Reviews for Parada in Walnut Creek, CA
Cool ambiance and good drinks. I've had better Peruvian food and the prices wouldn't be bad if the food was better. I feel they... can take it up a notch! Read more
Delicious Peruvian food, I highly recommend you try the king salmon and blue mash potatoes. The seasonings on all the plates... were amazing. The empanadas were a nice treat as well. Read more
I went to Parada last night for the first time. The restaurant was very noisy and we were a group of seven so we sat on the... patio. Even though we were right next to Treat Blvd and there of plenty of obnoxious cars going by, it was quite lovely fordinner. Our waiter was amazing and the food is very good. At first, we were worried the menu had no vegetarian options andsince five people in our group are vegetarians, there was a moment when we weren’t sure to stay. But, many of the menu itemscan be served without meat and we all had great dinners. I had a mushroom side plate that was amazing and the empanadas lookedgood too. I ordered a Pisco Sour to start, which was an excellent choice. Give this place a try. I think you will be happy. Read more
Always had this place marked as Wanted to visit and finally after the visit got very much disappointed with food selection,... it’s quality and service overall. Can to give it a try in the very late lunch hour on Thursday. The place was pretty muchempty. Going through the menu did not find anything exiting. Went by the Yelp images and picked Empanada Trio sampler asappetizer and as Pescado a lo Macho for the main. Chicharrones Calamari was recommended by the server. Empanada Trio samplercame oil-free cooked puffs with covered with sugar powder filled with chicken (1), chilly (1), mushrooms (1), a one time trydish. Chicharrones Calamari came as regular, deep fried, dough coated, greasy ones that partially were left in theplate. Assuming Pescado a lo Macho would be top notch turned out to be over spiced, mixed seafood dish with two good pieces oftilapia on top. The dish was on the oily side way too heavy. When asked for the piece of bread, that was packed next to ourtable, we’ve got rejected calling that it’s for the sandwiches only. Service wise was kind of on the cold side with nowelcoming note of happiness being the only customers in the place. Overall experience - marked as Been there and don’t feellike coming back. Read more
I took my girlfriend there last night and we both had high expectations. It was a bit disappointing though. She ordered the fish... of the day (swordfish with vegetables), and I got the seafood paella. Both dishes smelled very fishy and the taste was reallyjust ok. Before that, we ordered the empanadas sampler for appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. We also ordered one drinkeach and we paid $145 - including taxes and tip. Read more
It was an ok place. Kinda loud but you'd expect that from an open atmosphere restaurant. We ordered 2 dishes. I don't think it's... a good idea to fry mussels. Just sayin. And I'm not sure if I actually had a lamb shank or mutton. The bone on it seemed quitelarge for a lamb Read more
It’s very nice outside sitting. We ordered Tapa and every dish is so delicious! We all enjoyed very much!
Celebrated daughter's 21st birthday at Parada and the quality was exceptionally outstanding, all dimensions. Jaden the... mixologist extraordinaire killed it. The trio samplings of pisco and mezcal were huge hits with the family. Ceviche tastingsamplers, pulpito, empanadas, fried plantain, yucca fries and an impromptu bday candle in alfajores were all phenomenal. Wecould not have chosen a better venue. Special thank you to the anonymous patron who sent us the round of delicious tequila.Cheers! Read more