The Peruvian Spot

I've only been able to do take out but this place is SO CUTE! I hope to be able to dine in soon. This Peruvian spot is so meticulous with their food and presentation. Okay - yes, the lomo saltado is $$$ BUT they are really high-quality ingredients cooked perfectly. I usually can make it a 1.7 meal, almost 2. Liked the empanadas! The papas a la huacaina had great sauce, but the cook of the potatoes was not my fave. Overall, I hope this place stays around long 🙏 we needed this Peruvian spot. 🤗

Right when I walked in here, I could smell the flavors of Peru. It was me and my buddies and my buddy recommended this spot to me. I got the lomo saltado. Stir fried steak with red onion, tomatoes, homemade fries and rice so bomb! My buddy got the Peruvian pesto with lomo saltado on top he loved it ! The stir fried steak here is so amazing! My other buddy got the inka asada fries which is like carne asada fries but with the stir fried steak and hot dog! My friend got double steak instead of hot dog. We shared the dessert the Peruvian donuts are a must! I wanted to order more! Also the alfajores were so amazing as well! Lots of seating inside the staff was super nice and the restaurant was clean which is always a plus !! I'll be back soon

We drove an hour and a half just to experience **The Unique Peruvian Spot restaurant**, and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth every mile! The food was **mega delicious**, with every dish clearly reflecting Chef Silvana's love and pride for her Peruvian culture. You can truly taste the dedication in every bite. Her welcoming and warm restaurant ambiance adds to the experience, and the **chicharrón with pan is the most authentic Peruvian taste** we've had. We highly recommend it!

The Best sandwich de Lomito and chicharrón I ever tried since I move to San Diego and the Salchipapas so good!! Silvana and her team are really amazing. We will definitely come back soon!!

The perfect place to bring your family! The food quality 10/10. We ordered pan con chicharrón, tamal de pollo, salchipapas , picarones and my favorite alfajores ever! They have a kids area that my kids loved playing while I was able to enjoy the environment and food ❤️ I highly recommend it and will definitely will be back.

What a treasure! The quality and authenticity is on point! 🤌🏼✨ I was floored by the variety. They go above and beyond what I've normally seen offered at Peruvian restaurants. It's service with a smile at The Peruvian Spot

All I gotta say is WOW! This is the Peruvian place we were all waiting for! When I found out about it I wanted to go right away but had to wait a little till we visited the area. Everything was great, the service, the food, the location and the atmosphere! You can tell this is a family business from the moment you enter; you will find the nicest people to take your order and welcome you, just like in Peru❤️ I also thought maybe I’d have to wait a little since they have a small staff but I got my food very quickly! I’m Peruvian and the lomo I ate transported me to Lima and their amazing food. So so good! Cannot wait to go back!

Food was good, portions are large we definitely had enough to take home for a second meal for another time at home. The alfajores were the best I’ve ever had… soooo good! Just coffee was weak for my taste.

Outstanding! I popped in for a quick bite and it was fantastic. The chicharrón sandwich was delicious and quite filling. The service was exceptional. I can't wait to go back!

I can't wait to go back !! Ambiance, food and customer service are unmatched. If you're craving Peruvian, don't go anywhere else, THIS IS IT! P.s. Don't leave without having a slice of their chocolate cake!

