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    Estacion Inka

    4.6 (224 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pollo Tropical with Cilantro Rice
    Lucia G.

    The food was amazing. I had never had Peruvian food and the standards are now high. The chicken was tender, juicy and well seasoned. The cilantro rice was soooo good. Everything was great and service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is clean and music isn't too loud. I had a pleasant time. Will be coming back if I ever visit Madison again.

    Evanka A.

    Absolutely underrated. If you want a spot that just takes you back to a time you were in college, skipping through streets looking for your past midnight Taco Bell, Estacion Inka hits exactly that spot. The food and the vibes tickle a funny part of the brain and fill that exact craving of an experience. Can't go wrong with any plate here for authentic Peruvian food!!

    Pollo Saltado
    Ashley U.

    Yummy! A delicious spot near the UW campus. Super flavorful and love the sauces. Great for anyone with a taste for something savory. Service is fast and it's always clean.

    Pollo Tropical with an extra piece of chicken, rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
    Mark H.

    I wasn't sure all the positive reviews were real, but after having one of the best meals I've had in Madison, I can say the reviews are true! I had the tropical pollo with rice, beans and sweet plantains. All delicious! It may have been my first visit there but it won't be my last

    Lomo Saltado
    Jarred H.

    Amazing food. Such a treat while staying at Fluno Center across the street. Very impressed with speed of service and quality of food. The tastes are so unique unlike Mexican.

    Rebecca F.

    Food: 4/5 Location: 3.5/5 This is a nice peruvian style chicken spot close to Madison campus. Their menu has a lot of different options that will a college student's budget starting at just under $10 for a quarter chicken leg with a side. We like everything that was served from the chicken, yuca, cilantro rice, to fries. The only reason for a lower rating is because I think the portion size could have been more compared to other similar restaurants I've tried. Also while great for a college student traveling on foot, parking can be very difficult especially on game day.

    Arroz con Cerdo
    andy w.

    Fresh Peruvian food! The Arroz con cerdo was moist with crispy caramelized salted skin. The cilantro rice and peas were a good pairing with the black beans. The fried plantains tasted sweet.

    Arroz con Cerdo
    Hermary G.

    Estacion Inka is a place that I find myself going to at least once every two months. My favorite thing to order is the arroz con cerdo, which comes with rice, fried pork, salsa criolla, black beans, and sweet plantains. The flavors of the beans, salsa, and pork go very well together, and they're even better with the yellow and green sauces that they provide. This restaurant is more hands-off, as the customers grab their own utensils, their own water; and order at the register up front. However, the employees are very helpful and nice when ordering and the food comes out pretty quickly. The decorations of the restaurant are all related to Peru, which is a nice touch! Definitely one of my favorite lowkey spots in Madison.

    Pollo Caribeño
    Ben M.

    Quick service, nice staff, not too crowded, relatively cheap food for a very generous serving, great tasting food. Each item on my plate had a bit of a different flavor so that they didn't all taste the same, yet they managed to blend together perfectly! Honestly I think my favorite part was the black beans lol. Strongly strongly recommend to all! I can't imagine you can find better food in Madison for a lower cost and comparable portions.

    Ellena K.

    Estacion Inka is one of my favorite take out restaurants. Their online ordering process is very easy and fast, and there's usually a discount code to get 10-15% off. The pollo tropical is my favorite order! I absolutely am obsessed with the plantains and always get an extra side. We tried the Yucca Frites this time too and really liked them. I highly recommend swapping out normal rice for cilantro rice. Also, always ask for extra sauce because you'll want it. The Brassa sandwich was also a new pick for us, the chicken was super juicy and I loved the shoestring potatoes inside. Their location is a little hard for pickup, if you're driving. You can put your flashers on outside, but keep in mind that area is also a bus stop. I would recommend trying to park at the Frances St garage because usually less than 10 minutes is free. Or park on Gilman and walk.

    Akshita P.

    Estacion Inka has become one of my comfort meals on campus. The sauces are just soooo flavor filled and the portion is HUGE! I would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone living in the Madison area or even just visiting.

    Veggie Platter
    N J.

    The food was fantastic! I ordered the veggie platter and I completely cleaned the plate (but I shouldn't have because I was overly stuffed). The black beans were filled with so much flavor and the cilantro rice was the tastiest plain rice I've ever had. The sweet plantains were yummy as expected. I would definitely eat here again. The location is great and in walking distance from many places. Inside is fairly large with seating available. The ambiance on a Monday evening was chill and idea group was able to chat and relax. Service - you order at the counter and they bring the food right out to you. There is a self service station with cups, water, silverware, and sauces.

    1/4 (chicken) Pollo a la Brasa with yuca fritas (fried) and hot green salsa, Cuarto de Pollo

    The food had amazing flavor, and a variety of salsas/sauces with different spice levels. Service was good, with a self serve station to drinks and utensils. Napkins are provided on the table and self clean up.

