La Ronda Restaurant

A wonderful selection of riches, largely with corns Cerviche, calamari appetizers were perfect and ample fora party of 4. Had the seafood paella, full of seafood & saffron rice was tasty, yum. Will need to make this a regular stop when the n San Mateo. Friendly, attentive staff.

OMG what a wonderful find!! Little was visiting in town so we did a family dinner here and I'm SO HAPPY we did. The food and service was amazing!! I didn't take a pic of their bread and their sauce and butter but that as a starter was the BEST WAY to start the meal! Bread was a little warm, add the butter and the sauce (it was a bit spicy so you can decide how much spice you want) but so flavorful. Had to stop my self after eating the 2nd piece but I definitely could have had more!!We also ordered a liter of their Maracuya (Passion Fruit) to share and it was refreshing, delicious and not too sweet. A GREAT accompaniment to our meal!!So... we enjoy doing family style so everyone can try a bit of everything - let me go through our list...* Green Salad - A simple green salad with romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onions, avocado slices, cucumber and the most light and refreshing dressing. They say it's Italian dressing but it's not your typical one....* Ceviche Mixto - A seafood mix of red snapper, prawns, mussel and calamari served with lime juice, sweet potato, corn, fresh onion on top. VERY refreshing and tasty - Not a huge fan of the corn but everything else was just the right texture and flavor!* Mar Y Tierra - Medium Rare - SO GOOD and tasty... with the skewered tiger prawns and perfectly grilled top sirloin beef. They ask you how you want it cooked with is perfect. Came with Jasmine rice, green salad and fried cassava moot. DELISH!! The green salad was the same as what we ordered which was perfect...* Arroz Con Pollo - OK - this was my pick and the chicken was tender and juicy - but the RICE!! This is chicken sautéed with cilantro sauce mixed with rice. LOVED this dish - and to be honest - I'm not a cilantro fan - on Banh Mi sandos - I usually pull out all the cilantro - BUT there's something to be said when it becomes a sauce and added to the rice!! I totally filled up on the rice which they are super generous with... Not sure if we got half a chicken worth but it definitely was perfect to share... AND it comes * Salteado De Pescado - Fried red snapper strips with stir-fry with tomatoes, onions with French fries, served with Jasmine rice. This was a HUGE hit with everyone - the snapper strips were juice and tender which was surprising how the strips weren't very big - AND so flavorful. Not sure what the sauce is but it was one of the best dishes! I probably could have skipped the french fries and opted for more snapper! LOL...* Empanada Pollo - OK... SO we were SO FULL no one could cut into the Empanada... HOWEVER the little took it back with her and she said it was delicious. It's a good size. I wish I sized it with something - because if we ate it - it was a good taste for at least 5-6 people!! Next time for sure!!AND the service was friendly - constantly filling our water to the point hubby thought the kids weren't drinking their water cause they were always full! LOL... AND at the end even though we were full we got a box of the Cajita de alfajores to go and I'M SO GLAD we did... there's something about these cookies which are amazing... it's like light and sandy - with the touch of jelly filling - which isn't too sweet and a light dusting of powered sugar on top. I should have bought two boxes. The boxes have the perfect bite size cookies!!Can't wait to go back - and I'm DEFINITELY coming back. Parking is a bit of a challenge though - would recommend going down the street on the BevMo side - there's some there.

