I was bummed out when I learned that "every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" wasn't actually invented by Semisonic. But it's a valuable sentiment, like tonight when my intended destination closed at least 3 hours before its stated time, and then I pivoted to Sol Chicken. I'm certainly curious about the ceviche but figured I should go for the namesake poultry. The half chicken had exemplary skin, and when you're on the more mellow interior sections, that's when the green sauce gets to work. I also enjoyed the sopa a la criolla. The service was outstanding. read more

It's my second time here and I still enjoy the food. Note that a service charge (gratuity/ tip) is already included in your bill. The chicken was well seasoned and not too salty. Papa a la huancaina was yummy and the sauce wasn't salty. The Salad was an abundant amount. The seafood soup was good as well. It has mussels, calamari, fish, and shrimp. I must say if you order platanos you do get a lot! I like the chicha morada here too as it's not super sweet. Buen provecho :) read more

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This place has gone through some new management and they have been trying. Miss the old staff but this new one is really doing a great job. I have recently ordered from them twice to-go and I am loving their "sason" flavor. I will get the courage to eat in the dinning room soon when I am fully vaccinated but for now I am loving the food to take home. Great portions and fresh tasty food. Some of their entree brings me back to that good old Peruvian home cooking. Here's a tip ask for the "El Menu de dia" Menu of the day, list item. My favorite, when they have it, is Cau cau (tripe stew). Doing a great job with the take out and the waiter there is a super friendly and helpful guy. Keep it up guys. read more

We came here with a large group of 12 people. It is a small spot but they were able to seat us. Staff was very friendly! The food came out fast considering everything we ordered. They have a nice selection of drinks made with variety of Pisco. We got the Ceviche Mixto which was nicely dressed. Also got the rotisserie chicken which was flavorful. Worth a visit read more

Horrible!!! Sorry, but Jalea doesn't consist of 90% of calamari frozen rings. No shrimp at all and greasy ass white fish. Take it off the menu and while you're at it take the chicken and Sangria off too. Just nasty. Don't waste your money here. Walk, no, run away fast. I want to know if the people who reviewed this place 4 stars or better, have actual taste buds??? Smfh read more

Sol Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

This is a new Peruvian spot in Union City, good atmosphere, good music, the rotisserie chicken is good, not overcooked or dry, just right, now their beans were also good, never had beans like theirs anywhere before, the gravy was nice and thick, not like others that the gravy runs like water, oh and their green hot sauce goes great with the chicken, no too hot or spice, has the right amount of kick to it, I give this place five stars, very satisfying and I'm stuffed. read more

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I can't believe they don't rotate their tamales! I bought four pork tamales and one of them was so old that it was watery with white and green color on top and the smell is so bad I had to call them and let them know! The waitress told me to bring it back but for one tamal I am not going to drive 30 minutes back & forth! She said she was very busy and hung up on me! I am doing her a favor to advise her but let's see what the Board of Health will say. read more

This is the place to go for real deal rotisserie chicken. Perhaps among the absolute best I've had in the area, and there are very good chicken places here. I've had the ceviche here before also, and it's very good, but I think the chicken is the Sol reason to come here. The combo deal is the way to go.. For $11-12 total price (counting tax and tip), I got 1/2 a chicken and 2 sides. I personally thought the dark meat was 1000x better (it's my preference anyway). Totally worth it. One of my favorite spots in the area. read more

Found it on yelp and this place is great! Ordered mixesd seafood ceviche, chicken combo with white rice and sweet plantain as a side. Ceviche is the best ! Chicken combo has good flavor to it but don't like texture of chicken (very dry). Sweet plantain is superb too. And as it's world cup time they also have 2 tv which is also a plus for sports lover (and of course the channel is speaking Spanish which I knew nothing about..) Keep in mind there is only street parking (quarter for 30 mins is not bad at all) but it may be slightly hard to find a spot on bergebline ave - you may find something the street north to it. Overall it is a good experience- it was slightly pricer than what I thought (given the $ on yelp) but it is still okay and with food portion is large. Will definetly come back to try out more dishes. read more

