Best Chicken taco I ever had!! Delicious!! The portions are generous, but the real winner is the chicken! YUM!!

After being sick for a week, I was looking forward to eating something other than soup and decided to visit Charcoal Chicken in Loehmann's Plaza. I hadn't eaten there in over five years, so I was hoping the food was still as good as I remembered. My visit was on a Friday evening, around 6:00 or 6:30 PM. The dining room was relatively quiet, with only two other customers present, and I was immediately greeted upon walking in. I asked the cashier about the new menu item, the "Lamb Chops." He described them as pan-fried, noting that an order includes two to three nice-sized chops and comes with two sides. I decided to order the lamb chops to go, selecting the arroz chaufa (fried rice) which was a $1 upcharge and plantains as my sides. I was extremely disappointed when I opened my order and found that I had been served lamb shoulder for $18 and not the lamb chops I expected (typically rib or loin chops). To add to my disappointment the quality of the Lamb was very poor; it was tough, contained an excessive amount of connective tissue and fat, and was ultimately inedible. I ended up having to throw the entire portion away. The arroz chaufa also had inconsistent quality. While the flavor was good, the texture varied significantly, with parts being mushy and overcooked, and others remaining hard and undercooked. The Plantains were cut too thick and were also undercooked. Given the cost and the expectation associated with "Lamb Chops," I was extremely unhappy with my meal. I believe the cut of meat served was misrepresented, falsely advertised and the quality was unacceptable. I certainly cannot recommend this item to others and regret not ordering the chicken, which I know your restaurant prepares well. read more

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Best Peruvian chicken in the area!! We've tried other Peruvian chicken spots in the past around this area but they didn't cut it. This restaurant hit the spot and is so good. The chicken is flavorful and moist paired with the sauces is chefs kiss. The prices are really good too. We got the whole chicken special for $35 and it comes with the sides an a 2ltr soda. It was plenty for my family and we even had leftovers. The staff is friendly and the restaurant had plenty of tables so you can sit down and enjoy your food but we opted for take out and ate at home. We will be back and I want to try the other items on their menu too. Be sure to give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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I love Horchata, Charcoal chicken make Horchata. Yucca frites, fresh cooked. I eat half before I get home. Black beans are well seasoned. Charcoal chicken is nicely marinated. Always a friendly greeting when you enter by staff and the open Charcoal rotisserie in front of your face. I love the authentic drinks and recipes there's guys replicate. I truly cood eat here everyday. Super simple table chairs eating area. No fuss, comfortable for families singles and just solo. I usually just to take out. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I stopped by Charcoal Chicken about 30 mins before they closed and quickly ordered a 1/4 Chicken Combo with Fried Rice and Plantains! The aroma of the food cooking made my mouth water before the food was even served, it smelled phenomenal. Thankfully, it only took about 10 mins for my food to be ready and since I was super excited to try it, I decided to dine in. I was thoroughly impressed with the flavors of the food! The chicken was seasoned, tender and juicy and every bite was divine! The fried rice was absolutely delicious and I loved that there was chicken added to it as well. Hands down, some of the best fried rice I've ever had! The plantains were cooked perfectly and were just as great! I literally wanted to return the next day, it was just that good! Definitely stop in and try them out!!! I highly recommend it!!! read more

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Once a week or more, they get blessed with my business and I in return leave smiling and happy that my favorite food is available to me and is absolutely delicious. From the shrimp bowls to the chicken, it is very tasty. They could use a bit more salt on the seasoning of the birds, and I am known for undersalting things.. so I'm no saltaholic. They need a frequent purchase card. Because consistent customers like rewards! read more

Charcoal Chicken - Shrimp bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Charcoal chicken is a nice healthy alternative to fast food when you want quick and on the go. You will find them in the Walmart shopping center off of South Lynnhaven, VB. They have a wide selection of food to choose from, from like Peruvian chicken, burritos, tacos, plantains, steak, rice n beans, French fries, Philly cheesesteak and more! Basically, something for everyone! The sides are all cooked so you can pick which sides you want with your meal. They are in their grand opening and the staff done a wonderful job with moving the lines along and answering questions sufficiently. So for the food. I got the 1/4 chicken rotisserie chicken with 2 sides. It came with a cilantro sauce too that was delicious, a little spicy but that's how I like it! The chicken was tender and flavorful. The fried rice side I got with it was tasty too. Wasn't greasy or salty. The black beans also were seasoned good. I can't wait to try the Mexican grill dishes. I hope they do good and stick around for a long time: read more

