Food was really good! I got a 1/2 chicken with fries and rice ( around $16). Staff was also very nice. Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant but regardless I still recommend. read more

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Hidden gem in Harrisonburg. Delicious, flavorful, and juicy chicken for great prices! $20 gets you a whole chicken and two sides (see my photo), which is enough to feed three normal people or two very hungry college students. The interior is definitely dingy, feels almost sketchy walking in. Chairs and table are cheap. They have freezers with ingredients in them accessible to patrons(which could be a health violation). But despite the lack of care put into the appearance of the restaurant, the food is quality and service is quick. 5-10 minutes for your meal to come out and I'm sure it's made pretty fresh. Fries are nothing special, might even be a frozen brand but who knows. Plantains are done so well here! They are cut into small slices so that there is more caramelization on each piece, which enhances the flavor so much. And of course, the chicken. Super juicy and flavorful. Much better than a cheap rotisserie chicken. You will tear through this thing in no time because of how good it is. I'd probably recommend getting the food to go so you can eat in a more comfortable environment. But believe me, Polla a La Brasa is some of the best bang for your buck you can get in Harrisonburg! I'm here almost every time I come down to visit. read more

Pollo a La Brasa - 1 Whole Chicken 2 Sides - Spanish Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The food was delicious and that's the only good thing. The restaurant needs so much work. It's dark and drab; stored items/boxes in the main restaurant. The outside was deceiving. The menu was hard to understand and hard to read: just a list of items written on a board or boards. read more

This place is an absolute gem. The chicken was well seasoned, juicy and delicious. The yucca was perfect, soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. But what blew me away were the plantains. They were the best I've ever had!! Loved that they were cut smaller to maximize caramelization. The photo is missing the other 3/4 of the chicken cuz they were on our plates. Can't wait to pick up my kiddo from JMU to come here again. read more

Pollo a La Brasa - Delicious chicken + Yucca & best plantains ever - Spanish Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The chicken is pretty darn good. There isn't really any service. You order at the counter. Someone brings you food on disposable plates. You throw it away when you're done. The menu doesn't match what's in the pics on Reddit. It is pretty run down inside. But it didn't feel unhygienic. Just felt like a secret restaurant. read more

Very wee seasoned grilled chicken Portions at least for the order was gre Good tasting plantain and yuca Worth giving them a visit read more

Pretty sure this place is a front for drug action. It's always filthy inside and there's never a menu to be seen and not to mention that the floors are sticky and there's stains on the wall. If you want food poisoning by all means, go eat here. read more

Stopped by here during lunch time. The guy taking our order at the register was nice and helpful as it was our first time trying this place out. I got the carne asada and my niece got a quarter chicken with fries and yuca. My carne asada was ok but I felt like it lacked flavor. The beans and rice were just ok as well. My niece's chicken was really small, she ordered a quarter chicken but it was super tiny. I tried a piece and wish I had ordered that instead of the carne asada. The chicken was really flavorful. Don't know if I'd go back but if I did it would just be for the chicken. read more

Pollo a La Brasa - Carne Asada - Spanish Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Just got done with Massanutten Water Park so the entire family was starving. This place had 4 stars so we gave it a shot. Most of the good reviews were YEARS ago. This place was not good. Ordered whole chicken and carne asada. Chicken was dry and had no flavor. Carne asada was tough and also had no flavor. As we're waiting for our food, another customer asked the cashier what's his favorite thing on the menu. His response was, "I don't eat here." Smart. read more

Simply fantastic chicken! In the middle of a long drive on 81, I used my copilot time to find some non-chain food. Good thing this place popped up. Penominal Peruvian chicken with very serviceable sides. Tostones were peeled and properly twice cooked seconds after we ordered... but that's not what this place is about... The chicken... if you are not familiar with the intricacies of Latin/Carribian/South American chicken, this version is closest to Jamaica Jerk but without the hot spice and a bit less anice. There is lots of smoke, garlic, thyme, pepper and some salty/umami/citrusy notes that are hard to explain. I'll just say that, after eating every speck of our half bird to take care of our hunger, there is now a whole bird and a few extra sauces (the creamy one is pretty unique - closest to shrimp sauce at a hibachi place) tucked safely in our cooler heading for home. If you live in the area, or if you can spare a few extra minutes passing through, stop and get this chicken! read more

Dad really like this place. We got 2 1/2 whole chickens and very quick time they were delicious. The kids did not feel quite as good about it. Chicken very good Yuca and fries not Pretty basic read more

A great little Peruvian chicken place in an unsuspecting strip mall on the east side of Harrisonburg... We went here while staying at Massanutten ok the recommendation of resort staff (confirmed by Yelp of course!). The menu is small but mighty. I had a quarter chicken with yucca and a salad (I love that salad was a given!). He had half a chicken with rice and salad. My LOs shared chicken tacos (no hot sauce) that was perfect for sharing. The chicken was perfect and I have no complaints. The menu is limited but if you want good Peruvian chicken, check it out. If you want something fancy, I wouldn't bother. read more