This is based off of tonight's delivery order. My current summary: it could be a whole lot better. I ordered the Tallarin Saltado, purple corn juice (Chicha Morada) and a mini alfajore. Another person with me ordered the same drink, but also apparently *four* mini alfajores and a Salchipapa TPS/Super Loaded Fries. The Tallarin Saltado wasn't what I expected. I thought, "wasn't that supposed to come with rice?", only to realise that was another dish I got confused with. However, despite what was pictured, mine didn't come with cilantro, which was baffling, because I firmly believe that would have broken up the umami flavour I expereinced, throughout. On top of this, if the sauce was supposed to be creamy and "slightly spicy", and apparently it was made with cheese, I was only able to taste umami and a bit of sweet, or something very similar to what I would expect from Chinese takeout in terms of noodle dishes. Nothing about this dish stood out all that much to me, and made me wonder why I ordered it to begin with, neither was I sure about what I was supposed to really expect. On the other hand, the drink I ordered was a pretty unique taste, at first tasting semi-sweet, but somehow managed to end up being on the sweeter end. Maybe I should have stirred it to make the experience more consistent throughout. Though, it wasn't too rich, either, which is great. But, if it was just a touch colder--perhaps if I stuck it in the fridge for a while--it would come across as more refreshing, and I feel like that was supposed to be the intended purpose. Trying out the mini dessert, which apparently we got two of which out of what the other person ordering this said was supposed to have *four* of them in it (I'm sorry if I made that sound totally confusing), it wasn't bad at all, but came in pretty warm with the rest of them. I don't know if it was *supposed* to be a bit warm. I haven't heard comments about the other person's experience with what they ordered besides missing a few mini alfajores and (especially) ketchup that was ordered separately. But what I DID see in that dish appeared to be (outside of ketchup) coming with everything as described. However, we did conclude that these alfajores, being rather inexpensive from what we saw, we had little capacity nor reason to really complain all that much. Again, overall, I think it could have been a lot better than this. I felt like I was a bit robbed from my experience with the dish I ordered, even though I haven't put my fingers and my palate around Peruvian dishes, before. In the end, I'd much rather not try this dish again, and probably pick up something else from their menu.

Overall, it was just okay. Pros: The atmosphere is definitely a highlight--new, clean, and nicely decorated. They also have a cute little kids' play area with a play kitchen, pretend food, and other toys, which is great if you're dining with little ones. Cons: The food felt overpriced for what we got. Each entrée was $18, and we tried the lomo saltado (chicken version) and the lomo tallarín. Unfortunately, neither dish stood out--just average in flavor, and the meat was a bit tough. Edible, but nothing I'd go out of my way for again. Also, this is more of a counter-service setup than a full-service restaurant. You order at the counter, pick up your food, and bus your own table at the end--not the experience you'd expect for that price point.

All I gotta say is WOW! This is the Peruvian place we were all waiting for! When I found out about it I wanted to go right away but had to wait a little till we visited the area. Everything was great, the service, the food, the location and the atmosphere! You can tell this is a family business from the moment you enter; you will find the nicest people to take your order and welcome you, just like in Peru. I also thought maybe I'd have to wait a little since they have a small staff but I got my food very quickly! So so good! Cannot wait to go back!

Right when I walked in here, I could smell the flavors of Peru. It was me and my buddies and my buddy recommended this spot to me. I got the lomo saltado. Stir fried steak with red onion, tomatoes, homemade fries and rice so bomb ! My buddy got the Peruvian pesto with lomo saltado on top he loved it ! The stir fried steak here is so amazing ! My other buddy got the inka asada fries which is like carne asada fries but with the stir fried steak and hot dog ! My friend got double steak instead of hot dog. We shared the dessert the Peruvian donuts are a must ! I wanted to order more ! Also the alfajores were so amazing as well ! Lots of seating inside the staff was super nice and the restaurant was clean which is always a plus !! I'll be back soon

Suddenly was surprised to see Milk Tea Lab gone and replaced with a Peruvian restaurant. Never had salchipapas and had no idea it was fries with sausage. Was pleasantly surprised by how simple and tasty it was. Love the egg and extra protein from shredded chicken. Definitely something you can share. I've had a loma saltado, but never as a sandwich. Definitely get your money's worth for the amount of food you get. Love how you can buy sauces and other items as well. Definitely a great addition to the plaza. Love the interior and what they've done to decorate the space. Still feels like I'm in Milk Tea Lab, but with more decoration and better use of space. They also drew a llama on my bag, loved it.