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We love this place. The chicken is always juicy. The staff is always accommodating. I applaud them for not using styrofoam anymore.

hoy yo fue en mi hora de lunch el mesero Robinson Raminez me dio buen servico. Igual que Yordy el mesero hace un buen trabajo en este lugar que cuando entra te siente como si esta en casa. Toda la comida es rica y un lugar limpo Gracias a Yordy y Robinson por el buen servico que me dan Sergio Quinones Jr read more

This spot is the furthest thing to good Peruvian food. I think it is more from Central America than Peruvian. We ordered Pollo a la Brasa Perucho. The chicken was dry, the salad dressing was obviously from a bottle of low quality American dressing, and not the classic Peruvian vinaigrette, tostones and a mountain of white rice. We tried to order other items on the menu and a lot of things were 86'd. The lady server was nice, but she took FOREVER to pick up our plates and bring the check. (It wasn't busy lol...) Stay away from here if you are looking for good Peruvian food! read more

I called after the time they were closed because I was in the area. They asked me what I wanted (for pick up) and they made it for me. It was delicious! I received good customer service even though it was after hours and really good food! I usually travel to Paterson from Hoboken for amazing Peruvian food but I am so happy I found this place closer to me! I wish they delivered to Hoboken!! BTW I ordered the lomo saltado which my Cambodian boyfriend is obsessed with! read more

The food was good, the service was terrible. We had to wait 45 minutes to be served, after requesting service twice (there were only four other patrons, place was pretty much empty). We had to get our own menu, no water on the table, no follow up. After they finally served our food, the table was overflowing with empty plates and we had to place them on the counter ourselves. We requested extra napkins and straws, we had to get them ourselves. No one asked whether we wanted dessert and/or coffee. Bill was late. Even thought the food was good, we will not be returning, we have many places to chose from. read more

In the realm of Peruvian cuisine this is the benchmark of which to compare. As much as I try, I have yet to find an item on the menu to fall short of the bar. I rarely say it, but in the UC hood, nothing comes close. read more

I haven't been here in years. i went yesterday hoping to have the same food the first time i visited. I was noy disappointed. Food was good, plenty, and at a steal of a price. They did not disappoint. We will be back! read more

Considering the neighborhood this restaurant is in, you can't compare it with high end restaurants. For those people complain about service, this is a local neighborhood kind of place so please lower your expectations. Comfortable seating, flavorful food, what else can you ask for? Both the fried chicken and fish we order wish cook perfectly so they were nice and juicy. 4 stars simply because I don't give out 5 unless it really blows me away. Yeah, I am a fan. read more

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Cons: service needs help and WHAT'S THAT SMELL? Pros: Superior cuisine, one of the best latin menus in town. read more

I came for Lomo Saltado & it was excellent. I tried this spot cuz many people Yelp! that it was good and it really was very good: good portions, very good quality meat, fresh, & nice people. Little loud with the music & babies crying. Interesting note: the lemons were so fresh & plump. Like you can squeeze one and get a small cup of lemonade! :) read more

Sol Chicken - Lomo Saltado - Latin American Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

I really don't know why this place didn't have all 5 stars, the food was great and very authentic. As a chef, I can tell you that this place is great. Come by and enjoy your dinner here with friends and family members. read more

3rd time no disappointment. Parijuela and jalea delicious every time... Bartender Robison great service :) read more

I've driven by this restaurant so many times. I was excited when we decided to stop. I loved it from the first moment. This was primarily due to the heat. It was very cold outside. The music was enchanting and the space was cozy. We went to the bar and was greeted by a charming bartender. I don't speak Spanish so my fiancee ordered for me. We later found out she spoke perfect English (to funny). We ordered the Chaufa Mixto. For our adult beverage, we had Negra Modelos. This was one of the coldest cervezas I've had in a long time. When the food came out, I was taken back by the fried smell. After the first bite, all my concerns disappeared. The meal was excellent and the staff was great. I look forward to coming back. read more

