I've been to many Peruvian chicken places all across the US and this is my favorite (though I haven't been to a bona fide "nationals swear by" place to be fair). This is also the best location out of the 3 i've been to. RIP to the pre-COVID prices, I think about you often read more

A great staple with solid, reliable quality and fresh ingredients. The chicken is juicy with a great smoky flavor, the sides are always consistent and in reasonable portions, and the service is fast. There is plenty of seating available. read more

I've had Alpaca at several locations around the Triangle, but consistently enjoy this one. The service is typically fast and the employees are happy to answer questions. Today my friend and I got the whole chicken (dark and white) with a premium side of green beans and premium side of rice + beans. My friend added on a side of corn. The chicken was excellent and not too salty. I thought the sides made the meal balanced as well! I recommend the green beans for my veggie lovers. I'll be back, Alpaca! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This location was located near campus so it was kind of busy with patrons inside the business, the parking lot, & the street parking. The restaurant is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. There is a self-serve fountain drink dispenser inside. Once inside, you place your order at the counter. The clerk was friendly. I got the arroz chaufa with tostones. It was prepared in a timely manner, was hot, fresh, and tasted good. I would definitely come back. read more

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I love the Peruvian chicken here, and the tostones are really good too. The jerk chicken special on Fridays is super flavorful and my favorite dish here. The chaufa is good too. Only downside is an insane person in the parking lot here tried to follow me home... read more

Alpaca is a great go-to whenever you want fast and delcious food! I love that they have such a great mix of sides and entree options! I went with their traditional chicken and upgraded to a side of their green beans and had black beans as well. They provided a generous portikn of the grilled chicken that fell off the bone easily and was not super salty. The green beans came with a light white sauce that didn't have much of a distinct flavor, but the beans had a nice and easy crunch. The black beans had a spicy and sweet flavor that was so delicious and made me sad that I didn't order another side of these! I could eat the beans just by themselves as a meal! I will not sleep on Alpaca again as it is a delicious option for lunch and dinner! Don't walk, but run to this local option for authentic Peruvian goodness! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Chicken, green beans, and black beans - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Honestly, Alpaca is a classic, no notes at all. Their Peruvian chicken is so tender, juicy & flavorful- I always go for dark meat & it's the right choice haha. I think I've perfected my sides combo, in order of priority from most to least: maduros (sweet plantains), rice with beans, yuca fries, green beans. The upcharge on maduros & rice with beans is definitely worth it imo. We also got the alfajores, soft cookies with dulce de leche, as a sweet treat. In the past, I remember them being filled with strawberry jam, which I preferred to the dulce de leche. Such a filling meal with quick service, good ambiance. They accidentally gave us another rice with beans instead of green beans & when we pointed it out, they immediately gave us a portion of green beans. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 2 Alfajores - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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10 out of 10 recommend. My husband and I had this delivered when we were in the hospital. We ordered a whole chicken with the rice and beans as a side with yucca and tostones and the food was out of this world. The portions were massive, so much so that we had an entire meal leftover which was perfect. read more

Great little restaurant with amazing food! Very flavorful and enough for 2 meals! Staff was friendly and restaurant was very clean and perfectly located in a cute area with other stores and restaurants to walk to. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Nice staff! Clean. Has indoor and outdoor dining. Delicious food. Loved the chicken, rice and maduras! Enjoyed a Guarana a Brazilian soda! Their green sauce is soooo good and spicy!!! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Tres Leches Cake - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I visited this Alpaca location for the very first time today, and unfortunately it will also be my last. I signed up for the app and received a free entrée as a first-time customer. When I checked out, a manager named Margarita looked at me and said, "Free entrée again?" I asked her what she meant, and she continued with, "Yeah, free entrée for you again -- you've been here every day this week." I was absolutely stunned. I have never been to this location before. For a manager to accuse a customer -- especially a first-time guest -- of coming in repeatedly for free food is extremely rude, unprofessional, and honestly embarrassing. Even once she claimed she "mistook me for someone else," the comment should have never been made in the first place. Her tone and assumption immediately made me feel judged and disrespected. My friend and I were planning to dine in, but after that interaction we didn't even feel comfortable staying. We just took our food to go and left. This was supposed to be a positive first experience, and instead it left me feeling unwelcome and disappointed. I appreciate the free entrée, but it is not worth ever returning to this location. I will also be sharing this experience with family and friends. If this is the behavior your management thinks is acceptable, then it speaks volumes. Very dissatisfied with how I was treated. read more

A great eatery! Employees are very friendly, particularly the gentleman serving the meat when you approach the counter. Portions are generous, food very tasty (I had quarter chicken with rice and beans, and corn), and choice of very good sides. Skip the burger joints if you're looking for an inexpensive quality meal with quick service. read more

