La Huaca

The food was amazing. Incredible conglomerate of flavors. Fresh and authentic. Bread was warm and delicious. Great service from Charles who helped me determine what to get as it was my first time. Very cool decorations with cultural reference. Will be back.

We celebrated a family member’s birthday at La Huaca Peruvian Restaurant in Roseville, and it was a great choice. We arrived in the afternoon for a late lunch and found the restaurant quiet, which allowed us to enjoy a relaxed meal together. We started with two of their house-made drinks: Chicha Morada, a refreshing purple corn drink, and Maracuyá, a tangy passion fruit drink. Both were tasty and set a nice tone for our meal. We then shared Ceviche Clásico, empanadas, and fried plantains. The ceviche was the highlight—fresh and full of flavor. The empanadas were warm and savory, and the plantains were perfectly cooked. Our server was the only one working that day, and he was attentive and patient. He answered our questions and checked on us often, which made our experience even better. For our main courses, we tried several traditional Peruvian dishes. The Aguadito de Pollo, a chicken soup, was rich and comforting. I ordered Lomo Saltado, a stir-fry of beef, onions, tomatoes, and fries, which was well-seasoned and satisfying. My partner chose Pollo a la Brasa, Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken. It disappeared quickly, and I can see why; it was outstanding. To celebrate, the staff surprised us with Peruvian hats and brought out a cheesecake with a candle. This added a fun touch to the birthday celebration. La Huaca was founded by Peruvian restaurateurs who wanted to share their homeland's flavors and traditions in Northern California. The restaurant's name, “Huaca,” means a sacred place in Quechua, showing their goal of honoring Peru’s rich culinary heritage. They are especially known for their ceviche and rotisserie chicken, making La Huaca a popular spot for authentic Peruvian food. Overall, our first visit to La Huaca was wonderful. The food, drinks, service, and festive atmosphere made our time special. We look forward to returning, whether for another family celebration or when we crave a real taste of Peru.

4-Star Review: A decent spot for Peruvian food, though it has its ups and downs. The quality of the food was excellent—flavors were authentic and fresh. However, the portions for the appetizers were quite small, which felt a bit underwhelming for the price. The ambiance was lively, but it leaned toward being too loud for a relaxed meal. On the plus side, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience enjoyable overall. The pricing felt a bit steep for what you get, but if you’re craving good Peruvian flavors, it’s worth a visit.

The ceviche was very tasty. A bit pricey but well worth it for the atmosphere, attentive service and quality of the food. We came for dinner. Can't wait to come back for their lunch buffet.

I love Peruvian food, if you haven’t tried it yet, La Huaca is an amazing restaurant to add into your rotation. The food is so flavorful and fresh, they also have vegan/vegetarian/GF options available. The servers are great, food comes out quick, and I enjoy conversing with Yesi, if you come here the staff is so fun and knowledgeable when discussing Peruvian plates/history. They also have live music on weekends, I’ve never been but heard it’s fun. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The lunch buffet was very tasty. I really enjoyed the fish but the pork and chicken dishes were excellent. I sampled a few of the soups and enjoyed all of them. The desserts were of a perfect sampling size as well and I enjoyed the flavors overall. The chichi morado drink was very pleasant and refreshing. I'll definitely come back.

My two friends and I came here today for the Criollo buffet and we even tried the mimosas. This was a delightful experience. All the food was fresh, unique, and packed with flavor! Service was incredibly cordial, helpful with explanations and attentive. This brunch was something that will leave me with many pleasant memories unlike many places I've been! I'm glad we came!