El Rocoto Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Rocoto, a delightful Peruvian haven nestled in Gardena, CA. Specializing in breakfast and brunch, this casual dining spot offers a robust menu featuring vibrant flavors and authentic dishes. Highlights include the ever-popular Lomo Saltado, a savory stir-fry of Angus tenderloin, and the comforting Aji de Gallina, a creamy chicken dish infused with aji amarillo sauce. For seafood lovers, the Pescado a lo Macho is a must-try, featuring succulent shrimp and scallops bathed in a rich, creamy pepper sauce.

  • Vegan Options: Delight in creative dishes like the Saltado de Vegetables.
  • Appetizers: Don't miss the Jalea, a crispy seafood medley perfect for sharing.
  • Convenience: Excellent delivery and takeout options make it easy to enjoy these delicacies at home.

With its inviting atmosphere and eclectic menu, El Rocoto is a culinary gem that celebrates Peruvian culture. Bring your family and savor the flavors of Peru today!

Main

Seco Carne

Braised beef short rib, cilantro beer sauce, canario beans, salsa criolla, rice

$26.00

Lomo Saltado

Stir-fry tenderloin angus, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes with rice. Most popular dish!

$22.00

Aji de Gallina

Shredded chicken in aji amarillo and walnuts creamy sauce with potatoes and rice

$20.00

Saltado de Pollo

Stir-fry chicken with onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes and rice. Free range chicken

$18.00

Seco de Cordero

Braised lamb shank in cilantro beer sauce with Peruvian beans and rice

$24.00

Quinotto Lomo

Stir-fry beef tnederloin, onions, tomatoed with Peruvian corn quinoa risotto huancaina

$26.00

Malaya con Ocopa

Braised skirt steak in aji panca sauce, potatoes in ocopa creamy sauce, salsa criolla and rice

$24.00

Carne a la Parrilla Encebollada

Grilled ribeye angus steak (or chicken), topped with sauteed onions, tomatoes and rice. Protein Choice: Chicken, Ribeye Steak $5

$25.00

Carne a Lo Pobre

Grilled ribeye angus steak (or chicken), fried plantain, egg, fried potatoes, chimichurri, huancaina sauce, salad and rice. Protein Choice: Chicken, Ribeye Steak $3

$26.00

Suprema de Pollo o Carne

Breaded chicken or beef with rice and salad

$21.00

Saltado de Vegetables

Stir-fry vegetables, fried potatoes and rice

$17.00

Tallarines Verde con Huancaina

Pesto spaghetti with papa huancaina

$19.00

Quinotto

Sauteed mushrooms and Peruvian corn over aji amarillo quinotto

$19.00

Tacu Tacu Especial

stir fry tenderloin angus, onions, tomatoes, plantain, rice mixed mashed canario beans,eggs,salsa criolla

$26.00

Pescado a lo Macho

Shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops and octopus with aji amarillo creamy sauce on fish fillet with rice

$25.00

Pescado Frito

Pan fried fish, salsa criolla, salad, rice

$22.00

Pescado Sudado

Poached fish fillet with onions, tomatoes, with aji pancha white wine sauce and rice

$22.00

Pescado a Vapor

Steamed fish with shitake mushrooms, ginger, green onions and soy sauce

$22.00

Seco de Pescado Camarones

White fish and shrimp stew in cilantro beer sauce, yucca and rice

$25.00

Quinotto Chorrillano

Pan-fried fish, aji amarillo Peruvian corn quinoa risotto, chorrillana sauce

$26.00

Picante de Mariscos

Seafood in aji panca creamy sauce and rice

$24.00

Mariscos a la Parrilla

Grilled seafood, aji panca huacatay beer sauce

$24.00

Saltado de Mariscos

Stir-fry seafood, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes and steamed rice

$24.00

Camaron al Ajo

Jumbo shrimp in a butter and garlic sauce with asparagus and rice

$25.00

Tacu Tacu de Mariscos

seafood aji Amarillo creamy sauce, rice mixed mashed canario beans, salsa criolla

