Love the rotisserie chicken with the rice and beans. Love the ceviche mixto and the tallarin and the lomo saltado. I think I've tried it all here lol. The lady in the front is super nice. And the place is a small hole in the wall but clean. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Menu from March 2025 - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Like someone else said, don't be fooled by the 3.5 stars. I've been coming here since 2015. Their pollo à la brasa is soooo good. It reminds of the one back home (I'm from Lima). The place is small but it's so worth it. read more

I only come for the lomo saltado really good meat always tender good flavor and does not take long read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

I've tried the rotisserie chicken several times and it's delicious. I also recommend the picarones. The only thing I didn't like is that the amount of chili sauce they give you is limited. For a whole chicken, they only give you four mini small containers--the smallest they sell at the market. They are friendly. The place is small. read more

Good food, pleased with the service. I took the food for take out and it was very filling and had great taste. The restaurant was cozy but I have not had the chance to eat inside. I have to give it a 5/5 because it's good stuff (if you aren't picky). read more

The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My group ordered carry out since they were closing in 30min. We wound up cutting it rather close. The food we got was a couple orders of Lomo Saltado and some chicken dishes. The chicken came out kind of dry and the for the Lomo Saltado the sauce tasted good and the steak was nicely cooked, there just wasn't enough sauce to coat the steak bits leaving it a bit bland tasting. I'm willing to try this restaurant again to give it a fair chance to see if it's better for either lunch time or earlier in the afternoon before they close. Otherwise it was just meh. read more

First of all they didn't have onion somehow they ran out so I agreed still sadly. Than I drove about 20 min to than find out at the restraunt they don't have meat anymore. What a waste and unprofessional environment. I live my raza but that's some weak ass read more

I wouldn't call 2 thighs half a chicken. At first I thought half a chicken and 2 sides for $16 is not a bad deal but this is just 2 thighs. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - 1/2 chicken with 2 sides. - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Food is more authentic and sauces are 8/10. The chicken has so much flavor and made fresh. I love pollo a la brasa and I would go with this place chicken rather than pollo inka. The service is also great there always kind. read more

The food is always fresh and has a homemade taste to it which is what I look forward to every time I return. I've visited Peru multiple times over the years and I can confidently say this restaurant is authentic as it gets. The service is great and always happy to take my order. The restaurant itself is perfect for a quick place to eat. read more

Salty food!!!! Ordered caldo de gallina (2) and arroz chaufa, both plates salty. Made a complain to the owner and she said gonna talk to cook. Ask for the check and she charge us full price and asker if she gonna discount some plates and she said No. well that's the last time we are going to visit her business she lost 2 customers. Sometimes owner think about their profits and forget about the customer. I will go to Ají verde restaurant better service and food is really good. Believe me. Cheff Perrin read more

I went to the location first of all they don't give you no bread no soup no tortillas and it's also false advertisement. They advertise it as $11 for a pollo saltado and I got two of those and it came out to over $50. I do not recommend this place. Only thing that was good was the sauce. I'm like that. read more

Been eating here for years, always great food. The arroz chaufa and fries are my favorite!!

Our first time here and everything is delicious!!!! I had to stop eating and write a good review. Staff are so friendly! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Ohhhh myyyyy goshhhhhh! I tried their Lomo Saltada.. it was un-be-lie-vable!! Will definitely go back with all my friends! And also im asian and i eat everything with rice and that super sweet waitress ( forgot her name.. but i will go back and put here again) gave me free extra rice too! . ! How awesome is that! Highly recommended! 12/4/2019 Went there again.. this time i tried their bistek.. same.. super good! and that awesome lady is Isabel.. read more

If you're in the Downey area do yourself a favor and try this place!!!! I ABSOLUTELY make this my stop EVERY TIME I'm around the area. This is AUTHENTIC and DELICIOUS!!! I ALWAYS get the Lomo saltado with fries NOT noodles! Tender marinated beef, grilled purple onions and tomatoes, fries and a scoop of white rice all floating in what I can only describe as "crack sauce" *drools*. TIPS: Don't eat the rice as it comes, mix it into the juicy crack sauce. Also, mix the green and yellow sauce at the table together on the SIDE of your plate and then dip each bite. The reason I mix it as opposed to just drizzling it on top is bc they taste better together AND the green sauce is rather spicy so mixing it separately will allow you to get the exact combination you like. Other popular dishes I see ordered are the roasted chicken and the "caldo de gallina", I stick to the Lomo Saltado though bc I just can't imagine anything else tasting as amazing!!! It's a small restaurant so be prepared to wait for food and a seat during busy times, which is most every time. So worth it though!!!! read more

