Great Peruvian Chicken with prices that are high compared to other Pollo ala Brasso restaurants…read more The only difference between the former operation is the higher price across the board. Realizing that prices have risen every where certainly hasn't helped. The quality is good but expect to pay more here.

El Gran Pollo is my go to spot when I don't feel like cooking and it never disappoints! The flavors…read moreare consistently amazing! The people are so kind! Love that you can go in and grab a quick meal!

I was in the area and hungry for lunch and my sister highly recommended this spot. They used to…read morehave a location in Cockeysville that is unfortunately temporarily closed due to a fire. This new location is spacious, clean, and has great food. I got the quarter chicken platter with white meat, brussel sprouts, and yucca fries. Each platter comes with sides and each side looks so good you'll definitely have a hard time deciding. I also got some green sauce and white sauce too. The chicken was super flavorful, moist, and fell right off the bone. It was sooo good! The brussels had a surprising kick to them and were nice and tender. The yucca fries took an extra few minutes to come out since they were frying them up fresh for us and it was worth the wait! They have several locations but the food doesn't taste like a chain, if you know what I mean. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious Peruvian style chicken.

El Gran Pollo was just okay…read more I got the chicken burrito & bf had the chicken burrito bowl. Oh and I also got plantains (which they initially forgot but thankfully I checked the bag before I left.) Bf liked his bowl. He's been here a couple of times before and always enjoys. This was my first time and might have to head on back to chipotle lol. Which sucks because I wanted authentic Hispanic food. The flavors were somewhat there. The plantain wasn't ripe!!! How does one fry unripe plantain :-( :-( :-( I might, key word MIGHT, try again.

Great place! The food is amazing! Service very friendly…read more I'll be sure to make another visit soon.

I've tried ordering via Door Dash from this restaurant on two different occasions. Both times my…read moreorders arrived with issues. The first time was with my husband's entree it wasn't even in the bag. We called the restaurant instead of DoorDash and they admitted they'd made a mistake and sent an employee to deliver the missing entree. Then, tonight I ordered a meal with two sides and it came with almost half a pot of green beans and no potatoes. Whatever you do, don't choose a to go or DoorDash option. Additionally, my steak was overcooked making just about the entire meal unenjoyable.

This is a truly tiny establishment. We drove right by it at first, because it is very unassuming…read moreand does not really have a sign. You have to be buzzed in and the dining room is literally the size of my living room. Very intimate. The food was superb. Stellar. Outstanding. Truly, each course was delicious, with layers of flavor and unexpected combinations. The ceviche in an intensely limey coconut broth started off the meal and I thought that if everything else sucked I would still be happy. But the dishes kept getting better. I did not anticipate enjoying veal heart skewers, but they were smoky and very reminiscent of good carne asada. The purple corn tamale was a very interesting mix of heavier corn with light ahi tuna. And even the little bowl of plantain chips they bring out first was excellent. This is a set menu, 5 courses on the weekdays and 6 on the weekends, and is a bring your own alcohol set up. As a result, there is almost no interaction with the waitress, and the food just arrives, but it is timed very well, with reasonable periods between courses.

I had a good experience at Puerto 511. I went on a Saturday night for a nice solo dinner. It was a…read morepleasant dining experience. The dishes came out at a good pace. I did not feel rushed until the desert course was served with the check. The variety of the dishes was fun to experience; each course was very different. Puerto 511 does really well with seafood. My favorites courses were the Ceviche Amazonico and the Tamalito Verde. The flavors were incredible. The Pulpo en su Causa was also a very interesting dish. The combination of ingredients and the inclusion of a cold mashed potato component were both innovative. I was disappointed with the other courses, though. The veal was tough, the lamp chop was tough, and the desert was not very flavorful. The quinoa flan and the passionfruit ice cream did not match very well in flavor or texture. The restaurant building itself was ok. The ambiance did not indicate fine dining to me. The service was not very personable. I would like to come back sometime in a different season, when there is a new menu. But overall, I would say Puerto 511 is definitely a dining experience worth trying.

