Nino’s Place

About

Latin American, Peruvian, Delis

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 16104 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

Phone: (310) 354-5925

Work Hours

Mon 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sat 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    B
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Jan I.

    star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

    Our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised. The lomo saltado was tasty and my hubby said his ceviche mixto was interesting(different) but good. My only complaint is that their menu is hard to read. They need to design a new menu with proper spacing between words.

  • Victor R.

    star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

    I visited this place with my co worker first thing they don't accept credit card or any plastic only cash they do have an ATM machine inside for you pull out money but that's not very convenient. The food was made to order I have visited restaurants in the past that offer the same type of food. Pollo inka is one of them the lomo saldado is a bit dry and the meat they use is very thin is guess that's authentic Peruvians food. I will not revisit just wasn't very tasty. Also if you plan on eating their make sure you bring sanitation wipes cuz the place is very run down.

  • Joe P.

    star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

    My Peruvian co-worker suggested we come to this Peruvian place bc his wife had been here.  Nino's is located on Vermont in Gardena opposite from Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop.

    I ordered the saltado de mariscos ($10.95).  My co-workers ordered another seafood dish, lomo saltado and two chaufas.

    My dish was OK.  There was a fair amount of seafood, but it didn't seem that fresh based on the toughness of the shrimp.  In addition, the sauce didn't have a discerning taste.  Regardless, I ate the whole plate and was full:  3 Stars.

    Conversely, my co-workers liked their dishes including my Peruvian colleague.  Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing.

    Regarding the ambiance, its very casual in here and very hot!  The dining area is open air but has TVs.  Nonetheless, we did receive table service although the place has a counter you can order at.  BTW, the restroom is unisex and on the outside of the restaurant:  3 Stars barely.

    On the other hand the service was good, but very leisurely.  The waitstaff was friendly.  However, the food arrived in 3 Stages:  Two seafood dishes arrived first, then a lomo saltado, and lastly two chaufas.  We had to chase the waitress down for our check:  3 Stars.

    I would not return bc the food was average and the ambiance was barely a 3.  I'm not used to paying $17 inc tax & tip at a very casual place.  I prefer 5 Star El Rocoto around the corner for better food and ambiance.

  • Jessica G.

    star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

    The Lomo saltado is my favorite dish. I like coming down here for lunch. The food is really tasty and the customer service is great!

  • Annie E.

    star star star star star 20 May 2026

    This place is amazing, the food tastes way better then pollo inca and its so much more authentic. You can taste the richness of the food. the restaurant could use some remodeling but the food and the price is more than great!!

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