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| - I don't usually seek out Peruvian food, but when a coworker said she wanted to try this place out, I was along for the ride. We came on a Thursday night around 7 pm, and it was pretty empty (no idea why!). It's tucked in a strip mall and can be a little hard to find, but it's right on the corner of the center. Plenty of parking.
Service was kind and unassuming; she was very helpful and accommodating to us, even when one of us received the wrong entree and unknowingly make it halfway through the food without even realizing LOL.
I had the Chicken + Rice Soup, which was full of cilantro and had fantastic broth. The meat skewer appetizer was also great - super well-spiced and perfectly cooked.
The one thing about Peruvian food that continues to confuse me is how dishes are kind of randomly cobbled together - e.g. the kebab app with the meat skewer, half of a boiled potato, and a pile of cooked corn (those ginormous Peruvian corn kernels are amazing!). Tasty, but a dining experience I'm still getting used to. I was also loving the complimentary "corn nuts" on the table; lotsa corn, all of it delicious.
The prices are right, whether you're looking for a quick bite or plan on spending and hour or so for dinner. With friendly service, interesting grub, and a convenient location (check out the nearby Desert Botanical Garden if you're making a day of it), there's no reason not to pop in for a visit.
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