Took my daughter since she had been begging for Chick-Fil-A. I really appreciate the staff working…read moreout in the cold to keep the lines moving quickly and with a smile while waiting in the freezing cold. My receipt says Alexander but I remember a young lady waiting on me. Anyways the service was great and although I love books and promote reading for the young ones, I was glad to see that they offered a different toy option because we have about 60 books around here. Overall very pleasant visit and thank you staff for all you do!

Unfortunately, I've ordered from here around two dozen times in the last year or so, and I don't…read moreknow if I've had my order right more than once. The staff is perfectly friendly, but nearly every time we go (either mobile order, drive thru, or in-store), something in our order is bad or wrong. Most often, the sandwiches have chicken about half the size it should be, two or more nuggets are missing, or an item is forgotten entirely. Today, two of my wife's nuggets were forgotten and my large soda was entirely carbonated water with no syrup. I understand that it's hard to keep up with the pace sometimes, but CFA has created a brand and culture of excellence at every step, and this location has drastically fallen short of that every time we have visited, save one visit wherein I ordered a single sandwich and it was what I ordered. For us it's a shame, as this location is so close to us, but our experiences at the White Oak location are well worth the extra 6min drive as our food is always hot, fast, exactly what we order. Never had an issue at that location. It's been a while that the Garner Town Square CFA has been this bad, but I would highly recommend avoiding this location until significant changes and improvements are made and proven to be consistent.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Alpaca and it exceeded all my expectations! I had never…read moretried any Peruvian styled chicken before so initially I was a little wary, but it was amazing and is definitely a favorite now. Their sides were good as well, I had the plantains and will be getting those every time! The service was attentive, patient, and really friendly as I was a first time customer so that was much appreciated! Overall, I highly recommend this spot for any newcomers wanting to try something new or anyone who loves Peruvian food! I'll definitely be coming back!

Tried Alpaca Chicken about a month ago on a night I didn't feel like cooking. There is parking…read moreavailable out front, though when we went about an hour before closing it was pretty packed and hard to find a parking spot. Inside, the restaurant has a setup similar to Chipotle, but more with a Peruvian style feel. To order you walk up to the counter to place your order. I ordered the 1/4 chicken combo which comes with two sides. For the chicken you can choose dark or meat. For the sides I chose the corn (which was a bit undercooked) and rice. The chicken was good but it reminded me a bit of higher quality rotisserie chicken you might pick up from the store. My biggest hesitation is probably the value for the price. The 1/4 chicken meal portion feels a little expensive for the size. The daily specials seem like the better value since they also come with a drink. My partner ordered the daily special chicken tacos. They arrived cold and were covered with more raw onions then we personally prefer. The standout for both of us was the green sauce and you could add this to anything to make it taste good. Overall I'd still consider giving it another try if I'm even in a pinch and am looking for a good chicken meal.

Walked in at 6:30 PM. Ordered extra crispy 8 piece bucket. Almost 5 minutes later told that they…read moreonly had 4 pieces (that looked like they had been there all day) and would I take original because they would not be dropping any more. REALLY?!?! Also ordered chicken strips that were utterly pathetic...burnt and shriveled. Almost $70 for this entire order...with no offers of apology....disgusting! I'm not from around this area, but I'll not be going to KFC again....EVER!!!

Forgot our sauces . When I asked for some. They said that I…read moredidn't ask for any. Then said that I had to pay for sauces that I should have got with my order. Don't go there they always mess up and then blame the customer. And they were rude. The girl they waited on us kept saying she definitely put it in the bag. When I showed she then said it would cost us $1.00 for the sauce.

Food is pretty decent at this location. But I got to tell…read moreya ... The guy that took my order was beyond not giving a damn. I don't think I've ever seen someone with such a " I don't want to be working here " attitude in my life. The only thing he said to me ( amd I mean only ) was " what sides you want. ". No hello. No welcome to Smithfield's. No can I take your order. No thanks for visiting us Nothing. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not looking for an enlightening conversation, but damn y'all. Don't look at me like you want to kill me bcuz I'm visiting your business. You can't miss him. He's about 5 feet tall with 2 feet of braids. And a seriously f'ed up attitude. Personally wouldn't want him as the face of my business. Not exactly a customer orientated personality kinda guy. But chicken and stew were good.

Needed to grab something quick and had a hankering for some BBQ. I never stop here and based on the…read morelast few and far between times that I have gone here only reinforces why I go to Sam Jones. Smithfield's needs to take pride in what they do and what they offer. We went through the drive thru and ordered 2 barbecue sandwiches...which came very light on the coleslaw and the meat was not chopped....instead it was trings of meat and the cole slaw was more like cabbage leaves--not finely chopped at all. And then to have waited for cold food? And as for the large coke (32 oz) chock full of ice barely any coke. The young man at the window seemed a tad bit perturbed when I asked him for less ice and more soda. For us, this place is a "I don't think so any time soon".

