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Cozy & intimate space serving traditional South-American & Peruvian delicacies such as papa rellena.
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Address: 564 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-9050
Website: https://www.qerorestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Bonnie Ye
I’ve been wanting to try this place but i was quite disappointed when I left.
The place was quaint and dozy. I loved the ambience. The staff were friendly. We got seated right away.
We ordered many dishes to share. The special of night – ceviche mixto was a disappointment. It was loaded with onion with maybe 5 shrimps and a few small pieces of fish (i didn’t even find one piece that looked like a piece of fish). Papa Rellena was good and it came out first. After we finished first two dishes, they brought out an empanada alone. It wasn’t anything special. We waited for a long time after we finished the first three dishes. We wanted to cancel the rest at the end but then the waiter said they were almost ready. They brought out maduros alone. They were very sweet but I liked them. And then they finally brought out Sudado de Pescado. It has a good flavor but it was very salty even with white rice. I ordered a glass of sangria. It didn’t have a wine taste.
When we paid for our bill, we noticed that they charged us 5% surcharge which is higher than other restaurants.
Overall, the food isn’t worth the price.
… moreThe place was quaint and dozy. I loved the ambience. The staff were friendly. We got seated right away.
We ordered many dishes to share. The special of night – ceviche mixto was a disappointment. It was loaded with onion with maybe 5 shrimps and a few small pieces of fish (i didn’t even find one piece that looked like a piece of fish). Papa Rellena was good and it came out first. After we finished first two dishes, they brought out an empanada alone. It wasn’t anything special. We waited for a long time after we finished the first three dishes. We wanted to cancel the rest at the end but then the waiter said they were almost ready. They brought out maduros alone. They were very sweet but I liked them. And then they finally brought out Sudado de Pescado. It has a good flavor but it was very salty even with white rice. I ordered a glass of sangria. It didn’t have a wine taste.
When we paid for our bill, we noticed that they charged us 5% surcharge which is higher than other restaurants.
Overall, the food isn’t worth the price.
Carlos Barreda.
We are celebrating our 11th anniversary and we came to this amazing place to eat. We had pollo saltado, lomo saltado, plantains and arepas. The food was delicious, the atmosphere awesome and the customer service on point .
… moreLindsay Howland
I got the lomo saltado and it was absolutely phenomenal! The best meal i’ve had in a very long time and I already can’t wait to come back and order it again! Restaurant is very cute and service is friendly. This was the half portion
… morelaura kirakosian
Everything was great from food to drinks, yet there were some wiered charges on the bill 5% service fee, 3% credit card use andist of the suggested tips starting from18% lol Patrick, the server was great nevertheless.
… moremarta ziobro
I’ve eaten here twice and was disappointed both times. The ceviche was overdone with no fish flavor, and overpowering citrus. Waiter didn’t check on me once, no water refill. Tiny flimsy napkin.
… moreMatthew Fioravanti
Was excited to go to Q’ero for some time. Went for happy hour ceviche and empanadas. Sadly the food was pretty rough. Ceviche was really salty and didn’t have great flavors and the steak empanada was just so so at best. Good drinks and a somewhat good value for happy hour but not sure we will be back.
… moreJen Garrett
Here’s a glowing review you could post for Q’ero Initiative based on your experience:
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Memorable Dining Experience at Q’ero
We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Q’ero this weekend with friends, and it was hands-down one of the best evenings we’ve had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for the night.
Our server, Marcus, was phenomenal—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. He guided us through a culinary adventure, recommending a variety of dishes that showcased the best of what Q’ero has to offer. Each plate was a delightful surprise, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.
We sampled a wide range of items, and every bite was better than the last. The attention to detail, the freshness of the ingredients, and the unique flavor combinations made it clear that this place is something special.
If you’re looking for a place that offers exceptional food, outstanding service, and a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere, Q’ero Initiative is it. We left with full hearts and full bellies, already planning our next visit. Highly recommend!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Memorable Dining Experience at Q’ero
We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Q’ero this weekend with friends, and it was hands-down one of the best evenings we’ve had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for the night.
Our server, Marcus, was phenomenal—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. He guided us through a culinary adventure, recommending a variety of dishes that showcased the best of what Q’ero has to offer. Each plate was a delightful surprise, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.
