Mamita Peruvian Restauran
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This tiny establishment on Glendale's auto row, sporting red tablecloths and Peruvian folk art on white stucco walls, is a neighborhood gem worth discovering (even if you do not happen to live in Glendale). When you've had enough Italian trattorias and Chinese takeout, you may find that Mamita's is a good introduction to one of the New World's most fascinating cuisines.
The item that you should order here is the papas a la huancaina, a signature Peruvian dish made with boiled potatoes topped with a creamy chili-inflected cheese sauce. Although there are many minor variations of this simple dish, Mamita's offers one of the best renditions around. You could make a meal of this specialty alone. However, the citrus-marinated shrimp, squid and octopus, fried fish in teriyaki sauce (reflecting a substantial Japanese presence in Peru), fried chicken, shrimp and peanuts in hot red sauce, and breaded steak are all worthy complements to the prized dish of spuds.
The item that you should order here is the papas a la huancaina, a signature Peruvian dish made with boiled potatoes topped with a creamy chili-inflected cheese sauce. Although there are many minor variations of this simple dish, Mamita's offers one of the best renditions around. You could make a meal of this specialty alone. However, the citrus-marinated shrimp, squid and octopus, fried fish in teriyaki sauce (reflecting a substantial Japanese presence in Peru), fried chicken, shrimp and peanuts in hot red sauce, and breaded steak are all worthy complements to the prized dish of spuds.
--Roger J. Grody
Reviews about Mamita Peruvian Restauran
"Sleepy, authentic, casual, inspired"
Posted by andrew-nystrom on 12/14/07
Posted by andrew-nystrom on 12/14/07
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What's Nearby
| 1 | Mamita Peruvian Restauran 0.00 miles |
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| 2 | Rush Hour Cafe 0.03 miles |
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| 3 | Fresco Italian Restaurant 0.12 miles |
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| 4 | Carrows 0.18 miles |
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| 5 | Mitzee Cafe 0.18 miles |
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