I was passing through Harrisonburg and I was in one of my cravings and this time for some Peruvian chicken and some yuka. Yelp to the rescue and it led me to this hidden gem. Apparently this used to be some other restaurant but this new one is a hole in the wall. The owner is this young man who was very friendly and approachable. He recommended to spice it up using a tabasco sauce on the white rice which gave the rice a kick. Their rotisserie chicken is seasoned perfectly. I ordered the half chicken and I ate it down to the bone, sucking each bone until the flavor was gone. Another favorite thing here is their GREEN SAUCE, which is homemade according to the owner. That green sauce is definitely spicy so beware. However the spiciness is like wasabi as it is hot for a little bit and then disappears ready for your next bite. The yuka satisfied my craving, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, not burnt; I devoured that as well. If you're looking for MOIST, TENDER DELICIOUS CHICKEN and perfectly cooked YUKA, I would recommend this FOODGASM spot. read more

Pollo a La Brasa - Pretty damn good chicken. - Spanish Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The chicken here is OK. Mine was a little dry. However, the facilities are below subpar. The sides could use improvement and the sauces are not that flavorful. read more

If your are looking for authentic "pollo ala brasa" this place is close but doesn't quite hit the mark. Staff is friendly and helpful. As a chef and husband to Peruvian I can attest to the review. That being said it is probably the only "pollería" in the area. So go and enjoy. read more

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Went to Pollo a La Brasa today and walked out within 5 minutes. No customers were in the restaurant and the young lady at the register didn't acknowledge us, smile, or make any attempt to make us feel welcome. She had the death stare as if we were bothering her. There were no menus so I asked her and she pulled out a single dirty menu from under the register for our party of 4. No thank you. I can't imagine the other reviews for this place are real patrons as the comments are night and day from the reality. Recommend owners decide if they want to be in business or just close now and save money. read more

Love the chicken!! The yuca was so fresh and hot that it just melts in your mouth and the addition of the yellow sauce!!! Such an epic combination. The chicken was a little different from what I'm used to at home, maybe I like mine to be a little more well done and less on the fatty side but maybe that's just my preference . But the skin of the chicken was a lot better than most Peruvian chicken places I've been in. Definitely a hidden gem by JMU. Must try if you like Peruvian chicken. Ps. Like a lot of people mentioned, it's not really a fancy place but it makes up for it with how great the food is!! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by Polla a La Brase on a whim while we were on a road trip down to Tennessee. I saw that we were going to pass through Harrisonburg, so I started searching for lunch spots. I saw that this place as highly rated, and hey, who doesn't love Peruvian chicken? The place was very dim-lighted for the afternoon and was a big dingy, but the food made up for it! The chicken wasn't dry at all, very moist and the rice and other sides were also delicious! The entree prices were pretty good too. Definitely more of a take-out spot in my opinion. read more

Not even a little fancy, but amazing food, came here with the family, ordered the whole chicken with yuca, beans, rice and flour tortitas.. we cleaned the plates. The food was perfectly cooked, the service was good and friendly. My wife even ordered more food to go. read more

I was super disappointed in this place from the great reviews. I opted for the half chicken and yucca which usually is two days of a meal. But the portion was so small - I only saved a little. The yellow sauce was kind of sweet and not what I'm used to at all. I wasn't a fan of it unfortunately. The chicken itself was really good and so was the yucca. So I'll give it another try - maybe I just came on a bad day. read more

Great tasting chicken! The yucca is fantastic! and staff super friendly! But I have to say that the portions are smaller than what I expected. I ordered 1/2 chicken, thinking I'd be taking a portion home. Didn't happen, as the chicken was very small. read more

Chose this for my lunch spot while in town for a basketball tourney. This place did not disappoint. I often choose Peruvian or other South American places as they always cook good food. The owner is super nice and a great guy. Will be coming back when in town again. They also sell cheese from Honduras that tastes amazing but unfortunately I was not able to take some with me this time around. read more

Great Peruvian chicken and sides. Owners were very nice. Easy to find off the highway. Give it a try!

This place was so delicious. The chicken was spectacular and full of flavor! The rice was also a huge hit. I will definitely try this place again. read more

Pollo a La Brasa - First time here ! Will definitely be back!! - Spanish Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

We are frequently in Harrisonburg since our kids go to school close by. I saw this place on a recent trip and finally stopped in to order food to go. The chicken was tender, moist, and so flavorful! It didn't need the sauces, but they added another dimension to the flavor, especially when mixed! Chris is an awesome face for the business as he is friendly and helpful! New favorite place to eat in Harrisonburg! read more

Like everyone has already said, a hidden gem and a delicious restaurant. The chicken was hot, moist and tasted great. The plantains were sweet, hot and tasted great. The yuca was also hot and tasted great. I'll be back. read more

Chicken has great flavor Platanos are crispy and taste awesome Good prices Friendly staff read more

