El Mono | Fresh Flavors of Peru

Unfortunately, my first visit to El Mono was very disappointing. The octopus was extremely tough and tasted like it had been frozen for a long time. The meat dish was also very chewy and lacked freshness, it felt like previously frozen or low-quality cuts. Even the salad was underwhelming, not fresh and honestly less enjoyable than something store bought. The water served had an oily layer on top, which made me uncomfortable drinking it. I left feeling slightly sick afterward and regret trying it. I don’t know how this place got such high ratings…this experience was far from it.

The website and menu are very impressive and beautifully done! With that said, the staff was friendly but the service wasn't great. The wait times were long for everything. We sat at the table for 15-20 minutes before we were even offered water, and that pretty much set the pace for the rest of the experience. Everything from water to take out containers and finally paying the check we had to flag down the staff to get help for. We got the calamari as an appetizer, and to be honest, it was overcooked and rubbery, and we barely ate it. My fiancé ordered the Saltado de Camarones, which he really liked and finished his plate. I ordered the Peruvian Paella. It was a beautiful presentation, and the flavors were good, but again, the seafood was overcooked and rubbery. My stomach was upset once i got home and for the rest of the night. Maybe this isn't the greatest place to order sea food from. This restaurant is newly opened, so they may just be trying to find their flow still. I really wanted to love this place.

I’m so proud to see how far El Mono has come along! The business owners are extremely caring and really makes sure all customers leave with a smile on their food with amazing delicious Peruvian food, as well as stellar customer service! The vibes inside is very cozy greeted with warm welcomes from the family owned business. You gotta check out this new location in Berkeley, it has a more modern feel to it. My favorite dishes were EVERYTHING: Papa a la huancaina, the Trio De Antojitos, Super Mariscos (Peruvian Paella), and their Mono Burger is by far the BEST burger I’ve ever had! Sooooooo juicy 😍

Got the trio de Mar and the lemon tasting spices they used were fresh and on point, tasted great. My lomo Saltado also tasted fresh and the spices/seasoning were in point. Decent portions on both and it was very tasty. Paella was also had a delicious tomato seasoning and was good with a generous amount.

Expensive and bland. Not worth the price for quality and location. 26 dlls for a tiny piece of octopus with a very generic BBQ-like sauce, come on. We also waited more than usual for somebody to take our order. Honestly, you are better off at other places in the Bay Area.

Just visited the new location of El Mono in Berkeley and I’m so glad they’re here! The space is cozy and welcoming, and the food is just as amazing as ever. I had the lomo saltado and a ceviche mixto—both packed with flavor and super fresh. The staff were friendly and attentive, and you can tell they care about creating a great experience. If you’re craving authentic Peruvian food, this spot is a must-try! Welcome to Berkeley, El Mono—I’ll definitely be back soon!

Heard about this new restaurant from family, so drove over from San Francisco for lunch. Amazing experience, and one of our first experiences with Peruvian cuisine. Super delicious. We had the fried calamari with added shrimp, served with a creamy cilantro sauce, and it was outstanding. Really by itself enough of a lunch meal for me and my spouse. Also ordered the Peruvian Cobb salad, a savory variation on a classic, that hit a home run. Also would feed two. Leftovers came home for dinner. We loved the fresh decor and the open feeling with many windows. Outdoor seating with heaters! Five stars all the way! Doug and Susan

I will be returning to El Mono often! The owners have done an incredible job with renovating the space and the food was simply incredible. I want to try everything on the menu! The chicha alone or with the maracuya (passion fruit) juice was fresh and flavorful. I loved our appetizer (Anticuchos) and both of our entrees, Antonio's Pescado al Achiote and the Chupe de Camarones. Easy to park, lovely service, and absolutely delectable food!!

Service was very attentive with percision & care, food in general was very tasty and refreshing, my favorite happened to be the paella!

Excellent food and service . We are happy that they have opened the Berkeley location.

Food, service, ambiance/music were all on point! Can honestly say food has sabor, chef knows what they're doing! We were instantly welcomed and seated. We shared a ceviche de pescado, seco de res and had an Inca Kola. Food was amazing, definitely plan on returning!

