For the price point, this place was absolutely amazing. Tucked away on the corner of Quincy and 5th, Super Pollo is a fast and inexpensive way to get in a quick lunch. Although a bit quiet, the servers were really quick with their work -they can usually get through your order and have your food ready in under a minute. Although the line seems really long, particularly during busy hours, every time I looked up at the line while I was eating my food, it seemed as if though there were completely new faces, more people eagerly awaiting their lunch. The typical lunch order that most people get is the 1/4 chicken. For $6.99, you get 1/4 of a chicken with 2 sides - enough to fill most people (all of my friends and me included). The sides were overall pretty good. I had the chick peas and plantains, and my friends had rice (white and fried), beans, and spinach. The plantains were superb, but try to eat them while they're still hot. The sweetness works really well with the juicyness that comes from being fresh off the heat and make for a great contrast to the chicken. The chickpeas were good, but they weren't really anything special. They were the right temperature, tasted pretty consistent and normal, but could have used a bit more flavor. However, I don't necessarily think that this is a bad thing - if it were over the top, then it would have clashed with the stronger flavor of the chicken (more details below). From what my friends told me, the white rice was pretty mediocre - a bit too wet and soggy and just didn't go too well with the chickpeas. But the chicken - the chicken is really what you come here for. Sure the sides are good, but who cares about any of that when the aroma of charcoal chicken, slowly rolling in the hot oven with just the right amount of seasoning and spices hits you right when you walk in. None of that frozen, reheated stuff - this chicken is fantastic. Being freshly cooked, there are a lot of savory juices trapped inside the meat, with no part of the chicken being dry at all. The skin added just the right amount of seasoning - enough so that the distinct flavor hits you with every bite, but not too much as to not overwhelm you or be too salty. The sauces that they provide also complement the chicken very, very well. The yellow sauce is a mayo/mustardy combination, and the green sauce is some sort of mild chili spice. I don't know how, but when you mix everything together and dip the chicken in (especially with the skin) the flavor is just amazing. For what you pay, you really get a lot. 1/4 of a chicken is definitely bigger than a normal burger you'd get from a similar fast-food place. The server actually said that he'd bring me more plantains because I had the last serving and it wasn't enough, but he never got around to it. It's OK though - I left the place feeling pretty bloated already, and the lunch hours were still busy busy for them, so I left feeling satisfied anyways. Great food for an affordable price. Sides could use a bit more work (not a problem though, because the chicken makes up for it), but the plantains and chickpeas are definitely a safe and great choice. Also, if you go M-F, 3-5PM, I think it's happy hour and you get the 1/4 chicken deal for like $4.99 or something. read more

Super Pollo - 1/4 chicken with rice and chickpeas - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Eat all the food here!!! Amazing. I will be back. The chicken is juicy and perfect. Wide selection of sides to satisfy most tastes. Try an Inca cola. read more

Super Pollo - Lomo saltado, delicious! - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Sometimes I am not sure if I should share my favorite places or not here :) just so keep them less busy but here we go. This is my go to place for Peruvian chicken. My favorite thing about food here is the sides. A collection of fun and healthy sides. I usually go here in the evening after my classes when I want a good food and I don't feel like cooking. The price is decent and what you would expect from a Peruvian chicken place. It is usually not crowded so I get my order in a very timely manner. I love dark chicken here so much that I haven't tried other items that much. My favorite item to get for the food is a quarter dark chicken which comes with 2 sides. These are my favorite sides here. Lentil soup: this item is one of my favorite, a mild and nutritious soup. Every time they have it I get it. My other favorite side is the green rice. It is the normal rice cooked with some vegetables and fried a little bit. It is a little bit oilier than normal rice but the taste is worth it. My next favorite side is spinach. It is delicious and can go with yogurt pretty well. Other good sides includes the yucca, and fries. I definitely recommend this place and the plus is they also have takeout and delivery via different delivery apps. read more

