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We love this place. The tall Llama is a fun photo opp. If you check their social media, real Llamas make appearances. The sauces add flavor to any dish.
La Cosecha hosts plenty of solid businesses inside the market. I will say you can't go wrong with any of them, despite my 3 star rating for Peruvian Brothers. If it wasn't for the flan, I would've rated this place either 4 or 5 stars. I did enjoy my chicken sandwich and thought the ingredients were pretty refreshing to have. That being said, I thought the flan was off-putting (perhaps it was a one-time thing or maybe I have poor taste in flan). Now that I have tried the majority of shops indoors, I will probably get Peruvian Brothers on occasion. I'm intrigued by their entire menu and will have to give this place another try.
Excellent beef empanadas. Fast service. La Cosecha is a lovely environment. Would love to try again soon!
I stopped by Peruvian Brothers and unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to my expectations. I ordered the half chicken dark with Peruvian rice, and to be honest, both were very bland. The chicken was my biggest disappointment. I was expecting bold seasoning and flavor, but it just didn't deliver. It tasted plain and didn't really stand out in any way. The sauces helped a little and added some flavor, but even with that, it still didn't feel like enough to justify the price. The Peruvian rice was also pretty plain and didn't add much to the meal. For something that cost just under $20, I expected a lot more flavor and overall satisfaction. Based on this experience, I highly recommend not getting the chicken and rice here, especially if you're expecting strong, well-seasoned Peruvian flavors. Maybe other items on the menu taste better, but this particular combo was underwhelming to say the least.
I visited La Cochesa in the union market area for the first time last week, giving a visit to Peruvian Brothers. The fish bowl that I ordered provided a solid mix of protein, grains and vegetables, with a couple of sauces. The food filled me up and was a solid meal for about $20. The fish was slightly dry, so the sauce helped, but overall it was a well balanced meal. La Cochesa had a great ambiance with several food shops and seating to work or socialize.
Yuca fries are SOOOOOO good!!! They need to include more dip though. But will definitely be back!
I recently got Peruvian Brother's take on chicken and waffles for takeout and I enjoyed it. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and I loved the five sauces that came with the dish: an interesting-flavored syrup, butter, two spicy hot sauces, and a salsa verde of sorts. However, I felt the "waffles," which were kind of donut-like, were underwhelming and needed more flavor. I received my order on-time and it came hot with plastic utensils. I recommend Peruvian Brothers if you are in the area!
I love how the spinach & cheese empanada isn't shy with the filling. The price is a bit on the expensive side for the size, definitely meant to be a treat once in a while.
Tried the chicharron sandwhich. Pros: service was super fast and efficient so was great for on the go The sandwich itself wasn't amazing. It was kind of on the drier side and I was a little disappointed. I would definitely eat here again but would just try something else
I stopped by for a chicken empanada, and was really disappointed. It's mostly breading, which was really dry and felt stale. The chicken was also super dry, and the flavor was relatively bland. The sauce it came with was a rather strange hot sauce, which tasted more like a BBQ sauce with a slight spice to it. Overall, really disappointing. Probably wouldn't recommend!
I had a dark chicken leg which came with three sauces. The chicken was very tender and the sauces went well with the chicken.
Peruvian brothers is a local chain in the DMV area stopped in at the La Cosecha location. This is inside a food hall in the union market area. We got an order of their chicken sandwich and a chorizo empanada. They have great hot sauces in fact I got an order of both of their bottles. They put their sweet and tangy hot sauce on their sandwich. Service was fast and the chicken sandwich and empanada were delicious. The chicken wasn't to dry and there was great flavor with their hot sauce. I would definitely come back to this spot.
