Pollo Brasero
14336 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
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Address :
14336 Layhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD, 20906 - Phone (301) 438-2800
- Website https://www.charcoalbroiledchicken.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Sammy A.
Best Peruvian chicken in the area hands down, if not a bit overpriced due the owners knowing this fact. P.S. Wheaton has options that blow it out the water for considerably cheaper though, if your willing to make the drive.
(4)Phi N.
Got the lomo saltado and fried plantains. Can't complain. Lomo was pretty good. Didn't seem like enough meet or fries, but I'm not sure bc people were picking at my plate... and the plantains were fried really well; just the way I like them! The green sauce was good, but not spicy enough.
(3)Dominic L.
Anytime I'm in this area I'm getting some of this amazing Peruvian chicken. Even the white meat was tender, juicy, and delicious. The yuca was good even though I'm not usually a fan and the mashed potatoes were good too. Just make sure to get the gravy for the latter. The family meal (whole chicken, two large sides, and two cans of soda) was more than enough for me and two friends; all for under 20 bucks! Great place for a quick, cheap, delicious bite to eat.
(5)James F.
Easily the best Peruvian chicken in the area. My family and I have ordered from them several times and each time we've been pleased with our meals. Their portions are large and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The only reason they are a four star and not a five is that we've only had the chicken, so I can't comment on their other menu items. I wish they delivered.
(4)Paola G.
Nothing like Crispy n juicy! I don't care what ppl say but there is no comparison. Yes it's good, but it isn't as authentic as most places. I only like their empanadas and their steak sandwich.. The rest is average... Their green spicy sauce is pretty good too. It's like an aji. I give it props for standing strong in plaza del mercado. Most buisnesses that have been there before pollo brasero have all failed within months.
(3)Kimberly B.
This is not a restaurant that you would stop in to based on the outside. We used this restaurant as a meeting place for the students who were traveling to Peru for Spring Break from our school. The food was served quickly and was delicious!!! I enjoyed it so much that I took some home for my family who enjoyed it as well. The plantains were a bit overcooked but were tasty. The sauces that were given to go along with the chicken were also very good. The staff was very polite and friendly. I do plan to visit there again (and again and again!!!)
(4)Joel M.
Will go back again! Fast, healthy & delicious. At a good price too.
(4)David S.
Has to be the worst pollo a la brasa I've had. I've eatin at many but this one needs help. I had 1/2 chicken 2 sides. I'd rather take the drive to Sardi's in Beltsville. Lets start with the chicken....... Flavor seemed ok but the bird was dry as can be. Yuca fries taste like they come already battered and frozen, not used to the taste, or just spoiled by Sardi's or Crisp & Juicys. Rice was awful no taste. The sauces wern't good either. The white sauce was straight mayo and the green sauce did not have any flavor. I hope this place gets better or it will go down like chicken george(didn't like that place either.) Man, I miss bwb..... I'll go back in about a month and see if it gets better but for the time being Sardi's is worth the drive in Beltsville or El pollo rico when it opens back up in Wheaton.
(1)Oscar S.
After reading the reviews, I wasn't expecting much, but boy was I surprised! The chicken was juicy and delicious and cooked perfectly. The fried yucca looked like it might have been frozen (they all had the same shape), but it was delicious! I found myself cramming them down my gullet. The empanadas were OK, but I'm not a fan of them in general. I also loved the plantains - hot and fresh and yummy. We will definitely be making this a frequent stop for inexpensive, delicious dinners for the family.
(4)Lisa B.
The food is excellent. I was torn between the empanadas and the chicken. I ended up ordering the chicken. I'll order the empanadas next time. The sides were more like home cooking. Everything was so good and freshly prepared. I enjoyed my visit.
(4)J V.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's the best place to get Peruvian chicken. The chicken tastes SO good and is roasted to perfection. The fries are delicious too. Their alfajores need some work, but the other good food makes up for it. Most of the workers are very polite and the place is actually clean. I go here all the time with friends and family and still can't get enough!
(5)Bradley D.
I really like the chicken here. I usually come in late at night, just before they close and grab whatever's left and for the most part everything's been great. I've tried other places and they aren't as good in terms of flavor and the moistness of the meat.
(4)Anita G.
