Grille Chick'n Pollo

It's the best rated place in this Village Center so I've ordered the steak burrito that comes with fries. It's good and the fries are very good. It's hot in here. They take Visa and MC.

11/13/21Stopped in to have lunch and catch up with a friend. We split 1/2 Chicken entree which comes with 2 sides. We chose the coleslaw and rice & beans. Everything was delish. I was also pleased with the customer service. We sat at a table by the door to be away from the other patrons. I noticed that the chairs were dusty and asked the staff member if he could give me a few paper towels to wipe them off and he said he would come over to clean them. I like that they offer other items that other Peruvian restaurants don't offer like empanadas and taquitos. I would like to try those at my next visit.

I've had this place bookmarked for quite a while, but hadn't gotten around to trying it. Today was the day! Monthly lunch with friend and my turn to pick the spot. Turns out it's 5 minutes from their home and they have eaten here many times. :)Lots of free parking in this shopping center. Easy entrance/exit, too. We arrived at about 11:40 and there was nobody inside except staff. The place is sparkling clean and the menu extensive! We both agreed we'll come back another time and try some different Peruvian specialties. But for today, I have been wanting a traditional 1/4 dark chicken, rice & beans, and coleslaw. This meal (entrée + two sides) includes a drink, for $10.60 with tax. We were out of there in 5 minutes - no kidding! and took our food to my friend's house to eat. Bonus for fast service! First, the chicken. Ohhhhh my. Melt-in-your-mouth tender, and that distinctive spice mix that says pollo a la brasa. I could have eaten a whole chicken! But I know better ... lolColeslaw: exactly the right mix of sweet and tangy for me. Some folks don't like sweet at all, so you should know, it is a little sweet. But crispy and not at all droopy.Rice and beans: these are mixed together and it's brilliant. The black beans are cooked just enough to not be mushy, and the "sauce" from them has a hint of spice that melds beautifully with the vaguely saffron rice.Sauces: ah, here's a thing. The yellow sauce was perfect. The green sauce was FIERY. I found a good recipe for "authentic" Peruvian green sauce and have been making it at home for over a year. But truth to tell, I grow my own jalapeños and none of them were super hot. Both of us were a bit surprised at how hot the sauce was. It was just over the edge for me, and we added a little mayo (how many of you know it's made with mayo? lol) which brought it down to tasty level.It's really one of the best Peruvian chicken places in the whole area, and I will definitely be back!

Great food and great service. Small dining area in a shopping strip. We stopped here after a soccer game and would return if we lived in the area. Good lunch specials even on the weekends!

This meal came at a great time because I was dieting and today was the only day of the diet I could eat meat and grilled chicken was the only option. I order the half chicken lunch special and was not dissatisfied. The chicken was grilled to perfection and so flavorful. I didn't care for the rice as it wasn't seasoned well and was a little dry. The chicken made up for being moist and full of great seasoning. I just wish the rice tasted better and wasn't so dry. I guess try another side next time. The location is great for the area I work in because it's only a 5 minute drive from either direction. It's not a big restaurant but there is seating, enough for maybe 2-3 groups of 4. The young man working behind the counter is very upbeat and does his best getting the orders out fast.

TIP: Don't sleep on this Peruvian spot! I love Peruvian food and when I found this gem I was elated with joy. As I got out of my car the awesome gentleman that manages the the joint opened the door waited for us with a warm welcome. ORDER:* Lomo Saltado*My go to beef steak seasoned and grilled to perfection. It comes with a fried egg (yum!), rice, sautéed onions and fries! Don't forget the sauce with every bite! * 1/4 Chicken (Dark meat) * Roasted chicken with Peruvian rice and plantains. You can't go wrong with chicken. The chicken selection can be dark or white. I tend to go with dark meat because it's juicier. If you're in a health kick, go with the white meat. You have sauce, rice and plantains that pair well with either chicken of your choice. SIDES:* Yuca *The yuca was plentiful and delicious SERVICE:Excellent service - makes you feel at home LOCATION/FACILITY:Hickory Ridge Village Center in Columbia not far from Highway 29 PARKING:Parking lot SEATING:Indoor PAYMENT METHOD:Cash; card [May 2021] Due to the current pandemic; masks are required upon entry and there are social distance seating. SUMMARY:As I sat in the restaurant I observed the guy greet and chat with every customer that came in. They we're definitely regulars which is a testament of a place that is loved. The food was great and satisfying. I plan on coming back and enjoying the food and good customer service. The gentleman also gave me a tip on ordering ahead before I left. Great guy! The menu has a ton of options:Chicken Specialties entrees such as Arroz Con PolloSoup SaladsBurritos and Tacos Sandwiches Fish Special choices such as NachosDessert There are family platters, combos, sides if you're wanting to try different items and they have party specials!

In support of Latinx Heritage month, I decided to try this place & my tummy was haaapppyyy !! Pollo a la Brasa - Peruvian grilled chicken is their specialty and IT IS REALLY GOOD !!!I had the half chicken with rice and fried plantains ( each entree comes with 2 sides) . The plantains weren't among the meal sides ( supposed to be an extra charge) but the gentleman that took my order graciously gave it to me when I asked for them . Also included a drink - soda or bottled water , all for under $12. The chicken was moist & delicious, the rice fluffy and tasty & the plantains , oh so sweet and yummy!I'll definitely go back & try those yucca fries - I hear they're the bomb

I really, really wanted some fried fish. Not the "fried fish" you would find in fish and chips but some seriously "fried hard seasoned fish." If you know, you know. Everything is made to order so highly recommend placing your order and then picking it up. There is a small eating area (probably 4-6 tables) but it just didn't seem like a hangout and eat sort of place? Fish was okay. Fried but didn't quite hit the mark. It may have been better if I used one of the sauces but I feel like if you flavor it properly the first time, it should be good enough without sauces? The red snapper comes with two sides. I chose Plantains and that cost $1 more each. The total price was about $20 which I thought was way too high.

I hope they don't get all up in my Grille about this, but I was very disappointed, and not just by the spealing.As I say - Very disappointing experience. The server was very unfriendly and told me I'd have to come back in half an hour if I wanted chicken (I mean, chicken is all they are known for, so)... it's just no way to run the business. If you're not making enough chicken to serve, then don't have all the signs outside saying come in and get the chicken and so on.It's literally the only chicken shop I've been to in all of the DC and Baltimore areas where they haven't had any chicken, it's also pricier than most with less friendly service than most, and I've even arrived at some close to closing time and this was right at lunch time. So because of the nasty service and because so many of these good reviews sound fishy, I'm giving them a poor review and rating. Wasted a bunch of my day because it was well out of my way.

Food is always on point! Great selection, delicious, fresh & hot. Service with a smile. They know us by name, even if we have taken a long break between visits. Pricing is reasonable & we can't wait to return!