Emelinas Peruvian Restaurant Menu

If you’re curious about what to expect from the Emelinas Peruvian Restaurant Menu, get ready for a lineup that feels both comforting and exciting at the same time. Tucked away at 1065 Holly St D in San Carlos, this spot brings together bold Peruvian flavors with dishes that are easy to fall in love with. You’ll find classics like ceviche bursting with citrus and spice, tender lomo saltado served sizzling with fries and rice, and rich, slow-cooked stews that taste like they’ve been perfected over generations.

What makes the menu stand out is the balance. On one hand, there are vibrant seafood plates packed with freshness; on the other, hearty meat dishes layered with smoky, savory depth. Even the appetizers feel thoughtfully crafted, making it hard to order just one. And when you reach the dessert section, those sweet, creamy treats offer the perfect contrast to the bold flavors that come before.

Beef

Lomo Saltado
Filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar and Peruvian spices served with fries and steamed rice.
US$25.00
Seco De Res
Beef stewed in cilantro and Peruvian spices sauce served with Peruvian beans and steamed rice.
US$24.00
Bistec A La Plancha
10 oz New York grilled steak served with olive oil dressing served with mixed salad and steamed rice.
US$23.00
Tacu Tacu Con Carne
10 oz New York grilled steak with mixed fried rice and Peruvian beans, onions and yellow chili.
US$24.00
Arroz Con Pato
Duck and rice cooked in cilantro and Peruvian spices sauce.
US$18.95
Cordero A La Norteña
Northern Peruvian-style lamb with beans, cassava and rice, served with onion salad.
US$27.00
Bistec A Lo Pobre
10 oz New York grilled steak with plantains, fried eggs and steamed rice.
US$25.00
Tallarin Verde Con Bistec
10 oz New York grilled steak with creamy pesto pasta.
US$24.00
Bistec Encebollado
10 oz New York grilled steak sautéed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce and Peruvian spices served with steamed rice.
US$16.95
Tacu Tacu De Quinoa Con Lomo Al Jugo
Filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar and Peruvian spices served with mixed fried quinoa and Peruvian beans.
US$18.25

Weekend Beef Dishes

Weekend Cordero La Nortena
Lamb with beans, rice, cassava, and onion salad made in Peruvian northern style.
US$20.95
Weekend Arroz Con Pato
Duck with rice cooked with cilantro sauce and Peruvian spices, served with onions.
US$16.95

Vegetarian

Tallarin Saltado De Vegetales
Fettuccine sautéed with mixed vegetables and tofu. Vegetarian.
US$13.50
Saltado De Vegetales Con Tofu Y Hongos
Fresh vegetables sautéed with Peruvian spices and fries, served with steamed rice. Vegetarian.
US$14.50
Arroz Chaufa De Vegetales
Peruvian-style fried rice with tofu and mixed vegetables. Vegetarian.
US$14.50
Chaufa De Quinoa
Fried quinoa, zucchini, peas, carrots, fried tofu and yellow peppers sautéed with soy sauce.
US$14.50
Paella Vegetariana
Peruvian style paella in panca sauce with tofu and vegetables.
US$14.50
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa grains with fresh avocado, lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Vegetarian.
US$11.95

Salad and Soups

Ensalada De La Casa
Mixed fresh salad with avocado in virgin olive oil, vinaigrette and Peruvian herbs.
US$11.95
Ensalada Marina
Calamari, shrimps, mussels, octopus, and scallops mixed with virgin olive oil and Peruvian herbs.
US$13.95
Sopa De Pollo
House special chicken soup with vegetables, noodles and Peruvian herbs.
US$13.25
Chupe De Pescado
Fish chowder soup cooked with cream, eggs, and Peruvian herbs.
US$16.95
Parihuela De Mariscos
Fish, shrimp, mussels, octopus, scallops, and calamari soup base with tomatoes.
US$23.00
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa grains with fresh avocado, lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
US$12.45

Desserts

Helado De Lucuma
Traditional Peruvian fruit ice cream.
US$6.95
Flan De Quinoa
Milk custard with quinoa and a touch of liquid caramel.
US$6.25
2 Pieces Alfajores
White butter cookies with milk caramel.
US$5.00
Alfajores Caja
10 small white butter cookies with milk caramel.
US$10.95
Flan
Milk custard with a touch of liquid caramel.
US$5.95

Seafood

La Chiclayana
North Peruvian style paella with fish, shrimp,octopus,plantain and cilantro sauce
US$25.00
Tallarin Verde Con Salmon
Grilled salmon with creamy pesto pasta.
US$17.95
Saltado De Mariscos
Calamari, shrimp, mussels, octopus and scallops sautéed with Peruvian spices served with steamed rice.
US$17.25
Salmon A La Parrilla Con Ensalada
Grilled salmon with mixed salad, fresh avocado, lemons, cherry tomatoes, red onions and Peruvian spices.
US$13.95
Jalea De Mariscos
Deep fried fish, calamari, and mussels served with fried cassava, corn, and criolla sauce.
US$26.00
Chaufa De Pescado
Peruvian-style fried rice with fish.
US$20.00
Arroz Con Mariscos
Peruvian-style paella with shrimps, mussels, octopus, scallops and calamari.
US$25.00
Cau Cau De Mariscos
Peruvian-style seafood, cooked with yellow chili and mint and served with steamed rice.
US$17.50
Salmon A La Parrilla Con Ensalada De Quinoa
Grilled salmon with mixed salad, fresh avocado, lemons, cherry tomatoes, red onions and Peruvian spices.
US$15.95
Pescado A La Plancha
Grilled fish fillet with olive oil and Peruvian herbs served with mixed salad and steamed rice.
US$21.00
Sudado De Pescado
Pouched fish fillet with onions and tomatoes sauce, cooked with olive oil and served with steamed rice.
US$17.95
Pescado A Lo Macho
Fish, calamari, shrimp, mussels, octopus and scallops stewed base with white wine and creamy sauce served with steamed rice.
US$25.00
El Borracho (Chef Special)
Peruvian style paella with fish, shrimp,mussels,yellow pepper and homemade sauce with rum
US$25.00

