Stop the presses! Hello!?!? Are you stopping them? OK great, News Flash! (Imagine hand gestures) The Great Peruvian explorer Manuel Antonio Mesones Muro rolled through Albuquerque and left some eats along the way. Low & behold... Pollito Con Papas! OH MY GOODNESS! What a slice of South American eatery heaven! BTW, a previous reviewer referred to this place as a hole in the wall with good food. I think we need to agree to disagree! It's not a hole in the wall. Granted, it might be in an austere location, but the building itself is cozy & comfy & clean & the décor is indicative of the restaurants origin. Well, not as if I can attest to this personally since I've never been to Peru, but it seems fitting. Regardless, the grub is awesome! Fresh barbequed chicken with that slight smoky flavor. No barbeque sauce, just moist meat with a great flavor! And the chimichanga, To Die For! Well, maybe not die, but to be maimed for! That's for certain! And the icing on the cake, the Yucca Fries! Oh yes, Yucca Fries! Need I write more? I can damn near throw a rock at this place (not that I would) from my work, so I'll be popping in quite frequently for the #4. I might even get crazy here & there and try something else. It's that good! Come on, step away from your safe zone, try some Peruvian food! You'll be glad you did! read more

Pollito Con Papas - #4, it's amazing! Get extra green sauce, whatever it's called. - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A side-of-the-road diner. The interior has several tables, but isn't overly decorated or homey. But the stuffed potatoes are amazing. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is delightful. The service is always friendly and helpful. No complaints. read more

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner- We had lunch here today after having it book marked on my yelp for weeks and we wasn't disappointed. Both my husband and I ordered the Chicken stuffed potatoes and a side of rice and it was all yummy. I agree with the other reviews the green sauce it comes with is so good this is comfort food at its best. I can't wait to try some of the other options on the menu- we will be back! read more

Pollito Con Papas - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Amazingly delicious Peruvian chicken, good chicken-stuffed potatoes, good chicken chimichanga, decent french fries, tasty sauces, and a yummy Peruvian Chicha purple corn & pineapple drink. Family run establishment with ample seating but closes early. Vegetarian options. read more

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So, I've been interning in ABQ for 12 weeks and let me tell you about why this place is a respite. ABQ suffers from a lot of policy issues and the weather is also just unpleasant. I've hated it here. However, it does have some truly incredible restaurants. Pollito Con Papas is one of them. You have to get the yuca fries and eat them with the rocoto sauce (the reddish/orange one). It's a game-changer in the fried starch world. The fries alone are worth the trip. Then, then came the vegan-friendly (if you're okay with honey) flan: it's thick; it's coconutty; it's incredible. The other flan I've had in my life is a shame to share the same name. I'm leaving this week and this is one of the few places I'm going to miss. read more

Pollito Con Papas - The flan. - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! I've been twice so far and the food was fabulous, service friendly, welcoming, inviting and efficient! A real family feel to the place - which is sparkling clean and lovely! I will be returning a lot! Love it! read more

I miss going to this amazing place! It's a hidden gem and a great place for lunch! The chicken and rice with the green sauce is top notch!

Great food and environment! The food is made fresh every morning and it definitely shows!

Peruvian right near Kirtland AirForce Base Albuquerque New Mexico!! We Had Plo Asado, Peruvian Prato Rice , Hand Cut Fries, and a Papá Relleno (Mashed Pototaoe Ball) ! They have been open for 12 years now!! Very Tast!! Wooho YOLO! Good Eats!! read more

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I got the #1 on their menu. The chicken was seasoned well. Parts of the chicken were dry; however, overall the chicken was moist. Good amount of fries for the side. read more

This is my favorite Peruvian restaurant! (It's the only one I've ever been to so far) I used to not eat chicken at all anymore, not even chicken wings(!), until I came here. The meat is perfectly seasoned and tastes great. But, the taste is unbelievable when you use their house dressing (Aji). Most sides are good as well. However, the fries are just average and could be crispier. read more

Pollito Con Papas - Menu #1 - Boneless Chicken Thighs w/ fries - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

