Love the food at Mario's but I cant seem to get past their “B” rating. Are there similar restaurants (preferably further West) with that same sauce and tasty dish with potatoes and rice? Getting hungry just thinking... (10 replies, last updated by tykapfh February 6, 2008)

Mario's chupe de camarones is an exceptional dish. Try it next time. (5 replies, last updated by Zoe August 16, 2002)

I love Mario's Peruvian but it’s far from the Westside. Are there any similar places with the same dishes in the Santa Monica or even Southbay area? (5 replies, last updated by bulavinaka April 1, 2008)

Where is Mario's Peruvian? (12 replies, last updated by Neta July 4, 2002)

I haven’t been to this restaurant for 10 years. We are thinking of going after a movie on Sunday. Anyone been lately? Do they serve beer and wine? (3 replies, last updated by ethan October 3, 2005)

As usual, stellar reporting. Your work will get me back to Mario's in the next week. It’s been way too long (MAN does that chicharon de pollo look tasty)! Thanks, perceptor... (3 replies, last updated by Dbird December 29, 2004)

I finally got to Mario's last week, and I wasn’t disappointed as I was with Don Felix during my last visit. What we didn’t realize was that Mario's doesn’t have alcohol so I asked and they allowed us to bring in... (5 replies, last updated by jimmyk April 2, 2006)

duty flan! Rich and dense – a bit too dense for my taste although it’s still tasty. Eat in moderation :P Overall I loved Mario's. The food was excellent although I would stick with the seafood as the meat can be tough... (7 replies, last updated by bulavinaka March 31, 2009)

Thanks to the beautiful, worthy hounds who suggested Puro Sabor - Peruvian in the Valley. It was shockingly, gorgeously, beautifully good. Others have claimed it is far better than Mario's. I disagree – I think... (13 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek August 1, 2008)

The must-order dish at Mario's is the saltado mariscos: squid, shrimp, and octopus, pan fried with red onions, tomatoes, and french fries, served with white rice. Mix it all together with a heavy dose of aji (green chile sauce).... (4 replies, last updated by Yakitiyak December 28, 2004)

I’ve been to Mario's a bunch of times and love it, but I’d like to expand my knowledge base of Peruvian food and have something to compare/contrast. Any recs? I live in Pasadena but am willing to travel up to 30 miles. (5 replies, last updated by lourdes March 1, 2005)

i’ve had peruvian before at el pollo inka (and if matsuhia counts...then that one, too), but tried it again recently at mario's peruvian over in the hollywood-ish area. for the most part, good stuff. to start off, the plain... (7 replies, last updated by c-bo June 16, 2005)

I just had lunch again at a great NEW little peruvian resturant. I usually go down the street( Vine St) to Marios, which has become a Hollywood staple in recent years.....But this new place “ Los Balcones ” was really... (3 replies, last updated by Caplock September 8, 2005)

We have plans for either Mario's or Mamita’s, and assume that 9/10 of us will be in saltado heaven given reports...but will the lone vegetarian in our group have options besides “picking around the meat?” ;-)... (7 replies, last updated by Greg March 3, 2004)

definitely felt the food and service at Mamita’s in Glendale was better. The portions were also larger and tastier. There is a lot of buzz about Mario's. I need to try that next. Any thoughts on the Peruvian restaurants in... (25 replies, last updated by MaryT October 20, 2009)