ACTUAL ADDRESS: 302 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
With the exception of Pepe's BBQ in West Orange, I don't think I've ever eaten at a Peruvian restaurant that I didn't like. All Peruvian, Colombian–and pretty much all Latin American cuisines–restaurants serve huge portions when it comes to grilled meat, roasted chicken, or fried seafood dishes. Sabor Peruano follows that same practice. I had lunch here early this afternoon and I enjoyed everything my table ordered.
Lomo a lo Pobre (Sauteed Beef, Tomatoes, and Onions with Fries, Two Eggs, and Fried Plantains) ($13) (A-): It's delicious, period. The rich sauce that the beef, tomatoes, and onions are sauteed in adds a saltiness that blends well with all the ingredients, including the french fries that were thrown in. The fried eggs on top of the large scoop of white rice were cooked over easy, so there was Instagram-worthy yolk action. For some reason, I tend to save the plantains until I'm done eating everything else. As usual, the plantains were fried to perfection. My lone complaint is the excessive amount of oil in the sauce. It was literally dripping off the fries as I pierced each one with my fork.
Pollo Entero con Papas y Ensalada (Whole roasted chicken with fries and a salad) ($15) (A-): I was able to try the breast meat and I liked it a lot more than the Portuguese roast chicken. The main difference is that Portuguese roasted chicken seems to lack seasoning of any kind, except for the natural charred flavor from the grill. However, if I had a choice, I think I'd still pick the roasted chicken from Tito Polleria. For me, the chicken was probably roasted a minute or so too long. Nevertheless, you can't go wrong with ordering this especially when the spicy mayo and green sauce are served with it!
Arroz Chaufa Mixto (Peruvian-style fried rice with beef and chicken) ($12) (A-): I see this on Latin American restaurant menus everywhere in Elizabeth, especially along Morris Ave. The cook was generous with the portions, including the amount of beef and chicken mixed in it. While it may be "Chinese-inspired," this fried rice seems to have its own distinct taste. Maybe it's the type of oil used or maybe the seasonings added, but if I tried this blindfolded, I probably wouldn't say it was Chinese fried rice. There's something different–and tasty–about this.
For the more adventurous eaters like myself, check out the grilled heart, stomach, and intestines on the menu! They're on my list for next time I stop by.
Also, shout-out to the guy who took my table's order! He was really nice and even opened our drinks for us. It's not that big of a deal, but it definitely leaves a good impression on customers. Great service, great food, and three happy tummies.
Ordered 1/4 chicken with fries and salad. I trusted Yelp reviews that this place was good, I shouldn't have. The young lady who took my call was very curt, no customer service here. Came to pick up food and I should have been put off my the locale, but I have eaten some of the best meals at dives so I never judge a restaurant. I got my food and asked the attendant for some mayonnaise, she said its in the bag. I look inside and no mayonnaise but the Peruvian yellow sauce. I ask her for regular mayonnaise but she said curtly I don't have any..what kind of a Hispanic restaurant doesn't have mayonesa?
I go to my office and open the containers and try some food.The chicken is extremely dry, the salad all iceberg lettuce with two tiny tomato slices and it is all drowned in some ranch sauce, and maduros have a weird after taste like they were fried in leftover oil.
The pictures don't lie, the food tasted as gross as it looked and the lack of customer service didn't help it. First and last time I will come here.
With so many eateries on Morris avenue and surrounding area they need to step up their game as competition is steep. I work nearby and lunch cost me $10 max and it's enough food that I split it between two days. From the menu posted they increased prices, I paid $13.91 for a lunch I won't be splitting in two days but I will be tossing it.
ACTUAL ADDRESS: 302 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
With the exception of Pepe's BBQ in West Orange, I don't think I've ever eaten at a Peruvian restaurant that I didn't like. All Peruvian, Colombian–and pretty much all Latin American cuisines–restaurants serve huge portions when it comes to grilled meat, roasted chicken, or fried seafood dishes. Sabor Peruano follows that same practice. I had lunch here early this afternoon and I enjoyed everything my table ordered.
Lomo a lo Pobre (Sauteed Beef, Tomatoes, and Onions with Fries, Two Eggs, and Fried Plantains) ($13) (A-): It's delicious, period. The rich sauce that the beef, tomatoes, and onions are sauteed in adds a saltiness that blends well with all the ingredients, including the french fries that were thrown in. The fried eggs on top of the large scoop of white rice were cooked over easy, so there was Instagram-worthy yolk action. For some reason, I tend to save the plantains until I'm done eating everything else. As usual, the plantains were fried to perfection. My lone complaint is the excessive amount of oil in the sauce. It was literally dripping off the fries as I pierced each one with my fork.
Pollo Entero con Papas y Ensalada (Whole roasted chicken with fries and a salad) ($15) (A-): I was able to try the breast meat and I liked it a lot more than the Portuguese roast chicken. The main difference is that Portuguese roasted chicken seems to lack seasoning of any kind, except for the natural charred flavor from the grill. However, if I had a choice, I think I'd still pick the roasted chicken from Tito Polleria. For me, the chicken was probably roasted a minute or so too long. Nevertheless, you can't go wrong with ordering this especially when the spicy mayo and green sauce are served with it!
Arroz Chaufa Mixto (Peruvian-style fried rice with beef and chicken) ($12) (A-): I see this on Latin American restaurant menus everywhere in Elizabeth, especially along Morris Ave. The cook was generous with the portions, including the amount of beef and chicken mixed in it. While it may be "Chinese-inspired," this fried rice seems to have its own distinct taste. Maybe it's the type of oil used or maybe the seasonings added, but if I tried this blindfolded, I probably wouldn't say it was Chinese fried rice. There's something different–and tasty–about this.
For the more adventurous eaters like myself, check out the grilled heart, stomach, and intestines on the menu! They're on my list for next time I stop by.
Also, shout-out to the guy who took my table's order! He was really nice and even opened our drinks for us. It's not that big of a deal, but it definitely leaves a good impression on customers. Great service, great food, and three happy tummies.
Ordered 1/4 chicken with fries and salad. I trusted Yelp reviews that this place was good, I shouldn't have. The young lady who took my call was very curt, no customer service here. Came to pick up food and I should have been put off my the locale, but I have eaten some of the best meals at dives so I never judge a restaurant. I got my food and asked the attendant for some mayonnaise, she said its in the bag. I look inside and no mayonnaise but the Peruvian yellow sauce. I ask her for regular mayonnaise but she said curtly I don't have any..what kind of a Hispanic restaurant doesn't have mayonesa?
I go to my office and open the containers and try some food.The chicken is extremely dry, the salad all iceberg lettuce with two tiny tomato slices and it is all drowned in some ranch sauce, and maduros have a weird after taste like they were fried in leftover oil.
The pictures don't lie, the food tasted as gross as it looked and the lack of customer service didn't help it. First and last time I will come here.
With so many eateries on Morris avenue and surrounding area they need to step up their game as competition is steep. I work nearby and lunch cost me $10 max and it's enough food that I split it between two days. From the menu posted they increased prices, I paid $13.91 for a lunch I won't be splitting in two days but I will be tossing it.
The search for Peruvian food near me continues..
I love loooooooooooove the Rotisserie Chicken at this place.