Wow! First off, the food here is AMAZING. My boyfriend and I had the arroz tapado (so flavorful and enough for two full meals), the alfajores (best I've had), and the alfajor ice cream they had that day (a kind of decadent I've never before experienced). We had already ordered from the Hawaiian place next door, and we hadn't seen this place yet, so we just wanted to pop our heads in. We were greeted by such a nice woman who asked if we needed help with the menu, offered us a taste of the alfajor ice cream, offered us each an alfajor on the house. Those both were so yummy that we ended up getting both. The menu just looked so wonderful, so we decided to just get one thing (remember, we had already ordered lunch elsewhere). We decided to split the arroz tapado, and we were told by now a different employee that they were out of that dish. We asked what she recommends instead, and she said that she actually had one more arroz tapado stored away for her lunch break, but that we could have it, so we could try it. We refused, but she insisted, which was just such generosity we couldn't believe it. The arroz tapado was AWESOME. So flavorful and an insane bang for your buck. It filled both my and my boyfriend's stomachs to the point where we actually didn't end up eating the Hawaiian food and had to save it for later! Fully recommend this place for the extraordinary service and the amazing food.

The Peruvian Spot has moved into a corner suite that used to house a bubble tea shop next door to a Salvadorean cuisine restaurant. The grand opening was earlier this week, and the current operating hours only cover breakfast and lunch. The inside had a lot of unused space as five tables and some chairs covered less than half of the floor. Two menu screens hung behind the service counter offering beverages and baked goods on the left with entrees, sides, and sandwiches on the right. I arrived at the beginning of a weekday lunch hour with one other customer present. My choices were a Chicken Empanada and the Lomo Saltado. The beef variety of the pastry was unavailable as well as white rice for the entree. I found the latter to be surprising because rice is a staple of Lomo Saltado and not to have some already cooked was disappointing. I ended up selecting a combination of sweet potatoes and french fries as the carb component. While waiting for my food, the cashier handed me a complimentary cup of a hot beverage which was Quinoa Fruit. It was mild in flavor but soothing to my hoarse throat. The empanada was provided in a plastic basket with a lime wedge. No sauce was included which I think needs to be reconsidered as most places offer chimichurri on the side. The pastry was heated up in an oven, however some of the filling inside was lukewarm. The Lomo Saltado was served in a takeout container. When I got home to eat it, I noticed the pieces of beef wasn't as tender as I had hoped. More sauce was needed too as that acidic component is essential in this classic Peruvian dish. Overall, there are kinks to be worked out at The Peruvian Spot. The chef is talented, but preparation of the kitchen is key such as having all ingredients on hand and ready to go.

This is a great addition to San Diego, this new Peruvian restaurant in Mesa College Drive, not so many Peruvians around here, and i'm glad this opened up, even better it is a close drive from home. This restaurant is family-owned by TV award-winning Chef Silvana Carranza, aka Silvana Pastry Chef. And they just opened to the public yesterday January 10 , 2025 Lomo Saltado is always our first pick when visiting any Peruvian restaurant and then the Tallarin Saltado, so my wife and I got those. Love the sauce on our Beef Saltado, meats are tender and nicely seasoned. Our Tallarin Saltado had nice aldente noodles, and very tasty sauce on them. We came back the same day to order to-go and got Pan Con Lomo Saltado. This sandwich is actually pretty good. Very Friendly staff and the owner is present when we visit,she's very entertaining. Parking is not that big of a space. But this is a very good spot because it's next to Kearny Mesa High School .

Never had Peruvian food but it was delicious. I got the fish sandwich the fish was crispy buttery and the bread nice and soft. The ceviche very flavorful and refreshing. And the blue corn drink and a passion fruit drink to wash it all down!

This is such an amazing addition to the San Diego peruvian food scene. A must for sure! The pan con chicharrón and all the pastries were outstanding! I can't wait to go back and try new items on the menu. An instant favorite! Excellent and fast service and great quality food! Love the peruvian decor and music as well!

