The Yummiest Peruvian in Baltimore

Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana

★★★★☆ 4.1 (51)

"Came here twice this past week to check out the new restaurant in Burtonsville.The menu is fairly extensive with lots of options to choose. TOP favorites dishes were Lomo Saltado (sautéed steak) and Pollo Saltado (sautéed chicken), both come with french fries and rice--meats are well flavored and decent portions. The Jalea Nortena (whole fried red snapper) looked appetizing but wasn't crunchy enough or well flavored, and we weren't a fan of the basic tartar sauce that comes with it. The Bisteck a lo Pobre (Peruvian style steak) was bland and super dry because it was cooked medium-well closer to well done, when we asked for medium. The Ceviche de Pescado (tilapia fish) was okay. For cocktails, their Mojitos were average, I've had better--they don't even muddle the mint leaves. Pisco Sour seems to be a popular drink here--tried a shot and it wasn't bad!The restaurant is fairly small and they don't take reservations. Sat in the bar area both times--my second time, the music was extremely LOUD, I asked if they could turn it down a bit because it was hard to converse with my friend, but the manager refused. Also, I noticed that staff here are fluent in Spanish not English, so sometimes there's a disconnect when trying to ask for something. Service is a bit slow too. However, the hostess is super friendly and even came over to check on us!"

Don Pollo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (66) • $

"Live like there'll be no tomorrowPut this in your mouth and then swallowWhen in Silver SpringThere is only one thingTo eat: chicken and sauce from Don Pollo!First there was Don Quixote, Don Corleone, and Don Henley. Now there is Don Pollo.My notes say - pretty yummy chicken, cheap, not bad at all, sauces were just fine, service friendly.Considering that it is one of the less heralded places for Peruvian chicken in the area, it was actually pretty impressive. Definitely more Salvadoran than it is Peruvian, but absolutely worth your time, and they were pretty friendly as well which was an added bonus.So if you're driving by, Pollo-ver to the side and try this out."

Pollo Amigo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (283) • $

"I absolutely LOVE this place! It's a mom-and-pop shop and very small (hole in the wall). But it's so good! It's a little hidden gem in Towson. The food is well seasoned and fresh. I ordered the 1/2 chicken with two sides and shared with my friend."

Chicken Rico

★★★★☆ 4.2 (277) • $

"This is a casual joint where you can order up front and pay right at the register. The chicken orders are quick, but stir fry plates like Lomo saltado will take another 5 minutes or so.The half chicken order came with two sides and we chose yucca fries and plantains. The yucca fries had a good crispy texture while fluffy and chewy inside. The plantains were sweet and caramelized which was a good balance to the well seasoned (salt forward) chicken and beef in the lomo saltado. The stir fried beef pieces were super tender and delicious with the gravy soaked fries and rice. The generous serving size fed us three well with left overs."

El Gran Pollo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (156) • $

"Second time having their food. I'm writing this review so I'll know what needs to be on my list for whenever I'm in Baltimore. The chicken is delicious and green beans tasty. The Brussels sprouts were good (family says they're normally seasoned better). I'll opt for rice the next time but was careful of too much carbs. Oh, just like banana, I must have plantains when I can. Enjoy!"

Del Rancho Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (79) • $$

"OMG! If you love Peruvian chicken and want to support a small business, this is the place to go! My colleagues and I eat in there several times a month and I just told my cousin about it and he and his wife loved it to!The food is good quality and the prices are very fair. I've tried all of the different taco meals and the ribs. I haven't tried the fried tilapia yet but probably will my time in. Highly recommend!!"

El Gran Pollo

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Amazing food, huge portions and friendly service. Restaurant is very clean. Wait time for grilled food is short. Very happy that we finally have a good Peruvian spot in Bel Air."

