Reviews of Piqueos

Exquisite tastes and aromas in every detail! I wish we had taken photos but we were so happy to eat. Courteous service with pleasant and well protected outdoor seating on a quiet street, with lovely light Peruvian background music. It is a wonderful place for a relaxing lunch. We will be back to graze down the rest of the menu. We went back for dinner 😀

A stellar Peruvian restaurant with some of the most amazing tastes I've experienced in a long time. The pickled yams, the mushrooms on top of the crab cakes, other little things just added to the overall courses...WOW. A wide variety for all tastes. And the service...stellar!!! Such nice people who really care about their food, service and customers. I can not wait to go back again.

This quaint little place on Cortland has the coziest vibe! The inside is like a small home dining room, and the outside parklet they have made extremely warm and comfortable! The stars of our dinner were the tapas. We LOVED the pork spare ribs, the púlpito and the Pastalito de Choclo. Our entrees were also very good, but neither my husband or I thought outstanding. The ají de gallina was a nice, comfort meal — but we were hoping for a little more spice from the sauce. The Peruvian paella was excellent. It was full of a variety of fresh seafood, all well cooked. My husband finished dinner with the Alfajores — cookie sandwiches filled with Dulce de Leche. Those too were very good! The service was excellent, and had great recommendations. We will definitely be returning to try the Lomo Saltado and the other tapas we didn’t order.

Rare to give an establishment 5/5, but this place is college's best kept secret. Upon walking in, you're greeted by a host/bar tender, entertainment of the night, as well as friendly smiles from the kitchen staff. Luckily this night there was a lively band paying out front. Greeted by name, without even checking in, what magic do they possess? Foodwise: anything cebiche is fire. Authentic Peruvian flavors , delicate fresh fish with citrus, I see why words like tantalizing were invented. Although not a full bar, the bar tender makes magic with what they have , the pisci sour was everyone's favorite . Mains: get the chicharon, it's fatty, it's crispy, it's umami. Octopus well cooked with a Peruvian mint , and the highlight aside from the cebiche was the taku taku (seafood medley ) that will keep you satisfied. Best Peruvian restaurant I've been to , twas the service that made me feel we were eating in someones home . PS: yucca fries are perfectly cooked, don't skip on those badboys

Simple, quiet, relaxing, and offering perfect food... Piqueo's is a hidden gem of the SF restaurant scene. I'm not sure why I'm only leaving a review now. I've been coming here for 2 years, and I love this place more than any other. You can't go wrong here. The execution of the menu is impeccable every time... seriously, every dish (even the simplest one) is so good and perfectly made. If you want to go out and enjoy food that makes you feel good, it's delicious every time, and it's surprisingly great every time you order anything... go to Piqueo's.

5 stars!! We sat outside near the heat lamps and without even asking, were brought blankets for our legs. The drink was on spot perfect. I wanted more, but promised I'd only have one. The food started coming, each dish more delectable than the previous. Melt in your mouth goodness. The empanadas are 5 star. The salmon ceviche 5 stars and the bbq ribs with homemade coleslaw & sauce was 5 stars. I'll be back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderful evening out with my husband. We sat outside on a chilly night on 2/25/23 (coats and heaters kept us plenty warm). This was our first time to Piqueo's. The servers, to those helping were so friendly and helpful. We did all small plates (the prawns and sweet potatoes our favorite) were satisfying, delicious, the presentation and flavors were amazing. Can't wait to come back with our daughters and friends.

Nice, not crowded. We sat outdoors. Food was fresh and DELICIOUS!! Staff was attentive and helpful. Choices were great. 2 of us, we shared dishes* and had a great lunch w /dessert!! all after we went on a good hike up and down the hill starting from the mid Mission. My rating on scale of 1 to 5, this last being superb. *Ceviche Mixto r4, with crunchy plantain chips, included great combo of calamari, white fish. other fish, shrimp w/ awesome corn kernels of all kinds!. Side of Yucca r5, good size, with parmesano cheese shavings crunchy outside, soft inside, wonderfulness!. Fusion Peruvian Empanada ◇ with chicken! r5+ amazingly! one serving was of good size for us to split and feel content! We also splitted a large sparkling bottled water. It's to commend the fact, that this was served, each glass with cut of lime!. And to end dessert!!! omg! l normally wouldn't have dessert for lunch but having hiked, the guilt was over! the r5. with a taste of port and a delicious cream it was called Suspiro a la limeña, must try!.Thank you! Chef! whomever you're, you made two of us foodies, very Happy!.

The fish, in particular chevice de pescado, is excellent and goes very well with plantain crisps. Enjoy the sangria with your dinner and take a look at the menu for the tapas sized plates: the work great for a dinner out with friends interested in trying the cuisine for the first time. The dessert menu also deserves a check.

I was taken here for a late birthday dinner. We went on a Wednesday. It happened to be a slower night for them. We ordered sangria to start off with and then appetizers such as the hongos and chicharron de pollo. Both were excellent. We had the avocado with salad on top. For our entries we had the lomo Salado and the churrasco. Both were so delicious. To end it we had a flan like dessert with their cookies. Amazing dinner and I didn't realize they are connected to Mochica. Another place that I love. Willing to give it a second and third try.

We chose this restaurant randomly as we walked through the neighborhood. The staff was warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. The pulpito bebé and the lomito al jugo are absolute must haves. Do not forget the perfectly prepared yucca frita. I cannot leave out the creamy mouthwatering aji de gallina. The alfajores and the panna cotta were the perfect closer to a terrific meal.