This is a gem to find in an otherwise blah shopping area. They offer Peruvian food but the chicken is so good I haven't tried anything else. The plantains and the brown rice are my fav sides, I love green beans and they aren't bad here but they taste canned (prefer non canned) Great option if you want take out or not on the mood to have a longer sit down dinner. read more

Still hasn't disappointed me... I think I'm addicted. Yesterday My roommate and I got the Super Special, a whole chicken (fresh out the oven)with 8 sauces, 3 large sides, and your choice of a 2 liter or 4 cans of soda all for $25 !!!! The meal was enough to feed us twice, could be enough for 4 people or 8 children easy ! We told them to cut the white meat piece a little smaller and they were happy to do it. I think they are starting to remember my face which is a little embarrassing lol read more

El Gran Pollo - Mmmm fried rice, plantains, and chicken. - Peruvian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

This place is no Sardi's. The chicken was dry and not flavorful at all. It's almost better to go across the street to Giant and get a rotisserie chicken for half the price. People who enjoy this chicken haven't had good Peruvian chicken read more

I can't stop spending my money here. Great food! It is a healthier alternative to most fast food options which is why I keep finding myself here time after time lol. Be sure to try their sauces with your chicken, perfect combination read more

Really good food at location. However, hours are incorrect Monday-Sunday open till 9 business needs to update hours. As with any location what you see is what you get 10-15mins before closing. They won't go out of way to make anything. But during regular hrs location sells really amazing food. Lamb chops are cooked to your liking. Carne asada dish is on point also steak and cheese does not disappoint. Post is based on incorrect hrs and attitude of workers when you walk in 10-15mins before they close. read more

Wow. I just ordered this from DoorDash and was blown away. I got the Tigers Milk ceviche, tres leches, and a half chicken. The ceviche was the best I've ever had. Authentic beautiful food. And delicious airy Tres leches cake. I will be ordering from here again very soon. read more

I love this place! People are lovely and service is great. I get my usual quarter dark, with plantains and fried rice, two yellow sauces and a bottle of water. I do sometimes get a full chicken. I hope to someday try the other delicious looking menu items. read more

I think I've tried most of the Peruvian chicken places in Maryland and I think this is the best (Sardis in Montgomery county was my previous favorite). We usually go to Pollo Amigo but I think this is much better. Anyway, we decided to try El Gran Pollo and I am so happy we did. We got the special for $18 - a whole chicken, sauces, 3 sodas and 2 sides. We also added fries. The chicken was perfect - juicy & spicy and done perfectly. I love the green and yellow sauce combo on mine and their sauces were delicious. We had the black beans - good but not great, they needed the green sauce added in & the plantains - heavenly!!! Easily the best plantains I've had bc they were caramelized perfectly. The fries were good too. I will definitely be back very soon. Great food at a great price! (I'm not totally sure this is Towson but you should go!!!!) read more

Tried their food at an employee appreciation luncheon at work and their food was pretty good. It was cooked and seasoned well. Not entirely my cup of tea but I can appreciate and give credit where credit is due! read more

Love the food here. The green beans, chicken, fried rice and plantains are a must! The prices went up some but I believe the food is worth it. The staff is always pleasant ql read more

Chicken burrito wasn't the great when you can get a better tasting burrito from one of the chains like Chipotle or such. The whole chicken was good. Though they make you pay extra for sauces and then won't even include the sauces. I called them back about it and the lady hung up the phone. All I was asking for is to get what I paid for. I pod for extra sauces, so I wanted the extra sauces I paid for. Everyone works hard to earn a wage these days, so at least be fair. read more

The chicken was moist and flavorful. Green beans were good -- not mushy and overcooked. I was a fan of the fried rice but my husband would've preferred a plain rice. We also got the gyro salad. It was a silly decision on my part. Skip it. Don't even be tempted by it. It could easily be improved by using better salad greens and providing a tzatziki dressing. Not holding this against them. I know better than to order a salad. read more

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

The chicken is excellent and you receive a great portion of food. The only suggestion I have is that they correct their lunch menu, as it pertains to what sides one can get with their meal, otherwise customers are misled by the price. read more

Succulent chicken. I always get a double order of plantains. The servers are always smiling and friendly. The service is quick and the food is consistently delicious. If you are in a hurry, you do not have to wait long at all. When I don't feel like cooking, I always go here for a quick meal I can depend on being tasty. read more

