Alpaca Peruvian Chicken in Chapel Hill is my go-to. The food is always good, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is always clean. The location is convenient as it is just down from Whole Foods, on Elliott, and in the little strip across from Cook Out. My friends from Florida always want to go to ALPACA as soon as they arrive in Chapel Hill. I eat at Alpaca several times a month, and sometimes twice a week. The majority of the student population has left for the summer, and that impacts local businesses. Let's support ALPACA and Chapel Hill businesses. Joseph is the GM. He is welcoming and goes out of his way to help. read more

I am a fan of most rotisserie chicken joints, and certainly Alpaca is one of the best. I arrived around 7 PM on a Thursday night, so this was about two hours before closing. I ordered a half chicken combo with two sides. Actually, I placed my order with one girl. Then the shift leader took over and I had to provide her with my order also. For my sides, I asked for black beans and tostones. And it was my mistake because I wanted maduros, the sweet plantains. When they brough the tostones (green plantains) to me, I explained I was wrong and I wanted the maduros. The woman seemed clueless, apparently she did not understand English. Five minutes later, another employee comes over and I explained the situation again. She seemed to understand and took the tostones away...except she never came back with the maduros. And I waited at least another five minutes. I'd already finished my chicken and beans, and with a 35 minute drive ahead of me, I just didn't have the patience to wait any longer. So basically I got robbed on a side dish. I had admitted my mistaketo the staff, but it still wasn't fixed. Also, both iced tea jugs were practically empty, there was barely enough to fill a regular cup between both. Also, all three garbage pails were completely full, but it looked like one of the staff members was taking care of those as I was leaving. Of course, the chicken tasted really good and the honey mustard dressing was wonderful. I liked the flavor of the black beans as well. But I feel like for $21, this location could have given better customer service. read more

The portions are not worth what you pay for. A solid scam. there is also a discrepancy between portions served in store vs to go orders. The taste is good. It is not awesome or excellent. Again for what they charge. Definitely not worth it. read more

I really appreciate Joseph honoring his promise of rectifying what happened last time tonight. Not only did I get back the quarter of chicken that didn't come home with me last time, he also gave me two complimentary sides for the chicken! He really did not have to do that, and I sincerely appreciate his generosity and staff for giving me a wonderful dine in experience tonight. You can never go wrong with the yellow sauce and it's probably best to dine in to snack on the chicken while it's still hot off the oven! Tonight, my partner and I tried tostanos and it was really, really, really good!! It pairs well with the yellow and green sauce! Chicken was incredibly moist and juicy and super filling, as we ordered an additional half chicken order to eat with the complimentary quarter chicken tonight. Thank you Joseph and staff at the Chapel Hill location! I really needed a good dinner tonight and I left super satisfied! I appreciated him coming out to meet me and checking that I was fully happy with my meal too! For a Thursday night dinner, it was quite packed and nice to see college kids and families coming out to Alpaca to eat. Plenty of tables for everyone to eat in. read more

