Machu Picchu Boston

We've been going since 2008. Always an excellent meal--usually we go for lunch. Fresh ingredients, authentic Peruvian flavors, lovely staff--especially Carlos and Lily. Occasional specials like picarones (sweet potato/squash donut) and festive parties and brunches with distinct menus and live music or a DJ. The menu changes a little bit over the years, with most of the classics remaining. I really miss the Chupe de Camarones and the Papa Rellena! Please bring back those delicious dishes soon. The photo attached is of the Parihuela--a spicy seafood stew that is out of this world amazing! Check out their sister restaurant Machu Chicken across the street for rotisserie chicken and mucho mas!

I was here at 5:30pm on a Tuesday so it was not busy at all. Service was fantastic. My waiter was very attentive and friendly. He was looking up pictures of food to show me sizes and what it came with. Food was fantastic. The tamal was huge; almost double the size of a “regular” tamale. There was a big chunk of pork in it as well. The Pescado A Lo Macho was amazing. Lots of seafood and the sauce is worth it.

Whether you go in-person or order uber eats like I did tonight….this is the best Peruvian food I’ve had to date! Get the empanada! And always end it off with the mouthwatering tres leches cake. The service is fantastic and will make you feel like home. Already my second time ordering this week and truly cant get enough of this place. Highly recommended would be an understatement. Just go

Overall it's a great experience considering the friendly staff. But it's not the authentic Peruvian dishes one anticipate when ypu go to a restaurant so native in its nature to Peru. Adding a service charge for a party of over 4 people is so Europian to me, we give a generous amount of tips here in America but when I realize I have been charged already, then my appetite to tip is taken away.

Minor about the food the steak came medium versus medium rare. I flagged down the waiter and they brought me a new steak right away at my preferred cook. Green spaghetti was delicious. Service was good, they checked up on me. They give peruvian corn nuts as complementary appetizer with delicious. Ambiance was great with a mix of Cumbia. Happy birthday was very special for the neighboring table.