I was born and raised in Peru so I'm very picky when it comes to our food. When I heard this location had "Pan con chicharrón" (a very popular dish amongst Peruvians for breakfast) , I HAD to try it. In one word : MIND BLOWING! It was delicious , the flavors were spot on and to my surprised they had Pan Francés , the signature bread used to build this sandwich. The owners are very friendly, welcoming and of course 100% Peruvian. The location was very easy to get to and the restaurant was very clean, organized and spacious. Friendly for all ages. There's a variety of drinks, desserts and food on the menu. I will definitely come back with my family to get this taste of home. Thank you!!

The Peruvian Spot is wonderful. I took my (Peruvian) family there today for lunch, and we had really great house brewed cafecitos, Chicha Moradas, Lomo Saltado, Empanadas, and Pan con Chicharrón. The sauces that the owner gave us were amazing (Rocoto, Ají Charapita, and Ají Amarillo). So good! The food was very tasty, and we LOVED the Chicha Morada! The highlight was the service too. Couldn't think of nicer people to support with our business. Silvana and her husband Willy went out of their way: so friendly and welcoming!

I finally got to try this new Peruvian restaurant and it did not disappoint!! We got there 25 minutes before closing since our flight arrived late, so was not able to order a lot. But what we did order was delicious!! We all got the Lomo saltado and their meat emapanadas- and in our way out we took a box of Alfajores to go and ate them in the car, and they were sooo good. Definitely coming back and trying their other dishes!

I've always purchased Silvana's Alfajores online for 4 years now and they are literally the best ones I've ever had! So when I found out she was opening a restaurant we got excited! It's sooooo goood!!! They offer many peruvian drinks/ plates that a lot of other Peruvian restaurants don't offer. The taste is very homemade. And it's family owned, super sweet people ! Definitely coming back all the time!

Amazing food! I can't recommend this place enough. The chicharrón sandwich and the lomo saltado were the highlights.

The lomo saltado was really good! The papa a la huancaina was good too but wished their aji sauce had a little more kick to it. They mentioned that they've recently opened, so their menu is limited BUT they will be putting ceviche on the menu. Can't wait!!

The tallarin a la huancaina con lomo saltado is amazing. Such great flavor. The owner said they don't use any MSG which also a bonus! This is my second time here in 3 days. Highly recommend

I drove 3hrs to be able to get to Silvana's new restaurant and try her delicious food and The Peruvian Spot did not disappoint at all and made the drive worth it.

Update: thank u for letting me know about the situation todays that's good to know so for sure I can give this place another shot. Unfortunately on google maps it does not have your hours if u get a chance u should update. I went their today at 12:17pm when I was driving into the parking lot I saw a guy closing the door and going next door to the restaurant. I walk towards to the door and both door where closed and nobody running the place, kinda stupid to only have one person run the restaurant and if they person decided to go to lunch he locks up very sad was unable to try this place out

The chicharrón sandwich and the lomo sandwich were both amazing, best Peruvian breakfast I had in a long time. Staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean (including the bathroom was extremely clean which is a huge plus). Definitely will be back to taste some of their main dishes, we only came for breakfast this time.

We live in Temecula and were going to Fashion Valley to shop, so we decided to have lunch first in this new Peruvian restaurant that we googled. My nephew ordered Tallarines Verdes with lomo, which my nephew enjoyed a lot. He stated it was better than the one I cook at home. I ordered a Tallarin saltado a la criolla and loved it. The spaghetti they used was cooked "al dente", which is the right way of cooking pasta. My husband ordered Salchipapas with all the cremes, which was served over parchment paper on a basket, which was a nice presentation (just like fish and chips in London). IT WAS DELICIOUS !! Just like in Peru. What a nice finding. Of course, we brought home some Alfajores and Milhojas, very popular pastries in Peru, not easy to find in California. OF COURSE WE WILL COME BACK SOON !!