This was our first visit and it won't be our last. We ordered the quarter chicken white meat with rice and beans and green beans as our sides. The staff were very nice and the tables were all clean. We tried the green and the yellow sauces. They were great. We will be back again to try more of the menu. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Quarter chicken white with rice and beans and green beans - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My friend and I came by for a quick lunch in between classes. I've never been here before, but I've heard nothing but good things! I got the 1/4 dark chicken with sides of black beans and cole slaw. The chicken was well-seasoned and tender! The skin was my favorite part. The cole slaw and black beans were also yummy. It was very crowded when we arrived, and the line to order was pretty long. Luckily, the line went quickly and we got our food soon after. Overall, we had a great experience and will be back! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 Dark Chicken Black Beans Cole Slaw - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Always a must stop for us every time we visit the triangle. The chicken is always amazing and the choufa rivals many of my favorite fried rice dishes. The sides are tasty and a great compliment to the main dishes but it's the green and yellow sauces that are the cherry on top. Don't be afraid to put them on anything and everything! Service is always with a smile and the place is always clean. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 dark meat. Rice and beans. Sweet plantains. Green and yellow sauce!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Chicken was so tender, beans were crisp, rice and black beans were delicious! Green sauce is a bit spicy, yellow is more mellow. Overall, delicious and for a great price. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Quarter chicken, 1/4 Chicken White - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

worst customer service ever! i just left from this restaurant 5 minutes ago &' is beyond upset! i was the first customer to come in to place an order amongst the customers that were dining in when one of the servers by the jesus or something like that skipped over me and offered service to the customer behind me , after the manager stated she'd be over to help me prior to him coming to the food station. i am a regular alpaca customer and i know that the meal i was ordering was made to order in the back so i asked the girl at the counter if i could just purchase my order and just wait for a number afterwards but she very much gave me a hard time , by then 4 other customers came in and she expected me to get back in line like i wasnt there first. i am beyond disgusted by my treatment today being that i was the only one within the restaurant that was colored . read more

I went to Alpaca on 9th Street this evening, and they were not accepting their own gift cards. The only time ever been to a restaurant it was not accepting their own gift cards. It was going out of business. Hopefully that's not the case here. read more

Services and the food was fresh and excellent. I will go back . I had the lamb chops which were cooked to perfection!

Alpaca kills it at the Peruvian roasted chicken game. Much better than Viva Chicken, their rotisserie chicken is garlicky and flavorful right down to the bone... you don't even need to eat the skin. The rice and beans are top-tier and the green beans are a decadent, flavorful side. The horchata is great, my wife's lomo saltado was heavenly and freshly made. Walking away from this place makes me sad we don't have such greatness in Greensboro. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/2 Chicken (Dark & White Meat), Rice Topped with Black Beans, Green Beans - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this location earlier. I finally made it back after MONTHS of being away from Durham. Everyone was nicer than what I remember and ordering was a lovely experience. As always, I got the pollo saltado and alternated between dipping in between the yellow and green sauces. The food is always quick, hot, juicy, and crisp (when appropriate). i don't like tomatoes and only tolerate most cooked tomatoes. But I will munch on the roasted tomatoes that come with the pollo saltado. I also love that the portion is so large- I will never leave hungry. If you're looking for sides to order, I love their yucca fries and maduros (sweet plantains). I am an Alpaca's enthusiast and I follow their Instagram avidly. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We like to explore for Peruvian restaurants. While visiting Durham we came across Alpaca. So of course we had to ck it out. The chicken was outstanding! So much more flavor in the seasoning than the chain restaurants. They have a hip shaking music in the background too. I'm not naming names but one of us was doing a short salsa. The beat was that rhythmic. Delante'! Our food was a shared one. We had a half chicken with yucca fries and maduros and we shared Chaufa which is rice based w green onion, ground sausage and chicken, so good! It has plenty of outside seating and inside, plus carry out or dine in. Stop in if you want something deliciously different. read more

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This was the worst experience ever! DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THIS PLACE!!!! Their app routes you thru Uber Eats but doesn't allow you to contact the driver! The driver rode past me multiple times, I was waving at him to stop! I called the store and they were unable to contact him because they said they didn't have his information! Needless to say, I never received my food and most of all, the pointed me to Uber Eats for a refund and Uber Eats said they couldn't help me because I don't have an Uber Eats account! Lastly!!! THE DRIVER WAS DELIVERING FOOD WITH A DOG IN THE CAR! read more

Claim to sell halal meat but when you ask about it they know nothing about what you're talking about .

It does NOT have halal choices. I went there and asked if the Chicken was halal and they said no. There is no posting that it is halal.

