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Peruvian Taste

Name: Peruvian Taste
Address: 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA, 02129, US
Price range: $$

Peruvian Taste is one of the best peruvian restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Charlestown.

Peruvian Taste operates out of a former Charlestown diner space on Arlington Avenue — 18 seats, family-run, no fanfare — and that physical reality is inseparable from what it delivers.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Peruvian Taste operates out of a former Charlestown diner space on Arlington Avenue — 18 seats, family-run, no fanfare — and that physical reality is inseparable from what it delivers. This is Peruvian cooking at its most domestic: the kind of place where Peruvian-born regulars show up repeatedly and the menu reads like it was written for them first, tourists second. Opened in late 2020 in a pocket of Charlestown just north of Sullivan Square, it fills a real gap — not just geographically, but conceptually. At price level two, it's operating in territory where Boston's Peruvian options tend to thin out fast, and its range is broader than the room suggests: breakfast through dinner, seven days, with a menu that spans the canonical Peruvian canon and detours into Chifa, the Chinese-Peruvian fusion tradition that's central to Lima's food culture and chronically underrepresented in this city. The dishes that draw consistent praise are the ones that reward knowing what you're ordering. Lomo saltado — the wok-tossed beef stir-fry that is Peruvian cooking's most famous export — is described by The Food Lens and Boston Magazine reviewers as arriving in a slightly sweet, savory sauce with stewed tomatoes, which is the dish working the way it's supposed to: the soy-and-vinegar balance that marks good lomo rather than a generic stir-fry. The ceviche mixto is noted for its crunch from sliced onions and toasted corn, which puts it in the classical Peruvian mode — leche de tigre, not cream. The Chifa section is where things get genuinely interesting: Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian fried rice), Tallarin Saltado (a lo mein-style stir-fry), and the chancho con piña — char siu pork with pineapple and snow peas in a tamarind sauce — represent a culinary tradition with deep Lima roots. Aji de gallina, pan con chicharrón, and causa rellena de pollo round out a menu that's doing real work across multiple Peruvian registers. The practical reality of an 18-seat room is that timing matters more than at larger spots — this is not a place to walk in on a weekend without a plan. The all-day format is an underused advantage: the breakfast and lunch windows are quieter, and the menu runs fully across them. If you're building a table, the move regulars seem to make is anchoring on lomo saltado or ceviche mixto and pulling from the Chifa side — the chancho con piña in particular is the kind of dish that distinguishes this kitchen from anything running a shorter Peruvian menu. Call ahead on weekends; the room fills fast and there's no cushion.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.2 from 708 reviews

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date night

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Moderate spend

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Charlestown | 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

Price

Moderate spend

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8.1/10

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Charlestown | 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

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Peruvian Taste menu: what to order

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Lomo Saltado

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Chancho con Piña

Aji de Gallina

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What makes Peruvian Taste worth the move

Peruvian Taste is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lomo Saltado and Ceviche Mixto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 708 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 708 Google reviews

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date night

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Peruvian in Charlestown

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Moderate spend

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 708 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Mixto, Chancho con Piña

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Address: 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (708 reviews)
Cuisine: Peruvian
Neighborhood: Charlestown

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What cuisine does Peruvian Taste serve?

Peruvian Taste is a Peruvian restaurant located in Charlestown, Boston. Peruvian Taste operates out of a former Charlestown diner space on Arlington Avenue — 18 seats, family-run, no fanfare — and that physical reality is inseparable from what it delivers.

What is Peruvian Taste best for?

Peruvian Taste is best for date night. Peruvian Taste is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lomo Saltado and Ceviche Mixto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 708 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Peruvian Taste?

Peruvian Taste is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 708 reviews

What should I order at Peruvian Taste?

Start with Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Mixto, Chancho con Piña and Aji de Gallina. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Peruvian Taste worth visiting?

Peruvian Taste holds a 9.2 Google rating from 708 reviews. Peruvian Taste is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lomo Saltado and Ceviche Mixto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 708 Google reviews.

Where is Peruvian Taste located?

Peruvian Taste is located at 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Peruvian Taste good for a date night?

Yes — Peruvian Taste is tagged for date night dining. Peruvian Taste is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lomo Saltado and Ceviche Mixto also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 708 Google reviews.

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