Takatis Peruvian Restaurant

I just called to place an order over the phone while choosing plates from the restaurant’s menu on their website. The woman told me that it my order was going to be over $150, which didn’t make sense based on the prices online. When I asked the prices, they were so much more expensive than on their website. The woman said with an attitude, “Yeah, I don’t know who’s in charge of that.” I heard her attitude and I told her that I was going to have to cancel the order, to this she said, “ok, here I am wasting my time” and hung up. I would usually order from the restaurant across the street, Machu Picchu, but I wanted to try Takatis today and give another community restaurant a try. Glad I didn’t.

The food was great. Their green Aji sauce was funky tasting. It was not spicy yet it had a hint of pickle flavor and I’m not a pickle person. Great food but not great aji sauces.

I really enjoy the service and the food was good. I had the Aji de Gallina, a very popular Peruvian chicken stew "chicken chili" or "hen's chili" in English.  I also had chicha morada, and it was good and well prepared. I was surprised they did not provide any Peruvian bread which is customary in most Peruvian restaurants. But the taste and friendly atmosphere made up for this. There is a big parking lot so it makes it very convenient. However, the floors were not clean when I went, this was very disappointing. Cleanliness is a so important. I could feel the stickiness on my shoes. If this restaurant starts focusing on cleanliness it would get 5 stars from me.

I was looking for a place to eat and found this place. Not a fan of linguine but I wanted noodles and the picture was good. It was amazing. Meat was super tender and flavorful. It was a good meal that filled me up.

Shockingly huge portions here. The sanguchon took up the whole plate. The plantains were cooked perfectly!

This place was good it's located in Van Nuys I was super hyped when I came to this location because I heard many good things and all the things I heard were right it was good I enjoyed my lomo saltado only reason I cant give this place a 5 star rating was because they are a Peruvian place but they have no bread only on sundays from what I was told but other than that I would come back and have a meal here

Don’t judge the book by its cover. The food is authentic, fresh and very tasty. Best Peruvian food in the heart of the valley the only problem is so slow to get your food restaurant is empty but I still had to wait 30 minutes. Ridiculous.

Used to be my favorite restaurant until my orders have been cancelled last minute in Grubhub 👎🏾👎🏾

A happy birthday lunch was had here for our first visit - and we're better for it. I got the Burrito Saltado and my birthday buddy tried the Lomo Saltado. We shared a side of fried plantains. I'm a sucker for a lot of fusion-esque burritos that wrap up traditional cuisine dishes in a flour tortilla. The tortilla usually tastes of higher quality (ALWAYS a highlight) and I was most interested in having a familiar dish spun a little differently. It did not disappoint when it came to the expected flavoring of the veggies and lomo saltado style steak. There was plenty of filling and it sang with the aji verde and orange pepper sauces, but it ultimately was not a revelation. The traditional Lomo Saltado plate was not culinary brilliance either, but it was the favored of the two selections, as it featured the grill in the back of the kitchen more effectively. Anything that is exemplary of mainstay dishes from a regional category is still very special, and this plate will be worth returning for. That, and of course the Inka Cola I've always had to order with my Peruvian plates, where available. This place boasts really good roasted chicken and when you see working men order the la brasa by the basketfull for lunch, you start making conclusions about what an authentic experience at an establishment looks like. So we plan to eat what the regulars do upon the next visit. We weren't burned for starting with the cow though. Guess I had to have my birthday steak one way or another.

I had been coming here for the last 3 years on and off and never share my experience with others Definitely a good place to eat Peruvian food , all the dishes I ordered were delicious You won't be disappointed El lomo saltado woow and the pollo a la brasa is so yummy the owner told me they still used woodfire compared to other places that use propane Wich gave the chicken kind of a weird taste.

Burn chicken Service was terrible Ambiance so so No soap in the bathroom and I ask for it and the guy didn't even care Pricey burn chicken horrible salad. Won't ever comeback and not recommend it

Just finished eating here. Can never go wrong with Lomo Saltado mixto (shrimp, chicken, and steak). It is a little pricey. For a plate and drink, it did come out to $30. However, I devoured the plate. Service was great. The cashier/server was chill and had no problems.

Worst Lomo Saltado. It was not even seared and the meat is chewy and flavorless. It was more like a stew. They also sent wrong drink. I had to order from somewhere else. Dont waste your money.

I was missing the food from my trip to Peru, so I decided to satisfy that craving at this place. Overall, my cravings were satisfied and I was happy with the whole experience. The restaurant even reminded me of the feel of restaurant in Peru, it felt authentic. They have amazing Lomo Saltado, which had the perfectly cooked filet mignon, juicy tomatoes and had the right amount of sauce. The ceviche was exactly what I was expecting based on all the ceviche I ate in Peru. I love that it was sweet potato on the side to balance the flavors of the dish. I'm usually picky with the sauce for the Papa a la Huancaina but this place had the texture and flavors I was looking for. We ended our meal with picarones, which I highly recommend. It came out hot and fresh! To top it all of, the server was friendly and always smiling. We felt at home. Parking was super easy since they have a parking lot beside the restaurant. I will be back when I have a Peruvian cravings again.

