D_Pasadita — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I came across D_Pasadita on Yelp while looking for some Hot New Spots to try... A combination of Peruvian and Mexican eats in a rough patch of town...errr called South Central...

Good news; one can order from D_Pasadita on Door Dash according to the owner or maybe manager? At least I think he was the owner. I'm not sure if he's on any other platforms. Nice guy, a bit rough around the edges.

Hole in the wall vibes from the outside, but the inside is actually clean and inviting; Minimalist decor flanked with a bunch of artwork. Not the biggest of venues, but I get the feeling most of the orders are to go or for takeout at the moment. I believe D_Pasadita is fairly new. Wait till word gets out...

#PeruvianEats: ~ Bread w/ sauce - 4/5 I couldn't tell you what kind of sauce this was... it had a bit of a kick to it and was tasty.

~ Arroz Chaufa [CBS] - 4.5/5 A hearty Peruvian fried rice dish with veggies, sausage, scrambled eggs and an optional choice mix of Chicken, Beef & Shrimp. Hearty, tasty and a good value. Bacán!

~ Lomo Saltado [B] - 4/5 Another classic Peruvian dish with beef, stir-fried onions, tomatoes, and peppers served with fries and rice. Another solid, tasty dish that is yet again filling and tasty. Bueno!

No problems coming back, even though it's a bit out...

We had such a great experience here! We were the only ones in the restaurant, which made it feel personal and relaxed. The owner, who was also our server, treated me, my wife, and our daughter like we’d been friends for years—checking on us often and chatting in between. Latin music played in the background, giving the place a lively and welcoming vibe. The walls have graffiti-style murals of Peru and aliens that aren’t finished yet, but they already make the space unique. We ordered lomo saltado and tallarín saltado, and both were packed with flavor—the beef was tender, the vegetables fresh, and the sauces rich and savory. Even though it’s a newer spot, it already feels like...

I ordered the Lomo Soltado. (Peruvian) Vibe was nice and welcoming, small and full of culture. The food itself was amazing, something new to me but if you’re open to trying new foods this is a must try. The meat is very tender, the veggies are cooked perfect and the seasoning was great not too much. I also got a Huarache (Mexican) and that was great as well. Paired with a Tamarindo Jarrito. The price for both was $29 so fairly well priced for other comparable restaurants. Especially when the food was so fresh the steam just rolled off in this photo. Only downside was not much...