Tineo Peruvian Café

Drove 20 mins and found a pretty good beef empanada, flan that kids loved and alfajor which was good despite the amount of anise seeds. I haven’t tried their menu yet since I went only for my empanada craving, but for what I saw, food is pricey. Next trip to Richardson would try, hopefully it would be worth the price ;)

Excelente comida Peruana, best in town. El ceviche es super bueno y el postre con los alfajores.

The menu seems to have gotten a bit bigger since I last visited, so that’s a good thing. I still have yet to try an entrée, but I may be more willing to now that I retried the empanadas here, even though I took it to go.
This time, the empanadas had thinner dough. And tasted even better. I don’t know if it’s because I reheated it in foil in the oven, or if they improved on the recipe. Honestly, I wish I remembered how they normally warm up the empanadas for those eating it on the premises. Apparently, the addition of the mystery fourth star is in a detail that I can’t pinpoint quite yet.
My Peruvian friend who accompanied me liked the amassed ground beef empanadas more than the cubed chicken empanadas even though she liked both. Her opinion is that she felt the chicken should have been shredded so that it would be better seasoned with the dressing that accompanies it. I thought it tasted good because it consisted of dark meat anyways, so it had more flavor than just plain white meat. Both empanadas, beef and chicken, had hard-​boiled egg inside, which was nice.
The fact that there was egg made her wonder if this place also sells pastel de acelga, or something like a pascualina, which is like a spinach quiche topped with a flakey crust (although I think in Peru they use chard instead of spinach, not sure). This pastel has Italian roots — and the saying is that it has become more popular in South America than in Italy so some people consider it to be more South American rather than Italian. Either way, when I browsed their website, I saw that they do make it. It is unfortunately that I did not know they had it when I visited the store. They do need to better advertise their offerings in-​store.
We also tried the milhojas con manjar blanco which is a thin napoleon-​like pastry that is filled with dulce de leche /​cajeta /​caramel instead of cream. When I also warmed this up in the oven, it was actually a delight to eat. I didn’t like this pastry when it is cold, so be sure to get it heated.
I’ll be back again for the empanadas, and will also try to nab a piece of the pastel de acelga. And maybe also to finally try out their entrees.
My only other wish for this place is for them to continue to expand their seafood offerings and also to expand their coffee selection. A great cup of cappuccino with empanadas or pastel is enough for me to set a good mood for the rest of the day.

Oh, my heart.
I was in Peru in the Summer of 2013 for six weeks so I learned to acquire the taste of this food. Six weeks of white rice for at least two meals and you learn to love it. In week five, I was craving a Big Mac but when I finally reached America again, I was kind of sad I wasn’t eating it all the time.
Fast forward three years and I’m begging my new friends to take me to have Peruvian. Please please please it’ll be a great experience.
This place is in a small plaza. When we entered the building, there actually wasn’t anywhere to sit and most of the patrons seemed to be Peruvian. Or at least from South America. The waiter and waitress were busy serving tables. When a group of six finally stood up to leave, we swooped in and stole all their seats (and bussed their table, haha).
The waiter came to us about fifteen minutes later to ask for our drink orders. I was so happy to look at the menu and have an idea of what things were:
1) Chicha Morada — a deep purple drink, made from corn. It’s one of the sweetest drinks I have ever had, like you’re chugging high fructose corn syrup. For the adventurous drinker.
2) Maracuya — one of the best drinks I have ever had. It’s sweet, but not overbearingly so. Described as a «passion fruit» drink. It’s the kind of drink you want to have on your porch on a late summer’s eve. So refreshing.
As far as food goes, Ceviche is a rice/​raw fish dish and is quite popular in Peru. I don’t know how it is here. My friends ordered the Arroz Chaufa which is chicken with egg and so much rice you won’t know what to do. You can eat about fifty bites of this dish and not make a dent. You’ll have leftovers for days.
I myself ordered lomo saltado. It was pretty good, I remember it being more of a noodle-​dish when I was abroad which seemed to be lacking here. That’s not to say it wasn’t delicious, it was just surprising. I think I’d always go for lomo… I’m a sucker for stir frys.
My waiter was kind enough to substitute french fries for yucca. Yucca is the bomb. Yucca is a root that comes from the tropical regions of South America. It kind of tastes like potatoes, but I think it’s a lot better. Definitely get it.
I’m so happy my craving was satisfied and this certainly did the trick. Also, buy the Sublime chocolate. I couldn’t get enough of that stuff during my travels. So delicious.
Tineo scores 100% for authenticity.

