A convenient spot for ordering local food. It's homemade & filling perfect for groups or families. The food taste is simple nothing too fancy but it does the job if your hungry. Our family ordered the 1/2 chicken & 2 sides. Beef stew & two sides plus a flan that unfortunately got too heated in the delivery to be pictured. Happy Labor day weekend, I'm not cooking! read more

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Ate at this location last Saturday around 2pm. I got 1/2 chicken with Coleslaw and steak fries. The coleslaw was great and fresh the fries were good too but the star of the show (the chicken) was too dry. Maybe it was leftover from the lunch crowd but i was really disappointed with the quality control. It's pricey but really should be worth the price. I don't mind paying more for good food. Unfortunately I won't be back here. read more

I love everything about this place it's well worth the money!!!! Never disappoints! Excellent service everyone is so nice there. I definitely recommend this place read more

I always order take out over the phone. The owner usually picks up. They will hang up on you if you order in English just a forewarning. So if you don't speak Spanish don't bother ordering over the phone. read more

The chicken is delicious , fresh from the grill. You don't have to wait that much. Everything is perfect. We will come back.

Super sad that Seoul Soondae is gone when it happened but I must say King Pollo is poppin'. It's always so hard to decide what to order because everything looks so good and enticing. I typically get the Peruvian chicken meal (1/4 and comes with 2 sides) and the chicken has always been so juicy and flavorful. The servers/workers are super nice...sometimes I struggle with ordering because there can be a language barrier but they are so sweet and patient and really makes you feel at ease with the entire process. The portions are HUGE and I typically have to split it into two meals. They also have, PUPUSAS!!!! They are so good. SO CHEESY. You must try it at least once. They also have horchata and tamarind (and more) if you want to grab a fountain drink and it comes in this HUGE cup. This place is the place to go if you want your savory fix. read more

King Pollo Peruvian Chicken - two takeout containers of food - Peruvian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I hate to write this, but I have to give fair warning to all those whom look like myself. If you're African American, don't waste your time going to this restaurant. I had two employees who weren't doing anything walk past me, and ignore my questions. It wasn't a "Language barrier" either. Because they spoke very good English. They were more concerned about catering to their OWN KIND, who wasn't even in line, I was the ONLY person in line with my daughter. As we were inquiring about their soups, the lady behind the counter, walked right past me, TWICE! While the man at the register, ignored me too, as I tried to ask him as well about the soups. Then, as I asked, "Is their anyone actually working that's willing to answer my questions, and take my daughter and I order?" the guy at the register stated, "Just hold up!!!!" But their was absolutely ZERO people at the counter besides my daughter and I. Not to mention, that I bypassed several other Peruvian places to come to this one. I took a picture, to show that no one was still at the counter. Just zoom in. read more

King Pollo Peruvian Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Hmm... contrary to some of the other reviews here, I had a very pleasant experience here and found the space to be very clean and inviting, for small or large groups. Came with my two kids and another adult and we were able to quickly ordered. We decided to try the 1/4 chicken with two sides (uh hello HUGE PORTIONS for the sides), the horchata drink (always yummy), Lomo saltado and cheese and chicken pupusas. Everything is made in house and from scratch and we enjoyed the sauces, and flavors on the chicken. I find the prices to be pretty reasonable too so if you are tired from H Mart shopping and want to get some lunch, this is a great option! read more

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I recently tried King Pollo Peruvian chicken and I was actually surprised , the food taste good, the chicken was well done seasoned and the delivery was on time and the customer service was great. Their green sauce actually has a nice little kick to it. which I love. I don't understand these other places that charge you extra for the sauce knowing that you're looking for the heat and theirs is not hot and you're paying extra for the same bland-tasting sauce. Thank you King Pollo, please teach the others how to make the green sauce. read more

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Chicken is so dry. Store looks dirty. Not recommended at all. Food staff are no good. Even with no people in the counter they just pass at me. 2 people who their job is to serve food. Ignored me. Imagine the person who help me was the one who was cleaning the store holding windex cleaning the glasses and counter in his barehand. Served my food without washing his hand. While driving home. I Wish the owner will read my review. This place is no good. Please go somewhere. Their chicken does not taste good anyway. read more

I eat at King Pollo often, I have only tried the charbroiled chicken and sides. It's very good and I visit there probably once week!

