Long before Tineo Peruvian Cafe became a Richardson favorite, the Tineo name was already part of a family legacy.
In the 1970s, José Rodriguez Tineo opened the family’s first bakery in Peru, laying the foundation for a tradition that would span generations. Decades later, his son, Victor Rodriguez, and his wife, Sara, carried that legacy with them when they moved their family from Peru to the United States in 2003. Seven years later, they opened Tineo Peruvian Cafe in Richardson, bringing generations of family recipes, baking traditions, and Peruvian hospitality to North Texas.
Today, more than 15 years later, Tineo has become much more than a neighborhood restaurant. It has introduced countless guests to the rich flavors of Peru while giving many members of the local Peruvian community a place that feels a little like home.
Walk through the doors and you’ll find bakery cases filled with colorful desserts and traditional pastries, families gathered around large tables, and first-time visitors asking questions about dishes they’ve never tried before. That sense of discovery is part of what has made Tineo such a beloved part of Richardson’s dining scene.
Peruvian cuisine is known around the world for blending flavors and techniques from many different cultures, creating meals that feel both familiar and completely unique. At Tineo, those traditions come to life through recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.
For first-time guests, the Rodriguez family has a lineup of dishes to recommend. Lomo Saltado, one of Peru’s signature dishes, combines tender strips of beef with onions, tomatoes, and fries served alongside rice. Ceviche de Pescado showcases fresh seafood brightened with citrus, while Papa la Huancaina offers sliced potatoes in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce that has become a comfort food staple throughout Peru.
When you visit Tineo’s, make sure to leave room for dessert. Inside, you’ll find display cases filled with traditional Peruvian pastries, cakes, cookies, and desserts that reflect the family’s decades-long passion for baking. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, an afternoon coffee, or dessert after dinner, there is always something fresh waiting behind the glass.
The commitment to sharing Peruvian culture extends well beyond the restaurant itself.
In 2021, Victor Rodriguez was recognized by the Peruvian Consulate in Dallas after partnering with Dallas ISD to prepare more than 1,000 servings of Lomo Saltado, introducing students to one of Peru’s most iconic dishes. Over the years, Tineo has also been featured on Spanish-language television, participated in community celebrations, and represented Peruvian cuisine at industry events and countless tasting events, helping bring greater awareness to the country’s rich culinary traditions.
At its heart, Tineo remains a family business.
Victor and Sara have built more than a restaurant. Together with their children, they have continued the tradition started by José Rodriguez Tineo more than five decades ago, creating a place where recipes, hospitality, and family remain closely connected. The restaurant’s name serves as a daily reminder of that legacy and of the generations who helped make it possible.
As Richardson has grown into one of the most culturally diverse cities in North Texas, Tineo has grown alongside it. New visitors continue to discover Peruvian cuisine for the first time, while longtime guests return for the dishes and desserts they have come to know and love.
In July 2026, the restaurant celebrates 16 years in Richardson, a milestone that reflects not only longevity but the relationships built around the table since opening its doors in July 2010.
More than 50 years after José Rodriguez Tineo first placed the family name above a bakery in Peru, that same name continues to welcome guests, now thousands of miles away in Richardson. It is a story of heritage carried across generations, shared through food, and made even richer by the community that has embraced it along the way.
525 W Arapaho Rd, #1
Richardson, TX 75080
214-256-4535
Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 9am-9pm