3 years ago
We had lunch here today. Friendly staff. Great recommendations. Clean. I had the Spinach and cheese empanda...the pastry was light and buttery- amazing flavor. I also fo the plantains - they were perfection! read more
7 years ago
I had the pleasure of trying Peruvian Brothers during GovLoop's Food Trucks of Thanks event. We were offered a meat platter, 2 sides and a drink. That is a lot to offer for free to government workers. I appreciated that they offered to participate in this free event to honor public service. Not many businesses would risk the financial loss to participate. They opened at 11am but I was in line by 10:40am. There was already a line outside of their truck and there was not one outside of the other food truck yet. I considered this to be a good sign. I checked yelp and was right, other people enjoy their food. I got the Pollo, mixed greens with balsamic dressing, and fried plantains. My Pollo had sliced onions on it and I used their homemade medium sauce to top it. That was the extra yumminess that it needed. I saw some of the pics so I knew that the chicken was sliced, but I would have been surprised otherwise. I am generally used to getting a ¼ or 1/2 piece of chicken. I imagine slices are easier to manage than chopping up whole chickens inside of a food truck. It seems like it makes sense space-wise. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate and would order again. I took off 1 star only because my co-worker said it upset her stomach. I have a sensitive stomach and did not have any issues at all. I also think it would be great if there were an easier way to locate the truck? I recommend you give Peruvian Brothers a try. read more
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I experienced Peruvian Brothers' food for the first time this past Friday (the Friday before Labor day) at MarketSW via their food truck. I walked up to place my order and ordered the chicken platter with sides of plantain and rice primavera. The food was sooo disappointing. Unfortunately, this ia the worst Peruvian food I have ever had. It was like no one even tried. The chicken was sliced like sandwich meat (which wasn't the greatest disappointment) and tasted SO salty!! Not in a flavorful way either. It was salty and had a somewhat generic and somewhat unattractive flavor. On the other hand, the rice was so bland! Oh my gosh. The plantains--the 2.5 of them (technical 3)--were the only tasty parts of the meal. I felt extremely cheated since it was my first time as attending MarketSW, and I was looking forward to eating something delicious that night. I ended up not being able to finish the food, it was so bad, and I threw the rest of the salty chicken away, unfortunately. Not again. There are so many better Peruvian places around!! read more
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I ordered their chicharron sandwich, which was amazing. The bread was soft, the meat was tender, and the sauce was a nice addition. read more
Absolutely amazing! Everything was good but I don't know the difference from authentic Peruvian to fusion style. Food was good and cheap + you'll see the construction workers all went there for lunch so they should know something I did not. read more
This review is for the Peruvian Brother's pop up at The Stand in Crystal City. We tried all the empanadas and our favorite was the spinach & cheese, then the chicken, and then the beef. They are all $6 but you can get 2 for $10. You definitely need at least 2 per person because they are not that large. They are kind of expensive but they are very delicious- perfectly crispy, not greasy, and powdered with sugar which was really interesting. They come out hot and fresh with lime wedges and their signature hot sauce. We also got the chicha for $4 which was so fresh and tasty and a must have, along with a $3 cookie for dessert- soft, crumbly, powdered with sugar and filled with soft caramel- yum! Stop by even if it is just for a snack! You won't regret it. read more
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Absolutely takes me back home! The Peruvian Brothers have managed to capture every last detail when it comes to good home peruvian cooking. The flavor profiles are bold and scream Peru! Just as a truck is supposed to bring you that good street fine cuisine, their trucks do exactly that. Empanadas, pan con chicharron, that rocoto sauce! Come'on you can't beat that. And you got that salsa Criolla to add on top. Its flavor BOMB. Hate that I moved to Richmond but blessed to have been able to make it to their spot a couple times. Now they will have their own location at La Cosecha in D.C - that's AH-mazing. Next time I'm in D.C I'll be stopping by for sure. Pics to come read more
