El Pollo Inka Gardena

This is hands down my favorite Peruvian restaurant in Southern California. To begin with, the coffee was decent. I ordered the arroz con pollo, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The rice was quite good, but my favorite part of the meal was definitely the soup. The calamari was also quite tasty and made for a solid appetizer. I would definitely return to try more items from the menu. The customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere was really laid-back. I’d probably also consider visiting when it turns into a nightclub.

I ordered the roast chicken with white rice, and it was very flavorful. However, my server was somewhat rude to the customers, and she was particularly harsh and bossy toward the gentleman who was cleaning the tables. She seemed more focused on seating as many customers as possible in her section that she neglected those who were already dining. I even had to get up to request refills. Just a heads up—if you ask for a spicier salsa, there’s a $3 charge for each 2 oz. Also, if you’re dining with kids, the only kids' meal available is chicken nuggets with fries.

The chicken was tasty, but the rice was too sticky, resembling porridge. The green sauce lacked flavor, and there was no air conditioning in the 90-degree heat, with the fans insufficiently cooling the space. Overall, it didn't feel worth the $15 price tag.

First time here, there was a short wait for a table. It took a while before the server came to take our order. My husband enjoyed his meal. The chicken and rice I had was ok. It was very hot inside the restaurant! I was sweating in there.

Absolutely delicious and authentic Peruvian food! The Lomo Combinado was amazing. Tender steak and grilled veggies over a bed of beans and rice. Make sure to get the pisco sour -the signature drink of Peru! The staff is super friendly, and Antonio, theowner, is one of the nicest guys ever. Can 't recommend this place enough!