One of the best, quick peruvian pollerias in the area! As a Peruvian, Pollo Peru has always been a hit or miss. However, lately their chicken has been filled with flavor, their yuccas and papas extra crispy, and nice staff! Check them out! read more

Pollo Peru - 1/4 Pollo Pechuga - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Let me start with the customer service. In a word, horrendous. Came in to get 3 birds with sides and desserts. We asked the cashier about the green and yellow sauces. There are 4 included with a whole chicken. While that seemed stingy, we asked about buying more while ordering. The cashier told us to let the guy cutting the chicken up know that we needed more sauce. She said he'd take care of us. When our number was called, we told the guy that we needed additional sauce and that the cashier told us to let him know. He informed us that we got 2 of each with the order and had to pay before he'd help us. He acted like we were trying to steal. We offered to pay for additional sauces when we were ordering. I had to get back in line to pay for more sauce I love Peruvian chicken, but will never come here again based upon the rude treatment by the staff. I wanted to go to king pollo, but my friends wanted to come here. Not again! If you like being treated poorly and having the staff call you asshole to your face in Spanish, please eat here. If you want good chicken and great customer service, go to any other Peruvian place. read more

I love pollo Peru. The chicken and the sauces are delicious. I also get yucca fries and plantains. The desserts are good too. The only criticism I have, is that they overcook the yucca a little bit and it gets too hard read more

I am staying at a local hotel and ordered the whole chicken, which was delicious. DoorDash delivered on time, but unfortunately, the restaurant did not include any napkins or utensils. Again, I am staying at a hotel! I don't want to totally bag on these guys. The Pollo and beans were outstanding. read more

We are fans of Pollo Peru. When all COVID-19 hell broke loose, we got to wondering if they are doing takeout and delivery. A visit to their website confirmed that they are doing so. I will point out that when you visit their website to look at their takeout and delivery menu, their homepage lists 4 entrees that they call "specials". My husband saw that and assumed that was all they were serving. When you see the specials, click on "menu" in the upper left hand side of the page and it will take you to a more extensive one. It was there that we found what we ended up ordering. We got their "family meal" because we could get more than one meal out of it. This dinner consists of 3 pieces of white meat and 3 pieces of dark meat. You also get 4 sides and pick which ones you want. We chose, for our sides, platanos (there is an upcharge for this item) black beans, rice and cole slaw. They give enough to feed 4-6 people. Also, they ask you if you want mild or spicy sauce. We chose mild but ended up with an assortment of both. They do their deliveries through Door Dash. The food came when we expected it to arrive. Much to our surprise, all the food was still warm when it arrived. I worried that the white meat chicken would be dried out but that wasn't the case. Although a few small parts of it were on the dried side, they weren't dry enough to require any sauce. My husband ate the dark meat and he really enjoyed it. The sides were also delicious. The platanos, as always, were our favorite. They were moist and sweet. The beans came with quite a bit of sauce but that was good when served over the rice. The cole slaw was also very pleasant and mildly flavored. Everything held up quite well when reheated the next day. Although, the white meat chicken did need some help from the mild sauce. We still had enough chicken leftover so we could make a later meal out of it. I shredded the leftover pieces and froze them for later use. In the end, while it isn't the same as dining in, it was all quite nicely done. We do plan to order from them again. read more

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Place is a joke - ordered online and paid for extra sauces but didn't get them in my order. Went the next day to just redeem what I paid for and this clown insisted that I pay again...$1.57 or lose a customer forever. Advice to management - hire better employees The chicken also sucks and way overpriced. read more

Pollo Peru - Employee that doesn't understand customer service - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Food was ok, charged me more than the price on the menu. Just a bad experience over all

Service was friendly and fast. We tried the yucca, beans and rice, and plantains. All the sides were very tasty. The chicken was tender but could use more seasoning and flavor from the charcoal cooking method. I would eat here again if in the neighborhood but would not travel out of my way. read more

Pollo Peru - The Cubano - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Great food. First time trying it. They made it quick and the restaurant had a nice vibe. The workers were nice and provided good service. read more

