Coya Peruvian

This is THE BEST Peruvian restaurant in the central coast. I had the ceviche and I was blown away. I’ve been all over the US and was raised in Peru, and hands down this place is such a gem in SLO county. It’s definitely a must, specially their imported Peruvian lagers!

Beautiful presentation of a beautiful meal! I have never tried Ceviche, and my mind was blown by all the fresh flavors. I can’t stop thinking about this meal! Friendly and quick service, the owner is very sweet, she spoke with us and the other patio table. We are from KS so this fresh seafood was such a treat. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

The food there was amazing! We also ordered the ice cream, very delicious. The service is quite good, they are very friendly. Also love the music there.

You will not regret coming here! It’s delicious, the food is full of flavor even the white rice has a delicious taste! The food is always served hot and everything you will not be disappointed.

High quality authentic Peruvian food served by Peruvians. I've visited Peru. I did not try the ceviche yet.

Amazing dish. Love the environment and the restaurant atmosphere is so cute and well done. It really enhances the culture of downtown SLO

Fabulous food. We have been to Peru. The dishes are just as amazing. The pisco sour is sublime. We will be back!!!

The ceviche and piso sours were amazing! Additionally, the service was amazing and the waiters were very kind. The interior was beautiful.

Delicious flavors and amazing food. We ordered the ceviche and salad with chicken as well as the chicken skewers. The potatos that came with the skewers were one of the favorite things we had! So tasty and soft! The ceviche and salad were both flavorful and really good! Highly recommend this place!

The food was really good and the service was just a great. The restaurants looks amazing and great effort went into it.

We had a wonderful late afternoon lunch and the food was all delicious! The service was delightful- people who really loved the restaurant- just what you would want in someone who works in hospitality. Had a chance to meet the owner, Catalina, who was preparing all the great dishes. Don't miss it!

If you want to eat a delicious Pollo a la brasa Peruvian style in San Luis Obispo, you have to go to COYA restaurant is this little Gem the flavor and food was amazing . Catalina and her personal were very sweet with the customer. I definitely recommend you to try this place.

The food was delicious! We ordered so much food between the 6 of us and shared our dishes. Everything was delicious! We especially liked the ceviche, curry chicken and ossobuco!! Delicious! And order a Pisco Sour drink. So good!

Catalina is an excellent chef and the hostess with the mostest! Come here for authentic and delicious Peruvian cuisine! You’ll be glad you did! Sorry I didn’t take a picture before eating l, but as you you can see…we devoured it! 😄

New restaurant with fun Peruvian themed murals, big stuffed animal llamas, and delicious food! We had chaufa with chicken and tallarin with chicken, are both were excellent! They were served hot, with yummy flavors including ginger and lime. The chicken was tender and plentiful. We loved the comfort atmosphere and the friendly staff. We met the talented chef and look forward to going back.

The food was full of flavor and the presentation was beautiful. Outside dining was enjoyable.

We stopped in for an early lunch and were blown away by the quality of the food and the wonderful personable service. We tried the ceviche, beef empanadas and chaufa and all were absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend this restaurant as the food was excellent quality and very reasonably priced with a good size portion.

Found this place on Yelp and glad we stopped by. The food was delicious and delivered if you’re looking for classic lomo saltado. My wife got the combo aji de gallons and lomo saltado and loved it. She paired it with the sangria roja made with chicha morada. We finished it up with the lucuma which is fantastic, taste similar to caramel but with its own flavor. Give it a shot if your around, you won’t be disappointed.

What can I say? One of the best restaurants I've ever experienced. The ambiance was out of the world, it was full of detailed information about Peruvian culture, it had murals and a dance room. The waiter was polite and friendly and the owner was attentive and stopped by to make sure we were happy. I ordered Causa con Lomo, Ceviche, and surprisingly they got Carapulcra and for those who know what dish is this, I have to order it. Everything was delicious, the portions were good and fulfilling compared to other peruvian restaurants I tried in SLO. By the time I realized I didn't take pics at the beginning our dishes were empty and I couldn't take pictures. For dessert, I got ice cream of lucuma and it was a treat. I will definitely come back next time I visit SLO.

