Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Gardena: 8:20 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 768-8768 to confirm.
Location & directions
1356 Artesia BlvdGardena, CA 90247
About El Rocoto
El Rocoto is a Peruvian restaurant located at 1356 Artesia Blvd in Gardena, California. Our Gardena guide covers 104 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
El Rocoto is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 98 items across 14 sections, including Main, Fish & Seafood, Appetizer & Craving, Anticuchos, and Cebiches. Listed prices range from $0.40 to $26.00, with a typical item around $15.00. Menu highlights include Seco Carne, Pescado a lo Macho, and Jalea.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 768-8768 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 1356 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
- Phone
- (310) 768-8768
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 98 items · $0.40–$26.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Rocoto’s weekday schedule with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:30 PM, in line with the typical 8:30 PM.
In total it is open about 59.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60 hours). 94% of Peruvian restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Rocoto is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in California
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
At El Rocoto the median listed price is $15.00, lower than the typical $17.99 for Peruvian restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 58% | $23.50 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 58% | $12.59 |
| Aji de Gallina | 52% | $23.02 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 52% | $23.87 |
| Chicha Morada | 48% | $5.00 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 45% | $26.72 |
| Ceviche de Pescado | 42% | $19.98 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 39% | $24.98 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Rocoto there are 14 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 49 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Japanese & Sushi (11), Cafes & Coffee (7), Burgers & Fast Food (6), and Chinese (4).
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & Coffee85°C< 0.1 mi
- ChineseTasty Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiSushi Sonagi0.2 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Rocoto's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is El Rocoto open on Sunday?
Yes, El Rocoto is open on Sundays: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is El Rocoto located?
El Rocoto is located at 1356 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247.
What is the phone number of El Rocoto?
You can call El Rocoto at (310) 768-8768.
Does El Rocoto offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Rocoto offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Rocoto?
The typical price range at El Rocoto is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $0.40 to $26.00.
Does El Rocoto take reservations?
Yes, El Rocoto accepts reservations.
Is El Rocoto wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Rocoto open late?
No, El Rocoto usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Rocoto?
There are 49 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Rocoto. Nearby options include 85°C (< 0.1 mi), Tasty Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and McDonald's (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Peruvian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
