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    Don Pollo

    3.8 (181 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sandra O.

    This place has the best service (quickest and friendliest staff). The food is amazing, and the Steak Rice bowl is to die for. I do enjoy how they always have Liga MX games on, but I wish it were MLS

    Brittany Anne O.

    This spot is inviting with a wide variety of food offerings. I decided on the quarter chicken (white meat) which came with a side of rice and corn pico salad. The chicken was juicy, flavorful and had the perfect level of spice. The arroz chaufa was savory, not too greasy and dotted with veggies. I even decided to splurge and order a can of Inca cola on the side -- the best. So sweet, but so enjoyable! The food was made quickly and tasted fresh. There were some sweet treats for sale as well including, tres leches cake, flan and alfajores. The staff who helped us were friendly and helpful. There is ample seating available, both high tops and larger tables with chairs for sitting large groups. There were a few TVs with sports on which gave the place a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

    1/4 Dark Chicken - A foam takeout container contains rice with black beans and fried chicken wings, placed on a dark countertop.
    Anette P.

    Wooooow, so amazing. Got it delivery and it was still hot. Everything was so fresh. The empanadas were incredible to say the least, crunchy, flavorful, so well seasoned. The SAUCE TOO - amazing. I loved it everything had such perfect seasoning and tasted so fresh.

    Addy C.

    After my first visit here, then I saw Don Pollo everywhere - quite a popular chain and their food is very good. They are well-known for their Peruvian chicken. This review is based on a visit before the coronavirus lockdown. 1/4 PERUVIAN CHICKEN WITH 2 SIDES - $8.25 Chicken was very good. Got plantains and black beans & rice for my sides - also very good. The sauces are killer good - green chunky spicy sauce and the thousand island looking sauce that is very garlicky and has a nice kick too ... and addicting. Overall great spot esp. for families. Everyone enjoyed their orders, and we had enough food for leftovers :) I'm definitely requesting Don Pollo when I visit MD again. FYI street parking is available.

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    Shawn P.

    Walked this place today and stopped in for dinner. I ordered the 1/2 chicken with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. The chicken was roasted with just the right amount of seasoning and the sides were good. Prices were reasonable. The place is very casual and you order at the counter.

    Hello real good chicken  and sides the have a big variety will recommend - Don Pollo restaurant's exterior features an orange awning, a large open sign, and outdoor seating with stacked chairs and umbrellas.
    Albert D.

    Real good chicken big portions a lot of variety of sides I recommend you should try it out

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    Stuart M.

    We went with the full chicken and 4 sides. Less than $30 to feed three hungry people. In our case the chicken was moist, the skin nicely seasoned and rendered of fat, although not crisp. But if it takes hot oil to achieve crispness, I am not interested. Our yucca was more dense than it should be. It did come with a nice dipping sauce. The cucumber salad, and black bean pico were both healthy and tasty. And our last side, plantains, were more like a dessert, from a texture and sweetness perspective. Not a gourmet meal, but not at a gourmet price either.

    1/2 chicken with plantains and rice and beans. SO AMAZING.

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    best chicken in Montgomery County and it has the best side dishes! Try it out if you don't believe me

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    Terrible customer service that doesn't reply to concerns. They'll gladly take your money and not correct anything if there are any problems.

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    Lime & Cilantro - Chicken empanadas

    Lime & Cilantro

    (105 reviews)

    Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

    Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

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    Joy by Seven Reasons

    (121 reviews)

    Visited Joy for dinner and was overall happy with the experience. Service was nice though maybe…read morecould have been slightly more attentive given that there were only 3 parties in the restaurant. Drinks and dessert were stellar!!! Ordered tequenos and the peri peri cauliflower as starters. They brought out a half cauliflower head, which was kind of annoying to eat especially since it wasn't cooked through and was a pain to cut with a butter knife. Tequenos were fine, but $18 for 5 small tequenos is robbery. The meal was overpriced generally. Had the lamb ragu, joy prawns, and coconut seafood rice. All good dishes. Would have preferred slightly larger portions for the price and the fact that it was generally carb+protein. No veggie Probably won't visit again, but wouldn't say others shouldn't go. Would be nice for a happy hour because we loved the drinks

    Up front this place is not cheap. We also were charged 22% auto gratuity…read more Service is extremely slow, half of us didn't have utensils when the food came out. Our bill was $160 for fries, salmon tiraditos, steak frites (42), seafood coconut rice, lemonade (5, maker have forgotten to mix in sugar so we just had lemon juice?), and the 7 reasons old fashioned (19). My steak was actually pretty good. The seafood coconut rice however was undercooked, we didn't get our dishes until almost an hour after ordering so maybe they had kitchen issues. It took so long we just ate the raw rice with seafood because we ain't waiting another hour. The seafood was very good. The regular old fashioned is better than the 7 reasons old fashioned. Imo they need to get block ice, this is made with regular cubes which melts very fast and gets watery. Best dish for me was the steak, it was very nicely seared. Not very busy on a Saturday night, very nice classy date vibes indoors. Our group sat on the patio, total bill was around 750 for 7 adults 3 toddlers.

    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    (2.9k reviews)

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    I had gone here for a family dinner on Sunday,March 22nd. This is my second time dining at this…read morelocation and the food always has a great flavor, the drinks as well. I had made a reservation for 7 but one of my family members had to cancel last minute. When we were walked to our table, we walked past a table for 6 and then we continued walking past it. We ended up being sat at a table for 4 with two chairs on the end of it. We had asked to be moved over but they had said they were going to split the table into two seperate tables. Now, I question where they were going to seat us if we were 7! Personally, I don't like to be bumping knees at the table, especially if we are paying a few hundred for our dinner. I understand that the restaurant wants to make as much money as possible however I believe they can do so without making an uncomfortable experience for their patrons.

