# Mario's Peruvian & Seafood > Small space with 1970s decor and casual, lively atmosphere creates a warm, authentic vibe. Generous portions of Peruvian seafood dishes draw steady crowds despite limited seating. Expect wait times due to popularity and compact size. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Mario's-Peruvian-Seafood - Address: 5786 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13234664181 - Website: http://mariosperuvianrestaurant.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (2264 reviews) ## What it is good for - Salsa — 10/10 - Fried Rice — 8/10 - Lunch Spot — 8/10 - Food — 7.6/10 - Seafood — 7.5/10 - Authentic — 7.1/10 - Fish — 6.7/10 - Bread — 6.3/10 - Soup — 5.8/10 - Ceviche — 5.2/10 - Parking Available — 5.2/10 ## What people say - "The Peruvian food here is authentic and unbeatable." - "The seafood ceviche here is fresh, tangy, and perfectly balanced." - "Parking available is tough; you might have to drive around." ## Good to know - You should come early or you'll be waiting outside in line. - Parking is limited, so expect challenges finding a spot. - There is often an hour wait for a table during busy times. - Arriving early for brunch may help you find plenty of tables. - The restaurant is service-animal friendly. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.