Parada Peruvian Kitchen

Name: Parada Peruvian Kitchen
Address: 7001 Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94597
Telephone: (925) 448-8118
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1256 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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Parada is a casual, welcoming restaurant and rotisserie showcasing vibrant and creative Peruvian flavors. Named for a bustling market in Lima, Peru, Parada embodies the idea of "New Peru" a place for families and friends to come together over bright and flavorful Peruvian comfort food.

We offer outside reservations. We love to accommodate our customers but preferred seating may be limited by customer turnover time. Please be aware that specific reservation seating is a request and there may be instances when said requests cannot be fulfilled. Thank you.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(925) 448-8118

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Peruvian, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 448-8118
Website
http://www.paradakitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlos Altamirano

Location
7001 Sunne Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Treat Blvd
Parking details
Street Parking and Parking Garage located near the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chicken Noodle Soup$13.00
Classic Peruvian hang over soup with rice noodle, cilantro-ginger base and veggies
Mariquita Farm Beet Salad$13.50
Shaved onions, lime honey vinaigrette, shaved feta and toasted sunflower seeds
P. Caesar Salad$12.50
With white anchovies, garlic fresh baguette croutons and Cesar-aji amarillo dressing
Palta Rellena$12.00
Stuffed half avocado with chicharron de pollo, lime, choclo, onions, and mayonnaise
Quinoa Salad$13.50
Mixed field greens, tomato, Andean corn, queso fresco with lime-passion fruit vinaigrette
Parada Chicken Salad$15.50
Pulled split roasted chicken, chopped romaine, Maytay blue cheese & lime vinaigrette

Cebiches

Wild Caught; National dish of Peru. (Raw Fish) briefly marinated in leche de tigre, served with tuki-tuki

Cebiche Pescado$18.00
Fresh fish of the day, aji rocoto leche de tigre
Cebiche Mixto$19.50
Calamari, mussels, shrimp, and fish in rocoto leche de tigre
Cebiche Chino-Peruano$21.50
Ahi tuna, rocoto tamarindo, sweet chili sauce and tuki tuki
House Made Chips$4.50
Highly recommended for your cebiche

Bocaditos

Yucca Fries$9.00
with huancaina sauce and cotija cheese
Fried Plantains$9.00
with tamarindo sauce and cotija cheese
Papa la Huancaina$12.50
Roasted potatoes, aji Amarillo, feta cheese sauce, apple wood smoked bacon and sarsita
Costillitas$15.50
Crispy spareribs with salsa fusion and coleslaw
Bolitas de Yucca$13.00
Crispy yucca balls stuffed with jamon-queso and cau-cau sauce
Mac n Cheese$14.50
with Applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar
Anticuchos
Peruvian inspired Cart street vendor grilled skewers, marinated in panca paste and Peruvian spices. Our selections:
- Beef Heart$13.50
- Chicken$13.50
- Pork Belly$13.50
- Mushrooms$14.00
- Beef Tongue$15.00
Nothing is Better Than Our Chicharrones
Breaded with rice flour and fried. Our selections:
- Chicken$13.50
- Calamari$15.50
- Mushrooms$15.00
Empanadas
topped with traditional Peruvian sauce
- Chicken$10.50
- Wild Mushroom$11.50
- Beef$12.50
- Sampler$18.00

Sandwiches

Classic Peruvian sandwiches served with panorama french roll. Choice of rustic salad or fries

Pan con Lomo$14.75
Stir fried beef tenderloin with onions, tomatoes and soy sauce
Pan con Chicharron$14.75
Crispy pork shoulder, salsa criolla, fried yams and rocoto aioli
Salmon Sandwich$15.25
Roasted salmon, avocado, escabeche
BBQ$15.75
Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, Asian slaw, and huacatay aioli in a brioche bun
Pollo a la Brasa$14.75
Pulled rotisserie chicken, salsa brasa and cheddar cheese
B.L.T.A$14.75
Applewood-smoked bacon, sweet lettuce, thick slices of tomatoes, topped with avocado
Parada Classic$15.25
grilled ham, thickened egg, and thick slices of tomatoes