I do wonder why it took so long for me to come here. Why did I waste most of my D.C. life eating subpar Peruvian chicken at El Pollo Rico just down the street? This place has consistently better tasting chicken (something about their seasoning blows El Pollo Rico out of the water), has a newish building that is clean and well kept which makes you less doubtful about whether you will get food poisoning, is slightly cheaper, and has way more amazing sides to choose from. They even have diet Inca Cola, which you of course MUST drink with Peruvian chicken. I always get the half chicken platter with yucca and fried rice (yucca is a must, fried rice can be exchanged for plantains or beans or something else if you want). Then I get a diet Inca cola to help wash it all down. Use your hands, get a little bit messy and greasy. This is probably not the best place to go on a first date. Or maybe it is, if you wanna see if the other person is good at eating... read more

Straight up love this place. I used to be a die hard Pollo Rico fan, but Super Pollo has become my go-to place, mainly b/c I dangerously live across the street from this place, but also because the SIDES ARE AWESOME. Usually get a half chicken, side of chickpeas, side of rice, and side of beans. The chicken here is excellent. While many folks will debate the timeless comparison of Pollo Rico versus Super Pollo, I admit that I prefer the chicken at Pollo Rico, mainly for its juiciness and its flavor. Super Pollo is more like 1b to Pollo Rico's 1a. But what makes the difference here is the variety of sides. While Pollo Rico only really offers fat cut fries and coleslaw (and a few other so-so sides), Super Pollo has just about anything you could want. I think the chickpeas are the go-to side here, deliciously spiced, perfectly cooked, and a wonderful compliment (and way to fill u up cheaply). The rice is excellent, mostly because its not just plain white rice, they cook it in some sort of broth probably, because its salty and flavorful, not just your plain rice filler. The beans are also very very good, not the refried type, and very much along the lines of the chickpeas. Also love the burritos here. Lately, have been ordering more burritos than chicken plates, going with the chicken burrito (key here is they use the charbroiled chicken in their burritos) with everything. It takes a bit longer (sometimes 10 mins if they forget your order) but its delicious, filled with guac, lettuce, cheese, rice, chicken (and they don't skimp), and grilled to perfection. I like that that give you 2 sides on top of that (I go with double chickpea in this case). Overall, just an awesome place to fill your stomach up on. Open nice and late (10pm or later) decent parking (around back/side street), and fantastic food. LEGIT read more

How I heard of this place: We first learned of Super Pollo from one of our numerous walks through Arlington. My friend, Luis, said that the spices on the Peruvian chicken at Super Pollo beat those of El Pollo Rico, yet EPR still wins for the entire package. I trust my Peruvian friend and decided to check it out. Type of cuisine: Charcoal-broiled chicken, rotisserie style, served with sides. Other menu items exist, but let's be honest - the charcoal chicken is Super Pollo's claim to fame. "Super Pollo is called the "go to place" for Peruvian chicken. The chicken is always tender and delicious. The steak fries are always served hot, the rice (PLAIN RICE) has a flavor that many would love to replicate in the kitchen. And a common request is "extra sauce please!" Ambiance: We walked up to the new dining strip mall, windows from floor to ceiling, and adjacent to Jimmy Johns is unit 550-C: Super Pollo. Inside we are met with black and white tiled floors, yellow walls and still-white, slightly tall ceilings. Recessed lighting throughout the space brings ones attention to the hanging lights directly over the display of food running across the majority of the middle of the restaurant space. Matching wooden tables with black legs and dark chairs, yellow, plastic booth seating and music somewhat foreign to the space are immediately noticable. Random artwork - collages of scenes from Paris and New York, oil paintings with scenes from jazz clubs, photographs that seem impersonal, and strangely placed quotes about love, life and laughter - can be found throughout. We disregard and make our way to the far right side of the kitchen counter to place our orders, after a quick meander past the options for side dishes. Stacks of styrofoam carry-out containers are available for packing up our food, as well as plates for diners wishing to keep their food here. Large skewers are removed from the large rotisserie oven and three to four blackened, whole chickens are emptied into containers under heating lamps for us to enjoy. Making our way down the glass display, we take note of a dozen (or more) side dishes, of which we can each select two to accompany our dinners. We are ready to order. What I ordered: My husband wanted a half chicken with two sides ($8.99) including fries and a small bowl of chickpeas swimming in a soupy sauce. Cody and I shared Family Meal #1, a whole chicken with two sides ($18.99), a larger bowl of spinach (similar to palak paneer, with potatoes instead of paneer) and a generous helping of fried plantains. Our meal came with four cans of soda, which we found in the Coca-Cola refrigerators and took our seats towards the back of the establishment on the far left (from entrance).Super Pollo What I loved: The juicy chicken and the spicy green sauce. Why I loved it: Delicious chicken. A short walk from our home. Side options that allow for any taste to enjoy. Cost: Average ($8 per half chicken) read more

