Pipilinka

Halal chicken alert! Someone on Reddit tipped me off to this place and when I arrived I was happy to see the halal certification front and center on the window.We ordered a whole chicken (to celebrate) and went with two orders of chaufa rice and a side of yuca fries. When I arrived home everything was still nice and piping hot. The first thing I had to try was the yellow sauce which easily makes or breaks a good Peruvian chicken meal. It had a kick to it and would definitely be considered spicy by some. I absolutely loved it! The texture was really nice too, instead of the usual smooth sauce it was a bit thicker and chunkier. That really helped the sauce stick to the rice and chicken. The yuca fries were delicious too. They had a perfect crisp to them while maintaining the airy and light center. Luckily I bought an extra 12 oz tub of sauce because I'll be eating this for the rest of the week. I talked to the owner before I left and mentioned no review on here mentioned it was halal and I was going to change that. You can tell this place is a mom and pop shop by how much they care about the opinions and concerns of their customers. 10/10 I'll be adding this place to my rotation.

Overall: excellent flavorful and balanced Peruvian food, reasonable prices, kind service, super casual ambiance, with single stall restrooms They have a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. The inside was a little bit disorganized and they had two TVs playing, but the employees were super kind and I loved the food. I love places where I can order family style. We got a whole chicken and sides which tends to be a great deal for the amount of food you get. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The green sauce was great. The sides were fine. I love that I could get fresh veggies and the plantains were perfect. I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese but my son crushed it. The beef empanada was one of the best empanadas I've ever had and I loved how the pickled onions paired with the richness of it. I'll def be back.

summary: new-ish Peruvian joint with a lot of great options. Great flavor on a lot of the food, but indoor seating might be a bit on the tight side. Good option for food delivery or takeout.When you first step in, it's kind of set up like a buffet bar where you select from a set of main entree options (size of chicken + number of side options like mac and cheese, rice, yucca fries, etc.) or you can pick from side offerings (e.g. empanadas). The chicken is tasty and cooked well and the sauces that go with it are on point. We got zucchini, rice, plaintains, and mac and cheese for our sides. The mac & cheese was kind of like an instant mac style, which isn't for me personally, but I could see it being a great option for those who like that style (our kiddo loved it). The other sides were well prepared and were yummy.To me, the star of the show was the beef+cheese empanada I ordered. It came with a side of pickled onions and it was delicious. Great crisp to the wrapper and the filling was very well seasoned and a great balanced bite. My only regret was not ordering more.There's not too much going on as far as ambiance and service goes. It's very much a "bus your own table" type of vibe, which to be clear, there's nothing wrong with that; just know that it's a pretty casual spot to dine. Service was kind and attentive. Definitely one of the better Peruvian spots in the area and we'll be back again.

Was walking around in a park nearby & we wanted some lunch so we came across this place! I haven't had Peruvian or Salvadoran food in a while so I was happy to see they had both. My partner got the quarter chicken w/ 2 sides & an empanada while I got 3 papusas (2 bean & cheese plus a zucchini & cheese). It so good! Love how stretchy the cheese was & how nicely golden brown they were. The salsa & slaw that came with it was nice & fresh. Would definitely go here again.

I enjoyed my lunch of chicken empanadas and a pupusa at this cute little place. They also have Peruvian chicken alla brassa, grilled steak with a variety of side dishes such as plantains, rice, and vegetables. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The service is pretty quick and helpful.

Heads up EC, you need to check out this locally owned and operated charbroil chicken spot.Service:When I walked in, the owners greeted me as I looked over the menu. I told them I was feeding a group of four and they recommended a whole chicken, carne asada, 4 chicken empanadas, black beans, fried rice, plantains and plenty of sauce. I thought this would be overkill, but my crew was hungry. (We ate everything.)Food:While the staff worked on my order, the owner gave me a complementary passion fruit drink to enjoy. The bright tropical flavor and a hint of sweetness is the perfect way to extinguish the heat of the hot sauce. The chicken is flipping delicious! Perfectly cooked (even the chicken breast) juicy and savory. It's delicious with or without the sauce. You'll be fighting with your friends for more. The empanadas are brilliant. They're stuffed with juicy chicken, veggies, seasoning and the empanada are still hot when I got to my friends house. I don't eat red meat, but my friend told me the cook was medium rare (aka perfection). The fried rice was not my favorite side. I would prefer plain white rice but i had to give it a try. But... I loved the pickled onions and the black beans. Reminded me of my abuela's cooking. Ambiance:Inside is a festive with flags, bright colors and promotional advertising that grabs your attention. Overall, I can't wait to go back to support this mom and pop shop.