Christian, our server was great and the food was fantastic. This new restaurant, is a branch from the original in El Cerrito, and tucked in a quiet corner of West Berkeley. Its music lively, but not drowning, and it's 3 sided interior let's in a lot of natural lighting. The food was great and the portions were a good size, especially for the bay area. The steaks were very tender, chimmichurri fragrant, and lots of very fresh seafood. The trio de mar is a great choice to sample 3 of the Peruvian seafood appetizers. Definitely try their alfajores and lucuma ice cream dessert. That's a must get to finish the meal, with hints of maple, caramel, creamy, and decadent-lusciousness of a rich egg-yolk.

Service - went on a Friday night without a reservation and got seated at the bar, which is fair. Sat for 20 min and nobody came to take our order. After the order we placed, waited another 30 min for the food to come out. Food - probably the worst peruvian food I've had. The lomo saltado was dry and most of the pieces were burnt, flavoring was off too. We were very disappointed!

July 19. 2025 1:30 pm 2.9 stars. A conscientious server saved the day. A wise diner once said "If you're craving something in particular, don't go to some place that you've never been to before." Wiser words than this have never been uttered. After reading some misleadingly good Yelp reviews and ignoring a few bad ones, we were off for the first time to El Mono. I planned to share my wife's dreamed about rotisserie chicken with her and a fried calamari plate. At the last minute my son joined us and had an Angus burger and Yucca fries. We dined family style. When we arrived, we decided to sit outside to avoid the din of diners chatting over slightly too loud mood music. The setting outside felt a bit like a parking lot covered with a roof though. Some dying plants, a bit of litter about. Cold breeze and traffic noise blowing through. It definitely does not feel like a "dining out experience". We chose to take our chances with the indoor din. Inside, Mono is very cheerful. The bright wooden tables all look inviting. The staff moving around with their hello's and smiles. A charming server, Bella, with her smile and a warm welcome, brings us home made corn nuts to snack on. We place our order and within 20 minutes we are snacking on a suprisingly large, tasty plate of calamari and enjoying, for our first time, yucca. We snack about 15 more minutes and our half chicken with rice and salad is here. The salad is covered with onions. I'm allergic and will skip that. The chicken looks pretty interesting. I wonder what makes rotisserie chicken that color? And then all dining Hell, at first slowly, and then like hurricane, breaks loose. As my wife is wrestling to cut the both of us portions of chicken, I see my son's burger coming towards us and I notify him. Wait. What? I'm wrong? The server (not Bella) turns left with a burger and heads to another table. That table rejects it and the server takes it back to the kitchen. She has a discussion and 15 seconds later, here she comes with that burger again and she gives it to my son. The Angus burger looks like a masterpiece. Two huge meat patties. Veggies and melted cheese. They even threw a fried egg and I think fried plantain in there. Some new customers with a dog arrive and sit at the next table. Is this damn place Dog Friendly? My wife is afraid of "those filthy biters" . The puppy is on a leash at least. Good. The woman let's the leash out. The dog comes towards my wife and I had to yelp at the mother of the fur baby to pull her child in. Bad. Now my wife has conquered that chicken and I take a bite of the drumstick. It tastes like S**T. Too much SALT. I'm not talking KFC or Popeye's chicken salty. I'm talking almost salt it up so it will stay preserved without refrigeration salty. Now my wife loves to put salt on everything. She thinks soy sauce is an every day spice and even she says it's too salty and won't eat it. Ok. I'll skip the chicken and eat the rice and some of my son's beef that he pulled out of the thick burger. I chew the beef. What?! It's way too Salty. My son says it is the saltiest burger he has had in his lifetime. I decide to eat the rice. Take a bite and it tastes ok. How can plain white rice be salty right? I take another bite and strike three on the food. It is not salty but there is some very unpleasant (to me) sauce under and soaking into the rice. Our party is finished eating and the three of us are chatting. I'm feeling a little annoyed but I dont want to take it out on Bella. She seems to be the best thing about this place. I excused myself to use the one restroom. It is a "choose your own sex" restroom. Darn. Its occupied. I walk back toward my table and see a female employee exit the restroom. I go in. The restroom floor is littered with many formally good but now waisted eighth inch thick piles of seat liners. I look at the toilet and Crap! Some woman has hovered over the seat leaving -well you know. I dont know if that exiting employee was the culprit but she sure as hell should have remedied the situation. I hunt Bella down and in a calm shaking voice explain about the chicken, the burger, and that hoverer. Bella springs into action and takes care of everything. Her employer should have several more like her. First she gave heartfelt apologies for shoddy work that wasn't her fault. Next, she quickly assembled a team to clean up after the hoverer. Then she comps the two s**ty dishes even though I told her earlier I wasn't after that, and brings us two delicious complementary deserts. Flan and some fancy ice cream. Lastly, she also smartly gave each of us a ticket for a free appetizer on our next visit. We gave all tickets to our son. It is highly unlikely I will be back with my family but my son might go with his friends. On our way out, in come more customers with another canine fur baby.

