I write this at the verge of a food coma. I ordered the whole chicken plate cause I was craving rotisserie chicken and my gf suggested I could eat half now and half later not to mention I drive pass this place everyday wondering. Well the wait is now over!. The blend used to rub in the chicken before roasting is so Ono! And the chicken meat is nice and tender!. Goes perfect with the rice that is served with it . The owner I would assume at the stand was pretty friendly too. If you work/pass/visit the moilili area stop wondering and go pick up a plate. Prices are pretty fair. read more

It happened to be open yesterday, Saturday, so I asked my wife if she wanted to take a look. When we went by about 9:50 am, he said that the chicken was still cooking and would be ready at around 10:45. I went back a little after 11 am, and there was one customer ahead of me. When my turn came, I said it was my first time there and asked if I could just get a whole chicken. He said, yes, and that it was the most popular option. As soon as I saw him cutting the chicken and placing the two halves on a bed of rice, I knew he had misunderstood that I really wanted a whole chicken by itself and nothing else. Perhaps this wasn't an option, but I didn't want to make a big deal of it. In a way, it was good, being able to try what everyone else was having. I took the plate home and we began eating. My wife's initial impression was that the flavor was very good, not too salty, and that the rice was good as well. Then as we continued to eat, she noticed small spots of blood on parts of the chicken. She didn't finish her half, but she's generally a light eater. She said she preferred the whole huli huli chicken we got from near Dillingham instead. My impression was that the taste was fairly good. As for the rice, I like sticky rice better, but that's just my preference. Neither of us used the yellowish spicy mayo at all. I agree that the huli-huli chicken was better. read more

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I was craving fire roasted chicken or a roast chicken that wasn't from Costco. I just happened to see the little trailer on King street near Long's close to University. The open flag was waving with the winds. I had to stop and try it. I've seen that trailer for a long time and never tried it. The server was really good at explaining how the servings were and how the rice was cooked. They offer half or whole chicken. Comes with rice cooked with corn. Unfortunately, there isn't anything in law with it like more veggies. The chicken was very tasty but it was slightly salty for me but it could have been just that chicken. I would come back to try it again if I see the open sign again. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Now, this is good chicken...roasted Peruvian style. Third visit, but it's been a year or so. Half Chicken with long grain rice cooked with garlic and corn. Spicy ailoi is a nice condiment. A good deal for $12. If you are local and used to Huli Huli Chicken...this rotisserie chicken is for you. Rico Rico Chicken uses birds free of hormones and is right up there with the local rotisserie. Located on South King Street next to Moiliili Field...their food truck is parked on the side where metered stalls are...just before Longs Drugs entrance. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered 8 chickens for our office lunch. 6 was more than nuff with all the other stuff we had. The chicken tastes sooooo good, but man made my car smell like B.O. Nice and juicy. Tasty. I don't know the deal with the yellow mustardy sauce...I'm not sure how I feel about it. Maybe needs a kick...mix with chili peppa wata next time. Pre-ordered my chicken...he remembered but didn't...little unorganized, but not a big deal. Nice guy. read more

The chicken was flavorful and the rice was fluffy. I didn't eat the yellow sauce that comes with the it. This place is located in the food truck on the side of the road near Long's. Highly recommend! read more

