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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

They loaded up the bowls and it was so good, the special sauces were good too. Service was very quick as well read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken Bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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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Just excellent food. No frills , walk up , order. The chicken was amazing. Combined it with maduros (plantains) , white rice and beans. Went for seconds. I was on a quick fuel stop at Richmond airport. From the general aviation ramp, borrowed a crew car for a 6 minute drive to and back. A nice friendly place with excellent food. read more

Canastas Chicken - Well - the chicken ! - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

I don't quite understand how the chicken is this good! It is amazingly juicy, charred perfect, salted and spiced perfect! All the side items are fine, but the star is that chicken! Glad we found this place on the way to the airport! Recommended! read more

Stopping on a drive thru the state and found this place and boy am I glad I did. The portions are HUGE for the price (except for the Greek salad) and the flavor was on point! You can see the grill and the charcoal with all the flavor right in front of you. This is a must stop if you like authentic cultured food!! read more

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Food is delicious! One of my favorite spots to go to for a quick and good meal. I love that all of your meat options are cooked to order. I have had the pork chops, rice, beans, and plantains! My brother says they have the best lamb! The restaurant and service areas are clean also. read more

I am obviously in the minority with my rating. I went here because I was hoping to try something a little different and it had great reviews... and I was really close by due to a work meeting. It is pretty easy to find. GPS took me right to it. Since it is in a strip mall, there was adequate parking. The guy who took my order was nice enough. I ordered the deep fried chicken(3rd item under the Peruvian section) and had beans and slaw as a side. The chicken just wasn't good to me. It was stringy and chewy... not what I really look for in chicken. Maybe I should have gone more with the rotisserie style chicken that they had. I would go again if someone I was with wanted to go and I would try something different for sure. read more

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Food is delicious with healthy options. Good Peruvian chicken and Salmon! This place gives you huge portions of food. read more

Canastas Chicken - Maracuya (Passion Fruit) - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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It doesn't get much better than this, roasted chicken, beef hearts, seafood, seasoning, sauce's and spices with a multitude of combination's. Always fresh hot, and a no mess around get what you want, sit down and chow food line. Winner winner chicken dinner!! read more

Canastas Chicken - Half chicken fried rice and plantains! - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Originally posted a 5 start review because we love this place and the food, but today had me concerned. They gave me the wrong order, so I took it back and I told them that I had touched part of the food (a piece of chicken) and I saw them put it back with the heated food. I informed them again that they needed to properly discard that food, because I had touched it and I still don't think they did. That's a health concern to me and I'm afraid they may do this at other times too. Especially during a time where COVID is still rampant. read more

Absolutely delicious every.single.time. Chicken is always juicy and seasoned to perfection. I love the fried rice and green beans. I wish it were much closer to where I'm staying read more

Came here for a quick dinner with one of my good friends before driving home to Hampton Roads and it really hit the spot. Canastas Chicken really does Peruvian chicken right. Ordering is really easy as most everything here is served cafeteria style. You just go down the line and tell them what you want. I ordered a 1/2 white meat chicken meal with fried rice and mixed vegetables. Omg that chicken was so flavorful and juicy it made me wanna slap my momma! I also loved that their fried rice has egg in it and that their vegetables were seasoned; furthermore, the ají amarillo and ají verde sauces really bought the flavor of the whole meal together once I put them on top of the rice and vegetables. Overall, Canastas Chicken is everything ... dare I say better than Chicken Fiesta? You have to check it out for yourself if you ever find yourself in the Richmond / Henrico area. read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/2 White Meat chicken with fried rice and mixed vegetables. - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia