Inka Mama's

Likes:+ Yummy mix of protein with fries and rice.+ I like that the order comes with two pieces of bread and the yummy green sauce. I wonder if you could get more bread if you dined in.+ Ordering online via DD saves $5 off orders $15+ for new customers. (Feb 2025)+ Good amount of parking.+ Plenty of indoor seating.+ Conveniently located near the freeway.Non-likes:- A lot of carbs. Since there're both rice and fries in a saltado order, I think they could've reduced the rice & fries portions a little, and added in more meat. Keep the price the same.- A little pricey, for the okay quality of nutritional value. At least I saved the $5.- Their website doesn't have an option to directly order online.I had:$18.20 Saltado, chicken, brown rice + tax - $5 discount= $14.61

Hubby and i are happy there's a Peruvian restaurant in Tustin!We have tasted Peruvian food in Palm Desert as well as Portland, OR.We were too late for the Lunch Specials on our first visit. The complimentary bread slices and spicy Aji Verde sauce were a nice starter. Hubby chose Lomo Saltado that he's enjoyed in the past. I selected the Chicken Inka Special. The yellow chili/garlic sauce was tasty and not overly spicy.The next time, we came for dinner. I got a beef empanada and a spinach/mozzarella empanada. They came with a nice chili lime dipping sauce. I tried the Maracuya Peruvian drink, which features passion fruit. Hubby added Aguadito soup to his Lomo Saltado dinner.Hubby thinks the price is a little high for the portion sizes, but I did not think they were excessive. Our server was pleasant, and she answered our questions about the food and their other 4 locations readily.This restaurant is small, but compact. It is on a busy street near the 5 freeway, and the parking lot fills up quickly.

We went here for my birthday earlier today and I am honestly a bit disappointed. I love inka mama's but this new location was a bit of a downer. The aji sauce was a bit watery. The bread was normal.My issue comes with asking for some room temperature water and not getting it until asking for it two more times. My go to dish is shrimp saltado, and this was just okay. I don't know how to explain it but saying it was fresh but not. The rice seemed a little old. The dish was missing that greatness I am used to. I also seemed rushed. They brought the check as we were eating even though there wasn't a rush inside. Then they picked up plates with bread and sauce even though it was still being eaten. Not sure why they wanted us out. Odd.

I lived in Tustin four years ago and imagine my surprise when I went back to visit and found this new restaurant there! I love Peruvian food but unfortunately have been disappointed several times. Not today, this place was outstanding and their seafood Saltado was perfect! Their empanadas were excellent too, we tried one of each, chicken and beef. Our server was so friendly, I think she may have been one of the owners because when I said I was so happy they had opened, she said it took a while because of all the paperwork and red tape. I wish this business all the success in the world. Great location right off the freeway, lots of parking and I love the vibe inside.

I came here with coworkers for lunch on a day I was craving Peruvian food. This is a great restaurant from the art of the walls to the great food. Of course I did the llomo saltado. They do the plate really good here. The green sauce makes it all the better! Don't forget to order yourself a inka cola to go with your meal. The service was great and the food came out at a relatively good time. We left more than satisfied. Absolutely delicious.

My family and I have been loyal customers of their South Coast Plaza location for years and we are so excited for this new location. On Saturday, we drove out for boba (next door) and realized Inka Mama's was finally open! Yay! We walked over and only had to wait 20 min (because we requested inside). Love the decor and the modern look. Service was fantastic from hostess to busier to server. We ordered usual lomo saltado with upgraded beef, beef empanadas and Maracuyá. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back.

Service was great. Food was delicious.. A little pricy for the atmosphere but place was clean and spacious. For sure going back.

This location is finally open!Clean and spacious, decent size dinning room and several tables on the patio. Came on a Wednesday night and it was very busy. Our server was very nice and the manager had great recommendations, like the lamb dish in a stew sauce was delicious! The rice and beans were a little bland for me but the rest of the dish made up for it. We also order the mix appetizer. It was a lot of food for just the two of us but it was worth it. Their version on "fried chicken" was very flavorful, along with the pickled onions. Can never go wrong with an empanada and their tamales were moist and filled with plenty of chicken. The lomo saltado had A LOT of onions, which was a bummer for my husband but he still enjoyed it. Will definitely come back to try more options from their menu!

Just opened this week!Food hit the spot and looking forward to seeing how this restaurant hits it's stride and hopefully be a staple in our future! Service was excellent albeit a bit slow during peak lunch rush. They working hard!

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The tables were nice and clean. The bread and sauce that came to the table were absolutely delicious! The service was with a smile and they made sure to keep checking on us. The main dishes were amazing as well. And the best thing of all was the dessert. It was a crepe with plantains and a pumpkin caramel ice cream. It was divine! This place is a gem!