It's been a while since I've been here. The family's choice for dinner last night was Peruvian…read more Only one person was in line when I entered the "wrong" door. lol Service was fast. All 3 employees I connected with was kind and pleasant. I asked how many pieces of plantain was in a side. Perfecto! The food looked good, fresh and appetizing! We all chose the 1/4 Chicken Dark Meat and Brussels Sprouts. My other side was plantain and one was fried rice and the other potatoes. The food was delicious! Great choice! Five stars!

El Gran Pollo is my go to spot when I don't feel like cooking and it never disappoints! The flavors…read moreare consistently amazing! The people are so kind! Love that you can go in and grab a quick meal!

I was in the area and hungry for lunch and my sister highly recommended this spot. They used to…read morehave a location in Cockeysville that is unfortunately temporarily closed due to a fire. This new location is spacious, clean, and has great food. I got the quarter chicken platter with white meat, brussel sprouts, and yucca fries. Each platter comes with sides and each side looks so good you'll definitely have a hard time deciding. I also got some green sauce and white sauce too. The chicken was super flavorful, moist, and fell right off the bone. It was sooo good! The brussels had a surprising kick to them and were nice and tender. The yucca fries took an extra few minutes to come out since they were frying them up fresh for us and it was worth the wait! They have several locations but the food doesn't taste like a chain, if you know what I mean. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious Peruvian style chicken.

El Gran Pollo was just okay…read more I got the chicken burrito & bf had the chicken burrito bowl. Oh and I also got plantains (which they initially forgot but thankfully I checked the bag before I left.) Bf liked his bowl. He's been here a couple of times before and always enjoys. This was my first time and might have to head on back to chipotle lol. Which sucks because I wanted authentic Hispanic food. The flavors were somewhat there. The plantain wasn't ripe!!! How does one fry unripe plantain :-( :-( :-( I might, key word MIGHT, try again.

I'm not sure if I'm just scarred from 3 years ago when I got food poisoning from here but this…read morereally did not hit. There was no flavors in the chicken or rice, but the fried plantains were sweet just how I like them. The portion size and the sauces are the only good thing I can say about this establishment. I tried to give it a chance after all this time but it will forever remain a no go in my book.

1) Half chicken, dark meat, double cabbage for my sides/food was awesome…read more 2) Service is always fast & friendly. 3) Restaurant & restroom is clean. This is a must for people who like good food, and they are heavy handed with the sides you choose.

I tend to come here from time to time. And order to go…read more This particular reataurant is not crowded, provide decent portions and Ive never been unsatisfied. The staff are always quiet and reserved. They dont really have much to say but are very attentive.

The chicken was good and fresh I got 1/4 white but they cut off part of the breast, portion sizes…read morefor the sides are very small for the price of the "combo/meal" 15+ tip (cheaper in the menu than at checkout); my plantains are old and the fried rice is definitely missing seasonings and flavor the green onions are helpful... I wish restaurants especially takeout w/o delivery or waitresses... remove this tip option from the questions to ask a customer or adjust the pricing. The Cashier was low key rude lol no smile or greeting. I think I tipped bc she was so unwelcoming (crazy right I know the guilt of hitting no tip) lol I should have drove to a different place same food near the Safeway down Reisterstown Rd- they speak and they give larger fresh portions.

This is a truly tiny establishment. We drove right by it at first, because it is very unassuming…read moreand does not really have a sign. You have to be buzzed in and the dining room is literally the size of my living room. Very intimate. The food was superb. Stellar. Outstanding. Truly, each course was delicious, with layers of flavor and unexpected combinations. The ceviche in an intensely limey coconut broth started off the meal and I thought that if everything else sucked I would still be happy. But the dishes kept getting better. I did not anticipate enjoying veal heart skewers, but they were smoky and very reminiscent of good carne asada. The purple corn tamale was a very interesting mix of heavier corn with light ahi tuna. And even the little bowl of plantain chips they bring out first was excellent. This is a set menu, 5 courses on the weekdays and 6 on the weekends, and is a bring your own alcohol set up. As a result, there is almost no interaction with the waitress, and the food just arrives, but it is timed very well, with reasonable periods between courses.

I had a good experience at Puerto 511. I went on a Saturday night for a nice solo dinner. It was a…read morepleasant dining experience. The dishes came out at a good pace. I did not feel rushed until the desert course was served with the check. The variety of the dishes was fun to experience; each course was very different. Puerto 511 does really well with seafood. My favorites courses were the Ceviche Amazonico and the Tamalito Verde. The flavors were incredible. The Pulpo en su Causa was also a very interesting dish. The combination of ingredients and the inclusion of a cold mashed potato component were both innovative. I was disappointed with the other courses, though. The veal was tough, the lamp chop was tough, and the desert was not very flavorful. The quinoa flan and the passionfruit ice cream did not match very well in flavor or texture. The restaurant building itself was ok. The ambiance did not indicate fine dining to me. The service was not very personable. I would like to come back sometime in a different season, when there is a new menu. But overall, I would say Puerto 511 is definitely a dining experience worth trying.

I am obsessed with this place. Just discovered it earlier this week and I just came back again…read morebecause the food was so good. I was dreaming about their plantains lol We have tried the half chicken with two sides, Jason burrito, chicken tacos, chicken burritos and the pupusas. Everything is soo dang good. Pico is fresh, salsa has heat , the portions are generous. The chicken is tender and all the food Have lots of flavor. It's so nice this gem is in Towson and add some cultural variety to a very pizza/burger heavy town. Also the owners are absolutely lovely and the kitchen was impressively clean. 10/10 recommend. Take out only. Easy parking.

I have to say that the workers here work very hard. They're polite as well…read more But it's hard to eat here, especially on a hot day. The stove is right behind the counter and there was no ventilation in the restaurant. It was hotter inside than outside which made it unbearable to eat there. That's why we took our food to go. The quesadilla itself was not special. I wish they gave more sour cream. The pupusas were better than the quesadilla but I feel like that doesn't say much.

This is a no brainer!!! You gotta stop in if you're anywhere remotely close or in the area!…read more This is tucked away between a major highway and a Costco shopping area. Very simple to get to and quite a decent amount of parking. I went on a Saturday Afternoon and it wasn't too busy at all, but it should be with how amazing the food is! Vibes were pretty dope. Lots of outdoor seating and some music playing. Ordered the Pernil Arepa, Chicken Rice Bowl, and Pulled Pork Rice Bowl. If you're afraid of flavor, this is not for you, because the flavors were amazing! And you can customize your bowls with add one to your liking such as roasted corn, avocado, cheese, plantains and more! Loved it and will definitely make it part of my itinerary whenever I'm in the area.

When we visited Lancaster, we had to stop by Chellas Arepa Kitchen, and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype. The food is a delicious mix of Peruvian and Venezuelan flavors, and you can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Their arepas are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavorful fillings. Everything felt comforting yet unique at the same time. One thing I really appreciated is that the entire menu is 100% gluten free, but honestly, you wouldn' even notice because the food is just that good. Also, don't be deceived if the food doesn't look super "picture perfect" online or in photos (or at least my photos lol). It may not be the most photogenic food, but it's sooo worth it! I actually ordered almost everything on the menu because I had no idea when I'd be back in Lancaster again . My favorite was the fried rice with chicken and plantains, so flavorful and satisfying! My husband's favorite was the Lomo Saltado Bowl and Pernil Arepa. We also loved the yuca fries, which were perfectly crispy without being overly greasy. The only thing that disappointed me a little was the Esquites. It just didn't stand out and probably wouldn't order it again. Parking is limited and there's outdoor seating only.