We stopped here after shopping at the outlet mall. I honestly wasn't in the mood for this, but we decided to try it anyway. I was very pleasantly surprised because it was much better than I anticipated. The chicken was tender and juicy and we had fried yucca and rice with it, and the cookies, called alfajor. I love cookies and they were really good. The staff was really nice and everything came out efficiently. I was happy that we came there. read more

This has been a go to spot for my husband and I when we want something but not fast food. We have always enjoyed the food here, but lately every time we go it seems they have enough French fries for one of us and the other has to wait for more to be made and by the time you get these fries you are almost if not finished with your food and really don't want them. Yesterday we didn't get the fries at all and when we went up after we were finished with our food and ready to go to tell the girl she told us she would put the fries in a to go box. Really! The person at the counter needs to communicate with those working with the fryers a little better. read more

Great experience. Pulled in off the highway. Quick service, friendly staff and excellent food. No issues whatsoever so ever. Very authentic feeling. (Never been to Peru). Chicken was outstanding. I had the half. Green beans had an excellent garlic sauce and cooked perfectly. Fries were fries.... Good but nothing special. I had the plantains.... Of course. They were offered... so.... Yum! Yucca fries, I tried them. Not my choice but they were crisp and hot. Not much taste there. The sauces were interesting. The green had a light jalapeño and cilantro flavor and the yellow more like a lemon aioli? We will be back read more

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Meh. It was okay - I've had better Peruvian chicken. The dining area was comfortable but simple. The staff was okay. I would consider returning but would try somewhere else if available. read more

This Alpaca location has some catching up to do compared to others. The chicken lacks that signature deep, smoky flavor I expect. During my last visit, I tried the fried rice, but it was partially undercooked and crunchy, so I ended up throwing most of it away. Consistency is a real issue here--on another occasion, I had to wait so long for a side of fries that the rest of my meal was cold by the time they arrived. I hope they can get their timing and quality control back on track. read more

Wish we had one in Greensboro. I was impressed that they make the entrees after you order. Very fresh and flavorful. I don't remember what the special of the day was called but it was absolutely delicious. Obviously well seasoned chicken with rice and beans however it was supposed to be served on top of a bed of fries but this location was completely out of fries so I deducted one star because how can you run out of fries? The sauces were really good the green sauce has quite a nice spice to it the yellow sauce kind of reminds me of a yum yum sauce that is mayonnaise based. A lot of the people that were in the restaurant were eating the quarter chicken or half chicken dinners and they continually have birds in the rotisserie so I'm sure they are very fresh all day long. Just wish we didn't have to travel so far for this restaurant. Also how can I forget to comment on the Yuca fries? They were absolutely fantastic and cooked perfectly read more

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Truly the most poorly run restaurant I've ever set foot in. If you like being ignored and given your food 45 minutes passes the promised time, this is the place for you read more

A newly opened business that I had heard a lot about so I expected it to be busy. And it was but there wasn't much of a wait. We ordered a whole chicken that came with two sides. The chicken was cut up into eight pieces. The sides were served in family size portions. The chicken was very moist and had a nice taste to it. I've had Peruvian chicken that was put on an open flame after being cut. This wasn't, but it was still good. The corn was buttery and delicious. The jasmine rice was nice and fluffy. The sauce had a nice flavor. They have a nice menu, reasonably priced and specials of the day. I will definitely be returning to try some of the other menu options. read more

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Boston Market meets Latin-inspired sides... That's the immediate vibe I got upon walking in. Glass serving counter where they take the rotisserie chickens and carve them up into quarters, halves, or whole, then combining with sides as you move down the line to the cashier. Massive rotisserie ovens behind the servers just like Boston Market... Up-charged "premium" sides like Yuca... really? One of the most common street food sides in any Latin restaurant is a premium?? Of course I saw the cookies sitting pretty atop the serving line as I neared the cash register and decided to try them... Alfajores... $7.50 for two cookies... never again. Admittedly, the food was tasty and the chicken (just like Boston Market of old) was very flavorful and juicy. At $27.30 for a 1/4 white with beans/rice, two cookies, and a side of green beans... never again. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Way too much for a lunch with desert... - Peruvian Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

On that rare occasion, I forgot to take pics! This place is like Viva chicken, so it's good! The yucca fries are yummy, wish they were hotter, they were a bit on the cold side. Everything was yummy, the chicken, the rice, the regular fries. It's a cute little spot for a quick lunch or dinner. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

Excellent chicken! It's such a great addition to Mebane's food scene (which is sad lol) we get this at lease 3x a month.

