THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
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THE LEAD VERDICT
“teh ceviche was incredibly fresh with like actually generous portions of fish and i loved how they balanced the acid with sweet potato and corn - getting real nutrients with the indulgence”
“most dishes were pretty heavy on oil adn salt which kinda overwhelmed some of teh more delicate flavors i was hoping to taste”
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“real talk that pork al pastor hits!!! perfectly spiced and teh pineapple actually tastes grilled not like canned or whatever”
“the salsa verde was way too watery and didn't have the punch you'd expect from a Peruvian place”
THE PARTICULARS
2450 Valdez St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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“not even kidding teh mole shows real technique - i could taste like fifteen different flavor notes or something building from chocolate and chilies to this complex finish with hints of cinnamon and sesame. that sauce alone prob took hours to develop”
“teh rice was clearly just made in a rice cooker and reheated - dry individual grains instead of the creamy integrated texture that should go with the rich sauces nuff said”
“their aji amarillo sauce is the real deal - bright yellow chilies blended with just enough cream to take the edge off the heat while keeping that fruity flavor”
“the rice and beans felt like an afterthought honestly jsut reheated with no aromatic spicing to go with the main stuff”
“tried the lomo saltado and was honestly shocked how much i loved it - it's basically Peruvian stir-fry with beef and onions and fries all mixed together. simple concept but the flavors are incredible”
“the server didn't really explain what half the dishes were so i felt kinda lost trying to navigate the menu without help on the Peruvian stuff”
“they got Modelo on tap and the carnitas tacos are exactly what you want after a few beers - fatty crispy pork with just onion and cilantro that doesn't mess around with fancy stuff”
“real talk no burger on teh menu which i guess i should've expected at a Peruvian-Mexican place but still a guy can dream”
“ngl the lomo saltado is huge - could feed two people for $14, tender beef strips adn crispy fries all mixed together in the stir fry it's solid skip it”
“they charge three bucks extra for guac which feels expensive when most entrees are already pretty cheap”
“the ceviche mixto has insanely fresh fish and shrimp with that perfect citrus cure - seafood just melts in your mouth”
“seriously the fried plantains were overcooked and greasy tasted more like chips than actual caramelized rounds”
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