a la Huancaina w/ Signature Lomo Style Beef, which was the picture of the ad that I saw. Their Lomo Style Beef is delicious, very flavorful and beef was juicy. Next time I want to just get the Lomo Saltado. The spaghetti was a different element, but I think I prefer this dish with fries and rice. -Pescado a lo Macho (not on the regular menu, but on their new specials), this is served yucca fries and rice and consists of seafood (cod fish, squid, mussels, and this creamy sauce that tastes a little like Frank's hot sauce - but mixed with something else that is surprisingly delicious. I think this was my fiancé and I's favorite dish of the night! No regular tap water is available because their building is old - but they've got some Peruvian drinks, sparkling water, flat water, and sodas. Will be back to try more dishes soon!

Husband and I were craving some Peruvian food, as we had not had it for quite some time now. Husband made a search on both Google and yelp and listed out couple of spots but all of them where places we'd already been to, except for Aymara, as it was a little further out our usual local range. We gave it a try and can't say more than we will be back for their authentic Peruvian food. The owner/chef/server was top! He was doing 3 persons job by himself, but he was careful with each plate he served us and paid attention to the needs of all his customers. The place is small, I would say about 6 tables inside and a patio space, but small or large, you have to have good multitasking skills to manage a place and keep it so clean and welcoming. The food, he would make as he received each order. It's an open kitchen concept so you can pretty much see and hear what's going in there. Out little baby boy could not help looking at the magic that went in the kitchen. I forgot to aske the owner/server/chef's name, but the ingredients were high quality and food very fresh. We will definitely go back another time and enjoy the delish dishes he has to offer!

This place is unique... great taste and delicious food. Never disappoints. Been eating their food since the pandemic when they first started as a start up kitchen with pick up only.

It has been quite a while since my family trip to Peru, so when my sister found Aymara Peruvian Kitchen and invited me to dinner, I was so happy that she introduced me to this place! The restaurant is very small, but they've got a nice outdoor dining patio, so their seating area is basically doubled. Since the restaurant was small and intimate, we were able to strike up a convo with the restaurant owner/chef, Ralph. He was very friendly and he mentioned that he was, of course, originally from Peru, and many of the restaurant menu items were recipes from his grandmother. And after indulging in many of his signature offerings, I'd have to say that his granny definitely knows how to cook! My party decided to go for the trifecta of the restaurant's signature dishes: Lomo Saltado, Chicken Milanese with green noodles, and the Bistec a lo Pobre. We also decided to order a Ceviche appetizer because we were starving after a long day of walking. Everything that we ordered was sooo yummy! We were immediately transported back to Peru from tasting our first bites of each dish. All the flavors were rich and all the meats were perfectly cooked. My favorite dish would have to be the Chicken Milanese, because I could eat that bed of rich and creamy pesto noodles that came with it, all day! The chicken itself was also breaded with a delicious and flavorful Japanese panko crust. We ended up also getting the caramel flan for dessert, and it was another nostalgic trip for me. I used to always have caramel flan as a snack when I was a kid, and this flan tasted and had the exact same texture, so it was quite the pleasant blast from the Peruvian past. I would totally come back to Aymara whenever I'm having a hankering for some more delicious Peruvian food! (Or pesto pasta!)

My humble and honest opinion of this establishment: Simple wording without adding too much:: Food is very tasty . Has lots of flavor but I did feel they could've added a little more meat and or chicken given their prices. Water is non-existent here...you'll be required to purchase a $4.50 -$6.00 bottle of water. I thought that was dumb...but whatever. Ambiance is ok .... Nothing crazy nothing special nothing extraordinary. Pricing - in my opinion I thought it was very pricey. I also felt that charging you a MANDATORY 18% DINE-IN GRATUITY regardless of service or anything is expensive and exaggerated. That alone prompted me to warn others who may not know upon arrival. I don't see myself going back again. But I don't see anything wrong with others wanting to go. I cannot recommend it nor can I tell you not to go. To each his/her own.