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I've been to charcoal so many times, if you're looking for a place to eat that feels like a home cooked meal this is the place. If you're in a rush this is not the place to go to, there is always a waiting period. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Fish ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Yum! First time here and loved it all! Service: It's an order at the counter kind of place and the woman behind the counter was helpful and patient with us. She gave great suggestions on what to order and it was all great! Food: We ended up with the following, 1/2 chicken with pinto beans and the fried rice, and a chicken sandwich with fried plantains. All was delicious and would order it all again, and can't wait to order it all again. Also got the special punch drink and it was just as delicious too! The green sauce has a kick and the yellow sauce is also good! Ambiance: It's not overly large about 8 tables but love that they have an area to grab plates/silverware/napkins if you are eating in or even taking your food to-go and need those items. Cons: Ordered an extra yellow sauce and didn't receive it as well as one of the green sauces. Not a biggie, we will just make sure to check the bag before leaving. Will be back for more of that juicy chicken and yummy sides! read more

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Go to spot for me and my family. Food always is a hit!!! I love the lomo and the charcoal chicken of course.

Looking for Peruvian grilled chicken and we found ourselves here. This area has a selection of Asian restaurant which I'm happy to find here in Virginia Beach. The place looks small but inside you have a good enough dining area. It's clean and well lighted. You come in and the great smell of grilled chicken permeates. There were the nice gentlemen dishing the orders. They were quick and efficient in taking our orders which they were fast to give too. So because we did take out. We were there in and out. A delight when you are in a hurry. The chicken is warm, moist and so delicious. Really what we were looking for. The black beans, the fried plantain and the fried rice was so good. We found a gem here. We will definitely coming back. Thank you for the adventure. read more

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Walked in. Saw a few people sitting around a few tables. This place isn't a get dressed up fancy place. I wanted a simple meal. Nothing fancy and it hit the spot. Chicken was good! Nice flavor. Breast was a little dry but that's white meat for ya. Don't fear- they have 2 dipping sauces for you. The green one is spicy but I liked it. The yellow one- it'll rock your world so don't stress about the white meat. I went with the lentils and I loved them. Lots on the menu other then the chicken. Can't remember if there was a kid's menu but they have chicken and fries so you're fine! They had beer..... YUM!! read more

My favorite part of the meal was the Pisco Sour which I hadn't had in years. Roxy assisted us in our menu selections and did a great job! Food was excellent and huge portions. Ambiance OK - music was Extremely Loud! This is an authentic Peruvian owned restaurant, not to be confused with another Charcoal Chicken in the Lynnhaven area. read more

Got the chicken hoagie, great flavor and juicy. Service was quick and polite. Will definitely need to go back to try their wings for full chicken combos. read more

I had really high hopes for this Peruvian chicken spot but it fell a little short for me. The flavors weren't robust and the chicken felt wet like they dipped it in broth or something. I also have fried plantains and fried rice nothing to rave about. It came with a green and yellow sauce, the yellow one was reallly delicious! read more

Charcoal Chicken - Rotisserie chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Still in love with this place and that they offer us a healthier option for us not looking to indulge in fried chicken but grilled chicken! Helps me enjoy eating chicken on the fly for some keto prepped meals. Still amazing service! read more

I ordered some food from this establishment yesterday (6/15/25). I had the 1/2 charcoal chicken , fried rice and sweet plantains and side order of cassava fries. Delivery was fast and efficient and the dash driver was nice and friendly. The food was a bit spicy but delish, rice on point but the only down side was the portion, sweet plantains soft and tasty and fries amazing. This was not my first time trying their food , I have visited the restaurant frequently and never had a bad dish. read more

Had this spot booked marked forever. I would say 3.5 stars & am rounding up. I came, I discovered, & I asked, "what's in the yellow sauce?" Their response, "We don't know. It's just made and given to us." The sauces were delicious and much needed for my chicken. It was lunch time so not sure why the chicken would be dry. I thoroughly enjoyed the salad and yucca fries. I thought price point was high for lunch, one piece of chicken, and not knowing what's in their sauce. I suggest give them a try. Maybe it's just me and it was an off day. read more

