Chef Paz Restaurant

Reviews

• Meghna S P.

  star star star star star 20 September 2026

  My favorite Peruvian place in town! A bit far from Milwaukee downtown, located in West Allis, this place has all the good stuff to offer in Peruvian cuisines. We came here during lunch and got seated right away. Our server came to our table and politely enquired if we had been there before.
  
  We came here right before visiting Peru this year and loved everything we ordered. We ordered the ceviche, a deviled eggs dish which had a very flavorful sauce, a veg fried rice with veggies and plantins and a chicken dish recommended by the staff.
  
  The ceviche was delicious and was we really enjoyed the chicken speciality as well. They have great recommendations if you tell them what kind of food you would like to have in terms of species or meatsz
  
  I would love to come here in the evening and try out some of their delicious cocktails ... Oh a good Pisco sour would be just about amazing! Parking during the day was easy to find, we got a spot right in front and I am hoping given the neighborhood, it would be just as simple in the evening!
  
  Amazing food, helpful staff ... highly recommend

• Michelle H.

  star star star star star_border 20 September 2026

  Chef Paz is one of our go-to places to bring friends when they come visit Milwaukee. It's a cozy, family-owned restaurant with unique Peruvian entrees and shareables.
  
  My husband and I love the empanadas with the accompanying green sauce, and our dining mates often buy a tub of said green sauce to take home. We have tried a variety of entrees in the many times we have dined here including the lomo saltado, arroz con pollo, chicken pot gratin, fried rice with shrimp, tacu tacu, and jalea.
  
  For first-timers looking to explore the menu, I would recommed the tacu tacu or chicken pot gratin. The tacu tacu comes with an interesting canary "bean pancake" that pairs nicely with a seasoned meat of choice. The chicken pot gratin is a creamy single-serving casserole like dish served in a cast iron skillet topped with bubbling cheese. The jalea is also a great dish to share, and we were blown away by the portion size when we first laid eyes on the cornucopia of crispy fried seafood and yuca fries. Everything of course tastes even better when dipped in the green sauce!
  
  My only criticism of Chef Paz is probably an issue of my own personal taste. I feel that some dishes like the arroz con pollo, while delicious, are a bit too salty for my taste. My husband was also disappointed in his order of the fried rice with shrimp that turned out to be more simple than he had hoped. It was a great shrimp fried rice dish, but the creole flavor and "fusion of peruvian and chinese" was a bit lost on us.
  
  We will definitely be returning to finish sampling the remainder of the menu at Chef Paz!

• Kyle H.

  star star star star star 19 September 2026

  Chef Paz is Peruvian in West Allis! This small family-owned restaurant is worth a visit. My son loves this place, and we started out with their fish Ceviche. A different presentation for ceviche than I'm used to, but it was excellent!
  
  Lomo Saltado- my son's order, and he loves this dish for good reason. nicely seasoned beef with peppers, onions, served with a couple meaty french fries- a great dish!
  
  Seco de Res- my order, I was very pleased with this beef dish with beef chunks with rice and pinto beans. the green cilantro sauce served with everything was incredible.
  
  They serve Pisco sours here, and I liked that a larger Spanish speaking group was meeting and dining here, giving it some cred.
  
  I look forward to more visits, as the Tacu Tacu and the Smoked Pork "Cecina" both sound amazing.

• Jade W.

  star star star star star 17 September 2026

  We love this little family-owned and operated West Allis gem.
  
  Very unassuming from the outside but quaint and colorful on the inside. We bring all our friends from out of town here!
  
  We go here for the lomo saltado and empanadas (usually cheese. I also love the beef. Not a huge fan of the chicken). That being said, we have tried many things on the menu and none have disappointed. I do very much enjoy the arroz con pollo. Chicha morada, a purple corn and pineapple typical Peruvian drink, is definitely something you should try as well. And the prices can't be beat! Simple patio out front (on national avenue, unfortunately) for good weather; great for when you need your fix but want to enjoy the little bit of sun we get here in Wisconsin.

• Java P.

  star star star star_border star_border 8 September 2026

  I was referred to try the food here. I went by myself, might have to try again to choose their best plate and re-evaluate.
  
  Pros:
  -There is parking
  -Good portions for price of entrees
  -Indoor and outdoor seating, but know that outdoor seating is right next to National
  -Heard stories of Chef Paz and the good they do for the community
  -Friendly, bilingual staff
  -Fresh food, takes a bit though
  
  Cons:
  -First time I came (an hour before closing on a Saturday), I was told right from entering that they were running/out of food and closing early FROM ACROSS THE RESTAURANT instead of approaching me at the door. Not the best impression for a new customer :(
  -It can get pretty busy in here, another reason to come in early.
  -Flavors are not as bold as I remember the dishes to be (compared to my Peruvian friends' home cooking): arroz con pollo and empanadas
  -Staff said that Tilapia is usually their choice of fish
  -Empanada is small and you only get 1 per order, $2
  -Empanada comes hot out of the kitchen, be careful when you bite into it as not to spill the hot juice on you or burn your mouth
  -Small plastic cups for the green sauce which is too small for dipping...would be better if they used small reusable dipping cups or mini saucers
  
  Before you go:
  -check the Facebook page for updates or daily specials: Chef Paz Restaurant