It all started with an empty restaurant. Then the server's uninspired approach to our table…read more Drinks were good and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Ordered the Empanada tasting which is one steak, chicken and sausage. A few minutes later the u inspired server brings 2 of the same flavor when there should have been 3 different flavors. The manager corrected the issue and we started tasting and sampling and quickly realized that there wasn't much flavor to any of them and the sauce tasted like it had sat open in the refrigerator for weeks. One bite of each was enough to stop eating them! Then along came dinner..... Lomo Saltado and it was more disappointing than the appetizers! The steak chunks were not seasoned, the dish was very dry and the fries and vegetables were not seasoned. This meal doesn't even rate 1 star and they should be ashamed of their service and products!! Overall my review says don't eat at Mayta's!! It was a complete waste of money and time!! Horrible service and food!!

This is a cute place that's in a larger strip mall area with a lot of other food options,. The…read moremusic was bit too loud for my taste, but overall the experience there was pleasant. The food, they have a great lunch option and we took advantage of that, an app, main dish, and drink for $18 Their empanadas were 5/5, great filling and flavor, nice crunch/flakey dough and I would 100% recommend. The meats, now y'all know, if you have been reading any of my reviews that I like my steak/meats a particular sort of way. just to preference! I got their Lomo saltado and the steak was TOUGH, not uneatable tough, but tough enough to not really enjoy my meal. But besides the meat being tough, I couldn't really taste the aji amarillo flavor and didn't have much flavor in general, just a little salty. The fries were great crispy on the bottom and were prepared well. For a dish that's almost $30, they should use a better cut of meat. overall, not a great experience 2/5. My wife got their steak skewers and similarly, the meat was too tough, and didn't' have too much flavor. also very mid. Overall, the place was cute but just lacking in terms of their food. I would maybe go back to try more things (but really to eat their empanadas) but with almost spending $70 for pretty terrible main course meals was unfortunate.

I went with a co-worker after a long day and we were both tired and starving. We showed up and…read morethere were a couple people seated but no one in line. Your typical counter side ordering fast-casual set up with fountain drink dispenser and booth/table self serve seating. I ordered three chicken tacos and three beef tacos (I really was starving) she ordered a 1/4 of a chicken with fried yucca. We saw many people go up to the windows and order to go orders and get their food quickly and leave even a couple get their dine in orders quickly. We waited for over 25 mins. I went up and asked and they went to the back and said it would be a short wait. About 10 mins later I got my tacos (the longest I have ever waited for tacos anywhere) but she still didnt have her chicken. The tacos were okay, the chicken tacos were a little dry and sauce was a little lackluster in flavor. She went up and asked and they forgot and got it out in 10 more minutes and delivered it to the table. 45 mins is unacceptable for rotisserie chicken which they have practically waiting to chop and serve (just like they did on all the to go orders) beyond that if they found out they forgot something, why wait for the yucca to be done, they should have served the chicken on the spot saying they yucca would be done shortly instead of having a hungry guest wait. Over all the food was okay at best and plus the elongated wait time just made for a bad experience. It seemed that no one working had any sense of urgency. Probably would not go back.

Skipping 2020 & 2021 as I didn't have anything to represent the letter E, onto representing 2022 is…read moreE is for El Gran Pollo. I ate here one time on a Sunday in August 2022. I had a date at a pool party, dropped her back off in the far northwest side of Baltimore City, looked at my AMC movie app to determine if any times work at Owings Mills or elsewhere within reason. Saw a mediocre movie and went for a late dinner after 8 PM, and this was a solid Peruvian chicken. I was trying to eat healthy getting 1/4 chicken white, green side salad, & green beans. Green beans were very good as was the chicken. Staff was nice. While it's not in my top favorite Peruvian chicken, it was solid. Unfortunate, I haven't made it back over here, but very rare I ever go to AMC Owings Mills for movie.

