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    Ay Papa Que Rico

    4.3 (709 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    AY PAPA QUE RICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ammmmmazzzinggg
    Christopher B.

    Do not sleep on this place ! Go to Van Nuys and treat yourself to some very authentic food. I loved that this place is community based. The love is in the food . The chicken is seasoned to perfection and the people are super sweet. During lunch service is busy but beyond that you can get in and out within 15 minutes. Ambiance is pretty hole in the wall but what good food is not? It's clean and feels like you're in someone's Aunties kitchen.

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    Artem T.

    Very tasty food, good service, I recommend it to everyone. There is parking convenient location

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    Scott B.

    Ay Papa Que Rico is a fantastic Cuban inspired charbroiled chicken restaurant. Had a craving for Cuban food after a recent rewatch of the movie, Chef. Stopped here for the first time and had to try the chicken based on the delicious smell as well as a Cubano. Both were mouthwatering. The chicken was perfect and the black beans and yellow rice I got with it were great. The Cubano was near perfection. I look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu

    Empanada

    The food tastes good but the preparation isn't always consistent unfortunately. I've ordered the same items multiple times and they can be different each time.

    1/2 chicken meal
    Karie F.

    Very good Chicken! Sides were ok. I didn't like the seasoning on the coleslaw. Beans and rice were good. Fresh salsa. Friendly employees, parking is a mess.

    So good!
    Lost In A.

    Chicken is out of this world. The char is everything. Their fruit drink is so good! Tortillas on point, black beans on point, rice is good. Chips and Salsas on point! Nice friendly service! Can't complain.

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    10 months ago

    Great chicken for great value. Staff is super friendly. More of a hole in the wall spot but lots of options and excellent food. Go hungry!

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    1 year ago

    Food! So good, fresh, and service was fast. First timer and will come back when in LA!

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    7 months ago

    This place is perfect! Every time!! Juicy chicken! Great sides! Consistently good! Fast, convenient.

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    7 months ago

    Always a long line forever to get food ready, food not that good most of their stuff is frozen and not fresh

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    1 year ago

    The best chicken in the valley !!!! Imagine if el pollo loco had healthy huge juicy chicken, that's what this place is!!!

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