WOW! I was in meetings all week and on the second to last day of meetings, a local colleague recommended this place. A few of us ended up going here for lunch in the last day. There are about 7 meal options to choose from. I made the owner laugh by attempting to pick up the menu that was under the plastic covering the table I ordered the #6: One grilled boneless, skinless chicken thigh and One chicken stuffed potato. I added a cilantro rice and an Inca Kola Soda. Since it was our first visit, the owner brought us a sample of the fried Yuca with dipping sauces. They were delicious. While we waited on our food, I noticed the wait staff was very attentive to each of the customers. It wasn't a long wait for the food. The chicken thigh was tender and flavorful. The stuffed potato was light and flaky; and the cilantro rice was fluffy and quite tasty! I would order it again! You gotta be quick though, I think this location closes at 3pm! I'll be back! read more

Pollito Con Papas - The menu 3/4/2020 - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This will become a regular place for us to visit. The chicken is awesome and the service is great as well. I had the chicken thighs and the chicken chimichanga and both both were very good!! Second review- The pomegranate cheesecake is awesome. My husband has been back plenty of times for to-go orders and the customer service is always on point. They are consistently good. The vegetarian stuffed potato is also an honorable mention. read more

This place doesn't have much curb appeal but don't let that stop you. Me and some co-workers came by for lunch and we were surprised how busy it got. I like the fact that the menu had pictures since we were unfamiliar with the Peruvian food. We shared fried yucca which came with two sauces that was delicious. I had the #6 which was amazingly good I can't wait to go back for another chicken stuffed potato and to try the chimichanga. Prices and service is also responsible and would recommend this to anyone who is a foodie. read more

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Ordered take out via grubhub. Said it would be 20-30 min, and I arrived 7 min later and got it immediately. Delicious chicken and fries and spicy green sauce! read more

This place!!!! What a gem!!! Seriously, I have yet to have something here that I didn't like. Today I had the yucca and the pollo saltado (chicken in this flavorful broth with onions and tomatoes). I can't wait to finish my leftovers! For the record, I very rarely take home food but this place and two other restaurants in town... I will always take what I don't finish. This is REAL food that is packed with flavor galore! Nothing processed and I definitely never regret eating here! It's definitely a top favorite place in Albuquerque for me. read more

A wonderful little place with a very homey vibe. The waiters were very friendly and helpful whenever I had questions about the food. But the food, it's top rated in Peruvian food and that is very deserved. I tried their #10 Peruvian stir fry, as well as a #8 1/2 chimi + stuffed potato which were both very great. I also tried some fried Yuca y Ají (the Ají sauce was phenomenal). All in all this restaurant deserves a 5 star and top rating. read more

Food is top tier. Went there 3 times over the summer and was beyond satisfied each visit. Friendly staff, too

The food is simply outstanding - other reviewers have stated it better: that it's a gem, super authentic, provides unmitigated joy, etc., just go and try it, you will love it. read more

We came here for lunch on Saturday. My husband is skeptical to go to "chicken place" in general because he doesn't like "basic chicken". To his surprise, this place had exceeded his expectations. To be honest, he loved the appetizers more though. We ordered Empanadas, Chimichangas and Stuffed potatoes. They were excellent. The aji sauce was great too. I think the onion could have be a little less salty and if would be perfect. We tried the special item which was ceviche. It was very different from other ceviche we had tried before but it was a good difference. I would order it again but we would need to try other items first though. We also got rotisserie chicken as well as the skinless thigh with cilantro rice and yuca fries. They were all great. Our servers were very friendly and fast at delivering food. The building doesn't look like much outside but inside is very cozy and lots of pictures around. I would definitely come back and recommend to others to come and try, if you haven't already been here. read more

Service was quick, the place was clean! But let's talk about the food. The chicken was so juicy and so tender, so perfectly seasoned, so delicious! The green sauce was also so flavorful. I know I'll be dreaming about pollito con papas tonight! read more