    This is a must visit when in DC…read more I enjoyed this place so much that I dined here back to back with two different groups and both raved about the octopus. We came during happy hour from 4-7 PM, which only applies to alcoholic beverages. The cocktails were excellent and definitely worth ordering. Service was a bit inconsistent, as our first visit had better timing and attentiveness, but both servers were pleasant. Each table was also given a dish of corn nuts to snack on while waiting for food. *Pinazo: the lightest cocktail I tried. The pineapple flavor came through clearly even though the puree was not visible. It was very fragrant, though I could not detect the amarena cherry. The fruit largely masked the vodka. *Lychee Pisco: the lychee puree itself was mild, with most of the flavor coming from the fruit garnish. The elderflower and hibiscus notes were more prominent. As someone who enjoys floral profiles, I liked this, though others may find it more perfumed than expected. *Guapo's Pisco: the passionfruit was again on the milder side, while the ginger beer stood out more. Served in a metal mug, it drank like a sweeter Moscow Mule. *Passion Pisco Sour: the pisco sours had more distinct and vibrant flavors overall, and I would highly recommend them if you enjoy fruit forward drinks with an egg white finish. There is also a flight option, which I would have ordered if not for happy hour. This one was my favorite, with a well balanced mix of tartness and sweetness. *Chicha Sour: more tart than the passion version, with a warmer, spiced undertone. The cinnamon added a subtle smokiness, though it still leaned sweeter than expected. *Ceviche Sampler: includes tradicional, cremoso, and callejero. A great way to try a range of flavors, and everyone in my group had a different favorite. I would recommend asking for crispy plantains, as they were not automatically included and help carry the seafood. The tradicional leaned heavily on acidity, allowing the fish to shine, though it felt a bit one note. The sweet potato helped balance it. The callejero was my favorite, with a noticeable kick in the leche de tigre. The cancha and choclo added nuttiness, earthiness, and crunch. The cremoso sat in between, with more body and a slightly sweeter, richer profile thanks to the sweet potato. My only complaint was that the fish pieces were cut quite large, so we had to break them down further. *Causa Sampler: another trio featuring crocante, tartare, and pollo. These were heavier despite the smaller portions. The whipped potato base was well seasoned and had more structure than typical mashed potatoes. The crocante featured a large fried shrimp with rocoto aioli, though I would have preferred the sauce on the side. The flavor leaned like a standard spicy mayo. The tuna tartare had a Japanese influence, but the aioli was overly sweet, making the dish feel cloying. A thicker layer of avocado could have helped balance it. The wonton crisp was also missing both times I ordered it. The chicken version was the most mild and rustic, and needed more acidity or spice to bring it together. Despite this, the trio had potential with some adjustments. *Plancha Pulpo: a must order. This featured a large grilled octopus leg served with causa and choclo on a sizzling plate. The octopus had a smoky char and garlicky chimichurri, with a perfect balance of tenderness and chew. It rivaled a well cooked steak and was easily the standout dish. *Lomo Saltado: medium rare tenderloin stir fried with onions and peppers. The savory sweet sauce coated the fries, rice, and meat beautifully. The flavor leaned slightly Asian, and the beef was juicy and tender. The vegetables were soft and naturally sweet. *Pionono: fried sponge cake filled with Nutella and dulce de leche. It was quite sweet, but the coffee chip ice cream added a deep, rich contrast. The ice cream alone was standout quality. This dessert is easily shareable among four. *Flan: a classic base topped with grilled pineapple and quinoa tuille. The flan itself was smooth and creamy, though the pineapple's acidity distracted from it. It would have benefited from more caramelization. The quinoa tuille added texture more than flavor. *Suspiro: a polarizing dessert, but one I personally enjoyed. The manjar blanco was extremely rich and sweet, paired with an equally sugary meringue. I would have liked more texture or a torched finish for contrast. The passionfruit glaze was my favorite element, though it was used sparingly and could have helped balance the dish more if incorporated throughout. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar deserves its praise. The portions are generous, and the flavors are thoughtfully composed. While there are small tweaks I would make, the overall execution stands out and feels a step above many other options in DC.

    Cuba de Ayer Restaurant

    Cuba de Ayer Restaurant

    (1.4k reviews)

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    This place never disappoints…read more I've been here multiple times -- with family, on dates, and with friends -- and it's always a great experience. This most recent visit was with a friend who was trying it for the first time, and he loved it. The food was delicious as always. He had the arroz con pollo (which I recommended), and I had the camarones al ajillo -- shrimp in garlic sauce with rice, salad, and plantains. Everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The bartenders were so pleasant and attentive. We sat at the bar, and even though it was crowded (which it usually is -- a good sign!), the service was still great. Now let's talk about the drinks because they were the real stars:    *   My friend had three mango margaritas and couldn't stop talking about how good they were.    *   I tried the cucumber jalapeño margarita -- you could literally smell the fresh cucumber as they made it. It did not hold back on the jalapeño! It had a real kick, but the flavor was amazing.    *   And the mojitos? Delicious. They use real sugarcane, and you can taste the freshness. Great vibes, great service, consistently amazing food and drinks. I will absolutely keep coming back and always recommend this place.

    Exceptional service, food, and drinks! Definitely decorated to fit the Cuban vibes! We tried some…read moreof everything from empanadas, soups, to main dishes and everything was super tasty and very filling. I had so much food I ate the rest the next day. We had reservations (highly recommend) for 730pm to celebrate my birthday and we couldn't have picked a better place! We ate laughed talked until closing time. We were the last to leave but they didn't rush us or standing nearby like we were an issue or anything. Made me feel good, respected and appreciated.

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