Deliciosa Peruvian Food

I had a deliciosa dinner at Los Balcones de Peru last night, so it gets the Sol Tutoring thumbs up! We had the Choritos Reales (spicy, tangy, sweet, citrusy ceviche over mussels) and the Tiradito; we were literally looking for ways to sop up every bit of the juice or sauce left behind. Then, we shared the Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian standard with strips of marinated beef sauteed with tomato, red onion, parsley, and french fries, and it was the best I’ve ever tasted. It was less greasy than the one at Mario’s, and the meat was really tender. If you’re a foodie, Jonathan Gold includes Los Balcones in his 99 Essential Restaurants list and recommends camarones a la piedra, a spicy, sharp shrimp ceviche from the north of Peru. I can’t wait to go back and try some of their other dishes– Latin American cuisine meets Asian influences… what could be better? 1360 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028