I was aware of La Ronda Restaurant when they opened early 2023, and boy do I regret not going then because what I thought could be a neighborhood go-to turned into just another expensive generic white cloth Peruvian place. One of the dishes we ordered is $10 more expensive than what it was under two years ago... inflation isn't supposed to be that exponential. Most prices are $5 more. And while I'm okay with paying a premium on good food, I find better value and dishes elsewhere in this area - even at luxe places at Hillsdale.If I didn't think about the price, I think La Ronda is middle of the road based on the other Peruvian places I've eaten at in the bay. We were started off with complimentary cold bread, butter, and a spicy green chili sauce that gives painful tongue tingles. I'm surprised by the amount of people raving about the green sauce as it was REALLY spicy, and I eat a lot of spicy food. There were only two tables dining when we went for an early dinner, and the ambience was very quiet.- Anticucho De CorazonOur first order and my favorite dish, though my father thought the beef heart was too tough. It seemed normal to me - it's a bit chewy but also tastes like well marinated steak portions, except offal style; thoughtfully sweet but more smoky, savory, and well charred, almost like Chinese char siu. It accompanied a flavored boil potato piece, fresh Peruvian corn, and a delicious creamy tangy sauce.- Tamales (pork)It's a single large tamale that comes with fresh shredded onions. I was pleasantly surprised by this rendition, as the masa dough was very flavorful and even orange colored from the spices. You have a choice of pork or chicken, and the pork was oddly pressed together into a brick form. The corn dough was more impressive than the filling.- Churrasco a la ParrillaBland New York steak requested medium rare, and it was appropriately medium rare, on the rarer side. The fries weren't too crispy, the rice was acceptable, and roast zucchini, squash, and carrots seemed questionably steamed.- La Ronda MarinaOverpriced but gives a sample of two ceviches, fried seafood, and arroz con marisco intended to feed two people. The La Ronda Plate would have been a way better deal since it's a slightly smaller version, and you don't need the two ceviches since they tasted the same... as in I was trying to figure out the difference but gave up so combined them. I will say though that the fried cancha (corn nuts) were really good, and the amount of ceviche was generous, but I've had better in the peninsula. The fried seafood part disappointed me because it was overcooked - the calamari was not bouncy, and the mussels were super shrunk into the shell; the fried red snapper was alright at least, as well as the paella style seafood rice.- Pasta Fruto De MarIt's a creamy tomato seafood pasta. The mussels were again poorly cooked so that the meat was ultra stuck to the shell; you can even see it in my photo. It was otherwise good - just a bit creamier and with extra Peruvian spices compared to its Italian counterpart.- Chicha MoradaWe got half a liter which was enough for four people. It's one of the better ones I've had, as it was nicely sweet and fruity with finely chopped apple or pear - I couldn't tell since they were so tiny.The server also recommended their picante de mariscos to accompany our platter, so if I ever come back, I'll try that. As much as I wanted to like this place since I live ten minutes away, I was underwhelmed by what I ate, especially with the overcooked seafood at a high price point.

Peruvian food is one of my favourite cuisines...Been a fan since when I moved to Florida and found some amazing spots... now. I just gotta take a trip to Peru! lolI'm always on the hunt for Peruvian. I've actually came here within the first month they opened, been here several times since then. I'm happy to say I haven't gotten anything bad or been disappointed! The venue is cozy, yet inviting. I noticed they updated the interior with some new decor on the walls since they opened. Parking is a challenge, not many spaces out in front, nor is there a dedicated parking lot. I usually have to find parking somewhere close and then walk over...so good luck! #PeruvianEats:~ Complimentary Bread w/ Butter & Sauce - 4.5/5Fresh Bread & homemade Chimichurri sauce.~ Chicha Morada - 4/5Purple Corn Drink. Not too sweet.~ Leche De Tigre - 4.5/5So good! Tangy, tasty and mouthwatering flavors...I have no idea how this is made. I'm a big fan. I do wish the serving size was a bit bigger.~ La Ronda Plate - 5/5Rejoice seafood lovers. A little bit of everything for you is on the plate; a combination plate of fried Calamari, Fish Ceviche and seafood rice.~ Bistec À Lo Pobre - 4/5Peruvian Steak with an egg and Fried Plantains.~ Aji de Galleana - 4/5A very good Aji de Gallena. For some reason this is still a secret menu item, it's NOT listed on the menu. You have to ask the staff for it, and sometimes they run out. ~ Yuca Frita - 4/5Your standard fried Yuca Fries.~ Jalea Mixta - 4/5Great way to sample all the fried seafood here. A little bit of everything, fish, Calamari, Tiger prawn. Perfectly fired, not too oily or soggy. ~ Maracuya - 4/5Passion fruit Juice. Not too sweet. There was actual Passion Fruit pulp on the bottom! I'm already a regular here...and it will probably stay that way.