This place might be the best restaurant in ABQ. Amazing food and amazing service... the owner is a great guy. Can't even dream of complaining about anything here. Would give seven stars if I could! read more

Pollito Con Papas - 1/2 Chimichanga, chicken thigh and fries! #4 BOOM! - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

When you start a new job in an area of town you don't frequent, one of the top priorities is definitely finding the best places to grub for lunch. After hearing raving reviews from some others in this area and seeing the fanfare on Yelp, I figured Pollito Con Papas needed to be at the top of my list. And the verdict is - this place is DEFINITELY worth fighting the lunch crowd. Don't let the small menu fool you, these guys are good at what they do. I had the combo plate of grilled chicken and a stuffed potato with rice. Everything was outstanding, especially with the aji sauce. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the stuffed potato was silky smooth with a lovely crust. Service was outstanding, despite the fact that the line was out the door at 12:30 on a Thursday afternoon. The owner made his rounds, came and chatted with our table, and served and bused tables when his crew was overwhelmed. Locally owned, good food, good price, good people. I'll be back. read more

Pollito Con Papas - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fresh delicious flavors, great sauces, chimichangas absolutely packed with chicken, delicious guava cream cheese empanadas, the stuffed potato's are simply chicken wrapped in mashed potatoes and fried, awesome post workout treats. I liked the menu enough to order the "family meal" first visit. Don't regret it at all. Very popular spot around lunch time. Ordering online worked great too. Had my order bagged and ready when I arrived. Will be back frequently! read more

This was my first Peruvian food & I liked it! The folks at Pollito Con Papas serve very nicely spiced food at a cheaper than usual price compared to a lot of ABQ eateries! A nice thing is that the spicing seems not to include a lot of salt but uses turmeric I think & other spices to bring the tastiness to the food. While the food was well spiced it was not particularly hot, with the exception of the aji sauce. The aji had a nice bite to it. For lunch I had grilled chicken thighs with green cilantro rice & pink pickled onions (one of the options for plate #1 on menu) and a glass of their chicha drink, which is purple corn juice with tiny chunks of what looked like pineapple floating in it, backed up with a large glass of water. While the chicha had a sweet taste playing through its distinct corn flavor, it was a *much* subtler taste than the blast o' sugar you get from American juices & sodas. The thin strips of chicken thigh meat arrived looking like they might be dried out from grilling, but they were in fact tender enough to cut with the plastic fork & knife provided and were moderately moist. The creamy & spicy aji dipping sauce and pickled onions paired excellently with the meat. The combos did delightful dances on my tongue. The green pyramid of cilantro rice had a few green peas scattered throughout it, a turmeric flavor that reminded me of Indian food, and a strong enough flavor that it was not overwhelmed by the other distinct flavors of the meal. The pickled onions had a cardamom taste to them that also reminded me of Indian cuisine. Only after I'd finished my meal did I see other customers pouring the aji over the rice, not dipping their chicken in it. My bad. I'll have to try that technique next time. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive even when we showed up as a group of nearly twenty seniors to this relatively small venue. All the the tables were full throughout our visit with diners from the nearby Air Force base and other locals. This place is obviously a popular neighborhood lunch spot that does gangbuster business. So to them I guess our group was just part of a normal day in the trenches. Nonetheless, they delivered good service with considerable grace. Overall, I had a decently filling meal of very good food at a good price. I will gladly return to try more Peruvian chicken plates or stuffed potato dishes from these fine folks. read more

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When I read the menu I kind of thought "chicken, potatoes, rice, eh." Is it actually possible to make what my vet prescribes my dog for a sour stomach something I would actually enjoy eating? The answer, my friends, is yes. This place has the BEST chicken. Moist, well seasoned, they have sauces that make those flavors POP. I love potatoes so I won't ever say anything bad about them, and those were good too along with yucca fries(mmm). The cilantro rice is flipping life changing. I've been told by people that don't like cilantro that they LOVE this rice. That's how life changing it is. 10/10 love this place. read more

