I tried dark meat chicken but it was lacking the Peruvian ingredients. Cumin, ají amarillo, El aderezo peruano. Yo soy peruano. It had some but something was missing. The customer service was nice and so was the ambiance. The sauces were on point. This review is only on the chicken. read more

Good business. Food quality: 5/5 Food Price: 5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Cleaness: 5/5 read more

Chicken and fried rice were inedible. Both very dry and tasted horrible. The plantains were good. It's a shame because there was a lot of meat on the 1/4 chicken. read more

This was my first time trying Little Peru and I must say it was a lovely experience! They are very nice and generous with the amount of food. My friend loves the yucca from here! The tilapia was a huge whole fish! I ordered the lomo saltado and it was not bad. The beef was overcooked a bit for me though. I added more tomatoes to that dish when I got home because there was too much beef and not enough tomatoes for me! I love tomatoes! All in all, a wonderful first try! read more

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Chicken was great! Very reasonable prices!! We had the tomato cucumber salad as a side and it was very tasty.

Not for me. I'd prefer to eat at pollo loco. The price isn't entirely too bad either. The yucca we got was hard to eat, I've never struggled to eat yucca before... second, my partner asked if their were sauces in the bag, the server just rushed him out and saying they are in there. To our disappointment there was no sauce. My partner did like the veggies as they seem to be cooked in.a broth beforehand, I'd prefer mind to be steamed so I wasn't fan. I probably won't come back here for takeout. The Peruvian chicken was good and if I did come back here for takeout it would be for their chaufa. It was so yummy. read more

I can't believe these reviews. The place is dirty. The bathroom door had more grease hand prints than a kindergartner classroom. The floors were super sticky and the bathroom was out of paper towels. I watched a man ( I think the owner) walk I. The door and immediately started serving food without washing his hands. Oh this was around 11:40 don't had t been open that long for the day. The food ... the fried rice was way under cooked with many hard pieces of rice, the cucumber salad was a weird slimy texture and the chickens spice was weak. Zero chance I go back. read more

Upon entering, the gentleman working thus store front kind of scowled at me like I was disrupting him and coldly said "yes?" So I said hi there, good afternoon... I'd like to order a whole chicken - that turned out to be pretty dry and exceptionally bland and also seemed like it may have been cooked a day or two earlier, some yucca fries - that also seemed kind of old and dried out, and a side of plantains that weren't bad or anything to write home about. Said gentleman working seemed very annoyed with my sheer presence and was eager to get back to his phone rather than tidying this carryout that appeared in need of a deep clean so I would not be inclined to return to try the other items. read more

I came here during my most recent visit to Fairfax. My girlfriend suggested we have Peruvian chicken. We ordered a whole chicken, arroz chafe, and plantains. Now, we all know a whole roasted chicken is susceptible to having dry breast unless you purchase immediately after they come out of cooking. Our chicken breast was on the dry side, but the Peruvian seasoning and green seasoning made up for the lack of moisture. The rest of the chicken was fabulous. The arroz chafe was fantastic and the plantains were simply perfect. We couldn't have been more satisfied. Plus, she bought a Peruvian bottle of juice that was fantastic. I won't hesitate coming back. This is primarily a take-out with ample parking. read more

The food- good Portion size- ok Service - the lady behind the counter was unfriendly but the man was nice. Ambiance- not much. Small eat in area but seemed like most orders were for take out. Bathroom- dirty I had the chicken and some sides. Chicken- good Coleslaw- good Plantain- good Sauces- good Overall I think I'd give it 3.5 stars, 4 stars if the bathroom was cleaner. read more

Currently on the journey to find the best Peruvian chicken in the NOVA area and came across this place! First off, this place gives you the most bang for your buck!! For 22 dollars, you can get a whole chicken with 4 sides. They do not skimp on the yucca!!! My boyfriend and i decided to get the yucca and white rice as the side. For the yucca, it was crunchy but dry in the inside. The white rice was flavorful but also dry. The star of the meal? THE PERUVIAN CHICKEN OF COURSE!!! Absolutely moist...tender...FLAVORFUL. Didnt need the sauce for the chicken. Absolutely delicious! I would probably come back mainly for the chicken!!!! read more

