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    Canastas Chicken

    4.5 (244 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian, American
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mango juice
    Tanisha H.

    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!!!!!!

    1/2 Chicken (regular meat) $16.25 (white meat) $17.50
    Caroline J.

    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.

    Chicken Cilantro with Green Rice and Green Beans
    Diane W.

    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!

    Chicken Cilantro with Fried Yuca and Green Rice
    Connie T.

    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?

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    Tarsha S.

    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 .

    Quarter chicken with two sides
    Pat H.

    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

    Tres Leches, what a great dessert
    Raymond B.

    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.

    1/2 Chicken (regular meat) $16.25 (white meat) $17.50 With Red Potatoes and Fried Plantain
    Lexi R.

    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!

    1/2 chicken, Green Rice, Green Beans, House Salad, Fried Plantain
    Kayleon B.

    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!

    1/4 Chicken (Dark Meat) with Green Rice and Fried Yuca
    Marina N.

    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!

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

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

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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.

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    Canastas Chicken

    4.6(65 reviews)
    9.8 miGravel Hill

    Wow! I stopped by Canastas instead of cooking dinner and they did not disappoint! When you walk in…read morethere's a full menu you with a plethora of options and you can see your side options through the serving bar. I went with the 1/4 chicken (dark meat) with green breads and fried rice. I also ordered an extra side of plantains (perfectly ripe and sweet!) The service was great and they were patient as I figured out what I wanted. Theres space to sit inside, and a patio to enjoy as well. I definitely see this place being part of my dinner rotation when I don't feel like cooking. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Oh and the sauces! How could I forget?! There a yellow sauce and a green sauce that complemented the chicken really well. I drizzled it of my veggies and rice too lol I'm excited to try something new next time

    Soon as i open my car door i could smell some good flavors coming from the outside. I heard only…read moregood things about this restaurant. We took another shot once again to see if this restaurant will be as good as chicken fiesta. When I arrived inside, I was greeted immediately and placed my order. There was a 10 minute wait on the pork chops. As I waited for my food, more people came in. So that was a good sign to me. Once we arrived home and opened up the containers, the aroma from the chicken hit us in the face. The pork chops had that chargrill flavor we like and it was tender to eat. The chicken was not dry or tough. The sides are decent portions and are bursting with flavor as well. Hands down this will be my go to restaurant for that grill flavor I love so much. I will be trying the lamb chops and shrimp on my next visit.

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    ​If you know, you know. Chicken Fiesta is easily one of my favorite spots in the city. I don't care…read morehow many fancy places open up; nothing hits quite like this. ​Why I Keep Coming Back: ​The Yucca: Honestly, if you're still ordering fries here, you're doing it wrong. Their yucca is elite; perfectly crispy on the outside, super soft on the inside, and absolutely delicious. Dip them in their yellow sauce! ​The Sauce Situation: I'm obsessed with their sauces. The yellow sauce is liquid gold, and the green sauce adds that perfect spicy bite. I always mix them because why not? ​The Horchata: I'm not even kidding, I actually dream about this horchata. It's ice-cold, perfectly creamy, and has just enough cinnamon to make it dangerous. ​It's fast, it's consistent, and it's a Richmond staple for a reason. 10/10, no notes.

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    Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Chicken (Dark meat) $ 13.20 (white meat) $ 13.80 Fried Plantain

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    3.9(59 reviews)
    17.1 mi

    LOVED this place. I never had peruvian chicken before, but I will definitely be coming back here…read more We ordered a family deal with 2 chickens and sides + soda. The chicken itself was not dry, it was very good texture and flavor. The sauces that come with it were also all very tasty. (There was a spicy red, a mild green, and a yellow) The green and red were probably my favorite. First time having Yuca Fries, they went well with the sauce! The string beans and steamed veggies were lowkey also really good and went well with the chicken, rice, and black beans. There was also the shrimp ceviche which was definitely different than what I normally get went well, when I wrapped all the stuff in a lettuce leaf(not sure if that's what you're supposed to do). It had shrimp, some kind of sweet potato(which was good!), and Peruvian corn which was super cool. Then there was the Bistec a lo Pobre, which had Carne Asada, with fries and rice and other stuff. Also very good. Then the plantains which were all very good, definitely added a nice sweet addition to the meal. To top it all off, there was a cookie I was not sure the name of but it was good LOL. Will definitely be coming back here to try more stuff. I will say, I think knowing spanish helps a lot if you come here

    Canastas Chicken is located in the Walmart shopping plaza in Short Pump, and it has that type of…read morefeel- shopping center nondescript. I found that strange given that they serve Peruvian food, which is not your every day offering. Anyhoo, the ambiance is boring and uninspired. The menu is a mix of Peruvian (I guess?), Mexican, and Middle Eastern. Some of the unexpected menu items are ceviche, beef heart, and gizzards or chicken livers? I forget but something like that. They also have yucca and plantain. I wanted Peruvian so I went with their 1/4 chicken, green rice with black beans, and mixed vegetables. The mixed vegetables were from a can. (Yuck) The green rice was zesty and novel. The chicken was well seasoned and really juicy. Portion sizes were plentiful. You won't leave hungry.

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    Great vibes and a great atmosphere, especially at night. We didn't realize it beforehand, but the…read morenight we went there was a DJ playing music that everyone could groove to. People were up dancing and having a genuinely good time, which made the whole experience even better. My friend ordered the wings and loved them. I had the cod, and it was absolutely delicious. The batter wasn't too heavy and stayed nice and crispy. The cod itself was thick and tasted fresh, like real fish. The fries were A1. My only callout with my dish was the tartar sauce. It had more of a sweet, Miracle Whip-type taste that was a little off-putting for me. It may not be that way for you. My next callout would be the timeframe in which our server got to us. I will say that there had seemed to be some confusion about assigned sections but once he got there, he was a rockstar. Suggestion: switch the lettuce that's underneath the fish with cabbage. It's holds up much better and helps with presentation as well. Their tea and lemonade mix was so good I ended up getting two cups and even took one to go. I will add that I once ordered the firecracker shrimp through DoorDash, and while I could tell it's probably great in the restaurant, it didn't travel well as takeout. Overall, I will definitely visit again.

    We went to Trevor's Restaurant to celebrate our friend's birthday. The atmosphere was welcoming as…read moresoon as we walked through the door. The area was open, the lighting was dim for the dinner time, the customers were flowing in with smiles and the food was hot, seasoned, and delicious. You could tell there were definitely regulars and those new to the restaurant seemed to enjoy themselves as well. We will definitely be back and expect the same hospitality as we received when we first came. This is a spot for friends, couples, groups, and more. Thank you Trevor's for making our experience memorable!

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