If you’re debating on trying this place, I want to assure you that what you’ll find at this place is pure authenticity, quality, and love. You could tell the food was made with love and very fresh ingredients. I left each plate clean. Along with the food, service and atmosphere, Catalina’s story is inspiring and she embodies the idea of not giving up and pursuing what you love. Thank you for the amazing experience COYA Peruvian Food.

I had to try Lomo Saltado and an Inca Kola to gauge and compare my experience and I was blown away by the flavors. My server was Alex and provided some recommendations to raise the spice level to my taste and gave me some rocoto with the warning that it was hot and I’m glad he said that as I was about to pour it over my rice. The music selection paired well with the atmosphere. Chef Catalina came over to ask how my food was and I told her that I would be back! Highly recommend this place if you are in for a treat!!!!

Restaurant is clean, with friendly service, and delicious food. Thank you to the server who patiently explained to us the menu, made some recommendation and was very attentive and friendly. The Chef/ Owner also came out to check on us after they delivered our order. I cannot claim that the food is authentic as I am not an expert on Peruvian food and I think I only had a handful of times that I had their food. But I can attest that the food that we had our all very flavorful, with layers of flavor and textures. Each dish we tried are different in flavor profile as the other. Portions and price are reasonable. We will definitely comeback.

I went to visit family and this place was highly recommended- it did not disappoint! Every dish was fantastic, particularly loved the ceviches. The ambience was chill and it is lovely inside.

We ordered ceviche coya, papas a la huancaína and ají de gallina. Everything was incredibly delicious! The service was great too. Highly recommend.

This restaurant was absolutely amazing from its food to its service. The owner served us throughout the entire experience and took time to explain each dish. She went as far as to teach us her culture and some of the peruvian language. Highly recommend giving this place a chance if you’re in the area!!

The paella was delicious , if you are in the area, don’t forget to stop by!

My dad and I stopped in for lunch drawn in by the wonderful aromas wafting out. Once my dad got over the fact that they hadn't yet gotten a liquor license for a pisco sour, we settled in for a wonderful lunch. The food was wonderfully flavored and very tender. The waiter spoke with pride about the new restaurant and the chef's work to open this location. Will definitely be coming back!

Me and my husband came to Morro Bay for vacation, but looking for food I went to good the best food in the area, so I found this restaurant as one of the best in the are, we drove 18 min, for the food, was a delicious experience, is an authentic Peruvian food, I got the Lomo Saltado and my husband grill chicken, everything was yummy, the owner and server are very friendly and the environment has amazing vibes. I love it 😀

Jennifer Selga

I went to visit family and this place was highly recommended- it did not disappoint! Every dish was fantastic, particularly loved the ceviches. The ambience was chill and it is lovely inside.

Kelley Costello

My dad and I stopped in for lunch drawn in by the wonderful aromas wafting out. Once my dad got over the fact that they hadn't yet gotten a liquor license for a pisco sour, we settled in for a wonderful lunch. The food was wonderfully flavored and very tender. The waiter spoke with pride about the new restaurant and the chef's work to open this location. Will definitely be coming back!

Hailie

Amazing dish. Love the environment and the restaurant atmosphere is so cute and well done. It really enhances the culture of downtown SLO

Patricia S Harris

Fabulous food. We have been to Peru. The dishes are just as amazing. The pisco sour is sublime. We will be back!!!

Connor Celum

The ceviche and piso sours were amazing! Additionally, the service was amazing and the waiters were very kind. The interior was beautiful.

