Pucquio

4.6 (750)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

5337 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Now offering takeout!
Pucquio serves elegant, high-end Peruvian cuisine out of a small Oakland kitchen. We focus on Peruvian classics based on California's generosity . Our restaurant in focus on craft every single dish from the scratch and with all the passion and respect you deserve. Please allow yourself a leisure night. Please notify us otherwise. We also do cooking classes, corporate events and different fun, amazing themed dinners and wine maker events. Please visit our site for more details !!!! . We recommend call Carlos (415) 6903052, fol large parties enquirers and if you have any furthere questions or special requests.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 658-7378
Website
http://www.pucquio.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlos Moreira
Private party facilities
We confection truly memorable events based on your budget ... feel free to reach us !!!!!Carlos 415.690.3052 or cmoreira@allpaculinaria.comLissette 415.283.8240 or lquiroz@allpaculinaria.com

Location
5337 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Hudson / Manila
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
3 blocks South of the Rockridge BART station
Entertainment
"The Wasska Project " performs Peruvian and South American classics whit their own twist, resulting on a beautiful contemporary arrange of delicious tunes that goes great with the food !!!!
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cebiche de Pescado$22.00
Daily fish, Ají limo, onion, lime, maldon
Cebiche Mixto$22.00
Calamari, spot prawn, daily fish, rocoto, Smoked sea salt
Tiradito Clasico$22.00
Daily fish, ají amarillo emulsion celery, garlic
Cebiche de Trucha$22.00
Mcfarland spring trout, rocoto, fennel, yucca, caviar
Mosaico Cebichero$22.00
Daily mixed fish, ginger, celery, leche de tigre

Appetizers

Chicharron$22.00
Confit of pork belly, purple corn, "shaved" yam, chicha jus
Pulpo a La Parrilla$22.00
Marinated, grilled octopus, yuca, huacatay, peruvian corn
Causa Negra$22.00
Grilled squid, botija olive, rocoto, citrus
Ensalada de Quinua$22.00
Quinoa, beets, avocado, fennel, orange
Ensalada del Huerto$22.00
Fresh greens & fruits follow carlos' inspiration

Entrees

Lomo Saltado$32.00
Traditional beef stir- fry, onions, tomatoes, soy demi-glaze, rice, french fries
Aji de Gallina$30.00
Pulled chicken Porridge, aji amarillo, olive & walnuts, white rice & boiled eggs
Tacu-Tacu de Mariscos$32.00
Stewed beans and rice, seafood "beurre vert" criolla & huacatay
Chupe de Camarones$32.00
Shrimp bisque (or perhaps a chowder), poached farm egg, potato, white rice
Adobo de Chancho$30.00
Braised pork shoulder, crispy lardon, beans, crispy yams & "sarza" criolla
Plato de Fondo Vegetariano$32.00
Carlos' choice and inspiration of vegetables from the farmers market
Arroz con Mariscos$32.00
Our take on the classic Peruvian style Paella: gulf prawn, squid and daily fish with parmigiano, squid ink and Peruvian corn

On the Side

Yuca Frita$8.00
with huacatay emulsion
Ripe Plantains$8.00
with panca honey and szechuan pepper sauce
Tacu - Tacu$8.00
(rice and beans) With pickled onions
Papitas a La Huancaina$8.00
Melange of heirloom potatoes topped creamy huancaina sauce
Salchipapas$8.00
Traditional fries and sausages with garlic and herbs
Jasmine Garlic Rice$8.00

Reviews

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4.6

(750)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Pucquio offered a "fantastic place" with "extraordinary, authentic Peruvian flavors" and "excellent service" by Carlos and Kevin. Notable dishes like ceviche and octopus, combined with a "relaxed atmosphere" and "attentive staff," made it beloved. Although now closed, its culinary excellence and warm hospitality left lasting fondness among patrons.