Pollo Peru - The Caribbean - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

About 15 minutes from home, I order via YELP, head out the door, and dinner is ready when I arrive. The order is always right and the food is always good. Love the chicken and appreciate that I can order plantains instead of french fries (but I order both) along with rice and beans. Fairly price, too, and the folks behind the counter always seem happy to see me. I feel they appreciate my business. There are a couple of other Peruvian chicken joints significantly closer to where I live, but I feel the extra few minutes to drive here is well worth it. read more

1.5 Stars technically but I'll be nice and round up to 2. Here is my no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness, down-and-dirty review of this Peruvian chicken joint that has been at this location for probably 10 years or more. Was one of the first Peruvian Chicken places in the area, ahead of the craze. And boy was it good, quality food, large portions, awesome white and green sauces and great low prices....THAT WAS THEN. This is now: Pros: * Combo meals are value-priced and THE WAY TO GO (see my menu pics) * Fried Yucca which we ordered crispy/well done was just that - came out piping hot and just the right crispiness * Convenient location - right in Home Depot parking lot with plenty of lot parking Sadly, that's where it ends. :( Cons: * Oh my - the SCRAWNIEST, SKIMPIEST, TINIEST whole birds I've ever seen. Wish I had taken a pic of the line of birds on the spit inside the oven - these birds are anemic! Which means the pieces are dinky (see my pic as proof - THEY ARE DINKY). A quarter chicken order wouldn't be enough to satisfy an adult much less the Hungry Man contractors and workers I see stopping in for lunch. Bet they all are sizing up to a half chicken meal (which is still not a lot of meat but, hand it to the business, a clever ploy...). * Party of 2 - ordered 1/2 chicken to share and asked about whether it came with sides. Server said no, everything is now a la carte - so we ordered a medium fried yucca, medium white rice, small fried plantains - server did NOT tell us we could save $$ (significant $$ in fact) by going with the Caribbean Combo and upsizing sides or ordering additional sides! NOT COOL. Because of this, I won't be back. * White rice was flavorless and super sticky (not fluffy) - so unappetizing. Would not recommend. * Green and White sauces USED TO BE SO GOOD. That was back in the day. What happened to the secret recipe!?! The white sauce tastes bland, no flavor! The green sauce is not spicy at all and has little flavor. * No fountain drinks - only cans and bottles - AND NO ICE! So if you're looking for an ice cold drink, if they just restocked the refrig case (what happened to us), you're SOL. Room temp drinks are what you get. * Interior of the restaurant could most definitely use a refresh! So old, tired....and unclean! The place is sooo uninviting, cold-feeling, dark and dingy. Tile floors are dirty. Windows are dirty. Walls are filthy with pieces of old food stuck to them if you look close at them (just don't). Even the black chair rail along the wall has caked on oil and dirt coating them. Ewwwww... High top tables are small squares not even big enough to hold 2 people's meals. Honestly, you walk in, look around and just don't feel like staying. Bottom line, even with the combo pricing admittedly being the best meal deal, all things considered for the overall dining experience including taste, flavor and quality of the food itself, SO NOT WORTH IT. So disappointing - Pollo Peru used to be a go-to for me yearrrrrrs ago (way before covid) but our experience today just confirms that, even though it costs me more, SUPER CHICKEN RESTON (Reston Pkwy + Sunrise Valley Drive - not far down the road) IS A WAY BETTER VALUE. More flavorful and juicy chicken, bigger, more plump and meaty birds, better/more generous portion sizes for sides (and a wider sides selection), AMAZINGLY FLAVORFUL WHITE AND GREEN SAUCES and a much more pleasant, immaculately clean interior with inviting/comfortable seating. NO CONTEST. Try it and see for yourself. The only thing I can think of is that Polo Peru changed ownership somewhere along the lines and lost their way. The original owners kept the place up and really cared about the business and their customers (and it used to show!). I didn't see the same pride of ownership today - NOT EVEN CLOSE. A deeply neglected business with lots to be desired. I get that covid took a huge toll on restaurants but now, as things start to turn around for them and considering the new challenge of inflation taking a huge bite out of our wallets, all that I experienced today was a losing formula for long term success....just mho. I'm sorry Pollo Peru - I think you've run your course.... :( read more

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Hope this picture saves you money to spend it elsewhere more deserving. This is a half chicken (two legs) order. *spot me tiny finger for size* read more

Pollo Peru - Half Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Heathy & yummy easy to get in and out! I like steamed broccoli and whole roasted chicken!

