A popular spot for refined-Peruvian food opens in Berkeley
Briefly

El Mono, a beloved Peruvian restaurant known for its refined cuisine, has opened a second location in Berkeley's Gilman District this May. The new venue boasts a spacious outdoor patio and offers a menu rich in creative dishes inspired by traditional Peruvian flavors while awaiting its rotisserie-chicken cooker. Signature dishes include pollo a la brasa, marinated and grilled to perfection, seafood plates like pescado a lo macho, and a variety of shrimp dishes. Sides and desserts complement the offerings, ensuring a vibrant dining experience for fans of Peruvian cuisine.
The pollo a la brasa at El Mono's original location is the perfect combo of smoky and tangy, marinated in lime juice and herbs.
El Mono's second location features a large outdoor patio and is open serving comforting Peruvian dishes while waiting on its rotisserie-chicken cooker.
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