Alpaca in Morrisville is one of our most reliable go-to spots, and after 20+ visits, it has never…read morelet us down. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-priced, whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. We almost always order the ¼ white meat chicken and pair it with two sides: usually white rice, maduros (plantains), or green beans. It's simple, but it's done extremely well every time. It also feels like we aren't eating super unhealthy when we pick Alpaca. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the portions are generous for the price. What really completes the meal, though, are the sauces. Make sure to get both the yellow sauce and the green (spicy) sauce. They take everything to another level. Affordable, consistent, and easy to keep coming back to. We're loyal customers for a reason.

I love Peruvian food, especially the sauces and the tender meats, so I knew I wanted to try Alpaca…read moreto get my Peruvian food fix. The store was very cute, with a large stuffed llama near the check-out desk. The restaurant is chipotle-style. You choose a cut and amount of roast chicken. and then go down the line and pick out your sides and other goodies. For the price, you get a good portion. I got a half-chicken meal, dark meat only, with beans and French fries, as well as a chicha morada beverage. Their sauces are off to the side and self-serve, which I love. The roast chicken was delicious, so well-seasoned and tender. Honestly I did not need the sauce to eat it. The beans were smoky and I appreciate the fact that it was portioned separately to prevent the fries from getting soggy. The fries were not that fresh, and they had the skins on. I would not get these next time. The sauces were good but not mind-blowing. The green sauce in particular was sharp and salty but not flavorful. The orange sauce tasted mostly like mayo. However, again, since all the food was well-seasoned, I didn't really need the sauces. Alpaca is a great, quick, and healthy option for tasty Peruvian food. I would definitely come back for my quick fix, but I would probably skip the sauces.

So trying to find Pisco sours in the Raleigh-Durham area led us to Pisco Mar. A nice clean…read morerestaurant up on the second floor right across for the NCS campus. The pisco sours were delicious with lots of nice creamy egg whites. Then we had some delicious ceviche, fish with ajillo sauce and mixed fish piled with veggies. A very good dinner! Also go to their sister restaurant, Lucky Chicken, in Cary! A really good find. Go and have some of the best Peruvian food in North Carolina!

I guess I went when the staff wasn't there and the Chef was late or with the day off. My server /…read morebartender was under age so no alcohol for us, even we went to enjoy a pisco sour.. We order food, empanadas to starter (never came) then a ceviche for me with extra "leche de Tigre" on the side.... (Got the ceviche but no extra leche de Tigre, the reason? we don't have enough ingredients to made more...) My wife dish was the main disappointment, she order a classic Peruvian dish (Arroz chaufa con Pollo) but got micro pieces of chicken (I mean MICRO) and a ton of rice... that's it! (Check the picture attached with this review) We saw the pictures online and the food looked amazing, like the general atmosphere, but based on our visit, I can't give this place more then 1 star....and I was been generous. Super disappointed. Oh I forgot to mention that we paid $18 for the plate of rice.....‍

I LOVE Alpaca Chicken. I have been twice now and it is amazing each time! The food is fresh and so…read moregood!

Wow, before tackling Costco, my wife and I decided let's eat at Alpaca. We did and it made the…read morecrush of Costco so much easier to tolerate. I had the half chicken, I had the yellow sauce for dipping. The green sauce is just a bit hotter and I think doesn't go as well. I always get the half chicken, corn and green beans. I eat the thighs, leg and the corn which leaves the rest for left overs tomorrow. The chicken is always good but not dried out from the charcoal cooker. The left overs always warm up nicely. My wife always orders the Pollo Saltado. A mixture of chicken and vegetables over a load of French fries. She too will have left overs for tomorrow. She really prefers the warmer green sauce. For dipping. Always enjoy are alpaca.

Great chicken and passion fruit drinks. I want to try the ceviche next time. We were the only ones…read morein there at 4pm so service was good.

Poultry done right with a Spanish flare! My go-to selection along w/ rice, black beans, maduros and…read morechicken soup... Very savory selections!

Nice little Peruvian spot in Garner. Food is similar to Alpaca but very good in its own right!…read moreService was great! I highly recommend visiting Mi Peruvian!

