Nice little Peruvian spot in Garner. Food is similar to Alpaca but very good in its own right!…read moreService was great! I highly recommend visiting Mi Peruvian!

This is the short summary: Don't go, this place is infested with cockroaches see pics. Complete…read morereview: I came here with my whole family and my in laws on Saturday. I am Peruvian and I've eaten at the Mi Peru restaurant in Durham a few times and I always liked it, it was too far for me though. Once I found out another Mi Peru opened closer I had to try it. For starters the strip mall where it is located is not the nicest location. The restaurant itself feels a bit old and not very clean. I was about to leave but I decided to take a chance. We ordered a few dishes to share: ceviche, chicharron de pescado, arroz chaufa, aji de gallina and seco de res. And even desserts : Alfajor, tres leches and crema volteada. Food overall wasn't bad, I actually liked it, it wasn't amazing but not bad at all. The service on the other hand was terrible, there was a young guy and a young girl who had no idea how to wait tables, we were missing silverware, we had to ask for plates and glasses, .... That duo was a mess. They seemed too occupied flirting with each other than caring for the 2 tables that were occupied. Anyhow, when we got to bill I noticed that an 18% tip was mandatory !! 18 % for the terrible service I had received, that was really unfair. I paid over $180 for 5 adults and 2 kids and terrible service. Up until that point I was determined to leave and just give this place 3 stars . But then I decided to go to the bathroom and on my way to the bathroom there was a cockroach in the hallway, that was disgusting so I moved quickly into the bathroom. Inside the bathroom under the sink there was another cockroach !!! I almost threw up wondering how many cockroaches are probably running around in the kitchen!!! It is sad for me to post this as a Peruvian but I care more about the safety of the people and the reputation of the Peruvian food. My advice to the owners of Mi Peru.( the original ) which I respect. Don't destroy your brand, close the restaurant and fumigate it completely, then remodel it, clean it, hire better waiters and then reopen. Or pick a nicer location if possible. I am not coming back and will advise everyone I know not to go either.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Alpaca and it exceeded all my expectations! I had never…read moretried any Peruvian styled chicken before so initially I was a little wary, but it was amazing and is definitely a favorite now. Their sides were good as well, I had the plantains and will be getting those every time! The service was attentive, patient, and really friendly as I was a first time customer so that was much appreciated! Overall, I highly recommend this spot for any newcomers wanting to try something new or anyone who loves Peruvian food! I'll definitely be coming back!

Tried Alpaca Chicken about a month ago on a night I didn't feel like cooking. There is parking…read moreavailable out front, though when we went about an hour before closing it was pretty packed and hard to find a parking spot. Inside, the restaurant has a setup similar to Chipotle, but more with a Peruvian style feel. To order you walk up to the counter to place your order. I ordered the 1/4 chicken combo which comes with two sides. For the chicken you can choose dark or meat. For the sides I chose the corn (which was a bit undercooked) and rice. The chicken was good but it reminded me a bit of higher quality rotisserie chicken you might pick up from the store. My biggest hesitation is probably the value for the price. The 1/4 chicken meal portion feels a little expensive for the size. The daily specials seem like the better value since they also come with a drink. My partner ordered the daily special chicken tacos. They arrived cold and were covered with more raw onions then we personally prefer. The standout for both of us was the green sauce and you could add this to anything to make it taste good. Overall I'd still consider giving it another try if I'm even in a pinch and am looking for a good chicken meal.

Walked in at 6:30 PM. Ordered extra crispy 8 piece bucket. Almost 5 minutes later told that they…read moreonly had 4 pieces (that looked like they had been there all day) and would I take original because they would not be dropping any more. REALLY?!?! Also ordered chicken strips that were utterly pathetic...burnt and shriveled. Almost $70 for this entire order...with no offers of apology....disgusting! I'm not from around this area, but I'll not be going to KFC again....EVER!!!

Forgot our sauces . When I asked for some. They said that I…read moredidn't ask for any. Then said that I had to pay for sauces that I should have got with my order. Don't go there they always mess up and then blame the customer. And they were rude. The girl they waited on us kept saying she definitely put it in the bag. When I showed she then said it would cost us $1.00 for the sauce.

Food is pretty decent at this location. But I got to tell…read moreya ... The guy that took my order was beyond not giving a damn. I don't think I've ever seen someone with such a " I don't want to be working here " attitude in my life. The only thing he said to me ( amd I mean only ) was " what sides you want. ". No hello. No welcome to Smithfield's. No can I take your order. No thanks for visiting us Nothing. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not looking for an enlightening conversation, but damn y'all. Don't look at me like you want to kill me bcuz I'm visiting your business. You can't miss him. He's about 5 feet tall with 2 feet of braids. And a seriously f'ed up attitude. Personally wouldn't want him as the face of my business. Not exactly a customer orientated personality kinda guy. But chicken and stew were good.

Needed to grab something quick and had a hankering for some BBQ. I never stop here and based on the…read morelast few and far between times that I have gone here only reinforces why I go to Sam Jones. Smithfield's needs to take pride in what they do and what they offer. We went through the drive thru and ordered 2 barbecue sandwiches...which came very light on the coleslaw and the meat was not chopped....instead it was trings of meat and the cole slaw was more like cabbage leaves--not finely chopped at all. And then to have waited for cold food? And as for the large coke (32 oz) chock full of ice barely any coke. The young man at the window seemed a tad bit perturbed when I asked him for less ice and more soda. For us, this place is a "I don't think so any time soon".