Was in the mood for Peruvian chicken and according to google maps this place was 10 mins away. Ordered carry out ahead of time at the silver spring location. The strip mall is at a very busy intersection. The area is not the nicest right off Veirs Mill Road. The chicken and sides were very tasty. Staff was friendly. Not crazy about the yellow sauce, I've definitely had better. But overall good food at a decent price. read more

King Pollo Peruvian Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Place was a little dirty, only one person serving, and phones were not being answered. I had also placed an online order and had to cancel it. The food was okay, but the place wasn't taken care of at all. read more

Do you have those days? The days that call for a big bowl of soup, days that cry out for a plate of rice and beans, or days that call out for a platter overflowing with what makes comfort food so perfectly comforting? (Salt, fats, and carbs in case you had doubt. Go ahead, think of the food that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. I'll bet it has at least two of the three.) King Pollo right next to the Korean Korner, is here to help, and will even let you stay somewhat healthy if you insist. This is a standard Peruvian chicken place. Order by the quarter, half, or whole. They have 14 options for sides from salads to starches, and garnishes galore. Three soup options and a few pricier platters are also available, and they have two coolers brimming with beverages. Order from the steam table and you will have your food in moments. The chicken is piled high and ready to go. Order a platter or a pupasa and be prepared to wait a few minutes, as they will be busy cooking your food to order. It will be worth the wait, and will most likely be enough to make a second meal, so I suggest that you take your drink and wait patiently. They will call the name of your dish when it is ready. Most meals will cost right around $10, and could easily be shared or stretched to two meals. I'm a fan of their chicken soup, which contained a leg and a thigh and a large portion of somewhat bland broth. Their chicken is also delicious. The only thing I might not order again is their chicharrones, which spent a few seconds too long in the deep fryer. So when those days pop up and you need to find an overly large portion of something tasty, king Pollo is ready to help you find your comfort zone. read more

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There's a new Peruvian chicken place in town and it's right next to Korean Korner. Sidenote: my childhood memories involved going grocery shopping at the neighborhood korean korner and then having a meal at Seoul Soondae next door; I'm not mad that my adult life will have King Pollo here. Get your fix of your "Peruvian" chicken with plenty of sides (white rice, rice and beans, this Cajun chicken rice, veggies, green beans w/eggs, fries, plantains, yucca fries, and even spaghetti). There's also pupusas, breakfast, drinks galore, and many other Latin specialties. (I hate saying Peruvian because I doubt they invented the well spiced Peruvian chicken). It almost looks like a retro Roy Rogers. Grab your plastic utensils, your green hot sauce and yellow cream sauce and go to town. Quick, easy, and super affordable. I'll probably get take out from here though, it was interesting being the only non-native spanish speaker in the establishment, lol. There are 4 other locations (sterling, chantilly, woodbridge, and alexandria) and I'm sure there will be more. Welcome to Maryland, King Pollo! read more

Yo forget the Peruvian chicken- it's alright (better than crisp and juicy imo but you're down the street from el pollo rico) but where it's at is the lomo saltado and that pupusa is pretty legit. The lomo was so affordable and made on the spot right when you order. Seasoned perfectly with plenty of beef for about 11 bucks, plenty of rice and fries - what's not to love?? And if you do order the chicken, they give you all the aji armarillo and spicy green sauce you want, which wins points in my book (slather your papas fritas in it!) it's not as pungent as EPR's but it hits the spot. Horachata and tamarindo on tap too- wish it was chicha as well but I'm down with it. read more

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Chicken is crispy. Compared to El Pollo Rico, the chicken doesn't dry out much, but also isn't as rich in flavor as Pollo Rico. However, they're chicken is 7/10 rating and isn't bad. It's crunchy. Sides are BETTER than El Pollo Rico. They're fresh, and not all soggy. Fried are actually crisp and crunchy. Plantains are also crunchy but not as sweet (Pollo Rico uses honey). They also offer many different sides like pasta, mixed veggies, and other things. Variety is great. They offer more than the traditional Chicken and sides. They also offer a salad, subs, and pupusas. Menu is wide and nice. Prices are a bit cheaper than Pollo Rico. Which is a steal. Overall, I'd recommend this place for people to try out versus Pollo Rico. I love Pollo Rico and have had it for years, however their inconsistencies (with quality of food and amount of sides) vary which is really frustrating. Recommended. They have a complimentary widescreen TV for your pleasure and free wifi as well. read more

