Mr. Jack's deserves more business. We were the only lunch patrons at 1pm on a nice Friday. Can a restaurant of any type last long with no foot traffic at all? Gotta wonder and its a shame. Peruvian chicken is not gourmet, or a table-clothed dining affair. It's a small cut above fast food. Picture quasi-Latin American Panera without being quite as healthful. Mr. Jack's does what they do well. Service with a smile, super-prompt and tasty enough. Everything was warm enough; nothing was not, which was okay. Two of us had lunch, with tax and tip, for about $33 including canned soda. Hard to beat the taste for that price. The local manager is quite pleasant and friendly too; always a plus. read more

Got takeout the other day. I seem to only order the same thing every time I come here. The only changeup I make is the sides. I either go black beans and rice or yuca fries and cole slaw. One day I'll try something else. The chicken and sides are solid. I've only visited for lunch carryout so I can't say much about the service or ambiance. If you have a craving for Peruvian chicken, this place will handle that urge. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - 1/2 chicken with rice and beans. I poured the green sauce on for an additional kick. - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

The service was quick and the food was good. I was in the area waiting for my daughter and noticed Mr. Joc Peruvian chicken. I've seen it a few times and had been wanting to give it a try. Today was that day. It was pretty easy, not very crow when I went inside to order. There was no weight at all, and I placed my order at the carryout counter. I just ordered a half of chicken with green beans and fried plantains. The guy behind the counter was pretty friendly and told me my order will be ready within five minutes. It was prepared and ready as promised. I took it as Kary out so I didn't eat it until I got home. I don't live too far away, so the food was still pretty hot. The chicken was moist and flavorful. String beans were a little bit bland, but I won't hold that against them. Everything else was Delicious. I will definitely stop here again and try some of their other menu items. On my way out, I saw that they actually carry pupusa so I want to give them a try one day. read more

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Completely underwhelmed. I went because I had seen great reviews, especially of their burger. I got the burger and ceviche. The burger seemed like what you would get for a kid at a theme park. Small, overcooked pre-made patty. Tasteless. The lettuce was fresh. The ceviche was the plainest I have ever had. For the single food, aside from guinea pig, that Peruvians are known for, it was sad. In Peru, you can get it on almost every corner in a city. They are proud of it. It is exciting and fresh, every cart is unique. This was fish, onions and lime juice. There are too many places that try much harder for me to go back to Jack's read more

Been here a handful of times. Seems like each time it got worse and worse. Place is very clean. Service ok. Good tasting food but portions have gone down each and every time, most noticeably last time. Will give them more more shot before I don't return. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

The chicken was really good and freshly made! Crispy skin and juicy inside Plantains, yuca fries were good Liked the mild and spicy sauces too Would definitely go back I thought it was better than Sardis which I think is going down hill a bit read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

SKIP THE USUAL BORING THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND BUY SOME DELICIOUS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. My mom is 92 years old. She never tasted sweet potato fries until today November 27, 2024. This was my first time experience! Say good bye to boring fast food and say hello to Peruvian rotisserie chicken, sweet potato fries & fried rice! read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - Rotisserie Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries and Fried Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

The food is amazing! Everything we've tried has been plentiful and tasty. The staff is friendly and helpful especially when choosing sauces. I do find that their mild items still pack a punch in the spice department though. I knocked off a star because their online ordering system is often down as well as their phones. I prefer to order and pick up on my way home to save time and I've been unable to do that several times due to the glitches. Other than that, it would be a solid 5-stars. read more

Excellent good and service. The chicken is juicy and very tasty. Best Brussel sprouts anywhere. Highly recommended.

This is your typical Peruvian chicken restaurant with additional options. Unlike others their menu is simple and easy to read. You are not overwhelmed with tons of other options. I think those who think their menu is overwhelming have never been to others restaurants like this. Since their menu was easy to read we decided to try something other than the standard rotisserie chicken. My husband got the cheesesteak steak he said it was the softest bread he has ever had. It was really fresh bead and super tasty. What a great surprise. The flautas were ok, although tasty nothing spectacular. The cheesesteak was definitely the highlight of what we ordered. read more

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Yummy food and it's super easy to get to and You won't regret trying it. The checkin is really really really good read more

Great tender and well-seasoned half chicken. The spices were complex and served the protein well. The brussels sprouts were 20% less cooked than I prefer. The fried plaintains were soft, caramelized, and excellent. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - Half Chicken and two sides - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Chicken tastes really good. Brussels and plantains were good and we would order those again. Cornbread is insanely overpriced. $4 for a small piece. Maccoroni and cheese was flavorless and honestly the worst maccoroni I've had from a restaurant. You could buy Stouffer's and it would taste a lot better. The chipotle replica bowls are decent but I probably wouldn't recommend them. The rotisserie chicken is great though. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - $4 for a single piece of corn bread. Tasted like the packs they sell at the bakery section of a grocery store. - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