Charcoal Chicken - 1/4 chicken, Salsa Criolla, & Yuca Fries. - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We ordered the 1/4, and 1/2 ll roasted chickens with two sides: sweet plantains and black beans. The chicken was so moist, falling off the bone with an enticing flavor. Arguably the best marinated roasted chicken in the area. The plantains were rich with sweetness. We are big fans of Latin American cuisine, and these were the best sweet plantains we've ever had. The only disappointment were the black beans which were very dry. The yellow and spicy green sauces were just OK. The food was great without the sauces. This was a nice place to hang out mid afternoon. Very friendly and scrupulously clean. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Roasted 1/2 CHICKEN, plantains, black beans - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm from California, where Pollo Loco and rotisserie chicken spots are very common, so I have been searching for a place like this since we moved here in 2022! FOOD: I ordered the half chicken, maduros, fish ceviche, alfajores, and their purple drink. The chicken is well-made and so juicy! The plate order comes with yucca, which tasted good, not dry. But their shrimp ceviche - POR DIOS - I dipped my yucca and sweet potato into the lime juice of the ceviche. It was absolutely delicious; I even ate each one of the purple onions it came with because it tasted like lime juice. I can eat that every day! SERVICE: This place is a fast-casual joint: order at the register and bring the food to you. Each time I've come, they're very helpful at explaining the menu and super attentive. LOCATION: Located in a large, old strip mall with ample parking! Inside are quite a few tables for you to bring the whole family. It was clean both times I've been! They're always tidying it up when I'm there. Will I return? OMG absolutely! read more

Charcoal Chicken - #15 - CEVICHE - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is the second time I have ordered takeout at this establishment. I ordered the whole grilled chicken and sweet plantains. Their grilled chicken is absolutely amazing. It is so mouthwatering, tender and their blend of spices is special. I have never enjoyed a grilled chicken like Charcoal Chicken prepares. And their plantains are beautifully prepared as well. I have recommended this place to several friends already. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Whole grilled chicken with amazing spices. - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is my first time trying Peruvian cuisine,I got the arroz con pollo and a side of black beans and side of plantains. The chicken and rice was seasoned well and was of good portion and also came with seasoned sliced onions which I liked very much and two sauces. The beans were seasoned good but a little dry and the plantains were sweet and coked well. I will come back here again to try their other dishes read more

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Charcoal Chicken is actually true to its name as the inside of the restaurant smells like a summer outdoor charcoal bbq! Whether they use actual charcoal to grill their chicken is still unclear but it sure does smell the part. It's located in a strip mall near Town Center in Va. Beach near a more known competitor, Nandos. The Peruvian grilled chicken is the star of the show although they offer other options such as chicken wings and lomo saltado. It's a locally owned business which is always a plus! I placed a call in order as it is highly suggested since they grill your chicken to order. I still had to wait even as I got there but it was not an issue. I ordered a 1/2 chicken with salad and fried rice. It came with their two house red and green sauces and I ordered extra of each for a little extra. The 1/2 chicken was super juicy and flavorful with their unique seasoning! It had a very distinct charcoal smell and taste which made it even better. The red and green sauces complimented the chicken nicely. However, the fried rice was forgettable and the salad wasn't the best. It was mainly just greens with no dressing provided. The sides I got were disappointing but the chicken still made my meal worthwhile. The chicken is truly the best option here and maybe I'll try different sides. I also want to try their lomo saltado next time. Decent experience! read more

Charcoal Chicken - Menu MAR2024 - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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First time here and we ordered takeout, whole chicken with 2 sides. Went with the plantain and yuca as sides because those usually aren't readily available at most restaurants. Size of the the side dishes were good for the price. The whole chicken only comes with 4 tiny cups of sauce. The chicken tasted good but not much about was Peruvian chicken. I'm northern Virginia there are lots of Peruvian chicken restaurants and they are excellent but this didn't have that classic Peruvian taste. The sauce amount was lacking because I rely on the green sauce for a more authentic flavor. All in all good! read more

Charcoal Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

If you're craving authentic Peruvian chicken, this is the place to go!! The chicken, yucca fries, and plantains were so good! Service is top-notch as well! The man behind the counter explained the 2 different type of sauces they have and they were so yummy! The price is great for the quality of food. The restaurant is super clean and organized. Please continue to support this business! read more

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This place is authentic for sure ! The chicken is super good but i usually the lomo saltado and it is the best around!!! I feel like a fat kid ready to destroy my good when i get it ! The cashier is really nice and the place is a nice quiet and clean! 10000/10 recommend read more

Charcoal Chicken - S1 - LOMO SALTADO - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Was going to give this place a shot till I saw the plantains with the maggots...... there's no way they should be in Business with food like that. read more