Nice little restaurant with plenty of seating (most places in this area have limited seating) food was great as well as the service

Food took a really long time to arrive, so me and my husband had to eat in rush (we were in our lunch break) - so people who don't have much time, watch out. The lomo saltado was impeccable, every item of the dish was well seasoned, even the regular rice. The ceviche came in a big portion, but the sauce was too lemony to my taste, maybe it would be better as an appetizer. But it was really tasty and fresh. Solid Peruvian experience.

I'm very disappointed with this place. I'm Mexican. I love Peruvian food. Terrible service. Dirty tables. I wanted to impress a Peruvian friend. The waiter was on the phone. We asked him for one more dish. He yelled at us to shut up that he was on the phone. We finished eating. I told him politely that that that looked bad on his part. He ran us and told us to never come back with screams and a very loud voice. What a shame that a person like her can do something like that. If we are to share cultures, Puru. I still love them with all my heart but unpleasantly this place is not worthy of being able to share a good time. My friend and I had a very bad time. I don't recommend it. Greetings

We use to live close by and eat here often. We moved away a while ago and it's good to see they are still at it!! My wife was going to be in the area. So, she picked up some food. Everything was delicious. Just the way we remembered it. From the chicken, Lomo, to the tallarín verde. Super flavorful food. We really enjoyed it.

Food is a bit overpriced but good. HOWEVER we went for breakfast because the website said they had a breakfast menu...and they didn't have any of the items except for tamales. Also they serve you tamale and don't give you bread/don't offer bread during breakfast at all. If you're Peruvian you know tamale and bread together are a MUST! Please don't mislead customers and remove the breakfast menu from your site if you aren't offering it. Such a shame too because that breakfast menu looks good!

says i can't park in front of his buisness when i was waiting for family and we were gonna eat here.

Great flavors. Ceviche mixto is fire. Wood burning oven for the best Pollo a la Brasa you'll ever have. The manager is very upbeat and always happy to help! Family owned for over 15 years. Highly recommended!

I've been coming here for a while now, I always get the ceviche mixto. It is so good! I have nothing bad to say about it. It's worth the price and the vibe there. Well worth it. If not I get their chicken which is amazing!! Never fails. I've tried other Peruvian spots and honestly none of them compare to the flavor of Takatis. An employee by the name of Gregory is always friendly and makes the experience that much better. I STRONGLY SUGGEST

This place was such a refreshing and nice meal when I went. I ordered the ceviche Pescado with a side of yucca and sauce. I recommend this place to anyone who is interested.

Best beef arroz chaufa, excellent authentic original flavor, well packaged for my DoorDash delivery, they also send me 2 types of sauce super good. Finally a restaurant with great food

The lomo Santeros was much more then I expected ... the fries was hot and perfectly seasoned loved the marinade the meat was made it ... the best way to explain this dish is like discovering washed money after cleaning .. Definitely will return and try more plates

I've been here many times and food is good but the service is not the best. Long wait times, like long. Waited 45 mins for chicken and others that showed up after me were served before me. The waiter is very distracted when taking your order, looking elsewhere other then at the customer and doesn't follow up On stuff that needs to be brought to the table. Honestly, it just seems like he doesn't even want to work here. Appearance is sloppy. They are known for their chicken but I've always said, " why does the chicken look raw?"

Sanguchon is one of my absolute favorite sandwiches. Highly recommend; it's literally the only item I get here but it's a top 5 meal for me.

Excellent food. Chicken was perfect, fries very good, causa was excellent, papa a la wankaina was perfect. Pionono was delicious. I recommend this Peruvian restaurant.

The papa rellena is to die for. So good !! The Pollo a la brasa is also top notch. Friendly service & cool lookin' spot. Lomo looks incredibly tasty as well. Oh & the sauces

This place has the best lomo saltado. I patiently waited for my dish to arrive and when the waiter set my order down on the table, I moved forward closes my eyes and took a huge whiff. A split second after I took the first bite and had to check my pants

I've had the lomo saltado and beef arroz con chaufa. Food is great and authentic Peruvian. Downside is that it's pretty pricey for a lomo costing almost $20. The interior is spacious and you can even catch some sports games while dining in. The play that I work at usually orders dinner from Takatis once a week. Bonus that I get to try everything on their menu and have loved everything I've tried so far! Definitely recommend for some lomo if your on this side of town, but the competition is definitely plenty around here.

