El Rocoto Menu
El Rocoto, a Peruvian restaurant located in Cerritos, CA, offers a diverse range of dishes with a mix of traditional flavors and modern twists. From appetizers like Jalea Fried fish and Pulpo a la Parrilla to cebiches such as Tuna Cebiche and Pescado Cebiche, the menu is a delightful journey through Peruvian cuisine. Anticuchos like Chicken Anticuchos and Beef Anticuchos showcase the rich flavors of Peruvian grilling techniques.
Customers rave about the Aji de Gallina, Pescado Saltado, and Pescado Macho for their authentic taste and unique blend of spices. The warm bread with flavorful sauces sets the tone for a memorable dining experience. With a welcoming ambience, attentive service, and a full bar offering happy hour specials, El Rocoto is a standout choice for those seeking an unforgettable Peruvian dining experience. Don't miss out on their signature dishes and vibrant dining atmosphere.
Appetizers & Cravings
Jalea
Fried fish, shrimp, scallops, squid, and mussels with salsa criolla, cancha and tartar sauce
Papa Rellena
Potato croquettes stuffed with beef picadillo served with salsa criolla and huancaina sauce
Pulpo a la Parrilla
Grilled octopus with aji limo, mint and ginger chimichurri
Chicharron Calamari
Fried calamari with salsa criolla and tartar sauce
Yuquita Dos Salsas
Fried Yuca with huancaina and ocopa sauce
Tamal
Chicken or pork Tamal, served with salsa criolla
Trio Causitas
Three causitas, whipped potato with aji amarillo. Crab meat, tuna tartare and chicken
Ensalada Mixta
Spring mix salad with Peruvian corn, quinoa, queso fresco and passion fruit dressing
Papa Huancaina
Sliced potatoes topped with aji amarillo-feta cheese sauce, botija olive and boiled egg
Wonton Frito
Fried wontons stuffed with shrimp, pork and chicken with tamarindo sauce
Pulpo al Olivo
Sliced octopus, Peruvian corn, in botija olive sauce
Exotica Cebiche
Ahi tuna, pulpo, leche de tigre
Tuna Cebiche
Tuna, crispy quinoa, cucumbers, avocado and nikkei sauce
Crocante Cebiche
Halibut in aji amarillo, leche de tigre on top of fried calamari, cancha and glazed sweet potatoes
Mixto Cebiche
Halibut, shrimp, octopus and squid in leche de tigre, peruvian corn and glazed sweet potato yam
Pescado Cebiche
Halibut in leche de tigre, peruvian corn and glazed sweet potato yam
Cebiches
Anticuchos
Chicken Anticuchos
Abf chicken breast, huacatay sauce
Beef Anticuchos
Tenderloin angus, huacatay sauce
Anticuchos de corazón
Beef heart, rocoto sauce
Bread
Green Hot Sauce 2 oz
Orange Hot Sauces 2 oz
Quinotto
Side Quinotto
Papas Fritas
Side French fries
Arroz Blanco
Side white rice
Yuca Frita
Side fried yucca
Camote Fritos
Side sweet potato chips
Tallarin Verde Solo
Side pesto spaghetti
Platanos Fritos
Side fried plantains
Salsa Criolla
Side marinated onions & tomatoes
Chaufa Solo
Side of fried rice
Sides
Soups
Sustancia
Beef or chicken angel hair noodle soup
Sopa Wonton
Special wonton soup
Chupe de Camarones
Creamy shrimp chowder, Peruvian corn, potatoes, fresh cheese, eggs and fish
Parihuela Salvaje
Peruvian bouillabaisse with seafood and aji panca soup
Chilcano de Pescado
Fish and rice clear broth soup
Seco Carne
Braised beef short rib, cilantro beer sauce, canario beans, salsa criolla
Arroz con Mariscos
Rice simmered in saffron wine sauce with squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus and scallops
Chaufa Especial
Oriental Peruvian fried rice with shrimp, pork, chicken and beef
Arroz con Pollo
Rice cooked with cilantro sauce with chicken, salsa criolla and papa huancaina
Chaufa Mariscos
Oriental Peruvian fried rice with shrimp, octopus, scallops, mussels, and squid
Arroz Norteño
Rice simmered in cilantro dark beer sauce with squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus and scallops
Chaufa
Oriental Peruvian fried rice, chicken or beef
Specialty Rice Dishes
Fish & Seafood
Seco de Pescado Camarones
White fish and shrimp stew in cilantro beer sauce, yucca and rice
Pescado a Vapor
Steamed fish with shitake mushroom, bok choi, ginger, green onions, steam rice and oil soy sauce
Camaron al Ajo
Jumbo shrimp in a butter and garlic sauce with asparagus and rice
Saltado de Mariscos
Stir-fry seafood, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes and steamed rice
Quinotto Chorrillano
Pan-fried fish, aji amarillo Peruvian corn quinoa risotto, chorrillana sauce
Pescado Sudado
Poached fish fillet with onions, tomatoes, with aji pancha white wine sauce and rice
Picante de Mariscos
Seafood in aji panca creamy sauce and rice
Pescado Frito
Pan fried fish, salsa criolla, salad, rice
Mariscos a la Parrilla
Grilled seafood, aji panca huacatay beer sauce
Pescado a Lo Macho
Shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops and octopus with aji amarillo creamy sauce on fish fillet with rice. Seafood lover!
