Amazing!! From Michigan and every year we come and make this a stop!! The chicken is fabulous and the tacos and empanadas!!! read more

We've been dining here while on vacation since 2017. It serves up some of the best Peruvian chicken in the area. The prior owner took real pride in his business. Fortunately, the new owners do too. As always, I ordered the authentic tacos; however,the cilantro they contained was mostly yellow. Otherwise, they were okay. Still what has mostly impressed me over the years was the general freshness of everything. The empanadas were still tasty, as were the chicken, black beans and rice. It seems that the place has been refreshed a bit by the new ownership. Of course, prices have increased significantly too. Overall, the food is still good, the new owners are very friendly and we still like this place and hope to return again next summer. read more

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This was a nice place for us to stop and have a quick lunch. Portions are very generous and the food tasted very nice. The 2 bowls of rice and beans were very tasty, and the portions were generous again. We also ordered empanadas, but I didn't like them too much. I was expecting to be more Peruvian. The ambiance is okay as well as the service. If you are in the area, definitely stop by and share your experiences. Happy meals. read more

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2026 update: we look forward to coming here every year and every year we're just as happy at the first time. Absolutely worth the repeat visits! The food is so fresh and delicious. The burritos are huge and filling. The plantains are a must and the chicken is so flavorful. Honestly we haven't had anything that we haven't loved. read more

MMM Que Rico - Chicken burrito, beef empanadas - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

The food was amazing. We had the Peruvian chicken, rice, fried yucca, and empanadas. Some of the best food we've had in our trip. Would definitely recommend. The service was great. Very welcoming ambiance. read more

MMM Que Rico - Front of building - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

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Great food! We ordered carryout and everything was delicious, especially the empanadas. Highly recommend if you're in the Calabash area.

Great food, service and friendly staff. Consistent fast service and quality. One of our favorites.

Another delicious meal at Mmm Que Rico! Clean and inviting restaurant, friendly staff and great service. The chicken is delicious and well seasoned, the yellow rice is great, and the sauces are amazing! read more

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Was not impressed with the food the place was ok. The service was good will go back if in the area but it won't be my first choice.

Best place around !!! Sweet family owned business. Best chicken around!! Try the chicken burrito! This is our go to place for lunch and dinner read more

Great empanadas, both chicken and beef. We will be back to try the rest of the menu soon.

On vacation and was craving Peruvian chicken. This place has decent reviews. It's very clean, staff is pleasant and plenty of seating. We ordered a whole chicken with 3 sides( yucca, Cole slaw, salad) as well as black beans w/ rice. The food came out hot and looked amazing. The chicken left little to be desired. Not seasoned well at all. The sides were good though. I'll come back and try other menu items, just not the chicken. read more

Amazing food. We do take out and the efficiency is outstanding. Don't ever hesitate about the food here! You will love it! read more

Loved my assortment of tacos. Got my son to try a Tamales. Chicken was good. Would return for tacos. read more

MMM Que Rico - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

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Excellent South American food! The owners are always there working the cashier or creating masterpieces in the kitchen! Great warm friendly people! Not from the area but will definitely make this a regular stop when nearby!! read more

We had the lomo saltado. It was delicious. The yucca fries were on point! We will definitely return. It has broiled chicken and Mexican food as well. read more

Came in on my lunch break for my first time. Staff was super nice and the Maracuyá juice " passion fruit" was really nice. Food portions are great. Would definitely recommend read more

MMM Que Rico - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

Fantastic food great atmosphere a must try by all . Great waiter service .The menu has a great variety of different types food and drinks.

Incredible! We came because of the great reviews. Now we're leaving one ourselves. We had rotisserie chicken, Carne Asada tacos and a pork tamal. Can't tell you which was our favorite. We will definitely come again when we come back into town. read more

MMM Que Rico - Rotisserie 1/4 Chicken (Dark w/2 sides), carne asada tacos - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

3.75 for food rounded up to a solid 4 for this family-owned small business. I love that they have brought a new cuisine to Calabash. Calabash is known for seafood, but some of us frequent visitors like having other options! The restaurant is a no-frills eat-in or take-out place, great for tourists grabbing something to eat on their way back from the beach or anyone who wants some good rotisserie chicken. The line was semi-long but moved fast. Parks outside were scarce and someone was waiting for me to move when I left with my takeout (usually a sign that a place has good food). As for the food, the rotisserie chicken was very juicy and flavorful; it passed my eighty year old mom's taste test. The rice and beans were okay. If I visit again, I'd like to try the tres leches (which was sold out when I was there) and some of the other sides. read more

fabulous flavors. you won't be disappointed. friendly. fast. reasonably priced. a calabash favorite.