This place definitely has potential to be awesome and I came here knowing that they have only opened for a few days and there are probably kinks to work out. I'm just excited an option like this even exist in Eldersburg! I called in my order because I knew it'll be busy, the call took a few times for it to go through and the lady was about to hang up on me after my order and I had to ask if they remembered my name, she said yes but my order wasn't in when I arrived to the place. Again, no dings, they're just getting started and trying to get their bearings! I also couldn't pay over the phone. Let's just start with the chicken... the chicken was SO juicy!!! I grew up eating Peruvian chicken weekly where these chicken joints is on every other block. I would say that the skin has the right seasoning and flavoring but the seasoning doesn't go beyond the skin. Nothing some of the yellow and green sauce won't fix I suppose. I want to say that my favorite chicken place goes heavy in the cavity of the chicken with the seasoning as well so maybe that's something for Mr. Jack to consider. For sides, we got black beans and fried plantains. This was really where the disappointment kicked in, black beans were salty and tasted like canned beans with a load of salt. I've never had plantains as charred as these and had to pick out the extremely hard and burnt pieces but otherwise they were good. The menu is slightly overwhelming. Part of me wished that they offered less options and focused on their chicken and perfecting their sides. Part of me is excited these options are available to try since Eldersburg isn't exactly screaming diversity when it comes to food options. I'm for sure gonna be back a few weeks later once things are more settled to try their signature dishes. read more

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A long awaited opening given that we need more eatery options in E-burg besides pizza places, and MSG laden national chains. I believe the food selection Mr Jack offers is unique to the area and true to the Latin / Caribbean theme advertised. The staff is friendly but it is obvious that they are in need of getting the kinks worked out. The order process is cafeteria style which is somewhat disappointing - it would be better if they offered table service so that you are not in line trying to figure out what is what from a giant menu overhead. I love rotisserie style chicken but have to say that I found this one primarily salty and on the dry side and then the yuca froes were fresh but lacked salt. In my opinion the portion sizes are small for the prices charged. I am certain that improvements will come as they refine their processes. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - the front of the restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

I decided I wanted Peruvian style sauce to go with my home cooked chicken dinner. On my way home I pulled into a shopping center I was familiar with that advertised a Peruvian chicken spot. From Liberty Road I had to circle to the back of the parking lot to find the business. Once inside i was warmly greeted and decided to try some plantains as I asked about the price of the sauce cups adjacent to the register. I was provided one hot and one mild sauce on the house with the purchase of my side. The plantains were delicious and I'm glad I decided to stop. But after dinner I did rethink the cost for a large side which totaled in upwards of $7. I like to follow the "it cost what it cost" motto but I also know $7 worth of plantains in the supermarket would have supplied me with several lbs versus the container I left with. All in all, I would probably return (the sauce was delicious) to try other menu items. read more

Food is delicious. Nice portion size. Clean, well lit, and inviting atmosphere. Service was friendly, polite, and fast.

I really hope that management sees this and most of the other 'not so great' reviews and decides to focus on training their staff in hospitality, that they make slight changes in how they prepare the food in addition to some menu changes, because I really wanted to like this place. I've been looking forward to coming here since it opened, and we finally had the chance to this evening. However, I'm disappointed in our experience. The first thing we saw when we walked in was an extremely overwhelming/confusing menu and ordering process. They could literally remove half of the menu and it wouldn't be missed. We walked in and ordered a 1/2 chicken with rice/green beans, a side salad, a chicken and cheese sub with no mayo and 2 drinks for $30. The entire ordering process with the staff was terribly disorganized. I had to call for the attention of the person making my order saying "excuse me" a few times to get the things I wanted. I asked for feta on my salad multiple times and they looked at me and said "I don't see it here, I don't know where it is". So, no feta on my $4.75 mini 1/2 cup of mediocre salad. We also noticed that the fries were "pre-made" and taken out with tongs from a serving bucket like the other sides but, more on that later in the review. The half chicken was okay, although I've had much better experiences at other Peruvian chicken places. The rice and green beans were very good but the portions were small. The chicken cheesesteak is described on the menu as "a hefty serving of chicken, provolone cheese, peppers, onions and mayo served on a fresh roll". Unfortunately they made a mistake with our sub order and added lettuce and tomato on a bun that looked shredded. So, when I brought up the issue, they looked at me like it was ridiculous that I brought the order back to be exchanged for the correct one. The staff said "okay well then what do you want me to do with the fries" and I responded "I have no idea, just give me the order I paid for". It seemed like it was our fault that the order was wrong. They then brought out a fresh sub, and I politely asked if there was indeed supposed to be lettuce and tomato on the sub because we didn't see it on either the paper nor the board menu. They responded with "I don't know, maybe they just added it because normally a lot of other people do". I then heard them talking about us and our order in the kitchen and laughing. Then we tasted the small-portioned fries and they were under cooked/soggy. The sub was okay, nothing special. We ate our food and left with a bad taste in our mouths. I just think it's extremely disorganized with clearly undertrained staff and there are a few kinks in the menu that should be ironed out, in addition to how they prepare their food. It's pretty obvious that most of the food is pre-cooked and re-heated. With Covid playing a big factor in the restaurant business right now, I do understand that things happen - however; based off of some other reviews I read, it seems as if my experience isn't too far off of what others have experienced, and that nothing has been done to rectify it. I'm sorry to say that I doubt we will be back again. read more

