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Quinoa Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

Family-friendly BYO restaurant preparing a variety of traditional Mexican & Peruvian dishes. People often mention restaurant, delicious, great, staff, service, good, ordered, time, experience, Peruvian,


Address

54 E State St, Doylestown, PA 18901

Website

www.quinoarestaurantbyo.com

Contact

(215) 348-2826

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (445 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 12 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Lindsey S. 8 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    We had lunch here last week and it was amazing! Not only was the food delicious and there were lots of GF options, but the staff was so kind. Would highly recommend!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cherry D. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is quite good and the portions are very generous, but what really stood out was the service. Our server attended to all the needs of our large party, including answering a myriad of questions, offering suggestions on what to order, and fulfilling endless requests with a cheerful attitude. We ordered multiple appetizers, entrees, and desserts, which were all quite tasty. Only knocking off 1 star because my entree, which was recommended by our server, was a bit one-note (fried fish and carbs with no vegetable sides). Otherwise, our dining experience was near-perfect. No one rushed us out the door even though we stayed past their closing time, which was greatly appreciated. I would definitely come back here the next time I find myself in Doylestown.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth Anne W. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a bit pricey for it's simplicity and portion size but the flavors were yummy and still filling. The lamb reminded me of a delicious, melt in your mouth pot roast. I was surprised by the food combo with chicken salad.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen L. 1 year ago on Google • 67 reviews
    I have never felt so passionately about a fajita bowl in my life. My taste buds have been blown away by the perfectly cooked shrimp and decadent sauce. My life has been changed. So good. Best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to, hands down. The prices were great for the size and the quality was even better. The service was also out of this world. Would drive 30 miles to come here again. Thank you, Quinoa.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer d. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious!! Authentic Mexican and Peruvian Cuisine! Friendly staff! The food was delicious and brought out timely. Large portions!!! Yummy
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful restaurant with authentic Peruvian cuisine and jovial interior. I enjoyed my ceviche and dessert. Recommended!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Audrey M. 4 months ago on Google • 601 reviews
    We walked in and the restaurant was empty at roughly 515pm on Wednesday evening. We ordered fairly easy meals a chimichanga and burrito just entrees amongst an order of chicken empanadas for takeout. We weren't cashed out until 615pm. The actual entrees didn't arrive for well over 30-40 minutes which I personally being a chef previously cannot fathom why those 2 meals would ever take that long ever. We've now tried this restaurant 2x and really thought the 1st time was just a fluke but 2nd time same experience server wasn't very attentive, food took way TOO long, and the actual food itself doesn't have an overwhelming flavor for the appearance of the restaurant from the street. I really do wish the restaurant does better in the near future, perhaps cutting down the intense wait time for meals would be a start.

  • 5/5 Benjamin S. 1 year ago on Google • 547 reviews
    Visited on a weekend for lunch. No wait for a table. Friendly staff but service was a bit slow. Food was delicious and made up for the wait. Ceviche bowl was excellent, as was the street corn toast. Also enjoyed the plantains. Would definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Rachel A. 1 year ago on Google • 89 reviews
    We had a great experience at Quinoa! The staff was SO nice and helpful. Food was delicious. BYOB so that was helpful since the dishes are on the pricier side. I got the sizzling fajitas - it was really good, huge portions could have split that with someone for sure. Their homemade juices are really good we brought champagne and mixed it with their homemade passion fruit mango juice. We will be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Victoria M. 1 year ago on Google
    After reading the good reviews here, we reserved a table for 2 for Sunday Brunch at 11:45am. (The restaurant opens at 11am, and was not full during our visit.) We had reservations for a movie for 1:30pm, so we had lots of time and did not want to be rushed, so we ordered appetizers. (We wanted to wait to order our entrees, as it's our experience that the food usually comes too fast). The waitress told us we had to order our full menu together. (?) It's a BYOB, so I ordered a diet coke. The were "out of" all diet drinks. (!) I ordered the first item on the menu as a started, Pumpkin Squash Soup. The server came back to tell me they were out. So, I ordered the Peruvian Vegetable Quinoa Soup. It had few vegetables, primarily some sliced zucchini in a water-y "broth". When she came to take my bowl away, which I hadn't eaten, I told her I did not like the soup. She said she'd tell the chef. Nothing else was mentioned and I was charge for the soup. Our entrees were also not memorable. I would not recommend this restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tammy P. 1 year ago on Google • 244 reviews
    I used my Google assistant to make the reservations for a party of 7 at this location, and that experience was easy and smooth. They followed up to confirm my reservations the day of, which I totally appreciated. The service was ok. I was mainly put off by being told that the child menu could not be utilized by an adult in our party who preferred that selection. Thankfully, after offering to pay more, they made accommodations. Overall, the food was fresh and tasty, but the service could use some attention. It could have been that there were not enough staff members to support the demand. I would recommend if you are understanding to minor service issues. Our bill for 7 adults and one child was $360, tip included.

