Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Cuisine: User Reviews

Awsome!!!
By hajelar1 from wickerpark, June 22, 2008

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After reading the reviews on metromix we decided to try. We have tried many restaurants reviewed on metromix and found many great places but this is our first review and felt this place was well worth it!! Don't judge the book by the cover. Once inside the ambiance was great with music at just the right volume to carry a conversation.We went on a Sunday evening (630)and had no trouble getting a seat (although we did call ahead just in case). We started with two "small plates" the anicuchos and the Peru Tamales. The tamales were good but adding the green chile sauce added that little kick of spice. The Anticuchos was tender and mouth watering. For our main entrees we asked our server for suggestions and he quickly pointed out two dishes. I tried the bruchetta with shrimp and talapia. on a bed of rice. It was excellent. My husband had a steak dish, Churr. Parrilla. It has mild puruvian seasoning and was served over either rice or fries. The meat was seasoned perfectly. Two small plates and two entrees cost us $45.00. An excellent value for an excellent meal. This is a must you won't be dissapointed

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Just LOVE it!
By LennyH from LennyH, June 14, 2008

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The decor is different, the food is amazing, and the INCA KOLA delicious. I loved the yucca frita huancaina ( to start off). The food here was very flavorful and delicious. I would definitely come back. byob

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Music-food-byob
By Gloria from Hyde Park, June 12, 2008

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Avoid the weekend crowds--show up exactly at noon when they start serving lunch. otherwise, you're going to be waiting in a long line! Make a reservation, always helps!! There is a native musician playing from time to time, bring your wine, this place is byob and will serve you with no extra cost, BIG SAFE!!!
i will recommend the Ceviche mixto, seafood salad with fresh seafood delishhh, good for this type od weather, and palta rellena de camarones, very tasty and refreshing, portion are big.... so share!!
Great service
Byob
Great Patio for private parties
Fantastics dishes

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The Best Peruvian Dishes in Chicago
By NoemyW from Gold Coast, June 10, 2008

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I have been to several peruvian restaurants. But, Ay Ay Picante-Peruvian Cuisine by far has the best customer service, food selections and authenticity that one goes looking for. This is the peruvian food of the stars, no joke. The Waiting might be long sometimes. But all in all, it's well worth waiting for. You can always call ahead and pick up your order, (only $3:00 delivery anywhere) it's that easy. I love that place and will always be a loyal customer! Great Ambiance, friendly service, BYOB
Vegetarian friendly!!!

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WORST PERUVIAN FOOD
By downtownworker from West Ridge/Rogers Park, June 2, 2008

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Being Peruvian, I know how my food is suppose to taste like....

That being said Ay Ay Picante is the worst Peruvian cuisine I ever ate at!!!

The cooks cut up the meat as if serving Mexican dishes, which is nothing like the delicious plates of Peru....

Their sauces are way too seasoned and all in all, they barely hit the Peruvian experience.

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Delicious & Lively
By Elizabeth from Albany Park, May 11, 2008

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I was extremely satisfied with Ay Ay Picante. The food was amazing, the restaurant was cute, and they had live music! I would definitely recommend it and will be visiting again and again!

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Best Calamari in town!
By YogaGal from South Loop, April 11, 2008

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we went there for dinner last night and there was 4 of us. we love BYOB places. We all loved the fried calamari. It is the best in Chicago. I am big fried calamari fan. My husband and I loved the sopa a la minuta: beef broth with angel hair pasta and egg soup. Very yummy.
The food and service was great. My only complain is the open kitchen. At times, the fume from the kitchen was overpowering. I smelled like food leaving there.
Definitely will return. Will try to sit as far as possible from the open kitchen.

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lLike at home
By Love to eat from GAGE PARK, March 15, 2008

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Ive been to several Peruvian restuarants and non compare to the great and attentive service you get here....the food is great, love the art work on the walls..a great dinner for the four of us was under $100..i recomend you bring your wine of choice...
overall a solid 9....

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Best dinner party
By Carla from albany park, March 9, 2008

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The service was excellent. The waiters were very corteous.
No other peruvian restaturant compares to this one.
Rinconcito Sudamericano has a lot to learn from AyAyPicante
They open late, too. Nice music. Bread is fresh and soft and sause is not too hot.
Jalea de maricos is delicious!!!!!

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