Cuzco Restaurante — Restaurant in Bogota, Capital District

Very Discriminating. They’re peruphobic..

While walking to the restaurant, my mom wanted to walk a bit quicker and get a table in case the place was packed. She she’d that she’ll meet us in the restaurant. When my mom arrived, the people at the front of the restaurant completely neglected her and didn’t try to advertise anything to her either. However, once my dad, sister, and I arrived they quickly tried to give us service. Which is funny because my mom is full Peruvian, while my dad is VERY GRINGO but my sister and I are mixed. When he saw us he quickly asked if it was a table for three. When we said no a table for four, he gave my mom a bad look. When the waiter came to our table, he completely ignored my mom and didn’t even ask her what she wanted to order. Acting like she was invisible. Which is shocking because we’re literally at a Peruvian restaurant and she’s the full Peruvian there. I ordered Lomo Saltado. It was very basic and wasn’t the best. Although I’m mixed, I’ve been to Peru numerous times, speak spanish fluently, and embrace the culture and foods. This lomo saltado was horrible and the worst thing I’ve eaten before. There was nothing special about it, I prefer going to the Abuelitas in Lima and getting GOOD food for a GOOD price. My dad said his food was very good. My sister liked her ceviche too. My mom didn’t order anything due to the poor racist service.

Instead of buying this OVERPRICED nothing special food, please use the money to book a flight to Peru. Where you can eat the BEST Peruvian food with the BEST service. We got all foods from Lima, Ayacucho, Cusco, Apurimac, Amazonans, and Ica.

Think...

Positive: The Interior, I liked the decor (one can find it a bit too much but acceptable since it fell in the exotic category for me), nice ambiance and lighting. The Staff, they were friendly and kind

Not impressed: The actual food. It was acceptable (for what the restaurant portrays itself) but just far from impressive. Tuna tartar was a bit flat, exaggerated vegetable flavour and the tuna lacked the freshness flavour. I asked the Trilogía Exotica but they didn't have it. I ordered another fish with bacon flavoured sauce. Also not impressed. I liked the sautéed vegetables more which accompanied it. The desert was struggling to reach average. I was sceptical when I saw in the desert list something with Nutella. This is a cheap substitute for chocolate with minimum cacao which was invented by Ferrero in Italy during the WWII when cacao was scarce. Including it as a desert in a Peruvian restaurant, a country famous for its native chocolate in its rain forests means you aim for customers who want to be seen at a place and are more impressed by the decor and presentation rather than be blown away from the taste and quality itself. In any case, I ordered the lava cake (or of equivalent name). Just as I expected - nothing more than what you would get from an average frozen version you put int he microwave. I asked the staff if the chocolate was from Peru and they said no - not surprised.

Negative: Nothing. Despite my comments above, I wouldn't categorize any part of the experience as negative. Maybe the desert was...

Elegant, delicious peruvian restaurant. Regarding the service its a bit slow when it comes to taking the dishes. However every dish comes out hot and fresh.

For a nice family dinner is excelent and the size and portions of the dishes are big. The food is well seasoned and delicious.

My only “complaint” is the music of the restaurant which was not according to theme. The live music was nice but the music they played before was like reggaeton or music which to me do not go with the theme, ambience and elegance of the restaurant. Also, they didnt have my favorite wine available but their wine pairing suggestions were really good!!

WOULD RECOMMEND AND...