Suggestions for South American Restaurant near Alphabet City, New York

Angie • December 29, 2017La media entraña was delicious, the caprese empanadas were amazing, & the budin de pan was the perfect way to end dinner. Super cozy environment, & the staff is great. ¡Buenos Aires, te quiero!

markus g. • July 23, 2014Awesome food! Great atmosphere! Get the empanadas!!!!

Jessica K. • May 28, 2015Wow, my chicken arepa was the best random lunch I've had in a really long time. The arepas here are delicious, soft on the inside, with a delightful crisp on the outside. Can't wait to try others!

Sumita S. • June 17, 2016The quinoa bowl tastes fresh and delicious, filling but doesn't leave you feeling heavy, can't wait to go back!

Idalia C. • November 13, 2018I got lobster with steak and green noodles ! So good

David A. • March 19, 2017beef empanadas, skirt steak (medium rare) and rib eye (medium rare)! also, eat all the roasted garlic!

Veronika S. • December 13, 2014The Patacons (sandwiches made on a plantains) are amazing! Try the cubano. I had been missing these after giving up bread, but now I have a delicious option. Erick loves them too!

Gregory F. • December 9, 2019Scallop Ceviche and Duck Nigiri are the standouts of a great menu and great service (coffee and tea service serves 2+ people though, as an FYI)

Bibi M. • January 31, 2011Don't be fooled by campy theme and Glee wannabees downstairs in Lulu karaoke lounge. Fun & delicious! Great for groups! Much fresher/tastier than the infamous place next door.

Judy C. • June 11, 2019Grab a quickie lunch and sit upstairs. Great to try are: mix ceviche, it’s really fresh, seafood rice and shrimp & potatoes. Don’t forget the spicy sauce.

Adrienne C. • January 7, 2016So delicious! I don't know if I'd had Ecuadorian before, but the balon de queso was amazing and their housemade orange salsa was the best!

Beth K. • February 15, 2016A taste of peru w cultural twists! Duck sausage, great combo of indian spices. Beef tenderloin lomo saltado just like what i remember in peru, but W scallion pancakes! Expensive, and def got upsold

Marco A. • November 26, 2022Amazing food and service. Real authentic Peruvian food with a sophisticated flare.

Maya J. • June 28, 2015Best Peruvian food in the city! Yuca fries and the salad are great!

Johnny • January 5, 2017Pao de Quejo is very good with a cofee. Try the Jardinera which is a cube steak with rice and beans. Super good.

val h. • February 2, 2013Such friendly and helpful bartenders and waitstaff! Drinks and dinner were great!

luane k. • August 26, 2011really? the missing water cooler is a location??

motoki i. • March 28, 2013Great food, excellent atmosphere, and super service. Love this place.

Alex C. • April 27, 2013The live music here is amazing! This is definitely a staple!

Carly M. • October 28, 2012Sunday prefix brunch menu is amazinggg! You must try the Passionfruit cocktail. .or really any cocktail.

Paige C. • October 21, 2018I love Peruvian food and this place had a fantastic menu and selection. Their rice might have been the fluffiest rice I’ve ever had. Delicious chicken too.

Suzy T. • August 18, 2022Seafood coconut curry and the chicken wings were bomb

Shawn T. • February 4, 2016Only had drinks but the service was great and while looking over the menu, we are determined to return for dinner.