$26.00

Fish & Seafood

Appetizer & Craving

Jalea

Fried fish, shrimp, scallops, squid, and mussels with salsa criolla, cancha and tartar sauce

$23.00

Pulpo Parrilla

Grilled octopus with aji limo, mint and ginger chimichurri

$18.00

Chicharron de Pollo Criollo

Deep fried marinated chicken pieces, salsa criolla and aji amarillo aioli

$13.00

Ensalada Mixta

Spring mix salad with Peruvian corn, quinoa, queso fresco and passion fruit dressing

$14.00

Chicharron Calamari

Fried calamari with salsa criolla and tartar sauce

$14.00

Yuquita dos Salsas

Fried Yuca with huancaina and ocopa sauce

$12.00

Pulpo al Olivo

Sliced octopus, Peruvian corn, in botija olive sauce

$18.50

Tamal

Chicken or pork Tamal, served with salsa criolla

$12.00

Papa Huancaina

Sliced potatoes topped with aji amarillo-feta cheese sauce, botija olive and boiled egg

$12.00

Papa Rellena

Potato croquettes stuffed with beef picadillo served with salsa criolla and huancaina sauce

$12.00

Wonton Frito

Fried wontons stuffed with shrimp, pork and chicken with tamarindo sauce

$14.00

Trio Causitas

Three causitas, whipped potato with aji amarillo. Crab meat, tuna tartare and chicken

$14.00

Beef Heart Anticuchos

$14.00

Beef Anticuchos

$15.00

Chicken Anticuchos

$13.00

Anticuchos

Cebiches

Exotica Cebiche

Ahi tuna, pulpo, leche de tigre

$17.00

Pescado Cebiche

Halibut in leche de tigre, Peruvian corn and glazed sweet potato yam

$18.00

Mixto Cebiche

Halibut, shrimp, octopus and squid in leche de tigre, Perucian corn and glazed sweet potato yam

$17.00

Tuna Cebiche

Tuna, crispy quinoa, cucumbers, avocado and nikkei sauce

$18.00

Crocante Cebiche

Halubut in aji amarillo, leche de tigre on top of fried calamari, cancha and glazed sweet potatoes

$19.00

Tallarin Verde

Breaded chicken or beef steak, pesto spaghetti with parmesan cheese

$20.00

Fettuccine a la Huancaina

Huancaina fettuccine, stir fry beef tenderloin angus with mushrooms

$26.00

Tallarin Saltado-Beef

Stir-fry tenderloin angus, spaghetti, snow peas, tomatoes and onions

$22.00

Tallarin Trozos Pollo

Stir-fry oriental, Peruvian chicken chowmein, free range chicken

$19.00

Oxtail Fettuccine

Braised oxtail in tomato wine sauce with creamy fettuccine and mushrooms

$26.00

Pastas

Arroces

Arroz con Mariscos

Rice simmered in saffron wine sauce with squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus and scallops

$23.00

Arroz Norteno

Rice simmered in cilantro dark beer sauce with squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus and scallops