The chicken is great, rice and beans are delish and you gotta try the yucca with the yellow dipping sauce. this sauce recipe has really got me stumped! I love their food and have eaten here almost once a week for the past year; however, their customer service is not the best so don't go there to feel special.. if you can get past that,seriously it's like crack but in a chicken form. And no I've never done crack otherwise I'd never use this reference but you know what I mean....
(5)Dominic L.
Anytime I'm in this area I'm getting some of this amazing Peruvian chicken. Even the white meat was tender, juicy, and delicious. The yuca was good even though I'm not usually a fan and the mashed potatoes were good too. Just make sure to get the gravy for the latter. The family meal (whole chicken, two large sides, and two cans of soda) was more than enough for me and two friends; all for under 20 bucks! Great place for a quick, cheap, delicious bite to eat.
(5)Caroline N.
Always amazing... especially on days you are craving it. I work right near this place. It looks bad from the outside, but it's very good inside! The price isn't bad, and the portions are great. I often get a whole chicken's combo meal with sides.. and take out. It's cheap and convenient! Around lunch, you can see a whole bunch of men watching soccer games on the TV. But it's relaxed and a nice quiet place to eat lunch alone too. Everything that they make is good. I normally get steamed vegetables and rice/beans.. or the house salad which is good. I think at first, some side items could taste bland to you, but there's salt and pepper packets to-go, if you like more taste.
(5)Brian H.
Disclaimer; the chicken was not the "best I've ever had". Despite that, I really liked this place. While it's billed as a Peruvian Chicken place the menu is actually a mix of all three of my favorite South American countries: Perú (chicken, lomo saltado and ceviche), Bolivia (salteñas) and Argentina (alfajores and argentine style empanadas). As mentioned before the chicken was good but I wouldn't call it the best I ever had; I would say the same for the salteñas. Both were missing something but couldn't quite put my finger on it. On the plus side the chicken was a little spicier than other places and I did like that. The empanadas were awesome- in my opinion the must try dish here. Also, the alfajores were definitely more Argentine style than the Peruvian/Bolivian ones you normally get in the area (Argentine ones are better imho). I was somewhat disappointed that they had no coffee to drink with my alfajor but it was made up for by the fact that they serve Peruvian and Bolivian beers and Argentine wine... Something You never see at the hole in the wall stateside Peruvian chicken places. The Classic Peruvian soft drinks, Inca Kola and Chicha Morada were also available. Finally, I would add that the overall the decor is nicer than a lot of the other more barebones Peruvian chicken places in the area; it was a pleasant place to have a meal.
(4)Ben S.
If you're looking for inexpensive, quality Peruvian-style chicken, go no further than here. This place rocks. The prices are really good, the chicken (and all the food for that matter) is delicious, and the place is amazingly clean.
(5)Maisha R.
Pretty good. My husband and I tried pollo brasero for the first time this week. The chicken is tender and flavorful. The black beans were cooked perfectly. The highlight of our meal was the empanadas. Very tasty! I particularly enjoyed the beef empanadas. The plantains were not as juicy as I like plus you have to pay extra if you choose that as a side. The steamed vegetables were nothing special. Quite bland. Overall, we gave brasero a B. Our favorite Peruvian chicken spot still reigns.
(3)Larry S.
Outstanding chicken. Great service. Clean place. Great prices. Most everything is homemade and delicious. I highly recommend. On my visit I ordered the 1/2 chicken and 2 sides,I could not finish the entire plate. I really liked the premevera rice. Good stuff
(5)Samia N.
This is the only place that I like the chicken because it's not dry. It's cooked to perfection. The side dishes like fried yuca and plantain are really good. Their salads are fresh. I would eat at this place everyday!
(5)Michelle R.
TERRIBLE customer service, small portions and overpriced food. The older woman behind the counter got my order wrong and gave me THE WORST attitude: eyes rolling, loud sighs and tried to sit there and blame me for her mistake. NEVER going to this place EVER again! I'm sticking to Pollo Rico.
(1)Parul M.
