French fries cooked into a beef stir-fry sounds like a happy kitchen accident, yet one strip-mall plate in Florida proved it is pure genius. The dish is lomo saltado, a Peruvian favorite where soy sauce, onions, tomatoes, and tender beef meet crispy potatoes in a hot wok.
Across Florida, small family-run spots and lively dining rooms serve it with rice on the side and steam rising off the plate. Grab a fork and an appetite, because these eight kitchens are worth the drive this weekend.
1. Memories of Peru Pollos A La Brasa International Drive, Orlando, FL
Between the theme park traffic and souvenir shops of International Drive sits a colorful room that feels a world away from the rides. Memories of Peru keeps things casual and cozy, with a menu built around traditional Peruvian cooking.
The lomo saltado here arrives with perfectly seasoned beef, and the kitchen also offers a Lomo Saltado a lo Pobre for anyone who wants to go bigger. Fresh, tangy ceviche, tallarines verdes con bistek, chaufa mixta, papa a la huancaina, and aguadito de pollo round out a deep lineup.
Full vegan and vegetarian menus mean everyone in the group finds something.
Families will like the kids’ menu and high chairs, and the free parking lot is a gift on this busy stretch. Expect to spend around $20 to $30 per person.
Hours run 11:30 AM to 9 PM most weekdays, later on Friday and Saturday, so it makes an easy dinner after a park day.
2. Ceviche Barrio Peruvian Cuisine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Seafood gets top billing on the sign, but do not let the name fool you. At this Powerline Road spot, the lomo saltado is a flavor bomb of tender beef, crisp vegetables, and fries seasoned so well they could stand on their own.
Ceviche Barrio has a warm, family-oriented feel, and the owner is often around adding a personal touch. The ceviche comes with Peruvian corn and sweet potato, and plates are presented with real care.
It is the kind of small, cozy room where lunch can stretch longer than planned.
Prices land around $20 to $30 per person, and parking is free and easy. Doors open at 11:30 AM daily, closing at 8:30 PM most nights and 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Friday afternoons get busy, so arrive early.
3. NAZCA, Tampa, FL
Two countries share one menu at NAZCA, and that is half the fun. This lively North Tampa eatery cooks both Peruvian and Colombian classics, so lomo saltado sits right next to bandeja paisa.
Order the saltado and expect tender, well-seasoned beef, crispy golden fries, and rice cooked just right. Feeling snacky first?
Tostones and a fried mixed seafood jalea make strong starters.
Live music, sports on the screens, and counter or table service keep the mood relaxed. Curbside pickup and catering are available too.
It opens at 11 AM daily, with free on-site parking on Dale Mabry.
4. Bravo Peruvian Cuisine, Oakland Park, FL
Breakfast, brunch, and late dinners all happen under one roof here, which makes Bravo one of the most flexible stops on this list. On Sunday the doors open at 10 AM, and weekend nights run until 11 PM.
The lomo saltado is a classic wok stir-fry with fries and rice, full of savory flavor. Beyond that, the menu covers Peruvian sandwiches, fresh juices, traditional specialties, and even sushi.
A full vegetarian menu adds more options.
The space is clean, cute, and easygoing, with warm service. Kids’ menus, high chairs, and free parking make family outings simple.
Curbside pickup works well for a quick takeout night too.
5. CVI.CHE 105, Miami Beach, FL
Incan ropes hang overhead and a vertical garden climbs the wall, so dinner on Lincoln Road feels like a celebration from the first step inside. CVI.CHE 105 is the dressiest option here, with a festive, upscale buzz.
The kitchen sautés tenderloin with onions, tomatoes, yellow peppers, and cilantro, then serves it with crunchy French fries and homemade white rice. Steak, chicken, and shrimp versions of stir-fried dishes are also on offer.
Full vegan and vegetarian menus make it easy for mixed groups.
Plan on $50 to $100 per person, and book ahead, since reservations are required. Saturday nights are the busiest, while weekday lunches are calmer.
Outdoor seating lets you watch the Lincoln Road crowd stroll by.
6. Los Andes Restaurant- Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Miami does not hold the only crown for great Peruvian food in Florida. Up in Jacksonville, Los Andes serves a lomo saltado that stands proudly with the best down south.
Fun fact: lomo saltado grew out of chifa, the blend of Chinese and Peruvian cooking, which explains the soy sauce and wok fire. The menu also stretches into Argentinian flavors, with rotisserie chicken, empanadas, churrasco steak, ceviche, and jalea mixta.
Save room for tres leches or lucuma cheesecake.
At $10 to $20 per person, it is the best value on this list. The quaint dining room is nicely decorated and quiet.
Saturday and Sunday open at 10 AM, with free parking on Atlantic Blvd.
7. Maemi Peruvian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL
Quiet and cozy, Maemi is the kind of Sarasota spot locals like to keep to themselves. The room is casual, the service is friendly, and the cooking tastes fresh.
Start with ceviche, which is bright and clean. Then go for the lomo saltado, sauteed steak with onions and peppers alongside white rice and fries.
Arroz chaufa, seco de carne, jalea, and fried pescado are all worth a future visit.
Expect about $20 to $30 per person. Note that Maemi is closed on Mondays, and weekend afternoons draw the biggest crowds.
A spring trip to Sarasota pairs nicely with an early dinner here.
8. Sunqu Delights Of Peru, North Fort Myers, FL
Generous portions are the calling card at Sunqu, a cozy Southwest Florida find on Pondella Road. Nobody leaves hungry here.
The lomo saltado is a standout, with perfectly cooked beef and vibrant vegetables seasoned just right. Fried yuca and fried seafood make fine starters, and short ribs, spicy pasta, and rice dishes fill out the menu.
Desserts are a must, so pace yourself.
Weekday hours start at 3 PM, while Friday through Sunday open at 11:30 AM. Prices run around $20 to $40 per person, with outdoor seating and free parking.
It makes a tasty reward after a day on the Caloosahatchee.