Food was delicious. The staff was so so very polite. The Brussels sprouts are amazing. My very picky child ate half a chicken, it's that good. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - Half chicken, Mac and Cheese, Brussels sprouts and green beans - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Best chicken in Eldersburg and I strongly encourage giving Jack's a try. The food is always fresh and they've never disappointed me. I order here quite frequently as it is a quick walk away from my work. You can get prices for large servings, so come visit while hungry. They've really got a bit of everything and the menu is pretty dynamic - even picky eaters and children could find something great and thoroughly enjoy it. The staff are exceptionally kind and motivated to help. I've never had a less-than-superb experience with them. read more

They Just opened up and I know it'll take awhile to get the swing of things which is what I wish people would understand before leaving a bad review. They have been overwhelmed with business since opening day. We had lunch there over the weekend. I got the jack brasa Chicken sandwich and it was incredible. The chicken is very juicy and flavorful. My only complaint is I wish I got more fries with my entree but I understand it was a bit chaotic in there. Will definitely be eating there again. read more

The first time I ordered from Mr. Jacks it was just after they opened & wasn't very happy with the food we ordered. I waited a few months and decided to try it again knowing there are always kinks when opening a restaurant. I am SO happy I gave it another go. The food was so flavorful. They give great portions, I always have left overs! I love the Peruvian Chicken & would eat my body weight in chaufa rice!!! read more

We ordered their whole chicken dinner with two sides (cornbread and fried plantain) and we loved the flavors. It's definitely a good alternative to fried chicken that seems to be plentifully offered in the area. Next time I order, I will definitely do call ahead since walk-ins have to wait for around 15 minutes for the food. It's a good meal that feeds the entire family if you don't have enough time to cook. read more

The food is OK, but nothing too special. The french fries taste frozen and the Brussels sprouts are way over-seasoned. Be warned - they charge an undisclosed credit card fee of 3%. I did not see this anyone on the menu but saw it when I checked my receipt. read more

This restaurant doesn't know what it wants to be. If you are calling yourself a Peruvian restaurant, why do you want to sell tacos, burritos and wings? It's just a long menu with mediocre food. Nothing impressive. read more

Mr. Jack Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken - 2. 1/2 Chicken and 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Even if the food is good there,(Im so upset I havent eaten yet) II had bad service, the system of getting your food was confusing (and this is after I ordered ahead). Then finally they got the order wrong. I called ahead and they took my name and told me twenty minutes. My order was not confusing it was a 9 piece with three sides. It's one of their standard meals. I got there after the twenty minutes and it was some what busy. There was no sign saying pivk up here. There was only an ill placed sign saying if your ordering chicken stay in this line if not go to the register. There was no line at the register. No social distancing of any sort just a group of people all trying to get to the register while trying to barely hear their number. When it was finally my turn my food was not ready. I still had to wait (no big deal) i got back into the crush and waited. Finally I got called and I could see the woman putting my food into the bag. I saw 9 peices go in and only two sides. So I said I think your missing a side. My responce was an eye roll while see went into the fridge and got my third side. I then had to ask for sauce and I guess I looked wrong and she was offended because I asked for the side because she asked me what kind and gave me one each when I saw he offer the lady just before me and then give her several. To add insult to the injury of this whole thing I love these chicken places and I ordered plantains which are my favorite. When she reached down to get my third side it was black beans which I hadnt order and they forgot my plantains. It really makes me sad because I love these kind of places. read more

I've ordered the food once and it was okay. So why the 1 star? I do not like shady practices, nor do I like witnessing poor hygiene practices. 2 weeks ago I ordered a medium container of aji amarillo (so yummy) I was told the med would cost $5, a lg $10..I thought it was a bit steep but I really wanted it. I returned today to purchase it again and was told a med $4, lg $7. So which one is it $5/10 or $4/7?!? Was I cheated out of my $ the 1st visit?? Further, please train your employees on proper hand hygiene and glove usage based on current OSHA Compliance standards. 1-Do not wear the same gloves to collect payment, then return to handling food. Gloves used to handle food should be removed, collect payment, then don clean gloves to continue food service. 2-clean gloves should be worn while handling food and fingernails should be the proper length, not long and pointed. I won't be returning because of these reasons. read more

