I dropped by this restaurant for lunch primarily because it was the closest restaurant to my…read moreprevious engagement. Well, technically it was the closest restaurant to the 7/11 that was next door. ;) I thought the menu had a great selection of items, and the prices were not too bad compared to other similar restaurants in the area. Service was fine. The waitress/bartender was not super friendly, but she was not mean or rude, which is fine. She was a bit chatty with a couple of other customers - probably because they are regulars. For lunch, I ordered the grilled chicken breast that came with a small salad and a side of rice, which was about $16. All items were fine, but I thought the chicken was a little too salty for my liking, but nothing that was too bad or worth sending back. The waitress brought out a couple of spicy salsas (a red one and a white one). Looking back, I wish that I asked her what they were because I need to add those two sauces to my home collection. One small note: there might be a minor issue with the restaurant's ventilation system. Upon leaving the restaurant, I noticed that my clothes smelled like a grill. But, the food was worth it. :)

The staff was very welcoming and helped me to choose my food. I got quesadillas and they were…read moredelicious. The horchata was refreshing. I will be going back for another awesome meal.

Have been to other Don Pollo in Gaithersburg and Rockville. But first time here. Got the half…read morechicken with vegis and mashed potatoes. My partner got the Chop Chop Chicken, which is a nice portion of stewed chicken with pepper and carrot over rice and beans and comes with a salad. We ordered and the food came quickly. We enjoyed our meals: the chicken and vegis didn't taste too salty, which is nice. The chicken pieces were large and moist. The mashed potatoes I got were a little dried out in parts of the serving. Place is comfortable and staff friendly. You bus your table yourself. There is a cold water dispenser available if you don't want to buy a bottle of water or a soft drink.

My favorite Peruvian Chicken…read more The flavor is amazingly good, I love their slow roasted chicken. Sometimes, I get the chicken alone and other times I need the full meal, with yuca fries, the Peruvian fried rice, CHAUFA. They also have side Latino slaws, vegetables and fries. I sometimes eat a salad meal made with the Peruvian Chicken, which is real good and delicious. I've also like their variety of Latin American desserts like the tres leches, flan, bread pudding, and Latino cookies, ALFAJORES. Every time I eat the cookies, which are made with powder sugar, I end up wearing a lot of the sugar. It is a fast casual place, so you order, and carry your food to your table. The staff are quick and polite, helping you fill your order. The restaurant is low key and clean. If you want something other than fast food, this is a good tasty option.

This was very delicious the chicharron was very crispy. I highly recommend this place. They has so…read moremany options. I wanted to try the guac and chicharron it looked so good but I got full with 2 Arepas. The service was good and staff was attentive.

The food quality was ok, but the portions were small and service was slow. The restaurant was busy…read morebut not packed at 3pm on a Sunday. We tried the reina pepiada and the pabellón- the pabellon was better than the reina pepiada in my opinion. The amount of filling inside the reina pepiada was small for the price. I wanted to try one of the agua frescas, but they were out of every flavor except the agua panela.

Great value and service been coming to this place since I was in high school. Was my first…read moreexperience with Peruvian chicken. Really tasty and tender. The sides are great and add a lot to the dish. I usually do a quarter dark. It's mainly a to go place with a few chairs inside. Overall well worth a trip.

I love a good Peruvian chicken and this one did not disappoint. I ordered the family meal to go on…read morea rainy day so they weren't busy with people dining in so the employees were pretty quick and helpful with making my decision. The chicken was very tender, and the sides were tasty, especially the cucumber salad. The mac and cheese was solid but nothing special, and the rice was a little overcooked, but overall I'd definitely recommend and go back. Chicken 8.5/10 Rice 5/10 Fries 7/10 Salad 8/10 Mac and cheese 6/10

I really enjoyed my meal at Gio's!…read more The service is super fast, at least when you order chicken with sides. It is basically Chipotle style, like many of the other Peruvian chicken joints these days. While the white meat chicken wasn't the most juicy, it was very tender and I enjoyed the texture. It was also seasoned very boldly, I was a big fan of that. The rest of the sides were average when comparing Gio's to other Peruvian chicken places. Definitely a must stop if you find yourself in Aspen Hill alot.

