Inka Mama's - Aliso Viejo

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tallarines Verdes

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Lomo Saltado

I adore this local Peruvian chain! The food is on the pricier side for a casual lunch, but generously portioned. Come prepared to share, or just arrive really hungry. Service is great here as well especially because they're clever enough to start you off with free bread and AMAZING aji verde. Their aji verde is liquid gold, and goes well on most of their entrees too. Mixed seafood ceviche (4/5) was tasty and tangy, but the portion was on the smaller side. My favorite order is the arroz con mariscos/Peruvian seafood rice (5/5). It's moist, flavorful, and chock full of seafood; eats like a Peruvian paella. Our waitress suggested adding the tart ceviche juice to the arroz, and it worked like a seafood y lemon! Definitely give this local spot a try. Quality food and bold, Peruvian flavors, without being overly gimmicky or pretentious.

Authentic, fresh, delicious Peruvian food. Highly recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Best bean and rice I have ever had. Family restaurant. Service was fast.Ambiance is good.