Amazing food and friendly service! Always! We met friends for dinner and although they have changed…read morethe place physically (there's a wall separating the dining room from the front door) everything wonderful is still the same! Edgard ( I think I spelled that correctly) is still in the kitchen working his magic! Friends ordered the chicken tacos and shrimp tacos. Served in warm, soft flour tortillas, they are always a hit. DH ordered a smash burger which he said was good, but needed a bit more seasoning. I was I. Heaven with the delish marinated roasted chicken. Someone asked me what it is marinated in; my answer was: it's marinated in deliciousness! True! Served with choices of sides, my chicken came with a salad ( always fresh ) and plantains. So delicious and such a great portion! I remember when the owner talked about expanding and opening another place and I am so happy he is getting rewarded for his hard work. If you haven't been to Rocoto, do yourself and your tastebuds a favor and get there soon!

Went to Rocoto for Peruvian chicken. I had a craving. Upon entering the restaurant, you're facing…read moreordering kiosks, which I guess are becoming more common. Here's the issue, the machine said there was no more chicken for the day. I'd driven about 40 minutes to get this chicken and for there to be no more, I was kinda irritated. Someone behind the counter heard me and went through a whole explanation of how the system doesn't recognize that they hold some chicken back from the system so they don't run out because it takes a long time to cook. So, I was able to get the chicken but I was now in a bad mood. We ordered a lot of food! chicken and fried rice, a side salad, lomo saltado, It wasn't bad, but it didn't blow my mind either. My chicken was really overcooked, likely from being made and held. There was only one sauce offered with the chicken. A yellow sauce that was very mayonnaisey. Everything was served on paper plates and boats. They only had plastic cutlery. I got the vibe that even though there is seating, this is a takeout joint.

Really delicious Peruvian chicken and stellar sides! Each chicken plate comes with two sides. We…read moregot two quarter dark plates with yuca, plantain, beans, arroz chaufa. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned, and all the sides were delicious and complemented the meal. Their sauces that come with the meals are also really tasty. Side street parking available, quick assembly line service, indoor seating and take out options.

Food was BOMB!!!! Oh my goodness. Portions were hefty. I got two quarter chickens (one white meat,…read moreone dark meat). The white meat had more meat but the chicken was a little dry. The dark meat was a little smaller (not noticeable) but the flavor was way better and it was moist from all the juice. The sides were so delicious- the plantains and yuca fries were everything! I'm not a fan of brussels sprouts because they can easily burn but the ones here were perfection. The green (spicy) sauce was excellent and the perfect amount of spice. The mild sauce was great with the fries. Service was exceptional- was greeted warmly when I walked in and was given explanation of ordering. The server even cut a whole chicken to show me what the portions and different part of the chicken was. Ambiance was inviting- there was Latin music playing, lots of light, and seating. Highly recommend

The food smelled amazing and tasted just the same. Great portions and the price was not bad at all…read more Definitely glad I tried it out as I work close by and want to try something different next time.

El Gran delivers as expected. Location is a bit sketchy but it's convenient and offers ample free…read moreparking. On this particular visit, I opted for a Chicken Quesadilla and a Mexican Coke. After a few minutes, my order was ready for pick up, complete with napkins and utensils. The quesadilla was nicely prepared with a healthy balance of chicken and cheese, accompanied by sour cream and a dash of lettuce. Service was fast and friendly. EGP is definitely one of the better options in the area!

My family loves this place! These burritos are so much better than others I've tried around here,…read moreincluding larger chains, and I think it's because of how great the chicken is. The charbroiled chicken is so good that I buy an entire chicken at a time & use the meat in other recipes throughout the week!

The chicken was good and fresh I got 1/4 white but they cut off part of the breast, portion sizes…read morefor the sides are very small for the price of the "combo/meal" 15+ tip (cheaper in the menu than at checkout); my plantains are old and the fried rice is definitely missing seasonings and flavor the green onions are helpful... I wish restaurants especially takeout w/o delivery or waitresses... remove this tip option from the questions to ask a customer or adjust the pricing. The Cashier was low key rude lol no smile or greeting. I think I tipped bc she was so unwelcoming (crazy right I know the guilt of hitting no tip) lol I should have drove to a different place same food near the Safeway down Reisterstown Rd- they speak and they give larger fresh portions.