Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Chatsworth: 9:34 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (818) 280-3365 to confirm.
Location & directions
20905 Lassen StChatsworth, CA 91311
About El Ají Picante
El Ají Picante is a Peruvian restaurant you'll find at 20905 Lassen St in Chatsworth, California. It is one of 32 places to eat and drink we list in Chatsworth. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
El Ají Picante is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
El Ají Picante's menu features 112 dishes and drinks across 15 sections, including Mariscos, Pescado, Appetizers, Chaufas, and Criollo. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $38.99, with a typical item around $19.99. You will find options like Picantes De Camarones, Pescado Apanado, and Ensalada Mixta.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (818) 280-3365 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 20905 Lassen St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Phone
- (818) 280-3365
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Menu
- 112 items · $1.50–$38.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Ají Picante’s weekday schedule with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 62 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60 hours). 94% of Peruvian restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Ají Picante is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in California
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
At El Ají Picante the median listed price is $19.99, close to the typical $17.99 for Peruvian restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 58% | $23.50 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 58% | $12.59 |
| Aji de Gallina | 52% | $23.02 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 52% | $23.87 |
| Chicha Morada | 48% | $5.00 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 45% | $26.72 |
| Ceviche de Pescado | 42% | $19.98 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 39% | $24.98 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Ají Picante there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 26 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (6), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Pizza (3), and Cafes & Coffee (3).
El Ají Picante is the only Peruvian restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Fina Estampa, 1.3 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodCarl's Jr.< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- ThaiThai Valley Restaurant0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.5 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Ají Picante's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Ají Picante open on Sunday?
Yes, El Ají Picante is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Ají Picante located?
El Ají Picante is located at 20905 Lassen St, Chatsworth, CA 91311.
What is the phone number of El Ají Picante?
You can call El Ají Picante at (818) 280-3365.
Does El Ají Picante offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Ají Picante offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Ají Picante?
The typical price range at El Ají Picante is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $38.99.
Does El Ají Picante take reservations?
Yes, El Ají Picante accepts reservations.
Is El Ají Picante wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Ají Picante open late?
No, El Ají Picante usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Ají Picante?
There are 26 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Ají Picante. Nearby options include Carl's Jr. (< 0.1 mi), Domino's (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near El Ají Picante?
None within a mile. The closest is Fina Estampa, 1.3 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