Went to this place for the first time on a wenesday with a friend and oh my i love it. I had the papa ala huancaina and the chicharron con pan it was truly amazing so tasteful and good and the bread pudding was amazing as well. The chef is also the cashier and server. Very nice customer service and friendly too. I will definitevely be back

Found this place on a Groupon. I’ve never had Peruvian food before so I have nothing to compare it to. My kid and I had the beef empanada, Lomo Saltado, fried plantain, and chicha morada. We loved it all so much that 5 days later we went back and had the same food without a Groupon. The same guy waited on us and remembered what we had ordered the first time. Nice, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. I recommended this place to a friend from work who went and said ‘It’s a winner!”. I will definitely be going there again and hope to be adventurous by trying something different.

This place is awesome! My first time having Peruvian food and I am in culinary heaven. I tried the beef empanada, the lomo soltado, the fried plantains and chicha morada to drink. Everything, absolutely everything was so good. The flavours were fantastic. The server guy was super helpful and suggested stuff for us since we had never been here. I will be back.

I discovered this place by accident when we stopped in after a failed lunch experience nearby. We just got some of their sweet pastries and a beef empanada. The staff here is so friendly and explained what everything was, and let us try their specialty juices (which were really good).
I especially enjoyed their aniseed cookie with dulce de leche, it was unlike anything I’ve had before. If you feel like something savory, definitely try their empanadas, they are flavorful and pillowy soft to the bite. I will definitely be back!

Sad to say, but the food just isnt that good!
Place looks nice, and the staff friendly and prompt.
I am married to a peruvian, and have had some of the best peru has to offer. This just doesnt measure up.
Papa a la huncaina was passable but needs a bit more spice.
The cevice not marinaded enough and not enough citrus + spice. Fake crab does not belong in it!
Tamales not flavorful and dry. Only a tiny bit of chicken in the middle.
Empanadas were pretty good, but they are hard to mess up.
Alfajores for desert — well they looked good, but didnt taste anything like they should.
Sorry — but i wont be back!

I went with a friend from Peru sand he said the food is very close to the original.
Good service, prices a little bit high for the place

Best peruvian restaurant in DFW area. Had seco de res and it was really good. Asked for some salsa criolla and it was good too. Only complaint is that the live music was too loud. Other than that it was perfect.

My fiancé is Peruvian and we absolutely LOVE this place!
Their hand made desserts and food are to die for!
I think we always get the Lomo Saltado, but this place never fails to deliver.
If you’ve actually had real Peruvian food you’ve come to the right spot. Other Hispanic/​South American cultures might not be used to this type of food, but you need to embrace other cultures!

Probably the best Peruvian bakery in Dallas. Lomo saltado was phenomenal, must try the empanadas and the Peruvian tamales. They also have a small selection of Peruvian products all reasonably priced. Make sure to order your inca cola and kola inglesa in the 2 liter bottles, you’ll drink it all, I promise. They also bake fresh bread every morning.

Am I the only one who wasnt amazed by this place? I plan on giving this place another shot, but hat I ate doesnt match the praise
Its surprising how there’s a Peruvian bakery in the middle of a densely middle eastern cuisine. Going in, all the customers were more than likely South American. I was the only white guy in the whole building. That has to mean something in regards to authenticity lol.
I ordered a chicharrones sandwich, with an empanada and cancha.
The empanada was not as good as Empamundo, but it was still solid. I could tell they made them fresh, but the flavor of the meat did not pop like I wish it would. The texture was not as flaky and crispy as I wanted, but its still worth checking out. Ive never had cancha before, but it basically tasted like popcorn.
The sandwich had a good cut of pork. The sweet potato and satueed onions were a good, as well as the bread they bake in house. I thought it could have used some condiments, but that’s an easy fix for next time. I’ll have to eat here again, but for the time being, it was a good meal, but I wasn’t blown away.

