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    Alpaca Chicken

    4.1 (211 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Meal 1/2 Chicken with rice & black beans
    Jennifer E.

    I had seen a few of these in the Raleigh area on my visit. The night I was staying at the Westin I walked over to this huge outdoor mall and found Aplaca and decided to give it a try. Honestly, roasted chicken sounded great. I had a difficult time understanding what the woman behind the counter was asking me. Thankfully, the young man cutting the chicken could tell me. The chicken is flavorful and moist. The rice is perfect and took me back to Peru. Place is order food at a counter, get a tray, pay for it and sit down. Bust your own tables. I was able to get a glass for water. Overall, I would come back if in the area. I wish I spoke Spanish to communicate with staff better.

    Jay R.

    Rating based on: consistency, cleanliness, quality, taste, and presentation YO FAMO, LET ME PUT Y'ALL ONTO ALPACA CHICKEN IN BRIER CREEK LIKE IT'S THE NEXT BIG META IN GAMING - THIS SPOT IS STRAIGHT FIRE AND EARNING THAT 5-STAR RATING FROM ME, NO CAP! As a food boss who's vibe checked spots left and right, this Peruvian joint is based AF - ambience super clean like a fresh wipe-down on your setup, and customer service? Impeccable, treating you like the MVP without glazing! It's giving extraordinary energy without any cheugy vibes, and the place stays packed but consistent like your go-to playlist! Now let it cook on what I smashed: That LOMO SALTADO? SHEEEESH! Stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and french fries over rice for like $15-16 - juicy, scrumptious beef that's bussin' harder than a viral TikTok, no mid flavors here! The CHARCOAL CHICKEN (quarter white meat) with FRENCH FRIES and YUCCA FRIES? Magnificent and delicious, chicken so juicy and charred it's giving dope perfection - way better than any simp fast food ratio! Don't sleep on them SWEET PLANTAINS - luscious and caramelized like they ate and left no crumbs! The ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN? Same fire level, extraordinary tenderness that hits different! Washed it down with HORCHATA, that creamy rice-based drink with cinnamon - so rad and refreshing it's like gaslighting your thirst away! And the CHICHA MORADA? Dope purple corn vibes that's delicious without being too sweet! For the closer, that TRES LECHES CAKE? Sponge cake soaked in three milks with whipped cream - scrumptious and magnificent, portion so juicy you'd simp for seconds! Real talk, if you're sleeping on this for some cringe processed junk, you're taking an L + ratio - pull up, feast like a king, and thank me later! This spot is straight bussin' and based! Pro tip: Hit it during peak hours for that fresh-off-the-grill energy, and snag extra YUCCA FRIES - game changer!

    Fatima A.

    I've tried this place a few times and it has always been solid. They have daily specials which provides an opportunity to try different menu items. I've had the chicken tacos ( good but a bit too much liquid inside. It dripped out like water, but the chicken was flavorful.). I've also tried the chicken dish with the rice and sautéed veggies. Again, solid. No fanfare. The plantains were good with nice caramelization. My mom seemed to enjoy her steak dish as well. It's definitely on the better and healthier end of fast food. Service is fast and friendly and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and easy parking. I want to try the half chicken and a few other menu items so I'll be back. Oh. They give you French fries with just about everything. The only problem is that on some of the dishes they put the other menu items on top of the fries making them soggy. So yeah.

    Markiesa B.

    I've been to alpaca plenty of times, first time at this location and it was busy for a Wednesday night . I just got the vegetarian plate and upgraded two of my sides to premium. Line moved quick inside but they are a bit pricey for the vegetarian plate it was $11 and some change, I enjoyed my food like always.

    Dark meat half chicken, plantains, and tres leches cake.
    Keith S.

    I wish I could move this restaurant into my house. I had dark meat half chicken, plantains, and tres leches cake. The green sauce with the chicken sealed the deal. Best chicken I've ever had. This place is beyond amazing.

    Chop Chop (Wednesday Special)
    Alexandra H.

    Absolutely looooove this place! I came here on a Wednesday and ordered their Special of the Day - Chop Chop. It was so delicious, the only bad thing is that it's ONLY on Wednesday's! But a great restaurant nonetheless and always busy, that's how you KNOW it's good.

    Mike B.

    Delicious chicken at this outlet of local chain. The store in Briar Creek is sleek and modern. About a dozen tables inside. Salsa music plays just a little too loudly, decor is bright and colorful. Service is cafeteria-style, food from the service line is collected at the cashier; food from the kitchen is delivered to the table. Service is quick and friendly. The chicken is cooked rotisserie-style over charcoal. Skin is gloriously crunchy with just a hint of the charcoal smoke. Meat is juicy and tender, cooked perfectly. The quarter chicken is a breast and a wing; enough for lunch, but you'll want more for dinner. There are many sides to choose from, I selected rice and beans and plantains. A ladle of long-simmered, perfectly seasoned black beans is served over scoop of sticky white. Delicious, though could have used a sprinkle of chopped onions. Plantains, one of my favorites, are glazed and fried to sticky, sweet perfection. If you're craving hot, fresh, perfect rotisserie chicken, this is your spot.

    Yucca fries
    Winter B.

    Great chicken spot! Super flavorful and filling, loved the side options. Very reasonable price. Healthy and good quality meal! Would recommend.

    Kristine U.

    I met my boyfriend up here for lunch yesterday. This location is much smaller than the one I frequent in Garner. I ordered the 1/4 white chicken with yuca fries and rice and beans. My boyfriend ordered 1/4 white with fries and corn. When I was ordering I felt rushed by the employees working behind the counter. When I sat down to eat, I realized I was given dark meat instead of white. I was bummed but I didn't feel like complaining so I just dealt with it. The rice and beans and yuca fries were excellent. But from now on, I'm sticking with the Garner location.

    Tostones1/1/2 Chicken With Chicken Soup
    Marissa M.

    I finally checked out Alpaca today for lunch and I'm very satisfied. They offer large portions and high quality Peruvian plates. I decided on the 1/2 chicken, chicken soup, tostones and a house salad that I never received. The food was very flavorful and fresh, so I will not cry over the missing salad. There was so much food for the money I can save some for dinner. The soup was ok. What I really enjoyed was how moist and flavorful the roasted chicken was. It was perfectly charred to perfection with a smoked flavor. The tostones were also very good. What I enjoy most when dining Peruvian is the flavorful sauces. The green being my favorite. I believe it's jalapeño. It gives the food some kick. I enjoy dipping my tostones and chicken in the green sauce. I will definitely return when I'm not up for cooking at home.

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    Love this place for fast casual chicken and other Peruvian food. The chicken is so flavorful. Staff is always friendly and efficient.

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    Love this place I probably wouldn't eat inside, but the food is incredible and the sauces are on another level

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    Food was great. The flavors are always so delicious. Service friendly. Always a nice meal when we visit town.

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    I highly recommend the yucca, crispy with great flavor. Fast and friendly staff and I will definitely return.

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