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El Gordo Peruvian Eatery
  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Appetizers
  • Combos
  • Comida Criolla
  • Entrees
  • Pollo a la Brasa
  • Pescado Y Mariscos / Seafood
  • Sopas
  • Side Orders
  • Green Sauce
  • Drinks

El Gordo Peruvian Eatery Menu

  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • Appetizers
  • Combos
  • Comida Criolla
  • Entrees
  • Pollo a la Brasa
  • Pescado Y Mariscos / Seafood
  • Sopas
  • Side Orders
  • Green Sauce
  • Drinks

Most ordered

  • Combo #1 to Go.

    Combo #1 to Go

    $28.85+

  • Chaufa Pollo.

    Chaufa Pollo

    $17.85

  • Ceviche De Pescado.

    Ceviche De Pescado

    $21.85

  • Papa a la Huancaina.

    Papa a la Huancaina

    $9.85

  • Parihuela.

    Parihuela

    $22.85

  • Chupe De Camarones.

    Chupe De Camarones

    $18.85

  • Bistec Con 2 Opciones.

    Bistec Con 2 Opciones

    $22.85

  • Lomo Saltado Carne.

    Lomo Saltado Carne

    $18.85

Appetizers

Ceviche De Pescado

$21.85

Fresh sea bass marinated in lime juice served the Peruvian traditional way with onions, sweet potato, Peruvian corn and cancha.

Ceviche De Pescado.

Papa a la Huancaina

$9.85

Tender potatoes drizzled with a creamy sauce made from cheese and Peruvian aji amarillo. Not spicy and bursting with Rich flavors. A Peruvian favorite that's simply irresistible.

Papa a la Huancaina.

Yucca a la Huancaina

$9.85

Fried yucca in Peruvian creamy cheese sauce

Papa Rellena

$8.85

Deep-fried potato croquette stuffed with meat, eggs, & raisins

Causa De Tuna

$8.85

Our Peruvian Causa is a hidden gem! Layers of soft, citrusy mashed potatoes filled with flavorful tuna and topped with fresh avocado slices. A perfect blend of zesty, creamy, and savory—this appetizer is a must-try for any foodie!

Causa De Tuna.

Salchipapa

$10.85

Salchipapas is the ultimate Peruvian street food comfort dish. Imagine crispy golden fries topped with juicy, pan-fried chicken sausages, all paired with our signature green sauce!

Salchipapa.

Ceviche De Camarones

$20.85

Shrimp marinated with lime juice, zesty and delicious. Served with sweet potato, Peruvian corn and red onions.

Ceviche Mixto

$23.85

Peruvian ceviche mixto is a refreshing burst of flavor. Featuring fresh sea bass, squid, shrimp, and mussels, marinated in tangy lime juice, with sweet potato and Peruvian corn, it’s a seafood lover’s dream—zesty, vibrant, and irresistible!

Ceviche Mixto.

Choros a la Chalaca

$14.85

Choros a la chalaca is a must-try for seafood lovers! Fresh, plump mussels topped with onions, tomatoes, Peruvian corn, cilantro, and lime. The perfect balance of citrusy acidity and savory flavors will make your taste buds dance! 8 mussels per order.

Choros a la Chalaca.

Combos

Wed-Sun

Combo #1 to Go

$28.85+

1 pollo entero, papa frita o arroz Blanco y ensalada mixta "no substitutes"

Combo #1 to Go.

Combo #2

$48.00

1 whole chicken + vegetable chaufa + 3 sides. Serves 3-4 people.

Comida Criolla

Arroz Con Pollo Y Huancaina

$16.85

Experience the flavors of Sunday afternoons at Abuela's with our Arroz con Pollo con Huancaina. This traditional Peruvian dish features savory cilantro-infused rice and tender chicken, cooked together in a pot for a comforting meal. Served alongside is Papa a la Huancaina, boiled potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy yellow cheese sauce. Perfect for a hearty, nostalgic taste of Peru.

Arroz Con Pollo Y Huancaina.

Seco Combinado

$19.85

Traditional Peruvian beef Stew cooked in a cilantro sauce served with rice, white Peruvian beans, and salsa criolla

Seco Combinado.

Aji De Gallina

$17.85

Tender shredded chicken in a rich, yellow creamy sauce. Not spicy, perfect for foodies who love indulgent, creamy dishes. A must-try!" served with white rice.

Aji De Gallina.

Seco Norteño

$22.85

Seco norteño, a traditional Peruvian lamb stew, is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender lamb shank braised in a rich, aji panca sauce. This hearty stew, infused with cumin and cilantro, is perfect for those seeking a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine​. Served with white rice, white Peruvian beans and salsa criolla (red onions and tomato salad)

Seco Norteño.

