​If you know, you know. Chicken Fiesta is easily one of my favorite spots in the city. I don't care how 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. read more

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Solid RVA pick - every.single.time. Great chicken, great steak, great yuca. Service is fast, restaurant is clean. Well located near Scott's Addition. Parking is easy. Go, you won't be disappointed. read more

Chicken Fiesta - 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Chicken Fiesta is the go-to for rotisserie chicken in the Richmond area. It's a casual restaurant where you order at the register and sit wherever you please. Service is fast. The chicken is flavorful and usually tender, though the most recent time it was on the dry side. My go- to sides are the yucca, which is cooked to a nice crisp, and the rice, which is fluffy and buttery. I also like to get the fried plantains at an up charge sometimes and they add a nice sweetness to the meal. The meal comes with a green sauce that is spicy and flavorful and a yellow sauce that is more creamy and citrusy. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Half Chicken with double Yucca - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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All-in-all, in patronizing Chicken Fiesta over the years, I love this place for a quick healthier-than-not tasty meal. Their chicken is a staple for a reason. Other items can be hit or miss, e.g., their ribs and steak/carne asada can sometimes be dry and tough, other times it's perfect. I also love tamales so I'm happy you can get it two different ways. Lunch hours seem to be their busiest so I prefer to go for dinner. I sometimes get their food via Doordash and never really had any significant issues other than a missing drink or something minor. They're quite efficient with delivery. read more

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Saw great reviews for Chicken Fiesta so decided to try it myself. I had a great experience here! It's a fastfood restaurant with plenty of seats inside and outside. Parking was not a problem as there's a lot beside it. Service staff were warm and friendly. Since it was our first time trying yucca fries, they even gave us 2 pieces to try with their sauce. Yum! It was great! We were advised that the grilled salmon will take at least 20 minutes to prepare which was fine. The food was great, flavorful and affordable! Got 1/4 rotisserie chicken and 6 oz steak with yucca fries and coleslaw. The chicken and steak were so flavorful! The chicken sandwich combo was also good. The grilled salmon with tossed salad and rice was not as flavorful as the chicken and steak but it was fine. And there are the desserts. Y U M. The tres leches and flan were great! Will try the fried ice cream next time. Giving this place 5/5 for great service, comfort food, and bang for your buck! read more

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Chicken Fiesta is one of my all-time favorite fast food restaurants (though their rotisserie chicken is so good that I don't even think of it as unhealthy fast food). I love to get the yucca fries on the side. Literally when I feel like I can't decide on a restaurant, I always end up going to Chicken Fiesta as their rotisserie chicken never disappoints. Service is relatively fast. I usually order takeout, but restaurant seems clean inside. I love Chicken Fiesta! read more

Chicken Fiesta - Chicken parilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I eat at chicken fiesta at least 3x a week. I usually get the chicken. Which I absolutely love. Typically I'll get rice and plantains with it. Never had an issue. This night I decided on the salmon. It was edible but definitely overcooked and dry. I'll stick to the chicken. But if you've never eaten here the chicken is the bomb. The chicken soup is delicious too. Service is ALWAYS really good. A family style restaurant so feel free to bring the kids. Highly recommended. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Salmon, rice and plantains. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The chicken Fiesta chicken is always a hit with my family and my wallet!! Budget friendly and delicious!!!! The portions are big. The yellow and green sauces are also really great additions to whatever dish you order. The customers at this location can be a little sketchy. When we recently went there was a drunk roaming around the dining room harassing customers. The police were called and got the situation under control. Just be aware these kinds of scenarios may happen because this place is so close to the city. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Fried ice cream - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Chicken Fiesta in Richmond absolutely nailed it with the chicken and steak soft tacos. The chicken is juicy, the steak is super flavorful, and everything tastes fresh. The sauces and buttery finish really take it to another level. read more

I normally love chicken fiesta, but it was absolutely disgusting this last time. The beans tasted like dirty water and the rice had no flavor. I ordered a carryout meal and I would've driven back to complain, but the restaurant had closed. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I used to love this place but then they got political and incredibly tone deaf in their Instagram. Food is good, but I can't in good conscience keep supporting this business. read more

