Ay Ay Picante

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OPEN NOW - Closes at 12:00am

i live in nw indiana and decided to try something different, so me and the wife looked up chicago restaurants and decided on this place. its about 45 min-1 hr drive for us, but i have to say that it was worth it. we've been back 3 times, each time with new friends and they've returned also. great food great service. Peruvian cuisine is delicious. Alot of seafood infused dishes as well as beef and chicken dishes. many different ceviche options as well.

I always order the Ceviche mixto at every Peruvian restaurant I go to, and I must say the ceviche mixto here tasted more like sushi. The fish was not seared properly and the tilapia was hard and raw like sushi. The red spice (rocoto) was not hot but bitter. I came here when it first opened and the food tasted a lot better, I hope they change chefs or look into preparing each meal properly.

I highly recommend this resturant. The food, service, and price was excellent.

Best Peruvian Cuisine in chicago!!!!!I enjoyed traveling and with that ethic food, i came across with Peru a few years back and since them i have been in search to find the real Peruvian cuisine, to me this is what AY AY PICANTE -PERUVIAN CUISINE IS ...AUTHENTIC! not only for the way the food is being deliver to the table but for the flavor on each dish, i was told that the chef is peruvian (this might be the secret), on the same note waiters are very polite, ambiance is romantic and pleasant, very clean. Mr Bardales (the owner) welcomes you as a long time friend, A great find in Chicago.

This place is so cozy! the room is big and has a nice touch of romance with candle lights, red table clothing, napkins... etc... my first time coming here. Peruvian food is so full of flavor, big portions,and the waiters were so nice, their signature sauce " the ay ay picante sauce" is to die for! incredible good!

food is excellent but i would not enjoy my food with out having around this fantastic waiters who made my night very special, at all times they continue offering us water, tea, coffee etc, they were very sweet and attentive. To me this is were a restaurant should be reviewd at first. Thank you.

What a place! Excellent food at a good price. The buffet is outstanding! I've never had a bad meal here. Well worth the trip out of town. Ay Ay Picante - Peruvian Cuisine a great value.