Two weeks ago I was very pleased with the quality of the chicken in this place I only ordered Chichen (1/4) . yesterday I try the sides (fries and rice) unfortunately nor the chicken or the sides were fresh, of course today I have a stomachache, on top of that the service was 50% good , the cashier a young guy was fine , but the guy who give me the food was kind of rude plus give me my order in a used bag looking. Is sad in this days when these kind of business suffered the lack of business because the pandemic some employees/owners don't care about the quality of service and product . read more

Pollo Peru - Bag and food ticket - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Usually the best food from here but how does this pass inspection to be sold? Last time I ordered the Cubano meal and they forgot my rice and beans. Might have to start going to the Herndon location because the food is still top notch and it's my favorite Peruvian chicken. read more

Pollo Peru - My burrito today - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Located right next to Home Depot. Parking is a bit tight with the multiple businesses bunched together and it being lunch rush. I tried this place based on a recommendation from a co-worker who lives in the area. I'm up for the challenge. So, I came here during lunch, the line was to the door (very popular place I must say). I ordered the 1/4 Chicken Leg + two sides (fries and rice), it was about $7.15 including tax. The chicken is fresh, constantly coming out of the oven. Very tender and not dry, whatsoever. Fries crispy, not burnt. Rice can use some more flavor. The spicy green sauce, thick and actually spicy; not watery like other places. I would come back here again. Good food, can't beat a full lunch meal for $7. Note, there is a sign, starting mid-June, orders will no longer be accepted via phone; however, online ordering will be available. read more

Pollo Peru - 1/4 Chicken Leg + 2 sides - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I am floored this restaurant doesn't gave better reviews. We literally drive from McLean to eat there. We LOVE the chicken, it has so much flavor and the skin is cooked perfectly. The portions are huge and the dark green sauce is as fresh as it gets. The dressing for the salad is absolutely one of our favorites. The yucca is perfectly fried and not overly dense. The restaurant itself is well run and very clean especially considering how busy they can get. If you haven't been, I strongly recommend a visit...and get extra green sauce :) read more

Pollo Peru - Quarter chicken, salad, yucca and green sauce - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Not bad for a Peruvian chicken place. I've come here in the past but the specials have changed a little since then. You now have to order all items separately but have the option to build your meal. Im not sure if this is new or maybe I just never noticed, being a purist and all, but Pollo Peru offers three melts now. You have the option after choosing your meat option to have it made Into one of three available melts. If you're a Peruvian chicken purist like me you still have the option to choose a couple of sides to accompany your cut of meat. You still have the option to do a quarter, or half or a whole chicken but i think there is more flexibility now since you can get half a chicken and get two legs like I did instead of a literal half of a chicken. I feel a little cheated now that sides are all sold separately but still love that they offer regular options that I've come to expect like plantains but additionally have exotic fare like yucca and sweet potato fries. Other slides include black beans, steak cut fries, fresh steamed veggies, a side salad and a mayo based Cole slaw. The plantains were not ripe which is why I gave 4 stars. I'd expect platanos maduros to be ripe and sweet but I've been here two days in a row and on both days they were half ripe and less sweet and harder than I like them. You can get a few complimentary small containers of the mold or spicy sauces. I had the mild which was a really tasty light mayo based sauce. The chicken on the other hand delivered. It was succulent, juicy, fall off the bone and well seasoned and just perfect with thin crispy brown skin. I don't foresee visiting again this week (two consecutive days seems like the start of an obsession) but I might come back again next week if I need a Peruvian pick me up. read more