The food is good. My thing is most of the staff seems to be high schoolers who would rather be any place else. Also, it's still fast food. Kind of pricy for that in my opinion. read more

The chicken and sides are delicious and the servers are so nice and helpful. Great place to eat in or out. I recommend trying the food for sure! read more

Recently visited this restaurant and found that although the chicken is quite delicious, the portions are small for the price. In addition, the menu says that it comes with 2 sides. It does not designate what those sides are.. apparently rice and beans are not upcharged. A half chicken costs a pricey $15.. Menu should designate that anything other than rice and beans is charged more. read more

I have been a loyal customer of the Alpaca location in Chapel Hill, NC, for the past two years. Tonight, they failed to get my order right. I ordered the same thing I've ordered nearly every time I've visited the store but they forgot to include the plantains.. Did not realize this until I arrived home 30 minutes later This is very disappointing after being a loyal customer for two years. I will not return to this Alpaca location ever again. --- Keith read more

Food was very tasty and healthier than other options in the area. Will definitely go back again. Taco Tuesday tacos were really good.

La comida es deliciosa. El servicio excelente. El ambiente es acogedor y muy limpio. Decidimos ir al lugar porque la gente lo estaba recomendando y la verdad es que no se puede decir nada negativo del lugar porque. read more

Delicious clean "fast" food! My toddler loved the food which is saying a lot. We got the full chicken cut into 8 parts with 2 sides. For the sides we chose the rice and yuca fries. We also added on a side salad with a delicious cilantro vinaigrette. Highly recommend going here! read more

Love love this place. Chicken is perfectly seasoned and the side oh the side are all good. I've done take out a couple times and it's easy and quick to get in and out. The interior is very nice, clean, and welcoming. read more

Delicious!! I have been waiting for this for months and Alpaca in mebane finally opened. With it being opening day, i expected it to be crazy busy but I was in, ordered and received my made to order food all within 15 minutes. The staff was so friendly and efficient. I loved the murals on the walls of Peruvian cities and communities. I got the pollo saltado, which is a bed of fries topped in onions, tomato, chicken and a savory sauce with a side of cilantro rice. Even the rice was some of the best I've had. The guest i was with got a chicken quarter with fries and slaw and said the slaw was out of this world. I'm new to Peruvian food and have never tried an Alpaca before, will be coming back here. read more

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

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Love this place for the Peruvian experience. Their lomo saltado is the best I've ever had - it's a mix of steak, fries, tomatoes, and red onion. But their pollo saltado is, dare I say it, even better. Their rice and beans with the green sauce is my crack. I could eat that for the rest of my life and be happy. (The sauces are available by the soda machine. The green is a little spicy). I usually grab some alfajores and save them for my coffee the next morning. They're a shortbread cookie with a dulce de leche center. It's the largest Alpaca location so far. Complete with an alpaca that greets you when you walk in. There are photos of Peru adorning the walls. A very welcoming vibe when you walk in. The service is quick and friendly. My husband would bring home Alpaca from the UNC location. So glad they made another location in Mebane. read more

I recommend everyone try this place. The food is cooked in an open kitchen concept. Lots of tables available inside and out. They put your food together as you pick and choose like an assembly line (unless you order online and do pickup). You can see chickens cooking in the giant rotisserie oven. The chickens according to the store website are hormone-free, locally raised and free from all major FDA allergens. The chicken portions are large and the meat moist. The rice is tender and cooked well. The black beans are simmered and tender. Maduros are delicious with a nice caramelized exterior. Yuca fries taste like buttery yukon gold potatoes, very good. Green beans are tossed in a fresh garlic sauce. The tostones were a bit bland and tough for my liking. Yellow corn tastes like canned corn. The two condiment sauces served with the food are a pureed jalapeño sauce and a mustard/mayo yellow sauce both are delicious! The horchata drink is delicious but sweet, I recommend trying it at least once. The franchise recently updated their online app to place to go orders for quick pickup and offer a free entree after sign up and on your birthday. You can even earn points on purchases, 100 points will earn you a $10.00 reward to apply towards food. read more

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Quick & delicious food. The chicken reminded me EL pollo Loco that is a chain in California.