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After having had some bad experiences at my go to Peruvian, I decided to try this place. I called in my order and after being quoted 15 mins I still waited over 30!! Apparently there was some orders ahead of mine. There was no where to sit and wait, the place is very small! I ordered 2 saltados de pollo and as you can see in the picture I pretty much only ate rice and fries. They are so greedy with the chicken. Needless to say, I will not be coming back. I paid $31 for both orders and a small side of rice. I could've made this at home and way cheaper! read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Saltado de pollo. Fries and rice. Where is the chicken!? - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Dont be fooled by the 3 1/2 stars... Its actually good. The chicken, taste really good and the portions are HUUUGE! 5 stars all the way. read more

The food is awesome the owner is nice but only after you've been going there a while at first she's not very personable. The place is clean, the food is tasty and the rest of staff is always friendly. They charge to use your debit so that's why I gave 4 stars. read more

Rottiserie chicken-- GREAT, FRESH... love this flavorful chicken alongside the special green peruvian sauce (Aji Amarillo Salsa, also called Crema de Aji) You can get two full chickens for 14 bux I've tried the Lomo saltado too. It was your regular delicious peruvian seasoned beef with potatoes mixed in. Have been back a couple of times, and will continue to go back. read more

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SERVICE speaks volumes. The lady at cashier is the WORST. Never apologize for charging incorrectly and lying about order being ready. After being told order would be available in 20 min. I arrived at 25. Still not even written ticket. I was rudely brushed off and then told my single order of half chicken with two sides would be another 20 mins.‍ When food finally was ready to go, asking for a salad dressing should be an offer NOT AN additional CHARGE LADY. The food is just OK. GO SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE ELSE. read more

Pros: Aji, was good. Fast service. Con: place was a bit dirty. Service was a 5, waitress complained she didn't get a tip. She had an unpleasant vibe. Pollo, is definitely not "a las Brasas" The Papa a la Huancayna was bland. Rice was dried out. Sorry Guys, for us... we will keep looking.... read more

Hello there, The food was okay! I order ceviche it didn't taste the grate! The lady who took our order seems like she wasn't in a good mood or didn't want to be there. Who ever was behind the cash register all she did was yell at the cook's. When we when to pay the same lady who took our order all she kept putting Pollo one and Pollo one in our receipt and we didn't even order pollo. Horrible customer service... read more

Good food , I like to order for a family reunions and they always serve the right amount of food for the price we pay . Small place more to take out ! read more

Got the number four special wasn't sure what to expect but wow!!!! The chicken was cooked perfectly juicy & flavorful & I loved the two complimentary sauces they accompany your meal with! read more

I was shopping in the area and found "Pollos a la Brasa". After reading the reviews I decided to give it a try and I was not disappointed. Food is great, it's got a lot of taste, the portions are generous and however it was busy, service was fast and friendly. We had the "Papas a la Huancaina", "lomo saltado and the chaufa de pescado". Next time we are trying the chicken. It smells so good. If you are up for some tasty peruvian food, this is a good place to visit. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Chaufa de pescado - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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This place was such a nice surprise. My co-worker is from Peru and she recommended this itty bitty restaurant. I had the pescado sudado (steamed fish) and the fish is steamed with a mixture of veggies, and a small side of rice. The dish was completely satisfying and full of great flavors. We ordered the Inca Cola to share. The is a real fast food restaurant, its small and looks like they just sell rotisserie chicken but the place is so much more.... The place gets packed and the food sells fast. There is like 5 tables for those who want to eat in, so good luck. When we went there was a 2 top available for us and 5 minutes after we sat down the line went out the door. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Perscado sudado was a nice surprise! - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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Food was not good for the price, the prices on here and at the establishment are completely different

First off: CASH ONLY. They do have one of those ATMs in there though. Had the pollo a la brasa, steamed rice & green salad. Price was pretty reasonable, the lady was nice. She checked on us often and made sure we had water refills because that green sauce was HOT. I think my eyeballs were sweating. It was tasty though so I kept adding it to my rice/chicken despite my tongue being on fire. With all Peruvian places I've been to, there's a little big of a language barrier, but they manage fine. Be patient and it's all good. The chicken was good. I still like the flavor of Nory's better, but all places have their own method/seasoning. I still don't know what the creamy yellow sauce was. Like a dressing? It was mild and kind of on the mayo side and tasted similar to what was on my salad. I ended up mixing a little with the green aji sauce to calm it down a bit. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - 1/2 Pollo a la brasa w/rice & salad - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

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I bought 4 pollos a la brasa from this place , 12 people of the 14 who ate got sick .

