Pollito Con Papas

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Pollito con Papas today. It's located on Gibson across from the base.I had a chicken-stuffed potato and a grilled boneless skinless chicken thigh, which were excellent. The thigh has been marinated in something garlicky and was really good on its own, but the creamy aji sauce took it to another level - herbal with a kick that sneaks up on you. The potato was like a thick layer of mashed potatoes wrapped around the chicken filling and deep fried. Yum.My husband had half of a chicken chimichanga with his chicken thigh plus fries and cilantro rice. It was all delicious.Both meals had lime-marinated onions on the side. I tried a piece which tasted a little too much like raw onions for my preference, so I will avoid them next time.The service was great and we walked out well fed and happy.

I'm really sad to leave this review bc I love Lolo Soltado. I've eaten this dish all across the Western US as it's one of my favorites. I enjoyed the grilled onions and French fries in the dish. The meat is dry, more like liver texture. I would pay more if they replaced it with ribeye. The sauce / seasoning is extremely salty. I tried to mild it out with the cilantro lime rice and green sauce but was unsuccessful. I ate most of the dish but left the majority of the meat. If you change the meat and reduce the amount of salt, I'll be happy to return, try again and update my review. They do have Diet Dr Pepper!

This place just feels good! You will always be surrounded by good company while you enjoy consistent, unbelievably delicious Peruvian food. We visited this restaurant often, dine-in and to-go, while our son was stationed at nearby Kirtland AFB and it quickly became obvious why this is a base fave! The owners are kind and community centered, proudly supporting the men and women who serve our country! This is a MUST eat whenever you are in ABQ!

Moving from California I miss a lot of diversity in the food. Finding this gem was a godsend. First of all, they have plenty of parking in the front for big groups or for pick up only. It should also be noted that this place seems packed all the time. Recommendations if you're ordering to go make sure you're order ahead of time. That's how good this place is that you have to wait. Their Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) is so creamy and delicious I put this on the rice, on the chicken, on the lomo saltado, and shoot even on bread. I literally buy sauce to go. Their pollo and lomo saltado are so rich in flavor from those big red onion chunks, soft yet fully cooked potato fries, juicy tomatoes, and the quality of meat. Definitely a must if you're looking for new foods to try and definitely a must if you want good quality food. Service is also amazing. They are the sweetest individuals who are constantly flexible and very welcoming.

This is small local restaurant near Girard and near the VA hospital. Prices are a bit on the higher end and food is average but not outstanding as expected. They have chicken empanadas and chicken enchiladas along with other options. The green sauce and purple onion is a nice touch for your entree. They also make natural drinks and are not overwhelming sweet. They also have freshly made yucca fries which are better than regular seasoned fries that they make. The grilled chicken has so much potential but was not moist as it looked and overcooked. Service was speedy and customer service was average.

When you drive by, the place is very unassuming. But don't let that fool you! When you go inside, there is a vast menu, but not one that leaves you overwhelmed. I had the number one, which was two chicken thighs with half potatoes and half cilantro rice. The food was amazing! The staff is super cool and very friendly! The place itself is clean and has a very home atmosphere. You will not regret trying this place out!

This place ticks off all the boxes of a great restaurant.Unassuming Location? - CheckSmall Menu? - CheckGreat Service? - CheckI often wonder when I go to restaurants with books for menus how can they perfect everything on that menu. Well if your restaurants name is exactly what you serve, then you can make everything awesome. Also don't pass on the Aiji sauce.

Food here is always 10/10. Simple and delish. Service and location are great! If you're in ABQ I def recommend this spot!

This place is only open for a few hours around lunch time. I've been here twice now and both times, it's been packed! Like many places it appears they need more help as the service is very slow and many of the wait staff do not appear happy or engaging with customers. The one exception is Yoyo, she was attentive and very pleasant! It took approximately 40 minutes to get served. Now, the chicken was amazing! The taste and cooking method was authentic and the chicken was juicy and full of flavor! The salad was fresh and the dressing on the side was nice. I ordered the Chicha Morada and it appears that it was getting close to not being fresh, something to keep an eye on with the staff. I'm Peruvian by birth and adore our cuisine. I love to find Peruvian restaurants wherever I travel and I always want them to be successful! I hope this review is taken as helpful so that this restaurant can continue to be a success. We must always remember what made us successful and never lose sight or rest on our laurels. I'm certain everyone restaurant owner recognizes that food, service and ambiance make or break the business! To be great, it must excel in every category!

Came during lunch and service was really great. This place is really efficient given the amount of people that come out for lunch. Our food came out really quick. I ordered the boneless chicken thigh and chimichanga with cilantro rice. So the rice and chimichanga was really good, however the boneless thigh was dry and not very filling. I should've probably got the half chicken plate with a chimichanga on the side. I'll probably come back and try other things, but definitely wasn't satisfied with what I got.