I stopped in with a friend on our way from Greensboro to Durham. It's a new location and really well laid out for different types of patrons. Tables, booths, counters, outdoor tables. Nice variety of items in the menu. I had 1/4 white, black beans, coleslaw and yucca fries. My order at the counter was plated up on reusable plate and bowl, with a couple disposables. I had a really nice drink that was sold by the portion. No free refills on this one, but tea and fountain drinks are available. The sauces are from pump dispensers, serve yourself. A reasonable price for an excellent meal, quickly served in a very nice space. read more

The best restaurant in North Carolina! Roby is an incredible manager and keeps the food tasting amazing while creating a fun and clean atmosphere. read more

We went to this Mebane location during the soft opening and the staff did a wonderful job! The service was excellent. The restaurant has a great ambiance and was clean and upbeat. The food was excellent. The chicken was tender and flavorful and the sides were delicious. We are so happy to have this restaurant in Mebane! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 white chicken with rice and sweet plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

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To say I am disappointed is an understatement. Had lunch today and ordered Arroz Chaufa. The menu board advertised it had both chicken and sausage. The picture below shows the size of the chicken. Notice that it is almost the same size as the rice. When I asked a young lady that stopped by our table to check on us why there was so little chicken in the dish she went to check. She came back and said they told her there was 1/4 cup of chicken in the dish & if I wanted more I would to pay for it. Now, I didn't ask for more, I asked why there was so very little in the dish. I should have paid more than $4 less and got a 1/4 chicken with sides. Since management didn't bother to come out or really address my issue I will simply go somewhere else. So sad they turned into a one and done restaurant. We had high hopes. read more

I and I would think everyone else would like to know when the Mebane location will start with the points in the app I continue to drive to Durham to eat so I can collect my points. The food is great and the app is a great plus. read more

The food was delicious! This was our first time eating at Alpaca and it did not disappoint. The food looked exactly like the pictures on the menu and the taste was amazing. We will definitely be back soon even though we live a bit of a distance away. Service was quick and friendly as well. The restaurant was also very clean. read more

Had delivery so can only speak to the food but...wow. High quality, very flavorful. Had the 1/2 chicken all dark with hand cut fries. Fries are really hand cut and delicious. Chicken were young and tender with great flavor. Very nice side salad as well. The green sauce is spicy but not without great depth and flavor. This place is worth a try. read more

The food was very good. I had the pollo saltado and Tony had the jerk chicken. The service was just as good as the food. The ambiance is more industrial style and makes having a conversation a little difficult but it is not terrible. We will definitely go back. It is nice to have something a little different in Mebane. read more

Chicken is good. Side portion size is below average for the price. Number of side options could improve. Also pay attention to the "Supplemental Fee" added to your receipt. I guess this is a "TIP" automatically figured into your total bill. Each time I've visited the establishment I've always paid with cash; however I always get busted with the "Supplemental Fee" so I choose never to tip at this establishment. No explanation of why the "Supplemental Fee" is added. read more

I am Peruvian and I can tell you this is not Peruvian chicken {pollo a la brasa) This is more like Boston market chicken. The chicha too much lime and the Alfajores not good. The place is nice though read more

Can't wait to go back and eat there again. Cute place. Very good food and beverage. People working there were kind and helpful.

I have been here twice. The food is very good. The first time I went they had "run out of chicken" and we had to repeatedly ask for our order. Someone finally made it for us. We ordered at home online and still had to wait approximately 40 minutes after we got to the store. I assumed it was a one off incident. I just ordered online again. My order was 1/2 chicken and two sides. I get there after ordering online and it's not there. Ok. They start looking and can't find it. I'm again told " we ran out of chicken". I see about 100 chickens cooking in the back and incredulously raise my eyebrows. I'm then told " you can have all dark or you can wait 20 minutes". I recall my last visit and the very slow movement of the line next to me and just take the dark meat. No offer of anything extra is made to compensate for not getting what I paid for. They also forgot to give me the sauce I ordered and didn't close the food container. I also left them a nice tip for pickup. Joke is on me. This place is very frustrating. read more

Chicken was undercooked and slimey. We couldn't eat it and the side items were either under or over cooked(Yuka, green beans, fries, and maduras). Waste of money. read more

The staff are awesome here, really move the crowds through quickly and they are very on point. The food is perfect anytime of day!

We had a wonderful experience at the new Alpaca in Mebane! Tastes I'd never experienced before and everything was delectable. Local Mexican restaurants are going to have to step up to compete with this south of the border addition to our county. Peruvian food is delicious prepared the Alpaca's way. The prices are reasonable, large portions, and no flimsy Styrofoam take home containers. Quality reusable/recyclable containers instead. Impressive! We'll be back, and probably often. Burlington needs its own Alpaca now. read more

wonderful surprise, we tried without reading reviews and had a great experience. food terrific but ambience a bit noisy, although outside dining was great. cafeteria style ordering was quick and efficient, in and out in 30 mins read more