We love it ,the Chavez was nice fresh and tasty and the steak with egg was great The children menu is a little bit boring. But every things else was great price is good read more

The Absolute Best Peruvian Ceviche in NEW JERSEY. The Ceviche Mixto is so fresh and the presentation is phenomenal. CASH ONLY. Very authentic atmosphere. read more

Best Peruvian restaurant in Hudson County ! Food is fresh, delicious and the service is great. I highly recommend this place. I've tried all others and none come close to this place. Breakfast is so good. Everything in this place is good. read more

As a Peruvian and a chef I feel so embarrased about this place. Well to start.... chicha does not consist of just sugar, I think I got diabetes with the one sip I took. The chicken was nasty. Please do not go there and waste your money there are better real Peruvian places out there. The service was horrible. Places like this give a bad reputation to our Peruvian cuisine. read more

This is my favorite local eat and everyone who I bring is always impressed. Because it's on the south side of 495, it's not as popular as it should be - it beats out the restaurants on the north on Bergenline hands-down. The 1/2 rotisserie chicken with 2 sides (you can ask for any 2 - I like the maduros, sweet plantains, and salad) is delicious and tender and ridiculously priced at $6.50! The accompanying chimichurri sauce is picante and awesome. Choclo, the oversized and chewy Peruvian corn is also recommended as is the Papa a la Huancaina, potatoes in yellow pepper sauce. The ceviche is fresh and tangy in lime juice. The portions are big and everything we've had is high quality. In a large group, order the mixed plate, Sol Parrillero, and you'll rave about the pork and skirt steak. I've also tried the tasty chaufa, fried rice, and Chicharron de Pescado, fried fish & cassava. Consistently excellent! The restaurant is family-owned in a well-done décor. The proprietor is distinguished and always there and friendly and speaks broken English. You can pick up liquor next door at Fiji liquor and the restaurant will provide glasses and an opener. We like our Peruvian food with Leffe beer! At the end, we always are satisfied and amazed at the quality, portions and price! For around $35 (which includes the price of 3 Leffe bottles, tip & tax), my boyfriend and I enjoy an excellent meal that would easily cost double for the same in the city! read more

Sol Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Union City, New Jersey

While I would love to be able to give this place more stars, I gave it 2 because we were strong-armed into paying and taking food that we didn't order. I was there last night with my cousin and boyfriend. We ordered 3 main dishes and 2 appetizers. When we saw the waiter coming out with 2 plates of ceviche mixto we thought that the second plate was for another table, but we were the only ones in the restaurant. Even though we only ordered one, we ended up accepting it anyway. Okay...so the ceviche was nice and refreshing and the chicharron de pescado was tasty as well. While we were munching on that, out came the roasted chicken and rice and a huge plate of lomo saltado. We were already thinking that it was way more food than we should have ordered and waiting for a bowl of parihuela (seafood soup) when out came a huge platter of barbecued meat. - the sol parrillero. We told the guy who brought it out that our waiter (who disappeared) must have misunderstood something because it wasn't what we ordered. He turned around to cancel it then came back a few minutes later insisting that the chef already made it and that we had to take it and he'd wrap it up for us in a to go box. I argued with the waiter saying that we didn't order it and it's not our mistake, so why should we have to take it? My cousin finally acquiesced because she didn't want to make a scene, but what happened to the customer is always right?? And of course, it was the most expensive dish on the whole menu! I'm sorry, but if the waiter makes a mistake, why should the customer have to pay for it? It's a shame, but it's one place I won't be going back to. read more

I've been to this place many times, and the service has always sucked. They always forget orders. I came with a group and everyone got their food but by the time everyone finished, me and this other person finally got our food. read more

