El Pollo Rico - Fairfax

We are HUGE fans of the El Pollo Rico in Arlington so we were overjoyed when this outpost located near us.Out of of all the outstanding Peruvian chicken spots in the DMV, El Pollo RICO is the GOAT. Even Anthony Bourdain gave it a thumbs out, back in the early 2000s.Ordering is quick and easy and there is plenty of seating inside this restaurant. I recently placed an online catering order for a big event and found the servings to be plentiful, affordable, and delicious. The order was not ready at all when I came into the restaurant but they were able to cut and box up chicken straight off the rotisserie with the quickness. I'm pretty sure they even through some extra french fries in my bag for the hassle which was much appreciated.Everyone was raving and I'm looking forward to ordering from them for future family events.

Love this place. I originally loved the location in Virginia Square, but we were in the greater Fairfax area and had to stop by at this one. Plenty of parking - you can't miss it. Friendly staff, bright lights and delicious food. We ordered the quarter dark chicken, which comes with two sides. I had yuca and cole slaw. We had both the yellow and the green sauce. I recommend the green for the chicken and the yellow for the yuca. Also, they don't charge for the extra sauce. :) Thank you, El Pollo Rico, for always serving delicious chicken!!

18$ medio pollo y te dan una cuchara de arroz y una cuantas papas fritas. Pides un poco más y te cobran 5$

I'm a huge of fan of Pollo Rico because I've been going to the one in Arlington since I was a kid. Decided to try this location tonight since I'm in Fairfax now, the taste is just the same as Arlington. However, the service was not as friendly and welcoming as the Arlington location. At the other location, you're warmly greeted with a smile and this one was very silent and curt. Other than that, they have ample parking and a decent amount of indoor seating. Worth the visit!

Pretty good Peruvian chicken. Well smoked, very flavorful. The steak fries were crispy and the plantains were fine. It bothered me that I went into the restaurant and I stood waiting at the order location to order- and the staff let two Spanish speaking people order ahead of me-until I made the guy take my order. I probably won't go back. The food was ok- just not good enough to go again.

The chicken is not the best in Fairfax. Their Arlington location is great, but as the saying goes "you are your own worst enemy". The chicken is ok, 7/10 nothing special. The sides are lacking in quantity, 1/10 Service is great, no complaints 10/10The location is great, lots of room! I can bring friends and family 10/10If you are conscious about portion control, please do not come here. The chicken taste alone does not justify the laughably small portion sizes. See the pictures of what you generally get at the other two Peruvian chicken places in Fairfax. This is what you should be getting for the money. This place just doesn't cut it. However I'm still a returning customer because their facility is spacious and can host big groups (I've been here with a few groups already, 5-13 people at a time)

Hands down the best, most flavorful and savory fried chicken in Fairfax and i've tried most. Its so delicious and fresh. Location was good, clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.

El Pollo Rico has the best Peruvian chicken. I read some reviews and I completely disagree. (Haters with fake profile pics).I remember going to the original Arlington location! I heard about this Fairfax location and rushed right over! The flavor is so amazing and the chicken was so juicy and moist. The steak fries were life! The portions were huge. (See pic). The yellow sauce is legit liquid crack! It's sooo good. Keep up your hard work!

I'll need to go back, chicken was good, wasn't thrilled with sides. I wish they'd use they're chicken drippings over fried rice and sell like better Peruvian chicken places do

Decent Peruvian chicken in the area, but the quality and service of the original location in Arlington is much better. As another person mentioned, ordering over the phone or online is a hassle and not recommended at all. The restaurant doesn't prepare your order until you say you're there, and even then people who come in to the restaurant after you will get their food first lol Overall, just okay