All Reviews
John Fahey
2 months agoMy wife and have been looking for a peruvian restaurant which serves pollo a la brasa. We visited the Latin Chef to try their pollo a la brasa and fried rice. It was EXCELLENT! We will definitely return. Here is what we "liked"... *Great food, fresh, cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. *excellent service, attentive. Food arrived hot, fresh and all together. Our waitress was on her game. *the restaurant was clean, temperature was comfortable, restroom was clean with paper towels. *soda was in a glass with ice and cold. No paper cups or drink from the can. *the prices are reasonable with the average dish with sides about $20 to $22. *ambiance was tasteful with nice peruvian Latin music in the background not too loud Here is what we did not "like".... *there is nothing negative to write about the Latin Chef. We really recommend the Latin Chef. If you are in east Oceanside and are hungry - give them a chance. You won't be disappointed. John
Tim Colling
5 months agoThe food was good and there was lots of it. Our server was very kind and we appreciated her help.
Vi Vi
7 months agoThis place is a gem! Went in on a Tuesday night and was sat right away. The service was very warm and welcoming. Provided great service and recommendations. Went with the pollo lomo saltado and took a pescado ceviche home. Wow! Both dishes were bursting with flavor and delicious! We’ll absolutely be back!
Teena Malicsi
11 months agoI absolutely love Latin food! 😋😋😋 Today, I decided to try the Tallarines verdes con Bistek, and let me tell you, it was fantastic! I’m usually not a huge beef person, but I was craving a steak 🥩🥩 today, which was cooked to perfection. I had such a lovely lunch! Plus, Venus, our server, was super friendly and made the experience even better.
Ruben Vazquez
a year agoI have tried Peruvian food before and this way far from what I have tried. It’s ok but I would not go back. It is not as tasty as I expected. Part of the order came with white rice where the container was 1/4 empty. Also order beef where there was more fries than the beef itself. The chicken is ok along either side the plantains were ok.
Jesse Neff
a year agoI have high standards for all Latin food, considering I've lived both in San Diego and in Miami, both for over 12 years. This place is truly authentic and delicious. I cannot stress enough how good it is. If you like Latin food at all you must come here and try it. I'm still in disbelief that such authentic south American cuisine is right here in Vista. I also highly recommend the chicha morada, it was crazy good!
Alan Badillo
a year agoExcellent authentic Peruvian cuisine. Well proportioned servings, great staff, and enjoyable music. A must try for a taste of Peru!
لينا Lina M
a year agoWhat can I say guys, I was looking to make a pre order “Uber Eats” to a family friend in another country and my location was automatically set in Oceanside, California that “Latin Chef Peruvian Cuisine” popped-up! Drove down from Bonsall area to confirm if true, yes, so true! I didn’t just checked it out, I went in and sat down to eat. I was greeted by the Owner/Chef himself, and in such “awe” moment 🥺 brought me back home… reminding me of my grandfather (with his Asian eyes) and mother’s home-cook meals. “Dine in or Take out?” Snapped back into my senses and said “Dine in, please 🙏🏻 As I sat down and given the menu, the Chef asked if I was Peruvian (he was not sure) I said, Yes, from Tarma, Junín 🇵🇪 Before I began my order he said, “I will bring you Chicha morada, on the house!” One sip and I almost cried — this was so good, and brought me to my childhood when my family boiled the purple corn with cinnamon stick, orange peals, pineapple 🤔 Anyway, back to reality… it was delightful and tasty! I cannot tell you the rest, but you have to stop by and try these dishes. Nothing compares this restaurant to the other restaurant in the neighborhood with Peruvian/Colombian fusion - stick to one and no fusion, please. LATIN CHEF PERUVIAN CUISINE is authentic, no fusion, no gimmicks. Lomo Saltado is to die for, the sauce and the tenderness of the meat. The Leche de Tigre is a quick pretaste of what the ceviche is but mainly its juice with small chunks of fish and a few pieces of Shrimp. Well worth the price than paying for a ticket to Peru to eat ceviche, this is it and it here in Oceanside! Oh! I forgot my Yuca Frita with its famous “Huancaina” sauce. There are other spicy and green sauces to dip your “yuquita” — fried casaba sticks. This place has delivered in flavor, welcoming atmosphere, and authenticity! Thank you for opening this restaurant and wish you great success, I will be coming back and with my family! 🙏🏻 👍🏼 5 ⭐️ 👌🏻