Finally got to try Rico Rico Chicken today! It's a small trailer painted in red that is parked at the park next to Longs Moili'ili. I have driven by so many times and wondered about it. I think they are there Tuesday-Friday and Sunday. This Peruvian style chicken is super moist and flavorful. It is also so tender that flimsy biodegradable plastic forks can cut thru it! Comes with long grain rice and a spicy mayo. Half a chicken plate is $12, full chicken is $20. Pictured is half a chicken, which is two meals for me. I might add this to my lunch rotation but just order the rico rico chicken and pack a salad or some kinda grain. Worth pulling over for! Location: King Street and Coolidge. Ready by 11:00 am. Recommend you pre-order at (808) 271-6474. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Half Chicken plate for $12 - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Near Longs McCully on King Street, Rico Rico Chicken is shiny trailer/food truck visible when driving by. You order right outside of the stand in the window. While it can feel bustling on King Street outside, the service is quick, and it seems like a well-oiled machine inside. There is some parking on the street or if you are heading to Longs anyway, it is very close. The owner, Carlos, is friendly, down to earth, and great at engaging with his customers. While we have heard there are empanadas sometimes during the week, we mainly have gone on the weekends. We get the chicken, which is about $20. While it seems pricey, a whole chicken lasts a few meals. About 2-3 meals per chicken, which is not bad for $20-ish. The chicken comes with rice, corn, and a yellow sauce. The chicken itself is flavorful and packed with herbs and spices. While it does not require the yellow sauce, the sauce is SO good. It is like a really good mustard. It is not mustard though, it has a less acidic taste. The rice and corn (mixed together) are also good. They have some flavor and compliment the chicken well with some of the sweetness from the corn. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super good chicken...best one in town! Amazing customer service and the chicken is BOMB!!! I'm so amazed something that good came out of something so small! Try it and enjoy yourself! read more

Are you a fan of Costco's rotisserie chicken? (Of course you are, duh, why else would you be on this business's page LOL). Then let me introduce you to Rico Rico Chicken! I've seen several posts about this place raving about their mouth-watering chicken and I had waiting for the chance to go. Their hours are a little funny so pay attention to that before visiting on a whim, but I managed to squeeze in some time on a Sunday. Rico Rico Chicken is kinda like a food truck stand that's normally found on the makai side of Mo'ili'ili park, just before Longs Drugs on King Street, can't miss it. For parking, you can either drive right up to it or park Longs and walk over. Being just myself, I was just going to order a half chicken plate knowing full well it would still last me at least 2 meals. However, the friendly owner was very convincing and persuaded me into getting the whole chicken and I'm so glad that he did. I mean, look at that beauty! Idk what all the seasoning is but the chicken was beautifully spiced, absolutely tender and moist, and was super hot and fresh! This thing lasted me 3 meals and would've lasted me 4 but I had to eat as much as I could while it was still piping hot! I believe the sauce is a yellow pepper sauce, I do like the slight spice to it but I'm not a huge fan because it has a mayo like taste. Nothing wrong with it, just not my personal preference. But trust me, the seasoning on top the chicken skin is more than enough flavoring! I heard this guy sells out fast so either order ahead or get there early! read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Whole chicken! - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quality ingredients with a unique blend of herbs that explodes in your mouth. A must try for anyone who loves huli huli style chicken.

YUM YUM and YUMMY! That is all. Good price too! Better than Huli huli in my opinion! Gone there a total of 2 times and will definitely be back! read more

Variety is certainly the spice in life and Rico Rico has that covered on his Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken incredibly! Who hasn't seen the shiny trailer's permanent fixture on South King Street right along Mōiliili Neighborhood Park though I always see it closed which I can understand why as this Latinx-owned business runs four days a week (Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun 11am to 2:45pm) and from chatting with other regulars I'm told if you have his number you could find out if he's open to order in advance because he sells out on the regular. As times are tough so is the menu as it's been condensed to two plates a full or half chicken and it comes with rice not exactly sure what kind as it was on the dry though I did enjoy it, no corn like many says but a side of pepper sauce that looks like mustard but it's a slight spicy pepper which is a good accompaniment though the true star of the show...Rotisserie Chicken is excellent on it's own. Fresh never frozen chicken without any antibiotics, hormones or steroids the price speaks for itself of the quality and time he puts into his products. I was delighted to have the perfect timing to give Rico Rico Chicken a try. Thank you! read more

