El Rancho de Sarasota — Restaurant in Florida

El Rancho in Sarasota, Florida, offers an authentic taste of Peruvian cuisine in a no-frills, family-style setting. We started with Papas a la Huancaína, a rich and creamy appetizer that set the stage for a flavorful meal. The chicken causa was beautifully layered and well-prepared, while the grilled steak was tasty and perfectly seasoned. Everything was fresh and carefully presented and portions were quite generous, reflecting a commitment to quality. For dessert, we enjoyed lucuma ice cream, a rare and delicious treat with its distinct caramel-like flavor. The restaurant clearly caters to a Peruvian clientele, as evidenced by the Spanish-language news playing on the large-screen TVs. While the atmosphere is casual and welcoming, the price point was higher than expected, coming to around $50 for two. Overall, El Rancho delivers authentic, well-executed Peruvian cuisine, but diners should be prepared for a slightly premium cost for...

I wasn’t too familiar with Peruvian food besides tamales, so I kept it simple in effort to try something new. If you can truly cook..the simplest dishes will feed your soul. The fish was soo fresh. Being from Miami, I can always tell if my seafood is freshly caught or frozen. Everything was made to perfection. The sauces they give you add soo much flavor to an already complete meal. Authentic food that can be easily explained to help you find your perfect match for your tummy. I went back days later,& yum yum. My server Ricky was so awesome answering all of my questions. I can’t wait to come back for the ice cream. They were out of it today, but they make an ice cream from a local Peruvian fruit. Sounds so yummy. The food was very reasonably priced. I will be back with my son. He is going to love it here. I spent $25,& could not finish my food. I had...

Well, two stars because what was I thinking purchasing a $25 chicken. I obviously love rotisserie chicken, so I decided to try something different. I think it was mojo seasoned, but I could be wrong. Strong seasoning. The chicken was made before, not to order, it was hot. It was a little overcooked and extremely salty. I still enjoyed to be different than the typical you get at the store. They say "a la brasa", which means cooked with wood or charcoal, but I couldn't taste it at all, so I would say it was cooked with...