We ordered a ton of food for lunch the day before our wedding and it was a crowd pleaser! Super…read morefresh, vibrant, well seasoned, and delivered quickly! I really liked the mixed ceviche. My now husband loved the the half chicken

To start the food was okay, the service was good as well, but what really surprised me was the…read morebill. DO NOT give your credit card until you see the bill , that's what happened to me, they without asking you charged your in your Credit card you 18% "gratuity"( tip) it's in the bill when they bring the bill with your credit card besides, in the same bill not even happy to take your money immediately they leave a space to put a suggested tip(another tip}, yes another tip, so the owner thinks that we should pay the waiter or waitress salary. The BS excuse from the manager was to say that : one day a big group came and they did not leave tips " perhaps did not pay the second tip " and for that reason the impose to take from customer's credit card 18% in advance without permission as a tip as soon as you give you Credit Card and I can not imagine how many innocent people fell for it , especially the ones that have some drinks, that do not notice or read their bill , the will be paying again the " tip number 2", it could be 24% or 28% . This is illegal. So as the ley says in Maryland you as a customer can do: 1. . Ask the manager for changing or removing from the bill that 18% and as the majority of restaurants put the suggested tips normally at the bottom from 13% up and give the tip as you want , and make a line for the second tip if they just modify the first tip as you suggested and not remove the "the second one" . if they don't want to do it proceed as follows: Call 410‑321‑4067 to request a form / Call the police. Office of the State Prosecutor All the information you can find in internet, and you can ask for someone that speaks Spanish if English is not your language. . The CPD will review your complaint, assign a mediator if appropriate, and may take enforcement action if the business violates Maryland law Small Claims Court If the amount is under $5,000, you can sue in small claims court without a lawyer. This is a legal remedy if other methods fail 5. Evidence to Support Your Case Gather: Receipts showing the advance tip charge.

Welp! I was a little disappointed in the food. However, the service was impeccable. I ordered to go…read moreso I was greeted by the hostess. She was very friendly. It was awesome because my food was ready as soon as I arrived. The food was less than desirable for me. I or few red the 1/4 Peruvian chicken with rice and plantains. The chicken was a little tough however, it was seasoned well. The rice was delicious and cooked to perfection. I did not enjoy the plantains as they were not soft. They possibly weren't ripe enough. I wish I would've enjoyed the food bcs it's in a prime location and I can walk there from my residence. The ambiance was great. Music was playing in the background. The establishment was very clean. Overall, I had a decent experience. I would return and possibly try a different dish.

Wow! Despite the name, at least 1/3 of the menu was perfect for someone who is a pescatarian. The…read moremixed seafood dishes--or just shrimp, fish, squid alone--were copious and varied, saucy, fried, or even on ceviche form. The seafood was fresh and tender, and the onions that came with practically everything was an especially good complement to the fried dishes. Our party of 7, including 2 very hungry adolescents, were fully fed at a very fair price even after tip. The trio or duo options were perfect for us to be able to try a greater variety of dishes without committing to a large portion of one thing. The tacu tacu was a nice surprise that I had never tasted before. The crispy rice and bean cake soaked up the delicious sauce perfectly while maintaining its crispiness on the edges. Well done! We are looking forward to the next time we can come back and try more of the dishes. The service was prompt and attentive, the interiors clean and inviting. I can't wait to go back!

Someone at my job gave me a zucchini pupusa from there and it was absolutely delicious with the…read morecurtido! The next day I had my husband pick up more for me including the jalapeño pupusa. The only weird thing was the salsa I got was really watered down. I was surprised. I think that's an accident because everything else was amazing! Recommend.

When I tell u this place has the worst svc if Anywhere in Germantown. I just went to get some…read moreNachos and OMG..... it's been about 30 min now and still no Food..... #I only ordered Nachos..... sheesh

The sudado de pescado is EXCELLENT!!! Lots of options for Peruvian seafood. Portion sizes were…read moregenerous and the service quick and attentive.

The food was disappointing. The steaks were tough, the rice was undercooked and flavorless, and the…read morecalamari was dry and didn't taste fresh. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. The service, however, was excellent.

Enrique was our server and is the best! His attention to detail and service is amazing! If you come…read moreto eat here, you will want to ask to be seated with him as your server. The food was well prepared and is always great! Honestly, the food is great, but the service is the cherry on top and makes the experience wonderful.

I went here a couple of times in the past month -- my family and I love it! The service is amazing…read moreand the plates are always delicious. There is a good variety from traditional Peruvian chicken to ceviche, asados, and tallarín. Lots of in restaurant diners as well as to-go orders. Ample seating for small groups or larger ones. Will be returning!