Puerto 511

★★★★★ 4.6 (508) • $$

"If you're looking for a 5-star, low key dining experience that feels straight out of New York City but for a fraction of the cost, Puerto 511 is the place to go. I can't recommend it enough!This small, unassuming restaurant packs a punch with big, fresh flavors. It's located on a small side street near the Bromo Arts District. The outside is painted black and you have to ring a doorbell to gain entry. Very speakeasy esque. Once inside, you'll find yourself in a dining room that seats no more than 30 people at once. A small window looks into the bustling kitchen and the walls are lined with colorful artwork. The menu is straightforward: five courses for $55 per person during the week and $65 on the weekends. I love a prix fixe menu that takes all pressure of decision making off of my shoulders. It's BYOB too so we brought a couple bottles of wine to take advantage of the small corkage fee of around $2.50 a person, plus a bottle of pisco to enjoy their famous pisco sour service for just $3 a pop. The pisco sours were absolutely divine - probably the best I've ever had. My boyfriend doesn't even like them normally but ordered quite a few rounds - they were that good! Each course came out perfect, one after the next. The standouts were the tamalito, a play on a deconstructed tamale which was the perfect bite of flavorful corn, fresh radish, and spicy sauce, and then the ceviche which consisted of fresh fish, octopus, and shrimp in a citrusy tiger's milk sauce. My only note is that if you are someone with a dietary restriction, make sure to triple check with the chef about the menu. I made a note in my reservation that I am gluten free and while my dessert was served with no churro to accommodate this, the main entree consisted of steak marinated in soy sauce which is definitely not gluten free. If you have a serious food allergy, this may not be the best place for you given the set menu. That said, I would definitely return to keep supporting Puerto 511. It's a great spot to celebrate a special occasion or even if you just want to impress someone with a unique date night."

Chicken Rico - Dundalk

★★★★☆ 3.7 (47) • $

"I've been searching for a Peruvian rotisserie chicken place in the Baltimore area and I've found it! Chicken and veggies were well seasoned. Price point was affordable and customer service was awesome. Will definitely return. The green and mild sauce were a great consistency."

Don Pollo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (49) • $

"I ordered a half chicken with two sides. The potato salad and beans were somewhat bland. Neither side had very much flavor. I wasn't very impressed with either of them. However, the chicken is more than outstanding. It was tender and falls off the bone. The flavor explodes into your taste buds. Colonel Sanders of KFC fame uses 11 secret herbs, and spices. I don't think Don Pollo stops short of 25. I recommend eating here. The side dishes are not much to talk about, but the chicken is easily in my top five."

El Gran Pollo - Owings Mills

★★★★☆ 4.4 (30) • $$

"Great addition to Mill Station/ Owings Mills. Perfect location, easily accessible parking lot, huge lobby/ ordering area, well lit food menu, delish desserts and beverages on display. I ventured in this establishment to order a quarter white and dark of peruvian chicken w an assortment of sides. The chicken was fresh, flavorful and yum. Brussels w carrots were cooked perfectly. Loved the texture. The black beans were plentiful and flavorful. Hubby loved the fried rice and mixed veggies.Each and everything from this place was a hit and I can't wait to return."

Palacio De Peru

★★★★☆ 4.3 (53)

"TIP: Craving Peruvian food with generous tasty portions, order carry out or dine in. ORDER:* Half Chicken *Half chicken rotisserie style cooked to perfection. You have side options from rice, coleslaw, beans, veggies and more. We went with rice and coleslaw. The chicken was delicious and the rice was fresh. The coleslaw was flavorful. * Lomo Saltado * Beef pieces, tomatoes, onions, and peppers smothered in sauce accompanied with fries and rice. This is my one of my favorites when it comes to Peruvian food. The beef was tender, the tomatoes were so good and no mushy. Each bite dipped in the sauce was chef's kiss. SERVICE:The customer service was good. They were patient with us while we reviewed the menu full of a plethora of food options. Burritos, bisteak, chicken, ceviche, to name a few. SUMMARY:Peruvian is one of my favorites ao when I come across a Peruvian restaurant, I always make it a point to try it. The food here is delicious, the restaurant is spacious and the bathrooms are clean. Don't miss your chance on enjoying some wholesome Peruvian dishes"

Pollo Inferno

★★★★☆ 4.2 (45) • $$

"Pollo Inferno has become one of our favorite food trucks this year. We love that we can usually find them pretty close to home and they have consistently good food. They are also very accommodating of our children who want the proteins but none of the garnishes or extras. The rotisserie chicken is my favorite thing from them. The marinade is SO delicious and the chicken is juicy. Be sure to get their dipping sauces too, they are both sooooooo good! My son will eat two containers of the chipotle one in one meal. My husband and I love the green sauce. My family loves the steak box. The loaded fries are also good. They have online ordering too for those who don't want to wait as long for their order."