Tacu Tacu de Mariscos
Seafood aji Amarillo creamy sauce, rice mixed mashed canario beans, salsa criolla
Oxtail Fettuccine
Braised oxtail in tomato wine sauce with creamy fettuccine and mushrooms
Tallarin Trozos Pollo
Stir-fry oriental, Peruvian chicken chowmein, free range chicken
Tallarin Saltado-Beef
Stir-fry tenderloin angus, spaghetti, snow peas, tomatoes and onions
Fettuccine a la Huancaina
Huancaina fettuccine, stir fry beef tenderloin angus with mushrooms
Tallarin Verde
Breaded chicken or beef steak, pesto spaghetti with parmesan cheese
Pastas
Vegetarian Entrees
Tallarines Verde con Huancaina
Pesto spaghetti with papa huancaina
Saltado de Vegetables
Stir-fry vegetables, fried potatoes and rice
Carne a la Parrilla Encebollada
Grilled ribeye angus steak, topped with sauteed onions, tomatoes and rice
Seco de Cordero
Braised lamb shank in cilantro beer sauce with Peruvian beans, salsa criolla and rice
Aji de Galliana
Shredded chicken in aji amarillo and walnuts creamy sauce with potatoes and rice
Saltado de Pollo
Stir-fry chicken with onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes and rice. Free range chicken
Lomo Saltado
Stir-fry tenderloin angus, onions, tomatoes, fried potatoes with riceMost popular!
Quinotto Lomo
Stir-fry beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoed with Peruvian corn quinoa risotto huancaina
Suprema de Pollo
Breaded chicken with rice and salad. Protein Choice: Beef, Breaded Chicken
Carne a Lo Pobre
Grilled ribeye angus steak, fried plantain, egg, fried potatoes, chimichurri, huancaina sauce, salad and rice. Protein Choice: Chicken
Malaya con Ocopa
Braised skirt steak in aji panca sauce, potatoes in ocopa creamy sauce, salsa criolla and rice
Tacu Tacu Especial
Stir fry tenderloin angus, onions, tomatoes, plantain, rice mixed mashed canario beans, eggs, salsa criolla
Entrees
Desserts / Postres
Alfajor
Shortbread home made Cookie with Manjarblanco Filling
Sprite
Sprite is sparkling lemon-lime soda
Coca Cola
Refreshing Coca Cola glass bottle
Fanta
Fanta- brightens colors
Fiji Water
bottle water 16 FL oz
Perrier Sparkling Water
Bottle sparkling water 11 FL Oz
Inka Kola
Inka Kola is a golden soda that has a sweet, fruity flavor that somewhat resembles its main ingredient, lemon verbena (verbena de Indias or cedrón in Spanish)
Maracuya
Refreshing Passion Fruit 16 FL Oz
Beverages
Beer
Budweiser
Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp American-style lager. Brewed with the best barley malt and a blend of premium hop varieties
Coors Light
Coors Light Beer is an American style light lager. Crisp, clean and refreshing, this light beer has a 4.2% alcohol by volume
Corona
Corona Extra is imported from Mexico and has a lighter than traditional beers, with a crisp and refreshing taste
Modelo Especial y Negra
Modelo Especial is made with filtered water, malted barley, hops, corn and yeast
Kirin Ichiban
Kirin Ichiban is brewed from only malt, hops and water. Unlike other beer, only the first press of the wort is used
Heineken
Heineken is a premium lager with deep golden color, light fruity aroma, a mild bitter taste and balanced hop aroma leaving a crispy, clean finish of refreshing taste
Stella Artois
Stella Artois is a classic Belgian lager, golden in color with a floral, hop aroma, well-balanced fruity malty sweetness, crisp hop bitterness and a soft dry finish
Cristal
Cristal is a very light yellow color with a white. Aroma has notes of lemons, ripe apples, and sweet malt. This a light bodied beer with a clean, refreshing finish
Cusqueña
Cusquena is a super-premium golden lager from Cuzco, the seat of the Inca empire. Brewed since 1911, it uses only the finest natural ingredients, including pure mountain water from a source at 18, 000 feet in the Peruvian Andes
Chilcano Fruits
Pisco quebranta, ginger ale, mint, lime, raspberry, cucumber
Chilcano Cucumber
The refreshing Chicano Cumber snap of lime, cucumber and pisco with the fizz of ginger ale is what makes the Chilcano delicious
Chilcano 100
Pisco, ginger ale, fresh mint, lime, angostura bitters
Maracuya Sour
Maracuya Sour is yellowish skin and full of acid, fruity and floral flavor. Pisco quebranta, passion fruit, egg white
Pisco Sour
Our most popular Pisco Sour is made of pisco, lime juice, egg white and Angostura bitters, the Pisco Sour is simultaneously earthy, sweet and tart a cocktail