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Alpaca never disappoints. Coming in here to eat after a long flight and it just feels like yummy comfort food. We ordered the 1/4 chicken white with white rice and black beans, side of maduros, and the lomo saltado without tomatoes. Always delicious and fresh. The service is always incredible! Place is always clean and plenty of seating for everyone. So worth it! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Lomo Saltado (sans tomatoes) - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I've been to several Alpacas, but this was my first visit to the one in Chapel Hill. It was just as good as the others! It's easy to get in and out, and parking was very easy on a holiday week. I took a friend who had never been to any Alpaca. She ordered the Monday special, Pollo Saltado with fries, chicken tenders, and grilled vegetables. She loved it! I stuck with my regular--1/4 white, black beans, and yuca fries. Everything was great! We were there on the Monday before Thanksgiving at noon. I thought it would be crowded, but we easily found a booth, and it never got super busy. The restuarant was clean and bright, and someone even came by our table to make sure we were happy. We were! It's fun to explore Chapel Hill, and this is a great place for lunch or a casual dinner! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 white with black beans and yuca fries - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Since moving to NC, I've seen several Alpaca locations and have been curious about the Peruvian Rotisserie Chickens. I stopped by one day for lunch and got their quarter chicken meal which comes with a quarter of a chicken (choice of dark or white meat) and two sides. I ended up getting fries and their yuca fries to compare. The yuca fries were an additional 50 cent upgrade, but definitely worthwhile. If I had to describe yuca fries, it would be a fluffy, almost golden potato fry texture. For the price I paid, I thought it was very reasonable for a generous portion. Be sure to grab the green and yellow sauce. The yellow sauce is almost like a tangy mayonnaise, while the green sauce reminds me of a very spicy aguacate sauce. Both pair really well when drizzled on the chicken. Pros: Fast, friendly service. Reasonable prices. Cons: Parking lot gets really dark at night since the area is not well-lit. But with plenty of open spots, there shouldn't be any issues finding parking. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Quarter chicken with Yuca Fries - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This was my first time ordering from Alpaca Chicken. I had been curious to see what all the rave reviews were about. I do not live in Chapel Hill. I live about an hour and a half away, but whenever I have an appointment at UNC, I usually try one of the area's highly rated restaurants. After my doctor's appointment, I decided to place a large order so my family and I could try several menu items. I ordered Chop Chop, 22oz. Jarritos Mango drink, Arroz Chaufa, Green Beans, Lomo Saltado, Rice, Fries, Pollo Saltado, Chicken Soup, Two Half-Chicken, Green & Yellow Sauce, Two orders of Tres Leches Cake, and Flan. I placed the order at approximately 3:25 p.m., and the app notified me that it was ready at 3:45 p.m. I picked it up around 4:00 p.m. The restaurant did not appear to be very busy, so I trusted that the staff had checked my large order before handing me the bags. Unfortunately, when I arrived home, I discovered that some of my orders were missing. I called the Chapel Hill location and initially spoke with an employee who told me I could drive back to Chapel Hill to get the missing drinks. I explained that I live approximately an hour and a half away. Driving another three-hour round trip in an SUV and spending additional money on gas would not be reasonable as they should have been placed with my order in the first place. The employee apologized and said she could not issue a refund at all because she did not have access to the system and no manager was available. She told me that someone would call me back. I later received a call from someone named Lucia or Lucita, if I remember correctly. She explained that she could not process the refund at that moment because she was not at the restaurant, but she promised to take care of it the following day. I told her that was fine as long as she followed through and would not forget. It has now been a week, and I have not received the promised refund or any further communication. I am attaching a copy of the receipt that was attached to one of my food bags. The receipt appears to have been used as a packing checklist, with handwritten check marks beside many of the items. However, the drink listed on the receipt does not appear to have been checked off. Considering the size of this order, someone should have carefully checked the quantity and contents of every bag before handing them to me. The restaurant was not busy when I picked up the order, and the receipt provided a clear checklist that could have been used to catch the missing items. Mistakes can happen, and the missing drinks alone could have been easily resolved. What is most disappointing is that I was promised a refund and then received no follow-up. Good customer service requires honesty, accountability, and following through on commitments. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend the Chapel Hill location. _______________________ MY RESPONSE TO OWNER: As stated above, I have already reached out to the Chapel Hill location and explained the situation in detail. I agreed and trusted that she would keep her word. More than a week later, I still have not received the promised refund or any further communication. Your response now asks me to contact the restaurant again, even though I have already done exactly that and was promised a resolution. I should not have to repeatedly chase your business for a refund after your employees failed to include part of my paid order and then failed to honor their promise to correct it. The appropriate response would be for management to review the order, contact me directly using the information already associated with it, and process the promised refund. The responsibility to resolve this should not continue to be placed on the customer. Your public response also contains unfilled template language such as "contact_name" and "contact_title," which makes it appear that my review and the details I provided were not carefully read before the response was posted. I am still waiting for Alpaca Chicken to follow through and make this right. read more

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"The rice and beans is super super good" - my 9 year old. Alpaca is one of the few spots in Chapel Hill where everyone gets a meal that they are happy with, including my super picky kid. My go to is always the dark meat chicken with black beans and green beans. And it's absolutely worth it to pay for an extra side of tostones for everyone to share. Everything is fresh but also feels like an indulgence. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Tostones - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Super good! The staff here is SO kind, so friendly. My main complaint is the portion size- especially for the chicken! The piece of chicken I got with my chicken plate (dark meat) was very very small, especially since about half of it was bone! The food itself was very good, the chicken came right off the bone, the green beans had a good sauce on top of them and the plantains were really good! I placed my order on the app and it was ready within 10 minutes. They have a good amount of seating inside, but I seemed most popular to order ahead and pick up or order to-go. I first really heard about this place through their sponsorship with UNC athletics, so wanted to give them a try, and I would definitely go back- just would see options for more chicken, etc! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 Dark Chicken, Green Beans, Maduros - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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My new quick-service go-to. I'm obsessed with the Pollo Saltado. Sooooo savory and delicious. It's different from anything else in this dining category and the quality is high. Even their iced tea has real flavor. The dining area is pleasant with various kinds of seating. The staff are efficient and pleasant, and made-to-order plates come out quickly. They also get to-go orders together promptly. Tip: You can get a free entree allowance for downloading and registering on their app. read more