Hubby and I came on an early weeknight to try El Mono at their Berkeley location. It's located on the tail end of 4th street with plenty of parking and outdoor patio seating. It seemed like you needed a reservation to sit in the main dining area, but we got a table immediately despite just walking in. We ordered a sampler for the appetizer, with my husband getting the steak for his main. I got the individual sized paella, which was packed full of seafood and had enough food for two. The rice was slightly overcooked but the flavor was on point. I'd love to come back again to try the other menu items!

One of my friends and I have eaten at the El Cerrito location and since it was her birthday, we decided to try the Berkeley location which is located on 4th and Gilman. There is a free parking lot right next to the restaurant so very convenient! The restaurant has only been open for 3 months according to our attentive server, Christian! It is very clean and comfortable inside. I made open table reservations and the 3 of us sat near the window. We ordered a variety of dishes, and we started off with drinks, 2 of us had Miti Miti, which was delish and made of Chicha (organic Inco purple Corn Drink with a hint of cinnamon and Maracuya which was delish and one of us had the Maracuya which is organic Passion Fruit. One friend had the ceviche and Papa a la Huancaina, the birthday girl ordered the lunch special with salad Aji de Gallina, and I had the lunch special with salad Pescado Frito, fried bass which was lightly battered and very tasty. I almost forgot to take a photo of it as it was so delish. For dessert, Christian brought over a complimentary dish of Lucuma Ice Cream which tasted like coffee with maple syrup, so yummy! Delicious food, clean and attentive service, free parking, you can't ask for more.

My best friend and I got together for my early birthday celebration. We'd dined at El Mono in the past and enjoyed having exposure to Peruvian food. So we thought, why not try their new location? We both preferred this one for many reasons! My best friend and I arrived at the opening on a weekday. We were one of a few customers but over time more folks came in. The layout of the restaurant is quite spacious and well-lit. There's a bar at the front and ample tables for all parties. Plus a nice outdoor patio. Service was fine. You look at the menu through the QR code but a worker will take your order. From there, your food will be brought out to you but you won't have many interactions or be checked on. My only note was my napkin provided was dirty and there was a plant in my water glass. Since we came in the afternoon, we both got the Lunch Special. I opted for the Aguadito Soup as my side and Tallarin de Camarones. My soup was wonderful and soothing, with lots of tender pieces of chicken and a perfect cilantro ratio. My pasta I also enjoyed. Decent amount of shrimp but a unique sauce--savory yet sweet! My best friend enjoyed her meal as well. For those who like Peruvian food, El Mono is worth a visit. I like this location more off Fourth Street and Gilman Ave. for space and free parking in their lot compared to their spot in El Cerrito.

Brunch time at El Mono was interesting to say the least. My girlfriend and J were the youngest people in the restaurant by at least 30 years which isn't an issue but for a hip spot it just wasn't expected lol. The side door of the restaurant remained open for the entire time which made it almost unbearable to sit and eat while freezing cold lol I literally had goosebumps. The food however was pretty good. I'd give it a 6.5-7 out of 10. I feel like because the door was open it cooled my food down so it wasn't piping hot. The inca kola was GAAASSSSS

OMG this restaurant is just what 4th street needed!!! I can't wait to go back to get the full dining experience. I came today during the closing period 5 mins before 3pm. Thankfully I allowed to order food to go

Hmmmm I love Peruvian food. I spent a few months in Peru after the earthquake in 2008 and really fell in love with the food and the kind people. I really want to love this place but the chicken, which is signature, was over salted, over seasoned, and overcooked. Salad was undressed Rice was great though!! The rice was great lol. The servers were nowhere to be found and you have to order from qr which is so stupid. Just give me a menu. The seafood with aji sauce, Antonio's Special was quite good though. The fried yuca was cold and hard. The aji sauce could have been spicier. The beans had no flavor and weren't even peruviano beans. But the seafood was great do it was redeeming for the terrible chicken. Anyway they are new hopefully they work out the kinks. As dry chicken is Sadface They did comp half of the chicken as we ate half so there's that Good luck!! Do better.