Hey NC state. SO, my last review mentioned 2 places that I supposedly had to try while out in North…read moreCarolina. First one being cookout, second being bojangles. It's BO time I guess. Came after camp around 2:30 on a Sunday. Not super crowded and much different ambience than I was expecting. Ordered and split the 3 piece supremes dinner and asked for a bo-berry biscuit and a cheer wine (first time trying both) This place is great! Being from California, we don't have these anywhere near us and it's a crime, the chicken here is fine. Probably similar to a Popeyes, but the fries are maybe the best fries I've ever had. Both kinds of biscuits, the Bo-Berry and the regular Biscuits are fantastic. The berry one is almost like a cake/scone and the biscuit is a regular dinner biscuit but it's so buttery and fluffy. really great stuff. The cheer wine was basically cherry coke but not mad at it at all Overall, pretty freaking good. Pissed that I get to have this now and will maybe never have it again. Try it out 4.25/5

I was not going to write a review initially because I felt that the marked friendliness of the…read moreCashier over -rode the negatives.Then I got home and opened my Order . I ORDERED and paid for TWO WHITE pieces of chicken and a PICNIC sized Pinto Beans. After paying for my order I realized that I wanted to add a tea .The Cashier said that I could have it for free .Which I thought was exceptionally nice and good marketing and made a mental note to favor this location in the future . They first brought me a regular size pinto beans .When I pointed out I had ordered a Picnic size I was brought another small size and told the two of them equal a Picnic size ( No it is not .Two small containers of beans equals 1/2 a picnic size ). I decided to overlook this because " Free tea"!) Then I got home and saw that while I had paid extra for two white pieces of chicken I had been given a dark and a white . One of the pinto bean bowls had been SCRAPED out of a canister and contained inedible PINTO SLUDGE. The biscuit and the tea were good . I am writing this in detail in hopes that some manager sees this and can correct what is going on at this location .Frpm my observation it appeared that no one was keeping up with what food was needed until AFTER they ran out. Again a happy acting group but they need better management.

This place has become a staple for us since moving to Raleigh. We got hooked on pollo a la brasa…read morewhen we lived in the DC area, where great Peruvian chicken spots are everywhere, and I was genuinely excited to discover that Alpaca exists here--and has grown into a solid local chain. I've also heard they're family-owned, which makes me like them even more. The chicken is absolutely awesome--consistently flavorful, juicy, and exactly what you want when you're craving Peruvian charcoal chicken. The sides are good across the board, though I'd love to see arroz chaufa added as a side option someday. The yellow and green sauces slap, and the fact that they carry Inca Kola is a huge win. Price-wise, it's fair--not cheap, but reasonable for the quality. What keeps this location from a full 5 stars is the service consistency. Sometimes it's great: order through the app, pick it up, everything is correct. Other times... not so much. There have been multiple occasions where items were missing because the kids behind the counter seemed more focused on things that weren't work-related. I get it--I was that age once--but at the very least, orders should match what prints out or shows up on the screen. There's nothing more frustrating than paying for food you don't receive, and when you point it out, getting the confused "huh?" look. It's not the end of the world, but it is annoying--especially since this isn't exactly bargain-basement pricing. Final thought: Clean up the service consistency issues at this location and you're instantly 5 stars. The food is already there.

I love their chicken, and their fried rice dish (Arroz Chaufa) . However this time around I tried…read moretheir grilled steak strips (Lomo Saltado). It was very salty, which I've never had that with all the other dishes I've had. I've never eaten there, have only done carry out, but it's always ready when I arrive.

Best spot for walk-in breakfast biscuits, located in Cameron Village. Great variety of menu options…read morefor signature biscuits and sides. This time I went with a custom BYO - Bacon & Egg White Biscuit, extra bacon and added a side of grape jelly for balance. Biscuit was baked to perfection, nice texture, and the egg white was my splash of health consciousness. On a prior visit I had the Sweet Country Blues biscuit which was very good as well. I enjoy the open kitchen vibe that really gives it the bakery ambience. I recommend placing your order online in advance for pickup. The pickup process is convenient using your name to unlock the box containing your order.

Shop is small. They had one ordering tablet and a pick up area. No seating indoors. 3 tables…read moreoutside and on a slant/hill. Parking available since there's a lot. Ordered chicken sandwich on potato bun with regular tots (seasoned) with sweet tea. Overall the quality was good. The tea helped with the tots.

3408 Poole Road Location , as well as many other locations always seem to be "out of chicken"…read moreafter 8pm. Even though most locations are open until 11 or later. I get off work late and there have been countless times where I go to place an order around 9-9:30 pm and am told that the store is out of chicken. It's just ridiculous to think that 2 hours before closing is too late to get food.

Every time I visit this place it's a bad experience. Deserves 0 stars. Menu items listed are not…read moreavailable. Food is often served cold. Customer service is horrendous! Rude and unfriendly and gatekeeps information. The place is mostly isolated with no one dining at this disgusting place. I hope they get new management or something because this is just ridiculous.

If you're from Chicagoland, this place is going to hit you with instant nostalgia…read more Mojoe's Grill reminds me so much of those independent, Greek-owned fast food spots back home--the kind that do everything from gyros to burgers, and do it right. The gyro here is legit--carved from the spit, flavorful, and exactly what you'd expect if you grew up in the 708/312/630/847. Honestly, it's the closest thing I've found in the area to that classic Chicago fast-food experience. Their burgers and Philly cheesesteaks also look solid, and I'll definitely be working my way through the menu. I'll gladly go out of my way for this place whenever I'm craving a real-deal gyro like I used to get back home. The only thing missing? Throw hot dogs, Italian beef, and pizza puffs on the menu, and I'd swear I never left Chicago.

We love Mojos grill for a quick bite to eat. The staff are super friendly and service is always…read morequick. The food isn't anything spectacular but it's well made and the portions are large. I really like their fries, always well salted. I would definitely recommend it as a place to get a good and quick meal.