I was tired of burgers and hand held foods, so we stopped by Charcoal Chicken in Loehmann's Plaza . When we walked in there were about 4 or 5 tables filled with people eating. The gentlemen looked a little busy so he wasn't able to greet us right away. When it was out turn we were greeted and we ordered C4 which was chicken and rice with tomatoes and onions, and it came with green and yellow sauces. It cost about $15 for everything. We waited for the food and looked around. Its a cute little restaurant where you help yourself to condiments and napkins. The owner seems nice and it was clean inside. I couldn't wait to try it. It smelled good so i tried it in the parking lot.. The chicken was good, not to dry. I got the white meat. The rice was ok but some was soft some was clumped together. But it tasted ok. I liked the onions and tomato. I also enjoyed the sauce. The green one is almost spicy. I mean close to it, but not really. Still good but i liked the yellow sauce best. It was slightly sweet. It definitely helped the chicken out. Its $.25 per addtl. sauce but I'd recommend getting extra, especially if your a sauce boss!! I had to get 2 extra of each sauce. You get 1 of each with the meal. So the food was alright. The prices are reasonable. I'd go back to try the chicken hoagie and yuca fries, they looked good... Check check check em' out!! 3.5 stars! read more

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Amazing home cooked fresh food! Delicious! Love the yellow sauce! We will be back to try the wings next!

Wow, they actually care about my feedback. I was very impressed the owner and Chris reached out to me to formally apologize and acknowledge their mistake. They even allowed me to order anything on the menu and would have it personally delivered by Chris. I changed my decision on trying the meal I had last time, so I ordered the whole chicken and two large sides (plantains and fried rice). And most importantly, the green and yellow sauce. Here is my takeaway from all this: The owners understand their customers and will go above and beyond to redeem themselves to make us happy. Thank you, Charcoal Chicken and Chris for personally delivering the order to my place of work. Chicken was juicy and not dry. The aroma filled the entire office, I had my colleagues salivating. That yellow and green sauce is everything! The creaminess of the yellow sauce and the green sauce that has a similar effect when you get a taste of Wasabi. Great heat, quick, and doesn't linger. You can still enjoy your food. I definitely enjoyed my meal today and have reconsidered my decision with this place. Thank you again. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Pollo Saltado with missing item I paid extra for (Green Sauce) and delivery service fee. In addition, it was bland and dry. - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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if I could give it less than one star I would. Worst service. Sad part is the food looked edible.I didn't get my order. I stormed out. even baloo the manager was exceptionally rude. Be cause I raised my voice. The order was placed on-line, not ready on time. After fifteen minutes I started to complain! 30 minutes to not get food . Great job! Close down already!!! read more

Welp....I was about to eat the plantain when I noticed what looked like deep-fried maggots stuck to one. I'm super upset because, as you can see, I had already eaten the majority of the food! The restaurant was clean inside and smelled great. The guy was even wiping down tables while I was waiting on my food. Can someone please confirm what this may be inside my food? I drove all the way from Chesapeake to try this place. Highly upset. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Plantain with maggots on it? - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Foods and prices are great! Chicken is nice and hot with crispy skin. We tried the yuca and it was very crispy. Best Peruvian chicken we had in Va Beach read more

Charcoal Chicken has quickly become one of our top restaurants in the area! Inside the restaurant, there are dine-in tables available, but we've always either ordered pickup or through a delivery service. The staff is super friendly, and helpful if you're indecisive. The food is immaculate, as my husband describes it! The chicken is cooked perfectly with a flavorful skin. The green sauce is truly just the cherry on top! We put it on everything-- chicken, rice and salad (get extra!!). Not sure what to eat tonight?? Give Charcoal Chicken a try-- you won't be disappointed! read more

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Alex was a really nice person. The food was ok. Although it took some time, the wait was definitely not worth it because everything was bland and not as tasty. Moreover, everything was reasonably priced. If you love spicy food, the ceviche was definitely overly spicy. Personally, I am not a fan of the Pisco sour, but the food was good. If you are in town with your family, this would be a great spot to go to because there is nothing in VA beach strip that's good. read more

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The food is GREAT!! I had the chicken tacos Superb. The service is always nice and patient. read more

Charcoal Chicken - Taco $12 - Peruvian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My husband liked his meal. 1/2 chicken and sides. I didn't like the nachos though. The flavor wasn't terrible, but it was like cheese soup with chicken over chips. Kinda greasy and gross. I would try the restaurant again, just not the nachos. read more

The food was delicious. They have a green sauce that is super spicy but had a great flavor. If you cannot handle spicy I wouldn't try it. I didn't get a look inside the restaurant because I didn't go inside but my husband said it was really clean. He also stated the staff were friendly and very helpful when going over the menu with him. It is a Peruvian restaurant. We got two half dark meat chicken, black beans, and rice. It was all good. read more

Delicious, delicious, and did I mention Delicious! Peruvian chicken is the best way to prepare chicken. They do it well.

The food was awful. The chicken was overcooked and dry. So was the fried rice. This was our first time and it will be the last.