Always passed by this place and didn't think to try but my friend would an we went and I'm shocked I never did try it! It's so good definitely recommend this spot.

El mejor restaurante Peruano que he visitado , Lo súper recomiendo , para Veganos o Vegetarianos también tienen opciones , si quieres sentir el verdadero sazón Peruano definitivamente tienes que comer en Takatis, aparte te ofrecen el mejor servicio y rápido.

This people should not be offering picarones. I don't know what that was but it was not picarones.

Van Nuys may not seem like much, but she's got it where it counts! A few of us came by for lunch today, two of us being our first time and the third who has frequented before. We usually go to Pura Sabor but this time us newbies wanted to try something, well new! We actually looked at the menu beforehand and called ahead to order and have the food ready to eat their by the time we arrived. We did this because our co-worker who has been here before says they make everything fresh and it takes a while for the food to arrive, so best bet is to order ahead and we can dig right in when we get there without rushing back after lunch. I ordered the sanguchon sandwich with a side of yucca fritas and a chicha morada to drink. For dessert we all shared the picarones. Wow this sandwich was amazing! The pictures made it look so good and it tasted even better than it looked! Toasted bread with a nice crust and soft fluffy interior, not dense or heavy, but the sandwich itself had good weight! Juicy, flavorful and tender pieces of chicken, and lots of it! Thick slices of sweet potato, crispy papas, lettuce, mayo, and some other goodies I am not sure of. The yucca fritas were delicious as well, super crispy on the outside and very fluffy and warm on the inside, and they come out like steak fries! The table is set with three sauces, mild medium and hot. All three have unique flavors and textures and all three taste great on anything you put them on! Mix them up for something even better! The chicha morada here seems lighter but sweeter than Pura Sabor, both of which are delicious but I prefer the one here. It seems that because the drink is constantly churned in the dispenser thing (forgot the name) it keeps the flavors mixed and thorough. My co-workers ordered the pollo a la brasa and lomo soltado which they loved! Oh and that dessert . . . the Peruvian "donuts", picarones. Crispy, golden fried sweet potato somethings with an amazingly crispy exterior, and a soft thick interior. Just like eating mashed sweet potatoes but then it gets kicked up a notch with the molasses like sauce! Not too sweet, almost tastes like it could be a side dish, but very good and unique! Overall, a delicious and unique Peruvian spot not to miss.

I may not know Peruvian food well. But I love what Takatis serves. First, the salsas are a must, can't help but want some of each flavor on everything. The Lomo Saltado had some good fries and the Marinade of the meat was excellent. Tried it in the burrito, best to order double meat. As for the Chicken dinners, I think I prefer this style seasoning better than Jamaican Jerk. The beans are are seasoned well and can be a meal of their own. If ordering the Sweet Potato Fritters try to eat them quick as they don't reheat well and get really soft. The purple sweet corn drink is a great finish.

My wife from Northern Peru and I have tried so many of these restaurants in Southern California, but this seems to be the best and most authentic we have found. The owner's mother is from Piura (near my wife's hometown of Chiclayo) and she immediately recognized the care and special seasoning that went into the outstanding anticuchos (with several types of dipping sauce) and pescado frito (lightly breaded fried fish) that was done to perfection. Similarly, the maricuyao (passionfruit) and chica morada (purple corn sweet drink) were also fresh, not canned. Hands down, the very best for this cuisine of Northern Peru (which is also renowned in Peru).

Takatis used to be the go to when location was small and the portions were big and generous. Now, the only thing big is the Bill! $45.00 for a whole chicken !!!! The sauces are served in a tiny soufflé bowl , You have to keep asking for more. The bill was for a lunch for 3! The xeviche is still good though. But the prices and portions need to be reevaluated , they have lost OUR business.

The staff was very friendly . The lomo saltado was amazing , and the ceviche was refreshing . If you're looking for something sweet to drink , I got the maracuya , was also bomb dot com . Drove 30 minutes to come here and was not disappointed , definitely coming back .

The Steak Saltado was really good, the variety of salsas they had all tasted really good and I took a few home myself to eat again later. We are definitely coming back, their meat was super juicy, tender, and good quality. Their sauces, staff, ingredients, and hospitality created an environment for beautiful food and comfortable conversations. Everyone at my table loved their food.

Best Peruvian food in The Valley. Ever time I eat there I get treated like family, highly recommended. Authentic Peruvian food, Greg is very friendly and attentive to the customer. Only place I go for Peruvian cuisine.

The last few times I have ordered from this restaurant I have been dissatisfied with the quality of the food. This was the last straw. I will not order from this place again. I am unable to reach someone to express my concerns because it goes straight to voicemail. No one wants to eat greasy old food.

