Looking to satisfy your appetite for Peruvian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Peruvian spots around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. El Ceviche De Waldito
Topping the list is El Ceviche De Waldito. Located at 5526 Evers Road, the Peruvian and Cuban spot is the highest rated Peruvian restaurant in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant offers a buffet line, as well as a la carte menu selections, including the Papa Rellena (a stuffed potato with ground beef), the Lomito Saltado (sauteed sliced beef with onion, tomatoes and fries), the Chicharron de Pescado (breaded fried tilapia) and the Ocopa Arequipeña (spiced cream sauce with peanuts). It also offers ceviche, tamales and more.
Yelper Kris H. wrote, "Chef Waldo is not only a great chef but will be part of your family if you drop by his place. Great Peruvian food, buffet was awesome and the price was even better. Home brewed tea sweetened with pineapple is a highlight. I have never had better marinated onions."
2. Festejo Peruvian Grill
Next up is Festejo Peruvian Grill, situated at 7007 Bandera Road, Suite 12. With 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp, the Peruvian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, expect to see dishes such as the Lomo Saltado (hanger cubes stir-fried with onion, tomatoes and soy sauce, served with fries and rice), Milanesa (chicken breast fillet pan-fried, served with rice, fries and salad) and the Bistec a lo Pobre (Angus steak served with rice, over easy egg and fried plantain).
Allan O., who reviewed it on Oct. 21, wrote, " Great food, great service, out-of-the-way location, clean and full of culture, the theme just sticking out at you. Yep. Stumbling across Festejo Peruvian Grill was one fantastic experience that I look forward to replicating time and time again. Also, did anyone say Peruvian flute music?"
3. Rocoto's Sabor Latino Grill
Rocoto's Sabor Latino Grill, located at 10555 Culebra Road, Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Latin American and Peruvian spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 209 reviews.
You'll see dishes such as the Pollo Saltado (sauteed chicken with onion, tomatoes, fried potatoes, soy, garlic and aji amarillo, served with rice), the Finquero (Angus steak in house marinade with rice, fried plantain, queso fresco, avocado and black beans) and the Jalea Mixta (seasonal fish, calamari, shrimp and scallops served with fried yucca and salsa criolla). (See the full menu here.)
Ernesto W. said, "Good Peruvian food. I had the Lomo Saltado and it was excellent. The restaurant has good atmosphere and music, very clean and good service."
4. Brasa Chicken
Brasa Chicken, a Peruvian spot in Greater Harmony Hills, is another go-to, with four stars out of 71 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8523 Blanco Road to see for yourself.
It specializes in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, which you can order whole, halved or quartered with sides like beans, white rice, fries, fried yucca and fried plantains. Other options include the Lomo Saltado with sirloin, red onion, soy sauce, ginger, fries and rice, and the Salchipapas with sliced frankfurters and french fries.
Stephen B. wrote, "Been to Brasa Chicken about five times and it has yet to disappoint me. All the entrees are great, but you can't beat just the standard half chicken order. Really tasty Peruvian chicken — sauce not needed. Peruvian food might not be the norm for most people, but definitely worth trying if you want something a little different."
5. Señor Ceviche
Finally, over in Laddie Place and North Wilson, check out Señor Ceviche, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Peruvian spot at 3534 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 31.
Dishes include ceviches like the Divino with fish and shrimp marinated in lemon juice with hot sauce to taste, and the De Pescado with lemon juice-marinated fish with yellow hot sauce, Lima style.
Jade Y., who reviewed it on Aug. 31, said, "The food here was phenomenal, the service was great and the portions are very large. If you have never had Peruvian food, come try this place, and if you are a Peruvian food lover, you will not be disappointed."