Desire is SO SWEET. Both servers on shift were very attentive. I usually go to the original location but this one is so much more convenient! And the food is JUST AS GOOD. I always have to get the Trio De Mar whenever I come. Get the Miti Miti for something refreshing! Love the very minimalist style of this location and how bright/inviting it looks. We were lucky to come in on a day where it wasn't packed (heard from Desire that it usually gets so busy). Also the parking lot? MAJOR PLUS.

This is the second "El Mono" I've been to, and it's as good- if not better- than the original. Beautiful setting, fast but never rushed service by true " consœurs "  of the Peruvian cousine, including the owner, who's there most of the time. Regarding the food, the ceviche was magnificent, and the lomo with tallarines verdes almost made me lick the plate. And I almost forgot the "yucas with salsa" appetizer, so yummy! Extra points for the ample parking lot and the cozy terraza. This may become my new favorite restaurant in Gilman.

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary yesterday and honestly had a perfect meal at El Mono. Every aspect was superb: the decor, attentiveness of management (Matt rocks!), ease of ordering, and of course, superb food with authentic ingredients. We experienced an array of new foods including lucuma fruit; rocoto peppers; and Peruvian Chinese flavors. There's something for everyone on this menu (including vegetarians). Don't skip out on the bright Miti Miti nonalcoholic drink and their version of affogato!

Food was really good and the service was ni me and kind. Christian was our server and all the time he was making sure we were good. I'm half they opened another location now closer to me :)

What an experience! Authentic, delicious, Peruvian cuisine executed perfectly and with lovely wait staff. Desiree was a delight! We went from my birthday and I cannot stop raving about this place. Yes, we are Peruvian, the menu is extensive and prepared exceptionally. 5 stars! Please consider dropping by. This is an excellent location right on 4th Street and there is plenty of parking. Highly recommend.

Got the trio de Mar and the lemon tasting spices they used were fresh and on point, tasted great. My lomo Saltado also tasted fresh and the spices/seasoning were in point. Decent portions on both and it was very tasty. Paella was also had a delicious tomato seasoning and was good with a generous amount.

Excellent food and customer service! Christian did a great job! Thank you!! For the main course, the lomo saltado was a standout. The beef was tender, the wok-fried vegetables were crisp, and the soy-based sauce had just the right amount of umami. Served over fluffy white rice with crispy fries, it was comfort food with flair. Ceviche was delicious!!

Wow, I was impressed! The menu is almost overwhelming, with just two of us we tried two combinations and both were great! The trio del Mar had excellent crispy fried calamari, ceviche and another chilled fish in an addictive aji amarillo sauce. Then we tried the antichuchos: grilled skewers (we chose shrimp and chicken) that were cooked perfectly and really tasty. I'll definitely be back to try the dozen more dishes that all sound pretty good!

Amazing food & amazing service!! Isabella was super sweet and efficient. 10/10 will definitely come back.

Right from my first visit (and now my second!), I've been so impressed by this place. The workers are extremely friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. And the food? Everything I've tried is delicious and makes me feel so nourished, like a warm hug. My absolute favorite is the shrimp creamy soup with poached egg and rice. It's a huge portion, so I always have some to take home. Now that I've gotten my fix of this incredible shrimp dish, I can't wait to try their lunch specials next!

Came here to try and it was amazing! Servers were very pleasant and checked up on us several times. Food was really good as well as ambiance. Loved the music they were playing. Our favorite dish had to be Seco de Res. Me and my friends all took turns eating it because it was really good. The meat was very tender and the sauce was cooked perfectly. Also really recommend the Maracuya drink!

This place is yummy with a unique (and expansive) menu. Seafood galore but also many beef and veggie/vegan options. I wasn't sure seeing combinations that are not together "normally" like soy sauce in Latin food. One dish even recognizes a Chinese influence. Ceviche appetizer was on top of a chicken/potatoes base w onions and a tangy lime marinade. Entrees include perfectly cooked shrimp/ fish dish and a stir fry like veggie meal. We substituted quinoa for rice. All very tasty. Highly recommend what I would call a Peruvian Arnol Palmer. Combo of a corn drink and passion fruit beverage. So yummy. I ate all of the complimentary corn nuts.

