Fidel’s Peruvian Chicken

I really love this place as an easy stop in for some delish Peruvian chicken.The service is always quick and friendly which goes a long way in my book when I'm famished.I wish I knew more about the menu but I'm a sucker for their chicken so that's what I get every time.

Ceviche had a nice kick to it, and the people are very nice! I recommend the chicha morada as well. The tallarin saltado is solid I got it with shrimp 10/10!

We ordered takeout for dinner and I would order from here again. I ordered the Ceviche Mixto (~$20; came with a mix of squid, shrimp, and fish). The ceviche was fresh, bright, and acidic. There was a good mix of seafood and generous amounts of red onion. The dish was supposed to come with a side of sweet potato and corn, but they were out of corn and asked if we were okay with them substituting the corn with yucca fries instead (we were fine with that). All entrees came with yellow and green dipping sauces. Both were tasty and great for dipping the yucca fries in. The yucca fries sure were meaty!We also ordered the Grilled Cordero (lamb chops; ~$23) and Carne Asada (skirt steak; $20). Both entrees came with two sides and were also served on a bed of white rice topped with salsa. They didn't ask what temperature we wanted the meat cooked for either of the dishes, but they were both nice and tender and plenty flavorful. The lamb chops were on the tiny side, which would be my only complaint. For sides, we ordered yucca fries, cilantro rice, and plantains. The cilantro rice is more green and spiced than cilantro flavored. The plantains were sweet and crispy.We called and ordered in advance; online ordering is also available. Food was made quickly and our order was accurately packaged. Fidel's is a nice Peruvian option in the Colesville area.

Delicious chickenDelicious beansNice green sauceWe picked up our order. Ready on time

Friendly staff, excellent chicken, great chicken and fried rice.There's a noticeable lack of a soda machine here, so think about buying that two liter bottle! Also, no Coke Zero.

Gem of a find in small strip mall in Silver Spring. Excellent Peruvian charcoal grilled whole chicken with traditional sides - we tried the green beans (solid, fresh, pan sautéed with garlic) and fried rice (very good too, excellent to mix up with the chicken). The chicken was moist, well spiced, the skin could have been a bit more crisp, but this may have to do that I took it home.... Those around here know Pollo Rico, and Fidel's can give them a run for their money. The yellow and green sauces for the chicken were excellent.

The shop at the end of this Plaza has sat vacant for ages, and I was glad to see something move into it. Stopping in, I was even more glad it was this place. There's no shortage of Peruvian chicken restaurants in the area. Heck, there's several within walking distance of this place. It's a tough niche to be in, and it's hard to set a restaurant apart. So, what sets this one apart? One word. Smoke. They're smoking the chicken, which adds tremendous flavour, and is incredibly good. I'm not sure if it's actually smoking, or just if they use a lot more during the grill, but it's delicious. The chicken just fell apart. The sides were awesome. If I had to stretch for some negatives:They could use a soda fountain. Only cans, and they're expensive ($2).... for someone who needs a coke to wash the food down, it isn't great. The sauces were great, and a little different. But. The sauce portions -- especially for a half chicken -- were a little light. But, the food was fantastic. And in can pop next door to Quench for a drink after.

So glad this place is in walking distance from the house. There are a lot of Peruvian chicken places in the area but this one stands apart. The chicken falls off the bone and has incredible flavor.The sauces are also great. I liked both but really enjoyed the yellow one. Sides were the only thing a bit lacking. I wanted rice and beans but unfortunately you have to order two separate sides - one rice and one beans, if you want that as they don't serve them together as many other places do. The fried yuca was very tasty, especially in the sauces. I'm very much looking forward to eating more chicken and trying out some of the other Latin bites!

The food is very tasty and flavorful. Portion sizes are worth the money which won't break the bank. Clean restaurant and good service. Highly recommend

My husband went to pick up a half-chicken dinner with 2 sides and presented a $2 off coupon on ANY dinner. The owner wouldn't accept it stating it could only be used for the dinner in the pamphlet picture. This is deceptive and poor business practice. The food was only mediocre therefore we will not longer support this establishment.