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Viva Chicken

4.1 (257 reviews)
ModeratePeruvian
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Rachel S.

Quick service, delicious food, pretty outdoor seating, friendly staff and plenty of parking.

Quarter Chicken, Green Beans
Karen K.

People here are soooooo friendly! Plus for me that their chicken is halal!! Absolutely love their green beans and salad side. Their rice is a hit and miss though but my overall experience here is always fantastic!!

Tacu bowl
Whitney T.

This is similar to places like CAVA but with a different food theme. The food is ready in a short period so if you're not a fan of long wait times at restaurants this one is good. The food is very good, though be wary they can be a little heavy on the seasonings if you aren't one to eat with a lot of seasonings. The sauces they have is so good! The service is amazing. The people waiting on you is so quick to serve your food and clean the place. I definitely recommend coming here.

ssusan c.

So had a meeting in Greensboro and after that I decided to go to Viva chicken which is right by my highway return ramp. Apparently they were having an issue with their register system because only cash people could order at the register. Nice young man showed me how to use the app so that I could order & pay online for my takeout. What they do with the food is very good maybe not as good as my beloved chicken fiesta from Virginia, but will do in a pinch.. hopefully they will resolve their point of sale issues because some customers probably would've just walked away. I know my parents and their peers would've and that would be a shame because the

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Lauren M.

Great atmosphere and friendly service every time! The food is really good- some of it feels a little basic but it's tasty, especially with the sauces. Will be back!

Barry B.

Viva Las Vegas. No, of course not. Viva Chicken is what I meant. Always delicious no matter what you get. I had the 1/2 chicken with yucca and fried rice. Wifey had a salad. Yummy she said. The service was amazing. The young lady who took our order was very friendly. Other rest need her to teach them how to treat their customers. The dining area was clean and suitable for dining. Keep it up Chicken.

Naked Peruvian Wrap with all white meat
LeKeshia D.

Came here with a coworker who swears by this place. The place was clean, inside and out. I got the Naked Peruvian Wrap with all white meat. I wish it was listed on the menu that there were onions, so I could have gotten it removed. Also, I wish someone mentioned the sauces that were stationed on the other side of the restaurant. Thankfully it wasn't covered in onions. I believe knowing about the sauce would have helped me push through the wrap quicker. Despite all of that, the wrap was decent. The fruit was good. The sweet tea wasn't really sweet, and the Dr. Pepper I tried wasn't to par either. I'm hoping it's an off day. I am willing to come back and try again. The chicken quarters looked really good.

half chicken
Sam S.

I have been to Peru a few times, and have had the opportunity to have authentic Peruvian "Pollo Peruano." This place comes pretty close! The ambiance is great, very spacious and upscale. Side dishes were delicious. The chicken it self was cooked juicy, service was very fast. The sauces were all very good too. They just about nailed the aji amarillo in my opinion. Definitely consider going here for a "deluxe", casual dining experience.

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
Alex A.

Viva Chicken is an excellent addition to the Triad. Although a chain, it still feels somewhat small-time. It's a fast-casual take on Peruvian style rotisserie chicken or pollo a la brasa. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich, and the various specialty drinks available to pair with a meal. Fries were perfect and went together nicely with the salsas. Service was good as usual with a fast casual establishment. Looking forward to my next visit.

1/2 chicken with 2 sides
Brittany S.

The food was very good. Tje cashier recommend the chicken which turned out to be really tender and seasoned. Setvice was really exceptional and they also bring the food to the table. The green verde sauce reminds me of the Mexican fresh salsa Verde sauce with a little more kick. All 4 sauces that was given was really good. The cilantro rice was good however the green beans were very gingery...the ginger flavor really over took the freshness from the green beans. The atmosphere of the restaurant was really nice. Hopefully when returning I will try something new.

Churros
Pree N.

What a pleasant surprise! I checked Viva Chicken's latest menu items including the verde chicken dishes. The burrito and the tacos are so full of flavor and I absolutely LOVE the greens sauce- it's exactly like the authentic Peruvian sauce I had back in NYC. Plus the restaurant has such cool artwork all around the walls that creates such a welcoming space. The servers are super friendly and answer any questions about the menu, I absolutely loved my experience here. Also, you MUST try the churros- they are delicious!

Tacu bowl
Misty R.

Thought I'd check out this place based on reviews and have to agree with the reviews. I had the tacu bowl with chicken and cilantro rice. Beautiful combination with savory flavors that make your mouth water.

Melissa M.

One of my favorite places to get lunch. The Tacu bowl is on point. Super healthy. Fresh rotisserie chicken, rice, beans. Did I mention the sauces!! I get all three and mix it up. Hopefully all the sauce doesn't cancel out the healthy! You can order ahead on the app or order in person. The service is great, and I love the seating areas!! Plenty of room. A+ Viva Chicken!!

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It was some of the best bird at that price point I wish they had more locations and I would eat there all the time

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