My sister brought me back food from here and it was delicious! CHICKEN: We both ordered the 1/4 white meat chicken. It was cooked perfectly with a nice spice blend. The actual piece of chicken was huge. A lot bigger than I've seen at other places. MEXICAN RICE: Very good. It comes topped with black beans. It is very fulfilling by itself. PLANTANES: Yum! Nice and sweet and a light glaze. COLESLAW: Very good! Large portion for a side. SAUCES: Ask for extra dipping sauce. They're both very good but it will cost ya! About 50 cents/sauce We will be returning!
(5)James F.
Easily the best Peruvian chicken in the area. My family and I have ordered from them several times and each time we've been pleased with our meals. Their portions are large and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The only reason they are a four star and not a five is that we've only had the chicken, so I can't comment on their other menu items. I wish they delivered.
(4)Paola G.
Nothing like Crispy n juicy! I don't care what ppl say but there is no comparison. Yes it's good, but it isn't as authentic as most places. I only like their empanadas and their steak sandwich.. The rest is average... Their green spicy sauce is pretty good too. It's like an aji. I give it props for standing strong in plaza del mercado. Most buisnesses that have been there before pollo brasero have all failed within months.
(3)Kimberly B.
This is not a restaurant that you would stop in to based on the outside. We used this restaurant as a meeting place for the students who were traveling to Peru for Spring Break from our school. The food was served quickly and was delicious!!! I enjoyed it so much that I took some home for my family who enjoyed it as well. The plantains were a bit overcooked but were tasty. The sauces that were given to go along with the chicken were also very good. The staff was very polite and friendly. I do plan to visit there again (and again and again!!!)
(4)Sheri D.
Does anyone remember the first time they ate popeyes chicken?! That's how I felt when my bf and I ate here today. I got so full from the half chicken and the sauces are soo amazing! I really wanted the side of veggies but it looked like they were all out. :( My bf loves the rice. I can't rate them on the flan b/c there is only two places out of at least 10 that I've tried in the DMV that can get it exactly right and that's Monterey's in Bowie and Gaupos in Tenleytown. The fried plantains were ok, but I'm picky about my plantains too. GO FOR THE CHICKEN!!! :P
(5)Laura V.
My fam and I love this place! We get the family special (whole chicken + sides + drinks) as takeout all the time. Staff is always super fast and friendly. The place is very clean and always has soccer games playing on TV. And the chicken is soooo good!
(5)linsey t.
I've actually never been to this resturant even though it's close to me, I only happened to find out about this place a couple of days ago when a patient at the office I work at was so apprecative and happy with our service that he offered to bring us free lunch. Well he kept his promise and bought my manager and I the fried yuca, the half chicken, mixed vegatables, and soda. The food tasted great, not to mention that was very generous of him. I will be stopping by the actual location in the near future.
(5)Jennifer L.
This place got worst with each visit. First time: Food was great, service okay. Second time: Food was still pretty good, but it took them forever to get my food packed because they were watching America's Got Talent -___- Third time: I wanted my meal with fried yuca, but when I got home, I discovered they gave me fries. Fourth time: Yucca was cold. House Salad was good. Chicken is close to the salty boarder. The price and location (3 mins away from home) is good, so I probably still will come again (but only if I am super hungry) Hopefully, they become better.
(2)Ina C.
Charcoal broiled, Peruvian-style chicken! (Google Translate doesn't tell me what "brasero" means. The only definition I can find is something about a heater used in Spain...?) When I saw that Pollo Brasero was taking over the space that Korean-owned Chicken George once occupied, I gave myself a 2-second moment of silence for my brethren, and then began to rejoice that a Peruvian chicken restaurant was going to be this close to me! I was surprised at how many items were on the menu. They have salads, sandwiches, etc., but you know all I came for was that 1/4 dark meat chicken with two sides for $4.35! Service was quite slow...I was the third in line but ended up waiting around 5 minutes to place my order. Inconvenient, but forgivable. I don't think they were expecting this many people on their opening weekend, and things didn't seem to be running as smoothly as I'd liked. The chicken itself was alright. A bit dry and overcooked (the skin was almost blackened), but the seasoning was delicious. The sauces, fries and coleslaw made me feel like I was having deja vu - it was exactly the way dear old El Pollo Rico made them. The sides were excellent. For as cheap as it is, I will definitely be coming back. Hopefully they'll smooth over the rough edges soon.
(3)David M.
Not bad. This place is one of our after-gym protein locations, and the chicken ain't half bad. At least it was warm, tasty, and I didn't get the impression it had been sitting around forever. We got a combo deal, which wasn't too badly priced. The rice side kind of sucked, so I won't get that again. The yucca here is pretty tasty, as well. I think the guys ringing us up were laughing at me, though. So...one star loss. Jerks! Yeah, but I'll still eat your chicken and yucca and STILL come in y'all's establishment post-gym, all sweaty and stank. So there.
(3)Todd M.
Great food. Great prices. Very accommodating staff. Chicken was spiced perfectly and fall off the bone tender. The 2 sauces (I don't know what they are called) were delicious. A mile or so south of here there are Pollo joints 2-3 per block and many are very good. The BIG difference here is that it's super clean and nicely decorated. Meaning: bring the wife wife and family without any issue. The "other joints" are less than spotless. BTW 2 flat screens. One was world soccer and the other golf masters. Kinda breaks up the monotony a bit. Nice touch.
(5)Kia L.
Sharon is so wrong. Sorry, sharon. This place is HORRIBLE. I used to live up the street from it and I was so excited for its opening (as I would have to drive all the way to Twinbrook for my beloved Don Pollo). So I finally got a visit in a few days after it opened and yeesh.... left much to be desired. I let it slide because they just opened, but weeks, months later it never got better. Their chicken is SO DRY. The seasoning is okay, but it is overwhelmed by the dryness of the meat. It's seriously like chewing on playdough. UCK! And their fries are just as dry, never fresh (they just hang there in the tray all day). Their only saving grace is their empanadas. Ahhhh soooo juicy, easily their best and most consistent item on the menu. it's the only reason I go back. Another thing that pisses me off about this place is the price. Super expensive for such poor food. SMH. It's not my favorite, but when I'm craving empanadas and I'm in the area, I have to make a stop. I feel bad for Layhill because this is all they get in terms of peruvian chicken. Whackness! Don Pollo is definitely EONS better than this place.
(2)James L.
For the price I would say its an awesome meal! The chicken is juicy and the rice is delicious. I particularly like the sauces they give you. I usually get the yucca but lately its been dry and unappetizing, the people who work there are very friendly, its very clean and the TV is always on! I love this place the only reason i dont give it 5 stars is I've had better peruvian chicken elsewhere but this place is a good local stop
(4)Liza A.
I don't think is worth going went once and food is not the kind that will make me come back
(2)John K.
Chicken is dry, nothing special. Green sauce tastes like fresh green peppers instead of the Peruvian green sauce that we all know. I was really excited since this place replaced Chicken George and it's right by my house, but I was very disappointed. Will this one location be cursed forever and only provide its patrons with mediocre chicken? Who knows? Just open up a Popeye's and make everyone happy.
(2)Jin K.
The chicken itself is pretty good, they skimp on the sides though. The side orders are also not that good. Pollo Brasero is definitely a notch below Sardi's. They skimp on the amount of sauce and charge $.25 extra for each sauce cup besides the free two that you get. This place is "okay" if you've never had Peruvian food but Sardi's is much much better.
(3)Joseph C.
Pollo Brasero has good food for reasonable prices. They pretty much serve Peruvian chicken and some sides. That's about all. However, this specialization has given them the ability to provide this food as fast as any fast food establishment. My wife particularly liked their sartenas, which are inexpensive. There are two caveats to this - first, the white meat can be dry. The other thing, and I took off a point for this, they sell drinks by the can and have nothing on tap.
(3)Ana L.
The place looks like not much but the sarteñas are really filling and juicy. It's not just dough. I had the chicken and yuca. The latter tasted a bit stale and it was probably due to it being sitting under the warmer for an undetermined amount of time. Bathrooms are clean. There were many people that would order for carry out. The chicken and their side selection is typical like other places.
(3)F Y.
Delicious char boiled chicken. Not exactly a sit down place, but they have plenty seating. TV had soccer on which was great. Would definitely recommend this place.
(4)Grace K.
Rarely do I write reviews while still full from the food I've just eaten, but LET ME JUST TELL YA"LL. That chicken boy! wooo weee. It's smells divine. What ever seasoning they use it perfectly done and its juicy, tender and just the right size for a late lunch. And that sauce... I ordered the 1/4 chicken dark meat, yellow rice, beans and plantains. All of it was warm, delicious and having the sauce on all my chicken and rice was so worth the 25 cents extra I paid for more sauce. All of that came to $8. I'm just going to succumb the the food coma... if you don't hear from me, I died happily.
