Alpaca in Morrisville is one of our most reliable go-to spots, and after 20+ visits, it has never let us down. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-priced, whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. We almost always order the ¼ white meat chicken and pair it with two sides: usually white rice, maduros (plantains), or green beans. It's simple, but it's done extremely well every time. It also feels like we aren't eating super unhealthy when we pick Alpaca. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the portions are generous for the price. What really completes the meal, though, are the sauces. Make sure to get both the yellow sauce and the green (spicy) sauce. They take everything to another level. Affordable, consistent, and easy to keep coming back to. We're loyal customers for a reason. read more

I love Peruvian food, especially the sauces and the tender meats, so I knew I wanted to try Alpaca to get my Peruvian food fix. The store was very cute, with a large stuffed llama near the check-out desk. The restaurant is chipotle-style. You choose a cut and amount of roast chicken. and then go down the line and pick out your sides and other goodies. For the price, you get a good portion. I got a half-chicken meal, dark meat only, with beans and French fries, as well as a chicha morada beverage. Their sauces are off to the side and self-serve, which I love. The roast chicken was delicious, so well-seasoned and tender. Honestly I did not need the sauce to eat it. The beans were smoky and I appreciate the fact that it was portioned separately to prevent the fries from getting soggy. The fries were not that fresh, and they had the skins on. I would not get these next time. The sauces were good but not mind-blowing. The green sauce in particular was sharp and salty but not flavorful. The orange sauce tasted mostly like mayo. However, again, since all the food was well-seasoned, I didn't really need the sauces. Alpaca is a great, quick, and healthy option for tasty Peruvian food. I would definitely come back for my quick fix, but I would probably skip the sauces. read more

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They missed our cheerwine drink and the fried tostones... But hey the chicken is still very moist and good, the green sauce is the best most flavorful and spicy. The chicken soup isn't great, lacks depth. The tostones are amazing when they're willing to make it (we ordered before closing) The service is usually good, this place is yummy when they get the order right n read more

Alpaca Chicken - Missing tostones and our drink, paid extra! - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

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I love this restaurant!!! It's so flavorful and fresh. You can also get these delicious yellow and green sauces which really amplifies the taste. My favorite is the lomo soltado. Had it more times than I can count :) always a great combo of salty; savory etc! read more

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Easy and simple, great tasting chicken. A go to sample for an easy lunch or dinner. The sauces they provide are great too. Never dry and always flavorful chicken. read more

Came to this Alpaca a few days back and enjoyed my meal. I got the quarter chicken (dark) with rice and beans on the side, per usual. The chicken was moist and delicious, and the rice and beans were solid. With some green sauce on the side, you can't go wrong! My family joined me for this outing and also really enjoyed their food. The only negative to this experience was that the AC dripped condensation on me from above :) Not super pleasant so I'll definitely pick a different table next time. Anyway, other than the AC incident, I had a great time! I'll definitely come back. read more

Jerk chicken Fridays , I love it ! Only time I really go honestly but overall a good experience

I've never met an Alpaca location I didn't like and this was no exception. I ordered the Monday special, the Pollo Saltado, but decided to substitute black beans for fries this time. The flavors were wonderful. The chicken was perfectly cooked -- so tender. I absolutely love their green sauce but didn't even need it today with all the other flavors. What a nice lunch treat on a rainy Monday. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Fresh food that was tasty and fast. Service left a bit to be desired, but the prices are fair. Clean location. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Half 1/2 Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

If you're ever looking for a way into my heart... Order me a 1/2 chicken with rice & beans with green beans. They have improved the green sauce recipe as well! It has a little more freshness and zest to it than it did before and now I prefer it over the yellow sauce. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Food was delicious and they do not disappoint. I usually place big orders and they always send me xtra.