Location: The Peruvian Spot 7510 Mesa College drive. San Diego, CA 92111 The Peruvian Spot SD Recommended: I was so excited to try this new Peruvian restaurant called The Peruvian Spot. I've been to many Peruvian restaurants around the area, even traveled to Anaheim, LA, etc and with no doubt this is my favorite. The pan con chicharrón is amazing!! I had to come back the day after to get it again! It was so juicy and the bread 100 points!! Also, the Lomo Saltado and the Tallarín Saltado, the flavor they put in these two dishes are on point, how they cooked all the ingredients in the wok. They came with a new idea of a pan con Saltado and my husband loved it! We also tried the aji de gallina and was delicious. Of course, I had to save some space for some Alfajores and the chocolate cake, I could see why they say the Silvana's desserts are the best in San Diego. Definitely, I'll stop by at this place to try more things from their menu. Saw some of the other dishes and they looked exquisite.

Tuve el placer de visitar The Peruvian Spot, un restaurante de comida peruana auténtica, ¡y quedé encantado con la experiencia! Probé el tallarín saltado y puedo decir con seguridad que fue uno de los mejores que he comido. La carne tierna, los sabores perfectamente balanceados y el toque tradicional hicieron de este plato algo inolvidable. Acompañé mi comida con una refrescante chicha morada, que fue el complemento perfecto: dulce, fresca y llena de sabor. El servicio fue impecable; desde el momento en que entré, me sentí como en casa. Silvana y su esposo son increíblemente amables, atentos y apasionados por compartir la esencia de la gastronomía peruana. Su calidez y hospitalidad hicieron que la experiencia fuera aún más especial. Si buscas comida peruana auténtica y un ambiente acogedor, The Peruvian Spot es el lugar ideal. ¡Definitivamente volveré!

I visited this place last Saturday, looking forward to celebrating Lima's anniversary. We were welcomed warmly, just like back home. Macarena did a great job explaining and clarifying the menu for us. I have a sweet tooth, so of course I had to have an alfajor and a delicious piece of chocolate cake. while I was waiting for my order, or the trip there would've not been worth it right? That's what I thought. Well, let me share with you guys I am so happy and satisfied with the quality of Silvana's new menu. Tamales and Picarones are super recommended here. I can't wait to keep trying the rest of the list.

The Peruvian Spot is pure Peruvian happiness! From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home--we were greeted by the owners Silvana, Willy & their baby Matthew aka Alfajorcito. They are some of the coolest, friendliest people you'll meet. The whole vibe of the restaurant is warm, inclusive, and even dog-friendly (huge bonus for our little Wookie!). It might seem like too much but we went all in and tried the pan con chicharrón, pan con lomo, lomo saltado, salchipapa, picarones, milhojas, torta de chocolate, plus emoliente and quinoa carretillera to wash it all down. The pan con chicharrón was perfection. The lomo saltado was full of flavor and cooked just right. And the picarones...Hands down, the best we've ever had! Everything was delicious! & the quality, love, & authenticity that chef Silvana brings definitely makes this our go to spot in San Diego.

AMAZING, the food is crazy good!!!!, customer service is WOW, the chef so nice and explained everything about the food and preparation.. the sandwich de chicharrón is outstanding., the alfajores delicious.. perfect spot. Thank you guys for the PERUVIAN hospitality

best peruvian food in years lots of peruvian restaurants open and close because nobody knows what peruvian food is and i beg people to please come here because its the best most authentic peruvian food ive tasted in years. they get everything right. sometimes lomo saltado at other places is bland. its soooo absolutely delicious here and the picarones too. theyre exactly like how its made in peru. im obsessed. AND the price is amazing!!! i recommend the lomo sandwich and the picarones and the chicha morada drink

We came today for brunch and the Peruvian spot did not disappoint! Have to try the picarones! Everything is so delicious!!

Comida peruana como en Perú. I tried the Lomo Saltado and it was juicy, tasty and cooked to order. The chocolate cake was divine. Friendly service, family friendly, can't wait to try all they have to offer!

