Wow! I stopped by Canastas instead of cooking dinner and they did not disappoint! When you walk in there'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 read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken (1/4) - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Soon as i open my car door i could smell some good flavors coming from the outside. I heard only good 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. read more

Canastas Chicken - Pork chops, red skin potatoes, plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Everything is delicious. You get a lot of food for not a lot of money a weekly go to. Best Charbroiled chicken in Richmond

Best fried rice I have ever tasted! Excellent service too! Not an elegant restaurant but very easy to dine in or take out. read more

Canastas never disappoints wether it's doordash or in store. You have to try the chicken!!! So fresh, right out the oven, extremely well seasoned (beware of sodium) but overall it's so good & can make multiple different meals from the whole chicken. read more

Canastas Chicken - inside seating - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Clean place amazing service there food is amazing fresh food never cold way better than place next door

The food was EXCELLENT. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the cilantro rice was fluffy and also flavorful and the plantains were perfect and a nice sweet touch. The meal was $15 and I was given extra sauce free of charge. The service was fast and friendly. I will be back soon! read more

Canastas Chicken - Half chicken with cilantro rice and plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love me some Peruvian Chicken! This charcoal rotisserie chicken ranks high on my list! The skin is nicely seasoned and the chicken is juicy and tender! I ordered the 1/2 chicken with cilantro rice with black beans and plantains for my sides, but the yucca was tempting! The garlic sauce was a perfect compliment to the chicken! It was all delish at $12. I also ordered a bottled tea, which brought my total to $16! Talk about sticker shock! Canastas has great food, a decent atmosphere with some outdoor seating, and ok service. I'll be sure to order water next time though! Come for the chicken, it's something to squawk about! read more

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I can't wait to come back! The chicken here is fantastic, but so are all the sides. Special standouts were the delicious green beans and outstanding plantains. Order up front and eat in or takeout. For large orders I would recommend calling ahead, these people are busy. Super friendly staff and clientele. Make sure you get at least half a chicken for yourself, you will thank me later. read more

This food was absolutely delicious!!! The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because those potatoes were a little hard and tasted a little old... but honeyyyyyyy..... omg... that grilled pork chop was everything i didn't know i needed!!! Goodness!! I will be back... this week... lol!! That chicken was so tender the bone just slid right on out... and those plantains!!! Whew chileeeee delicious. But back to the pork chop. It is cooked to order. It is in whatever their marinade is that they have and when we cut into it, it was just so tender and juicy!! Oh!! I forgot about the steak quesadilla!!! Goodness that thing was so juicy and delicious. I can't wait until I have to go back to that side of town on Wednesday lol!! Because listen to me when I tell you, this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT AT ALL!! Another plus was that the bathroom was very clean and the employees were nice!! read more

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This salmon!!!! Always hits!!!! Get the salmon, green rice & green beans!! Get extra green & yellow sauce! The passion fruit juice is great too!!! Their plantains are good too! I usually get my foos to go but the inside is very spacious. Service is always good. read more

Canastas Chicken - Salmon, cilantro rice & green beans - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food is always amazing. Especially the chicken. We had empanadas and tostones as well. Delicious!

Always great food, cooked to order and fresh! Love how juicy any of the chicken dishes are and the staff is always so friendly. read more

Canastas Chicken - Pollo Ever - so yummy - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Good rotisserie chicken sandwich. Even better burrito. Takeout service was reasonably quick on a busy night.

Saw this restaurant mentioned several times on social media and decided to check it out. The first visit I tried the chicken. It was very flavorful and tender. For my sides I got the green rice and plantains; the green rice is tasty - I taste cilantro and that takes it up a notch for me. The plantains were cooked perfectly and they give you a lot... enough for two. My second trip I decided on the lamb chops and I enjoyed that nice wood fire/charcoal taste. I couldn't help but get the green rice and plantains again. If you're thinking of trying one of the traditional drinks, I would suggest the Maracuya (passion fruit). The customer service was great and service was fast. The Southside location offers indoor seating if you prefer to dine in. read more

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We ordered three burritos, asked for one of them with no chicken, but they added steak instead. Wasn't implied that you had to write no steak on a chicken burrito. Spoke with a person on the way home who wasn't supper friendly, but other than that the food is very good. read more

