Great value and service been coming to this place since I was in high school. Was my first experience with Peruvian chicken. Really tasty and tender. The sides are great and add a lot to the dish. I usually do a quarter dark. It's mainly a to go place with a few chairs inside. Overall well worth a trip. read more

I love a good Peruvian chicken and this one did not disappoint. I ordered the family meal to go on a rainy day so they weren't busy with people dining in so the employees were pretty quick and helpful with making my decision. The chicken was very tender, and the sides were tasty, especially the cucumber salad. The mac and cheese was solid but nothing special, and the rice was a little overcooked, but overall I'd definitely recommend and go back. Chicken 8.5/10 Rice 5/10 Fries 7/10 Salad 8/10 Mac and cheese 6/10 read more

Chicken On The Run - Whole chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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You can't beat the fiesta for four deal! The chicken and plantains are delicious. Workers are super nice. Will definitely come back! read more

Chicken On The Run - Fiesta for 4 - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great value.quick service and good staff. Great chicken. Clean restaurant with a lot of seating.

I walked in right at closing time but they still let me order. They are so nice and the chicken is so flavorful and good!

Everything on my menu is so good. My favorite is the tacos and plantains. Very affordable too. Must go!

It was good. I think the fact that this is "Peruvian cuisine" might be lost on most of the people who eat here. If you look down in your food and see french fries chopped up in your food, you know it's Peruvian cuisine! Spending a month in Peru, having Peruvian friends, and living in NYC, I've eaten an awful lot of Peruvian food. I never really understood the "Peruvian chicken" phenomenon. It rotisserie chicken. I don't understand what makes it Peruvian. Moreover, Peruvian chicken seems to be more popular in Peruvian restaurants in NYC than Peruvian restaurants in Peru. I found the chicken here to be good. The white meat was slightly dry, the dark meat was juicy; cooked well. The chicken themselves were pretty big, and I've found that chickens of this size tend to be slightly tough. The fried yucca was heavenly. But the bad thing about yucca is that you have to eat it right away. The second it cools off, it become waxy and flavorless. We parked right in front. Yay! The price is right. Between parking, the price, and the good food, this place is A-OK in my book. Would I come back on my next trip to DC? Nah. Peruvian places are a dime a dozen. But I'm glad we went here once. read more

Chicken On The Run - Storefront - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Still as good as ever. Before I could settle on a seat this past Saturday, a whole chicken had been cut up and a side order of mashed potatoes and one of plantains was at the ready. I loved how flavorful and moist the chicken was and how creamy the mashed potatoes were. I'm not a big fan of plantains but they do a great job here. I also liked that the service was not only quick but pretty friendly. Everyone had masks on when near customers and the cashier helped me open a bottle. In the brief 30 minutes or so I was inside, no less than a handful of different customers came in with either dine in or take out orders. Don't skip on this cozy location tucked in a corner of a strip mall and away from downtown Bethesda. read more

10/10 spot. Has everything going for it, friendly staff, great tasting food, short wait, reasonable price(esp the larger meal deals). Love it read more

Ordered the 1/4 dark chicken with 2 sides. I chose the Chaufa and Platains for my sides. The chicken was as good as others say. Wonderful caramelization on the skin and juicy flavor infused inside. It can be hard to get good roast chicken but Chicken on the Run seems to have perfected it. Chaufa was a bit too salty for me. The plantains were good but I think whatever oil they were fried in had been used a bit too long and had a slight burnt taste to it. I doubt many people would notice this. Combo came with two sauces--one spicy green and one aioli (chipotle aioli). I really enjoyed the later sauce which was wonderfully creamy. Fast service. Good food! read more

Food is really good and reasonably priced especially for Bethesda. Restaurant is rather small and seating is limited. Parking in front of restaurant is also very limited but there is a parking garage nearby. Have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. read more

Where shall I start.....the food was so good! I really loved the service and atmosphere. The yuca was hot and crunchy, the chicken was good and the rice and beans was tasty! I would recommend this place. I am definitely going back. Thank you! read more