Alpaca's chicken is delicious! We got yucca fries and plantains for sides- all freshly made! The yellow sauce and green sauce are also both well made, lighter than some of the other sauces I've had but still flavourful nonetheless. The restaurant setup and pricing is similar to a chipotle/cava (quick instant service) but with more emphasis on the chicken. Restaurant ambience is also very fun and artistic! Will definitely go here again. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/2 Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My family got takeout from Alpaca and it exceeded my expectations! I got a quarter chicken and for the sides i got coleslaw and fries. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful and not dry at all. Everything was very reasonably priced with great portion sizes. I will definitely be back if i'm in the area and I would recommend it! read more

Alpaca Chicken - quarter chicken, coleslaw, fries - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I love this place!! The food is amazing, and the service was impeccable and impressive! Francisco was so nice and took my order so well. I love this place!!!! read more

Good basic grilled chicken with nice sides. Sides range from fries to nicely cooked vegetables. Ambience is fine.

I've grabbed lunch from here a couple of times and it's pretty darn tasty. Most recently, I got a quarter pound dark chicken combo with rice and beans on the side, and everything was very flavorful. The accompanying green and yellow sauces provide some additional depth to the food as well. Ordering has generally been really quick, and they have a decent variety of fountain drinks and other bottled sodas. Overall, I will definitely be back! read more

This place is always consistent and delish! The chicken is moist and soft. It's never chewy or dry. I really like the side of green beans and tostones. They really have subtle flavors that I enjoy. The black beans and rice are cooked well and they have are seasoned just right. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Chicken a d green beans. - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Easy to order and quick to arrive, good for a convenient and fairly tasty meal. At $30, it's a little hard to justify though especially when it gets you a single leg quarter and some fried rice. The chicken is tasty and cooked right but I could do with a lot more smoke. The rice was the standout. I didn't know I liked my rice Smokey but now I know. We sat outside on this nice day and although it's just a strip mall, it's nice to have the option for outdoor dining. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Arroz Chaufa - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Earlier tonight I placed an order on the Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken app on my iPhone and I paid for the order with a credit card. I confirmed payment was made to the restaurant for my dinner order plus a tip for the staff at the location in Chapel Hill. However, when I arrived at the Alpaca restaurant in Chapel Hill, I was informed by the staff that someone from their corporate office had called to cancel my order. How is this possible? Despite the mistake by the company and its employees, no one inside the restaurant apologized for the inconvenience. I have been a loyal customer of Alpaca for the last two years, but this will be my last time ordering from any Alpaca restaurant. The food is subpar and the service is horrible. Sincerely, Keith B. read more

Delicious!!! They had some of the most tender, juicy chicken I've ever had. It has a lovely charred flavor that pairs perfectly with the yellow sauce. I will say, when we visited there was a speaker that was busted and emitted an awful buzzing noise the whole time, but the food was so good I could look over it. read more

Delicious peruvian chicken here! I got sweet plantains and yuca fries for my sides - the plantains were nicely caramelized and tender, and fries crisp with a soft center. The green and yellow sauce were yummy, and are self-serve so you can get as much as you like! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Half chicken with maduros and yuca fries - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Really good food. Really worth the money. Employees were nice ok letting us have to go containers and separating the bean and rice (I don't like my beans mixing and I was sharing with my mom). Overall clean and welcoming would come again and cute little alpaca there you can take a pic with. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Whole Chicken White Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Came here with some friends and I'm always a fan of Alpaca since the food is always very fresh, delicious, and service is outstanding. This is my third time here and always look forward to it. Food came out promptly and did not disappoint! This is a great restaurant in the area. Would come again. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 White Chicken rice and plantains with sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Alpaca is always consistent with quality and flavor! The chaufa was solid and the lomo was over the top. I also enjoyed the Chi cha! The tostones have such a good seasoning and I recommend getting the Large portion which comes with 10. This was perfect for three of us. I loved the ample patio seating but the inside was the most beautifully decorated Alpaca I've been to in the area. Great job, Alpaca team - keep it up! read more