Finally some yummy, not overly-greasy peruvian chicken in the area! Though i'm not sure how long they've been open, I definitely will be back to try other dishes (can't wait to try their lomo saltado) I placed an online order for a pick-up time of 12:15 and when I arrived, it was being prepared fresh instead of it sitting in its packaging for however long. The staff was incredibly nice and friendly, and they put a lot of attention in the food they were preparing. I ordered a whole chicken with 3 large sides (chaufa or fried rice, fried yucca, and french fries). It comes with 4 sauces, and I added an additional 4 sauces -- I chose 4 green and 4 yellow. The fries and yucca were still hot by the time I got to eat them. Both were crispy and fluffy and soft on the inside. Definitely would get both again! The fried rice looks like it'd be bland but it was so flavorful I couldn't stop eating it. Peruvian fried rice is one of the best types out there if prepared well, so definitely try it if you haven't before! There has been other peruvian fried rices that i've tried that were half as flavorful as this one - will definitely get this again also.The main attraction, the whole chicken. Perfectly seasoned, skin slightly salty but provides a good bite. The chicken itself is not dry and the chicken was not bland at any part of the chicken. I've had very greasy peruvian chicken and I didn't feel gross after eating this one. The sauces were both very flavorful, the green slightly more spicy than the yellow. They were slightly tart but it provided a good contrast.I forgot to take a pic but i'll definitely be back and will take pictures then!Will definitely be back

Pipilinka is a hidden gem!My friends and I were craving Peruvian food and decided to come here for dinner. We ordered empanadas, Lomo Saltado, a whole Peruvian chicken with yucca fries, chaufa, and green beans as the sides, chicken sandwich, and the Pipilinka salad. All of the food was delicious - the Lomo Saltado was savory and flavorful, and the chicken was well seasoned and juicy. I typically don't like yucca but the yucca fries here were crispy and not dry at all. Both the green and yellow sauces were great and the salad and the dressing were nice and fresh. The sandwich was also very well balanced - loved the pickled onion - and would definitely make for a great lunch! We tried the standard tres leches and the lemon tres leches for dessert. The lemon flavor was refreshing but the standard one was definitely our favorite. The service was also amazing! The server (maybe owner?) was so friendly and attentive the entire time.Overall, my friends and I loved everything we tried and had such a great experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Popped in for a quick lunch, and grabbed soup, 2 pupusas and baked plantains. Amazing, all, and it's plenty for lunch tomorrow. The food is fresh and hot, the soup an amazing blend of spinach and cilantro base with chicken and veggies. I chose one bean and cheese and one chicken and veggie pupusa which came with hot sauce and a crunchy slaw. Def a winner for workday lunch or quick dinner pick on the

We saw Pipilinka on Yelp, when we looking for something different for lunch. I will explain my 4 star rating with a pro/con format.PROThe owners are fantastic. They truly want you to have an awesome dining experiencePresentation in niceThey fresh cook MOST itemsThey will take the time to explain the different items on the menu of you are not familiar with Peruvian cookingThe fresh juicy chicken tasted unlike any of the chicken you have had before. It was juicy, aromatic, and had a great flavor. It's their GO TO items. Next time I will just get that (I got a "chicken salad" wrap. No mayo, just chicken with very fresh veg.CONSThe baked plantains were not hot. They were also hard but maybe that's the difference between. Baked va. Fried?One person in our group ordered some items in cheese. Maybe we are not familiar with Peruvian cheese, but we all thought it had an "off" flavor.SOOOOOIII, I WILL go back. And get 1/2 white meat chicken (or the chicken sandwich) with the rice side.