Prices went up - whole chicken with 2 sides is $20. The online menu, of course, does not reflect this. The chicken was good, though Pollo Rico chicken is way better (to me). The creamed spinach and chickpeas, which Pollo Rico doesn't offer, are fantastic. read more

This pollo place is clearly related to Super Chicken in Tyson's and is superb. Both the white and dark meat options are fantastic, and I think that the best time to go is on Sundays. They seem to have a lot of fresh food and in ample portion for what I guess is the after church crowd. If you are hungover, this stuff could help save you. Like all pollo places, you can select a quarter, half, or whole chicken and you can specify if you want dark meat, white meat, or both. The chicken is moist and flavorful with a crispy skin on the outside that is covered in spices. They have really great sides such as white and fried rice, chickpeas, yucca, fries, salad, ect. They have a parking lot behind the restaurant, so if there is no street parking available close by, be sure to sneak behind the bank where they have designated spots. Don't fall victim to Arlington's predatory towing tendencies. This restaurant is always spotless and I have never waited in line for more than a few moments. Truly a 5 star casual dining experience. read more

Super Pollo opened on Monday, August 1st and the lines have been to the door. The service is fast and friendly and the owners are hands on with the customers. It's bright and airy, but the music is a bit loud when you are trying to converse, but that's minute since the food is so incredibly tasty. I tried yucca for the first time today and it was different - I liked it. The chicken is seasoned nicely and the chickpeas are a bit spicy but really good. They have an expansive menu that includes subs, super burgers quesadillas, super burritos, soup, their infamous Peruvian chicken and traditional Peruvian a la carte dishes, as well as assorted desserts (i.e. Alfajores, Flan, Strawberry Mousse, Tres Luches). Important Quick Note: The restaurant is clean and they are quick to clear the tables when you leave. I did not use the restroom so I cannot attest to their cleanliness. (I am a stickler for clean restrooms). Please support this franchise as they are one of the better Pollo's out there. read more

If you have lived in Arlington for a while and have never been to SP, you may be like I was the first time I came in here. $6 for a full meal? Must be junk...right? WRONG. So, so wrong. I have eaten a lot of rotisserie chicken in my life. An embarrassing amount, actually (As a lazy bachelor, it used to be a 3-time a week staple). And while I generally don't do this...I am going to make a bold proclamation and say...that while I am not sure if this is the best rotisserie chicken anywhere on earth, it's the best that I have ever had. Period. This includes El Pollo Rico (since I know some of you will wonder...). When you factor in the price and the amount of food you get, this should be a 6-star establishment. Pro tip: Pay the extra $1 for fried plantains with your chicken platter and pair it with chickpeas or lentils. They give you a ton of plantains. So much so that unless I am really hungry, I can eat the chicken and the plantains and be stuffed. They put the chickpeas and lentils in a separate cup which you can take to-go and make a perfect pairing for a sandwich at lunch the next day. read more

Always love Super Pollo. If you have no idea what you are in the mood for but want something well priced and good, Peruvian chicken is always a good fall back. I wouldn't say it was the best I've had but its always consistent. Ordered a 1/4 chicken with yucca and chickpeas for about ~$10 or so. Very easy location and I also like how the place is much more modernized in terms of decor. Clean is a good word to describe it. You can never really go wrong with Super Pollo. read more