Platos de Fondo

Aji de Gallina$18.50
Peruvian chicken stew in aji Amarillo base with jasmine rice and egg
Lomo Saltado$20.50
Stir fried beef tenderloin, with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce and french fries
- Also Available: Pollo Saltado$18.50
- Vegetables Saltado$20.00
Salmon Bandido$19.50
Grilled wild king salmon, purple mashed potatoes and escabeche
Parada Plate$17.50
A quarter of pollo a la brasa served with tacu tacu and plantains
Seafood Paella$22.50
Peruvian style Bomba rice, saffron-paprika base, and Peruvian beer
Seco de Cordero
Lamb shank slowly braised in cilantro- Cusqueña beer, Panamito beans and Jasmine rice
- MP

Pollo (Mary's Rotisserie Chicken)

Pollo (Mary's Rotisserie Chicken)
Chef Altamirano's passion for combining the highest quality Ingredients with traditional Peruvian spices and cooking techniques is showcased in his take on this famous Peruvian dish. The meal comes with French fries and 2 sauces (huancaina & Chimichurri)
- 1/2 Chicken$16.45
- Whole Chicken$30.45

Sides

Home Potato Fries$7.50
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic$7.50
Sautéed Veggies$7.50
Side of Bread$3.50
Sweet Potato Fries$8.50
Grilled Asparagus$9.50
House Made Chips$4.50
Any Sauce$1.50