Review is based on one visit. Tried Gino's Saxon this evening and was blown away at the quality and…read moredepth of flavor in the nacatamals. Masa was tender. Filling with pork was flavorful! Tamal was very carefully wrapped in parchment and banana leaf. Best of all, it was served with bread and coffee, which I'm told is the traditional way! Platanos maduros with fried cheese were perfectly cooked and accompanied with a sour and spicy sauce (I'll have to get the name of the condiment as I want more!!). Excellent atmosphere by caring staff. I will be back on Christmas Eve to get tamales for our dinner. Check this place out if you long for the tastes and smells of Nicaragua!

Don Pollo is a solid go-to when you're looking for something quick and reliable. I'm a big fan of…read morethe Chop Chop--it's consistently good and easy to customize--and the green sauce is really good and definitely the standout. I also appreciate the drink selection, which feels a bit more interesting than your average fast-casual spot. That said, some of the side dishes fall a little flat flavor-wise. A few of them just don't have much seasoning, so I usually stick to the beans and rice, which are the safest and most satisfying options. Overall, it's a good spot with some strong highlights, especially if you know what to order.

If I could give minus 10 stars I would. With so many good Peruvian places in Maryland I'm not sure…read morehow this one I had high reviews or must have been a very off night. To start Service was horrible. I went on February 9th 2025 at 6:45 pm. The manager was extremely rude. The food 0/5 stars. I ordered 1/2 chicken with coleslaw and Fried Yuca. I requested for the yuca to be fried fresh and crispy. I stood in the restaurant, I did not see them drop fresh yuca. Despite my standing in the store with direct visibility of the fryers. So when I got my food in a bag I thought oh maybe they have another fryer that is not visible. Wrong‼ They served me old stale yuca. The chicken had clearly been made earlier, (they were practically empty when I walked in so I'm not sure if it's cause it's Super Bowl or what), However that's no excuse to not have fresh food. The chicken was not even warm it was room temperature. Overall none of it was edible. The atmosphere was dirty. This is the rude manager in the picture. She literally said to me " did you see them reheat it with your two eyes?" I replied well I'm standing in front of the fryer and I definitely know they didn't drop any fresh ones. She then says "why didn't you tell them too when you saw they didn't". I'm like you can't be serious when I already requested fresh yuca and no one should have to tell you to not serve stale food.

I read reviews and decided to give a try. I ordered peanut soup. It turns to be terrific. The soup…read moresmelled and tasted great! The portion was generous. The service was friendly and the restaurant was lively with Latin music and dance.

Not many spot in MD for Bolivian food. This spot is so welcoming, feels warm inside, and is 100%…read moreauthentic Bolivian food. You will NOT be disappointed eating this food, I promise you. The flavors are out of this world, and accurate to what you'll experience in the country itself. The owners are also extremely friendly and ready to share their dishes.

I don't know how long they've been open, but their web page says 'Now open'. So this past Sunday…read morethere was no one in the place. I went in to order two pupusas to go. The guy said it would be ten minutes. No problem. We went to the bakery nearby. My friend bought two chicken tamales for her husband. We went back and waited for our pupusas. I have no problem waiting, but there were no other customers. When we went back the employees were in the back of the store. We took them to go. We both had the cheese and loroco ones. They were good. $2.50 each is a fair, competitive price. There isn't much atmosphere in the restaurant that would make me want to dine in. I think most people order their Peruvian chicken and take it to Wheaton Regional Park. If in the area, I may order again.

I have been living in this area for more than 25 years. Hands-down, the best place to have chicken…read moreis a Pollo Rico this place lacks the cumin in their chicken. Although I did see a lot of people purchased the chicken soup, so I may give that a try next instead. Customer service was good. And the place is clean.