$23.00

Arroz con Pollo

Rice cooked with cilantro sauce with chicken, salsa criolla and papa huancaina

$20.00

Chaufa

Oriental Peruvian fried rice, chicken or beef

$18.00

Chaufa Especial

Oriental Peruvian fried rice with shrimp, pork, chicken and beef

$20.00

Chaufa Mariscos

Oriental Peruvian fried rice with shrimp, octopus, scallops, mussels, and squid

$23.00

Sustancia

Beef or chicken angel hair noodle soup

$16.00

Chilcano de Pescado

Fish and rice clear broth soup

$18.00

Chupe de Camarones

Creamy shrimp chowder, Peruvian corn, potatoes, fresh cheese, eggs and fish

$22.00

Parihuela Salvaje

Peruvian bouillabaisse with seafood and aji panca soup

$22.00

Sopas

Sides

Bread

Small french roll

$0.85

Green Hot Sauce 2 oz

$0.40

Orange Hot Sauces 2 oz

$0.40

Side Chaufa

Side of fried rice

$7.00

Side Sweet Potato Chips

Camote Frito

$4.00

Side French Fries

Papas fritas chimichurri

$4.00

Platanos Fritos

Side fried plantains

$5.50

Yuca Frita

Deep fried Yucca Cassava

$5.50

Side White Rice

Steamed rice

$3.50

Salsa Criolla

Side marinated onions & tomatoes

$4.00

Tallarin Verde Solo

Side pesto spaghetti

$9.00

Leche Asada

Crème caramel

$8.00

Alfajor

Homemade shortbread cookie with dulce de leche

$8.00

Postres / Desserts

Beverages

Coca Cola

Refreshing Coca Cola glass bottle

$4.00

Sprite

Sprite is sparkling lemon-lime soda

$4.00

Fanta

Fanta - It brightens colors, bold fruit taste, and tingly carbonation liven up special times

$4.00

Perrier Sparkling Water

Bottle sparkling water 11 FL Oz

$4.00

Fiji Water

bottle water 16 FL Oz

$4.00

Inka Kola

Golden Inka 12 FL oz

$4.00

Chicha Morada

Infusion drink, purple corn, cinnamon, lime, apple and pineapple

$4.00

Maracuya

Passion fruit 16 FL Oz

$4.00

Pisco Sour

Our most popular Pisco Sour is made of pisco, lime juice, egg white and Angostura bitters, the Pisco Sour is simultaneously earthy, sweet and tart a cocktail worth fighting over

$13.00

Pisco Passion

Made of Pisco acholado, raspberry, passion fruit, fresh mint

$13.00

Maracuya Sour

Maracuya Sour is yellowish skin and full of acid, fruity and floral flavor. Pisco quebranta, passion fruit, egg white

$13.00

Chilcano Cucumber

The refreshing Chicano Cumber snap of lime, cucumber and pisco with the fizz of ginger ale is what makes the Chilcano delicious

$13.00

Chilcano Fruit

Pisco quebranta, ginger ale, mint, lime, rasberry, cucumber

$14.00

Cocktails

Beers

Cusquena

Cusquena is a super-premium golden lager from Cuzco, the seat of the Inca empire. Brewed since 1911, it uses only the finest natural ingredients, including pure mountain water from a source at 18,000 feet in the Peruvian Andes

$8.00

Cristal

Cristal is a very light yellow color with a white. Aroma has notes of lemons, ripe apples, and sweet malt. This a light bodied beer with a clean, refreshing finish

$8.00

Kirin Ichiban

Kirin Ichiban is brewed from only malt, hops and water. Unlike other beer, only the first press of the wort is used. That's why its called Ichiban meaning first and best in Japanese

$8.00

Heineken

Heineken is a premium lager with deep golden color, light fruity aroma, a mild bitter taste and balanced hop aroma leaving a crispy, clean finish of refreshing taste

$8.00

Stella Artois

Stella Artois is a classic Belgian lager, golden in color with a floral, hop aroma, well-balanced fruity malty sweetness, crisp hop bitterness and a soft dry finish. All natural ingredients give Stella Artois a clean, crisp palate

$8.00

Modelo Especial y Negra

Modelo Especial is made with filtered water, malted barley, hops, corn and yeast. Modelo Especial is a rich, full-flavored pilsner beer brewed with premium two-row barley malt that gives it a slightly sweet, well-balanced taste with a light hops character and crisp finish

$8.00

Corona

Corona Extra is imported from Mexico and has a lighter than traditional beers, with a crisp and refreshing taste. This light, dry beer has pleasant malt and hop notes with a round dry finish. Regardless of the time of the year, Corona is best served ice cold, with a wedge of lime that complements and intensifies the flavour through the palate

$8.00

Budweiser

Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp American-style lager. Brewed with the best barley malt and a blend of premium hop varieties, it is an icon of core American values like optimism and celebration

$7.00

Coors Light

Coors Light Beer is an American style light lager. Crisp, clean and refreshing, this light beer has a 4.2% alcohol by volume. Full of Rocky Mountain refreshment, this light calorie beer has a light body with clean malt notes and low bitterness

$7.00

Bud Light

Domestic Beer

$7.00

Wine

California wines and South America

Wine by the Glass