It's been a while since I've been here. The family's choice for dinner last night was Peruvian. 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! read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/4 Chicken Dark with plantain and Brussels sprouts (their yellow sauce on the veggies) - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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

El Gran Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Great Peruvian Chicken with prices that are high compared to other Pollo ala Brasso restaurants. The only difference between the former operation is the higher price across the board. Realizing that prices have risen every where certainly hasn't helped. The quality is good but expect to pay more here. read more

I enjoy Spanish food, and El Gran Pollo doesn't disappoint. The first time I ordered from them, I got the chuletas de cerdo--pork chops with chaufa rice and fried plantains. I felt the pieces of meat in the rice were unnecessary, so I picked them out, but everything else was perfect. The second time, I ordered baked chicken with white rice, green beans, and fried plantains. They offer a choice between white and dark meat--I chose dark, but they sent white instead. Even though it wasn't what I ordered, it was still good, and I'd definitely order from them again. Next time, I might place my order in person instead of opting for delivery to avoid mix-ups. Overall, the food is tasty, and I highly recommend it! read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/4 White Meat Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

So the food and the staff were both excellent. The place looked clean and well taken care of. I wasn't expecting a counter service place and plastic silverware to eat a wonderfully delicious Bistek A La Pobre. read more

Amazing food really good taste, really good flavor. Service is really good. One of the best Peruvians restaurants I have tried. read more

El Gran Pollo - Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Food is amazing every single time. Service is phenomenal. Restaurant has tons of seating inside with good music and lighting. I love this location and it is a treat every time I come here. Next time I go, I will post a picture of the food. read more

Walk in here because my bf wanted rotisserie style chicken like 3 months ago and I've been back at least every two weeks since. The food is consistently good, the service is simple. They have a cafeteria/chipotle style service bar. The sides are great. I've had pretty much all of them. The green beans are fresh and seasoned well and I love the half and half rice and black beans. Stopped in for sides on cinco de Mayo and realized they had tacos (I never knew) they were great! I would definitely order again!! Do no second guess this place come in you will not regret it! The chicken is perfection. I'm not big in left overs and i will eat everything from here until it's gone. read more

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El gran pollo is a very nasty store with bad customer service and unclean food. They sold me rotten meat and after waiting over a week for a refund, they refused to refund my money after receiving the bad food back. This location is in Towson and the manager ,Walter should be ashamed to serve such garbage and to tell these lies. Do not eat from this location in Towson if you value your health. Poor customer service skills read more

The place was clean. I was looking for healthy dinner so, I checked this place out. Ordered string beans, vegetables, and chicken. The food was hot and very flavorful. I will return again. read more

Starving!!! Came across the above mentioned on my DoorDash app. Ordered the lamb Gyro-what a disappointment, the meat was clearly pre-cooked and tossed on the grill for crispiness-there was a weird salty taste to the meat, the pita bread did taste fresh. The lettuce and tomato was fresh and crispy. The accompanying fries were oily and undercooked. My side of plantain's were the only saving grace! Forgot, asked for extra napkins none were sent! Had to rummage through my desk! Not a good day for a late lunch! Especially $$$$. read more

El Gran Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I got the 1/2 chicken, Brussel sprouts, and plantains. Food was amazing and the portion sizes are huge. Service was friendly when I picked up my order. Definitely worth the price. Will definitely be back. read more

I was it The mood for Peruvian chicken. I heard good things about this place.......from my Peruvian friends of course . I ordered to go, but you can dine in if you would to. The chicken was very tasty and juicy. The sauces for the chicken was made from scratch and tasty. The food is great at El Gran Pollo. The service is good and fast for my to go order. I don't know how the service is for dining in. I definitely be back to try the ceviche and lomo Saltado! read more

Great location an not far from my home. The menu was computer generated and hard to read since it flashes so fast. But since I am familiar with the menu at bbn other similar chicken places I just ordered the 1/4 dark chicken meal with an extra side. We had string beans roasted potatoes with carrots nd plaintains. For my extra side I had intentions ordering an extra side of plaintains but was told the side was $3 so I went with the potatoes. Everything was flavorful and good. The takeaway is their sauce was hotter than most places, whereas everyone's else's is mild. Definitely worth going back since this is local. read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/4 Dark meat meal w/ 2 sides plus an extra side - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

They has false prices displayed and when u get to register they added 3 dollars saying price changed yesterday but no changes was made on the menu what if I didn't have the extra on my card smh the food is good but customer service suck never again read more

