Had a great dinner last night at El Pollón in Castle Shannon with my wife and some friends. We've had takeout from there before, but this was our first time dining in with them.
Everyone was really happy with their meals. We got a variety of sides, which included the onion salad, green beans, onion rings, fried plantains, fried yucca, and Peruvian rice. Everything we had was delicious.
I went with the quarter chicken, which was cooked perfectly--tender, moist, and had a nice smoky flavor. The green beans were fresh and done just right with a hint of garlic and butter.
The onion salad really surprised me. When the server dropped it off, I'll admit I was a little skeptical since it looked like nothing more than a bowl of sliced red onions with some tomato, cilantro, and chives. It ended up being excellent, though. The lime really cuts through the richness of the chicken, which makes it a great side to balance out the smoky roasted flavor.
Overall, a solid meal. If you're into Peruvian-style chicken, this place is worth a stop, and definitely stop in. They had a constant take-out going, but eating in was worth it. The staff was friendly, the food came quick, the restaurant was clean and we didn't feel rushed to leave. read more