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I drive past this cart (King St & Coolidge, across Kahai Street Kitchen and right before CVS) nearly every day and I finally saw it open when I passed it so I made a U-turn and came back! And with only 2 choices (1/2 chicken plate $13, or full chicken plate $22) there's not really much to decide. The plate comes with this rice/corn side, but the chicken is the real star of the show. I know, you must be thinking that's ridiculous to pay $22 but newsflash: everywhere is expensive now, and this stuff tastes way better than the Costco chickens (which are stuffed with brine/sugar/who knows what else!). This IS the best rotisserie chicken! I got the whole chicken plate and nearly ate the entire chicken myself, it was juicy and the skin was crispy and full of flavor. The chicken is heavily spiced but not spicy or too salty, the yellow dipping sauce (looks like a mustard/mayo sauce but better) has a tiny little kick, and it worked well with the chicken. I would pay $22 for the full chicken plate again, stretch it out over 2-3 meals (with a large salad) instead of eating it all at one sitting like I did today. read more

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This is a little shack on king street. It used to be a truck but I noticed it has a nice little permanent shack. The man is hilarious and generous and fun to talk to. The food is incredible. The chicken is moist and flavorful. I think I can eat this not that often because of how many spices are in it. However it's not spicy hot, just flavorful. I enjoy this chicken and will buy it once in a blue moon when I am craving spices. It's great for leftovers and if you save your bones it makes for an excellent chicken soup! read more

I really wanted to like this but I thought it was okay. I loooove Peruvian rotisserie chicken and get it a lot back home in multiple restaurants. I love the sides and dipping sauces where I live. The chicken here was okay and had a different type of seasoning it also came with rice that was okay as well. I did not like the yellow sauce. I usually love aji Amarillo sauce but this one tastes weird and kind of smelled of mustard or something and I hate mustard. It was def not what I was expecting so I was disappointed. read more

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As promised...here's that review! It's not often I can promise a five star review when revisiting a place I hadn't been in a couple of years. Rico Rico is definitely an exception! It was a amazing as I assured my husband it would be. Juicy meat (even the breast piece) and delicious rice! The owner was very responsive via Yelp message when I placed my order in advance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you calling un your order the day before because better believe they sell out. Everything was delicious and we kanacked after! We'll be back! read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Two 1/2 chicken plates because we wanted our own rice portion - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Simple! Delicious! One of a kind! So happy I finally found a window of opportunity to make it to this food truck parked just before you approach the parking lot to Longs Mo'ili'ili on S King St. With only one item on the menu it makes it very easy for indecisive people like me to order. The only choice you have to make is whether you want a half chicken plate ($13) or a full ($22). The chickens are plump and moist on the inside. The outside is rubbed with a zesty blend of Peruvian spices that create an explosion of flavor that is hard to find in this part of the world. It comes with a yellow banana pepper sauce that is interesting but not necessary to enjoy your meal. As a local who is used to Asian sticky white rice, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the rice that comes with little kernels of corn. It's mild flavor and soft texture are the perfect complement which allow the star, the chicken, to shine. They have limited days and hours Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun 11:00-2:45 so time your cravings for Rico Rico chicken right! read more

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This flavor is unique to Hawaii and the meat was moist. If you're researching reviews on it, then you should definitely try it.

Have been wanting to try this Peruvian chicken for a long time. I drove by and saw the trunk next to the University Ave Longs Drugs so I decided today was the day to try! I loved the rotisserie chicken at Limon in Kapolei but unfortunately the restaurant didn't survive the pandemic. I try to eat healthy so I don't eat chicken skin. I make an exception when it is Korean chicken wings. Now I have to make a second exception for Rico chicken. Must must must eat the skin because the flavor is so onolicious! I am not a fan of white meat but it was not dry and I ate it with the slightly spicy mustardy sauce that came with the meal. As for the dark meat, I didn't want to cloud the flavor from the skin so I didn't use the sauce for the dark meat. So delicious!!! Highly recommend! Oh, the gentleman said he is there everyday except Sundays and Mondays. read more

This place is so good. So much flavor, I actually crave this when I am wanting chicken. Be aware Carlos sells out fast so be on top of it!!