A true Yelp find. I honestly had no idea the place existed, and thanks to the reviews I'm now putting this on the A-List of places to chow down in the International District. This place is good, really good. Don't come here expecting a balanced meal. They do chicken and rice and a smattering of not-so-good-for-you desserts and sides, the menu is simple. Come here for a tastebud orgy. I don't know that we identified a single veggie (save deep-fried fries, debatable) in house. Oh well. I was willing to let that slip, because the meal was worth savoring. Peruvian pride makes the place shine. Your meal may take some time to come out (only 15 minutes during our visit, totally fair), and the service was terrific. Like many ABQ establishments, you'll pay at the front register. (I have absolutely no idea why certain businesses do this, by the way. Seriously, you can't drop the check at the table, guys? What's the point of bothering to hire wait staff in the first place?) It's kid-friendly (older kids and those of us who never grew up) with an awesome game room, two foosball tables and a hand-made game that I dare not name. The aji sauce is the bomb, the perfect drowner for your mess of a plate. (Adding final parentheses statement simply because this review begs one.) I'm so happy that this place found a home in our city. (And I mean that.) (Seriously.) read more

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One first that I remember from Peru when I visited 10 years ago is getting my first sunburn. I was 24 and it was in December. Yes, that's right. They're on the other side of the equator, so it's summer over there in December. I also remember about four things on the menu when I went there: cuy (fried, salted guinea pig; a delicacy there), ceviche (seafood spread for bread and crackers), an amazingly sweet purple corn and apple cinnamon drink called chicha morada, and an alcoholic drink called pisco sour. Pollito con Papas has the chicha morada and an assortment of Peruvian sodas, like Inca Cola. A little hole-in-the-wall place with different variations on, yup, you guessed it, chicken and potatoes (mainly the stuffed and fried variety). Don't come here looking for the cuy (guinea pig) or lomo saltado (Peruvian steak). And definitely not the seafood in New Mexico. Like other Yelpers have said before, you would think a menu without diversity would get boring-- but it doesn't. These people know their specialty and don't stray far from it. However, the service can be hit or miss. The chicken-stuffed potato is fantastic! I liked it even better than the yucca fries, although they are certainly a delicious treat as well. Although others have raved about the green aji sauce on the fries, I personally preferred their salmon-colored special sauce on the fries and the green aji sauce on our chimichanga, which was perfectly crispy, not greasy, and had chopped chicken inside. The chicken itself is high-quality and is tender and well-seasoned. I like that you can get a family-sized rotisserie chicken dinner with yucca fries here. I will return and probably get something to go the next day for lunch, too. Oh, and for anyone planning to visit Peru, a few tips: *Don't just stop at Machu Picchu; there are other notable ruins in the Valle Sagrado worth checking out, like Saqsaywaman (?sp) and Ollaytaytambo. *If you like to hike and want a physical challenge, try the Inca Trail hike up to Machu Picchu. *Watch even the things that are of marginal value to you, as theft is rampant and even those will get stolen. My shirt and towel were swiped on the beach. *Consider staying overnight with a quechua family on the islands of Lake Titicaca. You will have to pump your own water to brush your teeth and they won't know what Wi-Fi is, but it will be well worth it. This place was recommended to me by Profe, my Spanish professor. Gracias, Profe, por su recomendación. read more

Don't let the lack of atmosphere steer you away from this place. Head on in, and check it out. Even the items on the menu seem lacking, but when you think about it, the name of this restaurant is Pollito Con Papas, a little chicken with potatoes. And that's exactly what you get with each entree, which vary slightly. They are prepared in what is considered a very traditional Peruvian-style. The menu is simple. The preparation of the food unique and very good. From what I understand, chicken and potato restaurants are abundant in Peru like hamburger and fries restaurants are abundant in the U.S. or New Mexican cuisine restaurants are abundant in Albuquerque. Definitely try their stuffed potatoes. Yum Yum Yum! read more