It's fast food service where you order it and go sit down but there's not a driveway at least to my knowledge. And let me just say please try both the green and yellow sauce I love the assertiveness of the green sauce. I got a little bit of the chicken which was delicious juicy and well cooked, in the maduros were delicious I couldn't eat them all but I wish I did. Now the best dish was the rice dish - I know it's a chicken place but just try this it's their version of fried rice absolutely amazing. I even put some of the yellow and green sauce on it. Again very casual setting nice and bright staff was great they really tried to keep the line moving and it was busy!!! Arroz Chaufa!!! read more

Tasty consistent Peruvian chicken chain. This location is near plenty of shopping and other competitors for your dining dollars. While the location is across the main road, there's plenty of parking out front and it does provide a mental breather from the hustle and bustle of Target and other places nearby. I ordered a half chicken with black beans and a side salad for lunch with a chi cha morado to wash it down. The chicken is succulent and has a beautiful wood fired flavor. The spices are lovely and compliments the chicken very well. They chop it into white and dark. Sometimes the white meat can be dry in other establishments, but not here. The beans are rich and hearty. The salad is fresh and provides a nice healthy crunch comparison to the roast meat. While you do get a choice of cilantro or other dressing, I usually go for the spicy green sauce as my topper. Btw that green sauce is addictive. I considered attending an addiction recovery forum when I don't get my fix. It does have a nice kick, but that gets tempered with the chicha morado. The purple corn based drink with warm spices like cinnamon and some additional sweetness. It's a nice rotation to a soda. I've been coming to this and other locations for years and will continue to dine. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Half chicken with black beans and side salad Chicha Morado large - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Fantastic food and customer service. Their story is inspiring, their food is high quality at an affordable price. I am glad I decided to try this place out. read more

This place is as simple as it can get, and yet they possess that "wow factor" that makes you want to come back again. As a long standing business of the community, I'm glad to see that Alpaca has continued to find success and serve the same high quality food as they did when I first visited their establishment many years ago. Alpaca specializes in Peruvian charcoal chicken, which is the Peruvian version of the rotisserie chicken. When I think of rotisserie chicken, I think of the chickens you buy from your local grocery, the classic inexpensive, comfort meal. Alpaca takes this staple item and elevates it with the charcoal chicken. The big difference comes from the outer skin of the chicken, it is rubbed with various peppers and spices to give the skin some extra lift and bold flavors. It's got a bit of spice, it's smoky and the skin itself gets crispy from the cooking process. It is delicious. The chicken inside comes out drier than a rotisserie, but I typically dip it in one of their various sauces and it not only gives it moisture, but extra flavor complexity. Alpaca has some other wonderful items besides their chicken. Their arroz chaufa is my favorite item there, which is their chicken fried rice. The portion size is big and the flavor is always on point. Their sides rock as well. The fried yucca is always golden and crispy, but not overcooked. It's got a soft and warm interior and just salty enough to be enjoyable. The plantains are sweet and delicious. Alpaca has designed a winning formula that has allowed them to stay in business for so long. By continuing to provide delicious and affordable food, they have certainly won me over. They don't need to reinvent the wheel, they just need to continue to keep the chicken consistent and they will continue to serve the Morrisville area for a lot longer! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Half chicken with fried yucca and plantains - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

I had lunch on a Sunday afternoon and I got a half chicken with Yuca fries and green beans. The chicken came separated in white meat and dark meat. Truthfully the chicken size is not that large, you can get a bigger one at Costco. But the meat was juicy, and the skin was pretty crispy. The yellow and green sauces are available in dispensers by the beverage stations, which is nice since you can get as much of those as you'd like. The Yuca fries took a little longer to come, as the cooks were preparing a fresh batch. The green beans were a little bit overcooked, too mushy for my taste. I would prefer they be just a little al dente. But the garlicky sauce on top was really enjoyable. The total cost was around $20 with the beverage. A little stiff, but that's about what you pay to eat out at a fast casual joint now. I like that they have different specials available on certain days of the week, such as tacos and salads. I would return to try some of those. read more

Excellent service and food, as always. My food here was as consistent as any other Alpaca's. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Quarter 1/4 Chicken Only - Dark - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

I ordered the 1/4 dark meat chicken with sides of black beans and corn. The chicken was juicy and SO flavorful! The black beans and corn weren't anything special, but they complemented the chicken nicely. I also chose two sauces- the yellow and green. I much preferred the green, which was tangy/citrusy with a slight kick. The yellow was a mustardy sauce. Would definitely return! read more