My fav Peruvian chicken shop is still District Rico in Dc but this is decent for Bethesda. It is a hole in the wall and good for a quick pick up. It was quite dirty around the table inside. Floors tables walls had stuff on it. We asked whether we could move some of the chairs outside to the existing outdoor table but they said no so we ended up eating a quick meal indoor. Chicken was good and flavorful. Yucca was decent but not the best I've had (the crisp I was looking for wasn't there). I wish they had better sides to choose from, we got the Mac and cheese that wasn't good at all. Reminded me of kraft. read more

Went here on 10-8-202 at 11:50 am and was shocked. Went to go inside and noticed 19 people in an area no bigger than a walk in closet. I was waiting outside patiently as more people walked up. They asked if I was waiting and I told them "there's no way I was going on with that many people in there." I waited for another minute then decided to leave. Then I witnessed those same four people walk right in. Then people wonder why we can't COVID under control. It's a darn shame. ‍ So I went to a better restaurant SHOUT TO The Big Greek Cafe for doing it right! read more

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By Bethesda standards, this place would be considered a "hole in the wall". Located in the section of Bethesda (St. Elmo) where there's a bunch of small ecletic shops (like a french video store), heretofore referred to as "Old Town Bethesda" by me to enhance the city's character. This place is easy to miss. So if you read over the prior reviews, you may notice that people describe the white sauce given with each meal as a "cream sauce" or "mayo" or just "white sauce". You guys have no idea what it is right? If I wasn't in polite company I would offer some ideas on what it is, but it's amazing how many people will eat white stuff in a cup that's offered to them without knowing what it is. It's described on the menu as " salsa, mild or picante", and the green sauce falls under that definition too. Rest assured, it's mayo mixed with jalapeno (I had to ask) and absolutely a great dipping sauce for the fried plaintains, which are excellent here. I love the sweet and spicy combo, but I might be weird in that way cause I put mangos in a plastic baggie with Sriracha sauce and eat them all day. The chicken itself had a great rub on it. Peppery and spicy, I found my 1/4 white meat to be flavorful and juicy. The plaintains stole the show and the yuca was ok. They do have a wide variety of sides (beans, rice, salad, mashed potatos). The best part: I got a Jarridos and dinner for under $7, that's cheaper than 2 hours of parking in this meter friendly town. You're a wonderful addition to Old Town Bethesda, Chicken on the Run place. read more

In a word: YUM. In three words: nom nom nom. A Bethesda staple for years, this is the best Peruvian chicken for miles around, and super convenient. Only challenge is the itty bitty parking lot directly in front of the store, which is also awkward to get in and out of ... but we just park in the garage conveniently next door and run over to order and pick up. Portions are good, sides are tasty (we adore the dirty mashed potatoes). read more

My boyfriend grew up going to Chicken on the Run and took me for the first time. The chicken was as fantastic as he had advertised! So flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned. The plantains (my favorite) were good, too. The rice and beans were just okay--not a ton of flavor and not mixed well. The standout is really the chicken. Nice and clean spot. It's takeout only (at least during the Covid-19 pandemic; evidently at other times there are a few tables, but it's not really a dine-in place). We arrived at 7:30pm on a Saturday and there were two employees, both well-masked. read more

Found this little gem while searching for some new quick and affordable lunch spots near my office, and I was very satisfied! You can tell that this place has been here long enough to be a neighborhood fixture, which is always a good first impression. I ordered the 1/4 dark meat chicken with plantains and cole slaw, and it was a TON of food. (Forgot to snag pics, but I'm sure another reviewer left some.) Everything came out in a takeaway box within minutes, and my coworkers and I were on our way back to the office. There is limited indoor seating, so you might have to take your food to go if you come during peak hours. In terms of the food itself, the chicken was juicy and tender but could have been spiced a little more. I also tend to like my cole slaw a little drier than how they made it, but that's a personal preference. Long story short: I will DEFINITELY be back again next time I'm craving Peruvian chicken. read more

Chicken On The Run - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is very upsetting because you can tell that this was done on purpose. So my fried yuca had 3 very nice big pieces on the top and the rest was these nasty pieces. My 3rd time ordering from this place in 2 weeks and the first time I didn't pay close attention to my order. read more

