El Cortijo Grill Seafood Bar

This is a charming Peruvian restaurant with authentic. Peruvian cuisine. Nothing fancy but clean and spacious enough to accommodate a medium crowd. I ate cow heart as an appetizer and thought I was eating a piece of skirt steak. It was so good. I also had a lamb shank plate, the meat seasoned to perfection to the point I did not taste that gamey flavor. The fish ceviche was out of this world and the presentation was perfect. And the lomo saltado, mouth watering. So get out of your Mexican restaurants. They're excellent. However, there is more to Latin American fare to discover. Hit the other Latin-American diners around the OC, and take home a different culinary experience that will leave you coming back for more.

Amazing food is here! Feeling very fortunate to try their amazing food at corporate party where they provided catering. Every seafood and meat dish was full of flavor and delicious. Could not wait to visit the restaurant. Highly recommend. Thank you guys for bringing your national cuisine over here.

New restaurant! I got the half chicken with beans and rice $14 big portions and a fat moist chicken and comes with free bread and butter with my Togo order Overall it was good but the food could be a little more fresh ! Restaurant was clean and friendly service.

Visiting from Alabama and this was my 1st time trying Peruvian food and I throughly enjoyed it! Our server William was great with recommendations and even suggested this yummy drink Peace Corp! I will be back next time I visit family!!

Update: 11/11/21 -- what a great awesome difference on customer service!!!!! ....new girl Adriana provides great service with a wonderful smile. She got our order correct, was courteous and pleasant. Food continues to be delicious!!!!! 2020--Delicious and authentic Peruvian food. Their servings are of good size. Owner is very nice. Hole in the wall places always serve the best food; on the other hand, give them a lil slack on customer service.....there is room for improvement. Plenty of parking in the back and entrance is in the back too.