They are hands down the best Peruvian in the Baltimore area. The staff is really friendly and we eat there at least 3-4 times a month since it is so cheap and delish! I want to make sure they are profitable and aren't forced to close down with this economy so bring your friends and spread the word. My only critique is their black beans aren't very good and the chicken can occasionally be over salted but either way it has still been very good. Everything else on their menu is great. If you can try the Mondongo DO IT! If you get yucca (our favorite) make sure it is nice and hot. It is an all around great place to get some good eats for cheap. read more

They got a 3 star bc food is good but today rice was not fresh and the portion of my platter was not great for the price. I asked for 1/4 chicken and wasn't even the amount I usually get. The customer service was not there today. They were talking for a min before they helped me. I'm usually offered sauced but I had to ask myself and she just threw two in bag without asking me which kinds I wanted (3types)then while waiting for the potatoes to be done. She smiled at next guest, talked and offered, portions were more and she asked about sauces. Of course he was Spanish as well. But anywho. Food is good sauces are expensive (Not filled to top) but this was the first and worst experience here and i will not be back. read more

Love the franchise and the chicken. This was the first time my family ate a meal from there and their first Peruvian meal. My kids loved the chicken and green beans. The only downside? No plantain. Business wise they restaurant called me and apologized before I picked up my order. I knew that bananas for dinner would have been a homer in with my little ones. Overall a good experience. read more

This was my husband and I's first time coming here and we were so impressed! We got our food to-go but before we ordered, we asked the guy at the counter what he suggested. It turns out it was the owner, Walter, and he gave us a sample plate to try a few things since it was our first time! He was so friendly and the food was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant. The customer service is above and beyond, while the food is outstanding!! read more

I eat here often. They have never disappointed me. I can only vouch for their chicken and sides though because it's what I get every time. Best plantains I've ever had! Green beans sautéed with onions and fried rice are the absolute best. read more

I'm not sure why this place has such good reviews.... there are much better restaurants in the area. I came here with my sister and a friend and for awhile, we were completely unacknowledged by the staff. They finally took our orders and then rang us up. After waiting for about 10 minutes or so, my sister and I got our food but my friend didn't so they had to go back and order again.... (it was only a quesadilla, while we got lomo and pollo saltado so it shouldn't have taken so long). The lomo saltado I had was pretty bland and flavorless. My sister said the same about her pollo saltado. I'd recommend going to pollo amigo, much friendlier, cheaper, and way better food. read more

The boy and I went here based on other Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed! Service was quick and friendly, and the food (chicken, plaintains, rice) was yummy in our tummy. Many other patrons seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals and a lot of customers did carry-out for dinner. We will definitely be back to try out the different steak entrees too. read more

Pretty awesome Peruvian chicken place, with sadly underwhelming sides. But the chickens they serve here are up to par or even better at times compared to Sardi's, which was my go-to Peruvian chicken place when I used to live in College Park. They are a little skimpy on sides, and they actually charge extra for plantains and rice + beans (which are the only two sides I get with my chicken) so I am a little salty about that. But the price still can't beat, you can get a filling meal for less than $10. I would also add in and say that many of their regular food items are not worth the try, it's called El Gran POLLO for a reason. Stick with the chicken! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my food the 1st time I purchased in store on this Monday. The girl at the register was not as friendly as I would have liked but she partially engaged me but when I asked what was in the white sauce. Her response was "I don't know!" Not, I'm not sure but I'll find out. So today I order via Eat24. I ordered 2 meals for my daughter and myself. My daughter decided to change her sides. She clearly stated she was only changing the sides for the quarter chicken meal. Well when the food arrived, both sides were changed. I called the restaurant and requested to speak to the manager. The same girl answered the phone and said he wasn't in. I explained that my meal was incorrect and gave my name. This girl says that she asked me if I wanted the same sides for both meals. I heard her ask my daughter that question and I heard my daughter clearly say, "No. Only for the quarter chicken meal." She continued talking over me, telling me that she is right. My daughter said the same sides and when I asked to come get a refund, she told me that she couldn't refund my money cause I purchased thru Eat24. She then hung up on me. I called back requesting to speak to anyone other than her or corporate number. She says she was new and hung up again. I am extremely angry. I spent almost $30 plus tipped the driver. I fully intend to have this situation rectified. I did not eat the meal because I trashed it. read more

Place is yummy. When it comes to their prices, they are kind of pricey in my opinion. Food. I ordered charbroiled chicken, white rice and plantains. Everything was cooked very well. My main complaint is the line was long and the cashier took forever to ring people up and the employees kept trying to get her attention read more

I live for their tres leche! I either go for the chicken with plantains and fried rice or the tacos. I can't get enough of their food!