Chicken Fiesta - They posted this 2/4 a few days after the latest Epstein drop. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food is always very Good! However I came to give KUDO's for being CONSISTENTLY one of the CLEANEST eating establishments in RVA! I am a food connoisseur and I eat out often; YES I am a foodie and I critique the food; but more importantly I am always checking out how restaurants keep their establishment clean. When I say CLEAN I don't just mean the tables and areas where I eat. I mean the entire restaurant. I look at the chairs top to bottom; table legs windows and window sills; drink area; condiment area; behind the counter where food is being prepared; and YES I check the windows sills next to where I sit; to see if there is any dust or dirt. When I say CHICKEN FIESTA CHECK EVERY LAST BOX WITH 5 STARS; it is A TRUE FACT!! If I was to give an award for the cleanest establishment I eat in; and there are LOTS OF THEM! They WIN ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!! Novita read more

Was craving for a burrito so we tried Chicken Fiesta. It was very busy inside, I wasn't expecting so many people to be dining in, I had always thought this was a more take out type place but the inside was very inviting. We got the grande burrito and chimichanga to go. The food held up well on our drive home (about 10 minutes). The car smelled incredible and I couldn't wait to see if the food tasted as good as it smelled. The grande burrito was jam packed with lots of chicken, rice, sour cream, pico and guac. I really enjoyed the rice that came with the chimichanga, it was very flavorful. I love Peruvian chicken, the flavor really came through in the burritos. My favorite addition was the 4 extra green sauces. Perfectly spicy and added a little extra moisture to the burritos. Will definitely be back to try the enchiladas/ taco next time! read more

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Came here for lunch and got the steak enchiladas. There was another extra $1 surcharge to get steak in it. There was a good amount of cheese on top of the enchiladas but not much enchiladas sauce. The steak was fantastic as always here. The rice was good and came with pico and sour cream. Personally not a fan of the beans here so I didn't eat them. Overall a quick and fast place to get Mexican food. I would suggest the chimichangas over the enchiladas. I ended paying $14 for just the enchiladas which is a little on the higher end but still good enough to satisfy the craving. Food: 6.3 Staff/service:n/a Value: 6.5 Overall: 6.4/10 read more

Chicken Fiesta - Steak enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Although Chicken Fiesta is not my preferred restaurant for rotisserie chicken (I like Canastas and DC Charcoal), their other offerings are what keep me coming back! I always get the Taco or Chalupa salad with Steak and Chicken and it's always so so good! Today, I also got a single beef taco and that was really good too! I do think they cook their beef with olives and I hate olives, but olive taste is very mild. The restaurant is also ways clean and service is always great as well. I love Chicken Fiesta and definitely recommend you try it. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Always a pleasure with service and food ! I ordered the 1/4 Rotisserie chicken with rice and pinto beans. The serving size is still a great portion. You can never go wrong with the rotisserie here. Everything on this menu is fire. Still one favorite locations to eat at in Richmond. Been a while since I've been here , will be here for lunch soon!! read more

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I've been wanting to try Chicken Fiesta for a while and am happy I finally checked it out for lunch the other day. My partner and I shared an order of the half chicken with a side of yuca fries and salad. We also ordered mango juice and a alfajor. I loved the half chicken we ordered. It reminded me of Peruvian chicken we would order growing up. It was cooked just right with great flavors. It was so juicy. The salad was very plain. The yuca fries here are the best yuca fries I've ever had. They're fresh, hot, and have the absolute perfect crunch. I highly recommend ordering them as a side. I loved this fast casual spot. There was a lot of seating available inside and outside. It's great for big groups or families. The people who work here are extremely kind. You order up front and get a buzzer to call you when your food is ready. My partner loved his mango juice. I wasn't a fan of the alfajor and plan to order the flan next time. They have great prices here. I can't wait to revisit to try more things on their menu. read more

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The food is fresh and amazing. The chicken is succulent. And their soups are fresh. The sauces are epic.