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I've never been here before, and I picked it based off of the number of reviews and stars on yelp. I have a favorite place in Falls Church, but did not feel like going that far, now I'm glad I didn't. The food was excellent, and it was ready when I got there. The young lady that helped me was very nice. The picture doesn't do it any justice, the container had easily three portions in it and somehow I ate the entire thing because I am a piggopotomus. I will definitely be going back read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This place is awesome . Loved their whole chicken with two sides . Price is so inexpensive. Chicken was soft , juicy moist and flavorful . Smoky flavor . The sauces were great that came with the chicken . Loved the green chicken . Yellow sauce mayonnaise and another item mixed . I enjoyed every bite of the chicken . Loved their fried plantains and rice . Delicious . Please visit this place . You won't regret . read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - Whole chicken with fried Plantains and rice . - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We were in the area and decided to take a chance after reading all the good reviews. Quick luncheon food spot vibe. We must of came in on the wrong day and time. (Saturday 4:30p) The chicken did have a good flavor however, all the sides they offer buffet style look dried up. We ordered half chicken with French fries. The fries were stale. Sad to say we won't be coming back. First impressions are everything to me. Se dejó comer pero nothing I would ask for again. read more

updating my review from a few years ago. I went to little peru when it first opened and it was like a oasis for Peruvian chicken in Fairfax, a gift from above. Now, the oasis has turned into a mirage. when it first opened the chicken was AMAZING. Every yuca was so crispy and soft on the inside. I loved the white rice and coleslaw. Something changed in the span of a couple years. it has to be a new chef or new management or something behind the scenes and it was for the worse. it's as if the recipes were passed to another person but they made a cheap imitation of what it used to be. The chicken tastes almost like rotisserie chicken you get at the supermarket. The white rice is often raw and flavorless. I would be lucky to get a good batch of yuca. I'm only saying this because I really loved little peru when it first opened and the flavors were so spot on and I just wish it came back to it's former glory. it used to be my go to spot... but I'll be looking for a new spot now unless they get back to the high quality food I know they were capable of. I don't usually rag on places on yelp but really how could little peru go from such an amazing place to more serving raw white rice (this has happened many times). Hopefully management will see this and bring back their quality...that's all I can hope for read more

Oh yea... Delicious chicken and sides! The price is right, what more can I say? Ordering online was simple and straightforward. The family special, 1 whole chicken and 4 sides is great. Employees are friendly and our order was neatly wrapped. Their chicken has great flavor, the seasonings are just right. It was juicy and the portions are generous. The sides are well prepared. Our ultimate favorite chicken place is still in Arlington, but this is closer to home and their chicken is also incredibly flavorful. Their Lomo Saltado has lovely flavors. Drool worthy indeed. Overall, we will be back! 10% off your order of $20 or more with Yelp check-in. read more

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I committed a crime by never leaving a review when I order here fairly frequently. The chicken is very good. The sauces are fire and you can order extras online. I love mixing them together. I haven't tried most of the sides, but the sandwich never misses. Sometimes the yucca fries are dry but I also I dig that. It's my preferred chicken joint close to home. They're good enough that I never feel compelled to drive further for chicken anymore. read more

I actually found this place because of Yelp and I was in the area. I ordered my food online and when I got there, they were very busy, so it took another 10 minutes for my food to be ready. But it wasn't a horrible wait. The sack is friendly and you can see them working hard to fulfill orders. Price points are not bad at all because I literally had enough food to feed three people from one whole chicken meal. It came with two sides, and I had the assumption for some reason it was only for one person lol it definitely was not and I have a ton of left. I also got Tres leches, and half of it was frozen, which was kind of disappointing. I also got my food to go and didn't have silverware in the bag and I'm staying at a hotel who also doesn't have silverware. So I definitely ate with my hands tonight lol. read more