I'm going to to ahead and say it - this is the most magical place in Arlington. If i ever move, this is the place I will miss the most. I have been to El Pollo Rico and Pio Pio and many other Peruvian chicken places in the area - NONE compare to Super Pollo...NONE. Their chicken is always moist (cringe) and yummy and their yucca is always crispy and possibly sprinkled with fairy dust. I also appreciate that there is always parking and the restaurant is always clean. Though I am partial to yucca and plantains, they also offer a variety of other sides including mashed potatoes and fries. There are more traditional Peruvian dishes too but I stick with my 1/4 white meat and two sides. Also - 2 people can have dinner here for under $20 (don't forget to tip the staff). If my significant other would allow it - i would eat Super Pollo every night for dinner. As it is, I am limited to 1-2 times a week. I am actually bringing all of my DC coworkers here for a field trip so that they can better understand who I am as a person. ...that's it. I'm getting Super Pollo tonight. read more

Errrrrmahgerd, you guys. 1) The sides are delicious meals in and of themselves. The spinach (with potato) is better than several Indian restaurants' saag aloo. And you get it as a freaking side dish. 2) The chicken and sauces are amazing. I usually nom a half chicken at most of these sorts of restaurants, but here I am content with a quarter because of the delicious combination of the meat and sides. 3) The service is friendly and fast, and the prices are reasonable. Real plates, a selection of drinks, and smiles all around. Run, don't walk. Just don't take my chicken. read more

Love this place! The food is amazing! I'm on somewhat of a restrictive diet, and yet this place is perfect for me. Usually I get the quarter dark chicken, white rice and black beans, and yuca. All of these options are so good. I've also had the mixed veggies before and those are great. My boyfriend always gets the chick peas and rice. Not only can I confirm that all of the food listed above is incredible, but the sizes given are huge, especially for the price. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Rude and disrespectful I usually have lunch or dinner at this place once in a while. I live in the area. Me and my family walk around a lot. And surprisingly this time i was here for work to pick up (uber eat) deivery food and i treated by those who was working there didnt really acknowledging me at all. I told them im here for uber eat. No one answer and also it wasnt busy at the store at all. And i ve waited for 15 mins already the food was not ready. I asked for the food to see it was ready and one of the worker didnt answer me and was just ignoring me. I just got surprised by these people attitude. I asked the lady where the manager is?! And she said manager wasnt in today. Will be back Tomorrow. So i asked the lady Other worker's name who Was rude to me, and she said "SHE DOESNT KNOW HIS NAME" they are coworkers. As i was leaving the store i asked the rude employee's name he said " I HAVE NO NAME". they treating me less because im driving for uber and im also looking Asian. Its just disappointing that we all humans we all work hard for living. And treating eachother like differently is just really sad. read more

Every time I come in here, I feel like I'm cheating on El Pollo Rico, but I get over it once I smell the chicken! The wife loves this place more since they have salads, etc, so when she's around, this is the chicken joint for us. The yard bird here is strong, sizes are huge and the seating is plentiful. Great lunch spot with lots of parking in the back, so don't pay for street parking! read more

this is the best Peruvian chicken place in Arlington. The reason is simple. fresh chicken with 2 sides among a choice of at least 12 sides make this a winner. Sides are what win the chicken wars and Super Pollo caters to tastes in every ethnic group. Nothing like equal opportunity side dishes the sides dishes like chickpeas and spinach are Indian style so it goes well with chicken and rice and the normal sides like fries and veggies go well with mainstream traditional customers and the yucca fries and beans go well with the latin flavor customers. They also have latin influenced desserts like Flan. Order a quarter chicken with 2 sides and it includes 2 sauces. Also, this place is well managed, the prices are honest and the food is tasty. A 'K' value pick in the village of Arlington read more

Saturday, 7:30 PM. Quickie: + Food quality + Hygiene * Customer service + Turnaround + Variety of sides And then...? Super Pollo is a casual, quick spot for Peruvian chicken. It's a worthy competitor to El Pollo Rico. ********** Constructive comments: *Option to compost *Source ingredients *Expand non-fried options read more

