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Welcome to Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine is a Latin American gem, located in Durham, NC. With a focus on seafood dishes and a variety of vegetarian options, this restaurant is a must-visit for all food enthusiasts. From the mouthwatering Papa a la Huancaina appetizer to the juicy rotisserie chicken, every dish is bursting with authentic Peruvian flavors. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and extensive menu make Mi Perú the perfect spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, this restaurant promises a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine: Reviews & Ratings

Taylor V.
Taylor V.

We ordered a whole chicken with some sides to share. Everything seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The main attraction for us was the Jalea. This is a fried mixed seafood dish. It's a large portion and everyone loved it!

Zacki M.
Zacki M.

Loved the ceviche so much that I tried to re-invent it for my family. Will go back and see if they will share the recipe with me, as I am a personal chef and would love to offer something similar. So good. Chef Zacki

Shanelle Y.
Shanelle Y.

I love Peruvian food and was excited to try this place out with my family. Everything we ordered was great taste wise and our waiter was friendly. The only downside was that the side order of yucca fries cost $6 but only came with 6 fries. I don't think we would have ordered them if we knew we'd be paying $1 per fry.

Janet C.
Janet C.

Yum! My daughter and I came here tonight after a playdate at the wonderlab. I ordered the chaufa (fried rice) mixto which has chicken, shrimp, and beef. It was delicious and the portion was ENORMOUS. The shrimp was juicy, cooked well. It was overall a really tasty dish and I would absolutely order it again. It also comes with a nice spicy creamy sauce on the side and they provided more free of charge as well when I asked and they gave a little container of sauce for my leftovers. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese (there's a kids menu on the right hand side of the menu which is a bit hard to see/read with white font letters on yellow). They also have chicken tenders. All of the kids menu items come with your choice of one side. We picked fries and the portion was very generous. They were on the soggier side but I like soggy fries so that was a plus for me. I ordered the lomo saltado for takeout with an Inca cola and my husband said it was good. The woman at the front was very personable and friendly and the restaurant was decorated with Christmas decorations including a cute white Christmas tree. They've got red Peruvian tablecloths on every table (the ones at the booths have a glass on top for easy cleaning). We actually started off at a 2 person table but moved because the tablecloth and chair moved around a lot (toddler problems). To quote the terminator, "I'll be back."

Cynthia K.
Cynthia K.

I have never been to the place but have ordered delivery a few times and the food was delicious. It's the best Peruvian food I e found in the area. I'm a big fan!

Rix T.
Rix T.

I'm basing this review purely on the food. They have several booths and tables for big family gatherings. I ordered one dish... Seco de Res. Its beef stew with beans and pickled red onion. My only wish is... hope there was more meat and it comes with yucca and plantain. The stew is tender and well seasoned. The beef stew tasted just like how my mom makes her stew. The twist is the bean sauce and beans which added an extra flavor to the sauce.

Curtis K.
Curtis K.

perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken which tasted like it even had a bit of southern smoke on it which was a plus. delciisous yellow sauce accompaniment. perfect tostones. delcisious chicha morada. love this place. very dependable.

Ellen A.
Ellen A.

Love this place - consistently delicious food and a good amount of veggie options. We usually get the Saltado Veg and Arrozo Especial with extra sauces, onions, yucca, and plantains. Always fresh and flavorful

Morena G.
Morena G.

Late lunch after Mother's Day weekend shopping with the family. Initially, we waited over 10 min for the server to even take our drinks. Given all of that time, we already knew what we wanted to order as entrees. Overall the food was good, averaging around 3.5 stars. They also offer patio seating, but we sat inside. I ate the ceviche.

Daniel B.
Daniel B.