747 Reviews

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Chris Gold
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place. Thank you Carlos, Kevin and all the Pucquio staff for all the amazing food over the years! We are so sad about your closing and will miss you!!! Hope to see you soon at a new location.
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Patrick
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad they are closing. Carlos and his crew are simply the best and the food is so darn awesome!
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Syed
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Number one the service is amazing the gentleman that helped us makes you feel like you’re visiting family and just laughed good conversation amazing number two the food per usual is just absolutely delicious. It just takes you on quite the journey we started with the ceviche we went to the octopus and so much more. Always a treat when I get to have dinner here.
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Kyra
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, excellent service from Kevin and Carlos. We were celebrating my mother’s birthday, and they made it so special.
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Linda Gold
Unspecified7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The ceviche appetizer was fresh with delicious flavors, the mains as delicious. This is a darling little place with a very attentive staff. Parking was easy to find on College Ave. we will definitely be going back soon!!!
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Max
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary, authentic Peruvian flavors. Fresh high quality ingredients excellently executed. Relaxed atmosphere
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Christiane Gold
San Francisco9 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Unexpectedly disappointing. Lunch crowd was non-existent, the wait staff(?) first acted as if we weren’t welcome, 1/3 of the menu was not available, food was uneven, desert was literally stale, simply did not live uo to expectations-
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amy
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined with a good friend who frequents the restaurant. Sat at the counter, which is something I always enjoy as watching the chefs is a real treat. Excellent ventilation, btw, no lingering odor on clothes or hair from seats so close to the stoves. The staff was on it - never missed a beat and were totally congenial and relational. The food is so delicious and inventive. We had a variety of dishes from appetizers to dessert. All excellent. A small but impressive wine list is offered by the glass and bottle and I enjoyed an excellent Spanish Godello. The herbs used in some of the dishes really enhanced the authenticity of flavors to elevate this place as a standout in Peruvian food culture in the Bay Area. Can't wait to return and take a seat at one of the sidewalk tables - an inviting and private outdoor area. Don't forget dessert. It was incredible.
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Richard Gold
San Francisco48 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our waiter was very pretentious, and not very helpful. The paella was unlike anything I've ever had before. It was interesting and filling. Serving sizes of the salad appetizer course was not plentiful. My wife had the pork, which she said was too salty, and there was not much to eat.
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Gregory
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous dining experience Carlos is an outstanding and creative chef He takes his time creating an artful and beautiful meal
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 658-7378
Website
http://www.pucquio.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlos Moreira
Private party facilities
We confection truly memorable events based on your budget ... feel free to reach us !!!!!Carlos 415.690.3052 or cmoreira@allpaculinaria.comLissette 415.283.8240 or lquiroz@allpaculinaria.com

Location
5337 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Hudson / Manila
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
3 blocks South of the Rockridge BART station
Entertainment
"The Wasska Project " performs Peruvian and South American classics whit their own twist, resulting on a beautiful contemporary arrange of delicious tunes that goes great with the food !!!!
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Pucquio is a small, intimate spot with an open kitchen and counter seating where guests watch the chefs; reviewers describe a cozy, warm atmosphere with attentive service, great for a date or special night out.

Casual Dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; guests can come relaxed and enjoy the meal without dressing up.

Yes, the outdoor parklet/sidewalk seating works well for diners with dogs; guests specifically mentioned the restaurant accommodating a senior dog in the outdoor seating.

Yes, Pucquio features a well-curated drinks program with wines by the glass and bottle (many guests note bottles at $60), sangrias and cocktails recommended by staff.

For a quieter, easy visit try Pucquio at lunch, guests specifically recommend Monday lunch, when they reported no wait and enjoyed the cebiche.

Yes, Pucquio is frequently recommended for special evenings: reviewers call it an intimate, cozy spot and report anniversary and date-night visits with thoughtful wine pairings.

Yes, families dine here regularly and staff have celebrated children’s occasions (one guest noted Kevin celebrated their daughter’s birthday), making Pucquio an inviting spot for family meals.

The Cebiche de Pescado is a clear standout at Pucquio, it appears on the current menu and multiple guests praise the ceviches as a signature highlight.

Sunday brunch at Pucquio is a standout, a reviewer describes meeting for brunch on Sunday and enjoying a wide selection of brunch dishes and cocktails.

Guests often describe portions as generous and shareable, the Arroz con Mariscos/seafood paella in particular is noted as generous.

Pucquio is intimate but flexible, you can sit at the open-kitchen counter, dine inside the small dining room, or enjoy the outdoor sidewalk/parklet seating.

Yes, Pucquio has outdoor seating: guests mention a sidewalk/parklet and several reviews describe dining comfortably in that outdoor area.

Yes, the restaurant asks guests to call Carlos at (415) 6903052 for large-party enquiries and other questions or special requests; reviewers also report the team accommodates gluten-free and celiac needs.

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Cebiches

Cebiche de Pescado$22.00

Cebiche Mixto$22.00

Tiradito Clasico$22.00

Cebiche de Trucha$22.00

Mosaico Cebichero$22.00

Appetizers

Chicharron$22.00

Pulpo a La Parrilla$22.00

Causa Negra$22.00

Ensalada de Quinua$22.00

Ensalada del Huerto$22.00

Entrees

Lomo Saltado$32.00

Aji de Gallina$30.00

Tacu-Tacu de Mariscos$32.00

Chupe de Camarones$32.00

Adobo de Chancho$30.00

Plato de Fondo Vegetariano$32.00

Arroz con Mariscos$32.00

On the Side

Yuca Frita$8.00

Ripe Plantains$8.00

Tacu - Tacu$8.00

Papitas a La Huancaina$8.00

Salchipapas$8.00

Jasmine Garlic Rice$8.00

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