We sampled a wide range of items, and every bite was better than the last. The attention to detail, the freshness of the ingredients, and the unique flavor combinations made it clear that this place is something special.
If you’re looking for a place that offers exceptional food, outstanding service, and a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere, Q’ero Initiative is it. We left with full hearts and full bellies, already planning our next visit. Highly recommend!
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Alicia V
Amazing food! We tried a variety of food options. The chicken empanada was big and had a good flavor but was even better with the pickled onions and sauce on top. The papa rellena had a similar taste to the empanada since it was the same toppings, just potato rather than fried dough, I still enjoyed it. The maduros (fried plantains) were my favorite, they were cooked amazingly and packed a lot of flavor! The Lomo Saltado was cooked to perfection, the meat was very tender and flavorful and it paired so well with the rice. The pollo saltado was also good, the chicken was very moist and had a lot of flavor, just the meal was a bit too salty.
Service was great, it did take a while to come take our order initially, but afterwards the waiter was very attentive and overall a nice person. The other staff who cleaned the tables, collected the plates and brought water were also very nice.
My only true negative about this restaurant is that the cups of water were very distasteful. It was water with no ice, which I know is a common thing in Europe and South America, but the water itself overall tasted like unfiltered tap water, and who knows, maybe it was, but it just was very nasty unfortunately even after adding ice. I like to drink water as it’s something that won’t interfere with the flavors of the foods I eat. Since I didn’t see water bottles on the menu, I ordered an iced tea to quench my thirst which was great!
Overall I liked this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to friends and family to check out.
… moreService was great, it did take a while to come take our order initially, but afterwards the waiter was very attentive and overall a nice person. The other staff who cleaned the tables, collected the plates and brought water were also very nice.
My only true negative about this restaurant is that the cups of water were very distasteful. It was water with no ice, which I know is a common thing in Europe and South America, but the water itself overall tasted like unfiltered tap water, and who knows, maybe it was, but it just was very nasty unfortunately even after adding ice. I like to drink water as it’s something that won’t interfere with the flavors of the foods I eat. Since I didn’t see water bottles on the menu, I ordered an iced tea to quench my thirst which was great!
Overall I liked this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to friends and family to check out.
malia artsitas
AMAZING experience. Seriously one of the best date nights we’ve had in a while. Patrick, our server, was outstanding. So attentive, friendly, and you could tell he really loves the restaurant and cared about our experience. So refreshing.
The food was FANTASTIC. We got a couple specials- the special ceviche (literally one of the best ceviches we’ve ever had) and the slow cooked tri tip. The empanada was amazing and the sauce that came with it was to die for. We will most certainly be returning.
… moreThe food was FANTASTIC. We got a couple specials- the special ceviche (literally one of the best ceviches we’ve ever had) and the slow cooked tri tip. The empanada was amazing and the sauce that came with it was to die for. We will most certainly be returning.
Pranjali Sharma
A nice little Peruvian restaurant in Encinitas. They try to keep things as authentic as possible. We were seated outside with heaters, which was good but still cold. The servers were sort of friendly but not too friendly. We ordered a bunch of different appetizers to share and then the main entrees. Our absolute favorites were the yucca fritters, the ceviche and the maduros. The crispy plantains were good, but not as good as the maduros. Among the empanadas, we ordered the veggie, chicken and beef ones. The veggie ones were a hit among the vegetarians in our group. Between the beef and chicken, the beef empanadas won hands down. These empanadas are gigantic and definitely meant to be shared. My friend enjoyed her lam shank a lot but again, it was too big. The lomo Saltado was good but I would’ve liked the meat to be more well-done than it was. I also ordered a tres leches to go and it was fantastic. I got a pisco Sour to drink and it was excellent!
All in all, this was a great culinary experience and definitely similar to another great Peruvian restaurant I like. I would recommend giving this a try!
P.S. parking is a problem so start hunting for one as soon as you are about half a mile away!
… moreAll in all, this was a great culinary experience and definitely similar to another great Peruvian restaurant I like. I would recommend giving this a try!
P.S. parking is a problem so start hunting for one as soon as you are about half a mile away!