(4)Sammy A.
Best Peruvian chicken in the area hands down, if not a bit overpriced due the owners knowing this fact. P.S. Wheaton has options that blow it out the water for considerably cheaper though, if your willing to make the drive.
(4)Phi N.
Got the lomo saltado and fried plantains. Can't complain. Lomo was pretty good. Didn't seem like enough meet or fries, but I'm not sure bc people were picking at my plate... and the plantains were fried really well; just the way I like them! The green sauce was good, but not spicy enough.
(3)Arthur K.
My chicken was horribly prepared. I barely ate it but what I tasted was fairly bad. Sadly though I would eat at this place again. And now you know the depths of my love for food. That is all.
(1)Cindy M.
This is one of our favorite local joints for picking up dinner - my husband and I can both eat for like 11 bux - how can you beat that? We get the half chicken and yuca and it always hits the spot. We are moving out of the area in another month and we know this is going to be one of the places that we miss the most.
(5)Manrique R.
Pollo Brasero is by far the worst chicken place I have been to. Their chicken was so burnt on the outside that when I took a bite it covered my teeth with soot, the chicken meat itself had no taste whatsoever and their sides were stale and dry. I was very dissapointed with their service considering there was no line and I was the only customer. I'd rather go to SABROSO Grill in downtown Silver Spring. They have the best peruvian style rotisserie chicken in town! You have got to try it!
(1)sharon y.
I have no Idea what the other people are talking about calling this place the worst place to go to for pollo a al brasa, they obviously have never been to Don Pollo... this place is better then crisp and juciy, the chicken has more flavor and the mashed potatoes dont taste like bland. The empanadas are my favorite thing there, I dont live around the area anymore so i have to get my bf to bring some home on his way from work. My only complaint is on two differnt occasions i asked for yucca and never got it but thats ok as long as i get my empanadas.
(5)David S.
Has to be the worst pollo a la brasa I've had. I've eatin at many but this one needs help. I had 1/2 chicken 2 sides. I'd rather take the drive to Sardi's in Beltsville. Lets start with the chicken....... Flavor seemed ok but the bird was dry as can be. Yuca fries taste like they come already battered and frozen, not used to the taste, or just spoiled by Sardi's or Crisp & Juicys. Rice was awful no taste. The sauces wern't good either. The white sauce was straight mayo and the green sauce did not have any flavor. I hope this place gets better or it will go down like chicken george(didn't like that place either.) Man, I miss bwb..... I'll go back in about a month and see if it gets better but for the time being Sardi's is worth the drive in Beltsville or El pollo rico when it opens back up in Wheaton.
(1)Oscar S.
After reading the reviews, I wasn't expecting much, but boy was I surprised! The chicken was juicy and delicious and cooked perfectly. The fried yucca looked like it might have been frozen (they all had the same shape), but it was delicious! I found myself cramming them down my gullet. The empanadas were OK, but I'm not a fan of them in general. I also loved the plantains - hot and fresh and yummy. We will definitely be making this a frequent stop for inexpensive, delicious dinners for the family.
(4)Jennifer L.
This place got worst with each visit. First time: Food was great, service okay. Second time: Food was still pretty good, but it took them forever to get my food packed because they were watching America's Got Talent -___- Third time: I wanted my meal with fried yuca, but when I got home, I discovered they gave me fries. Fourth time: Yucca was cold. House Salad was good. Chicken is close to the salty boarder. The price and location (3 mins away from home) is good, so I probably still will come again (but only if I am super hungry) Hopefully, they become better.
(2)James L.
For the price I would say its an awesome meal! The chicken is juicy and the rice is delicious. I particularly like the sauces they give you. I usually get the yucca but lately its been dry and unappetizing, the people who work there are very friendly, its very clean and the TV is always on! I love this place the only reason i dont give it 5 stars is I've had better peruvian chicken elsewhere but this place is a good local stop
(4)Liza A.
I don't think is worth going went once and food is not the kind that will make me come back
(2)Samia N.