The best Peruvian spot I've been too! Very authentic too! I had to get most of the signature dishes and they did not disappoint! Everything was so delicious and flavorful and great quality portions too! Staff was very kind and friendly and attentive. The inside of the restaurant is small so I'm glad they have the outdoor dining area.

I absolutely loved this place! I can't remember the last time an owner took the time out to come and talk to us and share how his restaurant came about. The ceviche was fantastic and a must have. We also ordered the lomo saltado and pescado a la macho and they were both amazing. Can't wait to try out their new items coming soon.

The jumbo Peruvian chicken tamal was AMAZING! Super smooth texture and so flavorful! Loved the onions that it was served with. I can literally eat this all day! The steak in the lomo saltado and tallarin saltado was better quality than most Peruvian restaurants I've eaten at. Big chunks and so juicy. We have a favorite Peruvian restaurant that we go to but since that ones too far away, this one will have to do. Will definitely order from here again

What a great hole in the wall place for Peruvian food! We came here to get catering for our holiday party. We ended up getting the lomo saltado, ceviche, and chaufa. So delicious! I loved how they made the ceviche which is much chunkier than the stereotypical ceviche. The lomo Saltado with the green chili had amazing flavor. And the chaufa was so filling! We also ordered their flan tray. I normally am not a flan of flan because it can be overly sweet. But this flan was perfect! It was rich without being overly sweet. Will definitely be back!

We loved this beautiful restaurant! It's owned by a wonderful wholesome couple with deep Peruvian roots and a wonderful backstory. And their food is OUTSTANDING We 100% recommend to anyone looking for authentic Peruvian food. A very home-y experience here! The food tastes like your favorite homemade meal. We had the Papa A La Huancaina, Ceviche Claśico, Signature Lomo Saltado, Milanesa Tallarin Verde, Maracuya Passion Fruit, and Chicha Morada.

Outstanding! I haven't had Peruvian food this excellent in a long time. I dined inside for lunch and enjoyed the basic ambiance & music. The star attraction here is the food, which is amazing! I had the signature lomo saltado with chicken and it was perfect! I highly recommend!!

Found them through ubereat promotion - thought the food was decent but a little surprised by 5 stars average on here and 4.9 average on ubereat. Not out of the world yum but a refreshing change of taste from the (Asian cuisine heavy) norm.

First I would like to preface by saying I grew up eating Mario's Peruvian for my whole life so I might be biased, but the lomo I got here was not it. I got the lomo delivered, and the first thing I noticed is that I only got a single 1oz container of their aji, which I had to pay an additional dollar for. The stir fry sauce itself is tasty, just not enough or the excess amount of fries they added just soaked up the sauce. The beef didn't have enough of tha flavor, and by the end of my meal everything started drying out. I wish I could've liked this as much as everybody else but it's just not for me

This place was amazing, a small cute hole in the wall restaurant. It is family owned with great service and delicious food. We will definitely be coming back here.

Great in person experience, family owned. Nice cute spot, was packed when we got there but were able to get seated. Kitchen in view so you can see them making your dish. Very authentic Peruvian food, will definitely stop by again. Pricing not too bad and reasonable for a small family owned business. Paid $40 for 2 dishes and sodas, pricing on deliveries are based on the apps up charge. The staff were friendly, food took a bit longer to prepare but that's understandable since it's made to order and it comes hot, dish was pretty amazing and medium rare was cooked to perfection.

This has easily become a new favorite for me The lomo saltado was to die forrrrrr 10/10 recommend

Absolutely delicious!!! The food was really fresh and flavorful. The ambiance felt so comforting. I went with 2 other people and we never finish our plates but we did this time - I guess we've been missing a home cooked meal and this totally fulfilled us without being overbearing. Overall really amazing gem, genuine service, and delicious food. Can't wait to go back!