Chicken On The Run - Yuca - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I found this place many many years ago, by chance... I was on my way to meet someone for coffee when my nose was sidetracked by this amazing smell. I walked up and down the block 2-3 times before I finally realized I was walking past the small establishment to which my nose was drawing me to. The block is filled with this chargrilled Peruvian chicken smell that makes your mouth water. I keep trying other places just for comparison but I am never as happy or satisfied with my meal like I am when I go to Chicken on the Run. The chicken is full of flavor, fresh, and has a beautiful presentation. The sides are always well prepared and consistent. Price is very reasonable and I never have to wait long. Just writing this review makes me want to go there now... Talk about a hidden gem! read more

A true hidden gem and hole in the wall in Bethesda. The quality of the food here doesn't compare to the other Peruvian chicken spots I've been to in the area. I ordered a 1/4 white meat with a side of yuca and corn. Let me start of by saying ALL THE YUMMY GOODNESS! The chicken skin had a charred crispy taste and the meat was deliciously juicy. The portions were plentiful and tasteful. The yucca was fresh and fried upon request. The corn salad had great flavor. They hand you two dipping sauces with your order and they charge extra for more. Best part about all of this, the food is reasonably priced for the amount of food they serve. The parking is tiny with a few spots so it's best to park in a garage nearby. The restaurant has limited seating and I noticed many carry out orders during my visit. I went on a Saturday for lunch and lucked out with a table. My taste buds don't lie...this place is worth visiting! read more

Chicken On The Run - 1/4 white w/ 2 sides: yucca and corn. - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I owed my sister a meal. I told her "Hey, no worries, I'm going to get the best pollo al la brasa in Bethesda. And, I did. She and her (picky) husband said "Hey, where did you get this chicken?" as they licked their fingers. read more

The food was great for size and taste. I loved the yuca and rice and beans. The white chicken was good too. I ate the food with some of my colleagues and they all said how my food smelled really nice. But of course I could not share i was too hungry and it was very good. read more

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A whole in the wall that's worth visiting. Nothing from the exterior gives away how amazing this place is. There aren't that many tables for dining in but we had no trouble grabbing a table for 3 people on a Wednesday evening. On busy times, I think you would have trouble finding a table. The chicken was moist and tasty. Sides were great. I really enjoyed the Yuca fries. The only down side is that there could be more sauce provided. Extra sauces cost $.5 but maybe you can ask nicely for more. For $12 including taxes, you can get half a chicken and 2 sides which is definitely enough for dinner. Pretty good price and value. Would definitely come back. read more

Chicken On The Run - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Tucked into a small strip with a tiny lot and some seating inside. Efficient service at the register by a girl who couldn't help but dance to the top 40s playing in the background. The Chop Chop ($7.50) was a super filling salad that lasted me two meals, I would definitely get this again. Saucy amount of pulled chicken mixed in with decent white rice and black beans. The meat isn't consistently tender, but hey. The small side of yucca ($1.99) was actually a pretty generous portion compared to other places I've been to, and chopped into chunky nuggets for quick and even cooking. Yellow sauce is acceptably tasty, but the green is one-dimensional jalapeno and the salad dressing was a bit of a turn-off. French fries varied in width and different crispness, but all cooked through and piping hot. Fried plaintains were cooked through. read more

Chicken On The Run - Chop chop & small side of yucca. - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Many reviews, so let's have fun When describing, Chicken on the Run Green sauce - refreshing, scoop 'til there's none Portions are ample - elation Peruvian roasted, sapid bite Quarter white meat - OMG, so right Moist inside, I'm as high as a kite Mouth's having a party - blissful delight Current "crack": Yuka - new discovery Inside is tender, yet outside's crispy Doesn't need added flavor, leave it be Will purchase this solo, definitely Fried plantains - like all sides, generous Tangy-sweet, nicely fried, appeases us Potato salad - meh bland, not much fuss Coleslaw's fresh not drowning - minus nor plus Back to the green sauce - worth mentioning twice Jalapeno? Pepper? Lively - entice Overall, if you want my advice Their food - good eats, for the portion and price Showin' off the grubs http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/VxLxH8Xo8be5OmsQvSndTw?select=kRowBPRNXxCVgj09zk66zQ read more

