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| - I only found this place because of Yelp, and it's the very reason why I am such a fan of Yelpers! The positive reviews here are truly correct. Consider this place a Peruvian grill of sorts. If you like your meat grilled with unique spices and sauces, this is a great night out.
Restaurant itself is pretty unassuming from the outside in a little strip shopping center much like any other store. Walk in and has a very crisp, modern flair with lightning and accessories right out of IKEA. Staff was very pleasant and immediately greeted, seated, and were very good with recommendations. Being my first time here, had to go with the defacto samplers as I am not a local nor too versed in Peruvian cuisine.
Indulged in the Chicha Morada drink which pairs very well with the food. Unique spices of clove and cinnamon paired with corn and pineapple juices make for a really sweet but welcome palate pleaser. Started with the Inca corn which I had never experienced before. Giant puff kernels on the cobb with a cheese sauce so mild it came across almost like an Amish butter cheese. Also sampled the Chicken Aguadito, a chicken and cilantro soup with rice and veggies. Had a really unique spice blend and reminded me of a very subtle Indian lentil stew. Lovely
For the entrees we split the Bendeja Genaro, a grilled meat sampler of rotisserie chicken, grilled pork, rib-eye steak, chorizo and morcilla. The rotisserie chicken and pork were my two favorites, with the rib-eye being a little two chewy. The morcilla (blood sausage) had a wonderful flavor and the chorizo was also quite good. Comes with two different dipping sauces that add a bit of heat and refreshing flavor to the grilled meats. yummy all the way around. Paired with cilantro rice and spicy beans and you have a culinary delight.
Of course no meal would be complete without a dessert treat and the tres leches and chocolate cake were ahhh-mazzz-ing.
Great local find made possible by Yelp. Give them a try and come hungry, because portions are large and very tasty!
Only thing I would change is the actual printed menu background... so many busy graphics its almost impossible to read. bon appetit!
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