The antecuchos and traditional ceviche take me back to Lima, Peru. This restaurant Carrie's traditional Peruvian beer, Cusqueña/Pilsen. Cusqueña pairs perfectly with the ceviche and a pisco sour.

A delightful spot for authentic Peruvian food. | Food | Great flavors and lots of seafood vareties. My favorite from the meal was the garlic butter shrimp, probably cuz how much I love garlic! The other dishes were good too - the Aji de Gallina was quite unique, as a creamy shredded chicken dish. | Location | Brightly lit, it felt like a neighborhood spot that those-in-the-know goes to for authentic Peruvian food & drinks. There's street parking in front of the restaurant; and if it's full, there're parking spots just on the next street down (by BevMo) or in the block behind the restaurant. | Service | Casual, friendly service!

It was delicious, service was good and we will come back for more to have different dishes

We've been back to La Rhonda multiple times, and every visit has been a delightful experience. This last visit, I brought my family along, and they enjoyed the food so much that the table was unusually quiet--not from lack of conversation, but because everyone was too busy savoring the delicious dishes.The atmosphere at La Rhonda is warm and inviting, and the service is always top-notch. The food never disappoints, with each dish bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. It's the kind of place where you can't help but dive right into your meal, leaving little time for anything else.We can't wait for our next visit to La Rhonda. If you're looking for a restaurant that consistently delivers amazing food and a great dining experience, this is the place to be.

I'm not surprised by the high ratings that this restaurant has as I enjoyed the meal and the restaurant vibes itself. I went to the restaurant with a party of 6 coworkers and ordered a ton of stuff and mostly enjoyed everything.[[ Location ]]It's located on a busy road and is unassuming at first look. Since we walked there, I'm not sure where the best parking is but from other reviews it looks like they have parking in the residential area nearby.[[ Restaurant / Service ]]The waiters were super friendly and knew the menu well so they could give good suggestions. I also like how the restaurant itself looked. Kind of felt like a nice old-school vibe and perfect place for a lunch / dinner date.[[ Food ]]Since we had a large party we ordered the following food:Appetizers:1.) Camaron al Ajillo2.) Calamar FritoEntrees:1.) Ceviche Mixto2.) Ceviche Tradicional3.) Lomo Saltado4.) Pasta de CamaronesDrinks:1.) Maracuya (Passion Fruit) 1L DrinksDesserts:A ton of desserts but I'm not sure exactly which ones.Overall, I would say the following:1.) The Ceviche Tardicional / Ceviche Mixto are similar in taste. I would just choose one of them next time instead of 22.) The Maracuya Drink 1L fit about 6 full glasses so it's a good amount to share with the group3.) Both Appetizers were delicious and I would highly recommend it4.) The Lomo Saltado's meat (beef) was very dry. This was the one dish I took a bite of and didn't try again.[[ Conclusion ]]Overall it was a pretty enjoyable meal and I don't mind coming back at all.

11/3/23 Zach's parents were in town and we wanted to try out a new restaurant with them. We made a reservation at La Ronda for 4 people. We parked down right in front of the restaurant. When we got there, we were seated right away and it smelled so good when we walked in.Since we don't normally get Peruvian food, we asked the waiter for any suggestions and he was very knowledgeable about the menu.Here's what we got:- Chicken empanada (to share)- Beef empanada (to share)- Calamari (to share)- Picante de mariscos (mine)Zach's parents shared the beef empanada and Zach and I shared the chicken one. I'm not normally a fan of raisins, but the chicken empanada had them and they actually tasted really good! I didn't get pictures or the names of what Zach and his parents got, but I remember that they were all very pleased with their meals. I was also very satisfied with my dish. The Picante de mariscos has a lot of seafood and it wasn't as spicy as advertised which was perfectly fine with me. I like that the rice was set to the side so it wouldn't get soggy from the soup. There was a nice variety of seafood in the dish and seasoned perfectly. I am definitely looking forward to coming back.