  • 5/5 Frank J. 3 years ago on Google
    Me n my wife enjoyed the food ! The staff there were very nice as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service! We were in the area to see Fonthill Castle and decided to stop in Doylestown for dinner. There are a plethora of places to eat in the area, but we decided on Quinoa due to the number of people telling us that the food was fantastic, as we were outside looking at the menu. Let me say, they were right! My Mother-in-Law had one of the most delicious pork tamales I have ever tasted, my partner had the Chile Relleno and I had the vegetable Taco Salad. I normally never finish a meal, but I ate the entire thing! The food is presented beautifully with an orchid flower. The salsa and guacamole are also fantastic. Being Hispanic, there is nothing like Mom's cooking, however; Quinoa is in a class all of it's own!! The food is absolutely delicious! Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and uniqueness of the dishes we had, and the wonderful staff!!! I can't wait for our next visit! It is a bit pricey, but most things are these days. (Around $20 p/p) I found it quite worth it for everything I mentioned above.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for a late lunch with my family. All three of the chef's specials sounded delicious, so we ordered one of each. Also ordered two juice drinks (the passion fruit one and blue corn apple cinnamon one). Everything was delicious, especially the Picante de Camarones Tacu Tacu! Our 5-year-old ate and drank some of everything. Service was attentive and quick, portions were generous, very bright and clean atmosphere. We'll definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis Stull (The Funcles - D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a grand find in Doylestown, PA. A quaint little restaurant with quiet and reserved wait staff (Jennifer) who warm up to you throughout the dining experience. The food was incredible. The pozole soup was rich in color and flavor. The first time to experience the soup was quite pleasurable. The Nachos were a delightful taste as well. Highly recommend restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iggy N. 1 year ago on Google
    We shared the app sampler and each had an entree ( Lamb Stew and a lunch bowl). Everything was delicious. Our server was amazing knew lots about each dish and provided recommendations. For dessert we split the Mexican hot chocolate with churro. So much yummy. There were so many things we wanted to try, and expect to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric D. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great! Very nice job on the flavors and presentation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erika D. 11 months ago on Google
    I LOVED my dinner experience here! I got the lamb stew entree, and it was delicious! I was also able to try the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce - it was incredible! It is BYOB, so be sure to bring a bottle of wine if you want to have a drink!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill E. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed the ceviche sampler! The guac and Mexican corn were perfect and my buddy thought the paella was the best he ever had. Staff was awesome and very helpful. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mike B. 4 years ago on Google
    absolute worst service. Hostess was clueless when we called her about our order not being ready for hours after they said it would be. Disgusted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anthony D. 11 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    The food was pretty good. My wife loved the picante de mariscos with tacu tacu. I stole a bite and had to agree with her. I had the seafood paella, which was good, but I would have liked it if it had a little more moisture to the rice. The guacamole was wonderful. The service was great. Our waitress was very courteous and friendly. Overall, we liked the restaurant and will likely return.

  • 5/5 Lucero J. 4 years ago on Google
    I’m crazy about the tortilla soup, causa limena (with chicken) shrimp ceviche, “authentic” empanadas and the beef tacos...

  • 5/5 Lynn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great meal with friends - the specials were amazing, and don’t forget dessert...

  • 5/5 Joel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great restaurant with great service!

  • 5/5 Dina D. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful, reasonably priced food!

  • 5/5 Jane H. 4 years ago on Google
    The prices are a bit high however it is worth every penny. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The food is unique and amazing!

  • 5/5 Terry P. 4 years ago on Google
    1st time having Peruvian food! Very good! The dessert was definitely the highlight!!

  • 4/5 Tom W. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good. Easily the most exotic fare in our wee town.

  • 5/5 Rachel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Quinoa is a delicious restaurant!! The staff is so friendly. I had the shrimp avocado toast with plantains and black beans. It was the best shrimp I have ever had. I also had a very refreshing passion fruit juice. It was a perfect balance of sweet and tart! The combination of Peruvian and Mexican options provide a unique dinning experience. If you are ever in Doylestown check them out.

  • 5/5 CJ C. 2 years ago on Google
    What an atmosphere this place has. It was around 8:45pm when we left and there was still a wait. Our server (and every other staff member) was so cool and explained every dish that we didn't know anything about. Fantastic food made with love. Bring a bottle of tequila because their margarita mix is the bomb!

