Inka Mama’s
Inka Mama's is a Peruvian restaurant that offers a wide range of dishes for every palate. Located in Foothill Ranch, CA, this gem in the Foothill Ranch Towne Center provides a delightful dining experience. With options for delivery, takeout, reservations, and outdoor seating, Inka Mama's caters to various dining preferences.
The menu at Inka Mama’s is filled with delectable options, including appetizers like calamari frito, empanadas, ceviche, and causa. Their house specialties feature dishes like arroz con mariscos, jalea, and mama scampi that are sure to please seafood lovers. For beef enthusiasts, offerings like lomo saltado, combinado de carne, and bisteck encebollado are highlights. Chicken dishes such as saltado vainitas de pollo, arroz con pollo, and saltado de pollo showcase the flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Vegetarian options like ajiaco de vegetables and chaufa de vegetables provide flavorful choices for those who prefer plant-based dishes.
Customers rave about the quality and taste of the dishes at Inka Mama's. Reviews highlight the tenderloin lomo saltado, camaron al ajo, and plantain frijos as standout favorites. The consistency in food and service at Inka Mama's has earned praise from patrons, making it a go-to spot for authentic Peruvian cuisine.
From the complimentary bread with green sauce to the flavorful entrees and desserts like alfajores, Inka Mama's offers a culinary journey through Peruvian flavors. Whether you're dining in for lunch or dinner, Inka Mama's provides a memorable experience with exceptional food and service. If you're looking to explore the vibrant tastes of Peru, Inka Mama's is the place to be.
Inka Mama’s Menu
Location
Address: 26676 Portola Pkwy Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: (949) 951-6262
Business info
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- ReservationsNo
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- CasualYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Lunch, DinnerYes
- Private Lot ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- TVYes
- Wi-FiNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- Bike ParkingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Frances G.
This is a little gem nestled in the Foothill Ranch Towne Center. They also have locations in Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, Santa Ana, and Tustin, but I've only been to this one (so far). I came here with my family on a Tuesday evening, around 6:45pm. This was my second or third time dining here. I've ordered take out a couple of times over the years, and the food has been consistently good, so it was sad to see how empty it was (there was one other party inside). With changing times and dining preferences, and inflation to top it off, I'm assuming a lot of mall restaurants are on the same boat. I'm sure it's busier during lunch hours though. I do like the usual Peruvian fare such as mama scampi, saltados, and tallarines verdes, but one of my favorites here is the camaron al ajo (now $24.75). I showcased that in my last review 12 years ago, too, lol. It is shrimp sautéed in tangy garlic lime sauce served with rice and salad. We also ordered the calamari frito ($17.70) to start with. The calamari was good. Hot, crispy and tender. The tomato sarza criolla on top added a nice tang that cut the fried-ness (if that makes sense). The rice portion has gotten smaller on the camaron al ajo, but still had a generous amount of shrimp. I love tangy, so I love the sauce as well as the very tangy salad dressing. The shrimp this time was on the border of fresh/not as fresh, maybe because it's early in the week (I'm assuming that restaurants stock up towards the mid to end of the week to gear up for the weekend crowd), but I still slurped up the entire dish clean. Everyone else liked their dish, too. We totally ate up the complimentary bread with the green sauce, so I had to order a 16oz container of green sauce and extra bread to take home. Spicy and makes me sweat, but SO GOOD. Prices have definitely gone up and portion sizes slightly smaller so can't leisurely eat here, but still a good option for the occasional gatherings.
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Author: Daniel K.
Wow so impressed by the tenderloin lomo saltado! Probably one of the best that I've had. The meat was just so tender, so juicy and flavorful. It was perfect. Veggies and fries still crisp, but sauced and sautéed just the right amount without becoming a soggy mess. Pricing is pretty standard for this dish, especially with the quality meat. Worth the splurge ;) Located in a strip mall, nice area, plenty of parking. We ordered takeout, food was ready as promised, great service!
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Author: PT H.
This place is very consistent! Food and service were impeccable. Both items were superb. We also had their plantain frijos which was delicious too. We were the only ones who sat outside because of our dog yet they checked in on us so very often. You just have to give them a try. You'll not regret the choice!
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Author: Sue B.
We really enjoyed our meal here tonight. We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Saturday night, and there was plenty of seating. But by 6 PM, it was getting pretty full as it's not a large dining room. The service is friendly, and, once we ordered, the food came out piping hot in probably an under eight minutes. I enjoyed the Saltado with shrimp. I love that they throw french fries in it! It was very good. My husband liked his seafood fried rice. He got quite a bit so we took home half to enjoy for lunch the next day. We'll be back! We will be back to try some of the other dishes on the menu M.