I was shopping in a nearby grocery store and decided to stop by to grab dinner for the family. I ordered a carry out meal including a whole rotisserie chicken (8 pieces) with two large sides (white rice and hand-cut fries) (I didn't need a vegetable side since I had already prepared one at home). My eleven year old also convinced me to order some alfajore cookies - heart-shaped, powder-sugared cookie sandwiches with caramel in between (in honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day, she reasoned). The food was good and I would purchase it again at around $27.99 plus tax. The chicken was moist, the white rice was PERFECT, and the hand-cut fries were sinfully delicious (I went back for seconds on the fries). The cookies were also pretty tasty, although I only ate a quarter of one ($7 for two cookie sandwiches). After indulging in a second helping of fries, I decided to (finally) exercise some self-control. LOL. The person who packaged the meal greeted us warmly and was very friendly throughout our entire transaction. He patiently guided us through the menu options that would be amenable for a family of our size, including the night's special. A nice place for "home style" carry out when you are in the area for a Target run, grocery shopping or a movie and are too exhausted to cook. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Heart-shaped cookies sandwiched with caramel - Alfajore (2 pcs) - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

My boyfriend is Peruvian and we often eat home cooked Peruvian food on a regular basis. We were looking for a place with a good pollo abrasa and this is it! We will definitely be going back for more. Unfortunately we were not super impressed with the arroz chaufa and lomo saltado. But other than that the chicken was still one of the best we've had in the past. The staff were very friendly and we got our meal quickly. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, pollo abrasa - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Dried out French fries and chicken! They should be ashamed of themselves serving food like that. Coleslaw was watery. No thank you.

I was in the area and after a stressful day I wanted some good food. What better place than Alpaca! The food here is delicious and the customer service is great. I do think it is a bittt overpriced but overall not terrible. Lots of people visiting! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

We got chicken and some sides for a lunch event at the office. Ordering the food was quick and easy. Pickup was also easy. It was ready when they said it would be. The chicken was dry. The fried plantains were very hard .........they must have been cooked earlier and left under a heat lamp to die. Unseasoned as well. Rice and beans also very bland. Best thing of all the food was the green beans. Of course the spicy "green sauce" was delicious. Yellow sauce was also good. We have ordered lunch food from here several times in the past year. Each time the food has gotten worse and worse. Time to find a new place for the office lunches !!! read more

Placed an order online and it was ready at the time it was promised. Excellent flavor and seasoning. I am new to the area but definitely going back. read more

First time visiting this particular location, but already fans of their chicken. The staff was friendly and we were lucky to get there before peak dinner time so were quickly through the line cos we were definitely ready to eat!! Their chicken is just so delicious!! Also wonderfully seasoned and succulent on the inside. For my sides I had corn (a huge portion) plantains which were plentiful. Had to bring both home as there was so much. They definitely don't skip on portions and the price is fantastic! If there was a location closer to where I lived I'd definitely go more often! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Came in on a Wednesday and got the special. It is chopped chicken with rice, corn, black beans, salsa and a little cilantro on top. A drink is included with the special. Very small pieces of chicken, but it mixed well with the other ingredients. Even though I was very hungry, still did not finish it....comes in a large bowl and is a good sized portion. I would get this again, but next time will probably get the chicken that comes with 2 sides. Drinks are self serve and there is brewed tea which was good. Tables needed to be wiped and I did not see anyone cleaning tables the whole time I was there. Luckily, there are napkins on the table, so I did my own cleaning. Service was fast, not very friendly, but ok...no explanation of the sauces that are near the drinks. Watch out, the green one is HOT! A good meal for a decent price and certainly healthier than a lot of places. read more

I was excited to return after years of having not been there. They upped their game with the ambiance, cleanliness and speed of service. I was impressed. The problem was it didn't hold in takeout. I ordered the 1/4 white meat chicken with maduros and green beans. I have loved all in the past. I had to wait 5 minutes for the chicken to come out. No problem. It is fresh. When I got it home, the chicken was over cooked and the green beans were mushy. The maduros weren't fully cooked. I had popped the top off so this wouldn't happen. I was very sad. On a plus side, they stopped using individual styrofoam containers. It's recyclable and even reusable. Now I wish they would move to paper. And they asked if I wanted plastic ware. Love it. No unwanted waste. read more

I can always count on having a good meal when I have their charcoal chicken and fried rice with the yellow sauce. Also, the green beans, corn and French fries are great. read more

Ordered takeout when visiting my friend in Raleigh! oh wow, sooo good! The rice dish, the corn...and especially the plantains! I wish we had this place in Vegas! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

