El Huarique Venice

On Washington Boulevard, a short distance from the boardwalk but on the Marina del Rey side, El Huarique Venice serves home-style Peruvian food in a small, busy restaurant. Rotisserie chicken shares the menu with ceviche, lomo saltado, rice, fried yuca and soups; the official menu also offers half chickens and plates with sides that can be shared. It is an alternative to the tacos and burgers along the boardwalk when visitors want to try Peruvian criollo flavours.

Recent comments praise juicy chicken, fresh ceviche, yuca and sauces, along with friendly service. The listing checked showed 4.5/5 from 459 reviews. Some main dishes on the menu cost more than twenty dollars, so it is not inexpensive for every order; to moderate the bill, compare a quarter chicken with two sides and shareable choices before ordering ceviche or lomo saltado. The official website says it has suspended orders through its own online store and directs customers to delivery services.

The restaurant is at 134 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; its website lists phone (310) 823-8000. From Venice Beach, walk south or take a bus along Washington Boulevard; the trip depends on your starting point and can take about 20 minutes on foot from the boardwalk. Recent directories list daily service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but confirm before setting out. We could not verify a regular buffet: this kitchen is better for sharing chicken and sides than for seeking an unlimited-price meal.