I found Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine on Yelp when searching for takeout nearby. At the time, this restaurant had a 4.5-star average rating with 158 reviews. I agree with that rating. The food and service were good to great. Mi Peru is located in a small shopping center (BB&T Plaza) behind Sam's Club and Target (South Square). It opened in 2014. It's a small, humble, casual restaurant. Along with a fairly spacious dining room inside, they have a narrow, uncovered, three-table patio outside. Online ordering is available through a link on Mi Peru's website at https://miperucuisine.com/. At the time I ordered, they used the Toast platform which I've grown familiar with. It's easy to use and I like that I can pay online so all I have to do at the restaurant is pick up my order. I checked the online menu for two days and both days, they were out of the Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken. Oh well. It was OK because there were plenty of other dishes for us to try and they all turned out to be delicious. When I checked the online menu a third straight day, the chicken was back in stock. Maybe I had bad luck. I hope to try it sometime. A whole chicken was priced at $20.99, half $12.99, and quarter $8.99. Those all include two large sides. I placed my order at 5:30pm on a Wednesday and it was ready for me by 6:00pm. When I arrived to the restaurant, the kitchen looked busy. There were three dine-in parties (two inside, one outside), one uncleaned table, and one party waiting for takeout in front of me. Here's what I ordered: * Ceviche de Tilapia ($15.99) - fresh raw diced tilapia marinated in lime juice, served with Peruvian corn, sweet potato, lettuce, and onions * Lomo Saltado ($15.99) - Peruvian-style beef stir-fry mixed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, soy sauce, and served on fries and jasmine rice * Cau Cau ($12.99) - Afro-Peruvian tripe stew, seasoned with aji amarillo and turmeric * Aji de Gallina ($11.99) - pulled chicken breast cooked with a creamy aji amarillo sauce; served with sliced potato, sliced boiled eggs, olives, and white rice * Alfajores ($2.99 each) - Homemade Peruvian-style cookies with dulce de leche We enjoyed everything. At the top of the list were the Alfajores. They were incredible. Definitely order at least one per person. You won't regret it. These were some of the best cookies we've had anywhere. It's worth coming to Mi Peru for their cookies alone. The Alfajores just melted in our mouths. Each bite was sweet, buttery, and magical. No other way to explain it. Perfect texture and flavor. This was my first time ordering takeout ceviche and Mi Peru did a great job. The restaurant offers a few different kinds of ceviche: mixed, tilapia, and sea bass. I went with the tilapia version since I'm allergic to shrimp and the mixed version comes with shrimp along with mussels and other seafood. The Ceviche de Tilapia was excellent. It was fresh, colorful, and flavorful. It was so flavorful and zesty that we didn't need to squeeze the two lime pieces included. I enjoyed the big, soft pieces of Peruvian corn. Crispy, dried, roasted corn and a red spicy sauce were served on the side. Good stuff. I recommend this dish. Of the entrees (I consider the entree-sized ceviche above as more of an appetizer), the Lomo Saltado was my favorite. It was also my wife's favorite. This is a popular Peruvian dish and one of Mi Peru's most-ordered dishes. I believe the type of beef they used was sirloin. While the strips of sirloin were a *little* on the dry and chewy side, they were still high-quality and seasoned and flavored well. The other ingredients were fresh, and this was just an overall hearty and satisfying dish. You can't go wrong with it. I liked the Cau Cau more than my wife did, but I also like tripe more than she does. If you like tripe, I think Mi Peru's Cau Cau is worth trying. I likened this to a comfort-food-type dish along with the Aji de Gallina. Both were tasty stew or stew-like dishes, chockful of umami, and I couldn't stop eating them. That unpleasant tripe taste/odor in the Cau Cau was mostly non-existent (very subtle). The shredded chicken breast in the Aji de Gallina was tender and the sauce was creamy and scrumptious. All three entrees came with white rice which was soft, fluffy, and yummy. In addition, the entire order came with a complimentary side of Sarza which is sliced purple onion marinated in lime juice and served with chopped cilantro. It's like a salsa. It was the same stuff they served on top of the ceviche. Tangy and wonderful. Also included were two small cups of Huacatay sauce, a yellow sauce made with the same aji amarillo chili peppers that were used to make the creamy yellow sauce in the Aji de Gallina entree. I noticed these cost extra on the menu (listed under the sides) with Sarza at $2.99 and Huacatay sauce at $0.99. I'm not sure why I got them for free except maybe because I ordered several items. TL;DR - I consider Mi Peru a proverbial gem.

Location

If you are in the mood for some authentic and flavorful Peruvian cuisine, look no further than Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine. Located at 4015 University Dr Ste A1 in Durham, NC, this Latin American gem offers a variety of seafood dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

From the tantalizing Papa a la Huancaina, Yuca a la Huancaina, and Choclo a la Huancaina appetizers to the mouth-watering Choros a la Chalaca mussels, every dish is bursting with vibrant flavors. And for those who love rotisserie chicken, Mi Perú offers a range of options - from quarter chicken to a whole chicken served with sides like fried yellow plantains, jasmine rice, and their signature huacatay sauce.

With a range of utilities including delivery, takeout, and catering, Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine is perfect for any occasion - whether you're dining in with friends or ordering a feast to enjoy at home. The casual ambiance, friendly service, and moderate noise level make it a great spot for a relaxed meal.

Overall, Mi Perú Peruvian Cuisine is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. So, make sure to stop by and indulge in the flavors of Peru at this hidden gem in Durham.