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    Pollo Peru

    3.6 (103 reviews)
    InexpensivePeruvian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Main order plus 1 extra side and 1 extra order of sauce. I don't think I needed extra sauce oops.
    Christina Y.

    So I'd like to start off by saying that I've tried many Peruvian chicken places in MD and VA in the past. This place, compared to quality I've gotten from other places, really leaves you saying, "that's it...?". I ordered delivery through Door Dash and got a combo: 1/2 a chicken with 2 sides and an extra side of cole slaw + sauce. My sides were plantains and yucca. I normally also get a side of fried rice (more carbs yaaaas!), but they didn't have any on the menu except just white rice. Altogether not counting Door Dash fees, this meal was about $20 plus some change. I was surprised at how small the portioning was. I purposely ordered 1/2 a chicken so I could share some with my husband later. The order was at least packed well. Came in one of those brown foldable to-go boxes. I also got no forks or utensils or napkins. The taste was at least good, though the chicken itself was a tad bit dry. Overall, I probably will stick to Super Chicken for the Nova area and Sardi's for the Maryland area.

    Pollo Peru Melt Sandwich with Mango drink
    Matthew S.

    It is basically a hole in the wall just before you get onto VA Route 7, but it certainly lives up to the expression that sometimes the best food is in the worst places. I got here just as the store opened at 11 am, and knew what I wanted immediately. A Pollo Peru melt, no onions, side of fries and plantains. The prices are relatively cheap, but here, at nearly $15, that is quite a bit but I ordered a bit more. A little more than 10 minutes later, my order arrived. Here is how it all went down. The sandwich is delicious. Perfect portion, excellent combination of flavors, and quite fun to eat. This sandwich blows Waku's steak and cheese out of the water. Just be careful because it does have some kick to it, but you can always change it to your liking if you want it more mild or spicy. The fries were excellent too. Not too hot, and they had excellent potato flavor. The portion is on point too. Too much would have made me feel gluttonous. Too little would have made the dish look cheap. The last part, the plantains, were hit or miss. They were too hot and maybe that explains why some of them were too mushy. Maybe it is because I got there too early, but they did not blow me away. I also thought the overhead music playing incredibly took away from the experience. I walked out of there with a massive headache and some tinnitus that I was still feeling when I got in the car. Despite the two complaints, I would come back and try some of their rotisserie chicken. If it is anything close to the sandwich, which I hope it is, then this restaurant has officially won me over for Peruvian chicken in Herndon.

    Chicken sandwich  Peru Melt
    Esperanza F.

    First time I've been to this location, and it's been a while since I wanted to try it! Ambience- I went with someone, fully expecting to stay and enjoy our meal. We were the only people there and they obviously have a good take out operation set up. But after we sat down we could only stand the obnoxiously loud, bad music for a couple minutes. We decided to change our order to take out. The dining room did seem clean. Food- we ordered one chicken sandwich, one 1/4 chicken, and one large side of yuca to share. The taste (sazón) was there for the chicken and the yuca. But the sandwich was mostly lettuce and tomato, it could have had more chicken. One beef I have is with the amount of tiny sauce containers you are allotted. 2 for the chicken, 2 for the sandwich, zero for the TEN DOLLAR side of yuca. Any respectable Peruvian knows we like to dip our food in sauces. I'm no stranger to paying extra for sauce, but this is not okay. It left a bad taste in my mouth, on top of already overpaying for the food. In short, the taste is there, but not worth the money for a take out place. I thought it was overpriced. There are plenty of good chicken joints in Herndon I can go to.

    8 dollar  Americano Meal quarter leg and thigh, size smaller than half of my hand, seriously?!
    Bc J.

    8.50 dollar Americano Meal quarter thigh and leg, size smaller than my half of hand, seriously?!

    1/4 white meat chicken w/rice & beans
    Susan H.

    After seeing the Yelp reviews and noting that they were positive, we decided to give Pollo Peru a try. We were here on a Sunday around 5 p.m. At that time of day, there were only a few occupied tables and one party ahead of us in line. Just note that the menu board is on the wall opposite the cash register, and to the left of the doorway. The ordering process works this way---When you know what you want, you tell the cashier. Also, let him/her know if your order is eat-in or take out. Once your order is rung up, you are give a receipt with a number on it. When your food is ready, your number gets called out in both Spanish and English. You go to the counter to pick it up. Pollo Peru is located in a building that was once a Pizza Hut---a Pizza Hut that was mercifully put out of its misery. It's so good to see a restaurant that serves much better food with much better service in its place now. There are plenty of places to sit if you eat in. Most tables are 4 tops with a few 2 tops that are placed by a wall. We both ordered the same thing--- 1/4 chicken with white meat. Each meal comes with 2 sides, we chose rice and beans. Originally, we had hoped to order platanos but they were out which was a disappointment. To drink, we both got a bottle of Inca Kola. It didn't take long for our food to be ready. The meal was placed on styrofoam plates. You get your own napkins, plastic silverware and straws. If you get a cup of soda, there is a soda machine. When you are done eating, there are trash cans where you can dump your trash and leave your tray. We were both very impressed with the chicken as it was quite moist and flavorful. The skin had great flavoring and the seasonings were executed very well in that the chicken was not over salted (something we've come across before in such places). As I said, I was disappointed that they didn't have platanos but the rice and beans made me forget all about them! The beans were black beans that had a hint of garlic---subtle enough to notice it was there but not overpowering. They came out with ample liquid so that you can put it on top of the white rice and mix it up. My husband thought the chicken was the best pollo a la brasa he's ever had. As for me, I think it's a tie between Pollo Peru and Pollos Inka. We both agree that we will go here again. The place is kept quite clean as the staff is good about keeping the dining area looking decent. Dinner cost $20 + change---so not only a good meal but an inexpensive one, too.

    Half chicken with rice and fries

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    They don't have chicken and they said I have to wait 15 minutes, after 45 minutes and they are not ready

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    The food is Good the service is fast and the employees are friendly i enjoy the food and the service

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    I love the food but this place isnt a one $ restaurant like it shows on Google. I just paid over $10 for yucca. Overall, solid spot, though

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    Good food but a little pricey for pollo. Service is ok and friendly. Place is clean

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