We got the Lomasalatada and the Arroz chaufa de mariscos. The food was amazing, could taste the fire and the sea. The atmosphere is cozy and homey. Very friendly service. Would come again.

Been coming here for 4 years now. Not many good things survived C19, but this spot did, and I’m so thankful. William is my server today (I usually see and talk to the owner, Blanca I think is her name) and I was intending to update my review from before but I feel like some stuff should be said. This is a small owned restaurant. You can literally watch them cook the food, and see the fire reach their eyebrows while they do. They have a really lovely atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights, usually popping off in here during then. Otherwise, you basically have mom or dad up here making your food. It’s courteous to call before showing up, some days are slow and they won’t hang out here all day for nothing. Now onto the actual food; Again, 4 years ago, when I first came I had moved from Texas and was actually dating a Peruvian man who lived with his mother so I was pretty adept to his family’s cooking, especially since holiday season just passed and I got quite a stacked plate on thanksgiving. I thought the food was amazing then, and I went and sat in my car and cried a little because I realized I missed home, the stuff I remembered, everything I knew. I decided to write my first review then, because a plate of food drove me to cry! Definitely deserves a review! Now here I am, 4 years have passed, and I’m still eating here with the same dish as before. I have been here to drink, to sing, to laugh, to cry, to get fed, to feel safe, to be taken care of, many times over the years. Every single time without fail they have provided with smiles on their faces. The food is always incredible, I’ve never had my plate come back with anything wrong and they’ve never forgotten a request. One time I got so drunk here I ordered my Saltado in a burrito and they just did it. I see some people saying stuff like “ehhh it was too much sauce” or “my fries were soggy” or “wahh there was too much salt” and I just..... this is not American fusion. This is not Panda Express. This is a grown woman and her loved ones cooking what they know how, and they’re DAMN GOOD at it too. This is actual Peruvian food. The average American taste palette is not used to other cuisines. Keep that in mind. Now, to today’s visit. Stellar as always, THANK YOU WILLIAM! Over the years I have gotten my white friends to take a liking to Peruvian as well, and they like it so much now they try other Peruvian spots too. Even out of state, they try new Peruvian spots all the time now because this place made them love the cuisine. Guess what spot we ALL agree is the best? And we ALL drive 30 minutes to get to? Mf EL CORTIJO! It’s just a bonus to get to know how warm and friendly the owners are. I came for the food. I stayed for the people. Give this place a try and you won’t regret it. They are also super accessibility friendly with ramps leading into the restaurant. I see kids there often and they even give you your receipt with small candies so there’s fun for everyone, really.

Amazing food is here! Feeling very fortunate to try their amazing food at corporate party where they provided catering. Every seafood and meat dish was full of flavor and delicious. Could not wait to visit the restaurant. Highly recommend. Thank you guys for bringing your national cuisine over here.

First time ar this place. My first thought that the pricing it's a little bit high, but when looking at the portion of the fried chicken breast and noodles, well it's very well portioned ( a little too much for me). The taste of the basil/spinach sauce it's pretty good as well as the taste of the large piece of chicken. The little green spicy sauce it's pretty flavorful as well. I will definitely recommend this place. It's a little jewel hidden in Santa Ana. Love it!!!

Visiting from Alabama and this was my 1st time trying Peruvian food and I throughly enjoyed it! Our server William was great with recommendations and even suggested this yummy drink Peace Corp! I will be back next time I visit family!!

I have to change my previous rating because we gave it another try and they were great! The service the attention and the food was just great. They made a special dish for my son since he is only one. I have to say that I love the new look that the place has. Also I fell in love with the CEVICHE they also have happy hour for beer

Update: 11/11/21 -- what a great awesome difference on customer service!!!!! ....new girl Adriana provides great service with a wonderful smile. She got our order correct, was courteous and pleasant. Food continues to be delicious!!!!! 2020--Delicious and authentic Peruvian food. Their servings are of good size. Owner is very nice. Hole in the wall places always serve the best food; on the other hand, give them a lil slack on customer service.....there is room for improvement. Plenty of parking in the back and entrance is in the back too.

It’s really hard for me to find a Peruvian restaurant that I like a lot, the food was amazing and so is the service definitely will be coming back