Karen Pravia

Me and my husband came to Morro Bay for vacation, but looking for food I went to good the best food in the area, so I found this restaurant as one of the best in the are, we drove 18 min, for the food, was a delicious experience, is an authentic Peruvian food, I got the Lomo Saltado and my husband grill chicken, everything was yummy, the owner and server are very friendly and the environment has amazing vibes. I love it 😀

Rick

What can I say? One of the best restaurants I've ever experienced. The ambiance was out of the world, it was full of detailed information about Peruvian culture, it had murals and a dance room. The waiter was polite and friendly and the owner was attentive and stopped by to make sure we were happy. I ordered Causa con Lomo, Ceviche, and surprisingly they got Carapulcra and for those who know what dish is this, I have to order it. Everything was delicious, the portions were good and fulfilling compared to other peruvian restaurants I tried in SLO. By the time I realized I didn't take pics at the beginning our dishes were empty and I couldn't take pictures. For dessert, I got ice cream of lucuma and it was a treat. I will definitely come back next time I visit SLO.

Noah’s Creature Adventures

Found this place on Yelp and glad we stopped by. The food was delicious and delivered if you’re looking for classic lomo saltado. My wife got the combo aji de gallons and lomo saltado and loved it. She paired it with the sangria roja made with chicha morada. We finished it up with the lucuma which is fantastic, taste similar to caramel but with its own flavor. Give it a shot if your around, you won’t be disappointed.

Brian Torres

If you’re debating on trying this place, I want to assure you that what you’ll find at this place is pure authenticity, quality, and love. You could tell the food was made with love and very fresh ingredients. I left each plate clean. Along with the food, service and atmosphere, Catalina’s story is inspiring and she embodies the idea of not giving up and pursuing what you love. Thank you for the amazing experience COYA Peruvian Food.

Carlos Alvarado

I had to try Lomo Saltado and an Inca Kola to gauge and compare my experience and I was blown away by the flavors. My server was Alex and provided some recommendations to raise the spice level to my taste and gave me some rocoto with the warning that it was hot and I’m glad he said that as I was about to pour it over my rice. The music selection paired well with the atmosphere. Chef Catalina came over to ask how my food was and I told her that I would be back! Highly recommend this place if you are in for a treat!!!!

Kain Tayo

Restaurant is clean, with friendly service, and delicious food. Thank you to the server who patiently explained to us the menu, made some recommendation and was very attentive and friendly. The Chef/ Owner also came out to check on us after they delivered our order. I cannot claim that the food is authentic as I am not an expert on Peruvian food and I think I only had a handful of times that I had their food. But I can attest that the food that we had our all very flavorful, with layers of flavor and textures. Each dish we tried are different in flavor profile as the other. Portions and price are reasonable. We will definitely comeback.

alex

This restaurant was absolutely amazing from its food to its service. The owner served us throughout the entire experience and took time to explain each dish. She went as far as to teach us her culture and some of the peruvian language. Highly recommend giving this place a chance if you’re in the area!!

Laura Vela

We ordered ceviche coya, papas a la huancaína and ají de gallina. Everything was incredibly delicious! The service was great too. Highly recommend.

We absolutely love Coya! We have been there over 10 times in the past year—half of the time we’ve brought friends to introduce them to the delicious food and the friendly, professional, and relaxed atmosphere. Tonight we had a seafood appetizer served in shells with a small flame in the center. I don’t remember the name of it but it was so savory! Each time we’ve been there, the food has been amazing. We have yet to be disappointed with any of our choices. And whenever they have the Lucuma Ice Cream, we are sure to order that. The Lucuma fruit adds a lovely caramel/butterscotch flavor to the ice cream. We highly recommend! ❤️

Food was fantastic, service was good. For reference it was the day after Christmas and EVERY SINGLE restaurant in town was packed (1-2 hour wait). They told us it would be an hour but seated us at the bar and took great care of us. The staff was super nice and accommodating even though they were very clearly slammed. Had some great chats with them. The ceviche was fantastic and the octopus was cooked perfectly. 11/10 recommended

Perfect place to dine early New Year's Eve. The cerviche was delicious, the pisco reminded us of Lima, and the dinner entrees were awesome. The servers were top notch. My only regret is that we discovered Coya on our last night in SLO. I could have eaten there multiple times. But we'll be back.