What 1,256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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DavidS
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Parada is a lovely restaurant with an ambiance of Peru. The food had great taste and flavors. Service is friendly and helpful. The major downside of Parada is noise level within the restaurant. Between the open kitchen concrete floors, and metal chairs (screeching across the floors) it was just too loud. We will return because the menu has so many wonderful dishes to explore. But we will have to sit outside, weather permitting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The appetizers and small plates were so good that we didn’t even make it to the entrees, and we need to come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cheated myself for not giving this a try sooner. Absolutely beautiful food with wonderful service. The lamb shank in Cilantro sauce was incredibly tender and falling off the bone. And the chimichurri was the best I’ve ever had. Thank you Parada team. Can’t wait to come back.
C
Coco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
Great service from Maries our server, but food was not impressive, been to many Peruvian restaurants and nothing something to come back for.
TB
TheBouge
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Parada ~5 times now. The consistency of the food, drinks, and service is amazing. Food is flavorful. Drinks are delectable. And the service is stellar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Five of us gathered at Parada to celebrate a 12th wedding anniversary. Our waitress was suburb -- beautifully friendly, quick to deliver on our requests, and knowledgable about the menu for help in choosing food and drink. (Make that drink and food!) We enjoyed the menu's exotic assortment of seafood, the lovely, yummy desserts and delicious drinks. It was nice to eat outside on a cool evening not cool enough to spoil a delightful dinner, excellent service and a friendly atmosphere.
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sunnyside1
San Francisco
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food here is always consistent! Very innovative & tasty. They recently changed the menu & took off the selection of Tuna Bruchetta. I was sad but always can find great alternatives! We love this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had to walk out of this place! It was our 4 year wedding anniversary and we let that be known when we setup the reservation. We were seated quickly, however in 15 minutes of us sitting down, not one server said a word to us, and continued to walk by us multiple times just smiling and talking to each other, not asking us for drinks, appetizers, anything! After 15-17 minutes we decided to get up and leave, when the hostess asked if we had been helped, we said no. We will never be going to this place again, LIMON in Walnut Creek is 100x more friendly, affordable, and better customer service and atmosphere.
JM
JonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food/service/ experience are really great! I’m a repeat customer & will certainly go back again. 😎
AM
AM13
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were great! The portions were a little small for the price but fresh and flavorful. Definitely would go back!
T
Tetoro
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The Sangria and ceviche we very good. Great balance of flavor on both. The fish of the day and the paella were good but needed a bit more seasoning. Parada is definitely a go to restaurant for an elevated dinning experience, but within a casual atmosphere.
GF
GeorginaF
Central Texas
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Not good. And super expensive!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arrived and sat quickly. Service and food was excellent here. will be coming here again.
MH
MarkH
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Excellent food and cocktails, nice but very loud atmosphere, nonexistent servers (although they were excellent when they appeared). Maybe I just caught them on a night with a lot of staff sick calls?
A
Alan
San Francisco
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
The cebiches was tasty, especially the tuna. We wanted paella, and were surprised not to see it on the menu, even though people provided reviews about paella. The waiter agreed that they didn't have paella, and suggested options. We had the Arroz con Marisco, which had little seafood and was in a sauce. We paid way too much for something that didn't taste very good and wasn't what we were looking for. When I looked at my receipt, one line item said "seafood paella $30".
LS
LindaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Peruvian Food I’ve tried!! Nice place and environment. Food and drinks will never disappoint you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were was incredible. The entire staff was pleasant, attentive and graceful on such an incredibly busy day.
SH
ScottH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time, but won't be our last! Great food and drinks.
D
Dianne
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This is a nice neighborhood spot for cuisine that is tasty and unique. We were there for lunch. The empanadas were flaky and spiced just right. The lamb shank was both meaty and tender. They do not serve hot beverages like coffee but have an interesting cocktail bar. It is a bit noisy and seating is tight.
D
Derricke
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Took my wife and our 7 month old for lunch on Mother’s Day, our first time visiting Parada. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu, all of the dishes were very tasty. Our server was attentive and seemed very warm/sincere. We will definitely go have another experience sometime in the near future.
B
Bob123
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The restaurant had a good atmosphere with friendly servers. The food is pricy with the cheapest dishes being around 20 dollars. The food was’t bad but definitely wasn’t worth the cost. Would definitely visit again with a lower price but would much rather go somewhere else where the the price reflects the quality of the food.
FS
FoodieSF
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Have been to parada a number of times but the service was not up to par on our last visit. Food took a long time to arrive, received burnt empanadas.They brought another, but it wasn’t my best experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
The food was fine but the service was horrible. They didn’t really check on us, I had to ask for water twice. The waiter was bad. Bad customer service. I don’t think I will go back.
MA
MAS16
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent. The server listened to us and gave us exactly the spiciness we requested. The food was fresh and the right portions. We appreciated the recommendation to add a salad to the bocaditos we ordered. Definitely recommend and will return. You definitely make reservations on the weekends.
DD
DeborahD
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Enjoyed food- just unusual enough
S
Si405
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent array of tapas and attentive service, without being annoying. The outside seating was nice and well heated. Excellent sangria!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food and the cocktails were delicious. The server was very pleasant and the outdoor dining was very comfortable. It’s a little pricey but I will definitely go again.
CF
ChristopherF
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first, but not my last time going. The food, presentation, drinks and service is impeccable! It was an honor to be served by Eddie. He set the tone and exceeded expectations. Thank You!
MK
MarkK
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful people good food and great drinks. I would recommend Parada to my friends and family
DB
DamonB
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I booked a reservation for my wife and I's wedding anniversary. We arrived on time and was promptly seated on the patio, on a Monday night. There was others seated around us and was receiving attentive service. Unfortunately, we felt invisible. After 20 minutes of watching everyone around us be serviced we couldn't take it anymore and left. Not an offer of water not even a set up of silverware. We weren't going to let them ruin our celebration so we went to a different downtown restaurant and was treated exceptionally well. I would not recommend anyone to go this place. I don't want to pull the race card, but we were the only people of color there that wasn't staff. I'm not a small person, so for me to be treated like I wasn't even worthy of service and invisible is appalling. The server tended to the group in front of us, behind us, and across from us. And yet never once acknowledged our presence. Everyone stay away. I told the hostess that we were leaving and why. She didn't even ask for us to stay or to correct the issue. So it's fair for me to feel we wasn't wanted there.
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Lala
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
Everything was good, but not outstanding. A very pleasant evening. No complaints.
CM
CherylM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was really good and very unique. Staff was great and the drinks were delish
R
Ramon
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Prices had gone up quite a bit since last I went… for that price I rather go to LaMar or Costanera… the last one owned by the same owner of La Parada and Barranco…
FW
FrancisW
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks are always amazing here. We end up spending a little more than usual but always enjoy the experience.
M
Mccyawl
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Nice creative and authentic menu. Service was good. Not the best value given portions.
D
Disappointed
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience4
We were decided rushed thru dinner by the staff. Our entrees came before our drinks or appetizer, and they didn’t make adjustments after we commented that we had expected to have time to enjoy our appetizers first. Just plopped the entrees down and then brought the appetizer (and then drinks, but only after we reminded them). Great food, but we would have liked the chance to enjoy it without being pushed.
ES
EricaS
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The workers are always pleasant and the food is phenomenal! The outdoor seating is always bright and they have great music playing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!!! Awesome food!!!!
CS
ChekS
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
My mother and I have eaten here often. I have enjoyed it every time. Though it's different every time. This time we had the tuna tartare. Beautiful fish of pink raw tuna, green avocado, Jamaica(?) poached pears, and cassava chips; crunchy, creamy, savory, earthy, sweet. My mother had the Paella. Seafood very tender, juicy, the rice soft, not highly seasoned but tasty. We did add the Peruvian red sauce to spice it up a bit and lemon. I think every time we have eaten here we've had the Paella each time it's a bit different, but each time the seafood is fresh and cooked perfectly. I had the seafood stew, Pescado A Lo Macho. When this came to the table at first I thought it was the wrong dish. It was covered with mushrooms, oyster I think, the fish was underneath with a wealth of seafood: clams, mussels, shrimp, squid tentacles and rings. Cooked fantastically nothing rubbery, melt in your mouth fish, firm sweet shrimp. I forgot to put my dental partial in so I was very thankful it was all cooked delightfully. A side of white jasmine rice came with it. This dish was in an extremely rich, thick, cream paprika sauce. I did have to add the pepper sauce and lemon, it was too rich for me. Needless to say I brought home most of it. I liked this dish greatly, though I was expecting a more stew like sauce not so creamy. We also had two drinks Pura Vida and Cuban Lover. Pura Vida is a tad spicy and comes with a candied piece of jalapeno. I ate mine, woah what a nice kick. I think if I get this again I'll eat the jalapeno first; the syrupy sweet of the drink will be balanced with that heat. Also it came without ice, I would ask for ice if I get it again, it would cut the syrupiness. The Cuban Lover was basically a mojito with mango puree. I have had versions of this in other restaurants and the puree is too thick and sweet, not with this one. Nice treat my mother lived it. I love the music playing, very festive makes me want to go to the bathroom just so I can dance. Lol
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Wait staff was a lil slow. And not to observant to fulfilling our needs