This shit good asf frr i be eating here like every other day. If you looking for some good Peruvian chicken definitely go there. The rice, the green beans, the potatoes, everything be good. And i get my food in a timely manner, maybe spent no more than 4 minutes in there before im back in my car. Love this place. Im on my way there rn actually read more

Well Yelp family I am still fortunate enough to be working from home so I had the opportunity to swing past an oldie but goodie EGP for lunch. They're still keeping it Covid safe and have the entrance and exit roped off in a way that dictates the flow in and out. There's lots of signage to indicate where to go and an area for delivery service pickup. Good thing because I got there peak lunch time and it was super busy, but the lines flowed smoothly. I was probably in and out in less than 10 minutes! I got a half chicken, fried rice, and plantains! It comes with 3 sauces (you can pick from 3 kinds) I'm a huge fan of the "green" (hot) and "yellow" (mild and creamy). My only beef is that 3 is never enough for me plus the cups are super tiny and often not filled to the top. You can pay a small up charge to get a few extra which I gladly do and highly advise. It just really sets everything off right. My meal today was so ridiculously good and everything I'd hoped for. The chicken was juicy and flavorful as per usual, I hit it with some green sauce. The fried rice got some yellow sauce and was hooked up nicely with bits of chicken, egg, and green onion so if your not a sauce fan, it's awesome on its own! All in all it was a solid lunch and snack for later ;) If you're itching for a charbroiled chicken fix definitely check them out! read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/2 Chicken, plantains, fried rice - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

This places never disappoints! Their food is always fresh, sometimes right oout the wok! They have a wide selection to choose from, to include desserts. You can dine there or take out. The staff moves fast, ESPECIALLY when there's a line. This location is definitely #MallyMallApproved read more

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Chicken addiction! It's rare to find Peruvian cuisine in Maryland, so it comes as an even bigger surprise to find one with some of the most over underpriced, delicious, and varied dishes in the area. Of course, the chicken is a must, and you can get a whole roasted chicken, feeding two easily, for cheap! Their shrimp and beef are also not to be underrated, and almost all their meals come with your choice of sides. The sides are all comfort foods (mostly fried) from fried yucca and green beans, though their plantains are my all time favorite for that sweet and savory treat. Prices are unbelievably low for the sheer amount of food and the taste has me coming back to them every time I want a pick me up. Forget fast food, El Gran Pollo is one of the best cheap eats around. read more

5/5 would eat here again! I'm glad that Peruvian joints are growing in numbers in the area - the roasted chicken is so good at all of these places! El Gran Pollo is no exception to quality, either. The staff were all very friendly, and helpful with people who had questions. They all seemed to be bilingual, which was great for a lot of customers. The food was amazing. The rotisserie chicken was so tender, flavorful, and juicy. The green beans had the perfect amount of snap to them, and just the right flavor. And while I usually don't have brown rice, the look of it appealed to me so I got it... And, well, not disappointed at all! I'd have it again from there - it had some bits of chicken or pork in it, and some red bell pepper pieces. I have no complaints about this place, and heaps of praise. read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/4 chicken (white meat) with green beans and brown rice - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

The food is amazing. Everything is Fresh and flavorful, with big portions. I order the quarter chicken with rice, plantains and mixed vegetables. It is delicious! read more

What a waste of money. Chicken: No flavor, just salty, and surprisingly sweet. Sauce: Sweet and Salty Yucca: A JOKE! Fried Rice: Salty This place should not pump up this unauthentic chicken. It was confirmed by the employee that they do indeed put sugar on their chicken to adhere to the population around them. Wtf! read more

One of the best places in town! Authentic, great price, and you get a ton of food. Our favorite!

Omg. Love this place. Chicken is moist and flavorful. Love the green sauce. Had the dark meat quarter chicken. Fabulous. Buffalo chicken wrap was awesome. So was the chicken burrito. However it could do with more chicken less rice!! read more

This place serves great food, not really sure what authentic Peruvian food is but the food is still good. The chicken has great flavor and seasoning to it. This place was my go to when I lived in Towson. They give a lot of food for the price. This time around I tried something different other than there rotisserie chicken. I had their lamb chops and those chops were great and seasoned really well. Great flavor and really tender. It comes with two sides. Overall this place is very good and it's affordable. read more

El Gran Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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We ordered their Peruvian chicken with mashed potatoes. It was so good! Would definitely eat again.

The food is so good and fresh. The staff is friendly. Sometimes the language barrier can be an issue when ordering.

I tried this place just this week for the first time. Today I reordered the shrimp ceviche. It is delightful!!! Incredibly fresh, very tasty, and just the right amount of spice. We also ordered a burrito bowl today. My partner describes it as the very best one she's ever had in comparison to Mexican chain restaurants. I'm very happy with them and will continue rolling in for some more shrimp!! :) Glad they are literally 5 min from home. read more

El Gran Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

The food is amazing. I wish they had more side options like bread or corn. The customer service in my opinion is terrible.