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This place will seriously challenge even the most ardent members of the clean-plate club. For just under $8, you can get a 1/4 of a chicken and two sides. Though they offer a number of healthier sounding options, I couldn't pass up the fried yucca and sweet plantains to accompany my meat. After paying at the counter and waiting for my number to be called, I was presented with a plate literally overflowing with delicious food and two small containers of sauce, a spiced mayo-like orange sauce and a spicy and flavorful chunky green sauce. The chicken is moist and flavorful throughout, and the two sauces add extra zing. I lucked out and got a fresh batch of friend yucca that was crispy and perfect. The plantains were extra sweet and made a great dessert-like finish to my meal. Though takeout seems to the be the way to go here because the space inside is quite small, there were plenty of seats at a little bar area and a few tables wedged inside the tight space. I'm glad I found this spot for a cheap and delicious lunch in the Bethesda area. read more

Chicken On The Run - 1/4 white with plantains and yucca - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Overall: 4.5/5 Bethesda doesn't have a lot of well priced food options, but this here is one of them. Great chicken for great value. Their sauces, especially the green spicy sauce, is awesome. Corn pico is a great side as well. I recommend the half chicken (or whole chicken if you're sharing with someone) and two sides. Suggestion: Eating in has bigger sides than takeout Food: 4.5/5 For the area, it's one of the best food places available. Value: 5/5 At about $10/person for a filling high protein meal, this is great value for the area. Service: 4/5 Friendly and patient staff. Can't complain Environment: 3/5 It's clean and basic. Good place to enjoy food, not the best to hangout and chat. read more

Cozy, relatively inexpensive hole in the wall! We got the quarter white meat with plantains and rice/black beans as sides. The plantains were my favorite being the right amount of sweet and crispy. Definitely a spot to check out read more

After coming to this place something close to a year, last night, with regret, I came to the conclusion that I am not coming back. Everytime I have come to this place, I have never been disrespectful or arrogant, in despite to the employees not being so friendly, I would always be friendly with them, and ask politely for my order. I always came here for the chicken, as I have already stated, sometimes a whole chicken, some others just half. We do not enjoy chicken legs/thighs as much, so we always order breast. The previous time we came, the lady on the register was kinda upset when we ask for half chicken white, and told us she needed to check. I asked why was that and she said because when its close to the time of closing they don't want to be left out with all the legs and thighs (they close at 9:30pm and it was barely 8:00pm), I smiled and in a nice way suggested that they could come up with some specials for the next day using the chicken that was left. At the end they sold us the two breast. Last night, we arrived and we order half chicken white again, and a guy, the one that is always working behind the line with the chicken, was on the register and he told us that he ran out of breast. So we left. Ok, so if I wanted a whole chicken, they wouldn't be able to sell it because they did not have more breasts? They have it on their menu as a choice, you even pay more for white meat, so why would they deny us two freaking pieces of chicken breast? That is just so ridiculous. I don't even live that close to this place, and I left my house with my husband, drove there wanting to eat their food, and they gave us this disrespectful attitude, saying they ran out of chicken breast! Well guess what, you just ran out of two regular costumers as well due to your ridiculousness and stinginess. read more

This is the newest of my favorite restaurants in Bethesda and I'm so excited to have found it! I first tried it when it was the top rated on Yelp in Bethesda and with that price, clearly I had to check it out! I was very pleasantly surprised. The concept is so simple yet the food is so good, and the price is even better. I always feel like it is more of a home cooked type of meal and it feels cozy in the restaurant even though it's pretty normal and nothing too special in the atmosphere. There are so many sides to choose from and they are all great. My favorites are the plantains and mashed potatoes. The portions are huge and you certainly wont leave hungry. read more

Good, convenient meal to go! Best part is their moist, fall-off-the-bone chicken at a reasonable price - their whole chicken meal for 4 is under $25. In addition to the whole chicken, the sides of mashed potatoes, plantains, cole slaw and a nice big bag of yuca were very good. They also throw in flour tortillas. A bit of a carb overload, but, in a good way.i would have liked to see a few more vegetable options. They have a house salad, but, it's served with Italian dressing? Was hoping for something Limey and Peruvian, but, Italian at a Peruvian place? No thanks. Everything else tasted delicious. Their green and yellow sauces were yummy! Especially loved the green (spicy jalapeño!). read more

Chicken On The Run - Yummy chicken with mashed potatoes, yuca, plantain and cole slaw. - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

