What should I order at La Casita del Chef?
La Casita del Chef
Ceviche
Mentioned multiple times as excellent and very well prepared, highlighting it as a standout dish representative of authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Suspiro Limeño
Recommended as a dessert option, praised for being delicious and a great complement to the meal.
Tiramisu
Also recommended as a dessert alongside Suspiro Limeño, noted for its quality and taste.
Risotto
Mentioned as a good dish overall with a minor suggestion to adjust salt levels, indicating it is enjoyed but could be slightly improved.
Hours
| Monday | 1 to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 1 to 5 PM |
About La Casita del Chef
La Casita del Chef is a Peruvian restaurant in La Serena, Coquimbo. It offers dine-in, outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with a casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere. Reviews consistently praise the ceviche, including the trilogía de ceviche, the suspiro de limeña, and the overall quality of the food. Reviewers also frequently mention fast and friendly service, good value for money, and a peaceful setting.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is La Casita del Chef known for?
It is especially known for ceviche, including a highly praised trilogía de ceviche, along with suspiro de limeña and hearty Peruvian plates. Reviewers repeatedly mention the food as excellent and say the service is quick and attentive, which adds to the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at La Casita del Chef?
The most recommended items are ceviche, the trilogía de ceviche, suspiro de limeña, and the risotto, which one reviewer said only needed a bit less salt. People also mention the menu as broad and the plates as generous and satisfying.
What is the atmosphere like at La Casita del Chef?
The atmosphere is described as quiet, cozy, casual, and trendy, with terrace and rooftop seating available. It suits solo diners, groups, and tourists, and several reviews note that the setting feels calm even when the restaurant is busy.
Is La Casita del Chef good value for the price?
Yes, the price range is CLP 10–20K, and reviewers often say the food has very good price-quality value. Comments describe the restaurant as cheap or excellent value, with fast service and well-presented dishes making the cost feel worthwhile.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait?
Reservations are recommended on weekends, because reviewers say the restaurant can get crowded and orders may take longer when there are many customers. Even then, people note that the food is worth the wait and that service is usually quick and attentive.
Is parking available at La Casita del Chef?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is La Casita del Chef kid-friendly?
Yes, La Casita del Chef is good for kids.
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