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Parada Peruvian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 448-8118.

Parada Peruvian Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(925) 448-8118

7001 Sunne Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Additional information

Cross street
Treat Blvd
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Peruvian, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking and Parking Garage located near the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlos Altamirano
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paradakitchen.com/
Phone number
(925) 448-8118

Parada Peruvian Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Seafood Paella

Empanadas

Mac N Cheese

Sopa y Ensaladas

Chicken Noodle Soup$13.00

Mariquita Farm Beet Salad$13.50

P. Caesar Salad$12.50

Palta Rellena$12.00

Quinoa Salad$13.50

Parada Chicken Salad$15.50

Cebiches

Cebiche Pescado$18.00

Cebiche Mixto$19.50

Cebiche Chino-Peruano$21.50

House Made Chips$4.50

Bocaditos

Yucca Fries$9.00

Fried Plantains$9.00

Papa la Huancaina$12.50

Costillitas$15.50

Bolitas de Yucca$13.00

Mac n Cheese$14.50

Anticuchos

Nothing is Better Than Our Chicharrones

Empanadas

Sandwiches

Pan con Lomo$14.75

Pan con Chicharron$14.75

Salmon Sandwich$15.25

BBQ$15.75

Pollo a la Brasa$14.75

B.L.T.A$14.75

Parada Classic$15.25

Platos de Fondo

Aji de Gallina$18.50

Lomo Saltado$20.50

Salmon Bandido$19.50

Parada Plate$17.50

Seafood Paella$22.50

Seco de Cordero

Pollo (Mary's Rotisserie Chicken)

Pollo (Mary's Rotisserie Chicken)

Sides

Home Potato Fries$7.50

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic$7.50

Sautéed Veggies$7.50

Side of Bread$3.50

Sweet Potato Fries$8.50

Grilled Asparagus$9.50

House Made Chips$4.50

Any Sauce$1.50

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