This is not a Peruvian restaurant. It is Mexican. The service was great! The food was delicious! ...but the menu was small and the restooms were in poor shape. If you're in the mood for some homemade tortillas with delicious toppings, this is definitely the place to go, but if you're in the mood for Peruvian ceviche.... don't come here. If you love cantaloupe, definitely try the drink!!!! read more

We were excited to have Peruvian style rotisserie chicken on our way home from Pittsburgh. We checked our trusty yelp app and found this place. It was located in a small strip mall near James Madison University. Although the guy at the counter was very friendly the restaurant gave me take out vibe. We recommended his favorites dishes as we discussed travelling central america. He explained that owners are from Honduras and gave their food a Honduran touch. We ordered a whole chicken, rice and yucca. The meal came with a small salad. All the food was very good. The yucca was a bit less fried than im used to and there were a few pieces that were not cooked enough. I would really like to see a restaurant make steamed yucca with side red onions... The meal was served with 3 dipping sauces instead of the typical 2. The whitish sauce was good with the chicken. The green sauce was more like chopped jalapeños than a sauce. It didn't have that addictive flavor that I expected. We really enjoyed our dishes food, but expected tradition Peruvian flavors. Our meal felt a bit flat on flavor. To improve I would highlight more Honduran dishes.. read more

Second time here and was very pleased again with the quality and portions. Great value. Not fancy just delicious chicken. I'm a fan of good food and bargain costs. Try it, you won't be sorry. read more

Saw the reviews about how good the chicken is and decided to stop by with my husband. The worst Peruvian place I been to. We are here visiting from Loudoun County and this Peruvian place cannot be compare to the one we have back home. The owner needs to figure out what real authentic Peruvian chicken is. I wish I could have given this place a negative review. read more

Found this place on yelp while passing through Harrisonburg on the way back to Richmond. The chicken was seasoned well and perfectly cooked. the sauces that it came with were amazing as well and the yuca was warm and tasty. Hit the spot for sure! read more

I thought we had pulled into the wrong place when we drove up. The restaurant is located in an out of the way industrial strip mall. However, as soon as you get out of the car you can smell the chicken cooking. The place is not much to look at, but the food gets the five stars. I had the half chicken which was taken fresh out of the oven and was steaming hot and flavorful. Perfectly cooked and you could taste the spice rub in the meat. It was served with two sides (I had the rice and beans. Yum!). My wife had the plantain special which we guessed would be like mufungo, but the plantains were sweet and covered with well seasoned ground beef and a delicious sauce. It was steaming hot. You might think you made a mistake at first, but you will be rewarded if you carry on. read more

Found our new favorite restaurant between Charlotte and PA. The chicken is amazing! The rice and beans are delicious. This will be a new travel tradition. read more

We stopped here for lunch based on all the glowing reviews. First off I was surprised that it was counter service, I wasn't expecting that. The girl at the register was less than helpful with describing what the meals came with. The food came far too quickly to have been freshly made. The chicken, though moist, was more seasoned and a bit spicier than expected as well, which was a huge negative for me as I am sensitive to spicy foods. It also was not hot enough in temperature, so it had either been sitting a while or was not fully cooked. The rice was good, but the plantains were swimming in grease. My husband and I were both feeling ill after our meal, and ultimately we feel we paid too much for too little. read more

This place is legit as HELL, the flavors were just explosive. I stopped by here while I was helping a friend in the area and decided to step out of my comfort zone. I am used to roasted chicken and potatoes while traveling in italy, and that was the closest experience I had to compare it to. The difference is, these flavors are on a whole other level! If this chicken was still alive it would most likely suplex you to the ground with flavor, now that you have a visual lets move on to the sides. HOLY GOD PLEASE Bury me in a coffin made from the fried Plantains, seriously these are so damn good you will feel like you are cheating on your partner. So if you are on the fence about trying this place out... jump in your car.. get there then get me 2 times whatever you get and drive it to 3 hours to VA beach.. K thx bye read more

Chicken is moist and tasty. The rice and beans are where it's at!

I ordered the 1/2 chicken dinner (Rotisserie ) with black beans, rice & give fries. The chicken was very moist, well seasoned with just enough bite to make it enjoyable. All items came out piping hot. The black beans were very flavorful as was the rice & yuca fries. The staff wss pleasant enough not overly friendly but not rude either. Restaurant was clean, but not at all busy for a Wednesday night. I would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for Peruvian style chicken dinner. read more

Hands down one of the best steak taco I had in east coast and I had many. I would love to see chicken reminded me of chicken I had in Argentina. Very friendly and a family run place that seem to love food and proud of it. read more

After a day at Massanutten water park, we were hungry. This tiny little restaurant didn't look like much from the outside but it was a perfect place for my very hungry family. We ordered two whole chickens and some sides. So delicious!!! My kids said the fries were some of the best they had ever had. The food came quickly and hot. We had fun with the Latin American sodas. read more