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    EL Pique

    3.1 (128 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Peruvian, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    False advertising
    Kurt H.

    Their website says $24 for a whole Chicken and when we went to pick it up it was almost $10 more. The server said it's old. Then why advertise erroneous information on your website? Same thing on delivery apps. I could get 7 chickens from Costco. Not worth it.

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    Andrea M.

    Drinks were weak very weak even though they said not prepoured I highly disagree. Food was good large indoor seating clean atmosphere good customer service and lots of parking I would say give them a try

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    Andrea G.

    We are so disappointed with our experience at el pique, we thought we had found a good place because the food was good, but when the bill came (hand written) , we realized they were overcharging us with twice the price of what we saw on the menu. When we complained we were told by the server these where special prices because of the hour and that they had given us a different menu, then when the owner came he explained that he made an exeption letting us in at 9:15 pm when the place closes at 10 pm and the inflated process were due to this, which made no sense at all, he was disrespectful and blamed us for getting there "late". Go there only if you are ok getting robbed on the bill.

    The inside of the restaurant leaves a lot to be desired.
    Leslie S.

    I've always been wary of this Peruvian/Mexican spot because, frankly the interior is dark and dingy. The first time I walked in I walked out because place reeked of chlorine. So to be fair, I have never eaten off the menu, but they have recently very smartly adapted their business model to bring in those who don't want to eat inside. They've turned their parking lot into a gloriously large bbq pit on which they spit roast whole chickens every day. If the smell driving by doesn't lure you, then you really need adjust your senses. You can get the chicken whole or in half. Each comes with decent rice and beans and hand made tortillas. But the star is the Peruvian spice rubbed chicken. So tender and Smokey in flavor. One of the better grilled birds I've had in a while. It's a little pricey at $24 for the whole bird, but it made for plenty of yummy leftovers. At a time to support local, this is a good bird to get behind. Just make sure you wear clothes that you don't wanna wear again before washing as the bbq smoke smell will cling to everything as you pick up your feast.

    Full chicken, rice (cooked in chicken broth and garlic, yum!), corn tortillas and pinto beans.
    Amy S.

    I came in here recently for the first time with some family. I had always seen people outside grilling chicken so that's what I wanted to try. I planned to bring home leftovers and holy cow it was so much leftover food 3 of us ate it for 2 days afterwards. The mango margaritas were delicious and relatively strong. We will definitely be coming back! There's more food to try!

    Nami N.

    Only a lady was serving at Friday night. Kinda big place and you can dance middle of space. I understood why every services are so slow bcz only one lady working on floor. She is greeting, and taking orders, setting up tables, servings food. There are Mexican food & Peruvian food in menus. I tried Peruvian menus called Aji de Gallina & Lomo Saltado. *Aji de Gallina Thin pieces of chicken Stu in a spicy, nutty cheesy souce. **it was not spicy and too much potatoes, plz added more chicken. *Lomo Saltado Stir Fry of lean beef, served with tomatoes, onions & fresh cut fries seasoned with authentic peruvian hot spices. Served with rice. **too much French fries, plz added more beef plz! Services are slow so plz patients......

    Britneh J.

    Menu order: Actual fresh squeezed orange juice Green juice: (celery, spinach, cucumbers, green apple, lemon peel) the lemon peel makes it kind of hard to drink, butbut is good. Soda: bottled coke and sprite Nacho supreme w/ beef Nacho w/ chicken Country fried steak ordered- slight language barrier.... Thought we wanted fried chicken vs chicken fried steak. But issue resolved with the help of google. Black bean salsa and chips brought to the table: slightly sweet at first, then it heat kicks in on the back end. This place is a hidden gem for sure. Dont let the empty parking lot detour you, it appears most order to go. Sun/mon/tues karaote and dancing Sat before midnight reggaeton

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    No yucca! At a Peruvian restaurant. No bueno! Stopped here for that purpose today. Really disappointed. Call first.

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    1 year ago

    Very nice and efficient 10/10 service the cook was very nice the customer service is top tier would visit again

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    Delicious flavors, clean establishment, and giant servings. Friendly and prompt service.

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    Great food and atmosphere! Definitely a must for food lovers. I recommend this place to all my friends

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