Entrees

Tallarin Saltado

$14.85+

Peruvian style lo mein, choose from veggie, chicken or beef. Sauteed with onions, peppers and tomatoes.

Tallarin Saltado.

Bistec Con 2 Opciones

$22.85

Juicy sirloin steak served with 2 sides of your choosing.

Bistec Con 2 Opciones.

Pechuga a la Plancha-2 Opciones

$18.85

Grilled chicken breast with 2 sides

Pechuga a la Plancha-2 Opciones.

Lomo Saltado Carne

$18.85

Tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over French fries served with white rice

Lomo Saltado Carne.

Lomo Saltado Pollo

$17.85

Tender chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over French fries served with white rice

Tallarin a la Huancaina

$16.85+

Fettuccine pasta made with our homemade huancaina sauce. Choose your protein.

Tallarin a la Huancaina.

Chaufa Carne

$17.85

Peruvian-style beef fried rice

Chaufa Pollo

$17.85

Peruvian-style chicken fried rice

Chaufa Pollo.

Tacu-Tacu Con Bistec

$21.85

Rice and beans mixed together served with steak and salsa criolla

Tacu-Tacu Con Bistec.

Bistec Encebollado Con Arroz

$21.85

Steak sautéed with onions and tomatoes, served with white rice, beans and salsa criolla

Milanesa Pollo- 2 Opciones

$18.85

Breaded chicken breast with choice of 2 sides

Pollo a la Brasa

Pollo Entero Solo

$18.85

1 whole rotisserie chicken

1/2 Pollo Solo

$10.00

Half rotisserie chicken

Combo #1 to Go

$28.85+

1 pollo entero, papa frita o arroz Blanco y ensalada mixta "no substitutes"

Combo #1 to Go.

1/2 Pollo- 2 Opciones

$14.85

Half rotisserie chicken with 2 sides

Pescado Y Mariscos / Seafood

Chaufa De Mariscos

$24.85

Peruvian-style seafood fried rice

Lomo De Pescado

$22.85

Sauteed fish mixed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and fries

Lomo De Pescado.

Chaufa Especial

$23.85

Fried rice with chicken, beef, & shrimp

Salmon a la Parilla Con 2 Opciones

$21.85

Grilled salmon with a choice of 2 sides

Sudado De Mariscos

$23.85

Broiled Fish & Seafood Stew

Sea Bass Empanizado

$20.85

Fresh breaded sea bass fillet served with two options

Salmon 'El Gordo

$23.85

Grilled salmon topped with shrimp in a creamy aji amarillo sauce served with white rice

Pescado a Lo Macho

$23.85

Pan-fried fish fillet in a Peruvian cream sauce mixed with shrimp, mussels, and calamari

Arroz Con Mariscos

$23.85

Seafood yellow rice

Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos

$23.85

Peruvian lo mein-style seafood spaghetti

Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos.

Chicharron De Pescado

$21.85

Battered fried fish pieces served with fried yucca and salsa criolla

Jalea

$23.85

Deep-fried seafood

Jalea.

Chaufa 'El Gordo

$23.85

Fish & Shrimp Peruvian fried rice

Sopas

Caldo De Gallina

$12.85

Caldo de gallina is a rich and comforting Peruvian hen soup, known for its flavorful, slow-cooked broth that nourishes both body and soul. Made with tender hen, potatoes, egg noodles, and topped with a hard-boiled egg, it’s the ultimate comfort food.

Caldo De Gallina.

Chupe De Camarones

$18.85

Chupe de camarones is a rich, creamy Peruvian shrimp chowder filled with rice, corn, peas and carrots, and fresh shrimp, topped with queso fresco and a poached egg. A hearty seafood lover’s dream!

Chupe De Camarones.

Parihuela

$22.85

Parihuela is a seafood lover's paradise, packed with shrimp, mussels, squid, and fish in a rich, flavorful broth. My abuela would say with this soup.. "two go to sleep, three wake up"—it’s a delicious aphrodisiac!

Parihuela.

Side Orders

Tostones

$4.85

Mashed plantains

Yucca Frita

$4.85

Fried cassava

Salsa Criolla

$4.85

Peruvian onion and tomato salad with lime juice

Maduros

$4.85

Sweet plantains

Arroz Blanco

$4.85

White rice

Arroz Amarillo

$4.85

Yellow rice

Ensalada

$4.85

Mixed salad

Papas Fritas

$4.85

French fries

Frijoles Rojos

$4.85

Red beans

Frijoles Blancos

$4.85

White beans

Steamed Vegetables

$4.85

Steamed vegetables

Green Sauce

1oz Rocoto

$0.85

Salad Dressing- 3 for $1

$1.00

Drinks

16oz Poland Spring Water

$2.00

12oz Soda

$2.50+

Passion Fruit Juice

$4.75+

Pineapple Juice

$4.75+

Chicha Morada- Homemade

$5.50+

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