I was really excited to have a Peruvian chicken entity opening up here in Eldersburg as food choices here are basic at best. Been to Mr. Jacks 4 times. All were disappointing. The Peruvian chicken is lightly spiced compared to Lima or Chicken Rico. I really like fried Yucca but DO NOT order it from here as it is always cold amd a grease sponge. I tried a $17.00 fried seafood dish which I had been wanting to try. It was to have shrimp, fish, squid. What I paid for and what I received were night and day different than the menu portrayal, not to mention the small portion. Their Inca bowl is real good and tacos are OK. I have gave this place 4 trieS and everytime I order, something does not come as ordered. Most of the staff do not speak English and if the owner is not present.. good luck! I wish them well and hopefully they will get better but for now....I done! read more

The chicken is delish but my favorite thing is the Brussels sprouts!! I'd get an entire plate of that if I could. So many options, even if you don't like chicken! read more

I'm not sure why Mr. Jack thinks his rotisserie chicken is so good?!? Don't get me wrong, it tastes okay, but why would anyone pay THREE times the price for a rotisserie chicken I can easily get just as good from the local grocery stores? read more

This place has amazing food. My husband and I are pretty picky when it comes to new places but Mr. Jack hit it out of the park. It appears as though they saw the reviews about bad service and have made some changes because we had an awesome experience. They seem to have worked out the kinks of starting a new restaurant during Covid because the food was hot, the staff was welcoming and the food tasted GREAT! We highly recommend!! read more

This place is very good! If you want chicken fixed the old fashioned way I suggest choose the home made platter. You can choose up two two sides- hubby love the roasted Brussels sprouts- I usually choose the chicken tacos... they are awesome! You can choose shrimp though- but do save room for the dessert- the type I had was like a little donut covered in cream. They do have outdoor seating when it's warmer.. and the bathrooms are fine. Say hi to the owner Rosa who took a chance to set this up during a pandemic. Come on out to give this place a try... you won't be disappointed! read more

Love Peruvian Chicken! Definitely some kinks to work out but overall was pretty good. Got the 1/4 chicken white with rice, black beans and green beans. Kids got steak tacos and hubby got 1/2 chicken with coleslaw and yucca. Coleslaw was not good at all. Chicken meals were quick to get ready but waited 30 minutes for the tacos. Will be back for sure. read more

Yummy-ish but didn't listen to my order. Ordered guac ($2.00 extra) and no black beans. In my bowl I got ALL black beans, maybe 4 pieces of chicken and no guac. It was pretty good but I am disappointed for how much I paid. We ordered at the check out counter, instead of chipotle style, which I did not prefer. The more I eat the more I don't want to because of the absurd amount of beans. :( read more

Peruvian chicken is one of my favorite meals and Mr Jacks does not disappoint! We come here at least once a week and always get it for when we host parties as well. We have also catered lunch for our kids teachers with it too. Affordable, fast and delicious. 10/10. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open up and my first visit was not so good! The staff was nice.. However I ordered the chicken of course but it was super salty! It literally took my craving away! Maybe they still need to work on their seasoning because they just opened up! Fried yucca was good! Cornbread was good as well! read more

Very friendly service combined with fresh & flavorful food. I tried the Pollo Saltado. It was excellent, but I'm going to try something else next time because their menu is so extensive. Definitely give them a try! read more

Rotisserie chicken - 5 stars. With chicken like this, I don't know why this restaurant only has 3 and 1/2 stars right now on Yelp. Chaufa rice - 5 stars. I've never had this before... it's like Chinese fried rice, but Peruvian :) So good! Llomo saltado - There's a flavor in the sauce that I don't recognize and don't love; fries were a little undercooked. Not the best llomo saltado I've ever had, but still good. Definitely going back! read more

I tend to use Sardi's as the benchmark for all Peruvian chicken restaurants. Overall, Mr. Jack was pretty good. My complaint. The food needed a little more seasoning salt. I hope that the early reviews complaining of too much salt weren't the reason for this. The chicken was perfectly cooked. Not over cooked. Not undercooked. It needed a little more flavor to the skin. What it had was fine, just more of it. I had the black beans. I liked them. They were quite good. I also had the roasted potatoes. As with the chicken, it needed more salt. I like my roasted potatoes to have a crispy skin but I won't knock them on this as they have to sit in the warming tray. I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could. Overall I am happy and will return. read more

Best chicken around for sure. I go here at least once a week. Never been a huge rotisserie style chicken fan, but this place has changed my mind. read more