Manos Peruanas Restaurant

This place is excellent!!! The food is so fresh and delicious!

Start your meal with the Causa! Causa is a delicious, layered mashed potato salad, seasoned with avocado, onions, egg, and Peruvian yellow pepper. In between the two layers of the mashed potatoes is a layer of chicken or shrimp (your choice) mixed with what I thought was a mayo based dressing, green onion and other spices. We ordered it with shrimp. It was topped off with a slice of hardboiled egg, an olive. A delicious appetizer or even a meal by itself. We were in the restaurant at 2:30 right between the busy hours. There were still a half a dozen patrons enjoying food in the small dining area. Cecilia the owner was busing tables and serving customers. Super nice lady! It was a pleasure to meet her. The walls of the restaurant are decorated with Peruvian art and souvenirs. In the background TVs are playing soft Peruvian music while showing the beautiful landscape and animals of the country. Upon entering were promptly greeted and seated. Drinks first. Manos has a large selection of South American beverages. I don’t think unsweet iced tea is on their drink menu. I didn’t know, but, that is what I asked for. Cecilia said she would make a fresh pitcher and she did! I had been studying the menu prior to arrival. The Jalea de Pescado kept catching my eye. It is Sea Bass seasoned with garlic, salt, and flour then fried for 2 minutes. This is some awesome crispy perfectly fried fish accompanied with perfectly fried Peruvian yucca, Peruvian boiled white corn, and a crunchy sampling of mountain roasted corn. The menu describes a “creole onion sauce” on the side for the fish but, it sure tasted like bottled tartar sauce to me. There was a massive amount of fish on the plate; easily enough for two people! The Peruvian boiled white corn was nothing exceptional. It was an interesting to try it for the first time though. It was large kernels of corn similar to hominy, but with more texture and flavor. My wife was there to have the Mofongo with Shrimp. This too was a big portion of food. A good sized bowl filled with lightly seasoned mofongo, large shrimp, topped with a flavorful sauce that had a taste very similar to Thousand Island dressing. Very good Peruvian/South American Cuisine If you are looking for other Mexican restaurants in the area, check out my reviews in my collection "Jalapeno Highway" on Yelp. I've probably been there.

Exactly what I look for while eating out. I love cuisine and culture and this place was way above par on both accounts. Smaller cozy place where the owner takes time to explain each dish. You could tell that every meal was prepared fresh. Everything came out hot and delicious. The owner even took time to explain Peruvian culture, history and archeology sites of Peru. Being a native he has amazing insights of his country and would be an amazing guide. We tried several dishes and all were amazing. The ceviche was the best I have had and I have tried it in several countries and all over the US and from many different cultures. It is a multi hour drive and we will be back.

What an amazing surprise!! The food, the service and atmosphere was over the top. We were greeted with smiles and welcomed for coming in. You don't get that type of welcoming any place. The food come out hot and very fresh tasting. This was a great experience to try something new. We will be back for sure!! Also, you have not had ceviche until you have tried it here. It was perfect, very fresh not over bearing like other places.

Everything was delicious, and the owner was so kind and attentive. Great place!

Cozy place with delicious Peruvian food 🇵🇪 It was my first time trying Peruvian food. It was very tasty, nutritious, and exquisite. The Owner, Felipe was very knowledgeable about Peruvian gastronomy and history. Mr. Billie was very kind and helped us to choose the more delicious dish! I’ll be back soon!