Best Peruvian Restaurants in Mount Vernon Triangle

The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to guide us through the menu. They even shared insights into the cultural significance of some dishes, making the experience feel personal and enriching. Now, onto the star of the show—the food was amazing full of flavor and full of the Peruvian culture and traditional ingredients, the drinks did not disappoint either, was a delightful accompaniment to the meal.

We have been to this restaurant a number of times. The service is usually very good and the ambience is nice. During our most recent the visit the food was OK but not great. The Pork Belly Bao hardly had any pork belly and it felt like a lot of bun, onions and spicy mayo. Quite disappointing. The side of sautéed vegetables was floating in the oyster/soy sauce and overcooked. The lamb shank was sort of blah! The chicken chaufa, empanadas and fish ceviche were the saviors for our very average meal. Perhaps we need a break from this spot.

The place, food, and service are fantastic. The music is great although a bit loud for conversation; they could bring it down a notch or two. It is different, enjoyable, and overall a great experience.

The team at Causa absolutely delivered. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary and were met with the warmest welcome. This was an especially special because my wife is Peruvian and was able to relive childhood memories through Chef’s unique tasting menu. My biggest recommendation for anyone looking to enjoy the tasting menu here is to do a little research into Peruvian cuisine. We will definitely be back!

The dim sum lucky trio was a great range of tastes. The shishito peppers were perfectly seasoned. The kung pao donburi was fusion at its best. The aji de gallina was creamy, flavorful, just phenomenal. Only complaint is that the metal chairs are incredibly uncomfortable- the host did bring me a pillow.