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Wayyyy better than all of the Peruvian chicken places I've been to. The only downside during my visit was I couldn't order anything fried because they were cleaning out the deep fryer. Which in this case it's a good thing. Food. Omg was everything on point. Pupusas are also delicious. Affordable. Highly recommended :) read more

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This place is meh. Food and service wasn't good. I had the lomo and it was not a good recipe, meat was not good quality and it's made with tomato sauce instead of normal lomo sauce/juice. There are too many Peruvian chicken spots in the area for this place to be this bad. When we went there was a big line that moved really slowly so some customers like this place but I wouldn't go back. read more

Lunchtime Odyssey: Wanted to hit the taco trucks near the thrift store at Viers Mill and Randolph Roads, but then I saw Korean Korner supermarket and thought, there might be something really fun and extraordinary in there. However, just as I approached the doorway, I heard beautiful sirens calling out from the adjacent isle of King Pollo. It sounded like they were saying: "chicharrones con yuca, y una horchata..." So that's how I ended up here. Anyway, when I walked in it wasn't too busy but there were a few people sitting and eating. I perused the menu board for a few for some inspiration but nothing jumped out at me. When I asked for help, the man behind the counter seemed hesitant to recommend something. I switched to Spanish because, selfishly, I like to practice, but also I thought he may feel more comfortable making recommendations in his native language. Then he was able to communicate to me that everything was delicious, but I pressed on. I really wanted that recommendation. How should I know what to eat? In the end he steered me toward chicharrones con yuca. Chicharrones are bite sizes chunks of pork with some fat rind still on them deep fried. Not a health food, but a worthwhile occasional indulgence. Yuca is a starchy root vegetable, sort of potato like. It was all very tasty. The pupusas also looked so inviting I couldn't leave without one, at only $2.50. I chose revuelta which is a mix of pork beans and cheese. Soooo goood. Crusty and soft, full of flavorful cheese and meat. That was a real winner. I finished it all off with a lovely horchata. Yum! The service was friendly. The restaurant was very clean and smelled of great food! If you're in the Wheaton area, this place is worth the money and time. Muchas gracias al Rey do los Pollos! read more

This place has the best chicken but.... So my Boo is from Peru and even that I tried making Peruvian food I could never do it the right way. Well you know how it is, you have to be from there to truly understand and feel the flavor. I am Russian so I truly know how bORSH AND BLINCHIKI HAVE TO BE. Anyhow back to my story. I also love their food besides the Pollito. So the chicken la crema(please forgive me if I SPELLED IT WRONG) is great a bit mushy but flavor is great. Pupusas are made from scratch and they are HUGE. I eat one and get full. Lomo soltado is big enough to feed two people. Flavor is great. I am not fluent in Spanish so it makes it a bit hard for me to order, because this place is very authentic. That's the only downside. There are always some guy who woul try to talk to me like mamasita and stuff, but other then that great place, great food not expensive. read more

Chicken is delicious and they offer a variety of sides including fried rice, plantains, fries, macaroni salad, etc. It's very reasonably priced- a 1/4 white and two sides for $8. The pupusas are also very good. I'm often torn between this place and sardi's...but i think they are both good options. read more

Great food! Great Price! Big Portions! Great Service! I recommend the 1/2 Peruvian chicken meal w/ the plantains and beans and rice which comes as a deal! I also get the Maracuya juice to drink with it. It reminds me of an exotic fruit cool-aid..lol like I'm in the tropics it's real good as well! read more

I was in the area and wanted to eat so the yelp reviews took me here. The place is decent and clean , and if the loud music doesnt bother u, fortunately is working great for the employees , they looked happy and smiling at costumers. Well I order a beef peruvian dish (lomo saltado) that it came out very good and a lot of food.i was very impressed by the taste and the portion. If you order rostisserie chicken i think you will love the unlimited peruvian sauces they have in place . Everybody always try to last their little spicy sauce all the way to the last bone of their chicken. Well, no anymore at this place.!!! Oh they have chicharronea too (pork) amazing read more

