How It All Started

When the pandemic hit in 2020, everything changed…restaurants closed, and jobs disappeared. But Chef Miguel saw an opportunity: delivery was booming. He set up a dark kitchen in a small warehouse, selling vacuum-sealed meals and homemade desserts.

But something special happened, customers kept coming back, asking for a place to stay and enjoy. So his wife transformed the space into a cozy restaurant, and in November 2020, Tacu Taku officially opened its doors.

And just like that, Tacu Taku was born, where passion, resilience, and great food bring people together.

Tacu Taku patio at night with string lights, yellow doors and illuminated sign

THE CAPTAIN

Born in Peru, Chef Miguel’s journey is anything but ordinary. He chased his dream of becoming a soccer player in Costa Rica, but after an injury, life took an unexpected turn. He swapped the field for the kitchen, working with chefs and managing food factories. That’s where his passion for cooking was born.

His journey then led him to Miami, where he worked in fine dining Peruvian restaurants like Adriana’s and O'Lima. With over 20 years of experience, he had the skills, but he wanted more.

So, in 2018, he took things to the next level, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Culinary Faculty at San Ignacio de Loyola University, Miami campus.

Chef Miguel Cuadros presenting three Peruvian tiraditos dishes on a wooden board

OUR CREW

Our team is the heart of Tacu Taku. We simply couldn’t do it without them.

Tacu Taku kitchen crew in aprons in front of Peruvian menu mural.
Tacu Taku team member posing with a decorated llama
Two Tacu Taku team members smiling in restaurant uniforms.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

  • Peruvian fettuccine with seafood and cherry tomatoes plated at Tacu Taku.

    CULTURE

    Peruvian culture comes first. We honor our roots, infusing every plate with history, tradition, and soul.

  • Tacu Taku bartender shaking a cocktail at the bar.

    CONSISTENCY

    With our chef as the owner, we stay true to our flavors, just like the first time you fell in love with them.

  • Chef Miguel Cuadros plating a tiradito dish at Tacu Taku Peruvian Kitchen

    PASSION

    We cook with heart. Every plate tells a story, every bite carries a piece of home.

  • Hands pulling apart yuka bites with cheese at Tacu Taku.

    QUALITY

    Great food starts with great ingredients. We use only the best to deliver true Peruvian flavors.

  • Smiling woman holding a glass coffee cup at Tacu Taku Peruvian Kitchen.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS

    We listen, adapt, and create moments that make every visit special.