Just finished eating some of the most delicious lamb chops I've had in my whole life. The service here was top tier, extremely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend it, I will be back for to try something else off the menu next time. I visited the one off Laburnum ave. read more

I ate here for the first time last week and thought the food was good. Extremely large portions and I only hope it stays that way and not just to lure customers in. I also tried the chicken empanadas and those were very tasty. The cost was a little High but given the portion it is not too bad. I would eat here again. read more

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The food is amazing and authentic! My only critique is that they sometimes get your order wrong if you order online. Great food and great service other than that! My boyfriend and I love to eat here at least once a month, it's the best Peruvian place in town. read more

Give me all of the chicken and chaufa and beans and plantains. I want to marry this restaurant I love it so much if you don't go here after reading this review then just go to jail because you committed a crime against yourself. Ok bye read more

Canastas Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best Peruvian food Ive ever had. Well it was my first time trying Peruvian food in my life. It was great! The Carne Asada was flavorful, cooked perfectly. The fried plantains were out of This world. The sauces were homemade and delicious. I cant wait to het back home to find a Peruvian joint! I will be coming back here for sure when in Richmond. read more

Canastas Chicken - Carne Asada - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We love Peruvian food and was only able to have it when we visited my sister in NC. Husband saw this restaurant and decided to try it. We had the 1/4 chicken dark meat. The Cilantro rice, fried rice and black beans and plantains. The portions were very generous.Our oldest had the Empanadas and we bought (2) Quesadillas for our middle and younger daughters. The food was very flavorful and well seasoned. Perhaps we need to try the chicken during earlier hours but for me the chicken was a little dry not juicy as rotisserie chicken usually is but well seasoned. My daughter let me try a piece of her Empanada as I had never had one. It was so good I wish I could have taken one of hers she took the chance and purchased (4) of them. She really loves these and she said this restaurant nailed it. I enjoyed it so much so I went back the next day to purchase (2) of my own. Would definitely revisit as the people were friendly and the Christian praise and worship that played over the television set a welcoming atmosphere. definitely recommend. read more

The food is amazing ! The yuca was a little dry and cold, but I still will be back because everything else was excellent! I can't wait to go back ! I also had the shrimp ceviche and the empanadas excellent read more

Canastas Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A bit slow however the food is delicious and the prices are just right, this is a great addition to the Forest Hill neighborhood definitely recommend coming back for Peruvian chicken. read more

Canastas Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This location just opened this week so we stopped in to grab takeout one night. For under $40, we were able to get an entire rotisserie chicken (quartered for us), a seafood entree and two large sides (yucca & fried plantains). The food was delicious! The chicken has a really great flavor and the yucca was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They also provide you with plenty of dipping sauces. The menu is very large but not overwhelming. There is plenty of parking available and they are in the process of opening up a large covered deck if you want to eat outside. Otherwise, the service was quick, the space is clean and the employees are very friendly. read more

Canastas is a fabulous gem. Great food, BIG QUANTITY, and good prices. Canastas meets ALL the characteristics for a 5 Star restaurant. We love it for a quick meal, surprize company, or a large gathering. Highly recommended. read more

Canastas Chicken - Canastas interior - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Not too bad at all !! First time here and I wanted to honestly see what type of competition chicken fiesta had lol !! I hate to compare the 2 but there similar but different. The pros are The sauces are A1 and flavorful Chicken Amazing as well Big portion size Cons The rice was sorta bland compared to chicken fiesta read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Chicken Yucca Green rice - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Got a delicious dinner to go tonight after hearing they make the best Peruvian Chicken in the RVA. I don't know if that's true but it's definitely delicious! I got the Pollo Ever, which is grilled chicken except they marinated in spices and charbroiled it. It's seasoned well and not spicy. I got the plantains and beans and rice as my sides. It also comes with two great sauces for dipping. It was also a huge portion. I really liked it. My husband got the half chicken, dark meat, and fried yuca. The yuca was kind of like an unseasoned potato wedge and was great in the dipping sauces. The chicken was cooked perfectly, moist and the skin was flavorful. Also a huge portion! read more

