Ceviche mixto from El Pollo Imperial, which serves Peruvian food, in north Long Beach. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Parihuela, a seafood soup with fresh fish, clams, shrimp and squid in a tomato broth. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Customers dine at El Pollo Imperial. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Seco cordero, lamb stew with beans and rice. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Picarones at El Pollo Imperial. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
