El Rocoto Fairfield Exit 22

Small Peruvian Gem hidden away in Fairfield CT. The place is very inconspicuous. Blink twice and you might miss it. Nestle between Mo’s Wine and Spirits and Maritime Chevrolet, you will find this two story building with apartments on the second floor and a sports bar next door. Don’t be fooled by the looks, the place is great! Not much space tp park and with about 12 tables, you will considered small. They make up in flavor and service. Jaime, our server was very attentive and courteous. He made sure our needs were met. Because it was summer, we sat on the patio on the back and we ordered Peruvian Beer (Crystal Lager) and the red Sangria. Both were delicious. My wife ordered the Beef Milanesa and my son and I ordered the Biftec Encebollado (Steak with Onions). For appetizers we got the Anticuchos (Beef Hearts). Absolutely perfect. We are planning to come back many, many times as we wanted to try other things on the menu. My wife tried to order the ½ roasted chicken (a Peruvian staple) but they were out. It turns out they go fast on Saturdays when we went. New Favorite place, could not recommend it more.

This place is a wonderful hidden gem! The staff is very friendly. We ordered the mixed ceviche, which was fantastic overall. However, the octopus was a bit too rubbery for my taste. Everything else in the dish was spot on, though! Next time, I think I'll just stick to the fish ceviche since that was my favorite part. The meals were fairly standard compared to other Peruvian restaurants in Connecticut, but it was nice not having to travel all the way to Norwalk. I would definitely return!

Delicious food at an excellent price! The bistec a lo pobre was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. El Rocoto is definitely a great option for authentic Peruvian cuisine.

The food at El Rocoto is a perfect 10! It’s incredibly delicious and made with fresh ingredients. The only downside was the pisco sour I ordered; it was too small and the flavor was just average. However, this minor issue won’t stop me from giving this place a high rating, as next time I’ll just opt for wine instead. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised! For more food reviews in the Fairfield and Norwalk area, check out my Instagram page @jime_ctfoodie.

One of the best dining experiences in Fairfield! I visit often and never grow tired of the food.