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Spit-roasted Peruvian chicken plus sides like coleslaw served in a casual, counter-service space.
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Address: 932 N Kenmore St, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 522-3220
Website: https://elpollorico.com/
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Decently priced. A basic selection… In-N-Out style! They do chicken good. So they got chicken and sides. Perfect!
There is some parking in the parking lot. That’s appreciated!
A decent size dining room, but I can tell that this place gets busy!
… moreThere is some parking in the parking lot. That’s appreciated!
A decent size dining room, but I can tell that this place gets busy!
E White
Highly recommend! My favorite Peruvian chicken spot. I think best in the area. I always get the quarter white with yucca, white rice, a side of plantains, and an Inca cola.
Parking is easy. They have a free lot.
… moreParking is easy. They have a free lot.
Helen Li
Just back from Peru, I’ve been craving Peruvian food—and I never expected to find something this good. Tucked away in an alley, the spot has a surprisingly spacious parking lot and dine-in area. The aroma was divine, and with a long line forming for the chicken, I knew I was in for the right kind of experience.
The menu is small and focused, offering chicken with sides in generous portions. The seasoning was perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. The fries were crisp and spot-on. To top it off, they even had Inca Kola! In Peru, I learned it’s actually more popular than Coca-Cola—which is why Coca-Cola ended up buying the brand.
… moreThe menu is small and focused, offering chicken with sides in generous portions. The seasoning was perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor. The fries were crisp and spot-on. To top it off, they even had Inca Kola! In Peru, I learned it’s actually more popular than Coca-Cola—which is why Coca-Cola ended up buying the brand.
Johnny Novo
When I said I was coming down to DC for a weekend, my comments were flooded with El Pollo Rico requests. What really got me was one person said Anthony Bourdain shot an episode here back in 2007. Done. Sold. That guy is on my Mount Rushmore.
I stepped out of my uber onto a freshly paved parking lot in what felt like the back of a strip center.
I opened the door and nearly fell to my knees when the unmistakable smell of Peruvian Chicken blessed my nostrils. Chemical warfare in the best way possible. This is my happy place.
The interior is the definition of no frills. It’s what I imagine a classic chicken spot would look like in Peru: Chickens rotating over a fire breathing charcoal, brightly colored metal chairs and tables, a run down white tile floor straight out of the 90s, and a handful of pictures lining the walls that show love to the home land.
These types of places hold a special place in my heart, as you will see people from all walks of life. You will see some fresh off a job site and others fresh out of Capitol Hill. Everyone is just here for some S-Tier Bird. Some good chicken can truly unite the world.
I went with the half chicken, a side of rice & beans, and plantains which ran $14.99 all in. For the chicken, they use a proprietary marinade with spices from Peru, and it shows. This chicken had a ridiculous amount of motion, we may need a new word for how much motion this had. It may have caused all ring cameras within a 3 mile radius to go off. A top 5 bird I’ve ever had.
The sides were also operating at a high level, but if we are being honest that portion of rice and beans were light. Maybe the Bourdain episode got to them a bit, idk.
The sweet plantains were just as life changing as the bird. Sweet plantains have to be the most underrated side in the world.
The more data I collect, the more I am starting to see that no one does chicken better than the Peruvians. It’s like the Dagestanis in MMA right now. They just have the game on lock.
El Pollo Rico is one of those legendary chicken spots that you can’t miss if you’re in the area. It’s one of the few restaurants that can truly unite the world. I was so inspired I bought a shirt, hehe. THANK YOU EPR!
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… moreI stepped out of my uber onto a freshly paved parking lot in what felt like the back of a strip center.
I opened the door and nearly fell to my knees when the unmistakable smell of Peruvian Chicken blessed my nostrils. Chemical warfare in the best way possible. This is my happy place.
The interior is the definition of no frills. It’s what I imagine a classic chicken spot would look like in Peru: Chickens rotating over a fire breathing charcoal, brightly colored metal chairs and tables, a run down white tile floor straight out of the 90s, and a handful of pictures lining the walls that show love to the home land.
These types of places hold a special place in my heart, as you will see people from all walks of life. You will see some fresh off a job site and others fresh out of Capitol Hill. Everyone is just here for some S-Tier Bird. Some good chicken can truly unite the world.
I went with the half chicken, a side of rice & beans, and plantains which ran $14.99 all in. For the chicken, they use a proprietary marinade with spices from Peru, and it shows. This chicken had a ridiculous amount of motion, we may need a new word for how much motion this had. It may have caused all ring cameras within a 3 mile radius to go off. A top 5 bird I’ve ever had.
The sides were also operating at a high level, but if we are being honest that portion of rice and beans were light. Maybe the Bourdain episode got to them a bit, idk.
The sweet plantains were just as life changing as the bird. Sweet plantains have to be the most underrated side in the world.
The more data I collect, the more I am starting to see that no one does chicken better than the Peruvians. It’s like the Dagestanis in MMA right now. They just have the game on lock.
El Pollo Rico is one of those legendary chicken spots that you can’t miss if you’re in the area. It’s one of the few restaurants that can truly unite the world. I was so inspired I bought a shirt, hehe. THANK YOU EPR!
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__
Ryan Noble
Food: the 1/4 chicken dark meat with fries was just as good as I remember it being. The chicken and skin is very flavorful and the fries were great
Service: very quick service
Atmosphere: very no frills inside, just a quick grab and eat
… moreService: very quick service
Atmosphere: very no frills inside, just a quick grab and eat
J.Westwood
My favourite pollo in Arlington! Food is delicious, I love the chicken and it’s impressive how either white or dark meat is always available. They make the best thick cut fries far n wide! Delicious coleslaw, yucca fries and plaintains, too! The speed of the service is unparalleled – even if the line is to the door, I’m always in&out in less than 5 minutes as they are very fast&efficient.
… moreΒασιλική Καραγεώργη
We visited this place a month ago and tried the chicken. It was really tasty juicy. I definitely recommend it!
… moreAmbrose Lee
Best peruvian chicken in Arlington. You will wait in line for like 20-30 minutes but it is all worth it. There are many people and not enough tables so might have to take the chicken home.
… moreR W
El Pollo Rico nails it where it matters most: the food. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, juicy, and consistently delicious. It’s the kind of meal you crave again the moment you’re done eating.
While the service can be hit or miss and the atmosphere is pretty basic, none of that really matters once the food hits the table. You’re not coming here for fine dining — you’re coming for flavor, and El Pollo Rico delivers in a big way.
… moreWhile the service can be hit or miss and the atmosphere is pretty basic, none of that really matters once the food hits the table. You’re not coming here for fine dining — you’re coming for flavor, and El Pollo Rico delivers in a big way.
Anushka Mankunath
Their chicken is delicious, but the flan is some of the best I’ve ever had! Ordering is quick and food comes out before you’re even done paying. Lots of seating and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. Their rice and beans are amazing and the sauces that come with it are great. The green sauce is very spicy and the white sauce was great with the fries. Out of everything we still thought the flan was seriously out of this world. Perfect consistency and truly amazing. We will definitely be back!
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