The chicken here is so fricking good!! Maybe the best chicken I've had on the island. I think it is!! I went for a full bird, ate half, and I'm writing this review before I eat the 2nd half!! I love the mustard dipping sauce too!! read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down THE BEST chicken I've had on the island! So flavorful, juicy, moist, tender, and everything you want chicken to be! I had the pleasure of enjoying Rico Rico three years ago on my trip to Oahu. I completely forgot the name and I'm so ecstatic I found him again-- because I am going TODAY!!! Woohooooo so excited!!!!!! read more

Stop whatever you're doing and eat here. BEST DAMN CHICKEN OF OUR LIVES. Worth the drive or walk to get here. You will want to eat more even when you're full. You'll fight for the last piece as if you haven't eaten in weeks. So juicy, so flavorful, the yellow chili sauce on the side is good but you don't even really need it but it's awesome too. The rice is tender and so good with the chicken. If you are visiting Oahu, make this a must eat on your list, you will not regret it. Halfway thru shoveling the chicken into my mouth, we both looked at each and said, "holy shit this is good." You can thank me later. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Chicken stand - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tasty!!! Peruvian chicken in the island! So good! The owner was so nice. 100% recommended read more

I don't often give a 5-star rating but for Rico Rico Chicken I am, it's that good and consistent. Consistency is hard enough to maintain but this guy is doing it from the back of a truck! The taste, the juicy, the size of the chicken all top notch. If you order half a chicken, you are literally getting a half of chicken, and if you order the whole chicken, you are literally getting a whole chicken. These are the kinds of places I don't mind spending a little more, I've never been disappointed when I go, sometimes I get the whole one and, eat half for lunch and take the other half home for dinner. If you are in the area, stop by, you will not be disappointed! read more

Delicious roasted chicken. Crispy skin chicken with a good amount of spices, not hot spices more like flavorful spices and the flavor goes into the moist chicken meat. Very simple plates of Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, Rice (not sticky) with some corn in it, and some Yellow Sauce which the owner said was 'spicy' but I didn't find it spicy, but was a nice compliment to the chicken. The chicken is flavorful without the overly saltiness of something like Huli Chicken. He didn't have any drinks for sale but he's located on King Street close to Longs where you can buy drinks, and it's alongside Moiliili Field. Just park in a street space behind the wagon. read more

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This place is fiyahhhh!!! Yaw! The Peruvians be givin the Mexicans a run for their money! Watch out world! This spot may be too hot to handle for you! read more

Still super delicious chicken! Perfectly seasoned and hot right out of roaster. It's a pared down menù because he here only during the down time for Waikiki. When it opens up, he says he'll be back there. Right now he's offering 1/2 chicken with rice for $10 and a whole one with rice for $20. No sides right now. But what we had was really tasty! The truck is parked in front of the baseball field in Moilili on King St. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - $10 1/2 chicken plate - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Only real Peruvian chicken spot on island or all the islands actually. This truck should have way more reviews/recognition.

The first time I had a Rico Rico Chicken was on Christmas Eve. I bought a whole chicken while having a few Guinnesses at Anna O's and it was kinda difficult to eat on a little round table with four people. Partly because of the difficulty in eating it, I didn't think much of it, and about half of it reached home for da wife to eat. Not only did she eat it, she also fell in love with it. For me, it was not love at first bite but we ate it again and I like it much more the second time and even more the third. We've eaten it about six times now and I think $20 for a whole chicken and Peruvian rice is a deal. The chicken is smoky, juicy, and flavorful but not too salty. The closest thing IMO is a Huli Huli chicken but not scrawny like one. The first time it came with a spinach salad with a vinegar based dressing--simple and delicious. Unfortunately, it was the only time I've seen it available. The problem I have with RRC is that it is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and sells out before I get home from work, so I'm relegated to eating it only on Sundays. read more

I ordered a half chicken today before work. I had been craving some rotisserie style chicken for a week. The portion is very reasonable and really flavorful. The dipping sauce is good match with the chicken. Lots of parking on the street. read more