Holy Papa Rellena, batman! I've never had such a thing, and now I've been shown the greatness that is mashed stuffed fried potatoes- what was my life before this?! OmnomnomnOMG. A friendly family isn't shy to chat with you while you're waiting for your delicious food, which they should be proud of. The crisp shell that surrounded the fluffy, perfect core of the Papa Rellena was even more beautiful when coated with spicy aji sauce and pickled onions. Within five minutes of KAFB, it's a perfect weekday lunch stop. Will be back for sure! read more

Pollito Con Papas - Halfway through the first, I had to stop myself to take the picture. I was in love. - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The chicken here is delicious. Moist & flavorful. Even better w/ the green aji sauce. I prefer the bone in since you get the yummy skin. We also got to try the stuffed potato. That was pretty good too. The owner was extremely nice & the kids enjoyed the little game room they have in the back. I was excited to try the green rice but they were out that day. Also was curious to try the cookies but they were also out. Excited to come back & try those Peruvian cookies. read more

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If you are in Albuquerque, then this is a must visit spot!!! I ordered the chicken stuffed potatoes and they were amazing. This place is do popular that several of my friends that live out of state encouraged us to eat here. Definitely add this to your to do list. read more

Pollito Con Papas - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Yes. Yes. YES. A thousand times YES. Pollito Con Papas is exactly what I was hoping for - a small, local, family-run spot with a basic, yet delicious, menu. This place reminds you that sometimes simple is best. The options are just what you would expect - combinations of chicken and potatoes. Recently I tried the Saltado special - it was amazing (think Peruvian stir fry)! Meals are around $10 with drinks a couple bucks more. There is always plenty for leftovers. Hungry for chicken? Get here. read more

Pollito Con Papas - Sometimes a simple menu is the best - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fried yuca, chicken stuffed potatoes, chicken chimi - now I'm stuffed!!! Rene' and his wife run an AMAZING place!!! We are using them to cater an upcoming event, and we couldn't be happier! PS - the Inka Kola is da bomb!!! read more

Pollito Con Papas - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My only complaint is that you can't get a chicken stuffed potato, a half chimichanga, and yuca all on the same menu item. ‍ Oh well. I'll be back. I'd like to try more of the specials, but they're never very well advertised. read more

I drive by this place nearly everyday and each time, I say I am going to eat there tomorrow. Well today is finally tomorrow!! I got there around 1145 and the place was packed for lunch (always a good sign). We were greeted right away and offered a table, however we were ordering it to go so we were escorted to the counter. My co-worker recommended that I try the grilled chicken thigh and stuffed potato with a side of yuca fries. I placed my order and sat down to wait and we had our food in about 10 minutes. I made sure to get the aji sauce and the marinated onions (based on previous yelp reviews). I am so glad I did! When I got to work and opened my container, I was impressed by the smell. The chicken was amazing and so was the aji sauce. The marinated onions were also very good, I wish I could find out how they made them. My stuffed potato was filled with chicken and even some raisins, I am not sure what else, but I don't care because whatever it was I liked it. I was not able to finish all of my food and the yuca fries, so I know what I will be having for diner tonight. I highly recommend this establishment, next time you are on Gibson stop by and try it out. read more

Pollito Con Papas - Peruvian Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love this place. The food is amazing and the owner is so kind and engaging. Their sauces (especially the green one) go well on everything! This place is definitely one of my "go to"spots for lunch. read more

I am so happy I found this place. Such great food and always comes out fast. I've liked everything I've ordered but I'm obsessed with their grilled chicken thighs, yucas and their chicken stuffed potato. I could honestly eat here everyday. Sure service could be a little more attentive but those ladies do a great job running a busy place. Soy Colombiana pero me siento en la cocina de mi mamá o mi abuela. Gracias!! read more

Went last saturday. Food Was incredible. Going back on Saturday Papa a la huancaina Ceviche Carapulcra Causa Salchipapas Picarones read more

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The chicken is delicious and moist. The best thing though was their sauces. That green sauce and the lime pickled onions are amazing. The yuca fries are great but a little less flavorless than a fresh fry. The flan Peruvian style is great with a coconut flake on top of it. Pretty unique too. read more

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