Beverages

Maracuya Vaso
Passion fruit juice in a glass.
US$6.00
Soft Drink
US$3.50
Inka Kola
Traditional Peruvian soda.
US$5.00
Chicha Morada Jarra
Purple com juice in a jar.
US$12.00
Cafe
Coffee.
US$2.45
Te
Tea.
US$2.45
Maracuya Jarra
Passion fruit juice in a jar.
US$12.00
Chicha Morada Vaso
Purple corn juice in a glass.
US$5.00
Manzanilla
Chamomile tea.
US$2.45

Appetizers

Papa A La Huancaina
Boiled potatoes topped with yellow Peruvian chilies and creamy cheese sauce.
US$9.25
Tamal De Pollo
Peruvian-style chicken tamale.
US$7.00
Anticucho De Corazon
Grilled beef heart skewers marinated with panca sauce served with golden potatoes.
US$15.00
Anticucho De Carne
Grilled pieces of beef skewers marinated in panca sauce, served with golden potatoes and Peruvian white corn.
US$12.95
Empanada De Carne
Peruvian-style beef empanada.
US$6.95
Piqueo 1
Ceviche de pescado, chicharron de calamar and causa de pollo.
US$24.00
Anticucho De Pollo
Grilled pieces of chicken breast skewers marinated in panca sauce, served with golden potatoes and Peruvian white corn.
US$10.95
Piqueo 2
Palta rellena, tiradito de pescado and anticucho de corazon.
US$17.95
Choros A La Chalaca
Green mussels marinated in lemon juice, with chop onions, tomatoes and yellow hot pepper
US$17.00
Ceviche Emelina's
Fresh white fish with octopus and shrimp marinated with lemon juice and peruvian yellow pepper
US$22.00
Ceviche De Pescado
Fresh fish of the day marinated in lemon juice and Peruvian spices served with sweet potatoes, Peruvian corn, red onions and corn nuts.
US$20.00
Bolitas De Yuca
Cassava balls with yellow Peruvian chilies and creamy cheese sauce.
US$8.45
Tiradito De Pescado
Fresh white fish marinated in lemon juice and Peruvian yellow hot pepper and spices served with sweet potatoes, Peruvian corn, red onions, and corn nuts.
US$16.50
Chicharron De Pescado
Fried fish served with fried cassava and Peruvian corn.
US$20.00
Copa Borracha
Fresh fish of the day marinated with lemon juice, pisco, yellow pepper and peruvian spices, served with red onion, crispy calamari and plantain chips
US$20.00
Leche De Tigre
Fresh fish of the day marinated with lemon juice and peruvian spices, served with shrimps and plantain chips.
US$16.00
Ceviche Mixto
Fish, calamari shrimp, mussels and octopus marinated with lemon juice and Peruvian spices.
US$17.95
Causa De Pollo
Mashed potatoes with avocado, eggs, chicken, mayonnaise and green peas.
US$13.00
Empanada De Pollo
Peruvian-style chicken empanada.
US$6.95
Palta Rellena
Stuffed avocado with chicken, vegetables and creamy mayonnaise sauce.
US$11.00
Piqueo 3
Ceviche de pescado, tiradito de pescado and ceviche de camarón.
US$24.00
Papa Rellena
Traditional Peruvian stuffed potato with beef stew.
US$11.00
Chicharron De Calamar
Fried calamari served with fried cassava and Peruvian corn.
US$13.95
Yuca Con Crema De Rocoto
Fried cassava with rocoto creamy sauce.
US$7.95

Chicken

Chaufa De Pollo
Peruvian-style fried rice with chicken.
US$20.00
Arroz Con Pollo
Chicken and rice cooked in cilantro and Peruvian spices sauce served with onions sauce.
US$15.95
Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast with Peruvian herbs served with mixed salad and steamed rice.
US$20.00
Saltado De Pollo
Chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes and soy sauce mixed with fries and rice.
US$15.50
Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast salad with mixed vegetables.
US$12.45
Aji De Gallina
Shredded chicken breast braised in a creamy yellow chili sauce served with boiled potatoes and steamed rice.
US$20.00
Tallarin Verde Con Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast with Peruvian herbs served with pesto pasta.
US$20.00

Sides

Platano Frito
Fried plantains.
US$7.00
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava.
US$8.50
Huevos Fritos
2 fried eggs.
US$3.00
Frijoles
Beans.
US$4.25
Arroz Blanco
Steamed rice.
US$5.00
Papas Fritas
French fries.
US$7.00
Huancaina
Huancaina sauce.
US$3.95
Cancha Frita
Fried corn.
US$2.95
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