Chicken quesadilla was so damn good. Bathroom was clean. Customer service nice. Go there. Chef Pawan made my quesadilla so good! Had to come back 2 days in a row. read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I believe they opened couple days ago. I called them to make sure they were open and also to ask if they serve halal food and answer was yes to both. Decided to come for lunch and orders whole chicken with sides of yuca and 4 Canada of soda. We had plenty of food to eat and to also take home. The chicken was very juicy and had really good flavor. The yuca also came out hot and it was delicious. The place is modern, clean and welcoming. We liked it so much that we decided to another meal home for dinner same day from here. Looking forward to trying the steak, trout and steak and cheese soon. Everything they serve here is Halal. read more

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Pedí un 1/4 de pollo (especifiqué pechuga con ala) y me enviaron otra cosa, además de cortesía me enviaron un pedazo de las sobras de alguien y las papas que sobraron de medio día. Terrible! read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - Pedi pechuga con ala, me dieron otra cosa y al parecer me enviaron un pedazo de la sobra de alguien y las papas que sobraron de medio día. - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I only order delivery from this place, but their chicken is always arrives fresh, tender, and delicious. The yucca is cut yucca - not the mushy mashed variety, shaped into sticks. The plantains are perfection - never too sweet, never too dry. Highly recommend ordering delivery from here. read more

Customer service was great. Wanted to try their Lumo Salado. They say it was one of their best selling meals. I think I will stick with the chicken next time because the meat was chewy and heart. I recommend they invest in better quality meat steaks if you want to charge $20 for that it is a good place and I will give it another try but was disappointed with the lawnmower Salado, because of the chewing of the steak they can do better with that. That's why I'm leaving at three stars. read more

Awful. I placed my order online and tipped 20%. I have tried many Peruvian chicken places in the area and wanted to try this place because the reviews seemed good . What happened ? The quality is just awful. I can't imagine working at a business and looking at this food and sending it out to a paying customer. I couldn't even eat the fries because they were so hard. I have no idea what happened but if I had to guess, it seems like these fries and been put in a microwave so many times they aren't edible anymore . See the pics . The rice had no flavor, and typically at any Peruvian restaurant I've ordered from, the rice has a ton of flavor. The chicken was so dry. I will not be coming back. read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - What is this? So hard that I can't even eat.. - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I came with my family. The chicken was juicy and good. The salad was fresh and the fries are hot. The horchata was good.

Update 5/5/2022 on lomo saltado: Portion sizes on beef smaller by almost half, fries very dry/stale/old, not very hot. Can no longer recommend their lomo saltado. Disappointing to see for dinner service. read more

It's a bit difficult to find a place with Peruvian cuisine. This restaurant offers a nice variety of Peruvian cuisine. The servings are ample as well. Food is ordered when you come in and it's brought to your table. The staff is friendly and answers any questions you may have. Overall, a unique and tasty dining experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

I know there's a TON of Peruvian establishments all over VA but when I found a halal version I came running. As others mentioned, prices are low and portions are large. Very clean, small establishment in a busy shopping plaza. Within mins. I had my 1/2 chicken with steamed veggies and yucca and tons of sauce. The chicken had incredible flavor, sauce was creamy and well seasoned, and the yucca was some of the best I ever had. I think this beats all other Peruvian places for me. Can't wait to come back! read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Meh. I came here on a random Saturday, just before lunch. The chicken seemed a little overcooked (from the outside) and it was also dry (likely, due to it being too done). Regardless, for me, it didn't really have that typical, super flavorful, peruvian rotisserie chicken that i grew up with (my dad is peruvian). I also think the arroz chaufa was tasty enough, but a bit salty. The sauces were good and the steamed veggies made the made the mark, but that's hard to mess up. I might give them another try. I was just hoping they'd be as good, or better than, Wild Chicken, just 0.25 mi away (which has been a long-time favorite of mine, and my peruvian relatives and friends). read more

Little Peru Peruvian Chicken - 1/2 White chicken with 2 sides (steamed veggies and chaufa rice) - Peruvian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

All the food there is excellent!! Everything I've had there is good tasting and the portions are reasonable. I highly recommend this place for chicken lovers like myself! read more

This place is great! Food is delicious and for a good price. This place was recommended by a friend and we haven't turned back! read more

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My go to Peruvian chicken spot. The yuca and the chicken with the white sauce is delish.