My step dad and I got Lomo Saltado here to go. For me, this is my first time eating there and my Lomo Saltado was okay. We both got full when we finished it. My step dad loves this Lomo Saltado, I however think it was okay. Inside, the decor is really basic.There isn't much seating either. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

Fantastic food. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. After 7 trips to this place and I have yet to be disappointed. I normally buy the pollo saltado and whole Rotisserie chickens. If you want fancy service then this isn't it, the service is fine for location as they are doing multiple things and do not have a dedicated waiter. All in all, the food is great whether you do takeout or dine-in. read more

This is my favorite Peruvian place, my family loves it!! We always order the lomo saltado to go by the way it's delicious and when I get home I reheat and it takes much better. I always get the rice on the side because I live 30 minutes away so by the time I get home it absorbs the meat juice. The cashier is awesome, she might seem a little serious but she runs the place so she is always overwhelmed. Get to know her and you'll see :) Everything is good, I've had the chicken soup, the rotisserie chicken and the fried rice. read more

I'm going to start with it's a quick bite type of place, small little hole in the wall. If you're like me -one of the last standing people that actually still washes their hands before they eat, I have bad news, NO RESTROOM! Service was good, pretty fast, and clean, I ordered lomo saltado and chica morada(drink), I must say it was the Okayest lomo saltado I ever had, now everyone around me had pollo a las brasas that looked great! I unfortunately didn't chose their apparent specialty, but I will give it a try next time. Their drink (chica morada was good. overall Worlds okayest lomo saltado.... too much oil and flavor was missing something read more

Lomo saltado was delicious. Dip the fries in the yellow sauce and it tastes great. Good customer service as well.

Hi friends. Roasted rotisserie chicken here is really good, sides are great as long as you like plain white rice and undercooked french fries. The food sold here is meant to deprive of you of every cent in your bank account. I have dined here in twenty different occasions, and every single time I walk away feeling like I got fleeced. Pollo Loco sells a family deal including roasted chicken for about $25 bucks, Costco sells rotisserie chickens for $5 bucks. This place here? Roasted chicken is pretty expensive, bang for the buck I would only eat here if your date or friend specifically chose this place. Spanish language is a must here because the foods offered are not as simple to order as pointing to the menu and saying, I want THAT. Cashier here pretended to not understand any English whatsoever, so convenient to see some black and browns walk in and the cashier doesn't speak any English. Come on folks, step it up. Competition in the roasted chicken business is fierce. We want to see your business succeed. read more

Chicken is ok. Ají is terrible. Ceviche costs too much for its mediocrity. It doesn't even come with papa.

A hall in the wall LITERALLY, food gets cook while you wait so be patience. Worth the wait......highly recommend.

Small restaurant with only five tables. The food is high quality and flavorful. Gets hot inside, so I recommend take out. Over the last year I have tried over 60% of the menu. All were very good. Cau Cau and Papa a la Huancaina are among my favorites. Lomo Salatado is also very good. read more

Pollos A La Brasas - a picture of a menu - Peruvian Near Me - Downey, California

I've tried a few Peruvian places and so far this is the BEST one! The restaurant is really small and it definitely has a mom and pop feel to it. The food tastes home made with perfect amount of flavoring. I had the cau cau (I only ordered it because the picture was interesting and I had no idea what it was) and to my surprise, it was SOOOOOO good! When the dish came out, I saw the potatoes and a lot of tripe pieces and I was scared to try it. My first bite sent me to lunch heaven; it didn't smell too strong like tripe, the potatoes were just perfect - soft and fluffy and the flavors were a perfect balance. My husband had the chicken and he said it was the best chicken he's had so far. I had a bite of the chicken and I would have to agree. I am in love with their green sauce, too. It goes so well with their super crispy-fluffy fries and a side of Inca Kola. As for the place itself, we were surprised to see this place so clean and baring a grade A for a "hole in the wall" that tastes so authentic and in a plaza next to the railroad tracks. We will recommend this place to everyone! Just a side note: We're not Spanish speakers but we didn't feel segregated at all with the wait staff who took their time to check on us and ask how we liked their food. read more