El Rocoto Edit info
310-768-8768
1356 W Artesia Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248
Gardena, CA 90248
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Customer Reviews (9)
SassyGirl
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2009Do not dare compare it to El Pollo Inka! Not even close. This place knocks EPI away. Food is too die for. I always eat way too much here. Large portions and great value. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2009There are many different dishes on the menu to try but I just love the loma saltado. I order it every time I go with my family. Then we share with each other! Delicious food! (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2009MMMM...how do I love Peruvian food. This is good food. It holds it's own against the competition across the street. Nice ambiance, well lit and great food. Good pricing and ample portions. Definitely worth a try. ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 16, 2008Ecuadorian and Peruvian food have lots in common but i definitely like Peruvian ceviches better. I really liked that i found many desserts from south america like alfajores and queso de leche. The pollo apanado is ... (more)
rexii
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2008I'm a regular in the Gardena location and they're always busy! I think this is proof that their food is good if not great! Their aji sauce is just amazing. Service can be slow at times which may be due to the fact that ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 02, 2008By far, El Rocoto is considered the peruvian restaurant in southern California with the best Ceviche in town. The service is always friendly and the rest of the food is just great. (more)
spartacus2b
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2006I have had most things on their very large menu and I have to say that I've never been disappointed. This is a small and busy restaurant with a great and warm staff. (more)
nectarine
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2006I love this place, and the location in Cerritos is great too. The aji (chile) sauce is out of this world. In my experience, Peruvian restaurants don't do a very good job on pasta dishes, such as Tallerin Verde con Bistec ... (more)
chaistarr
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2003i expected peruvian food to be like the typical mexican or brasilian food- meat, beans, rice. but no! lots of garlic, olive oil, bread, seafood...plenty of it, and of course the stapled of potatoes and chili spice!!! ... (more)