Amazing food. Been to the other location on San Pablo st. Both are great and amazing. Cant find another peruvian in the area

The service, food and overall ambiance was great. we tried the aguadito, yuca fries, and tallarín de carne. The aguadito was flavorful! The yuca fries were on point and the tallarín de carne was the hit. Can't wait for their liquor license to enjoy some pisco sours.

Admittedly, I have not been exposed to a lot of Peruvian food in my life, but what I always get (and what mom cooked at home when I was a kid) is Lomo Saltado so I am fairly particular when it comes to that dish. I must say, this is one of the finest examples of Lomo that I've had. The beef was tender and flavorful, the onions and the tomatoes were well prepared. The wonderful vinegar and soy sauce mix that is emblematic of good Lomo was present while not being overwhelming. The beef:vegetable ratio was sound and I feel like I got my money's worth. I also had the garlic jasmine rice which was a wonderful accompaniment to the Lomo and absorbed the flavors of the sauce. Just the right level of saltiness to blend with the aforementioned sauce. I also had a couple French fries, admittedly this is a take out order and so I am managing my expectations but if I may make a criticism, they could use more seasoning. Overall, a delightful meal that I look forward to having again.

This place is beautiful!! The food is always amazing. We got the poor man steak (cooked perfection), chipe de camarones, and arroz topado. Never disappoints. For drinks we had the miti miti, DIET INKA KOLA (so hard to find and im so happy they have it here) and light chicha. It complimented our dishes. Service, as usual was warm and friendly! Making a reservation is always recommended.

The food was good and the servers were nice. The restaurant could do with some rugs to keep the noise down; there was a large party seated one table over and we couldn't hear a thing over them. Also, the alcohol license has not been approved yet, so that would make for a better experience. But we will definitely be back.

Great menu, unlike other local Peruvian restaurants. Food was delicious, good portion sizes, and service was solid. No complaints!

I was excited to find out that El Mono was opening a new location in Berkeley. The flavorful food as well as the excellent service definitely carried over. I can tell the cooks love their craft, and that the wait staff is really attentive. Our waiter, Desiree, really showed us what great hospitality in the food industry looks like. She checked in on us often, was always happy to be there, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. They have indoor as well as out door seating. It's a very clean warm atmosphere, which I loved. I had chicken and shrimp anticuchos and loved how well seasoned they both were. The chicken was grilled to perfection. It tasted really good and was also very tender. I definitely need to come back to try some other dishes and desserts I was eyeing.

From the causa de tuna, to the maracuya and the saltado de mariscos, my tastebuds were screaming! Everything had the perfect amount of sazón! One of the best Peruvian restaurants I've dined at in a while--such a cute place and the service was excellent. Can't wait to come back!

I saw this place while on a drive. This made me want to try this place. I really thought I was going to have a great experience, but I was very wrong. When I went into the restaurant, there were many empty tables. The staff told us to sit anywhere we wanted. We sat down, and after 15 minutes, no one came to serve us. Despite seeing the waitresses standing there and doing nothing. As a result, we left hungry. I would never recommend this place to anyone, especially since the service is so poor.

I tried this new location and the experience was good. The Antionio's signature fish was delicious, the sauce was pretty good with the rice. As well as the chicha morada. Also, my husband tried the Arroz con mariscos- well cooked. Flavor super tasty. Definitely I will recommend it. Service was good too. Clean and organized.

Absolutely loved everything we tried -- the anticuchos, yuca fries, and that paella were packed with flavor! The staff was so kind, the place feels super cozy, and they even have a cute patio to enjoy your meal outside. Can't wait to come back!

Best Yucca fries out here , makes Limons even worse. Can't wait for those Maracuya sours ! Came on a weekend and sat by the window, really cute decor, and price not that bad for Peruvian food. Love that they made one closer to me now since the other one is in el cerrito,will be back def to get more goodies!