  • 5/5 Giovanna Conforti-Huson (. 2 years ago on Google
    What a surprise!! The food was excellent so delicious, we would recommend this place most definitely! 100%

  • 5/5 Ben B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and drinks were excellent. Steak and seafood cooked perfectly. Lots of flavor. The presentation was very pleasing. It seemed to be very popular. There were lots of people waiting.

  • 5/5 Ashly R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful, delicious and healthy Peruvian food. We enjoyed a lots. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Amanda A. 1 year ago on Google
    DELICIOUS! My sister-in-law, her two kids, and I stopped here on a rainy day, and we were all delighted with the flavor-packed menu. I ordered the Andino bowl with chicken, and each bite was unique, depending on which ingredients managed to stay on my fork; just couldn't get enough of its deliciousness. I highly recommend Papa's lemonade, which is (to me) an unusual combination of lemonade, pineapple, mint, and chamomile, but it works and it works really well! The restaurant was well-lit, even on a dreary day, and the walls were decorated artfully with fun & colorful motifs. I look forward to coming back next time I'm in the Doylestown area!

  • 5/5 Jorge A. 11 months ago on Google
    an amazing place that folks need to experience. we absolutely love coming here. Its been a great find in the local area and Im more than happy to recommend this restaurant for its phenomenal food and incredible staff. The ambiance, decor and overall atmosphere of Quinoa is just what we like and the vibe is incredibly laid back. Come for the great food, try the cevice and itll make a convert of anyone.

  • 5/5 Matt L. 9 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Went here to celebrate my birthday with my sister. Really excellent, laid-back atmosphere and great food! I had the Andino bowl with steak, my sister got tacos with chorizo. I also got a Papa's lemonade, which was tasty, complex and refreshing. Could have drunk it by the gallon! If you're up in Doylestown, check this place out!

  • 5/5 Sami K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quinoa is truly a delightful restaurant with good values. My girlfriend and I have aten here over 20+ times since it’s opening in March 2019 and we absolutely love it! The restaurant itself is always very welcoming and clean. The staff are always caring and kind and have treated us very well every single time. The food is authentic and has original tastes and recipes that have kept us coming back so much. Every time we dine here, the food has tasted great and never gets boring. The complimentary chips and three salsas for every table is also a nice touch too and they have always been fresh and delicious! You will come here hungry and leave feeling full, but the kind of full that makes you feel happy you ate wholesome and healthy food. Jack (the owner of the restaurant) does a perfect job managing the restaurant and making sure all of his customers are happy and satisfied, and has always treated us excellently each visit. They also offer frequent discounts for certain occasions too. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys eating authentic Peruvian and Mexican style dishes for an affordable price!

  • 5/5 Holly F. 3 years ago on Google
    The passion fruit drink was amazing. Our waitress was a sweetheart. The food portions were very generous and eye appealing. Food taste was delicious. This will definitely be a come back stop for us.

  • 4/5 Angela F. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food. I would recommend that they put the size of the appetizers or the prices. I accidentally ordered a $41 appetizer + 2 entree and we couldn't eat the whole meal because the appetizer was a big enough to feed 4 people. The service was great.

  • 1/5 Paola M. 3 years ago on Google
    Left after waiting over a half hour for quinoa salad. Never going back.

  • 5/5 Rebecca R. 3 years ago on Google
    For something out of the norm, this is a great place. Food was delicious. I had the Peruvian Lamb stew.

  • 5/5 Alison J. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food!

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, everytime. Genuine Peruvian cuisine almost as good as Mom makes...almost. If your in the mood for something different, flavorful, and delicious, this is the place!

  • 5/5 B. R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love their Mexican Street Corn 🌽 along with all their food. So yummy 😋 😍

  • 5/5 Lillian P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food excellent services!!!! Definitely go..

  • 1/5 Katherine B. 3 years ago on Google
    This was our first time here and we were very excited to try out the menu. Unfortunately the food was not good. I ordered Mexican Street Corn. I was brought a corn that was clearly cooked the day before (or longer). It was ice cold in the center with brown mushy spots of corn throughout. It was not edible. We then tried the tacos. All of them came out cold. The tortilla was cold and the meat inside was cold. There was only another patron besides us dining so it's really unacceptable that the food would be so ill prepared. Our beans and rice came out after we had already finished our tacos so we didn't even have time to enjoy them but what we did try was very bland. We did enjoy the maracuya drink but unfortunately that's all that we enjoyed. Very disappointed that they'd serve cold food and also rotted corn.

  • 5/5 Eilene S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is always excellent. Seemed a little short staffed last night but they were working hard to keep up.

  • 5/5 Tara H. 4 years ago on Google
    We got takeout the other night and were extremely pleased with the experience. They wrote nice notes on the food containers and ordering over the phone was very easy. Great service, great food... I would highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Isaac 3 years ago on Google
    Food is pretty good. Prices are bit high during dinner and the service is a bit slow. I would order out during lunch nextime

  • 5/5 George 3 years ago on Google
    Great Peruvian and Mexican food. A worthy place to eat in Doylestown you won't be disappointed with this choice.