The chicken was so yummy, so much flavor and very tasty. The sauces where also very good. Rice and beans where basic but still very yummy. I also got a horchata drink which was so delicious! This is definitely a good spot to go to for a quick bite or a full meal!! Definitely recommend. The employees where also very nice and the restaurant itself was very clean! read more

El Gran Pollo - 1/4 White Meat Chicken Side of Rice and Black beans - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

We are impressed by the renovated location, friendly service, and most importantly, the delicious chicken. I've had plenty of Peruvian chicken before and this place certainly measured up to high expectations. What was a nice surprise compared to other locations is that the whole chickens were a decent size. Elsewhere the chickens can be quite miniature! My only disappointment is that you only get 4 complimentary sauce containers if you order a whole chicken with no sides. However, it's only 25 cents per additional little container so it's still a low-cost way of getting a lot of delicious chicken with different savory sauces. I plan to go regularly as it's something I can't make at home and with only 2 of us, is enough chicken (without sides) for 2 dinners for under $20. read more

After my biweekly trip to Microcenter, I found this little gem tucked in nice and neat in a strip mall not too far away. This is the first Peruvian restaurant in the region that actually serves ceviche, (the other major chain in the area doesn't, and has no explanation to why it's on the menu!) so of course I had to try the three-flavor variery. And I am SO glad I did! The flavors were superb! One was olive flavored, one was Aji Amarillo (yellow aji), (and I swear I hate this Amiga's keyboard!), nd the third was Rocoto pepper. The girl behind the counter asked me how spicy I wanted it... not, please :) And they accommodated quite nicely. No heat at all except from the nautral heat of the peppers. They were all delicious!!! (See picture) All three variations were served with nuts, and a hearts-of-palm leaf. If you want to sample their Ceviche, this is what I would recommend. I'm now a major fan, as if I wasn't before. Next time I return I'll have to try the other ceviches. Question for the staff: Any chance of opening up a restaurant closer to APG? You'd do well, I think! read more

"Big Bird" is consistently good, with perfectly seasoned Peruvian style chicken. I've ordered the half-chicken platter each time there, so I should probably consider other menu items in the future. I have tried a variety of the sides, with the black beans, rice, and potatoes being my favorites. read more

First time to this restaurant for lunch by recommendation. It was great! It's different that you can order 1/4 , 1/2 or the whole chicken in the portion. The chicken was delicious and much different than any other restaurant I ever been. Give it a try and you will like it if you like chicken :) read more

I love this place. Wonderful People, Good food, Nice service. Bring on the 50 Corn Tamales! I recently moved to the Annapolis area and trust me: This operation would do well here. Miss You All. read more

First of all the service is great, but the food is phenomenally delicious!!! I've only had the chicken and the sides so I can only review that! The chicken is cooked in this rotisserie oven which is heated by a charcoal fire. The chicken alone is "slap your momma good"!! The season of the food is very authentic; you don't need to add anything on the chicken. They give you this green sauce which comes mild or spicy and it is a must have for the yuca and sometimes I put it on my chicken. I haven't been in a while and the taste and service is just how I remembered...finger licking good and now I'm probably going to end my night curled up in the corner of my queen size bed knocked out! If you've never had the el gran pollo experience you need to be there tomorrow during business hours and get on it! There are other items to choose from, I just always go for the best seller.....the chicken! read more

El Gran Pollo - This was my plate: 1/2 chicken, black beans & yuca...Lord Jesus!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Great food, clean environment, and service is great. I enjoyed the rotisserie chicken and plantain.

I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Wrap with French fries. I wish I took a picture prior to eating it. This was the smallest Buffalo Chicken Wrap I've ever purchased/seen. The fries were undercooked/soggy. It wasn't nasty or anything I just wasn't impressed with the size and quality of the food for $13.00. I wouldn't recommend buying American food from this place. read more

Have had good meals from El Gran Pollo in past. But ordered Lomo Saltado for take out that was horrible. The meat was inconsistent, some pieces were ok but must was tough and had lots of gristle in it. The fries were soggy and tasted like they were at least a day old. The rice was even older I'm sure it was cooked at least 3 days ago. I will never order from El Gran Pollo again read more

Wow! Super good, fast and reasonably priced. Huge variety of terrific offerings. No one could be disappointed. Friendly and efficient. My kind of place. read more

El Gran Pollo - Lamb Chops - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland