Everything is wonderful at this family owned business! We had a gyro(excellent!) and chicken bowls(also excellent-ask for Salmon sauce- does not contain Salmon! It's what they put on the Salmon..it's incredible!) and a couple chicken and cheese empanadas-(also excellent!) I literally can not wait to come back here! Also want to mention the fast and efficient counter service! The food is delivered hot and fresh by a wonderful group of people! read more

Canastas Chicken - Front desk - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

I think for a town like Richmond this is a pretty good place. It's by the airport. The chicken was actually really good. It's set up kind of like a Peruvian Chipotle like situation. I only tried the chicken and the cilantro rice if I had any feedback whatsoever maybe the rice could be a little more flavorful I've had Peruvian rice like this in other places and it was just more flavor to it other than that this is a solid four out of five especially for a place like Richmond. read more

I ordered the half chicken with fried plantain fried rice and beans. Amazing! This meal was so good. I plan to come back several times this week. I am in town for schooling so this was a real treat! Highly recommend. read more

Food was very delicious and awesome value for what you get. It can get a tad chaotic in here and sometimes things get lost. They mixed up our sides with someone else's and one of our meals got put in the takeout area and forgotten. There was 20 people in line that they quickly rang us all up and seated us so I can see how it got confused. It didn't take away from how good it is. The chicken is fantastic, yucca fries are a must, and the plaintaines to round it out made a great lunch read more

Good chicken but service was slow. Normally not an issue but was on my lunch break from work. Would go back when I have more time

One of my favorite spots to eat! The consistency is on point never disappoints me! The Laburnum location always.

A random stop for lunch yesterday. A pretty low key place. I had to try their Peruvian chicken to see if they were legit. I had it with the green rice and black beans. The chicken was very flavorful and moist. I had the half chicken so I could try their dark and white meat. All good. The green rice and beans were very flavorful as well. I'll be going back to try some other things on the menu. If you're in the east end or heading to the airport and want a good super casual spot to eat give them a try. read more

You have to get the empanadas trust me on this one. So many options priced well and deliver of flavor every time .

I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH!!!!! It is SOOOOOO good my family is from Peru and this taste like my abuelas cooking. The lomo saltado is so juicy and tender and DELICIOUS. The anticuchos are to die for !!! Just like I remember from home. The people were sweet! Clean seating area I 10/10 recommend this place read more

Canastas Chicken - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Absolutely amazing food! To die for sides. My chicken was the best chicken I've had in quite a while. My husband had the carne asade. Absolutely amazing. The service is great. The restaurant is very quaint and quick service. read more

OUTSTANDING customer service & EVEN BETTER FOOD. I am gluten free and lactose intolerant, so majority of the time I cook for myself and avoid local restaurants because I always have to ask so many questions. I can't cook while traveling... I didn't get her name but a woman here was sooo helpful with my order. She was happy to answer all my questions, explained how the mains & sides were prepared and EXACTLY what ingredients are used. I ordered Cilantro Chicken with a side of green beans, fried rice and fajita vegetables. Chef's kiss. Chicken is moist inside with a delicious smokey grilled outside. The green beans are fresh & garlicky. This food is SO flavorful, perfectly seasoned, delicious and fits into my health goals. It sat well in my stomach. I will be back again, and suggest you try it. read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken Cilantro Green Beans Fried Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

The food at Canastas is amazing!! I've been here many times and will definitely keep coming back!

The atmosphere is always welcoming!! The food is presented well, the food and condiment area is very clean and presentable. The team at Canasta's welcomes everyone and provides service to each guest respectfully. The food is always, always hot and fresh. This is one of my favorite restaurants in East Laburnum. read more

Canastas has been a family favorite for quite sometime now. Whenever I need a family dinner for the week it's a go to. From the freshness of the chicken to the size portion. I only wish they had more sides to offer with the chicken but nevertheless, it's a favorite. read more

I ordered the pollo everything with fried rice and yucca. Now I will say this place isn't fast but it's definitely worth the wait. The chicken came out piping hot, rice was steaming and yucca was fresh. Definitely will be returning in the future. read more

Phenomenal food, phenomenal service, need to change the way they charge for drinks and do combos.

The food is always good, I love the seasoning they use. Two things I didn't like was 1) my empanadas had bones in them, that was not supposed to be, that's a chocking hazard. 2) the prices listed on the menu over the counter are not the same as the prices listed on the app. That should be changed. I had to pay more than what I thought was supposed to because of the change of prices. That false advertising. Please correct me if your menus. read more

Excellent service and unique menu. Very good! Grilled chicken highly recommended. Parking can be a challenge read more

Canastas has never done me wrong. The lamb chops, salmon, chicken and string beans are always my favorite items to get. The restaurant gives a great balance of authentic and local vibes! read more

Really good chicken and sides for a decent price! Stopped in this afternoon to grab dinner for tonight. First time here and the gentleman behind the counter was nice and helpful when I asked which rice to get. We ordered the following: The 1/2 chicken meal with two sides plus we ordered an extra side. First off the chicken nice and juicy. There was plenty of chicken for the two of us. We ordered the fried rice, the pinto beans and plantains, and all were delicious, Generous servings of all the sides. We tried both their green sauce which is the hot sauce and the white sauce. I can't handle heat but my husband said the green sauce was good and flavorful. The white sauce had a little kick but also good flavor. There is plenty of seating inside and I do think everyone orders at the counter and walks through the line but we were the only ones there, so I'm not positive. Great tasting food and parking is easy in the lot. read more

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Here just for the night and I remembered that the last time I was here it was sooo good. And today didn't disappoint me!!!! My chicken was soooo tender and juicy, the cilantro rice was fresh and the beans were good too. Everything was really good!! I wished my mango juice was a little colder but it was delicious as well. Anytime I'm close by here for the evening, I'm coming here hands down!!!!!! read more

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My son and I got take out and it was ready fast, the people were very friendly, and the food was delicious! I'm gluten-free and egg-free due to health concerns and it is so wonderful to have places to go that have great options! I ordered Chicken Cilantro with Green Rice and Green Beans. Yum! read more

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We came upon this place while in Richmond looking for flavor! The lomo saltado was absolutely delicious and highly recommended. The kids ordered the Canastas burgers and said they were so juicy! Located near Richmond airport. The place lends itself to a take out but also has ample seating inside. Great spot for great food. read more

The food is always soooo good! The chicken cilantro with fried yuca and green rice is my go-to and never disappoints. I ask for extra sauces too. My only gripe is that my order has never been remotely ready when I have placed orders in advance. Each time I have had to wait 15-20 minutes after I arrive at the expected time. I see other people pick up their orders just fine so maybe it's specific to the chicken cilantro? read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken Cilantro with Fried Yuca and Green Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Visiting Richmond, heard great things about this spot, so you know I had to give it a try. First glance it reminds me of a certain restaurant chain in MD called "Sardis". I love the fact they have unique things I don't see often in Peruvian cuisine such as the "Green Rice" & Anticucho De Corazon (my first time having both of these and the flavor profit was delightful!) The prices and quantity of food was modest. The quality was superb! The Peruvian flavor was kickin up spice. The wait time wasn't long and you can call your order in if you wanted to jus pick and go. All in all very nice restaurant, nice experience, & most importantly I will be back lol . read more

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I ordered the special Brochetas (chicken kabobs) with plantains and rice & beans. $12.50. Spouse got the steak quesadilla $10.00 with fried rice and black beans $3.00. The steak quesadilla tasted great. Brochette de pollo. The food was delicious. I loved every bite of my chicken. It was very tender and well seasoned. I don't need the sauce that comes with it. But I did use some simply because I had it. I did mix the sauce into the fried rice and black beans. I as usual had left overs. But I had to have some of my fried bananas. They are so good, sweet and perfect. I consider them dessert. My favorite. It is fun to watch the rotisserie with all the chickens turning. This is self serving. You wait on line to order. When ready they do bring the food out to you read more

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The food is good but this place is going down the drain. They advertise a half chicken and give you two leg. They dont give yoy enough food at all. They're over priced I'm so good on them now. read more

Love the authentic flavors & family Ambience. Whenever I come in town I crave Canastas because of the taste the freshness & the fresh sauces. You won't leave hungry either. read more

Passing through a found this awesome Peruvian restaurant in a strip mall. The outside looked a bit sketchy but the food makes up for the scare. When you walk in you can smell the deliciousness of the food and it made me stay. There is a lot of food to mull over and since I'm about the chicken, I choose the half bird, dark meat. The two sides were a bit of confusion since other places call fried plantain, tostones, and these fried plantains are what I would call, Maduros, sweet plantains. Either way, they were great, nice and warm and not too sweet. The other side was the rice and beans, which came with the chicken fried rice and black beans which were also great. To top it off I had the tress leches dessert and it was wet and creamy, just a great dessert. Although this could have gotten a 5 star, it lacked a good fountain drink option and there were no place to get extra napkins and utensils. It could be the location but it was well worth the price. Also they do offer a military discount, and I salute them for that. read more