Super Pollo is one of the best places to eat in Arlington, if not all of DC. I prefer it to El Pollo Rico because the chicken just tastes better to me, to the point where I must eat this chicken a minimum of 1-2 times in any given week. This chicken will change your life. And for $16 and change you can get a whole chicken plus two nicely portioned sides. Incredible. I brought some home when my finicky father came to visit. I turned to get a drink, and by the time I turned back around, there was just a pile of lonely bones on his plate as he continued to smack his lips like a dog who just got done a particularly satisfying garbage can raid. Not only do they do Chicken better than just about any restaurant I have ever been to, their sides are just as good. Sweet plantains that are the perfect amount of sweetness (my puerto rican wife says they are "as good as my grandmother's"), the rice is superb. Yes it's rice. I don't care. It's that good. But the biggest star other than the chicken are the chick peas. Mother of god. They are almost (ALMOST) as good as the legendary chick peas at Ravi Kabob (but there really is no substitute for Ravi's chick peas). Interestingly the other dishes like lamb chops, etc have always been great as well. Super Pollo does it right. If only Anthony Bourdain could have asked some of the locals where to go, perhaps he would have ended up here instead of El Pollo Rico! read more

I haven't been to the old location but this new location is very nice. Rather Modern looking inside. I had the chicken with sides, and the chicken was a bit drier than I expected, I noticed about 6 other chickens sitting under glass/heat lamp. Maybe they overcooked? I had the pasta salad and spinach sides, the spinach was great! They also carry sandwiches/subs, which the Clarendon Pollo Rico doesn't, from what I remember. read more

This is literaly one of the best latin restaurants i've been too..I always get Carne asada and it's so delicious, I love the fact that its 15 mins from my house and 5 mins from work. The place it's so neat and staff are so nice when u get there. I always go here with my family and I would recommended to anyone who loves latin food cz it's not jst chicken and beef there's is more variety where you can choose from my favorita carne asada with rice and platains...yumm... read more

Super Pollo really is super! Went here for lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered the 1/4 white chicken with a side of black beans and steamed vegetables. They also provide 2 sauces on the side. The chicken was delicious! Very juicy and flavorful, and that's without adding any sauce. The green sauce was a little too spicy for my liking. They also have some yellow sauce, but I didn't try that cause I just had a bad vibe about it. The black beans and steamed vegetables were everything I hoped they would be. It is a lot of food for about $8.50. They also have plenty of other side selections such as rice, chick peas, salad, corn, etc., so I will give that a shot next time. Definitely a gem in the Ballston area. read more

Super Pollo - 1/4 Chicken with black beans and steamed vegetables - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I think any time you dine from a place specializing in a particular "ethnic" cuisine, if the majority of fellow diners are of that particular "ethnicity", you clearly have a winner. After I walked in for takeout the other day and only heard Spanish being spoken and even the NFL game on the tv was being broadcasted in Spanish, I felt this was going to be authentic Peruvian chicken, and I was spot on with that inkling. While they offer, obviously, Peruvian chicken meals, they also have a ton of other Peruvian specialties like lomo saltado (which looks like carb-induced heaven on a plate so I'll surely return to try that). Unlike El Pollo Rico's 3 side options (fries,rice,coleslaw), Super Pollo has a wide variety of options, including: rice, yucca, plantains, chickpeas, steamed veggies, fries, mashed potatoes, tomato and onion salad, beans, and spinach. Note: plantains and fried rice are $1 upcharge. I ordered a 1/4 chicken with yucca and plantains. Also of note, the chicken is dark meat unless you request white meat, which is also extra but I'm not sure how much. My meal came to slightly less than $8.50 and while I did finish the chicken, the portions on the sides were so huge I , regretfully, was unable to polish them off. So the chicken- not dry at all, very flavorful with obvious cumin/garlic/onion/pepper undertones. The skin could have been a bit more crisp but none the less, it was still tasty. The plantains are worth the extra $-very soft but not mushy, sweet. A couple small ones were too charred to eat, but as I said, I wasn't able to finish them anyway so it was not a problem for me. They ran out of yucca so I had to wait about 5 minutes extra for it, but it was worth the insignificant extra wait. It was so crisp and served piping hot. Since I ate back home, I jazzed it up with some garlic peri-peri sauce and it was delish! The chicken comes with the yellow mild sauce and spicer green cilantro sauce, of which I strongly prefer the milder sauce. I wish the sauce containers were larger but c'est la vie. I did wait some where between 5 and 10 minutes to place my order, however they were pretty busy at the time. I experienced friendly service from both my order taker and the woman working the register who called all the females "Mami". I was also easily able to park right next door, although I'm not sure if that was the parking spots for Super Pollo or for the next door ATM. I'd definitely return here again, and while I highly enjoyed the chicken, I think the lomo saltado is calling to me. read more