I was pleasantly surprised with their sandwich.. I got a chance to try them during food truck Thursday in Crystal city. I decided on The Pan Con Chicharron which is their salted pork tenderloin boiled in peruvian broth then lightly fried in a french roll with sweet potatoes and criolla sauce. I thought $9 was a bit steep for a tiny sandwich, this was my fear since I've never ordered from them before. But it is this a decent sized sandwich with a few thick piece of sliced pork with a few slices of sweet potatoes the criolla sauce gave nice textural contast to the pork and the sandwich as a whole gave this salty sweet vibe. A nice soft french roll served as a good vessel for the sandwich. Overall flavor was pretty good and the hot sauce was kinda vinegary but it did have a nice kick. All and all the sandwich was really good but if you told me more then $9....probably not I do wish it came with an additional side or something to make it a complete meal versus just a sandwich. But a nice change from the norm of food in crystal city. read more
7 years ago
A-OK I got the fish sandwich ($9) and a salad ($4). The sandwich was a hefty size with a big bun, but it's not so much bread that you can't enjoy the sandwich. The sandwich itself was a solid eat, but not life changing. The salad was mixed greens with some pickled onions added. read more
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Ordered a $7 dollar chicken empana. It was a good size, but the dough wasn't fully cooked. The filling was very dry, the sauce it was served with was Texas BBQ sauce. I don't think this is what the Peruvian Brothers had in mind. read more
2 years ago
Three and a quarter stars. I visited just before the end of lunchtime, so I'm not surprised that they were completely tapped out on chicken and empanadas. I wish signage had been clearer about tilapia being on special that day, which I overheard while waiting 5 minutes for my order to be prepped. Otherwise friendly service who was careful to serve in the same sequence orders were received. I went by employee recommendation on the remaining options (butifarra or pan con asado), and by personal curiosity on the sauce. "You like caramelized onions? Try the beef." I'm not a fan of their semi-crusty Roseta roll, but it's admittedly filling. Just enough thinly sliced caramelized onions to layer evenly, though it made the bottom bun a touch soggy when not eaten immediately. Sweet and spicy sauce was pineapple-y sweet and not noticeably spicy. Asado slices weren't too dry without saucing, and the leaf of butter lettuce was fresh. Pan con chiccharon was semi-moist, with a base of sweet potato that fills you up quick. I'll be back to try their more popular items, perhaps with wild rice or quinoa avocado salad if I have the appetite. read more
4 years ago
In contrast to other reviews, I enjoyed my sandwich from Peruvian Bros immensely. It was the Pan con Chicharrón: "salted pork tenderloin boiled in a Peruvian broth, lightly fried and served on a French roll. Topped with grilled sweet potato slices and the signature criolla sauce". The sweet potato seemed revolutionary, having never encountered that sandwich combination in my food journey before. The pickled onions were also a welcome compliment. As was the "hot sauce" I was offered, which was served on the side. If I lived in DC I would probably seek out one of these trucks again for a nosh. read more
8 years ago
OH EMMM GEEE!!!!! How do I give six stars?! This was my first time at a Peruvian food truck and I had no expectations...correction, my expectations were low. Well, Peruvian Brothers exceeded my expectations immeasurably!! Customer service was stellar, which again, I did not expect. I had questions about the different offerings and both the vendor and cook were detailed in their feedback. I chose the Butifarra sandwich and added Rocoto sauce. The pork loin was delicate and superbly seasoned...they also did NOT skimp on the meat. I am not typically a sandwich eater, so I wanted to mention how fresh and light the bread was. Just enough lettuce and plenty of pickled red onions (my favorite btw)!! Should you see a Peruvian Brothers food truck I suggest giving them a try!! read more
I tried the Peruvian brothers food truck for lunch outside of L'Enfant metro. I am always concerned with portion size when I order from a food truck, and I feel Peruvian brothers provides a good amount of chicken and sides with the platter. The chicken wasn't perfect, fairly dry, but I got a healthy portion, and the sides and sauces were excellent. I got the quinoa salad and mixed greens with balsamic. I will definitely be back to try the other meat and side options. One important note: You can get a somewhat health conscious lunch here, relative to other food trucks, 90% of which seem to consist mainly of breads,(sandwiches, tacos, or quesadillas) with small portions of meat and vegetables, and a pile of mediocre(at best)French fries. The platters allow for some nice customization, which I prefer. read more