This is the only place that I like the chicken because it's not dry. It's cooked to perfection. The side dishes like fried yuca and plantain are really good. Their salads are fresh. I would eat at this place everyday!
(5)Parul M.
My sister brought me back food from here and it was delicious! CHICKEN: We both ordered the 1/4 white meat chicken. It was cooked perfectly with a nice spice blend. The actual piece of chicken was huge. A lot bigger than I've seen at other places. MEXICAN RICE: Very good. It comes topped with black beans. It is very fulfilling by itself. PLANTANES: Yum! Nice and sweet and a light glaze. COLESLAW: Very good! Large portion for a side. SAUCES: Ask for extra dipping sauce. They're both very good but it will cost ya! About 50 cents/sauce We will be returning!
(5)Caroline N.
Always amazing... especially on days you are craving it. I work right near this place. It looks bad from the outside, but it's very good inside! The price isn't bad, and the portions are great. I often get a whole chicken's combo meal with sides.. and take out. It's cheap and convenient! Around lunch, you can see a whole bunch of men watching soccer games on the TV. But it's relaxed and a nice quiet place to eat lunch alone too. Everything that they make is good. I normally get steamed vegetables and rice/beans.. or the house salad which is good. I think at first, some side items could taste bland to you, but there's salt and pepper packets to-go, if you like more taste.
(5)linsey t.
I've actually never been to this resturant even though it's close to me, I only happened to find out about this place a couple of days ago when a patient at the office I work at was so apprecative and happy with our service that he offered to bring us free lunch. Well he kept his promise and bought my manager and I the fried yuca, the half chicken, mixed vegatables, and soda. The food tasted great, not to mention that was very generous of him. I will be stopping by the actual location in the near future.
(5)Grace K.
Rarely do I write reviews while still full from the food I've just eaten, but LET ME JUST TELL YA"LL. That chicken boy! wooo weee. It's smells divine. What ever seasoning they use it perfectly done and its juicy, tender and just the right size for a late lunch. And that sauce... I ordered the 1/4 chicken dark meat, yellow rice, beans and plantains. All of it was warm, delicious and having the sauce on all my chicken and rice was so worth the 25 cents extra I paid for more sauce. All of that came to $8. I'm just going to succumb the the food coma... if you don't hear from me, I died happily.
(4)Michelle R.
TERRIBLE customer service, small portions and overpriced food. The older woman behind the counter got my order wrong and gave me THE WORST attitude: eyes rolling, loud sighs and tried to sit there and blame me for her mistake. NEVER going to this place EVER again! I'm sticking to Pollo Rico.
(1)Lisa B.
The food is excellent. I was torn between the empanadas and the chicken. I ended up ordering the chicken. I'll order the empanadas next time. The sides were more like home cooking. Everything was so good and freshly prepared. I enjoyed my visit.
(4)Jin K.
The chicken itself is pretty good, they skimp on the sides though. The side orders are also not that good. Pollo Brasero is definitely a notch below Sardi's. They skimp on the amount of sauce and charge $.25 extra for each sauce cup besides the free two that you get. This place is "okay" if you've never had Peruvian food but Sardi's is much much better.
(3)Joseph C.
Pollo Brasero has good food for reasonable prices. They pretty much serve Peruvian chicken and some sides. That's about all. However, this specialization has given them the ability to provide this food as fast as any fast food establishment. My wife particularly liked their sartenas, which are inexpensive. There are two caveats to this - first, the white meat can be dry. The other thing, and I took off a point for this, they sell drinks by the can and have nothing on tap.
(3)Ana L.
The place looks like not much but the sarteñas are really filling and juicy. It's not just dough. I had the chicken and yuca. The latter tasted a bit stale and it was probably due to it being sitting under the warmer for an undetermined amount of time. Bathrooms are clean. There were many people that would order for carry out. The chicken and their side selection is typical like other places.
(3)F Y.
Delicious char boiled chicken. Not exactly a sit down place, but they have plenty seating. TV had soccer on which was great. Would definitely recommend this place.
(4)Brian H.