Super Pollo - 1/4 chicken, yucca, plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Let's face it: Super Pollo sells crack in chicken form. On top of that, it has the rice and beans of the gods, and a nice clean dining area in which to enjoy it all. The only drawback I can think of is that they don't deliver. That might be for the best, though, because if they did we might never leave the apartment. Since we have to go there, it's helpful to know that in addition to parking on Quincy Street, there are spaces around the back in the parking lot next door. read more

The food was very bland, not seasoned at all. They didn't even bother to put napkins and utensils in the the bag. I would not suggest eating at this restaurant!! read more

Eating Peruvian chicken at Sardi's and Silvestre has really given me high expectations. Unfortunately, this Super Pollo did not meet my expectations even at the fingertips. I've actually eaten at this Super Pollo location twice; when having my car serviced next door at American Service Center. Both times the chicken was UNDER-seasoned, not very warm temperature wise and on my second visit today the chicken tasted as if it came from a leftover batch from yesterday. The set-up of service is something like a public school cafeteria. Also, no matter how many customers are in line, there's just one person to sloooooowly chop chicken, serve food and make not short, but lengthy conversation with patrons that I guess he knows. Lastly, the sauces are bleh. The sauce sorta only exist to have something wet to coat day old chicken. read more

This place is great! The folks who work there are so nice and the portions are large. I love the spicy green sauce and the stewed chick peas. read more

This is hands down some of the best chicken in the DMV. It's only a metro ride away and you'll get a great meal. The chicken is moist, succulent, and prone to inducing orgasms. The sides are just as good. I would recommend the sweet plantains (maduros), a side of rice and beans (pinto or black). Looking forward to coming back again. read more

Super Pollo - 1/4 chicken (white), maduros, pinto beans, and rice - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

tasty! My bf and I were driving on the way to El Pollo Rico...and saw this on the way there! This place was great. Super clean, brand new--and playing both ABBA music and something ethnic (definitely a very strange combo). It's pricier than I remember EPR to be, but that was awhile ago. I love that there are a million side dishes though! My bf and I got a whole chicken, chickpeas and rice...and one other side. Waaaaaaaaaaay too much--we were both uncomfortably full by the time we finished. I really think even 3/4 chicken with 2 sides would have been too much--and we're not exactly "dainty" eaters. Chicken was great, well-seasoned, well-cooked (so tender and juicy...nom!), and flavor of the chickpeas was fine--though they were a tad too hard for my taste. mix the green sauce and white sauce (I like 1:1, my bf likes 2:1), and dip away! This is really good stuff. My one pet peeve? I finished my chicken, went to wash my hands, there's an air dryer...but I can't get out of the bathroom without touching the greasy door handle. ick! read more

This is by far the best charcoal chicken in town, hands down. The chicken is tasty and moist. Plantains are delicious and they have several side options that are appetizing too. Their horchata is also my favorite- most places can't get it right. Most of their staff is also very nice(one of the girls seems to always be annoyed at customers even when they are nice to her). My only complain is that after coming here for about a year and ordering sour-cream to go with my plantains, I am told they don't sell it unless I buy a burrito. I told the guy that was the first time I'm told that and after mumbling something he gave it to me but not in a nice way. read more

I really like this place. I used to order delivery all the time. However, the last time I ordered the chicken, plantains, and green rice, I got food poisoning. My stomach was messed up for the next week. It's unfortunate because the chicken is really, really delicious. read more

Delicoius peruvian chicken! Quarter dark meat with steamed veggies & chickpeas is my go to order. Delicious!