The other day, I was driving down Broad Street during 6pm traffic when a little dog just jutted out into the street!! I literally almost hit her, but I threw my hazards on and swerved into the median. As a dog lover and owner - I was terrified for her! She had a collar, but no tags on and seemed to be completely unaware of the fact that the cars could potentially kill her. I really REALLY wanted to get her out the street, but when I called out to her, she ran away. I saw her sniffing near some trash cans and figured she must be hungry. So I came in here to buy her some chicken and (hopefully) gain her trust. Well it worked! I bought Frances a 1/4 chicken and had a little taste test before I set out on foot looking for her. The chicken was honestly DELICIOUS and juicy and wished I'd gotten an order for myself. The service was fast and polite, it was kinda packed in there too! Anyway, LSS - it worked. I breadcrumbed the chicken and little Frances followed me down the block. With the directions of another neighbor, I was able to get the pup safely home. read more

I get an enchilada combo from here for takeout at least once a week and it's phenomenal every single time. It's still hot and fresh by the time I get it home. I absolutely adore this place. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Enchilada Combo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I ended up here to take my daughter and nephew to lunch, and we all tried something new. I have to tell you, it was a great decision because I normally go to the w. broad location in the west end, but this downtown location didn't disappoint. We tried soft chicken tacos with rice & beans. My daughter tried chicken enchiladas. Both were extremely tender chicken cooked to perfection. The taco were stuffed tight in a rolled soft taco, same as the enchilada only that had melted cheese on top. We all felt stuffed and unable to finish our food, so we had to get to-go boxes for all the leftover rice we had. highly recommend this location. read more

Chicken Fiesta - chicken tacos w/rice & beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We ended up here for dinner on a whim after the event we were attending was evacuated due to weather. This was the best place we could have ended up- the food is phenomenal, the people are so friendly and helpful. 10/10 all day long. The food is so delicious and fresh, the prices are great and you get so much food. We liked it so much, we might come back again tomorrow! Try them, you'll love them. read more

Food was so good and fresh! Their chicken has the right combo of spices. Friendly workers and restaurant was very clean

I don't know why I forget about this place. Hadn't been here in a while and randomly decided to to go here for lunch. As always, they killed it. The people that take your order are cool and nice, and most importantly, the food is always amazing. I got a chimichanga meal and loved it. I usually get the chicken sandwich and that's always tasty. I highly recommend this place for lunch. Also be sure to taste the horchata here, it always tastes great. read more

The best. Even better than some of the charcoal chicken joints in Peru. Truth be told, I think I actually went to Peru in part to discover what makes Chicken Fiesta so delicious. This is where I discovered aji, the amazingness behind the yellow sauce. And flowering quinoa, growing in the luscious, volcanic soil. Soil so magical that farmer's markets yield fruits and vegetables undiscovered to the rest of the natural world.... Back to the glory that is Chicken Fiesta: The steak, chicken and beans are always well seasoned and create such harmony in the mouth. The vegetable chicken soup is amazing too. I've had damn near everything on the menu, except maybe the sandwiches. (But they're stuffed with the same ingredients, so they're going to be on point, as well.) Absolutely everything rocks here, people included. read more

Always a must stop when in RVA no matter which location you go to the food is high quality, flavorful, and mouth watering. You're serenaded by 90s salsa as you enter and hugged by the charcoal smoky smell as it lures you to the order counter. My go to dish has always been the 1/4 chicken, rice, & yucca fries. I love the green spicy sauce so so good! Try the fresh juices - horchata or passion fruit juice. Grab a plate and enjoy the fiesta! read more

I'd love to know how many times I've eaten at a Chicken Fiesta since they opened the first location on Midlothian Tnpk close to 20 years ago. The rotisserie chicken by itself is so delicious. Service is always friendly and fast - yes, I mean always. The tacos, burritos, and chicken sandwich they make from the pulled rotisserie chicken are also A+. The most important thing perhaps to mention is any customer would be amiss to not order a side of friend yucca. I personally love to cover everything on my plate with Chicken Fiesta's green sauce - it's the only thing that can make this delicious meal any better. Now with 5 or more locations in the Richmond area, Chicken Fiesta is one of the best things to land on Richmond in the post-2000 era. read more