Canastas Chicken - Tres Leches, what a great dessert - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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I ordered the 1/2 of chicken with the red potatoes, green beans, and fried plantains. Friendly service, flavorful chicken, and clean and cultured restaurant. After a long day this was definitely a great fill up and a really lovely lunch. I believe it's still a popular business in its location so I hope the community continues to supports! read more

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If you like Peruvian chicken, you HAVE to come here and even if you don't like it, you still have to come here! This is one of the most flavorful and moist Peruvian chicken I've ever had and I'm sad that I didn't discover this place sooner. I feel like you can't go wrong with any of their sides -- their green rice and yuca are my favorites though. Their sauces are delicious and actually have a bit of a kick, which I appreciate! Their portions are very filling and well worth your money. Service is very efficient and prompt. If you're in the area, give them a try, you won't regret it! read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Chicken (Dark Meat) with Green Rice and Fried Yuca - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

I came in for lunch around 2:00. There were a couple of people inside and a couple that came in and out. If you come around lunch time the place is jammed packed and for good reasons. I got the chopped chicken sandwich. It came with a drink and one side. I ate the whole sandwich but not all the fries. Definitely a good side portion. I probably could have eaten half of the meal and saved the other half for later. When you come in there is a line to order your food. They take your order and you make your way down to the register. I paid for my meal and had a nice conversation with the woman at the register as they worked on my sandwich. I then sat down at a table and she brought my meal out to me. There is a soda machine with 6 fountain drinks I will definitely come back since it is right where I work. There are so many different things that I would like to try. read more

Canastas Chicken - Chopped Chicken Sandwich - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

The building is unassuming but the food was EXCELLENT!! I order the half chicken with green beans, maduros, green rice along with a house salad. The service was quick. Everything was delicious!! The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, even though I didn't need them, the sauces were the perfect accompaniment. The sides were great, I loved the rice. I couldn't recommend it enough. Worth every penny! read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/2 chicken, Green Rice, Green Beans, House Salad, Fried Plantain - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Peruvian is one of my favorite cuisines and Canastas Chicken does not disappoint. Authentic flavor, all the classic dishes, and a genuine staff, I love everything about this restaurant, yummy chicken and very large portions! We go here every time we go to Richmond Airport, the food is that delicious! Even if we aren't hungry! They also have the best classic ceviche, we get it every time. It is perfectly seasoned and the portion sizes are enough to eat as a entrée or share with the table. I recommend trying the original & famous charcoal broiled chicken with all of their house made sauces, just that alone will keep you coming back for more. We had a variety of sauces that I cannot remember the names for. But each was unique in spices and flavor. Goes well with the chicken and the rice. They also give you a ton of sweet plantains with your order. The chicken also travels well if you want to take it home and eat it later. I always order extra for leftovers! All of the food and drinks here are delicious, I recommend stopping by and giving it a try! read more

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Solid Peruvian experience. Good chicken. Great sides and sauces. Would go back next time in area. Service was solid as well.

Authentic Peruvian Cuisine!! A must try for the chicken that is on a rotisserie and fired with charcoal. I got the Parilla mix and it was the perfect balance of flavors from tasty shrimp to flavorful chicken. Pair it with Yuka fries and rice and beans and you are in for something special. The service was great, the food came out hot and I was all in all pleased with this place and would definitely come again. read more

Canastas Chicken - Ultimate Parrilla Mix Specialty - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

The food was good and the portion size is worth the price. It was seasoned to perfection! The staff was very friendly and polite, and the menu is very selective there is food for everyone on the menu. read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/2 Chicken (regular meat) $16.25 (white meat) $17.50 - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Food is great especially after a 420 party .. it's a must try the chicken cilantro really good. Everything was good. I say give it a try . Dine in or take home it's all good read more

Great Peruvian style roasted chicken! Black beans were also good. Ask for the food to go or order at their kiosk. Simple decor, they are obviously concentrated on their food and it shows. read more

Canastas Chicken - Menu items - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

First time coming here. It is a casual dining type restaurant. They take your order at the counter. Customer service could be better. Restaurant was quite busy. Lots of customers placing to-go orders. The 1/4 charcoal chicken was good and not dried out. Red potatoes were cooked just right. Fried Yuca tasted fresh and crispy. The aji Amarillo and verde sauces were delicious. Fried plantains were my favorite part of the meal. read more

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