Pollo Peru - Birds roasting - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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This was my first time trying this Peruvian chicken restaurant. I ordered the whole chicken meal which came with two large sides for carry out. I got the salad and fries. The chicken was actually cooked well not dry and over cooked like most of these type restaurants. The sides not do good. The French fries were horrible I can tell they cooked to many at a time causing they were greasy and hard. The salad was very basic (lettuce, shredded carrots, two grape tomatoes and two slices of cucumber). I upgraded the salad (at home) and threw the fries in the trash. I would only go back for the chicken at the convenient location. read more

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This place is good, not bad. It's located in a shopping center next to Home Depot, very convenient to stop by. It looked very clean and spacious. The workers wore masks and they had hand sanitizers. We ordered the El Cubano Meal and El Americano Meal. The chicken was a tad dry but still enjoyed it with the yummy creamy green sauce. Also, the sides were tasty. The rice and beans, plantains, cole slaw and fries were delicious. We will be coming here for take-out again! read more

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Decent but I'd rather drive another few minutes down the street to Waku Chicken. It wasn't juicy or had much flavor compared to Waku. It wasn't awful either, just thought it would be better! It was pretty busy when I got there for lunch time around 1pm but didn't expect any less. The lines went by pretty quick because another server hopped on (smart decision!). I have to say the sweet potato fries were delicious and hot out the oven. But who would think of getting sweet potato fries at a Peruvian joint. Me! And it was a great idea! The sweet potatoes are an extra .99 cents or something extra because its considered a special side. A normal side is fries, salad and beans I think for no extra charge but yucca, sweet potatoes and some others are extra. Good thing a check in gives you 10% off so technically the special side is free! I really don't understand why they can't give you an extra sauce, I mean its just one! I'm not asking for an extra bucket. And I believe its an extra $1 for 2, I mean really? I'll try it again because I like giving places second chances so I hope it's better than before! For now, I'll stick to Waku for only another few minute drive. read more

Pollo Peru - 1/2 chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Originally was going to give 3.5 stars, but 1/2 star bumped up because of the friendly service received by the woman working the front this evening. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with the salad and fries, and my bf ordered the 1/2 chicken with yuca and coleslaw. There is a slight upcharge on choosing Yuca as a side (50cents, I think?). The prices could be cheaper compared to other joints. The food came out in 10 minutes or so, and we had a flan as well. Also ordered tres leches cake, but sadly they were out. The woman helping us in the front gave us the choice of getting another dessert, or refund. She happily refunded our money on the cake. The chicken was moist, I was happy about that. The sauces are always the moment of truth at Peruvian spots. Peru passed! Yellow sauce was our agreed-on favorite. The green wasn't spicy at all. The fries were fries, the salad was a nice blend of non-iceberg (way to go, Pollo Peru!) and comes with balsamic vinegar sauce. The yuca was a little on the dry side tonight. Overall, filling and solid meal. I was satisfied with this visit! The restaurant itself is spacious, and we were happy that it was empty so we could choose anywhere to sit. Little did we know, we came in at 530 right before the dinner rush. 6pm a crowd of people kept flowing in; good for them! Good chicken, nice people. Honored the Yelp discount. Thumbs up, Pollo Peru. read more

Pollo Peru - 1/4 with fries, salad. 1/2 with yuca, coleslaw. - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Oh Man. I decided to switch it up today and let Yelp find me someplace new for lunch. Best. Decision. Ever. I love Peruvian Chicken but didn't want to deal with greasy hands/messy desk so I was excited to see a sandwich option on the menu. Nestled in a strip mall, in a Home Depot parking lot, Pollo Peru is most likely not something I would have found on my own. Apparently that's just me though as the line was almost out the door! The place itself is simple, there is a huge menu on the wall on one side, signs where to order, signs where to pick up, and a large seated area beyond the waiting area. I got my food quickly and the staff seemed to handle the lunch rush with ease. When I finally got back to my desk (after what felt like the longest car ride ever!) I was excited to see how much food I got for $10. The sandwich was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and delicious! The yucca is probably the best I have ever had, crunchy on the outside and soft and cloud like on the inside. The coleslaw was sweet--just how I like it. Zero complaints here! The green sauce was spicier than I expected, but it was a great contrast to the more mayonnaise based light sauce. I can't wait to go back and try the plantains, I saw some on a few plates and they looked fantastic! read more

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Food was dry and room temperature. Not hot or fresh or juicy. Sauces were mediocre, I decided not to use them.