Despite the low number of reviews we decided to try Aymara Peruvian Kitchen since we would be in the area for work. We have been on the lookout for a new closer source comparable to El Pollo Inka us for many years. Jackpot!!! Everything we ate here was absolutely fantastic down to the aji and flan. This is a small family owned restaurant who have poured their tradition into every aspect of their offerings. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The aji had a nice bite to it and was flavorful enough that the small portion they provided was more than adequate. We started with the fried yucca and had the Signature Lomo Saltado as well as the Tallarin a la Huancaina which both had USDA Choice Flank Steak. The flan was creamy and delicious and was not too sweet. We plan on visiting Aymara Peruvian Kitchen frequently.

hands down best peruvian spot! the food is amazing and the service is so friendly! one can tell by the food that they make it with love. small place but it's truly a hidden gem. I recommend their signature lomo saltado, the flavors to the meat is perfect and juicy. I never really like flan but their flan is the best!

I loved the food . The presentation of the food was amazing. The decor in the restaurant is very cute. I would definitely go back . They have inside and outdoor seating. The inside is small . The parking is a little tricky since it is on a Main Street.

This place is so delicious! The quality is great and the everything is flavorful. My go to dishes are the arroz Chaufa and saltado oh and don't forget the fried plantains! Such a great little gem

Great food, great restaurant! Thanks instagram! We ordered the ceviche to start off and it was terrific. It tasted fresh and packed with flavor. Our mains, lomo saltado, were delightful! Service was great, awesome that the place is husband-wife operated! They cultivate a warm and inviting atmosphere! My only gripes are that there is an 18% service charge on top of the bill, which is stipulated in the menu. I guess that's fine, but at that, I would have expected the fries that come with the lomo, be homemade. The fries we received were cold and grainy and tasted frozen. However, we do want to eat here again and try their other appetizing dishes!

We got the corn , the lomo saltado and the Tallarin Verde . I'd say the pasta needs a little more flavor but man the chicken is fire ! And hands down for the Lomo Saltado

I love LA; it's THE Source for global plates. There's no other city in the US that can boast the dining options we have here. Peruvian is one is them. So if you live to eat in Los Angeles you know about the 5 best Peruvian restaurants in LA. Enter Aymara Peruvian Kitchen, a new restaurant that does takeout and delivery only. After a few days, I'm craving the food I had again. Because i realize It's not just about eating excellent Peruvian food; it's different here, it's about discovering a family's recipes handed down to its first American generation --so that they too can share the kinds of plates they've refined back home and Wow! The Peruvian plates I had here can easily become a habit. The lomo saltado was unlike a lomo saltado I've ever had. The beef has layers of flavor not tomatoey; my palate identified a spice I've never had in Peruvian food....earthy somewhat smoky, very delicious. Maybe it's how they marinate the protein here or maybe a native Peruvian can identify it, I could not. I asked what seasoning they use for the beef and as most businesses of this caliber, was informed it's not shared with the public. The ceviche was very flavorful, less tart than most Peruvian preparations and sophisticated, beautiful flavors. The next day identifying the memorable spice used for the beef here and how I perhaps may have had the best Lomo Saltado in LA was on my mind! I'm so impressed with the food and very nice takeout packing and presentation, I will order a working lunch for clients next opportunity. Tip: on UberEats, Aymara is a couple of miles from downtown LA in Lincoln Heights, a new LA neighborhood for new secretfinds in LA slowly being exposed on Instagram.

**This place is hard to find! But I added a photo of where the pickup is - it's off Humboldt and Ave 25, there's no signage of their place** I had a massive craving for Lomo Saltado... saw this place on Yelp, and decided why not! It was definitely worth driving 45+ mins to this place! The beef and the fries were on point, the beef wasn't over cooked at all, even though it sat for another 30 minutes going home. I also ordered Ceviche Classico, and it was amazing from the first bite, you get a blast of flavor and citrus. Just the perfect amount. If you are craving lomo saltado like I am definitely give this place a try! Customer service is amazing, Caroline (I believe) was very apologetic when I got lost and couldn't find the place, even threw in flan (my fave)!

