Rockoto Peruvian Cuisine

Fresh ceviches and classic Peruvian dishes like lomo saltado with generous portions.

Rockoto Peruvian Cuisine makes it easy to explore several sides of Peruvian food in one meal. At this downtown South San Francisco restaurant on Linden Avenue, the menu moves from halibut ceviche and ají amarillo tiradito to rib-eye lomo saltado and rotisserie chicken. We like that range: you can build a seafood-focused dinner or lean into the heartier comfort dishes without changing restaurants. The empanadas are another reason to look closely, with fillings that include chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms with Oaxaca cheese. Creamy ají de gallina, Peruvian pesto pasta, and arroz chaufa add different flavors and textures to the choices. A shared plate of anticuchos or the Rockoto Trio offers a starting point for a group, while alfajores with lucuma ice cream make an inviting finish. For Peruvian dining in South San Francisco, this is a menu that rewards a little curiosity.