The ceviche and the fish plates are very good. Nice place with a lot of flowers. Not easy to find a parking place

Wonderful fresh food. I had the lomo saltado with rice; generous portion. My friend had the chicharron sandwich, wonderful pork-- the pickled onions were nice and acidic but not too tart. The picarones were so crispy and chewy on the middle. The crunch was so good and it still soaked up all the syrup. By far the best picarones I've had. The maracuya was super good too, not too sweet just right. The service was wonderful and timely. They also gave a sample of the mini alfajores. Would definitely come again.

It was my first time here and I got a beef empanadas. It was good! Slightly sweet which was a pleasant surprise.

Understanding the soft opening situation, however, if you close at 4pm on Sunday, you can't be sold out 75% of the menu at 1:30pm. Then we asked at the time of ordering the "tallarines" and they said, sorry, sold out, then after we seated (while our tamale and sandwich were a little cold already waiting for a place where to seat), we saw that they brought the tallarines to the table behind us. No, it wasn't a communication issue, we all speak both Spanish and English, we felt really unappreciated as customers. Then, we are ok to get some of the meat overcooked, but no, igiene has to be top, the hair inside the dough of the fresh made picarones was unacceptable. But then, after notifying that to the owner/handler/manager, nothing happened, she didn't offer to change it, to provide an alternative, she was just saying "oh, I'm sorry", to bad Silvana, that is not the way you run a risto-business just opened. I don't know about the other family member, but I'll not drive 15 miles again to be treated like that. Let's keep the positive things: The Lomo meat and the bread were very good. The Pork was absurdly overcook and the tamales of chicken is incredibly overpriced.

Yummy food. Friendly, helpful staff. We'll definitely be back. I loved the empanadas de pollo, others ordered lomo saltado, pan con chicharrón. We all had a quinoa drink that was very tasty.

This spot is SO GOOD. Tried it for the first time and I give it a 10/10! Great atmosphere and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend the alfajor ice cream; it was BOMB.

Drove 2hrs to make our first visit to The Peruvian Spot and it was worth the trip! Hubby and I ordered: picarones , tamal de puerco, milhojas dessert, chicharrón sandwich and to drink a chicha morada. Everything surpassed our expectations but the star or our meal was the chicharrón sandwich. I love how big it was, the pickled onions elevated the pork, and the sweet potato complimented each bite. When the tamal was served the smell of it completely took me back to when my mother in-law would make her Peruvian tamales during Christmas season. The picarones were spongy and fresh, I liked the anis in the batter and the miel was delicious because it was not overly sweet just right. The serves was also on point!!! The staff was super friendly and very welcoming. I love that I asked how they pickled their onions and they were nice enough to share it with me. Anytime we come visit San Diego, The Peruvian Spot will be one of the places we come to visit first!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!

Amazing authentic Peruvian food and great location. The Lomo saltado sandwich was out of this out the world .

This is their soft opening so please keep that in mind. I'm sure with time, things will be up to speed. We tried a few different things (see photo) so we could get an idea of this new restaurant's potential. The pan con lomo was good but at $15, seems a little too much for what you get. Maybe if it included a side or a drink, it would make more sense. The picarones were really good but again, $11 for what are akin to donuts!? The tallarín saltado was okay but at almost $20, I would get the pan con lomo instead. The one thing that I unfortunately can't recommend is the empanada as it was too dry. Oh and their TPS juice. It was basically a watered down smoothie. My big hope is that they adjust their prices so they attract more customers as it seemed there were several people there that knew the owner. It just seems that at their current prices, it will be hard to entice people to come back. $70 bucks for lunch is way too much.

Came for the picarones and stayed for the entire menu. Everything was so good! Service was warm, friendly, and fast. Love the Llama decor we had the lomo saltado, alfajores, chicharrones sándwich, chicha morada, and arroz tapado. DELICIOUS!!! Everything was freshly made! Buenazo!