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Don Pollo

3.8 (190 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Mary M.

Don Pollo has great food and a great atmosphere. Their perfectly grilled chicken and colorful sides There are a lot of different tastes in comfort food, from the sour sauces to the warm atmosphere.

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Suri S.

Don Pollo serves food that tastes just like homemade food: authentic to their Peruvian culture, comforting, and consistent. I've tried their 1/2 chicken with sides like rice, beans, and potatoes, and it's very wholesome. It's a great option for anyone looking to refuel with lean protein after a workout, especially since they skip unhealthy sauces. In a time when many restaurants are skipping quality, Don Pollo stands on top. My only recommendation is better plating. Still, it's a solid go-to spot I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

Half chicken with two sides
Jeff B.

We've come here a number of times and the chicken and bowls have been consistently good. Today, I got a half chicken with two sides - cole slaw and roasted vegis. My partner got the quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and roasted vegis. We ordered and got ice water from the large container always available near the register. Shortly after we sat down, our food arrived. (Quicker than normal. It can take a bit if you order a bowl or if the place is crowded. Today it was not busy). The food looked good as it was presented to us. Each meal came with a container of two sauces each - one mild and one spicy. The chicken was cooked well and was nice and juicy. The Cole slaw was good, as were the mashed potatoes. We both thought that some of the vegis (in particular, the broccoli) was overly salty. The vegis brought down what would have been an almost perfect chicken meal. Well orepared, nice, meaty pieces of chicken, large and tasty sides. Just a bit heavy on the salt on the vegis. I'm not going to ding them for the saltiness - some people like that. Overall, a delicious and filling meal. The place is comfortable. Large wooden tables, each table with plastic cutlery in a container and a spool of paper towels. (Things can get messy either way the chicken.). This doesn't happen every time, but our table was bussed by a person I assumed was a manager. Other times, we were invited to leave the plates and trays at the table when we left. The staff here is generally cordial and helpful.

Single Beef Empanada Single Chicken Empanada
Nishat A.

(5/5) The Gaithersburg Don Pollo is my go-to spot! I always order 3 beef and 3 chicken empanadas with the green sauce -- it's my favorite combo, and honestly, it never gets old. The empanadas are crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying. I've also tried the fried rice -- it's definitely on the salty side, but still really good and full of flavor. Makes a nice add-on if you're extra hungry. Quick service, consistent food, and that green sauce? Chef's kiss. Highly recommend if you're craving something quick and delicious. The seating inside is nice as well. Good environment

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Xavier I.

Tuesday 7/9/2024 I made an in-person order for takeout and the service was decent. I got a whole chicken with 2 sides (fried rice & plantains) $28.95 and a beef empanada $3.50. - The chicken was solid but I've had had better from others Peruvian spots. - the yellow sauce was my favorite as it was mild and flavorful. The green sauce was more on the spicier & tangier side which I wasn't a fan of. - the sweet fried plantains were made pretty well but I just wish they were a bit softer instead of harder cause that's how I like them. - The fried rice was underwhelming, bland, and mediocre. Tip: add the yellow sauce to it and witness a tasty combination. - the beef empanada was a small, decent snack that went very well with the sauce that came with it. Overall, this is a cool spot but I couldn't see myself coming back as it's a step down from other places like Sardis for example but that's just me tho.

Half chicken dark with yucca, rice and beans.
Felipe N.

Don P. Id always a solid choice for a lunch outing. This specific location delivers some of the fastest and most friendly service out there. Half chicken with yucca, rice, and beans is my go-to, but anything you get will be a good time. Great location with patio seating it offers a great atmosphere on a hot summer day. The only reason why this spot is not a 5 stars for me is because of consistency. The chicken is not always 5 out 5, but it will always be a good meal.

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Nameeta M.

What a great restaurant! We came here for the first time on a busy, rainy day and it was just what we needed. This place was fast casual but still had a hole-in-the-wall feel. You choose your drinks before ordering and they have a variety of international and regular drinks to choose from. The lady who took our order was very nice and explained the menu thoroughly, and we didn't go wrong by listening to her suggestions on what to get. There are a LOT of options on the menu, but we both did the 1/4 chicken + 2 sides because of all choices of sides (we did macaroni and cheese, plantains, chaufa, and fries as well as the cucumber salad) as well as a cheese and a chicken empanada. Everything was absolutely delicious - the chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sides were all tasty in their own way, and the 2 provided sauces were also flavorful. The restaurant itself was very clean and large, and the prices were very reasonable for the large amounts of food we got. We will certainly be coming here again!

Dee D.

While on our way to grab some burgers, we caught a whiff of delicious chicken and decided to check out this chicken spot. Upon entering, we were pleased by how clean the establishment was. We placed our order and decided to take it home. The chicken was cooked to perfection - it was tender, moist, and full of flavor. We also enjoyed the sides the Yucca, macaroni and cheese, black beans, rice, and fried plantains. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and moist, but it lacked a bit in terms of flavor. Along with that, we also ordered a cheese empanada and a beef empanada. Both of them were delectable. Initially, we weren't given our empanadas, but the person who took our order saw how quickly we were leaving and ran after us to make we came back to the counter fetched for the empanadas. We were impressed by the customer service and the speed at which our order was prepared. The place was also very clean. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend it to others. I will definitely come back here.

a meal in a styrofoam container
Mara D.