Most of what needs to be said has already been said. One new (as far as I can tell) tip is the weekend soup special. It's amazing, and definitely worth ordering. Massive bowl of soup with veggies, meat (often beef), and a side of rice. Fills your gullet with love, and will maybe remind you of stuff your mom made when you were a kid. read more

Some of the best chicken I have ever had. The charcoal cooked chicken is super flavorful and always tender. I always go for the half chicken meal with 2 sides for $10.99. They have a decent side selection including yuca, fries, chickpeas, rice, spinach, etc. Only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars is they can be super slow at actually taking and preparing your order when I go for dinner. Seems like there is no manager around at night to help keep things moving. Overall I like it and will continue to return read more

We tried pollo saltado, 1/4 white grilled chicken w/2 sides, & cheese burger for the kid. 1/4 chicken was instantly available, a great price, & flavor was excellent. The pollo saltado & cheese burger was pricier & took about 15 minutes to arrive at table (no indication was given that there would be a delay) but again flavor was excellent (well worth waiting for but be aware of potential delay if you are on a schedule). read more

oh yumminess!!! i love this place-- chicken is definitely the star here! but the lomo saltado is also pretty darn awesome too :) i sincerely think of all the peruvian chicken places in DC (and there are many and i have been to most) this is hands down the best (i even think their chicken is better than the super pollo on wilson blvd)- yes its just that good! its well priced, there is plenty of seating (inside and out), its always clean, there is parking in the back, and on the weekends they have fresh and delicious ceviche. also, the people who work here, from the cooks in the back to the woman manning the cash register, are just the nicest. read more

The wonderful smells hit you before the door even opens. The chicken looked fantastic as did the sides. We ordered carne asada and pollo saltado which was more food than the two of us could eat. We tried the chick peas and fried rice as sides for the carne asada. Everything tasted great though the chicken had the texture of frozen chicken breast strips that were then cooked. I would have preferred shredded thigh/leg meat or sliced meat from the chicken on display. Maybe it was just the texture and I am wrong about how it was prepared. In any event, the food was really good though the chicken did not amaze. The green sauce that came on the side was good on everything. So tasty. It was worth a try and overall we enjoyed it. read more

Super Pollo - Chicken saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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If I could give this place zero stars I would the pollo saltado was pure trash no flavor and half cooked. Also the man over the counter was super rude my boyfriend asked to see if we could exchange it for the rotisserie chicken and he kept arguing with my boyfriend about how and why he wouldn't. Again worst $27 spent and terrible customer service ever read more

I've been a loyal customer of Super Pollo for about 10 years. When the Randolph street location shut down, I was heartbroken. When I found out about the Wilson Blvd location I was elated. When I found out about the Quincy location, I could not contain myself. I'm not interested in the debate between El Pollo Rico and Super Pollo. How could someone turn down a place that only has chicken and fries for a place where you can get yucca, sweet plantain (maduros) and a huge selection of additional sides? If you've never had yucca or maduros like my naive co-workers who forced me to go to EPR once, then you are unequipped to accurately judge which is better anyways. I always get a quarter chicken, yucca and the white rice. Sounds boring but the sauces really go well on the rice. My recommendation - get extra sauces and try dipping the yucca in. I deduct a star b/c sometimes the yucca has been sitting under the heat lamp for a long time. Last time when I got them fresh out of the oven, they tasted so much more delicious. read more

Me in business presentation attire: "So how can I eat this cleanly and... *sniff*sniff*see* OMGLOMRIPCHOMPNOMSLURPSHREDSLURPSLURPoh wait there's sauceSPLOOSHSLURPSHREDNOMscrapeCHOMPSPLOOSHnibblenibbleSLURP *pause for fried plantain joy* SLURPCHOMPGULP. Oh no! I'm out! Oh, but a few plantains remain! relaxedbitesmilehappy." My regret is ordering only half a chicken. This is good stuff. Bones fall right out, there's some meat even on the wings, etc. It's typical chicken (see the low price) cooked very well. Wish they'd take out the wishbone, but that's only a minor speed bump. The plantains rock. The napkins have thin little layers that stay stuck to your fingers, so grab a cup of water to help wash the paper bits off. read more