Super Chicken Rico

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (33) • $

"I love this place. It's near my office, so it's great for when I didn't bring lunch, and am just not in the mood for a burger. I've gotten the same thing both times I've visited because it's just so good. Generous portions too...maybe a little bit too generous. I got the 1/4 white meal, which is seasoned perfectly, and is not as dry as one would expect breast meat to be. They have several choices for sides, but I went with the yucca and green beans. The yucca is fried and tastes much better than regular French fries. The green beans are good, but only if I coated them with the green sauce because they are a bit bland. The other side selections look pretty good, they also have rice, coleslaw, plantains, salad, mixed veggies, and beans. My co-worker got fries, and said they were really good. My only complaint is the service. There was a little bit of a line, and instead of the lady at the register getting straws, she made the man preparing food stop what he was doing to go get straws to put out by the soda fountain. Things might go faster and more smoothly with more people working out front. I'll keep coming here since the food is so good, but won't have high expectations as far as the service goes."

Poyoteca

★★★★☆ 4.1 (89) • $$

"My co-workers, along with myself, are absolutely in love with Poyoteca!An order was placed for 12 of us at 10:45am to be picked up at 11:45am. When I arrived at the restaurant, all the meals were hot and ready. Customer service was great! The manager helped me carry the bags to the car and was excited and grateful for our business. The restaurant is clean, very well maintained. The food, oh the food! No other word needs to be described, but delicious! I had the vegetable sample, and I chose 4 sides for $10.99. My black beans were flavorful and yummy. Loved my Brussels and carrots, the balsamic glaze, delish! Plantains and Mac and Cheese, oh so good! Every single co-worker loved their choices as well. Two said the rotisserie chicken was some of the best they had.If you're in Baltimore, love Peruvian food, go, just go!"

Pollo Tipico

★★★★☆ 3.8 (50) • $$

"If you're looking for quality food, large portions and affordable prices, Pollo Tipico is the place for you. Every time I come here, I'm amazed at how large the portions are, how yummy the food is, and how cheap it is compared to other places in PG county. Amazing enchiladas, delicious pupusas and savory chicken - basically everything I've tried on this menu has been yummy! Note that if you are in a rush, you'll want to call in: everything is cooked made-to-order so there's about a 15-20 min wait time for each order. Regardless of this, I will wait though, because the food is sooooo good!"

Chicken + Whiskey

★★★★☆ 4 (156) • $$

"Who cant appreciate a thursday evening, oldFashion? This one was $22 (bit pricey) but worth every damn penny. Idk if i could back to your run of the mill basic old fashion. The bartender recommended and it was top notch. Strong but not in a bad way, has a subtle kick...not like being kicked by a horse but more like a toddler.The turkey hero was perfect. Every element of the sandwich was amazing. It just needed mayo. Honestly it was 4.5/5 as is. 5/5 with mayo."

Miski Peruvian Charbroiled Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"** 7 Year Updated Review **This place is still the #1 Peruvian spot, in my opinion. The food is always fresh, well presented, and delicious. My family and I usually get a Peruvian Chicken w a variety of sides. I will continue to support this business as they are simply the best !!"

Chicken Loco

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"I love a good Peruvian Chicken dinner, any day, any time. I feel like any place that cooks Peruvians style meals can't go wrong so without checking Yelp for reviews I just decided to stop in. I had a 15-20 short wait at Graffney's Back Fin. While waiting for my dozen male crabs to be prepared I walked directly across the street to Chicken Loco for a quick bite. I ordered a 2 piece, dark meat meal. I opted for fried plantains and salad as my job. The chicken was deliciously seasoned and cooked, so was the plantains. Absolutely nothing to complain about here. Besides myself, there was about 8 other people dining downstairs. There was plenty of room for more patrons. I'd definitely dine at Chicken Loco again."

Mr. Jack

★★★★☆ 3.8 (47) • $$

"Yummy food and it's super easy to get to andYou won't regret trying it. The checkin is really really really good"

Inca Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (31) • $

"First time visiting Inca chicken. This is the location in Essex. The first thing that I noticed was how clean the place was.Then I was greeted by the person who took my order and made my food... he was very friendly.I've been to several Peruvian places and I enjoy their rotisserie chicken.The chicken was season well and the string beans had just enough taste that they weren't too bland.I was very shocked by the rice which was a bit over cooked and had zero flavor. This time it worked in my behalf because I'm not supposed to be eating carbs anyway! LolI will give this place another try and try something different on the menu."