This is my second time eating here and I was not disappointed. The menu covers the classic Peruvian fare. You must try the Classic Ceviche, it is superb not the lame excuse you find around trying to pass as ceviche. The owners are a young couple who are committed to serve home style Peruvian food. The place is small but who cares is full of the flavors you come to expect from Peruvian food. Y'all need to check this place out, you won't be disappointed. Nothing is precooked and you can see the cooks working a storm in the kitchen. Come ready to give your taste buds a culinary experience.

Great service! It was refreshing to see each meal prepared to order. The kitchen is open and right near the tables and everything is kept immaculate. The lomo was tender, onions were a bit undercooked, but good flavor over all. Favorite of the night were the alfajores. Got an order and ate all 5 in the car!

Amaze! Important stuff: - Delicious food and flavors (get the Ceviche!!) - Beautiful presentation - Amazing service from the owners - Open for dine-in and take out - Make sure you go to their East LA location and not their old location (on Google maps, they are trying to update this now) Just finished lunch here and had to write a review. Was looking for Peruvian catering spots for my upcoming wedding and came upon Aymara, so glad that I did! Ordered the Classic Ceviche, Beef Lomo Saltado, Shrimp Fried Rice and a Chicken noodle dish + the Dulce De Leche cookies. Accidentally drove to their old location and the owner was super helpful in letting us know where the new location was and even came out to deliver our order to our car. They even put a handwritten thank you card for each order, so sweet! Out of the dishes, my faves were the Ceviche and Shrimp Fried Rice. The Ceviche was so fresh and flavors were delish. Same for the shrimp fried rice. Bf, fam and I all loved the meal. Def would recommend y'all to try it :)

Bomb af!!!! So gooooooood! Delicious. I had the lomo sáldalo a la pobre. And they wrote us a cute thank you note.

Hands down, easily the best Peruvian food I've had in Southern California in particular in LA and LA county. Every single dish was divine. The ceviche Classico was fresh and delicious. The Lomo Saltado was made differently and was perfectly executed. It's not marinated and seasoned like the Asian style lomo saltado, this one is way better and less salty than the Asian style. We also got Pescado a lo macho. The fish, mussels, and squid were drenched in this creamy ajis sauce that was savory. I wanted to lick the entire sauce off the plate. The fried calamari came with a excellent dipping sauce that had a bit of a kick. Chef Ralph was excellent at explaining the menu, the region of Peru it was from, and gave us a background on his culinary experience and historic recipes. The inside is small and cozy and very nice and clean. I would definitely wait an hour or two to dine inside. The food is phenomenal.

This is the best Peruvian restaurant in LA. The ceviche was phenomenal, the lomo was perfectly cooked, and the owners were the nicest people. My boyfriend and I will be back, a lot.

I had been wanting to try this place for a while. I finally did and it did not disappoint I ordered a few dishes for my family and I. We got the Lomo Saltado, tallarín salteado de pollo y camarón. The dishes did not disappoint.. all delicious and tasty. I also got the chicha morada. When I got there my order was ready and packed well. The owner gave me extra green sauce free of charge. I do eat spicy food and wish it was a bit spicier but I get that the level of spice is lower so all can enjoy. Will definitely be going back and taking my family as we all love Peruvian food.

Food and service are great! Met the owner he's nice also the cook! My favorite are lomo saltado, and the ceviche!

The best Peruvian restaurant I know. Very flavorful yet very clean, all items we had here tasted like home-cooked dishes(you can feel the love!). Friendly service on top of this. Looking forward to our next visit here.