I'm confused about the other reviews since they seemed so excellent. However my experience was not just terrible, but about the worst I've ever had. First I almost walked out due to the smell in the place. It was really foul. Not of bad food or anything unsanitary, just like old furniture or fixtures. The food and service were also terrible. They are called a chicken place so I had their chicken combo. The chicken was so dry I needed extra water to wash it down. This became a problem too since it was tough getting the attention of the waiter. Even though I was the only table eating, he was too busy chatting and laughing with people at the bar. I finally got his attention and he brought a pitcher of water and set it on the table without refilling my glass. In a nutshell, bad food bad service and bad atmosphere (they had the television up so loud I couldn't hear myself think). Obviously I won't be back read more

Ordered half-chicken, Jalea, Chaufa Mixto, and Papa Huancaina (takeout) and it was all spot-on! The waitress even helped me carry my food to my car because my giant 2-year was sleeping in my arms. :) Definitely will be back! read more

I love this place, it's quickly become a go-to favorite. Great seasoning, large portions, good prices. You have to try either their chicken or ceviche. It's legit. read more

The lomo salteado is to die for. The portion is big and there's enough to have for two different days. The pescado a lo macho is also very tasty and comes with an array of seafood in this creamy sauce! I've enjoyed all the things I've had here! It's a quick, tasty, and inexpensive meal. read more

Found this place looking up Peruvian spots. Good Peruvian food. Nice place to eat. We got a whole rotisserie chicken, fried shrimp chicken and beef rice with plantain on the side. Very yummy. Service was okay I could tell our waitress wasn't happy that we didn't speak Spanish, but that is expected in areas like this unfortunately so you sometimes get treated different, and that's why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. read more

I love the Chicken and the ceviche here it's always on point and yummy ( the 4 stars are for that). The rest of the stuff on the menu is OK. prompt delivery is always appreciated. Table service is Ok here as it's hit and miss. Sometimes it's speedy and sometimes you age waiting to get your order in or for anything else. (2 stars for the service) read more

Amazingly good, Amazing portions for the price. The Peruvian corn (Choclo) is beyond words. Despite the price ($5 sounds a lot for corn), the corn should be a definite order. Once you try it, you'll understand. The 1/2 rotisserie chicken with 2 sides is amazing amount of food. The service is great. Even the waiter, who didn't speak much English, was very accomodating and tried his best to check on us. A definite for people living near the area. read more

So I haven't been here in a long time, and a friend of mine told me she recently went and had a great time! I couldn't help but go and find out if this place had gotten better and to my surprise it did! Just left from there and all I can say is wow! I tried the Ceviche Mixto and my boyfriend had the Chaufa de Pollo, the food was so delicious. MY ceviche mixto had a lot of seafood and a great hot kick to it. I couldn't keep my hands off my boyfriend's plate, the rice had such an awesome flavor! The service was awesome, our waitress was very sweet and suggested we try there signature dessert: Alfajores, we literally bought the last ones! The prices are sitll high compared to most restaurants on bergeline avenue but honeslty it is worth it now. I am so happy I gave them another try! can't wait to go back :) read more

I luv, luv, LUV this place! Like others have said, the portions are huge and the food is just plain delicious! I never fully got the whole Peruvian chicken "thing" until I went here... its so yummy! And the green sauce- to die for. My bf and I order the half chicken combo with fried rice and salad and its enough to feed the both of us comfortably- and all for $7.50!!! The pork chops are great as well! They're always so friendly when we go to pick up our food and on the rare occasion when we go to dine in too. Not sure if I would do the delivery thing again though- its better to just swing by and pick it up yourself. read more

There chicken, fried rice and yucca fries are delicious! Very reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. My new go to sporting Bergenline for Peruvian cuisine. read more

Ok good food and service is awsome but beer isnt that cold but i will degendly come again