Quick Peruvian place in Reston outside of the Reston town Center which is nice that way you don't have to deal with parking or traffic. There was no line I hear it gets pretty busy during the weekday lunch I came on a weekend lunchtime. They have nice music in the background so it's not Erie. The chicken sandwich is delicious ate it too fast to get pictures for you guys. However if you're looking for more of a fill or I would go with chicken inside the sweet potato fries option is nice because a lot of these proven places don't offer that. read more

Pollo Peru - Seating area decor - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

i came in during my lunch break and ordered chicken. when I got my order it had a small issue ( chicken was just smaller than I had expected). when I brought my issue up and requested a refund. a lady who I assumed was in charge came up and offered another piece of chicken. not only was the chicken amazing but the customer service was a 10/10. it was some Chick-fil-A type customer service. i would definitely recommend this place. read more

I've been to many Peruvian chicken restaurants before however, this is by far was the most stingy with the sauces. The sauce recipe must have changed and is not good as it tastes of sour, strong mustard. Additionally, I ordered an entire chicken and a large portion of yucca and they gave me a whopping six sauces for the entire meal. I understand business is tough these days but when you're charging almost .50 cents per sauce for a small ramiken I think it's a bit much. read more

I've been here a few times and I have to admit the food is really good. I can't think of a better place in Reston to get Rotisserie chicken. However, they don't have a soda fountain which is a big disappointment. They only have canned drinks and they charge about $2 for one can of coke. For water, they just have a dispenser set out that's just room temperature. With the good business this place gets I imagine it would be no problem to invest in a soda fountain. One other thing I wanna mention is that they have gotten very stingy with their sauces. They charge you 25 cents for every extra sauce you get. The sizes of their mild and spicy sauces are TINY. If they were to put in a soda fountain and not be stingy with their portions, this place could go a lot further. read more

Pollo Peru - One sauce that costs 25 cents for every extra one you get. Look how tiny it is! - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Good food and decent prices. I was hungry, it was lunchtime and I was driving by and saw Peruvian chicken. I was thinking Yum, Peruvian chicken and friend plantain! What could beat it! I parked, went inside and ordered and my meal to go. I got the 1/4 chicken white meat with the fried plantain and the salad. My order was up quickly and I was ready to go. I took it back to my office, but was dying as the smell was so enticing, I just wanted to pull over and dig in. Upon opening up the box, I found a delicious 1/4 chicken with amazing plantains. Love, love, love plantains and am always tickled silly when I find them on the menu. Prices were a little higher than I would have expected, but I enjoyed my meal and would be very likely to return to get another lunchtime meal. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

Unsure if it's new management or what but they quickly saw a downward turn in quality. Prices increased overall, side portions SIGNIFICANTLY decreased(they measure Yucca by weight now, GTFOH). You can't charge more for less and expect to retain your customer base. Peruvian chicken places are dime-a-dozen up here so going to move on the the next one. RIP Pollo Peru Update - just got back to office to find that the sauces are 1/3 filled... all of them. You are literally giving people less sauce than what used to be in a single container, across 2 containers and charging people for it. read more

Pollo Peru - Empty sauce and disappointment - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I came in here on an average Sunday evening to try out some exotic Peruvian food. I had actually eaten here some time ago, and I remember that the food and experience were great! When I came in at around 6pm, there wasn't a customer in sight, which made placing my order fast. The chicken portions that they are offering all include at least one piece of dark meat which I'm not a big fan of. Instead, I decided to go for the buffalo melt sandwich. It was basically a chicken sandwich that included buffalo sauce, along with lettuce, tomatoes, and provolone cheese. It took them roughly five minutes to prepare the sandwich and bag it up to take out. I think this is what I had ordered last time, because some of the flavors from my previous visit are coming back to my memory now. I took it out to my car and had a bite- it was delicious and I had to stop myself from taking a second bite! read more