King Pollo Peruvian Chicken - Chicharrones!!!! - Peruvian Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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It's about time to have a quality Peruvian chicken in Rockville... Chicken was so juicy and hot. And a quarter chicken with big two sides order for $5.99. What a deal!!! It's cheaper than fast food restaurants. I also loved yuca - so fresh and tasty. I would go back to King Pollo anytime. read more

I wanted Carne Asada and they definitely didn't disappoint. I love their yellow and green sauces. I ordered through Grub Hub and had it delivered. It was delicious and hot. I've been in the store multiple times and always found the employees very friendly and easy to understand. I'm already planning my next order for this weekend. read more

Mediocre chicken, yellow sauce wasn't good, the green sauce was just ok. Fries didn't have any flavor. Not the worse chicken but Won't be returning. read more

First time in, and I loved it. I spent 12 and some change on a half chicken meal with a bottled soda. The chicken was perfect, juicy, aggressively seasoned, and good char flavor. Fresh fries, and mac and cheese, even if it said macaroni salad on the menu. So glad I saw it in the steam table. I went in at 3pm, when the place was basically empty, and even so, the food was fresh and good. The restaurant is well maintained, I saw a guy coming out to clean, and pick up multiple times while I was there. Also, If you dine in, you can get extra of the yellow or green sauce, as they have pumps of it on the counter to use. read more

In order for me to post my review I had to give at least a 1 star rating. Never Again will I go to King Pollo! I rather drive to Pollo Rico in Wheaton then to go to King Pollo! I ordered a family meal which is a whole chicken and 2 sides. There fries came in a small styrofoam container which literally only had 15 fries to split for a family. read more

Amazing food omg the potato salad to die for never tasted anything like it delicious everything

Chicken was nasty asf wouldn't recommend anyone getting your chicken here. Order chicken with coleslaw omg horrible mistake I've made I thought their coleslaw would taste good but that aswell sucks. If you're trying to eat good Peruvian chicken go to Pollo Rico located at Wheaton that's all I gotto say read more

If you want to have a cheap and nutritious quick meal this is the place. I'm a local, go there a lot get chicken breast with rice and beans , also house salad they even offer to add some of a different salad for no extra charge . Usually get served generously. Also would recommend their Lomo Saltado, the quality has been improving . read more

I come here almost every other week and have not been disappointed yet. Chicken is cooked well, lots of side options and portions are very generous! Pricing is also very competitive versus other Peruvian spots in town (looking at you, Crisp & Juicy). read more

The chicken is excellent, and the sides were ok. In fact, it seemed like everything except the chicken qualified for just ok. An additional problem is that they didn't have drinks on tap, just in cans, and charged too much for them. read more

The chicken is delicious and the restaurant was clean. Prices are very reasonable! I liked the jalepeno sauce. The only thing I didn't like was that the macaroni salad tastes mustardy and I don't like mustard. read more

Came here before noon during the week because I wanted to try it out after having driven by it numerous times. Overall I'd call it "run of the mill". The sort of place someone no doubt opened to take advantage of the interest in Peruvian chicken in the area. I got the special: a $5.99 1/4 chicken lunch with Spanish rice and creamy red potatoes. Throw in a lime drink and I was set. But it was nothing to write home about. The chicken was on the dry side, but the rice and potatoes were fine.The dining area was adequate with a large flat screen TV playing a Spanish network channel on. Overall it was OK but I've had been (Crisp and Juicy and Sardi's)....but I gave it a shot. read more

If you haven't been you should come and at least try it once. I enjoyed my visit so I'll come back and try something else and different sides. SO to Manny for telling me about this spot the people working were friendly. They also had a Tv read more

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Very rude people I had canceled and ordered 2 mins later and they stole my $ and they say it's my fault... and the idiot has no idea what he's talking about or what to do.. read more

Fantastic Peruvian Chicken! Very flavorful and moist with terrific sauces both spicy and mild. Huge servings with the two sides. Lots of choices with the sides too. I got the fried rice and string beans and the were very flavorful too. All for around $6 for white or dark meat. Fantastic deal. If you aren't too hungry you can get two meals out of it. There are also lots of other menu choices too that I saw other people getting. They also looked great but they cost a little more around $10. I'll go back more for the chicken and to try the other dishes too. Location is also good for Montgomery County people in a shopping center with plenty of parking. read more

Great chicken however the sides (green beans and macaroni salad) were lacking flavor.