  • 4/5 Mark R. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and well-prepared food. The outdoor seating is normally streetside parking, so when there's traffic it gets a bit loud. We had the Huevos Rancheros, which was excellent and JUST this side of too spicy, and the taco special, which was a bit bland but decent when doctored up with the salsa provided. Friendly and fast service!

  • 5/5 Bovi K. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellence food and welcoming staff, plenty of space for large groups and enough parking

  • 5/5 Justin O. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was super cute and accommodating. The outdoor dining space is decorated to distract from the street. Servers are super knowledgeable of the Peruvian cuisine and the food was fantastic. We started with the empanadas and I could have ordered that all night. Make sure to try a dish with tuca tuca in it, truly delicious food!

  • 5/5 Deborah C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and great decor! The Mexican street corn is to die for!!

  • 1/5 Kristin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Sat for 20 minutes without being acknowledged. We left so I cannot comment on the food, only the service.

  • 5/5 Robert W. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered take out from Quinoa for the first time. The food was excellent, the staff very friendly. They have tables both inside and out on Main Street. Will definitely add this restaurant to the rotation, if you're in the mood for Mexican/South American this IS the place in Doylestown!

  • 4/5 Chris G M. 3 years ago on Google
    Refreshing to have Cerviche in bucks county

  • 4/5 Gail L. 3 years ago on Google
    The quinoa balls and the shrimp dish are divine. I never know which to order and both is too much food :)

  • 4/5 Y. M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food as attention but for me it was expensive. (Original) Buena comida como la atención pero para mí gustó costoso.

  • 2/5 Samantha C. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered takeout cuz it’s corona times. I got a variety of different things to really get the full experience but everything was bland :( my husband and I were super disappointed especially after reading so many positive reviews. The staff seem very friendly though!

  • 3/5 Kyle G. 3 years ago on Google
    Before today I would have given this restaurant 5 stars for sure. The food and service is usually great. Tonight I ordered takeout and after getting home and opening the box I was very disappointed. I ordered the Tampiquena dinner. The enchiladas were almost completely cold, the steak was poor quality and missing the guacamole, and I was missing the rice and beans which were supposed to come with the order. They did deliver the rest of the order to my house along with a new steak (which was better) and chips, but overall I was very disappointed considering how great this place has been and the price of the meal.

  • 4/5 Sydney O. 3 years ago on Google
    I don’t like to bring down any small business’s ratings so I’m rating 4 stars even though our meal was more like 2 or 3 stars. I just want to put this message out there so hopefully Quinoa can take these critiques into consideration. We got takeout and my friend ordered a taco salad with chicken which was $17. For this she got a few pieces of bland chicken, a tiny bit of shredded iceberg lettuce with too much sour cream and cheese and a tortilla bowl that tasted like clorox (I tried it too). My nachos were extremely bland as well and in the description it says they are topped with queso but it was definitely just shredded cheese. The shrimp ceviche and yucca fries are very good so it seems like a hit or miss with this place but for their prices they should really improve the quality of their ingredients. I think this place is a great addition to doylestown and with a few improvements it could be really amazing.

  • 5/5 Diana P. 3 years ago on Google
    If you haven’t tried Peruvian good yet this place is an absolute must. The ceviche is amazing!!!! They are also BYOB and the service is great. They also have amazing lunch bowls too! My favorite is the lomo saltado bowl.

  • 1/5 James M. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered a taco salad Received a weak attempt at a meal A thin layer or shredded lettuce and black beans A teaspoon of chopped tomato Heavy layer of cheese and chicken 1/4 avocado and a perfect amount of sauce in a taco shell that was less than half full and devoid of life $13 Waste of time

  • 5/5 Luke N. 4 years ago on Google
    Really excellent taco platter

  • 5/5 Dana K. 4 years ago on Google
    Ate too much and I’m SO happy about it

  • 5/5 Christina W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! Absolutely delicious. It was something different, but wouldn't mind making this part of my daily routine.

  • 5/5 angela r. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Ceviche and the Carapulcra is amazing!

  • 2/5 Joseph C. 3 years ago on Google
    Overall the food was bland. The nachos were ok, but had small portions as there was hardly anything other than chips and cheese (very little beans, guac, and jalapeños). The enchiladas meat was lukewarm and the sauce not flavorful. The fajitas were okay as at least the sauce had flavor. The shrimp and chicken were good, but the steak was dry and tough. Everything needed a lot of salt. They also forgot to put in order for kids meal and daughter was not happy waiting for her food.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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