Emelinas #2

Papa Rellena - 5/5 amazing flavor. The ratio of the mashed potato and filling was great. The crispness of the chopped onions with lemon base mixed in with every bit just seals the deal. we could have easily had 5 more of these but knew more was coming. - Quantity: 3.5/5 because it's one larger than average sized croquette. For the price this was not worth it.Tallarin Verde + Pollo Plancha - 5/5 flavor so good and buttery! The chicken was tender with some chimichurri over it and the green sauce on the pasta was delicious. Pasta itself was thin fettuccine and surprisingly very light! The combination of the chicken with pasta is well balanced in a bite!- Quantity: 5/5 we packed the left overs which would easily supplement 2 more mealsEl Borracho - 4/5 the flavor was very good but unfortunately it was a little more on the salty side for us. This was a recommendation. Again, if it was not salty for us then it would easily be a 5/5, no questions asked.- Quantity: 5/5 we packed the left overs which would easily supplement 2 more mealsAmbiance: 3/5 mellow hole in the wallStaff: 5/5 very friendly and attentive to their customers Cleanliness: 5/5Overall: 5/5 I would give more stars if I could given the flavor profile and quantity of the entrees.

This is a pleasant dining experience for sure. We always like Peruvian food as it has lots of seafood dish options. This is a no frill neighborhood diner type of place. However, the plating is pretty and appetizing which is a big plus. The food actuallytastes good didn't hurt either. LOL!!!Our mash potato appetizer with shrimp is on point. It's great that they don't put too much mayonnaise in it. The only thing is that I thought it included avocado per the menu, but ours didn't have it and when I asked the waitress, she just simply said they don't have avocado. ???We like our fish ceviche in a giant wine glass like glassware. It comes with plantain chips, toasted corn kernels and fresh corn kernels. I especially love the fresh corn kernels,they are big and satisfying. For the main courses, we have grilled fish. It's decent quality not dressed with too much sauce. The salad that comes with it hasabit too much white sauce.The sautéed filet mignon is decent as well. Though besides the taste of salt, the brown sauce doesn't really do much for me. I would say this place is of a good value for what get. I'll be coming back.

Relatively small restaurant with an average ambiance and open kitchen.We gotCausa de pollo:4/5: this is a mashed potato, mayo, chicken appetizer topped with a fried shrimp and some avocado. It's served cold and tastes exactly as one would expect potatoes, mayo, chicken etc to taste. There was nothing done to elevate it further though the fried shrimp on top was delish. The whole dish was a bright yellow color, I hope it was saffron and not some artificial food color!Chicken fried rice: 2/5: this was a disappointment. In addition to being extremely dry, the chicken was overcooked. Seafood paella: 3/5: a very seafood forward dish. The rice tasted like seafood as well. There were shrimp, fish, mussels, clams etc in it. It was topped with some sliced onions which added some vibrancy to the dish. Though it had a better flavor profile than the chicken fried rice, it was still not a great dish. The clams had a lot of sand as well.

For me it's everything. The food is amazing. The portions are good. The price compared to others is not bad either. I been to a few peruvian spots that give you small portions but charge like it's twice the amount given.All this and to top it off the customer service has been extremely good, hes waitress attended us with a smile and she was also very good about making sure she got our order well. So far I've felt very welcomed and like I'm coming to a a good friends home. The owner is kind and very welcoming. Thank you for making my birthday dinner with my family a beautiful memory.

This place is in a small strip mall on El Camino. It replaced another restaurant that had been here for years (Flamas?). They have inside seating and a couple table outside in the side. When we went for lunch there weren't many people there. I had the Peruvian paella and it was delicious and the seafood was fresh. I got the little cookie sandwich with caramel tasting filling in the center (can't remember the name). The food was great so I hope that they get more marketing so they can stay around.

This started out as a solid 5 star review...Yelp waitlist, but was NOT needed as there were almost no customers.Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well.Tallarin Saltado De Carne - Not on the menu, custom made this for me, and for $1 less than the Lomo Saltado! I was craving noodles. Many of the Peruvian restaurants I frequent have a noodle option. 5 stars for service. Then she asked if I like it spicy and brought me this amazing extra, extra hot green sauce! Loved it.Arroz Con Mariscos - Seafood Paella, so good and generous portions.We will have leftovers tomorrow for lunch. Thank you.A few cookie selections for dessert, see pictures.Atmosphere - Small location, indoor and outdoor seating.Open kitchen.Located in a strip mall with another two very successful restaurants = NO parking.There was always a car waiting for a space.And there are cars that just about park anywhere...We chose to stay away from these drivers and got a very good space a block away on the residential side of the street.Open 7 days a week from 11am to 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm.One clean unisex bathroomService - Okay, what started out as a 5 star experience dropped slightly as the evening went on. First of all, no customers... But the other two restaurants had a long wait list.Because it was so slow the 6 team members basically hung out with each other.I had to ask for stuff like water, extra napkins, etc. They gladly accommodated, but with 6 team members and almost no customers, I would expect 5 start service from start to finish. The good news is that they were having a good time, blasting their music, playing their playlist, singing, etc. I was happy for them.I can see how you can easily be 5 stars.Price - $53 + generous tip.Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2011 and since 2023 at this location and now with your 3 locations total.

Muy buena comida de mi tierra , lo mejor la copa borracha , ceviche mixto .La atención muy buena y amable

Wow sooo good! We ordered the ceviche, chicken tamal and 2 lomo saltados. I think serving wise they could be a little more generous but the quality is there. Will return but expect a lighter meal.

The filet milon dish was very tasty even though we asked for well done meat, the meat was well done but not tough, still manged to be soft and juicy. Five starsThe paella dish was good but too much rice and not enough seafood. The rice is tasty and well marinated. 4 stars

Emelinas offers some of the most authentic Peruvian flavors I've found in the Bay Area!The menu is packed with traditional dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and anticucho de corazón, all prepared with fresh ingredients and full of rich, bold flavors. While the prices are on the steeper side, the generous portions and quality of the food make it worth the cost. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere was great, the only suggestion is maybe to lower the volume of the music a bit as it should be more ambience (unless is a Friday/Saturday night!)