Disclaimer; the chicken was not the "best I've ever had". Despite that, I really liked this place. While it's billed as a Peruvian Chicken place the menu is actually a mix of all three of my favorite South American countries: Perú (chicken, lomo saltado and ceviche), Bolivia (salteñas) and Argentina (alfajores and argentine style empanadas). As mentioned before the chicken was good but I wouldn't call it the best I ever had; I would say the same for the salteñas. Both were missing something but couldn't quite put my finger on it. On the plus side the chicken was a little spicier than other places and I did like that. The empanadas were awesome- in my opinion the must try dish here. Also, the alfajores were definitely more Argentine style than the Peruvian/Bolivian ones you normally get in the area (Argentine ones are better imho). I was somewhat disappointed that they had no coffee to drink with my alfajor but it was made up for by the fact that they serve Peruvian and Bolivian beers and Argentine wine... Something You never see at the hole in the wall stateside Peruvian chicken places. The Classic Peruvian soft drinks, Inca Kola and Chicha Morada were also available. Finally, I would add that the overall the decor is nicer than a lot of the other more barebones Peruvian chicken places in the area; it was a pleasant place to have a meal.
(4)Ben S.
If you're looking for inexpensive, quality Peruvian-style chicken, go no further than here. This place rocks. The prices are really good, the chicken (and all the food for that matter) is delicious, and the place is amazingly clean.
(5)Maisha R.
Pretty good. My husband and I tried pollo brasero for the first time this week. The chicken is tender and flavorful. The black beans were cooked perfectly. The highlight of our meal was the empanadas. Very tasty! I particularly enjoyed the beef empanadas. The plantains were not as juicy as I like plus you have to pay extra if you choose that as a side. The steamed vegetables were nothing special. Quite bland. Overall, we gave brasero a B. Our favorite Peruvian chicken spot still reigns.
(3)Larry S.
Outstanding chicken. Great service. Clean place. Great prices. Most everything is homemade and delicious. I highly recommend. On my visit I ordered the 1/2 chicken and 2 sides,I could not finish the entire plate. I really liked the premevera rice. Good stuff
(5)Ina C.
Charcoal broiled, Peruvian-style chicken! (Google Translate doesn't tell me what "brasero" means. The only definition I can find is something about a heater used in Spain...?) When I saw that Pollo Brasero was taking over the space that Korean-owned Chicken George once occupied, I gave myself a 2-second moment of silence for my brethren, and then began to rejoice that a Peruvian chicken restaurant was going to be this close to me! I was surprised at how many items were on the menu. They have salads, sandwiches, etc., but you know all I came for was that 1/4 dark meat chicken with two sides for $4.35! Service was quite slow...I was the third in line but ended up waiting around 5 minutes to place my order. Inconvenient, but forgivable. I don't think they were expecting this many people on their opening weekend, and things didn't seem to be running as smoothly as I'd liked. The chicken itself was alright. A bit dry and overcooked (the skin was almost blackened), but the seasoning was delicious. The sauces, fries and coleslaw made me feel like I was having deja vu - it was exactly the way dear old El Pollo Rico made them. The sides were excellent. For as cheap as it is, I will definitely be coming back. Hopefully they'll smooth over the rough edges soon.
(3)David M.
Not bad. This place is one of our after-gym protein locations, and the chicken ain't half bad. At least it was warm, tasty, and I didn't get the impression it had been sitting around forever. We got a combo deal, which wasn't too badly priced. The rice side kind of sucked, so I won't get that again. The yucca here is pretty tasty, as well. I think the guys ringing us up were laughing at me, though. So...one star loss. Jerks! Yeah, but I'll still eat your chicken and yucca and STILL come in y'all's establishment post-gym, all sweaty and stank. So there.
(3)Todd M.
Great food. Great prices. Very accommodating staff. Chicken was spiced perfectly and fall off the bone tender. The 2 sauces (I don't know what they are called) were delicious. A mile or so south of here there are Pollo joints 2-3 per block and many are very good. The BIG difference here is that it's super clean and nicely decorated. Meaning: bring the wife wife and family without any issue. The "other joints" are less than spotless. BTW 2 flat screens. One was world soccer and the other golf masters. Kinda breaks up the monotony a bit. Nice touch.
(5)Sheri D.