It was a very good Peruvian food hands down if your looking for a good taco empanadas chicken burritos and rice I request here

The food never disappoints. It is always full of fresh flavor and is a favorite of our family, even though it is not near our home or work. For years, we have been going out of our way to dine here 8-12 times per year. Today I have to share my experience to recognize the exceptional PEOPLE. For the first time ever we ordered takeaway. As we began dinner at home we realized one of the three dinners was missing. We called the restaurant and they confirmed part of our order was still there, due to a distraction behind the counter they did not hand us the second bag & we did not look in the bag before departing. When the error was discovered the owner did not hesitate to asked for our address, and took the time to drive one dinner 20 minutes to correct the error. He was kind and apologized for the mistake. I cannot express how his act of kindness touched me during such a challenging time. What the person on the phone did not know is that we ordered take out from Mmm Que Rico because we could not face sitting in a restaurant but really needed a home cooked meal. Our father, a regular over the years at Mmm Que Rico, was admitted into a long term care facility. For 13 days our family spent all day and night in the ICU then the nursing home getting him settled. We drove 30 minutes out of way to treat ourselves to a dinner from Mmm Que Rico. I nearly cried when I got home to find only my dinner was missing. I could not believe that anyone would take the time to drive one meal 20 minutes and politely say 'it was our mistake, we wanted to make it right.' At a very difficult time for our family this small act of courtesy meant the world and won the loyalty and praise of our family for as long as we continue to live in the area. Thank you, Mmm Que Rico. read more

This place would get a solid 5 stars if it wasn't 300 miles away from me. lol Awesome chicken and empanadas. Great food clean restaurant. And friendly staff. I know Calabash is known for seafood but you can't pass up Mm que Rico read more

This place has gone downhill. It used to be great. The empanadas are much smaller, they used to have nice flaky crust. These were soggy. And they gave me a verde , green sauce that was salty it could wilt a cactus. Maybe I came on a off day, however I won't be back. read more

MMM Que Rico - Very small, not like they used to be. - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

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Are you kidding me? This isn't a taco...it's way beyond and so simple. I almost don't want to do a review, it's easy to get in and don't want that to change...but it's been a standard favorite for four years. Get the pork taco. Trust me. read more

Sometimes you just want some good roast chicken. Or if you're like me, that sometimes is all-the-time. In this case we crossed state lines just to have the Peruvian version (one of the better versions from my perspective). It didn't disssapoint either. The chicken was perfectly cooked and delicious. They didn't volunteer the green sauce (we had to ask) which is a bit annoying, but that sauce makes all the difference. Very tasty... read more

Food was delicious. Tamales were spiced well. Potatoes and rice were perfectly cooked. The fresh made drinks completed the meal. Had the flan it was a treat. If your looking for authentic tamales make your way they. Looking to go back. Service was good and friendly. read more

MMM Que Rico - Tamales pork/Chicken nice spice and flavor.Boiled potatoes perfectly cooked. Yellow rice and mango drink. - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

Their Peruvian rotisserie chicken is a local favorite. I enjoy the white beans as a side dish. Beef burrito was huge, you'd better be hungry! read more

Love the food; love the beverages. Not your typical Mexican ambiance. No brainer going back.

This amazing little Spanish restaurant is so unique! The food is very amazing, and very authentic, if you're looking for something completely different. There is not another restaurant like this one with such great quality of food in the entire Horry County, SC/Brunswick County, NC! We have enjoyed this place several times over the past year and highly recommend it for when you're ready to enjoy this authentic Spanish deliciousness! read more

The food is FABULOUS. Husband loves the 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (depending on how hungry he is) rice and seasoned green beans. I love the beef and/or chicken tacos. The beef empanadas are delicious. Their chimichurri sauce makes it all delicious!! Love to go there once a week. read more

Roasted chicken, empanadas and chicken tamales absolutely amazing!! Fresh food and friendly family business!

We enjoyed the carne asada sandwich and fried yucca. My companion ordered their tacos. And, I had their taco salad. Everything can be made to order your way. They have vegan options. The empanadas were tasty. Recommend. read more

Gosh, I'll admit, I'm the pickiest person and a huge clean freak. I was so thrilled to find this family-run establishment down the street from my parents' home. It's clean and the food is exceptional! The staff is outstanding too! The only negative is the are closed on the weekends ugh. I'm craving the tacos right now!!! A+! read more

The food was the best I really enjoyed the burrito it was big but really worth it the service was very good your food gets cooked under 10 min read more

As usual this establishment doesn't disappoint. I had lunch here once again this week and I understand why Yelp rated them #28 in the country amongst Mexican Restaurants. My girlfriend loves their chicken quesadilla so that is what she had. I had the beef tacos which were new to me. The meat in the taco marinade and seasoning are so great. The owner spent time talking to us as he always does. I also love talking with his wife. They take great care in making sure their customer's love the food. This is my second favorite restaurant in Calabash and it should be yours too. Do not go in thinking that this is your Americanized chips and salsa Mexican place. This is South America at it's finest. If it is your first time the only thing you need to try is the rotisserie chicken and sides. Lunch time might be difficult because they are so busy. Just wait in line and enjoy the incredible chicken. read more

Food is great, service is great, very clean facility. I stop by for carryout mainly. I would definitely recommend...Peruvian chicken has a wonderful flavor. Try something different. read more

Whole chicken has a great flavor. Along with the sides offered, it makes for wonderful family dinner. Empanadas are especially delicious. So glad they're located close to sunset beach. read more

Had a delicious dinner. The chicken soup, empanada, and roast chicken /with sauce and plantains were all terrific. Everyone was so nice too. What a lucky find. Thank you. read more