As others have said, the chicken is well-seasoned and tasty. The sauces are good with, but not a necessity. The plantain side was underripe and kind of hard, but it didn't stop my husband from getting an extra order to go. We prefer the plantains at Pollo Amigo, though. The anticucho corazon (beef heart skewer) was by itself underseasoned. However, it comes with the same green and yellow sauces that the chicken does. It worked, but whether you're happy with this solution depends on if you're okay with slathering your food in rich sauces, or prefer them being an option. It came with giant corn (not a fan, though I've also never had that kind of super-starchy corn cooked in a way that I found particularly appetizing) and potatoes. Honestly, I would've preferred just the meat without the sides. It's a minimum $6 purchase to use your credit card. It's set up like a mini-cafeteria, so there's more space to sit comfortably than at Pollo Amigo. read more

This chicken is to die for. Heavily seasoned but not too spicy. Crispy skin, expertly prepared--truly authentic Pervuian chicken. I love both of the sauces that accompany the chicken, as well as the rice and veggies. Highly recommend! read more

I saw the good reviews in here but I didn't like the chicken I had last night. The chicken was dry and the side like the plantains were burn. I tried other restaurant much better than this place. Very disappointed. read more

A must try!! This food is so delicious, seasoned and tender meats! The fried plantains are so yummy it just melts in your mouth. First time here, definitely coming back. read more

The chicken here is outstanding! OUTSTANDING!! It's moist and seasoned perfectly. So so good!! And the two sauces (yellow sauce and green sauce) they have that go with it...delicious!!! I love the chicken here so much, I dream about is some times. I think I'm going to go out and get some more right now. Mmm! So good! Definitely try this place out. (Also, my Peruvian friends state that it's the best Peruvian chicken place in the area. If they think so, I'm doubly convinced!!) read more

I need to set up camp here... Just waiting for my wife to kick me out. Need I say more!

Great place. My family and I get carry out every so often. Super flavorful and delicious. Restaurant is clean and service is really good.

The food here has NOT failed me yet! It's always good. The staff is friendly and tries to find ways to satisfy their customers. I have gone to this restaurant several times and didn't have any issues with food or staff or even parking! Thumbs up!!! read more

Good Peruvian food. My family loves the chicken, it is really flavorful. As far as sides go we usually get the fried rice, plantains and green beans, all which are tasty. A couple of months ago my husband brought home the lomo saltado.... I was a bit hesitant on it because it's steak, peppers, onions and tomatoes stop French fries... Yes fries, served with rice. It was so damn good!!! It's my go to every time I eat at El Gran Pollo! Overall I like the place. Small, family operated, food is freshly cooked and the portions are generous. read more

I always stopped by here. the last time the portion of my platter was not great, not enough. Today it was incredibly poor. i asked for a better portion and they say " sorry, i have orders from my boss, i cant serve too much'...... i did not feel happy. i do not return to this place. and i will tell everybody not to buy here. i am very disappointed this is not right read more

I almost want to rate this place 5 stars, but I have only been once so far.... But it was excellent, could not detect a difference between it & Chicken Rico. Other that the chicken, plantains & fires, I had a spinach pupasa. It was delicious. The restaurant is clean, open 7 days a week, I can get there much quicker than Highlandtown. The service seemed a bit confused, but, hey - that is hardly a reason to bat an eye when you are talking about Peruvian chicken.... What a great find! read more

I picked up dinner for my family from here one night after work and it was sooooooo good!!! We got one whole chicken and it was so juicy and flavorful. We got the fried rice which was on point and then we got black beans and pinto beans and they were both delicious. The green sauce they give you is also to die for. It's just the right amount of spicy and added a kick to everything we added it to even though you don't even really need it. read more

Great cheap eats. I had dark 1/4 chicken with black beans and yuca with a Diet Inca to wash it down. Chicken is delicious and sides excellent and generous amounts! I couldn't eat 1/2 the yuca. Maybe best black beans I've had. For a buck or two more than Ratdonalds, why aren't u eating here?? read more

The food is always wicked good but I DREAD calling in phone orders. I have had someone tell me that they won't take my order over the phone because I can just come in and order it (???) and just now I tried to call in a large order for the Ravens game tomorrow and the first person who answered couldn't understand my plain English so she put someone else on the phone who told me to call back tomorrow to place my order. The whole point in calling ahead is because I know I will be too busy getting the house ready for company and I will have a small window to actually make the call. If they can't handle a Family Special order being placed a day ahead of time, I would really have to question the catering side of their business. read more