Does anyone remember the first time they ate popeyes chicken?! That's how I felt when my bf and I ate here today. I got so full from the half chicken and the sauces are soo amazing! I really wanted the side of veggies but it looked like they were all out. :( My bf loves the rice. I can't rate them on the flan b/c there is only two places out of at least 10 that I've tried in the DMV that can get it exactly right and that's Monterey's in Bowie and Gaupos in Tenleytown. The fried plantains were ok, but I'm picky about my plantains too. GO FOR THE CHICKEN!!! :P
(5)Laura V.
My fam and I love this place! We get the family special (whole chicken + sides + drinks) as takeout all the time. Staff is always super fast and friendly. The place is very clean and always has soccer games playing on TV. And the chicken is soooo good!
(5)Joel M.
Will go back again! Fast, healthy & delicious. At a good price too.
(4)Kia L.
Sharon is so wrong. Sorry, sharon. This place is HORRIBLE. I used to live up the street from it and I was so excited for its opening (as I would have to drive all the way to Twinbrook for my beloved Don Pollo). So I finally got a visit in a few days after it opened and yeesh.... left much to be desired. I let it slide because they just opened, but weeks, months later it never got better. Their chicken is SO DRY. The seasoning is okay, but it is overwhelmed by the dryness of the meat. It's seriously like chewing on playdough. UCK! And their fries are just as dry, never fresh (they just hang there in the tray all day). Their only saving grace is their empanadas. Ahhhh soooo juicy, easily their best and most consistent item on the menu. it's the only reason I go back. Another thing that pisses me off about this place is the price. Super expensive for such poor food. SMH. It's not my favorite, but when I'm craving empanadas and I'm in the area, I have to make a stop. I feel bad for Layhill because this is all they get in terms of peruvian chicken. Whackness! Don Pollo is definitely EONS better than this place.
(2)John K.
Chicken is dry, nothing special. Green sauce tastes like fresh green peppers instead of the Peruvian green sauce that we all know. I was really excited since this place replaced Chicken George and it's right by my house, but I was very disappointed. Will this one location be cursed forever and only provide its patrons with mediocre chicken? Who knows? Just open up a Popeye's and make everyone happy.
(2)Anita G.
The chicken is great, rice and beans are delish and you gotta try the yucca with the yellow dipping sauce. this sauce recipe has really got me stumped! I love their food and have eaten here almost once a week for the past year; however, their customer service is not the best so don't go there to feel special.. if you can get past that,seriously it's like crack but in a chicken form. And no I've never done crack otherwise I'd never use this reference but you know what I mean....
(5)Arthur K.
My chicken was horribly prepared. I barely ate it but what I tasted was fairly bad. Sadly though I would eat at this place again. And now you know the depths of my love for food. That is all.
(1)Cindy M.
This is one of our favorite local joints for picking up dinner - my husband and I can both eat for like 11 bux - how can you beat that? We get the half chicken and yuca and it always hits the spot. We are moving out of the area in another month and we know this is going to be one of the places that we miss the most.
(5)Manrique R.
Pollo Brasero is by far the worst chicken place I have been to. Their chicken was so burnt on the outside that when I took a bite it covered my teeth with soot, the chicken meat itself had no taste whatsoever and their sides were stale and dry. I was very dissapointed with their service considering there was no line and I was the only customer. I'd rather go to SABROSO Grill in downtown Silver Spring. They have the best peruvian style rotisserie chicken in town! You have got to try it!
(1)sharon y.
I have no Idea what the other people are talking about calling this place the worst place to go to for pollo a al brasa, they obviously have never been to Don Pollo... this place is better then crisp and juciy, the chicken has more flavor and the mashed potatoes dont taste like bland. The empanadas are my favorite thing there, I dont live around the area anymore so i have to get my bf to bring some home on his way from work. My only complaint is on two differnt occasions i asked for yucca and never got it but thats ok as long as i get my empanadas.
(5)J V.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's the best place to get Peruvian chicken. The chicken tastes SO good and is roasted to perfection. The fries are delicious too. Their alfajores need some work, but the other good food makes up for it. Most of the workers are very polite and the place is actually clean. I go here all the time with friends and family and still can't get enough!
(5)Bradley D.
I really like the chicken here. I usually come in late at night, just before they close and grab whatever's left and for the most part everything's been great. I've tried other places and they aren't as good in terms of flavor and the moistness of the meat.
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