Good local find. Margarita, the manager was very nice. Easy to order. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Sides were easy to pick, as they're right in the ordering line. Green beens were tasty. Corn were good. read more

Alpaca Chicken - right off 9th, close by W. Main St. - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Atmosphere: Alpaca is a convenient and comfortable fast-casual restaurant on Ninth Street. Their interior is clean, and indoor and outdoor seating are available to enjoy your meal fresh! Service: Even though the line at Alpaca can get long, it moves decently fast. After ordering at the counter and receiving a number, a server brought our food out to us when it was ready. Food: We ordered the Lomo Saltado and Pollo Saltado. Their steak was tender and flavorful, and seasoned to perfection. Their chicken was also delicious and paired well with the rest of the fixings. Their fries added a good starchiness and nicely absorbed the juices of the meat and sauteed vegetables. Their veggies were also fresh and cooked well to maximize flavor. Whether you choose the Lomo or Pollo Saltado, you can't go wrong! Overall: Alpaca serves some delicious food for a great price. The dishes we ordered were very filling, and had everything you could ask for in a balanced meal--meat, carbs, and veggies. Alpaca is easily one of our favorite restaurants on Ninth Street, and we come whenever we want a filling but not overwhelming meal. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Fast food from the Andes. Stopped in for lunch. What a delightful treat! Loved the maduro and pataconas. Rotisserie chicken without all the grease. Reasonably priced, quick and delicious. read more

The food was good but seemed very expensive for what we got. I will likely not dine here again in the future.

I finally had a chance to stop by this location. I've basically had every location there is in the triangle. The food is as good as the other locations. Great customer service and staff! It gets busy here during lunch so I would advise you to come early or later. To be honest, the parking lot here is a mess. I don't advise you parking here. The restaurant recently opened the dining area (outdoors and indoors), although it's spaced out 6-feet apart. I've been here twice and food is consistent. read more

Alpaca Chicken - I miss this place so much. So good! - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The vegetables are quite light in flavor--I personally prefer them with a bit more salt. The chicken was generally great, but the breast was a bit bland and chewy. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/2 Chicken Combo. 16.92$ 4/5. - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Incredible! The Pollo Saltado or Lomo is amazing , now these entrees are served over amazing Fries with black beans and rice. People always say the charcoal chicken is the go to , which is fine. Me, Pollo Saltado for me any day , every day. el mejor pollo de todos los tiempos In case you have a sweet tooth, the cookies are 5 star! read more

For a fast casual place, Alpaca delivers an affordable, delicious, and healthy option. After many meals of fried on fried on our southern food tour in Durham, my mom begged for a healthy alternative. 5/5 price: we had a 1/4 dark meat combo with 2 sides and it was barely over $10 (we paid extra for a premium side, amazing green beans!). 5/5 chicken: flavorful, juicy chicken. After many dry chickens in Durham, this was a pleasant surprise. It might've been because we had dark meat and not white/breast meat, so YMMV. 5/5 sides (white rice, green beans): again, very flavorful but not overwhelming. They gave us a healthy whopping of green beans that 2 of us shared. The rice was lightly sweetened which was a pleasant surprise. Absolutely would love to come by again! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 Dark Chicken, Green Beans, White Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I got the half chicken with sides of sweet plantains and regular fries. Food was absolutely delicious and large portions for the price. Will be coming back! read more

Alpaca is amazing, as always. My go to is their half chicken with green beans and plantains. This location is especially great - meat is so tender and flavor is all there! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/2 chicken with sweet plantains and Green Beans - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Delicious and clean fast casual spot! Chicken was juicy and well portioned. The sides were fine, nothing special but no complaints - we tried the corn, green beans, coleslaw and soup. Definitely hits the spot and doesn't leave you feeling tired afterwards. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I got the Chicken Salad and Yuca fries. I liked the food I got but found it odd that the salad didn't come with anyone dressing.... I did like the yellow sauce that they do have though. It's like a spicy mustard sauce. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Yuca Fries - Peruvian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Possibly the tastiest rotisserie chicken I have ever had. Was missing Latin food after moving here from Miami and this place hit the spot. We ordered Uber Eats and the food arrived quick and hot. There was even a BOGO deal on the pollo saltado so keep an eye out for that! My boyfriend tried the Friday Jerk Chicken Special and wiped the plate clean. It had just the right amount of zing without being too spicy. I tried the 1/4 chicken combo and honestly wish I had ordered more because it was so juicy and flavorful. read more

Fantastic specials everyday, very kind workers, and very fast. I could not ask for more from here :)

Good food of this type...probably a dozen visits, 80% takeout...never screwed up an order and all we've tried is quite good. Try the Inca cola read more