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Great spot inside the Spanish Union market! First time here and I was very pleased with the food and customer service. I ordered the empanadas, beef and chicken to be exact, and it was delicious! Highly recommend you check them out. read more
So Peruvian brothers came to my work place during lunch today. I was so excited to know that because I really love their sauces. I got myself a triple vegetarian sandwich with spicy sauce. They made it fast and packed in a nice box to hand over. The best part was they removed the edges/ crust of the breads, which made it so soft. The bread and its ingredients like avocado egg and tomatoes, all were very fresh and juicy. There was little light mayo spread. The hot sauce was freaking amazing! Overall I liked my food! Gonna go again if they are here. P.S - they put mouth freshener candy in the box;highly appreciated! read more
This place is FIRE! One of the better sandwiches I have had from a food truck in quite some time! Very glad they stopped near the Springfield area and I was able to try some of their food! Let's break it down! Appetizer: Chicken Empanada Rating: ***** Delicious! The pastry shell was fluffy and tasty! The filling had some heat and was plentiful! Spread some of that Ricoto hot sauce, and you have a winner! Definitely worth the $5! Sandwich: Pan Con Chicharron Rating: ***** The salted pork tenderloin was seasoned and cooked beautifully. The sweet potato and the signature Criolla Sauce complemented the entire sandwich perfectly. Full of flavor and absolutely a winner! What tied this together for me was the choice of bread. I don't like sandwiches where the bread is hard to eat. The French roll was soft and tasty. Since the sandwich is made to order, it did not get soggy, which ups this dish even more! Highly recommend! Dessert: Fried Plaintains Rating: **** Tender and tasty. Just enough sweetness. Don't need to say more! Dessert: Arroz Con Leche Rating: *** This dessert was not my cup of tea. The texture just didn't work for me and it was not sweet enough. Bottom line: Worth the wait and walk to the food truck! Peruvian Brothers seems to pay attention to the little details, as their selection of packaging seems to be of higher quality than the standard Styrofoam containers other foodtrucks use (at least for their sandwiches). Their menu is big and clearly displayed where you can read it from a distance while in line to decide what you want to order. The Pan Con Chicarron was absolutely delicious and the Rocoto hot sauce gave enough kick to the dish where you might be sweating bullets later. You can't sleep on the Empanada, cause those are packed full of flavor as well! Highly recommend to try if they are in your area! read more
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9 years ago
I really liked their empanadas, and the clean presentation they put into their food. There's a lot of craptastik trucks out there, but these folks put effort into a decent plating and quality. read more
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2.25 Stars Exceptionally boring. When I think of Peruvian food, I think of the spices, the charcoal-grilled deliciousness with hinds of cumin, paprika, lime, some tamarillo, and of course some seasoning. I don't expect a few slabs of tasteless boiled anemic-looking chicken breasts with a tiny side of sauce. Very frustrating to see this - I can go boil a chicken at home and dip it in some kind of mystery sauce. The rice was somewhat of a saving grace which was cooked decently (still a little crunch) and with nice hints of cumin and olive oil - still vastly under-seasoned. Oh and there was a heap of green salad too - it was $10. Not really worth it. Gross. read more
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Giuseppe L.
Hi Ahmed,…
A group of my friends from work walk out to the food trucks several days of the week to grab lunch. PB is one of our favorites--pan con chincharron, ftw! At $8, it's a tad pricey--but this thing is GINORMOUS. The pork is juicy and succulent, there's sweet potatoes (sweet potatoooooes!!! I LOVE sweet potatoes!), served with some pickled onions and delicious sauce. Friends have tried many other items on the menu, and for the most part, everyone likes everything (except the spinach and cheese empanada--and judging from the reviews, seems like they're not alone). I love my pan con chincharron, though, so haven't found any occasion to get anything else :P BTW, the guy who takes your order is a total sweetheart. I love his attitude! read more
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