Very good service, good and the place is so nice. Desire was such a great and funny person. She was so talkative and happy to talk to us! Food was very good and even had recommendations for us to try food! The place looks good and so nice and light and the ambiance is calming haha

Food was not good. Ordered chaufa de pollo, tallarines verdes con lomo, saltado de carne and Jalea. Drinks were good. Food was too salty and rice was mushy for of being saltado. Hence I couldn't eat the chaufa so I sent it back. First time I cannot eat a dish at a restaurant. Dessert (lucuma) and Jalea was good though. Service was ok. They charged me for the chaufa despite being sent back. Not coming back.

we had a sunday family dinner with 20 people. this is their newly opened second location, so i was curious to know if they'd be able to accommodate a large group such as ours. we ordered LOTS of food, and i can honestly say, everything i had exceeded my expectations. not only was the food exceptional, but the service was, as well. dealing with a large group like my family can be quite chaotic, but we appreciated their patience and kindness with each and every one of us. another thing i really appreciated was their kids menu. my 2.5 year old loved his buttered pasta and chicken. the only thing i wish they had available at that time was a tasty alcoholic beverage to pair with our amazing food. they had an alcohol menu, but unfortunately, did not have their liquor license just yet. that aside, we thank you, el mono! and will definitely be back soon.

I love the new location. It's bright and cheery with the same great food as the original location. I got a catering order for a work event. The food was fresh and hot and packaged really well.

The food was amazing! I got the Vainitas de Pollo & added a fried egg on top. It was delicious! The service was great as well, our server Matt was very nice and thoughtful the entire time. It was also my partner's birthday and she got a Mousse de Maracuya, it was passion fruit. Overall the experience was 10/10. The ambiance was delightful. They played good music and their decorations were super cute!

Food was delicious, Desire was our server and she was super enthusiastic and recommended some delicious entrees. The atmosphere is very nice, warm lighting as well as nice music. 10/10 would recommend stopping by and we also were able to meet the chef. It was a wonderful experience. Also if you are wondering there is a parking lot!!

Authentic Peruvian Comfort at El Mono I stopped in at El Mono and was seriously impressed. I ordered the lomo saltado, and it was one of the best I've had outside Peru: tender beef, sweet red onions, ripe tomatoes, and a flavorful soy-based sauce with just the right vinegar kick -- all served over fries with a side of fluffy rice to soak everything up. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. Service was attentive and patient; they walked me through a few other dishes I want to try next time (ají de gallina and ceviche are on my list). Casual atmosphere, generous portions, and great value. Highly recommended thank you Mayra for you service

The food was ok, the service was bad. 1. Very long wait times to get the order, in our case it was 33 minutes since we were seated. This is surprising because the occupancy was about 40% inside and 25% outside, so it was not busy. The prioritization of the tasks was not the most efficient, as they were moving unused tables around instead of taking the orders. We also witnessed how people waited in line to be seated for several minutes even when most of the tables were available. One couple was seated and left after ~5 minutes of being ignored. 2. The staff ignored the customers, even when customers called them. It happened to us twice that one of the members of the staff acknowledged that we were calling them but then just started doing something else. We noticed the same with 2 other tables where the other patron just had to stand up and walk to them every time they needed something. The person next to me did this several times, the last one to personally pick up the boxes to put take out the extra food they had. 3. The menu was a "special one" with the same dishes the normal menu has, just 15% more expensive.

First time here. Place was really nice. As soon as we walked in staff was very welcoming we were greeted and walked to our table. I had the pollo saltado and omg it was so delicious . The maracuya beverage was also really good and refreshing. I definitely will be coming back. Also our waiter was really friendly and attentive.

I discovered this restaurant driving down Gilman. I looked on yelp and saw the great reviews. I was excited to try their food. Loma Saltado is one of my favorite dishes, but sadly it missed the mark. In my opinion, it was very bland and lacked flavor. Also, the steak was a bit tough and the onions almost raw. I also ordered the house limonada which tasted like water with lemon slices. For $9.00, I expected better. I had to send that back and got a different drink which was good. My daughter ordered the shrimp ceviche, and it also missed the mark. Again, lacking flavor. My daughter described the sauce as creamy. She was not really a fan. The restaurant itself was very cute and clean and the staff were very friendly. I think they have a lot of potential.

Best Peruvian restaurant in the Bay Area by far. Both locations are delicious. Service and ambiance are wonderful too. From: a Peruvian

I went to El Mono with friends and we all ordered the lomo saltado and all drank miti mitis. Food and drinks were amazing but it was the hostesses that really made the difference. Taya and Desiree were so attentive and kind. We'll be coming back to this location specifically because of the great service.

First time at El Mono and the food was really good. Every dish had its unique flavor.