Canastas Chicken - Pollo Ever with Rice and Peruvian Beans and Fried Plantain - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Pork chops with a side of red potatoes and plantains, wow, it was really really good!! Whenever my husband tasted it, he smiled and said "how much is this?!" It was a good sized portion and delicious as well. They also have chica morada which is a drink made out of purple corn that they sweeten, I will need to try this next time I'm there. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. read more

During COVID we discovered Canastas for take out. Wonderful food- great Peruvian chicken - and I love the plantains and cilantro rice. The serving sizes of the sides are humongous and could easily be split in half and still fill you up. I do love the selection from salads to big heavy meals. They are fast - but check your order before leaving. I think the language barrier sometimes causes mix ups. read more

Came here twice in a row for dinner on a family trip to Richmond. Food is very fresh and so delicious. My mom and I shared a half chicken with the two sides and my husband had the Lomo Saltado. How do they get their rice so perfect and fluffy every time? Also staff is super friendly and kind. read more

If you like Chicken Fiesta then you will like Canastas. They have a little bit more on their menu. Their chicken is seasoned well and has a nice char flavor. We also tried the chicken gizzards, which had really good seasoning and was also quite tender. Service was efficiently and friendly. Will definitely be back to try other items on their expansive menu. read more

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I would come here every day if I lived in Richmond. We ate at the Short Pump location. I had the Ceviche fish bowl, outstanding and unique! My husband had chicken dish that is to die for good. Highly recommend this small cafe. read more

Delicious every time! Highly recommend the chicken cilantro, the lomo saltado, and the empanadas.

I was waiting for another Peruvian Chicken place to open near to where I live and my prayers were answered. Delicious food, clean dine in area and bathrooms, and super nice people. I highly recommend them. read more

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Went on opening day, was waiting for this location to open. Definitely was not disappointed. All three locations are consistent with the quality of food. DELICIOUS food and awesome portion sizes. Fast service. Social distancing inside. Also saw people picking up their orders. There's a lot of variety on their menu to choose from. I usually go for the quarter white, mixed veggies and green beans but the Pollo Ever is really yummy. Everything is very well seasoned. Their yellow sauce is good but that green sauce is AMAZING, has a good kick to it if you like a little spice. Parilla dish has variety of grilled meats. The other side items are good as well they have fries, fried rice, cilantro rice (yum), yucca, and sweet plantains. So happy they have a location in the Southside now. Definitely check it out, the menu is so diverse they'll be something you'd want to try. read more

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When you walk in, the smell alone is 5 stars!! We really didn't go to eat eat so we just picked up something to share. We got the chopped chicken and an order of empanadas. The empanadas were made to order with chicken and cheese filling. I'd never had an empanada with a very distinct biscuit taste but it worked. The white and the green sauces complimented the empanadas well. The chopped chicken sandwich was AWESOME!!! I got something like a onion salad with lime juice and I put some on my sandwich and POW!!! The flavors hit even harder!!! I can't wait to go back so that I can try something else off of the menu!!! read more

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

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What can I say? If you haven't had Canastas Chicken you're missing out. We were hard core Chicken Fiesta customers until we tried this place. Both places are good and gives you a generous amount of the food for the price, but I think that Canastas Chicken have more options for side dishes. Peruvian food is well known for its diversity and flavor. We haven't had their ceviche yet, but the chicken and steak are delicious. I LOVE their fried rice and red potatoes. Also, they give you a yellow and a green sauce with every meal and let me tell you those sauces are amazing. So far the staff has been very friendly and helpful. The restaurant looks very clean and have this huge tv where you can watch tv in Spanish. Basically, if you want to try something different then head to Canastas. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Chicken and sides are amazing! The yuca is a must. Also the yellow and green sauces are excellent, esp the yellow one. I also got a fried seafood platter which was really good too. Can't go wrong with this combo and it's quick to get this delicious meal. The restaurant was very clean and I saw them sanitize a table right after it was used. read more

The rotisserie chicken and yucca fries were very good. Would go back for it. Lomo Saltado had quality beef but dry. No brown gravy or juiciness. The huanciena sauce was too thick and pasty on the potatoes and not very much spice. Tallarine saltado was also lacking flavor. These are SIGNATURE Peruvian dishes. They have to be more on point. read more