Pollo Feliz & Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (149) • $$

"I LOVE IT!!!!! It's exactly what I was craving... authentic tacos that taste as good as a taco truck. Monday and Tuesday's are 2$/taco. Yesterday I ordered three and then decided to order 7 more bc those three were so good. My favorite two are the Al pastor (the sauce is so good) and carne Asada. I had the chicken which I thought was bland as one reviewer commented but that's not a big deal bc they made these tacos authentically. I will definitely be a regular."

Pupuseria La Union

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"I happen to see this food truck as I was driving by a few weeks ago. I love Pupusas so I turned around to check it out. I've been back 4 times since!I spoke with the owner and she was very friendly and helpful with the menu. She is the owner and cook. All menu items are made to order, so be patient. I have the bean & cheese pupusas on the first visit and the were fantastic! I then had a chicken quesadilla and a chicken pupusa on this last visit and they were equally fantastic!. The pupusas are by far the best I've ever had! For the most authentic pupusas around, you have to check this place out! Although its a food truck, it is semi-permanently located at the corner of Compass Rd. & Martin Blvd. in the Sunoco parking lot."

El Gran Pollo

★★★★★ 4.6 (10)

"I was in the area and hungry for lunch and my sister highly recommended this spot. They used to have a location in Cockeysville that is unfortunately temporarily closed due to a fire. This new location is spacious, clean, and has great food. I got the quarter chicken platter with white meat, brussel sprouts, and yucca fries. Each platter comes with sides and each side looks so good you'll definitely have a hard time deciding. I also got some green sauce and white sauce too. The chicken was super flavorful, moist, and fell right off the bone. It was sooo good! The brussels had a surprising kick to them and were nice and tender. The yucca fries took an extra few minutes to come out since they were frying them up fresh for us and it was worth the wait! They have several locations but the food doesn't taste like a chain, if you know what I mean. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious Peruvian style chicken."

Chicho’s Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (17)

"I ordered Chicho's through DoorDash and the chicken was amazing, my first time trying and will be back for more! They over flowed my sides, which I appreciated! Chicken was flavorful and juicy!"

Mi Sabor Peruano

★★★★☆ 4.4 (13)

"I used to have a favorite Peruvian place in the city but this is perfect since it's so close to our home! Everything was delicious. We got take out but next time we need to dine it because it's beautiful inside! The food was ready at the expected time and they brought it to our car. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes."

Lio's Chicken

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Delicious, fresh clean and amazing. Dropped on over there to try it out and I will be back. I took some home and my family was so angry that I didn't bring more! I got the chicken platter and everything was delicious, especially the rice. Yum!"

Primo Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (80) • $

"More like Primadonna Chicken.I understand that Baltimore doesn't have as many incredible food options as, say, Philly, NYC or Buffalo, but come on. The chicken here isn't even as good as the lower-end Peruvian chicken places in DC, and there are 3 chicken places here in Baltimore that I can name that taste better than this.Maybe because it's in the run-down West Baltimore area, where most businesses are boarded up, shut down, and moved on. It's good that this area has a little something. But each person before me in line was treated like a persona non-grata by the employees, and then I was, too. I asked to buy just chicken without sides and they were very pissy about it. Then they went and charged me the same (obscenely high) price as if I would have got the sides. Do they think I'm stupid? They told me I can buy the chicken separately and then charge me for the dinner... I mean, I'll still pay for it without complaining but that kind of crap gets you a star less than you would have.So: treating customers badly -1. Food not that great -1. Ripping me off -1. And that, my friends, is how you end up with a 2 star rating when I usually would never give less than a 3 to a family business. If I'd consider bumping them up because I feel bad, then I only need to look at how overrated this place is on Yelp, to say no... it stays where it deserves to stay. 2 star.I'd rather go to Perm-o Chicken and have my hair done like a chicken. And I'm not even kidding."

Don Pollo - Silver Spring

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (23) • $$

"Amazing experience for a first time visit. Eric, the person taking our order was very accommodating and helped us order dishes either he liked or many of their customers bought. He also brought our food to our table. Neat environment and spacious. There are signs on certain tables where they skipped - meaning people will not be seated in close proximity to each other. The employees wore masks and gloves!"