Chicken is always flavorful and never dry - when I go there. Their salads are delish and fresh. I wish the dressing container was a bit larger. Staff is friendly and the establishment is clean. Best time to go is around 11:30 :-)

1/4 chicken White with 2 Sides
tyler l.

This Don Pollo is superior to the other locations I've been too, and possibly one of the best char broil chicken spots in the area. Their food options are better, more flavorful, and delivered hot quickly to your table. The menu here has items other Don Pollos don't, and the environment is a bit more refined. Worth a try.

Quarter Pollo La Brasa with Chau fa (Peruvian ChInese Fried Rice ) with grilled vegetables.
Vu L.

This hails as the best Peruvian chicken and I stand corrected. This beats Picca now. Their price and flavor is the best in Montgomery county. Their yucca is crispy and fresh and their fried rice beats Picca. You all must try this different Don Pollo franchise as this is definitely the King of all Peruvian restaurants in Montgomery County, Maryland. Their chicken extremely flavorful and very juicy. They steam and grill their vegetables and butter it very very well. Just overall 5 stars.

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Fantastic juicy and flavorful chicken and traditional sides like crisp fried plantain and yucca. Great food, atmosphere, price

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I was not satisfied tasteless food I wouldn't go back. If you like Peruvian food do yourself a favor stay away from this place.

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Chicken is the best!!! Lots of sides to choose from. Friendly staff! So glad they opened in my area.

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Love place, chicken and yucca fries are always delicious. My favorite spot to grab something quick and tasty!

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Gave me food poisoning. The place does not seem hygienic. I would be very wary of the sauces. Would never go back.

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Terrific food. Lovely people. This is now our go-to place for Peruvian chicken.

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4.4(32 reviews)
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3.1(14 reviews)
2.5 mi

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To start the food was okay, the service was good as well, but what really surprised me was the…read morebill. DO NOT give your credit card until you see the bill , that's what happened to me, they without asking you charged your in your Credit card you 18% "gratuity"( tip) it's in the bill when they bring the bill with your credit card besides, in the same bill not even happy to take your money immediately they leave a space to put a suggested tip(another tip}, yes another tip, so the owner thinks that we should pay the waiter or waitress salary. The BS excuse from the manager was to say that : one day a big group came and they did not leave tips " perhaps did not pay the second tip " and for that reason the impose to take from customer's credit card 18% in advance without permission as a tip as soon as you give you Credit Card and I can not imagine how many innocent people fell for it , especially the ones that have some drinks, that do not notice or read their bill , the will be paying again the " tip number 2", it could be 24% or 28% . This is illegal. So as the ley says in Maryland you as a customer can do: 1. . Ask the manager for changing or removing from the bill that 18% and as the majority of restaurants put the suggested tips normally at the bottom from 13% up and give the tip as you want , and make a line for the second tip if they just modify the first tip as you suggested and not remove the "the second one" . if they don't want to do it proceed as follows: Call 410‑321‑4067 to request a form / Call the police. Office of the State Prosecutor All the information you can find in internet, and you can ask for someone that speaks Spanish if English is not your language. . The CPD will review your complaint, assign a mediator if appropriate, and may take enforcement action if the business violates Maryland law Small Claims Court If the amount is under $5,000, you can sue in small claims court without a lawyer. This is a legal remedy if other methods fail 5. Evidence to Support Your Case Gather: Receipts showing the advance tip charge.

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4.1(355 reviews)
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BLUF: Ok, after being open 3+ years, one would think that an upscale restaurant would get their act…read morein gear & deliver wonderful service every time, right? Especially at their prices & the hoity toity atmosphere, you'd think they'd also be well-run and reasonably accommodating, eh? Nope. Worth the drive? Not any more. Worth the wait? Definitely not anymore! For as many times as we've frequented Pisco in Reston with a small group, one would think they'd get their seating straightened out. Every time we've attempted to eat here on a reservation, they've had issues. Never set up and ready to seat us. Never prepared upon opening... and it's never busy when they first open which is why we always go early. But, they are NEVER ready to seat us. What's the use of making a reservation a week in advance if you're not going to be ready to seat the party nor accommodate the request? How would you like to find out at the last minute that they're going to split up your party at two different tables on two different sides of the restaurant because they weren't prepared when you gave them a week's notice via reservation? The food isn't that good to have to keep going through the challenge of being seated every time we make a reservation for a group. They're really pricey, too. So, certainly not worth this chronic headache. There are PLENTY of other places in the Town Center or in Herndon/Reston in general where you can get a tasty meal, not drop a day's pay, and have your entire party served well together. The taco joint across the street is definitely a more pleasant experience, for example, and I would certainly recommend bartaco...give them a try instead for a fun environment and some good eats.

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