Had dinner on Monday night so it was not busy and we got right in. We sat on the patio which is right on the street. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. We started with the ceviche and I had the paella which was filling and nicely spicy. We had ice cream for dessert which was wonderful and a reason to go back on its own. We will definitely go again as there are some other things on the menu we want to try.

Donna Staub

Perfect place to dine early New Year's Eve. The cerviche was delicious, the pisco reminded us of Lima, and the dinner entrees were awesome. The servers were top notch. My only regret is that we discovered Coya on our last night in SLO. I could have eaten there multiple times. But we'll be back.

Patrick Kong

Food was fantastic, service was good. For reference it was the day after Christmas and EVERY SINGLE restaurant in town was packed (1-2 hour wait). They told us it would be an hour but seated us at the bar and took great care of us. The staff was super nice and accommodating even though they were very clearly slammed. Had some great chats with them. The ceviche was fantastic and the octopus was cooked perfectly. 11/10 recommended

First time having Peruvian food, overall the restaurant is very cute and the food was pretty good. The chicken skewers appetizer was okay, the chicken was kind of dry and very little of it. As well as the Saltado de pollo, I’m pretty sure there’s only 2 small chicken tenderloins in the entire meal. I was disappointed how much tomatoes and onions there were compared to such small amount of chicken. The sauces were delicious, my husband loved the ceviche and the veal shank, the fried rice with beef was delicious too. They seemed to have plenty of meat in those meals and appetizers. For $26, let’s have at least pieces of chicken tenderloins in the meal. The “fries” are roasted potato strips. Our meal with 2 appetizers and 3 entrees with tip was $176. Pricey for what you get imo.

The food and the environment were splendid You can tell the chef's really care about what they're doing here genuine authentic flavors made with love.

Review: Authentic Peruvian Food in a Great Setting I had a great meal at Coya, a new Peruvian restaurant with a warm inviting atmosphere and a solid selection of traditional dishes. The cute stuffed llamas added to the Peruvian décor that added to the experience. The menu offered a good variety, including ceviche clásico, lomo saltado, and aji de gallina. Each dish was well-prepared and flavorful. The Alfajores for dessert were a nice way to end the meal. Service was friendly and efficient, with staff happy to offer recommendations. The food arrived promptly and was nicely presented. Overall, Coya is a great spot for authentic Peruvian cuisine in a comfortable setting. I will definitely be back soon.

Malka K

Review: Authentic Peruvian Food in a Great Setting I had a great meal at Coya, a new Peruvian restaurant with a warm inviting atmosphere and a solid selection of traditional dishes. The cute stuffed llamas added to the Peruvian décor that added to the experience. The menu offered a good variety, including ceviche clásico, lomo saltado, and aji de gallina. Each dish was well-prepared and flavorful. The Alfajores for dessert were a nice way to end the meal. Service was friendly and efficient, with staff happy to offer recommendations. The food arrived promptly and was nicely presented. Overall, Coya is a great spot for authentic Peruvian cuisine in a comfortable setting. I will definitely be back soon.

Melissa Barajas

First time having Peruvian food, overall the restaurant is very cute and the food was pretty good. The chicken skewers appetizer was okay, the chicken was kind of dry and very little of it. As well as the Saltado de pollo, I’m pretty sure there’s only 2 small chicken tenderloins in the entire meal. I was disappointed how much tomatoes and onions there were compared to such small amount of chicken. The sauces were delicious, my husband loved the ceviche and the veal shank, the fried rice with beef was delicious too. They seemed to have plenty of meat in those meals and appetizers. For $26, let’s have at least pieces of chicken tenderloins in the meal. The “fries” are roasted potato strips. Our meal with 2 appetizers and 3 entrees with tip was $176. Pricey for what you get imo.