Placed an online order through Yelp for pickup for our entire construction team and us as we renovated our house. Got a little bit of everything to feed a hungry crew. Drove over to Fairfax to pick it up, the employees wore masks and quickly helped us gather all the extras (plates, napkins, extra silverware, and drinks) and we were in and out of the door super quick. The food was delicious, traveled about 20 mins really well and everything tasted great!! Their sauce is typical (yellow and green), their yuca was just the right amount of fried and not dried out at all and OMG the plantains were absolutely wonderful! It's not super close (to us) but a nice option for the future as the food was delicious and service friendly! read more

Very good chicken and Lomo saltodo, will be back for sure , service is excellent and very clean .

I probably shouldn't be rating a place based off of having one item on the menu-- not even a main item. BUT, it's so good I've got to crow about it! The Tres leches cake at this place is sold to you frozen. I'm not a person that frequently eats cakes (I prefer pies), but this is amazing! I've had tres leches at other restaurants, but this one is the bomb.com! I eat it frozen and it tastes like ice cream cake. I didn't even see it on the menu when I walked in, but took a chance and ordered it. The server went to the back to get it, probably because it's valuable like gold. Lol. Love it! read more

The third installment of my list of Peruvian Chicken Joints in the DMV region since next to kabobs, they are a staple offering amongst the most popular dining options. I will break down the elements into the following categories: 1) Chicken 2) Sides 3) Sauces 4) Unique items 5) X-factor 1)Chicken- flavorful skin with moist juicy interior. One might argue the dry rub is a bit on the aggressive side veering towards being too salty, but I say that allows you to titrate it to your liking by deciding on how much skin and crispy bits you want to incorporate with each bite of meat since the seasoning is what distinguishes it from any other rotisserie chicken so better too much than too little 2) Sides- Bonus points for not charging extra for plantains, the black beans have a distinctly pleasant spice profile (cumin?), otherwise the remaining options are pretty standard with well fried yucca and fries 3) Sauces- green and yellow sauce only, the green sauce appears to be freshly made with a moderate spicy kick and herbaceous cilantro notes reminiscent of a solid chimichurri 4) Unique items- Option for wraps and subs in addition to beef/chicken saltados, but aside from a fried tilapia and carne asada entrée, the menu is a bit more limited than other similar joints (no chaufa, soups, ceviche). 5) X-factor- the meats are all halal, and the price point is very friendly for portion size Classic Peruvian chicken joint with a well seasoned bird and serving halal meats, and standard sides without any weak options but a little limited on menu variety. read more

Really good chicken. Excellent customer service. Even gave me extra chicken. Will be coming again.

Saw that this place opened up and was curious to try it out. Ordered our usual orders at a Peruvian restaurant - chicken with some sides and lomo saltado. +Half chicken with yuca fries and plantains: The chicken was super flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. The yuca fries were delicious and crispy and the plantains were solid. Everything about this plate was solid! +Lomo saltado: I love me some steak and fries and this did not disappoint. The portion was pretty big for the price and there was a good balance of meat and fries. The juices were sitting at the bottom and the fries soaked some of those juices up so every bite was so delicious. I also loved dipping some of the rice in that residual sauce - yum! +Sauces: The green sauce was refreshing and a small kick to it. The yellow sauce was a bit heavier on the Mayo taste/side and was a bit too much for my liking. I actually mixed the yellow and green sauce (1:3 ratio of yellow to green) and it was actually just perfect to dip in. So good! Overall, the prices were pretty decent for the portion, quality, and taste! Ordering online is pretty easy and straightforward and everything was hot when we took it home. There isn't a lot of seating inside so make sure to plan for carry-out just in case. The employees were all wearing masks and there are stickers on the floor for physical distancing. Definitely will be coming back to try more dishes! read more

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Had the half chicken, with yucca and chickpeas. Everything was good. I give the chicken 4 stars, the yucca 5 stars and the chickpeas maybe 4 stars. Yucca is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside... they will get a lose some of their crispiness if they sit in the package too long. They give two of each sauce (green and yellow) and they don't charge extra for yucca. The green sauce has some good kick to it. I give them a thumbs up. read more

The food was great, portion sizes were good as well. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend and I will be back.