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For a peruvian food, this place hits the spot. They have some varieties outside of the usual rotisserie chicken and the sauces are really good. The chicken is pretty good and any of those plates will be amazing. I personally like the Lomo and pollo saltado. They also have chica morada and inka cola which is always appreciated. Love the fast casual vibe. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Amazing food, nice workers, store is always very clean! They also have a spot in the bottom of Lenoir dining hall and it's the best food on campus @ UNC! The green sauce is to die for and I love their green beans read more

Alpaca Chicken - Lenoir Dining Hall - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This might be my favorite location of Alpaca. All of them are really good, but this one has always been a shining star whenever I need my Peruvian chicken fix. The yellow sauce is incredible, and I'm always a big fan of all their sides. Everything is fairly priced, and I usually have enough meals for two with just one entrée. read more

I recently tried Alpaca for dinner on a takeout basis. I was able to place my order online prior to heading to the restaurant to pick it up, which was a convenient touch. I had the half chicken combo with a small house salad and green beans as sides. In addition, I ordered the yellow and green side sauces, which were a tasty accompaniment. The chicken was also excellently prepared. Service was limited to my walking in and picking up the order, but it was friendly. In the time that I've lived in Chapel Hill, this particular restaurant has seen three different incarnations as a place that specializes in chicken, but it's still as good as ever. read more

I was quite surprised to see an Alpaca on this side of town but was a disappointing experience. I have never reviewed an Alpaca in the area under 4-stars. This location was a shocker. The chicken barely tasted like charcoal, it was more of a regular rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. The green beans were also cold. The sauces were also off for some reason. The best part about this whole experience was the price. read more

Chicken is underdone They did replace my meal but it seems that they are consistently serving pink chicken, some of it was red. I'm sorry I can't eat that. read more

I had this delivered to me tonight from a friend as I am recovering from hip surgery. I smelled the food and immediately dug in, so no picture proof. I had the chicken breast, green beans, and rice and beans. They were amazing. The flavor and portion was perfect. I can't speak to the service or the actual restaurant, but I can guarantee this friend wouldn't have gone in if it was worth it. I'll be visiting as soon as I can drive. read more

Amazing food at a great value! Would come back again and again. Give it a try. Yuca fries are the number one for me

The food from this Alpaca is particularly amazing. Their chicken here is always good, the sides are good, and the horchata is amazing. Clean and plenty of seating inside and outside. Had an online order issue and they took my word for it and helped me instead of being combative like some restaurants can be. Great location. read more

Ordered take out. When I arrived it was ready. I had the Arroz Chaufa, their rice and chicken dish which is on special on Thursday. Very good especially with the spicy green and yellow sauces. The sauces make their dishes, be sure to get it. The other dish we had was the 1/4 dark rotisserie chicken which has an enjoyable taste. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Interior - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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One of my favorite quick and casual spots in the area. I love the lomo saltado-- the steak is always tender and flavorful. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I love Alpaca. I love the yellow sauce. I love the green sauce. This location is just like the Durham location! I highly recommend adding both to anything you're eating- dipping chicken in both sauces and alternating bites. They complement each other wonderfully. I highly recommend the pollo saltado if you're looking for something other than the chicken and two sides, but you can't go wrong their either. I know this is true of most businesses, but I swear the size of the 1/4 dark meat chicken was significantly smaller than usual. Also as a "warning", the jerk chicken is not dry seasoned, and is covered in sauce, which is delicious nonetheless read more

Good food , fast service, too noisy to have a relaxed conversation. maybe some sound absorbing interiors may help. The yucca fries and fried plantain are yum. The cilantro green sauce is delicious. read more

Really good food and good choices. I had the 1/4 white meat meal with green beans and black beans. I also ordered a side of hand cut fries. Everything was delicious and I received my order quickly. Love the perfectly cooked green beans, not too crunchy but not too mushy and coated with a delicious sauce. My fries were hot and crispy and the chicken was tender and delicious too. Tasty black beans made this a really healthy meal. I'm definitely going to order from here again. The price is a steal! Yummy yummy!!! read more

We just discovered this place, which recently opened at this location in the last month. We ordered the special for the day, Jerk Chicken, and it was mouthwateringly good. We opted for the upgraded sides of plantains and green beans, and did not regret it. I sopped up all of the sides with the jerk chicken sauce. The chicken is really flavorful without being greasy. Best of all, service is REALLY fast. There is never a wait, and you're guaranteed to be in and out in minutes if you're ordering takeout. This is a wonderful addition to the area and I can't wait to be a frequent customer! read more