Chicken Fiesta - the inside of a restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I feel like a total goofball for not writing a review of Chicken Fiesta before! This is a regular go-to for both my family and my colleagues at work. I have never tasted a single thing from Chicken Fiesta that wasn't out-of-this-world good! Some of my favorites include the Chicken Padilla, yucca fries, the Chalupa salad with honey mustard, the taco platter (dont sleep on the crunchy beef taco!!!), and ordering either a half or full chicken for myself to eat over the course of several meals. I usually end up sharing my chicken with my son, husband, or both... but not without a little bit of reservation. Consider it my emotional support chicken. Make sure you get yourself some green and yellow sauce to go along with your order and you will be on cloud nine! read more

Chicken Fiesta - Recent delivery order: taco platter with two soft chicken tacos and one crunchy beef. (Side of yucca fries not pictured.) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'll be honest I have waited this place for a long time because it has chicken in the name and I am a vegetarian. But on Friday night I was so hungry and Mexican food sounded just right. So I went with my husband and knew they had at least one vegetarian option... And that's about it just one option, a veggie burrito. I was very impressed with the decor and the vibe inside, I always pictured it a little bit cheaper, but it was pretty nice. The food was very surprisingly delicious and I absolutely loved the rice and beans. Glad to know this will be an option in the future. read more

Chicken Fiesta - Inside with some Christmas decor - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Chicken Fiesta is reliable. The food is consistently good. The price is right. The staff is always friendly. It's a local chain but I have never had a bad experience there. I've used them for catering at home and at work. More restaurants could learn from their model. read more

I'm a 14 year restaurant manager and this blew my mind. Ordered half chicken combo with an extra side item of the steak that comes with the quarter chicken and steak. Asked when ordered for it not to be cut in to pieces as last time it was horrible when chopped up as it's obviously chopped then cooked. Food came out it was cut up. The guy at the counter noticed it and went to get it fixed. 10 minutes later he walks out with the tiniest piece of steak I've seen saying his manager said this is what I get because it's a different steak. If it wasn't for already working all day I would have refunded my order and gone elsewhere (I've ordered this order 3 times now) first time it was a whole thin steak(amazing flavor) second time chopped and disgusting and third time now I've gotten a corner cut of the steak for an 8$ add on. House key for size comparison on photo. Management seems to be the problem. Guy at the front was great and did try read more

Chicken Fiesta - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was really good and the restaurant was clean! I got the #4 combo with fries. I ordered a side of Yucca and it was so good. Husband ordered the steak and cheese (that was average but not bad). Will be back for sure read more

Fresh, seasoned, affordable and most of all delicious food that reminds me of home. Everything we ordered was perfection.

Food and service is great. The food is always fresh and hot. They service and greeting is top notch.

Ariba! Muy bueno in the RVa!! You get rotisserie chicken + Tex Mex, si si! I stopped and got the 1/2 chicken to go. I got the 3 chicken tacos to stay. Great quality grilled chicken breast strips with 3 flour tortillas add guacamole, beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce and pico de gallo with 2 types of salsa. Wow, it hit the spot and was more than enough for a meal for $9.95. It's fairly easy in/out off W Broad St near the DMV. They also cater! read more

In my opinion, Chicken Fiesta has one of the BEST burritos in Richmond. Overall, this location is always clean, food is served quick, employees are kind, and portions are very good for the price. I highly recommend this place. read more

Always great salad! I wish they give you more dressing and veggies in the salad. Overall great for a quick bite to eat

I like this place, but stick to their specialty: rotisserie chicken. The fried yuca side is awesome too.

Good food and generous portions at a good price! The four of us stopped by for a burrito platter, taco platter, quesadilla, and chicken parilla and all was delicious. read more

Excellent food, tremendous customer service. I will definitely share how great the restaurant is! read more

Chicken Fiesta - Steak Burrito Yuca - Tex-Mex Near Me - Richmond, Virginia