A hidden Gem is right! Enjoyed their 1/4 white roasted chicken meat with black beans/rice and fried plantains. Chicken was juicy and full of flavor and spicy. Seating is tight and the close quarters made the food more inviting with the table arrangements. Costumer service was on point like the chicken. Only complaint is the cook turned off the music And my song El Perdon was playing! Keep the music playing... read more

Very tasty and unique option for lunch. Great price. Small parking lot. Served within 5 minutes. We each ordered a quarter of dark chicken. It was moist, perfectly cooked, with a slightly crispy skin (not like it sat in its own juices too long). Many sides to choose from. Yuca (like a tastier french fry) was best. We also enjoyed cucumber salad and rice and black beans. A plate came with 2 sides for only $8. Amazing price! Bottle/can drinks only, but good choices, like Honest Tea. Friendly service. Clean enough. Small seating area, maybe 15 seats total, so no large groups. Tiny parking lot with 8 spots. Worth skipping the chains and trying this place out. read more

Chicken On The Run - Kitchen line - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

What would have been a for sure five star review Kanell be no more than three... Unfortunately chicken on the run is doing what other companies are doing and that is dropping quality but not prices. Gne are those yummy Redskin mashed potatoes to be replaced by your basic baking potato. How I wish they would bring the real ones back. read more

Chicken On The Run - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

New guy working the cash register is rude and inpatient. Food is tasty but generally unhealthy with high sodium content. Price is high for take out quality food; there's plenty of other options walking distance that I'd prefer; go check out Oxaca instead its dope. read more

In the DMV area there is pretty much a Peruvian chicken spot on almost every block but I'm not gon hold you, this is some high quality Peruvian chicken right here. Pulled up on my lunch break Got the half chicken w rice and beans and the corn. AND they weren't stingy with the sauce? Will return. read more

Chicken On The Run - Half 1/2 Chicken W/ 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This place a gem, super cheap but so good. I ordered half chicken with yucca and mac n cheese. The chicken was cooked perfectly, even the breast meat had plenty of juice and wasn't dry, the yucca was nice and crunchy, a great option to fries. The mac n cheese had great consistency, it was runny or too cheesey. I ate it and thought to myself I should of gotten more. read more

My husband and I have been eating here for years. The food and the service is consistently great. Most bad reviews that you will read are based on someone's judgement of "bad customer service" or attitude. As a longtime immigrant having grown up in Mont Co. i find all of those comments very biased and discriminatory. Every single one of the comments, deals with a biased expectancy that they as a customer should receive privileged treatment. Let's remember this awesome Latino establishment is in "ritzy" Bethesda, the local mecca of the privileged who expects a red carpet and a subservient smile. This is an immigrant family-friendly establishment, It is hard to serve everyneed and do it with a smile, knowing that what most expect is to be treated as morethan. Also, don't come here expecting to eat your dumb version of healthy ungreasy rotissery chicken: "I don't like bones" so cut up my meat like I'm five, and spoon feed me, or how dare is the fried yucca, a starchy tuber, not juicy! Or expect a chop chop to be redone to your liking, when it's already done to order. The chicken is authentically Peruvian. recently they added more yummy Peruvian dishes, arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, etc. I am grateful for this immigrant establishment, because they are resilient. They have to deal with biases, discrimination, prejudice, and even racism (for being brown) or not English speaking. For decades they serve great food in a town that will never treat us immigrants as equal. So please accept a straightforward customer service, and think before your privileged self writes a nasty review. Because we Latinos deserve dignified treatment. Gracias Chicken On The run, por representar a nuestra comunidad con dignidad. read more

Great Peruvian chicken place. This seems like a family run operation (all though I could be completely wrong) and the food has never failed to make me happy. Lots of your standard f air on the menu: Peruvian chicken, plantains, rice and beans, yuca, and of course the delicious green and white sauces. The atmosphere here .. well lets just say the atmosphere is what you'd expect from a New York City bodega. It feels grungy, dated, and like a deep clean would only take it so far. Nonetheless, I rarely eat in the restaurant, so that is of little concern to me. Note, that if you do eat in here there are maybe a total of 12 seats with a few seats outside directly next to parked cars in the front spaces. I have noticed the prices slowly creaping up and still find their food to be a decent value for the money .. however, if it raises much higher there are certainly other options in the area to consider. read more