That being said, I can only recommend Los Balcones del Peru on the basis of it as being good food, and not because it represents the Lima experience in the heart of Hollywood. Of course, it is entirely possible that it does replicate the Lima experience, but I definitely could not tell you whether that is actually the case.
Los Balcones is located on Vine, on a corner a couple of blocks south of Sunset. It's a small restaurant, but I've never had any problems getting seated immediately (although I have only been there for lunch, so the situation at dinner might be different). Upon being seated, they provide the table with a warm basket of bread, butter, and Aji dipping sauce. I'm not much of a butter user, but the sauce is excellent. It can be a bit spicy, so be warned.
The menu has a large selection of beef, chicken, and seafood dishes. I've tried all three types of dishes and would recommend any. Most of the dishes consist of rice, french fries, and the meat, although they also have some spaghetti dishes as well. I must say that I am not sensitive to salty food, and I do find that the food here can be a bit salty; I don't find it to be too overwhelming or distracting from the other tastes of the ingredients, but I can easily see how someone might complain that it is a problem. The first time I went there, I was not prepared for the rice, french fries, and meat combination because they serve it all on a single plate with the meat on top of the french fries. But the juices from the meat only makes the fries taste better. Much, much better. In fact, my mouth is watering just writing about it. For a first time visitor, I'd recommend something with those ingredients, but there are plenty of other options to choose from if you're feeling a little more adventurous, especially on the seafood menu.
One thing to note is that Los Balcones is closed on Mondays, but it is open all other days of the week. Plan your trip accordingly.
Los Balcones Del Peru
1360 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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