Pollo Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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I came into pollo Peru thinking it was going to be a great meal because there were a good amount of people eating here but I made a mistake. Their menu is very limited, the chicken orders do not come with sides, that's a separate charge but besides from that once I got my food the chicken was very dry, the seasoning they use is different than any Peruvian chicken spot I've been to(not in a positive way type of different) their flan was a white bland dessert that tasted like nothing a flan should, I got a side of yuca fries and they were burnt and really stale but the worst of all was the sauce. The mild sauce had no taste and the spicy green sauce had TOO MUCH cilantro. Overall I couldn't finish my meal and had to throw it away bc everything tasted awful. The girl that took my order was also rude and not friendly at all. read more

Pollo Peru - The stale burned yuca - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

The chicken and coleslaw were fine. Just as good as I remember from a few months ago. However, the yucca fries were inedible because they were too hard to bite or chew. They were hot; maybe reheated. Had we lived closer I would have returned them. Whatever the cause we won't order them again. read more

Overpriced a la carte style Inflexible menu. The chicken is missing spices. It's pretty much broiled chicken with little taste. The only great thing is the steak fries. Good for one time only. Will pass next time. Pollo rico in Arlington still rules. read more

Best yucca fries in the area!!! I've been trying them all iver the Tyson's and Reston area and keep driving to Reston for these.

I've had entire meals from here composed purely of yucca. The chicken is good too!

I did a pick up of a whole chicken and sides for mother's day. Price was decent. Food tasted great though nothing out of the ordinary. My experience was that they forgot to put my Flan in the bag that my mom wanted. Though it was my fault cause I checked the bag and forgot all about it. Was gonna come back for it but ehhh. Decent place good price! read more

Pollo Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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First time visiting and very disappointed. The chicken was dry out even in the dark meat. For a place that only serves chicken and basic sides with no other options, how do you mess this up? On top of everything they cost more than higher quality Portuguese restaurant chains for the same amount of food. Never going here again!!!! read more

Instead of getting a whole chicken (around $16), for the same price you can get 5 pieces of dark meat chicken, which is what we opted to get. For sides, the meal comes with 2 and the group chose sweet potato fries and rice. In addition, we ordered sides of yucca and black beans. The beans here are pretty standard and done well. Yucca was fluffy tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. Chicken here was flavorful and moist. The sweet potato fries weren't overwhelmingly crisp. The sauces here are different compared to other places, in that the green sauce is more herbaceous and not well blended like other places. The green sauce still had that definitive background of minor heat and visually looked more like a pesto. The yellow mayo was pretty standard and similar to others. The full chicken or 5 piece dark meat meal comes with 4 sauce pairs. Really for the price you pay, it's really not a shabby deal at all. Everything was pretty spot on and this place has a decent amount of seating available. Pretty clean inside. read more

Pollo Peru - Menu - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Okay, this was my first time here. I first noticed the place when I was visiting the Home Depot as it is in the same lot; I think it's called Home Depot Center. Now, who doesn't really line the Peruvian style charbroiled chicken...always tasty. I ordered a basic meal for lunch which was ¼ chicken with rice and black beans. The chicken was done and moist just as it supposed to be. I've had this style of chicken at other places and sometimes it comes out so dry. The flavor, delicious! The beans were seasoned nicely but maybe a little on the salty side. If they use pork to cook them in, this could be the culprit. And the rice was, well, it was white rice. They do serve "premium" sides for an up charge. This time I will rate it a 4. The service was great at the registers and at pick up. The only thing that made me downgrade from a possible 4.5 was that they gave me the order "to go" when told them that I would be eating in. Either way it's served in or on styrofoam with plastic utensils. I will definitely be back. read more

Pollo Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Reston, Virginia