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    Chicken Rico

    3.9 (189 reviews)
    InexpensivePeruvian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHICKEN RICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Some more disgustingness!!!!
    Linda B.

    Not only was a Uber driver late And Food cold, but the food was only subpar and just tasteless and disgusting. I don't even know why anyone else would even recommend this place because the food is just disgusting altogether!! The driver even delivered us someone else's order and I don't know why they did!! I know these mix ups happen but still, Uber didn't even give me a break and still charged me when I try to replace my order and receive my actual order!! My actual order still was miserable!! There were onions on the steak and chicken sub, and it was actually disgusting!!! We will never be ordering from here ever ever ever ever again!!! Seriously! Never order from this place that food is terrible! Just absolutely terrible! Even looking at the other person's order was absolutely disgusting! I'm not even sure what they ordered, but it was just miserable looking and I don't know what pink goo was! But it wanted to make me barf!!!! Yuck!!!!

    8" Chicken Sub Special
    Philip B.

    The chicken sub is delicious. Melted cheese and fresh rotisserie chicken. You're not going to get a sub like this ANYWHERE around here. It's also just 9.99 which is a deal. The menu has gotten a little more expensive, but this is the best flavors in the area.

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    Trendy D.

    I enjoyed my food from this chicken Rico location. I got the whole chicken, rice, and beans. The sides were huge. You get green and yellow sauce. Chicken tasted good, some parts a little on the dry side but overall not bad especially once sauce is added. I did a to go order which they out together fast. I'd come back!

    1/4 chicken white meat, platanos, fried rice
    Susan H.

    It had been years since we last visited Chicken Rico. Recently, I was wanting to have some pollo a la brasa and chaufa (fried) rice. Seeing that GrubHub worked with Chicken Rico, we decided to give them a try. I had remembered their chicken as being quite good and I had enjoyed their chaufa rice. This time they had a dinner special that consisted of 1/4 chicken (with an upcharge of 50 cents for white meat), 2 sides and a can of soda. So, that's what we each got. My dinner had white meat, chaufa rice and platanos. My husband had dark meat, cole slaw and platanos. We each got a can of Coke. The order got to us in a reasonable amount of time. We noticed that the chicken was still warm. Also, we noticed that they were still preparing the chicken the same way, which involves rubbing spices under the skin which adds extra flavor. I was impressed with my piece of chicken as it managed to stay moist throughout the meal. No need for any green or yellow sauce. The platanos were also warm and very flavorful. The rice didn't disappoint as it, too, remained moist and the flavoring was spot on. My husband liked his cole slaw but wished it wasn't so soupy. He appreciated that they put it in a separate container. He, too, enjoyed his piece of chicken. We thought this was a great dinner deal ($10.99 for dark meat, 50 cents extra for white meat) and would gladly have it yet again.

    Steak and cheese
    Ang K.

    Enjoyed my lomo saltado, although we definitely need to get some chicken next time. Bf thought the steak and cheese was okay, but a lot of green peppers. Staff were nice and food was ready to go in about 10 mins. A few tables open inside. Seemed to be busy and lots of people getting take out.

    1/4 Chicken Platter (White) 8.13 after tax
    Christopher S.

    An okay pollo a la brasa establishment. Nothing spectacular to write about. The prices are a bit higher than most and the A/C doesn't work half the time, so you may feel like you are eating inside of a sauna at times. If I had to rank the Peruvian chicken restaurants in the Herndon/Reston/Sterling area, I would go with the following for the chicken but with the added bonuses, below: 1. Super Chicken - supreme across the board! 2. King Pollo - unlimited sauces, good sides; the green sauce packs a mean kick! 3. Crisp & Juicy - the spicy orange sauce is the best!!! 4. Waku Chicken - decent sides 5. Chicken Rico 6. Pollos Inka - complimentary chips and salsa 7. Pollo Peru - should be removed from the list due to very limited sides and jacked up, higher prices

    Lomo Saltado w/ the Mango Yogurt drink!
    Jean W.

    Just got off the airport and headed straight here. Super hearty Peruvian food with a huge portion. It was a bit salty but my friend who regularly comes assured me that it typically wasn't so salty. I ordered the lomo saltado with the mango yogurt drink. Fries were steak cut and drenched with the meat juice. The two sauces that came with the dish was one of a cream base, and another that was like a tomatillo/jalapeño purée. Fantastic with the fries and the meat. The portion was large enough to share between two people or for one person who eats a lot! Overall would definitely recommend. It's hearty, delicious, flavorful, and comes in a huge portion!

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    What a good place to get quick and easy comfort food! They are so reasonably priced and no long wait line.

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    9 months ago

    Forget any other big grocery store rotisserie chicken. This rotisserie chicken is hands down the best in Northern Virginia I have had.

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    Good portion, simple basic, fresh and delicious. Great stuff, friendly service. Will be back.

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    Food was amazing. amazing service as well. the restaurant decoration and environment is perfect for a chill hang out

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    Beautiful HAND PAINTED colorful wall mural - check out the vid I took of the artist painting this - AMAZING

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