    Special 1  Pollo a la Brasa con Arroz Blanco y Frijoles Negros and Special 2  Pollo a la Brasa con Papas Fritas y Ensalada

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    Went there based on recommendations from college students. Great food and filling portions. Will go again!

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    Very good quality food at a reasonable price, really enjoyed the food. Service is quick. Highly recommend.

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    Best place for Latin food in Madison.Service is great and quality is excellent.Highly recommended.

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    Almost always a guarantee you'll be waiting a long time for your food. Aside from that, food is still good and high quality.

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    Bierock - Jalapeño Poppers

    Bierock

    4.3(68 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Sherman

    Few people know what a bierock is. I saw the sign as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and…read moreknew we had to investigate. I left hubby with no option other than stopping for lunch or at least ordering some food to go. I lived in Kansas as a teenager and fondly remember discovering bierocks and later making them for my own family. I wish we were locals because not only are the bierocks good, but this place has a fun vibe that would definitely bring us back. It was a game day when we stopped, and there was a fair crowd cheering on their favorite Wisconsin team. We ordered a Classic with Bavarian seasoning and a Rosemary Lamb Bierock to go along with some jalapeño poppers. I really enjoyed the Classic with the additional seasoning. It gave it an added boost of flavor. My husband was pleased with the Rosemary Lamb. Each came with chips and a pickle. Next time, I hope we can stop in and stay for a cocktail or craft beer as well.

    German pastries filled with different meats and served with dipping sauces. Reasonable prices on…read moreappetizers and meals-- especially considering that chips are included and you can upgrade to a variety of side dishes. Live bands on the weekends. Place was not busy and our order was messed up -- ingredients and sides weren't correct or were missing -- which is the reason for 3 stars. We did get comped one meal due to the fact that an entire meal for our son wasn't made and we had to wait another 15 minutes for it to be cooked. Overall, I'd like to try this place again to see if it can regain some stars and my confidence in the service.

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    Alchemy - Vindicator (turkey sandwich)

    Alchemy

    4.1(433 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Schenk - Atwood, Williamson - Marquette
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    I visited from out of town for lunch recently, and this was easily my favorite meal of the trip! We…read morewere looking for a casual stop with delicious food, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was pretty busy at lunch time on a weekend, but luckily we were able to snag seats at the bar. The staff were very friendly and attentive, kindly offering recommendations. I loved that the menu offered both elevated takes on classic dishes in addition to a rotating seasonal menu. Eventually, we decided on the kimchi reuben and the Vindicator, which was essentially a turkey club. There was a great selection of sides to choose from as well, so we went with the wasabi green beans and seasonal lemon zucchini pasta salad. The turkey club was served on sourdough from an amazing artisan bakery down the street, and was absolutely stacked with delicious, high quality ingredients. A large slab of melted cheddar paired perfectly with a smoky chipotle aioli, which almost tasted like bacon. The reuben was also super unique- all of the flavors came together very well, and I loved the contrast of having refreshing kimchi to cut through the decadent Swiss and pastrami. The pasta salad was dangerously addictive and had the creamiest lemon Parmesan dressing. I thought the green beans were crunchy and well cooked, but didn't really taste any wasabi. We left full with leftovers, and felt that the value was great given the quality and quantity of the dishes. I would absolutely be back given the chance, and highly recommend paying a visit!

    LAVENDER HAZE ooooo so good! Great spot on the Eastside for dinner & a fantastic cocktail. Such a…read moregroovy spot, love the atmosphere there with all the beautiful wood work. Truly friendly people just enjoying life!

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    Butterbird - Painkiller Jell-O Shot

    Butterbird

    4.2(144 reviews)
    0.6 mi•South Campus

    Butterbird, I'm honestly offended we found you this late into our Madison trip…read more This place was an absolute 10/10 across the board! Vibes? immaculate. Service? incredible. Food? life-changing fried chicken, cheese curds, and cocktails that I'm still not over. Environment? somehow cozy and cool at the same time. This is the kind of place that feels way too unique to ever become a chain... which is devastating news because I desperately wish there was one in Kansas City. And honestly, that's probably why it's so special. It feels deeply Madison in the best way- intentional, high quality, and focused on doing their thing really, really well. Also, shoutout to Ian, the manager, who was amazing and made an already great experience even better with trinkets! Anyway, if you need me, I'll be emotionally processing the fact that we only got to eat here once. Can't wait to come back!

    Well, if you like fried battered chicken skin drenched in mediocre barbecue sauce this is the place…read morefor you. If that doesn't suit you, perhaps a sandwich of rotisserie chicken where the combined depth of the bread is roughly six times the height of the chicken. On a positive, the kids liked it and the cheese curds were tasty, if you crave the fried fat delicacy of Wisconsin. If I were to return and, in all seriousness, I would if others in the group persisted; I would order the chicken tenders where you are able to define where the chicken begins and the batter ends. Oh, the staff is a real positive and the decor and service outstanding. Games are available to play. The staff picks up the tables instead of you and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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