Hey NC state. SO, my last review mentioned 2 places that I supposedly had to try while out in North…read moreCarolina. First one being cookout, second being bojangles. It's BO time I guess. Came after camp around 2:30 on a Sunday. Not super crowded and much different ambience than I was expecting. Ordered and split the 3 piece supremes dinner and asked for a bo-berry biscuit and a cheer wine (first time trying both) This place is great! Being from California, we don't have these anywhere near us and it's a crime, the chicken here is fine. Probably similar to a Popeyes, but the fries are maybe the best fries I've ever had. Both kinds of biscuits, the Bo-Berry and the regular Biscuits are fantastic. The berry one is almost like a cake/scone and the biscuit is a regular dinner biscuit but it's so buttery and fluffy. really great stuff. The cheer wine was basically cherry coke but not mad at it at all Overall, pretty freaking good. Pissed that I get to have this now and will maybe never have it again. Try it out 4.25/5

I was not going to write a review initially because I felt that the marked friendliness of the…read moreCashier over -rode the negatives.Then I got home and opened my Order . I ORDERED and paid for TWO WHITE pieces of chicken and a PICNIC sized Pinto Beans. After paying for my order I realized that I wanted to add a tea .The Cashier said that I could have it for free .Which I thought was exceptionally nice and good marketing and made a mental note to favor this location in the future . They first brought me a regular size pinto beans .When I pointed out I had ordered a Picnic size I was brought another small size and told the two of them equal a Picnic size ( No it is not .Two small containers of beans equals 1/2 a picnic size ). I decided to overlook this because " Free tea"!) Then I got home and saw that while I had paid extra for two white pieces of chicken I had been given a dark and a white . One of the pinto bean bowls had been SCRAPED out of a canister and contained inedible PINTO SLUDGE. The biscuit and the tea were good . I am writing this in detail in hopes that some manager sees this and can correct what is going on at this location .Frpm my observation it appeared that no one was keeping up with what food was needed until AFTER they ran out. Again a happy acting group but they need better management.

This place has become a staple for us since moving to Raleigh. We got hooked on pollo a la brasa…read morewhen we lived in the DC area, where great Peruvian chicken spots are everywhere, and I was genuinely excited to discover that Alpaca exists here--and has grown into a solid local chain. I've also heard they're family-owned, which makes me like them even more. The chicken is absolutely awesome--consistently flavorful, juicy, and exactly what you want when you're craving Peruvian charcoal chicken. The sides are good across the board, though I'd love to see arroz chaufa added as a side option someday. The yellow and green sauces slap, and the fact that they carry Inca Kola is a huge win. Price-wise, it's fair--not cheap, but reasonable for the quality. What keeps this location from a full 5 stars is the service consistency. Sometimes it's great: order through the app, pick it up, everything is correct. Other times... not so much. There have been multiple occasions where items were missing because the kids behind the counter seemed more focused on things that weren't work-related. I get it--I was that age once--but at the very least, orders should match what prints out or shows up on the screen. There's nothing more frustrating than paying for food you don't receive, and when you point it out, getting the confused "huh?" look. It's not the end of the world, but it is annoying--especially since this isn't exactly bargain-basement pricing. Final thought: Clean up the service consistency issues at this location and you're instantly 5 stars. The food is already there.

I love their chicken, and their fried rice dish (Arroz Chaufa) . However this time around I tried…read moretheir grilled steak strips (Lomo Saltado). It was very salty, which I've never had that with all the other dishes I've had. I've never eaten there, have only done carry out, but it's always ready when I arrive.

Best spot for walk-in breakfast biscuits, located in Cameron Village. Great variety of menu options…read morefor signature biscuits and sides. This time I went with a custom BYO - Bacon & Egg White Biscuit, extra bacon and added a side of grape jelly for balance. Biscuit was baked to perfection, nice texture, and the egg white was my splash of health consciousness. On a prior visit I had the Sweet Country Blues biscuit which was very good as well. I enjoy the open kitchen vibe that really gives it the bakery ambience. I recommend placing your order online in advance for pickup. The pickup process is convenient using your name to unlock the box containing your order.

Shop is small. They had one ordering tablet and a pick up area. No seating indoors. 3 tables…read moreoutside and on a slant/hill. Parking available since there's a lot. Ordered chicken sandwich on potato bun with regular tots (seasoned) with sweet tea. Overall the quality was good. The tea helped with the tots.

3408 Poole Road Location , as well as many other locations always seem to be "out of chicken"…read moreafter 8pm. Even though most locations are open until 11 or later. I get off work late and there have been countless times where I go to place an order around 9-9:30 pm and am told that the store is out of chicken. It's just ridiculous to think that 2 hours before closing is too late to get food.

