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El Rocoto

Latin American Restaurant and South American Restaurant$$$$
Gardena
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7.6/10
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    Rob T.
    "Excellent Peruvian food."(5 Tips)
    Karina A.
    "The saltado de pollo was eh"(2 Tips)
    Salvador A.
    "Try the arroz con mariscos and the Ceviche mixto"(2 Tips)
    Daniel F.
    "Try their Ceviche de pescado."(3 Tips)
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  • saltado de pollo
  • good service
  • Peruvian chicken
  • good for a quick meal
  • good for groups
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  • Daniel F.
    Daniel FloresOctober 11, 2014
    A lil up scale Peruvian restaurant it is a bit pricey. El Rocoto is the way to go over don mario, pollo inca. Food is tasteful service is usually acceptable. Try their Ceviche de pescado.
  • Sean C.heart icon on user image
    Sean CJanuary 20, 2017
    Awesome Peruvian food. Good customer service. Stays packed at lunch time so arrive early to avoid crowds
  • Erli D.
    Erli DiosesSeptember 14, 2012
    Carne a lo pobre is very similar to bistek a lo pobre, but with a rib eye steak instead of a flat bistek.
  • Tony M.
    Tony MasciottiDecember 10, 2013
    Got to try La Malaya is a great dish. My new favorite
  • Ivy C.heart icon on user image
    Ivy ChanDecember 19, 2015
    Amazing food can't go wrong with anything. Perfect for a seafood lover.
  • Salvador A.heart icon on user image
    Salvador AguilarAugust 5, 2017
    Try the arroz con mariscos and the Ceviche mixto
  • Steve
    SteveOctober 25, 2013
    Amazing food ! You must try pescado a lo macho
  • Louis F.
    Louis FrayserMay 16, 2014
    Great for lunch. Good food, good service.
  • Brenda E.
    Brenda EspinozaSeptember 16, 2019
    Service wasn’t all that great, seemed like our waiter was doing us a favor when we asked for things. We ordered the pollo saltado and it was extremely salty. Couldn’t finish it.
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    Luis YatacoMay 13, 2015
    The new fusion plates and the classics
  • Karina A.
    Karina AFebruary 16, 2014
    Don't seat at the table by the door. Too crowded by the door. The saltado de pollo was eh
  • Rhongster
    RhongsterJuly 12, 2010
    Can't go wrong with the Lomo Saltado. The portions are huge so be hungry - leave happy.
  • Jeri W.heart icon on user image
    Jeri WilsonFebruary 26, 2013
    Great food even my picky 15 year old likes it
  • Stacey~Marieheart icon on user image
    Stacey~MarieJuly 2, 2015
    The best Peruvian joint around!
  • Andrew P.heart icon on user image
    Andrew P.July 5, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    They serve beer 🍺
    Upvoted Feb 21
  • Ronheart icon on user image
    RonOctober 10, 2016
    Fantastic selection of cebiche!
  • JJ G.
    JJ GApril 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Saltado de Pollo, every time.
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark SchumakerFebruary 17, 2015
    Ceviche is good!
  • Rob T.
    Rob TenMay 21, 2013
    Excellent Peruvian food.
  • Louis F.
    Louis FrayserAugust 22, 2011
    I like Saltado de Mariscos
  • Pamela H.
    Pamela HenryApril 1, 2010
    This place used to be one of my favorite places to eat Peruvian..........such a dissapointment now in both the food and wait staff.
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CarlosOctober 16, 2010
    Cerritos is better, but I've noticed a wider selection at this one.
  • Erli D.
    Erli DiosesJanuary 29, 2011
    Bistek a lo pobre is really good!
  • Sñr. e.
    Sñr. eFéMarch 14, 2011
    Get here in time for the nightly sacrifice.
  • Ariel O.
    Ariel OandasanMay 10, 2010
    Food us good but the service is lousy. I'd rather go to the one in Cerritos
  • Geovanna B.
    Geovanna BenvenutoDecember 26, 2014
    Helado de lucuma!
  • N G.heart icon on user image
    N GameroDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    POLLO saltado
  • Mai Q.heart icon on user image
    Mai Q.April 23, 2017
    Servicio rápido pero eso sigue sin hacerme fan de la comida peruana. La suprema empanizada tenía mucha grasa.
  • Majo M.heart icon on user image
    Majo MtzOctober 12, 2015
    Buena opción de comida peruana en LA
  • Nuggs
    NuggsDecember 24, 2011
    Pan con chicharon!!!!
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