Latin Chef - Oceanside - Hungryones.com

I remember the flames. In my kitchen they flicker like a candle. Here they are like the sun itself. Fire reaches for the ceiling. It envelopes the wok and imparts the food with a delicious smoky flavor unlike any other place I have eaten.

I’ve been a fan of Latin Chef since I tried them at Liberty Station. This new spot is much nicer. Smoky scent from the flames led me to Chef Tony.

I ordered the lomo saltado. Tomatoes had a delicious smoky flavor. Fries were covered in tasty sauce. Steak was tender and full of beefy flavor with a hint of sweetness. Great tasting dish.

Lucuma ice cream had a delicious sweet flavor a bit like butterscotch.

2nd visit I tried the arroz chaufa de carne. Loved the smoky flavor imparted from the wok. Beef was tender and full of flavor. I miss the bean sprouts Tony added to this dish in the old days. This new version is very tasty but I loved how the bean sprouts balanced this dish with some added moisture.

I also ordered a papa rellena. The potato part was soft and fluffy. Inside was beef and part of a hard boiled egg. Loved the flavor from the beef and I would have preferred more beef to the egg.

It was great seeing Tony again. Tony and his staff always greeted me with a friendly smile. Looks like Tony is working here every weekend. I love eating at the Latin Chef for the excellent hospitality and delicious Peruvian food.