Mestizo Cocina Peruana - 114 Partridge Street, Glenelg SA
I (Amanda) love to go out for lunch on a Saturday and always endeavour to try somewhere new. On this occasion I made my way to Glenelg to try Peruvian food for the first time. Not really sure what to expect, we arrive at this fairly new establishment to see a modern but classic fit out. It looks like it may have been an old house that has had some modern changes. There is beautiful heritage ceiling detail, chandelier, wine rack and open fire place with clean lined solid wooden tables that are widely spaced throughout the medium sized room. The seating arrangements are varied with only two traditional tables for 4 people, then a few high bar type tables with high stools, a long communal table with low stools and a few tables with couches to relax on. There is also a bar along the back wall with stools to sit at and to one side is an open kitchen.Mestizo opens at 1pm on Saturdays which I am notified at the time of booking. They also call the day before to confirm your booking which I find a nice touch. We are greeted on arrival and are able to select our own table. The waiter provides an explanation of the menu and answers our questions regarding Peruvian food. The menu is designed for sharing so we decide to select 2 small and 2 larger plates to share.
Papa Rellena De Carne, Aji Amarillo Sauce $8.00 |
Yuquita $7.00 |
Lomo Saltado $18.00 |
Causa De Salmon $18.00 |
Dessert Special |
This dessert had many different elements on the plate including a cherry flavoured pannacotta, a strawberry & mint mousse on top of a crisp buttery shortbread, and a golden berry granita, decorated with mango and watermelon cubes, biscuit crumbs and fresh mint. Overall it was a very refreshing dessert which was very enjoyable.
Service was attentive and friendly, with the food served promptly throughout our lunch. The only time the service wavered was once dessert was completed and we wanted to pay the bill and leave. All the waiters seemed to have disappeared, so a process that should only take a few minutes took about 10. On departure, the waiter did mention to return for dinner sometime as the ambiance is completely different. I would like to give this a try as today's lunch service only saw 3 other couples dine in, so it was a very intimate and quiet experience.
Overall I loved my first Peruvian experience! All the food was plated beautifully and I loved trying all the intriguing Peruvian flavours, textures and combinations. I definitely recommend catching up with a couple of friends here over a cocktail and some shared dishes next time you are looking for something different on a night out.
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly: A few small plate and a couple large plate options
Child Friendly: I would leave the kids at home for this one!
Ambiance: 2.5/5 - Beautiful interior but very quiet on this particular day
Service: 4/5 - Friendly and informative table service
Food: 9/10 - Loved all the different Peruvian flavours
In total OTCB gives Mestizo Cocina Peruana 15.5/20 chops on The Chopping Board

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