This is International Flavor Chicken and Rice Cool. The Best Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken in the 50th State (Hawaii). FYI: their FaceBook account is: = @RicoRicoChicken Rico Rico Chicken usually does (2) two locations: (1) One in Waikiki and (1) One on King Street Mauka Side (Mountain Side) of Street tucked in Right before 'Long's Drugs' Right after the "Old Stadium Park" {Side Note: The Old Stadium Park has had many world class events and entertainers such as ELVIS and Babe Ruth and More .....} Lunch Time Hours Only. They are cool and the Chicken and Rice is pretty damn good. Try it out read more

Yay! Rico Rico chicken is back so i finally dont have to drive all the way to Kapolei to get pervian style chicken! Here the reviews: -Ambience: tiny food truck in Kokua's market parking lot. -Service: 10 points! Nice and friendly! -Food: Decided to get their whole chicken ($19) Mmmm!!! Good thing I bought the whole chicken so i can make a chicken salad sandwich tomorrow for breakfast!! Overall, i wish i had more space in my stomach to keep eating! The only thing was that i love my chicken with french fries and they only have rice so i had to go to Burger King to get me those fries! Open only on the weekends! Will be back! read more

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I love them. It's amazing. We had our first encounter of Rico Rico Chicken at Noa's 7/10 event. First 100 people got a half chicken plate with purchase. I was instantly hooked... the spices! The juices... the meat just falls off the bones... the skin I digress. I don't eat red meat or pork, I rarely eat chicken and normally refuse chicken on the bone but holy crap. I've been coming back to this place every week since 7/10! You can sign up for text messages to let you know of specials. You can text ahead of time with your name and location you want with what you want and they'll make sure to have it for you when you arrive. They also have a site to order and pay ahead of time! Ugh. The sauce they give??? Amazing. Anyway, we love the chicken so much I decided to take the left over bones and am currently simmering them to make broth! My house smells amazing. If you've made it this far I hope you can tell how delicious I think this chicken is. I suggest you tear all the skin and meat up off the bone, mix it with the rice and then mix it with that yellow sauce If you try this chicken based on this review and you don't like it please find me on social media and curse me out! read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Half-chicken! - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Really really really yummy rotisserie Chicken. Our family get it all the time. Great customer service from Carlos and good price. The chicken is accompany with white rice and corn, good combo! I highly recommend it read more

Love this place! The chicken is always delicious and super moist. The yellow sauce compliments the chicken well. My favorite "rotisserie" type of chicken. read more

Rico Rico Chicken - Whole chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

ONE MY FAVORITE CHICKEN PLACES IN HAWAII !!! Really moist and flavorful. Nice smoke and spices served with rice and corn mixed in. I'm a dark meat person but the white meat was pretty moist so I enjoyed it almost as much as the dark meat. If you google "Rico Rico" you'll get the times and the place where he'll be ... which today was on King Street (Mauka side) next to Moiliili Park across from Kahai Street Kitchen. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Simple menu The chicken is really really tasty! The sauce....mmm...not so much my taste but it's okay - Would go good with some fries though (does not sell fries) The rice is good....something different. The owner is very friendly & funny! ONLY thing is...he's not there everyday. read more

Tried this guys food long ago. Irascible wonderful. An explosion of flavors! Bought the whole Chicken plate. It was a HUGE, moist, tasty and fragrant chicken split into two halves served with rice and a yummy yellow sauce. At first you think $22 is pricey, but NOT when it fed me 3 portions! I've paid $15 for a sandwich and $20 for ONE meal as prices have gone up quite a bit! (Imo, Doesn't make sense to raise the minimum wage a buck, employee gets $8 a day more, less after taxes...but then Employee also pays a buck more for the dozen items they buy all day...you are now short $4 bucks) not to mention employee works harder because the company probably had to cut staff)! oh well..back to chicken...its great, TIP well, food service works hard! read more