A popular spot for refined-Peruvian food opens in Berkeley

A popular spot for refined Peruvian cuisine in El Cerrito has expanded to Berkeley’s Gilman District.

El Mono opened its second location this May at 1300 Fourth St., in the former space of the Gilman Grill and featuring a large outdoor patio. The restaurant is still waiting on its rotisserie-chicken cooker and alcohol license but otherwise is open and serving its menu of creative, comforting Peruvian dishes.

Fans of Peru’s food must ask: Are the sauces used to tie so many things together ...