Tried this place with my office buddies.
The staff was friendly, as this was out first time experience with Peruvian food she helped us out with the menu.
Their juices were good, we got to try out some samples :)
The chicken was perfectly cooked and had lot of flavors to it. fries were done right not tasted good with the food. Steak was a little rubbery but taste was little different –in a good way :) couple of plantains fries were not ripe enough to provide the sweetness flavour (lil disappointed)
Their fried rice was little different, tasted more like thai fried rice. but it tasted great and with lot of quantity.
Haven’t tried their dessert but it looked yummy! will give it a try next time.
overall, a good place to try if you are looking for something different!

Great place! Staff are super friendly! Wayyyyyy better than the other Peruvian place I’ve been. This hole in the wall is nice and I felt like I was in Peru. Food was delicious! The empanadas are amazing!!! There an egg inside and oh my, soooo delicious! I’m coming back for moreeeee!!!

I’ve never had peruvian food before! Great first experience. The place inside is more of a cafeteria seating style, but the people are nice and friendly. I love their green salsa! It goes perfectly with their Lomo saltado. Lomo saltado is a flamed beef with tomatoes and onions:-)
I’m a happy camper so far. Will be back to try more food!

I’m not really a fan but I would encourage you to give this place a chance.
I came across this restaurant on Unilocal and decided to give this place a chance.
This place really seems authentic. I can’t say that with confidence because I haven’t tried that much Peruvian food, but the guy who runs it seems legit and very friendly.
I tried their chicken empanada and the ¼chicken with fries. It was pretty good. The empanda was moist and the chicken was seasoned well.
The waiter (I think he was the owner) was very friendly and gave me samples of their Peruvian fruit drinks. It felt a little pushed to order and I ended up ordering one of their drinks. Forgot what it was called but it was yellow.
And I also got a little alfajores for free for dessert. It was sweet and pasty. I wasn’t a fan of it.
I think this restaurant did a good job showing a glimpse of Peru. I personally am not a fan of this place, but I would definitely recommend this place to others to try. Hence, 4 stars.

The food was delicious and flavorful! The juices are a must try and so is the empanada. I didn’t try any of the pastries or other sweets but I will sure be back to take some home with me. Over all it was a great experience and the owners were really nice along with all the other employees
So go on and try this place you won’t regret it

Nondescript white washed buildings alongside uninspiring medians with uniform plantings of young trees, where once occupied skate shops or donut shops resided, hopeful and failed in these suburbs of North Dallas, betray the cultural richness behind its unappealing curtain.
Just drive around with a need in mind, as I did, (in my case coffee) and you’ll perhaps strike Incan gold.
Even the $ 10 drip coffee maker in which my house drip was served became amplified by the salsa soundtrack, the case of homemade pastries, and the Peruvian menu with enough classics like chicha morada (a purple corn juice), papa a la huancaina (potatoes in a white sauce) and yucca fries to prove prodigious.
The alfajores pastry ($ 3.25) was my breakfast, with careful consideration, winning over a fried egg with beans, or an empanada. The fresh baked cookie was dense, hard in a good way sandwiched between a sweet healthy filling of caramel and powdered sugar.
Really good.
The atmosphere here is quit simple happily making due with its American strip mall shell, but with it’s product and respectable Latin clientele deserves a romantic tree lined calle and an historic shaded colonial square.
Entrees in the $ 11 – 15 range include ceviche, tamales, and typical Latin protein/​starch plates you’d expect.
Desserts are made in house

We went for lunch on a weekday and the place was almost empty, which is odd because the food is really good. I asked when are they busy and the waiter/​owner (?) said weekends are busy. They’ve been open for 3 years so hopefully they are over the hump and will be successful.
We started with a pork tamal for my mom and a chicken tamal for me. They were excellent – great flavor, not dry – and the pickled red onion was the perfect accompaniment. Very tasty. I also tried a chicken empanada based on recommendations from Unilocalers. Really good, liked it a lot. I asked for some sauce and was served some green «mild» sauce and the red «hot» sauce that came with a warning. So I tried the green and it would melt through plastic so I did not even touch the red. But I liked it a lot and if used in moderation is actually quite tasty. We also split the lomo saltado with chicken. Wow, that was tasty – thanks for the tip Unilocalers! The brown sauce is delicious. The fresh vegies were great. We could not finish it all and I left not overstuffed or bloated. So it was a perfect lunch. Overall, the flavors and quality of food were great.
The ambience is modest, but the service was very warm and helpful. I will definitely return.