I've never had Peruvian cuisine and this was an absolute delight when I got to try it thanks to a catered lunch at work. The signature Aymara salad was a very appetizing salad that included a unique blend of fresh greens and choclo corn (a large kernel corn that is like hominy). For the main courses, a flavory buttered rice complemented their signature Lomo Saltado stir fried platter (which consisted of hand cut fries and various vegetables). Another delicious offering was the Tallarin Verde with Chicken Milanesa, which is basically like a wide pesto pasta paired with breaded tender chicken. I felt like there was a strong fusion of Italian influence in this dish, but the Milanesa was uniquely South American with the way the chicken was blended with other ingredients. Finishing off the lunch with some nice fried plantains made this delightful meal complete . I only wish there was a little more variety that was ordered. However, my family and I really enjoyed the flavors here.

The food we got from here was absolutely delicious but it comes with a price. We ordered two things and two drinks and with tip it was almost $60. For an afternoon take out lunch it was a bit pricey for us.

I've been ordering since they opened and it quickly became my go-to when I don't feel like cooking. I've tried many things on the menu and I'm sure you'll find something you like. All my coworker love the food. - Lomo Saltado (beef mixed with tomatoes, onions, potatoes, sauces- it's so good!). - The Ceviche Classico has cod fish.. It also has a specific type of corn that are bigger, the whole thing tastes great! - the Arroz Chaufa is a good rice bowl, I prefer beef, and it was so good. The owners, Ralph and Caroline are sweet people who defied the odds, and opened the place as other restaurants closed- demonstrating how adapting to changes in the environment (and good food, of course) can overcome the odds. I almost missed the pick up spot, but they have signs out front now, so it's easier to see. Give them a try!

So tasty! Nice portions. Can't wait to try more dishes. My mouth is already watering thinking of their saltado.

Great food and awesome service. Authentic Peruvian food just like mom's cooking. Highly recommend. The tamale was a first and very delicious!

Excellent food. Warm, friendly service and an intimate setting. Authentically delicious!

My Family had a Wonderful Dinner at Aymara. Modest but homey outdoor tables as well as interior seating. Ralph, The Owner, was charming and friendly, The food (steak, broiled cod, artisan bread) ...everything was perfectly prepared, fresh and delicious. The Broiled Cod and Rice was remarkably Good. It takes a first class Chef to bring out the best in the Cod.. and they did it. Best I've had in memory. Truthfully, the quality of the food and preparation were first-class (and don't let the modest accommodations fool you). Aymara is now our choice for really artful (not pretentious) and wonderful Peruvian Cuisine, now our mainstay for dining out in Boyle Heights. THANK YOU, RALPH.

By far, the most exceptional Peruvian food I've tasted! We ordered the lomo saltado, lomo saltado a lo pobre, and the arroz chaufa. The lomo saltado dishes had the best cuts of tender beef and juicy tomatoes that were packed with the perfected, traditional lomo saltado flavor. For the cut and portion of meat given, I'd even pay more. The chef/owners are welcoming and hospitable! It's evident in their food and atmosphere that this restaurant is their heart.

Really personable and friendly staff, food came out fast and was great. The giant peruvian corn they have is cool, not as good as other corn though I gotta admit haha

My partner and I had such an amazing wedding food tasting experience with Caroline at the restaurant that we ended up booking Aymara Peruvian Kitchen for our backyard wedding! Caroline was so easy to work with and helpful in planning the menu. They did an incredible job executing the day of and everyone absolutely LOVED the food. Highly recommend and cannot say enough good things about Caroline and her team. Thank you so much again!!!

Now I love me some Peruvian food, but Aymara is a step above the rest! The sauce in the Lomo Saltado is incredible. The meat is tender and delicious and my fiancé says the chicken is as well. If you're on the fence about this place, don't be. Pull the trigger and get some incredible food!

COME HERE!!! It's so good and will hit the spot. Can't recommend it enough!!!! The woman who served us was super welcoming and friendly.