This is the short summary: Don't go, this place is infested with cockroaches see pics. Complete…read morereview: I came here with my whole family and my in laws on Saturday. I am Peruvian and I've eaten at the Mi Peru restaurant in Durham a few times and I always liked it, it was too far for me though. Once I found out another Mi Peru opened closer I had to try it. For starters the strip mall where it is located is not the nicest location. The restaurant itself feels a bit old and not very clean. I was about to leave but I decided to take a chance. We ordered a few dishes to share: ceviche, chicharron de pescado, arroz chaufa, aji de gallina and seco de res. And even desserts : Alfajor, tres leches and crema volteada. Food overall wasn't bad, I actually liked it, it wasn't amazing but not bad at all. The service on the other hand was terrible, there was a young guy and a young girl who had no idea how to wait tables, we were missing silverware, we had to ask for plates and glasses, .... That duo was a mess. They seemed too occupied flirting with each other than caring for the 2 tables that were occupied. Anyhow, when we got to bill I noticed that an 18% tip was mandatory !! 18 % for the terrible service I had received, that was really unfair. I paid over $180 for 5 adults and 2 kids and terrible service. Up until that point I was determined to leave and just give this place 3 stars . But then I decided to go to the bathroom and on my way to the bathroom there was a cockroach in the hallway, that was disgusting so I moved quickly into the bathroom. Inside the bathroom under the sink there was another cockroach !!! I almost threw up wondering how many cockroaches are probably running around in the kitchen!!! It is sad for me to post this as a Peruvian but I care more about the safety of the people and the reputation of the Peruvian food. My advice to the owners of Mi Peru.( the original ) which I respect. Don't destroy your brand, close the restaurant and fumigate it completely, then remodel it, clean it, hire better waiters and then reopen. Or pick a nicer location if possible. I am not coming back and will advise everyone I know not to go either.

I love Mami Nora's chicken! Sure, the place is not decorated like an upscale bistro, but it isn't…read moresupposed to be. It's Peruvian. It comes complete with Peruvian attitude and casualness towards time. If you're in a big hurry, this is not the place to go. If you're relaxed, visiting with friends and not worried about the clock, it's perfect. I love the chicken and the plantains. I really haven't tried anything else because I like what I always get.

After the Covid pandemic, Mami Nora's has never been the same. Every time I visit Raleigh, I I was…read morelooking forward to eat here, but it seems they've changed their recipe significantly. The chicken has undergone a complete transformation, resulting in a completely different taste. The Horchata used to be the best, but now it seems like they just took it out of a package from Food Lion. It's beyond terrible.

You can't go wrong at Guasaca! I've been multiple times and the food is always delicious with great…read moreservice. I can always get a good amount of food for a great price. Outdoor seating is great for coming with dogs. The staff even helped get water bowls for the dogs,

Love Guasaca! Food is always consistently good, service is fast, and the food always tastes fresh…read more My go to is usually a bowl with their beef or chicken -- you really can't go wrong with the bowl options. I got the avocado chicken arepa this time. The arepa was so soft on the inside but slightly crispy on the outside, buttery, and flavorful. The avocado chicken filling was a refreshing contrast to the warm arepas. Can't wait to come back and try more of their arepas!

Thank goodness someone told me about this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside and…read moreeven after you enter. But, take your time looking at the menu and pictures of their selections. EVERYTHING is delicious, and reasonably priced. I got the whole chicken to last me for a couple of days. And always the sweet plantains. The flavors are out of this world. And try the flan, some of the best I have found and a good size portion.

Chios Rotisserie is a small family-owned Peruvian restaurant located in Garner. We placed our…read moretakeout order at the counter and it was ready in about 10-15 minutes which was just enough time for me to finish my beer. I ordered the quarter white chicken with tacu tacu (rice topped with beans) and corn plus a side of plantains to split with the group. My husband ordered the quarter white chicken with plantains and corn and my mom ordered the arroz chaufa. We all thought that the food was good.

Tried this place in a whim and got 7 different empanadas to try amongst my party for a late…read moreafternoon lunch. All were great. Will be back!

We ate here Sunday for lunch. It seemed like they were out of a third of the menu items. They…read moredidn't even have bottled water. The poor cashier kept saying she had too much to do. The service took a long time, and the restaurant was not crowded. My empanada tasted stale. The sauce on a sandwich was inedible. The chicken arroz Chaufa was greasy. It was a mighty bad day there.

Overall, it seemed very slow when we arrived. A handful of people were sitting at tables and only…read more1-2 people ahead of us in line. The workers seemed slightly slower than the other location I have been to. No biggie. Finally, when it was my turn to order, the guy motioned to me and said something (I couldn't understand him, but it was obvious he wanted me to place my order) so I started my order and then he mid-sentence of me saying the order, he looked down at the monitor and said "one minute" as an online order came in and he started to proceed to make THAT order as I stood there waiting to finish my order. I am not thinking the world should revolve around me at all, but I have also learned that in customer service the person in front of you should be the priority. So finally, I placed my order and moved on through to the cashier. She had ZERO smile and ZERO eye contact. I pride myself on being a cheerful, polite person who also tries to give a genuine smile. She seemed to be tired and definitely didn't want to be there. I had to WAIT to pay bc she was turned waiting for something. No explanation like, "I'll be able to get your payment in just a second" or anything of the sort. The food was delicious, nonetheless. The lighting at night inside is a little too much on the cool side. We decided to take our order to go. Will we be back? yes, but to the Spring Forest Road location instead. the staff is friendlier and way faster!

Gluten Free Arepa now! Had vegetarian arepa $6.29 Not bad…read moreFilling and pretty healthy Kind of slow waiting for the gluten free arepa Good