Every time I visit this place it's a bad experience. Deserves 0 stars. Menu items listed are not…read moreavailable. Food is often served cold. Customer service is horrendous! Rude and unfriendly and gatekeeps information. The place is mostly isolated with no one dining at this disgusting place. I hope they get new management or something because this is just ridiculous.

Holy Grilled Catfish!!! As a Florida Girl I have eaten a…read moreton of seafood growing up and can be picky about fish restaurants. This was my 1st time driving to Garner on my way to the new VA Clinic for a fasting lab. As I turned onto Benson Road I couldn't help but notice the Carolina Fish Fry sign written in friendly letters almost welcoming me to stop in and have a bite. I KNEW I would be stopping here on the way back home to Raleigh. And I did. Just after noon and not having eaten since 9pm the previous day I was READY for some chow! As I got out of my car I noticed a Greek themed food truck parked outside. They have a partnership with the restaurant to use their kitchen to make the meals that are very good according to staff. It was closed when I arrived. But I was there for seafood. It was CALLING to me! As I approached the door I noticed the beach vibes and decor on the outside and inside of the restaurant. The menu has a lot of different types of fish and offers both grilled and fried options. I was little overwhelmed by the choices as I love all seafood. I asked the woman behind the counter what she would recommend. We must be kindred spirits because she recommended the catfish. I remembered that a fellow veteran I met that day while waiting in the fasting lab mentioned they go here "for the catfish." At first I was looking at the flounder. See, my Mom makes The BEST stuffed flounder in the WORLD. So, whenever flounder is on the menu, I have to go there. But, I can't turn down a good catfish. Uncle Hershel is a friend of mine. If you know, you know. I was given the choice of a basket? Or a platter. The player I believe had FIVE?! Pieces of fish plus sides. Now, I had been fasting, but I was pretty sure I could not eat FIVE pieces of fish. So I went for the smaller serving of three plus it came with three sides. The bottom three sides on the sides menu attached to the order window are premium sides with a $1.50 up charge. One of those is the fried okra; something I can't resist having grown up in the south. I got the grilled catfish. It was a hard choice as I really wanted fried, but trying to be healthier as I recently lost 6lbs. Plus, I got those fried hush puppies, fried okra and some healthy and OMG delicious best I ever had in the WORLD collard greens. In fact, my fork dove into the collards first. I couldn't stop eating them. I could taste the subtle hint of vinegar pepper sauce. But it wasn't spicy and didn't burn my mouth. I could eat an entire bowl of those collard greens. I don't normally make audible yummy sounds when eating in public. But, if you were sat nearby yesterday afternoon you would have heard me go "mmmm" with every bite. I'm not a religious person, but this was a "come to Jesus moment." I mean, these collard greens alone are a religious experience. You have to try them. Most places you go collard greens are over cooked. Not these. They kept their deep green color and tender but not cooked to death consistency. Tartar sauce and cocktail sauce is offered with the fish dishes. The tartar sauce tastes like it's homemade. Really good. I was dipping all sorts of things in the tartar sauce that I never did before it was that good. Oh no! I had an extra tartar sauce I brought home in my backpack that I JUST now realized I never put in the fridge. OOPS! Anyway, time for me to post some of the pics I snapped after my incredible meal washed down with pink lemonade. Free refills on drinks by the way. Super casual laid back vibe with Jimmy Buffet music playing in the background.

Review on May 11, 2026: 3 stars…read more I visited this restaurant today with my parents because we felt like having some good seafood, and we have had good seafood at this restaurant before. The cashier was professional and took our order quickly. This was an order to go. After I received my receipt for using a credit card including the receipt with the itemized order, I realized there was a discrepancy on the total amount of my order versus what was charged to my credit card. There was a 3.5% difference. I questioned the cashier regarding this discrepancy, and she then pointed to a note that was stuck on the plastic shield in front of the cash register area. Apparently, if you use a credit card for your purchase, there's an extra 3.5% charge but if you use cash, you don't have that charge. I didn't make any extra fuss about it only because I needed to get my parents home; however, I was not at all happy with not being told this upfront. At the very least, this note on that plastic shield could have been pointed out for me to review before placing my order. I should not have had to find out about it after questioning a discrepancy to then be shown a note on a plastic shield. When you are at a fast food restaurant, you don't arbitrarily read stuff that's sticking on plastic shields or anywhere else for that matter. It should be up to the cashier to make mention about any changes to their policies or practices. As far as I am concerned, this is a very shady practice. I rated this restaurant with three stars and not lower because the food was good. The shrimps were cooked perfectly, and the buffalo sauce was fabulous! I always enjoy their hush puppies. The rice was okay. My parents enjoyed their grilled flounder and grilled bone-in pork chops. The portion sizes for all meals were a bit smaller than expected though. I don't like feeling like I was deceived or taken advantaged of. Not having that 3.5% highlighted to me at the time of my order feels very deceitful. I left feeling like I was taken advantage of. Not sure when/if I will return to this restaurant.