Poyoteca

★★★★☆ 4.3 (121)

"Our family loves Peruvian chicken. It is a favorite of our whole family. My son was picking up Poyoteca for the two of us. I wasn't feeling well and he was so sweet to bring dinner over. Sorry, I just was not a fan. The chicken tasted spicy to me. I don't know if someone heavy handed the turmeric, but it did not taste good. Now, people who like the spice, may enjoy this chicken. The yucca were very good. They were hot and crispy. We also ordered the rice and beans. They were fine. My son picked up the food and the service was good. It didn't take long for the order to be ready. The ambiance is clean and attractive. My son really enjoyed his meal. I just think that we are lucky enough to be in an area with lots of Peruvian chicken restaurants. This one was not a favorite of mine."

Super Chicken Rico

★★★★☆ 3.9 (175) • $

"The people complaining about this place are probably the same ones that go to McDonald's and tell their friends that food is good/healthy with a straight face. If you've been in the APG area, you know decent food is hard to find. Sure there are the typical fast food joints, but if you want something different and slightly better, look no further. I found this place when my car broke down last year. It was in some random area off the road. Probably the worst location ever. But where they lose in location, they make up in food, prices, and quantities. I attached a picture I've had now twice. No complaints except they overcharge on the drinks IMO. But hey, bring your own water or wait until after you eat. This place is underrated, terribly located, but makes tummys elated."

Hola Chicken

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"Very tasty Peruvian diner. All 4 of us loved our meals. I had the Peruvian wrap with their super delicious chicken. It came with French fries and salad. The salad dressing was creme based. I don't know what was in it but we all loved it. The aji verde (green sauce) was also very good....and it had a little more kick to it than I have had before. Right off the bike trail which was very convenient."

Peru's Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (107) • $

"I have always seen this place but never thought to try it. Had a craving for some lomo saltado, they had it on the menu, so why not. Ordered two; one for me and one for the him. It takes ten minutes to make, so I went to grab something from the grocery store next door. It looked like it was a fairly nice potion for the price point, which is less than other restaurants. I noticed that there were smaller pieces of beef and not as many veggies. Also, the French fries were definitely of the frozen ore ida variety. All in all it was okay in a pinch, I didn't mind it. The rice had a great flavor, the beef had a nice flavor too, but needed to be cooked more. The fries were an afterthought. I wish they put in more veggies. The hubs said it was a no go for him...Can't say that I'd come back for this dish."

Lima's Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (232) • $$

"Who doesn't know that charbroiled chicken is thee best? It's a no brained anytime you're craving grilled chicken. This is a favorite of ours when the wife and I don't feel like cooking. A whole chicken and two large sides feeds us pretty well. My wife prefers white meat so we get all white meat and the price doesn't jump tremendously. Everything taste as if it was marinated for hours because the flavors just mesh so well. I'm a big fan of the mixed veggies(zucchini, squash, carrots and broccoli) so I always order an extra side of that. Growing up, zucchini and squash were not on the list of vegetables I liked but Limas does such a great job with flavoring/seasoning that they are now my favorite veggies. The rice is packed with red/green peppers and onions and it taste delicious. Honestly it may be the standout dish of the meal. My kids always want extra rice with their meals and I can't blame them. So any time of the week is a great night to have Limas, don't feel like cooking? Limas. Out all day and need to grab something quick? Limas. Or you just want to feed your army something good? Limas. Trust me, you won't be disappointed."

Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (310) • $$

"This was a food truck at a winery I attended. They had multiple items available that were mostly appetizers. We had a big order, so it took some time to be prepared, but it was ready when the staff told us it would be.I had the empanada sampler and the chicken skewers. There were three different empanadas: chicken, chorizo, and beef. The texture of these were okay. I would have liked them to be crispier. The fillings were much better as I preferred the beef one the most. It was the tastiest to me. The chorizo was a little plain. The chicken skewers were the highlight here. They were tender with lots of flavor. They also came with a side in which we chose Yuca fries which were solid. There was also a green sauce and spicy aioli present. They were both alright, nothing great. I also tried the French fries and they were enjoyable with a nice crunch factor.Will I go back? Probably."