Los Balcones del Peru
(323) 871-9600
1360 Vine St
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
34.0957
-118.3264
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Los Balcones del Peru
The Editor
Jenn Rubin
Citysearch
In Short
Peruvian restaurants are few and far between, but traditional raw fish ceviches and chicken arroz de pollo dishes can be found in Hollywood right around the corner from ArcLight. Inside the modest dining room decorated with brown, tile floors and pueblo-colored walls, diners can start with appetizers like fresh-boiled muscles with house-made salsa or parihuela, the Peruvian take on a bouillabaisse. Entrees include a variety of seafood and meet options, such as grilled steak with fried eggs and bananas or a Peruvian paella, called arroz con mariscos. Alfajores, Peruvian-style cookies filled with milk caramel, and a leche asada custard are among the dessert choices to finish off the meal.
User Reviews
glennripps
April 14, 2008
This restaurant is a true gem. Every time I go to Los Balcones I find something new. Last night it was the Chicken and Shrimp over French Fries - the chicken was seasoned dark meat, which is my personal favorite, I'm not sure if you can request white meat or not, but it was just great. My friend ordered the fish and calamari in a red sauce that was so fantastic that I'm going back again today to get it. The mixto ceviche was awesome as usual, seasoned with spices that I have never found anywhere else in all of my dining experiences - and I've lived in New York, Boston, Miami and now LA - but when I asked for the mussel ceviche to share with my friends I was informed that they had another version of the same dish and the gracious owner, Jorge, encouraged us to try it - it did not disappoint. The mussels were chopped along with shrimp and spices and put back in the shell and served beautifully. If you haven't yet tried Los Balcones you're missing out on a truly great dining experience. The service is genuinely friendly and the pacing is patient, as if you were spending an afternoon in Lima.
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peter86754
January 11, 2008
Los Balcones b lows Marios away. I've heard the rave reviews of Marios from friends but was never a fan. Just had Los Balcones and either the manager or owner displayed his care for the food served by explaining to us in detail about what some of the food was. The food was amazing. Seviche sp? was amazing and so was everything else we ordered. this is my first review on citysearch and Los Balcones inspired it.
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robertohno
February 06, 2007
This is a wonderful neighborhod restaraunt. It is also a perfect spot for a casual dinner or date before heading over to the Arclight across the street. Plenty of street parking or one hour validated at the Arclight lot. I am not Peruvian, I am not sure if it is authentic, but it is good! Try the pasta dish with the spinach/pesto green sauce. Nice, simple tasty. Save room to split on the powdered sugar cookies with a homemade caramel - heaven!
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Parking:
The restaurant shares the same parking lot as ArcLight Cinema. Diners with ticket validation receive one hour free in the garage. Entrance to the lot is on De Longpre.
What to Drink:
Chicha morada, a drink made from purple corn, Inca Kolano, and Peruvian beers are among the unique beverages from the country on the menu. All wines offered, however, hail from Argentina. The corkage fee is $8 during the week and $10 on weekends.