I should have written this review a couple of years ago but each time I get so overwhelmed with how great it all tastes I fall into a daze and totally forget. So for the record Alpaca has the best Peruvian chicken and sides. I have gotten the family portion as well as the 1/4 white and 2 sides. Both are ample portions and a good value for the money. The chicken is incredibly moist and flavorable. The sides are all delicious, but my routine go tos are the Plantains and the Yucca Fries. And don't for get to get the sauces. The spicy green sauce is my favorite. Very fresh food, clean work area and courteous staff. read more

The food was delicious I got a premade order and it was so flavorful and yummy. The workers were very nice as well and the interior was so cool I would love to eat in the restaurant one day. read more

I placed my order online. The process was very simple. I opted for carry out. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. (On the corner). Carry out spots are marked in front of the restaurant. I waited about 15 minutes after I got there. A gentleman brought out my food and I was on my way. My food smelled delicious. I got back to my room and got ready to eat. My order was wrong. (Yes, I should've checked before I left the restaurant). My order was missing the green beans. The chicken was sooooo juicy. I got the 1/2 chicken mixed. The skin was so flavorful and I don't usually eat chicken skin. The corn was great. The coleslaw was very creamy and had a hint of sweetness to it. I really enjoyed this meal. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will be trying it again. read more

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Alpaca - Morrisville Food: Atmosphere: Service: Bathrooms: Parking: Overall: 5/5 stars Type: Casual - Peruvian Alpaca is a great go to when you want to eat something quick, filling and delicious. The staff was very nice. When we moved we wanted to find a nice go to when you don't feel like cooking, but is filling enough that you don't regret going out. I hate it when you go out to eat and still feel hungry! This is one of those nice spots. Anyways, I got the 1/4 dark meat, with rice, beans and side of tostones (order comes with 4 tostones). He got the Arroz chaufa with side of salad and maduros. We added extra side of yucca frita and tostones (we didn't think the regular tostones was enough). After ordering you get to pick your sauce I got the green one because it is a bit spicy and cilantro-y which I love He got the yellow one which is mild and flavorful. We did end up with left overs because we underestimated our sides. Bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of available and easy parking. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

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I absolutely love the Peruvian charcoal chicken craze. For me, it is the yellow mustardy sauce and the bright green spicy sauce that make the dish. I alternate dips and the sauces both make my taste buds sing! The Morrisville location was quick and precise. I had the quarter white with corn and a side salad. I would totally skip the corn next time and pay for an upgrade to tostones! The corn is flavorless and tasted like is was dumped from the can and heated. My husband had the beans and rice as his side which he found satisfying. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Quarter White Chicken (1/4) - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

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This really hit the spot after a long day. It feels healthy, it's super tasty, and the green and yellow sauces are good on everything. My only complaint was that the Lomo Saltado was well-done and I like my beef cooked medium-rare to medium. My nephew is extremely picky and he loved the tostones and yuca fries - this is a kid who only eats pizza and hamburgers so I think that's a win. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

We have been coming to this location for quite a while and it never disappoints. Staff is always quick and friendly and the food is always packed with flavor. Our go-to order is: Half chicken with yuca fries, rice & beans with a small side of plantains. The dipping sauces are always a must with the meal. Definitely a go-to for a week night dinner for us read more

Alpaca Chicken - Yuca Fries, Rice Topped with Beans, half chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

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Chicken is so good with the seasonings and the charcoal flavor. Sides are pretty good too.

How did I just find out this place! This place is located in a shopping center, thus very easy to find and lots of parking spaces. The food portion is big and you get 2 sides with your chicken for a cheap price. I love the green sauce, goes perfectly with the chicken. Lots of seats, didn't really have to wait for the food. Little contact with the waiters or the front desk! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

I didn't have a clue about what I would have for dinner. I've heard good things about Alpaca, and I'm here to tell you I was not disappointed. Fresh, fast, and delicious. I used curbside pickup, and the person who came out was extremely courteous in apologizing for about the wait, but it was surprisingly fast and worth it. I'll be coming going back soon ! read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 White Chicken, corn, rice and yellow sauce. - Latin American Near Me - Morrisville, North Carolina

Food was GREAT! I only wish their sauce resembled Crisp and Juicy restaurant's in Maryland. Alpaca's sauce was basically mustard.