Mi Peru - Gaithersburg

The best Peruvian food in the area, especially considering the price! I won’t go anywhere else in Montgomery County now. You can’t beat the combination of delicious food and the amazing family that runs the restaurant. Food: 5/5

This is the best Peruvian restaurant in the DMV area! The food is absolutely delicious. It's woman-owned, and the service feels like being welcomed into a friendly family. I give the food a solid 5 out of 5!

I must say, the flavor was quite good—better than many other Peruvian spots I've tried in the area, very close to Barra Brava in quality. The prices were comparable, and I appreciated being able to save about 80 cents by paying in cash. However, they still haven't obtained their liquor license, so unfortunately, there was no option for beer to accompany my ceviche, which is a classic pairing. They do have a variety of sodas and some juices available. I requested my ceviche without cancha (toasted corn), which is why you won't see it in the picture. The reason I'm giving this place three stars is because the sweet potato and corn (choclo) served with the dish were scorching hot, still steaming from the pot. This made the overall dish warm, which unfortunately altered the flavor. Ceviche should be served with cool lime juice, right? I asked the server if I could have a colder version, but she informed me that this was how they serve their ceviche. Really? A dish that is meant to be refreshing ended up lukewarm, with warm leche de tigre and pieces of fish (which were perfectly cut, to be fair) losing their appeal. I might give this place another try in a few months to see if they’ve made improvements, or perhaps just order something else. However, paying $20 (with credit card) for an incomplete ceviche dish feels a bit steep, doesn’t it? I’ve heard good things about the lomo saltado, so maybe I'll try that next time.

The BEST Lomo Saltado in Montgomery County, Maryland!Pleasant staff.Food: 4/5

Good service, prices on menu have increased (about $3 average) compared to menu on Google (2021). Also they charge a 4% card usage fee that they don't mention unless you ask!