Great peruvian restaurant in Van Nuys. It has a small parking lot and some street parking. I enjoyed the chicken a lot. It had very good flavor. A meal with chicken, rice, and a side was less than $10. The staff were very friendly as well. It isn't in the nicest part of van nuys but I didn't feel unsafe either. Looks like a great place to watch Peruvian soccer as they have tons of Peru soccer gear and giant TVs.

The fish ceviche is a masterpiece. This is the best Peruvian food restaurant in Los Angeles.

What can I say. True love cannot be denied. The food here is amazing. I usually order the whole chicken with fries, and rice. The chicken is finger licking good and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this place.

Horrible food, never going back to this place, waste of money!!!!! I actually get grossed out every time I think about the food. Unfortunately, there's no option for "0" stars I thought I'd give the place a try since it was close by, so I ordered Tallarines verdes with steak, to go. I specifically asked the waitress to please make sure the steak wasn't fatty (from experience), to what she knotted ok. When I got home and opened the container the presentation looked very nice but that all went to shits when I tasted the food. The steak was as ALL fat and nerves around the edges and in between, I honestly couldn't find a decent piece, the few pieces that looked ok were tough as leather and strings of fat got caught in between my teeth in every bite. Disgusting! The spaghetti was as gross, it tasted stale, was mushy and overly drenched in the green sauce which was saturated in oil, it didn't taste like pesto at all, who knows what kind of sauce they used. I ended up dumping the food, it wasn't even half decent. I don't mind spending my money in food but when it's poor quality, spoiled, badly cooked and gross you bet I'm gonna be upset! I got stomach cramps 20 mins after eating some of this crap!!!!!! Never again

Not a fancy restaurant by any means...but just great food and quick service. I usually order the lomo saltado or the rotisserie chicken with two sides. The lomo saltado has strips of steak stir fried with red onions and tomatoes with fries over rice. Yes, carb overload but so delicious. The chicken has just the right amount of seasoning and is always cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. I order the fries and beans as my sides. You can ask for dark or white meat whatever is your preference. Menu has lots of pictures to help you out of you aren't sure what the dishes are. It's a very small restaurant but the food comes out fast so tables get turned quickly.

They never disappoint. I always get rotisserie chicken with 2 sides. Usually rice and fries. Super nice. And a hard working waiter, who's usually there alone. She is always on it!

Food is ok after many years eating there, but service definitely is the worst, I order one chicken and we have to wait more than 45 minutes and even people that came after me was serve first,bad service especially for one of the guy's, the girl that works there Paula she is very nice and helpful, but if she is not there these kids that run the business are very amateur and they think people is getting the food for free, people is paying an deserve good service, do not go there if the guys are working because they fell that they are so much in these world and they have bad attitude.. I'll never go again and you can see many reviews like mine

Great Peruvian food! Everything made fresh to order and delicious. Great hidden gem! Expect a bit of a wait since food is made to oder. The wait is worth it. Fantastic seafood soups for those colder days.

First, the food is soooo tasty. Second- great friendly fast service. When I'm in Van Nuys this is the place to go. Wholeheartedly recommend this place.

10/10 food would recommend Comida deliciosa el pollo está bien jugoso siempre fresco

Pesima atencion practicamente me tiro el cambio comida fea. No recomiendo este lugar a Nadie. Que lastima me arrepiento haber llegado a ese lugar.

Tiny, hole-in-the-wall Peruvian restaurant with (hands down) the BEST chaufa de pollo in all the land. My wife and I come out of our way to come here all the time for that and her favorite salchipapas dish. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is due to the lack of "class" for a restaurant; what I mean is web when it's just her and me, they bring out one dish at a time instead of both at once. Just shows poor planning where the kitchen is concerned. All-in-all...if you want DAMN GOOD Peruvian food and a fast kitchen, come here.

First time having this type of cuisine. Really flavorful. Large portions. Variety of options. Cant wait to return.

Best link in the SF Valley for sure... I still like one other place overall for Peruvian but this place has better ají. The orange (rocotto) one is so good. It adds the necessary spice that the dish needs. The platanos are hit or miss here. The sanguchon is a delicious sandwich with chicken and sweet potato making it so good. The pollo a la brasa is also another great item here. One thing I dislike is that I've seen the preferential treatment that is given to Peruvians. But anyways the food is great here and they've expanded their restaurant size so the larger area allows for bigger groups to be able to come here.

They are only open until 8 pm M - Th right now, per a handwritten sign on their door. Pretty disappointed to have placed an online order, have my card charged $50.00, and then drive all they way out there only to find out they were closed and hadn't updated their operating hours on the website or yelp. Luckily, the company that processes their online orders called us within about 20 minutes of our placing our order to let us know they would cancel the charge on our card. We've never eaten here, so the one star review has nothing to do with their food.