Parrilla’s Cholito

About

Peruvian

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 12121 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Phone: (562) 622-9389

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    No
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Chantelle L.

    star star star star star 16 June 2026

    Clean, large restaurant serving authentic Peruvian food. Lomo Saltado and pollo Saltado great portions!

    I got the especial with with chicken, carne and Shrimp! Their seafood menu looks AMAZING I must come back and try ceviche

  • Frances A.

    star star star star star 1 June 2026

    Perfect hidden place for Peruvian food.They give you bread and butter to start off with. I ordered the lomo saltado, while my friends got pollo saltado and both were so delicious!  Portions were large enough and I definitely want to come back again to try their other dishes. It's a small place so customer service is pretty consistent.

    Came back for the tallarin saltado de polloand it was also super good!

  • Alex S.

    star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

    Holy Toledo! My coworkers just discovered Parrilla's Cholito/
    Authentic Peruvian cuisine that's so Refreshing like Mojitos//
    No chico, this place is Pretty pricey; Not for broke cheapos/
    I just wish the Portions were more Handsome(like me)...Bonito//
    Good food Porn, but "More Bang for the buck" is AL's motto/
    I spent $20 after tax & tip for an Inka Cola & Lomo Saltado!//
    'Twas very tasty, especially with their Green sauce = Aji Verde/
    But I've had much better beef; No Cap = Good Hair Day//
    Out of the handful of places this Asian fellow's tongue has tried/
    I would have to score this place an Inka Cola...Yellow Number 5//

  • Krishna C.

    star star star star star 26 May 2026

    I yelped for yet another different spot for lunch. So, Jimmy Z and I headed out to Parrilla's as I noticed really good reviews for the place.

    Atmosphere:
    The decor inside is of a typical mom and pop restaurant. Several tables, TV's, 1 Waitress helping the entire place, etc. Artwork on the walls is pretty cool. There is parking in this small plaza, or you can park on the street.

    Service:
    There was only one waitress servicing the entire restaurant. She took our order, delivered us complimentary rolls for time pass, got us drinks, brought our food, napkins, dessert, check, etc. She had a friendly efficiency about her.

    Food:
    We had the following:
    Steak $14.99
    Loma Saltado $12.75
    Inka Kola $2.00
    Mazamarro Morada and Arroz Con Leche $3.50

    Total with taxes came to $36.00

    Steak was good. Rice was dry, and not good. Adding copious amounts of their sauce got the rice to an edible condition.
    Jimmy Z polished off his Loma Saltado pretty easily. He liked it.
    Inka Kola was refreshing.
    Mazamarro Morada and Arroz Con Leche were delicious (+2). The dessert and service are the reason for this five star review.
    Complimentary rolls and their 2 sauces are pretty good.

    Overall, other than the rice, I had an excellent Peruvian meal at this place. I recommend.

  • Sara V.

    star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

    As a Peruvian born and raised, I totally approve of this place. The food is consistent, always same portion and delicious flavor. The prices are not bad either

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