Good grilled chicken and li live their friend rice and cassava I will definitely recommendread more

Overall: delicious Peruvian food, fair prices, large portion sizes, fast-casual ambiance, fine…read moreservice, with single-stall gendered restrooms and no changing table I'm a big fan of Peruvian food and I love when you can order family style. It makes eating out much for affordable and you can try more things. The chicken was juicy and flavorful but the skin was still crisped to perfection. The plantains, French fries, veggies and tres leches were all on point. I'm not a huge Mac and cheese fan, but my family devoured it. The music was loud, the tables were clean, the employees were kind, and our food came out fast. Thank goodness for the internet because I would have never thought to visit this place from the looks of it outside, but it definitely exceeded my expectations and I left feeling happy and full. I loved the spice of the green sauce and the yellow one was tasty too.

I love Don Pollo! I seem to live really close to one every time I move Their Peruvian chicken is…read morejust sooo tasty and you can smell just how good it tastes from the moment you step through the door. The staff greeted me when I walked in and took my order right away. I didn't have to wait long for my order. I ordered their Half chicken with two sides. My two sides were Chaufa rice and plantains! While the sides were really good, The star of the show, without a doubt, is their Peruvian chicken. Marinated to perfection with a blend of Peruvian spices and slow-roasted to achieve that golden, crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy and flavorful. Portion sizes are generous! I ate this meal for dinner and then lunch the next day! This location also has parking right out front and you can sit inside to eat if you want. They have small tables that are minimally decorated. Overall, will be back here again!

I was looking for a quick place for lunch and the siren call of Peruvian chicken reeled me in. I've…read morenever been to Don Pollo as I usually go to Sardi's, but this was perfect. The food came out quick and was a great price. The chicken blew my mind- moist, tasty, hot, just perfect. I loved the plantains too. I ate in the restaurant which was clean and the staff were so nice. Highly recommend!

the food was great ESPECIALLY THE BEAN AND CHEESE PUPUSAS AND MANGO DRINK the service was fast…read morequick and very efficient these workers are great! and I feel like this place should get bigger they are great they have success coming also I love this places vibe it has Mexican and Central American music with chill vibes and the workers really make you feel welcomed.

1/5 Unfortunately,…read morethis place was a huge disappointment. Honestly, the customer service made the entire experience worse. We came in smiling, excited, and ready to spend money trying a new Mexican spot. Instead, we quickly got the impression that our business was an inconvenience. Let's start with the prices. I ordered a maracuyá (passion fruit) drink for $4.19, and my husband ordered a cranberry drink for $4.19. Neither is refillable, which I normally wouldn't even complain about, but that's over $8 for two basic non-alcoholic drinks. For perspective, I buy the maracuyá drink mix at the Mexican market for less than $5, and that one package makes at least FIVE drinks this size. I'm saying this mostly because they were making money off of us. They brought us chips and salsa when we sat down. Most Mexican restaurants around here offer unlimited chips and salsa, so when we finished the first basket, we asked for another. He brought it. After bringing our drinks, however, the man helping us took forever to come back to take our food order. Another staff member repeatedly walked around us like we were invisible. Eventually, we had to WAVE HIM DOWN just to place our order. We ordered chile con queso WITH BEEF, exactly as it was labeled on the menu, along with chile relleno with beef. The queso arrived WITH NO BEEF. We very kindly pointed out that the beef was missing. Instead of simply saying, "Oh, sorry about that," and correcting it, he seemed confused and started going back and forth with us about it. We asked for the menu because we knew what we had ordered. He took the cheese dip away, went toward the kitchen, and then YELLED across the restaurant to us that it would be $9.36. My husband responded that was fine because THAT WAS WHAT WE ORDERED. Then somehow the chips became another issue. When our almost $10 queso dip came back, there were NO CHIPS brought with it. When we asked about chips, he responded with an attitude that he wasn't going to give us any more. My husband, genuinely confused at this point, asked how exactly he was supposed to eat the queso. With a spoon??? Well, apparently so, because the man came back with another basket of chips... AND A SPOON. You seriously can't make this stuff up. And that really sums up the experience. Restaurants make mistakes. That wasn't the problem. It was the attitude, the lack of attentiveness, having to wave someone down just to order, arguing over something clearly listed on the menu, yelling a price across the restaurant, and then acting bothered over providing chips for a nearly $10 DIP. We walked in happy, friendly, and excited to try somewhere new. We left knowing we will never come back. My advice? There are more than enough Mexican restaurants in the Muddy Branch/Gaithersburg area to choose from. Try one of the others. Based on our experience, this place clearly has enough business that making new customers feel welcomed and valued isn't a priority.