Andrew Unks

The food and the environment were splendid You can tell the chef's really care about what they're doing here genuine authentic flavors made with love.

This is my second meal at Coya. The food is good but could be great. Ceviche is high quality but a bit too salty. Cancha is a Peruvian staple cooked/ popped corn that should be an appetizer. Small amount came with ceviche but they wanted to charge $6 for small bowl of more. Empanadas was not cooked through. Filling was good lomo style. Yuca appetizers came after dinner and we’re not cooked fully and we’re not crispy. Chicken dish called Ají de Gallina was we’ll done with right creamy spice. Lomo Saltado Tri tip steak was well balanced. Good quality rice. Seafood Chaufa, a Peruvian fried Rice did not have the authentic seasoning and was soggy. Chica morada, sweet purple corn drink was very good but whipped to level that 2/3 of glass was foam. My last visit we got a seafood stew that had shrimp that were too old. When I gave that feedback it was not taken well. I hope they can improve. I’d like to try it one more time.

I ate at this restaurant today and while I did enjoy the food, for a lunch they charged us $130 for two people! I would say the lower star reviews are more accurate of our experience than the higher reviews. It was so cold and the doors were wide open. It’s winter even if it’s California. We had two drinks two entrees and plantain starters. I really wanted to like this place. Hope this review is helpful.

Ashley Goldlist

I ate at this restaurant today and while I did enjoy the food, for a lunch they charged us $130 for two people! I would say the lower star reviews are more accurate of our experience than the higher reviews. It was so cold and the doors were wide open. It’s winter even if it’s California. We had two drinks two entrees and plantain starters. I really wanted to like this place. Hope this review is helpful.

encoleon1

This is my second meal at Coya. The food is good but could be great. Ceviche is high quality but a bit too salty. Cancha is a Peruvian staple cooked/ popped corn that should be an appetizer. Small amount came with ceviche but they wanted to charge $6 for small bowl of more. Empanadas was not cooked through. Filling was good lomo style. Yuca appetizers came after dinner and we’re not cooked fully and we’re not crispy. Chicken dish called Ají de Gallina was we’ll done with right creamy spice. Lomo Saltado Tri tip steak was well balanced. Good quality rice. Seafood Chaufa, a Peruvian fried Rice did not have the authentic seasoning and was soggy. Chica morada, sweet purple corn drink was very good but whipped to level that 2/3 of glass was foam. My last visit we got a seafood stew that had shrimp that were too old. When I gave that feedback it was not taken well. I hope they can improve. I’d like to try it one more time.

I stopped in on a Saturday night and there were only a few guests inside. The cashier at the register informed us that the chef "left" and he didn't know why, so were going to have to wait for 20 minutes for the chef to come back. We thought "Okay, maybe we'll just have a drink while we wait". So we were seated in the middle of two very dirty tables and we waited for 15 minutes, nobody showed up to offer water or a drink. We had the feeling that the whole meal was going to be like that so we just walked out without ordering. If there’s no chef to cook and no server to serve, it doesn’t feel like a functioning restaurant.

I guess I'll give this place 1 star even though I've never eaten here? I made reservations online for SATURDAY night 1/3. The reservations were taken, but the place was not open. I saw in some reviews that maybe I should check to make sure they were actually open, but I figured, it's Saturday night, they must be open right? Pretty strange frankly, I mean, who can afford a Higuera St restaurant and not be open on a Saturday night. Maybe I'll try it one day, but I'm sour now

My experience at this restaurant was awful. They falsely advertise that they are serving a veal shank for the Seco. It was bone in rib. The ceviche was advertised as Halibut on the menu but it tasted like Swai with way too much Garlic. The Aji de Gallina was served cold. The Aji was microwaved and brought back out. Our guest that ate the Aji was prescribed Cipro the following day. Be Careful