Erik Aranda-Wikman
This place was a little hidden jam. It's not blatantly obvious and easy to find but if you park it b Street parking lot in San Rafael and walk up the street it's right there. I got a steak sandwich similar to a bistec sandwich from soul Food and it was good. I also got an Inca cola which was delicious.
Thomas San Francisco
Food was excellent and plated beautifully. The sauces accompanying each entree was so good that some of us ate it with a spoon.
Service was very attentive without being overbearing. I enjoyed the decor which was simple and clean. The prices were very reasonable for the high quality of the food and I will come back whenever I am in San Rafael. Overall there was little to quibble about. If you want to experience authentic Peruvian cuisine El Perol is the place to eat.
Illy Duarte
Delicious Peruvian food ! Ceviche is a must try.
David Ballo
Really enjoyed the food here and the service (early Saturday evening) was fast and friendly. The fish ceviche was done perfectly. The Papa Rellena stuffed potato was great and something we had not had before. Prices are reasonable. Not much to look at from the outside, but homey and clean on the inside.
Joaquin
Went here for lunch with my mom, she's a great Peruvian cook and loves going to Peruvian restaurants. She said this place was good. She was right! left fulfilled and satisfied after having el seco de cordero. Very generous portions and great taste. Ceviche de pescado was good as well not too spicy, a little bit too much juice though. They didn't have anticuchos today, I guess they don't usually even if it's on the menu. Next time I want to try el pan con chicharron! Looks bomb here. Will be back.
Horus Lupercal Aurelian
Its Great Peruvian Food, better than many in Sonoma County. The Meat is seasoned well, the Rice is Great and the Service is the Best I've had in Months. The Prices are a bit higher, $12 to $18 on average. But worth it.
George Buquich
Great food! I had a delicious lomo saltado.
Anthony Ramirez
The restaurant that Marin has needed! El Perol is an excellent Peruvian spot worth multiple visits. As someone with a Peruvian father who knows what the food should taste like, I must say the ceviche to the seco were awesome. A place I definitely recommend.
Javier Escobedo
Really great, true Peruvian food. The place is non-assuming, but service was great and food very true to tradition. Had the mixed ceviche and chicken with rice, beans and salad. Just the way you'd get them in any home in Lima.
Vini Ramsay
We were on our way to another restaurant, but the lines snaking around the block put us off. Looked at the menu here and decided to try it. They had yucca listed under the appetizers and we love yucca!! Sadly, they were out of yucca....
This is a family run place with good home cooking. The prices were reasonable and the portions generous. Try the Papa Rellena and the Chicharron Pescado. The fish was delicious and very fresh; the portion more than enough for two or three people to share.
Skip the cake with the caramel filling (as it was very dry) and try something else. This place has potential to be on your go to list of neighborhood restaurants.
Zac Cometa
I ordered the saltado and it was very tender and well seasoned. The lamb though was a little underwhelming but maybe it was just an off day. The desserts were presented beautifully. The people were very nice and the place was clean.
Rhonda Beraun
This is our first visit to El Perol. The food was great, we had Lomo Saltado and the lamb. Both were tasty and the lamb shank was huge and tasty. We did order the anticuchos but they were a little overcooked and tough. We will go again, this time we will check out the ceviche. The place is small and a little plain but worth the visit.
Zac James (Zacjames)
Second time here and I'm surprised that this place isn't more crowded. My partner and I both agree that the dishes here are very flavorful. I had the pescado sudado this time and the fish was flaky and very well seasoned. For dessert we had the pionono and it reminded me of the pionono I used to buy at the bakery in front of our house when I was a kid. I always order the chica morada beverage to go with my food.
Jenean LaRoche
Looks like a simple little restaurant but the food was quite amazing. Refreshingly different and yummy. We thought it was a good value. The ambiance Is very very casual. Thank family with kids. But order glass of wine and the lamb. Also get the appetizer they call Cuesa. Fabulous
John Talbott
We've eaten here since it was in San Francisco. Very homey and they have always treated our kids well. Skip the north American courtesy dishes (salads) and eat the Peruvian dishes. They may be simple in theory but The El Perol staff make it good. Papas Rellenas rule with a swig of chicha! Love the aji sauce.
Mike Bodulow
This place is fantastic, literally everything is made to order and nothing has disappointed me. We've ordered most things on the menu. I particularly love the lamb stew, ceviche, and papas fritas
Maria Casanova
The best alfajores I have had since I left Peru. The food is authentic Peruvian food and delicious! The papa rellena, ceviche, lomo saltado, pan con chicharron, everything was great!!
Mandar Joshi
First time visitor to Peruvian restaurant. Liked the food. The "must try" corn drink was not that great. Service was slow on Sunday noon even though we were only customers in the restaurant for a long time.
Manuel Guzman
Their CauCau brings me back to my mom's cooking in Arequipa. It keeps bringing me back.
Their ceviche is good and their Lomo Saltado as well. In Marin this is the best Peruvian food
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