Sarita’s Chicken & Restaurant Menu

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  • Lillian C.

    Saritas and the surrounding shopping mall is as if a little bit of Latin America was dropped right into the US. The one server that speaks the best English out of the servers will automatically be assigned to your table and the entire clientele except for your gringo butt will be Latino. A little awkward at times, but overall comprehensible. The menu is quite extensive- including the lunch special it spans about 4 pages of not more, with the seafood section being the longest and a section dedicated to Peruvian chicken. The SO and I were all turkeyed out so we wanted something flavorful that did not resemble the festive bird. We ordered ceviche and Jalea and opted for the pescado (fish only) option. The servings was plentiful and the presentation was excellent. The dishes were served with a green hot sauce (similar to the green sauce at el pollo rico). The food is good but not amazing- the fish (tilapia) tastes like the frozen fillets you get from Costco. The batter on the Jalea was thin and not very flavorful or crisp. The best thing about this dish was the yucca. The dishes weren't much cheaper than our go-to Peruvian joint, La Limena, in fact it might have been a hair more expensive despite being a more casual place (total bill for ceviche and Jalea with 2 dollars in drinks was a little over 31 dollars without tip). There is no alcohol from what I could tell. They charge for bottled water in classic Latin American fashion (something I still cannot get overrrrrr). Overall, if you can make the treck out to La Limena I'll definitely make that choice over Sarita's, but it's not a bad choice in general. It's essentially a joint for locals to shoot the sh-- with one another and/or have a no frills meal with their families, not fancy adventures in exotic cuisines or a place to celebrate birthdays or impress guests. They do have an eight dollar lunch special that sounds pretty good and would probably be worth trying.

    (4)
  • Vanessa C.

    I can say this place is a mess... When I used to go with my family it was okay now is super bad. I went a Friday night to eat with my friends.. The ceviche was nasty... The papa huancaina as well the potato was frozen inside... There were a lot of drunk people and it wasn't a comfy feel.. It was extremely bad. I don't recommend it for a family dinner or anything.

    (1)
  • Joel M.

    Good service. I tried the cabro "goat" with rice & white means. It includes like a side of onion that taste like the spices they use for ceviche. Really good. Music is good too so you could either come with family or with your partner, drink and dance.

    (4)
  • Beverly P.

    A Peruvian friend of mine, who currently lives in Africa, was visiting and said she was craving Peruvian food, which she had not had in over a year. I found Sarita's on Yelp and took her there as a treat, hoping it'll satisfy her craving. She ordered several traditional dishes for us and was tickled pink when the dishes tasted "just like home." I also enjoyed the very tasty food. I figured, if a Peruvian was impressed and happy with the food, who am I to say anything to the contrary?! The grilled beef heart was delish! I will definitely come here again.

    (4)
  • Keith R.

    Surprisingly good. I must admit that, going in, I set my expectations low. Spotting Sarita's salon next door, I imagined my review starting with something like: "Cosmetology baroness cunningly eyes a neighborhood saturated with outstanding chicken restaurants, aims to satisfy pent-up market demand for a lousy one." It didn't turn out that way. As soon as I walked in the door, I knew I was in for a pleasant surprise. The dining area was crowded with Latino families. I didn't hear a word of English. Certainly, a good sign for a proper Peruvian restaurant. There was a lot to choose from on the menu, including beef and ceviche dishes, but I went straight for the pollo a la brasa. A Peruvian restaurant in Wheaton (ground zero for killer pollo) had better be able to do it right. Besides, I figured; if they were going to cram "chicken" into the name of the establishment in a rather awkward way, they must be proud of it. The presentation was very good and portions were generous. The chicken itself was generally moist and flavorful, though the skin was very salty. Not equal to the best you can get nearby, but far better than the myriad of pretenders. I had rice and beans as my sides. The rice was perfectly cooked and the beans were good, but there was nothing special about either. A bit of seasoning might have helped, here. The sauces were the usual hot and mild; also as usual, I banished the mustard and mayo goop to the far side of the table after a perfunctory taste and stuck with the green stuff. The hostess and the server were very friendly and attentive, no complaints, there. Some of them struggle with English, but most won't have a problem. The background music was fairly loud-when it was on. They seemed to like to have it on for a few minutes and then off for a few. I will be back, and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu.

    (4)
  • Brian H.

    This place is the real deal. I actually forgot for a minute that I was in Wheaton and not Lima (where I did study abroad). They seem to have a big menu with a wide range of Peruvian cuisine but speaking again for the authenticity of this place they have a "menú" at lunch time. The menú (pronounced [may-new]) is a Latin American concept where at lunch time the restaurant has a set special meal of the day that is significantly cheaper than it would be on other days. Unlike the American "special" that chefs tell you to avoid as it's often created to get rid of something on the verge of turning, the menú is what the kitchen has put its heart and soul into that day. In Peru this is usually a two course meal with a drink and this is exactly what Sarita's does. Unless you're a very picky eater this is a good way to go and is what I went. That day the menu was sopa de choros (mussel soup) and seco a de carne (sort of a beef stew). The soup was awesome, full of noodles, mussels and excellent flavor, I would go back for that alone. The seco was served with white rice and lentils- typical sides of costal Peruvian cuisine, especially given that this was a Monday. I don't remember exactly why but in Lima they think it's good luck or something to eat lentils on Monday so most menús on Monday will have lentils. Anyways, the seco was decent- it has never been my absolute favorite, but it was good. It's sort of reminiscent of pot roast though the gravy has a lot of subtle yet more complex flavors that you won't find in Anglo-American cuisine- cilantro and Peruvian aji peppers are typical. The beverage was a choice of a can of soda or a glass of chicha morada- a kool-aid like sweet purple corn cider with some clove and cinnamon notes to it's flavor. This is probably the most traditional soft drink of coastal Peru and would be my recommendation for the uninitiated though Peru's Inca Kola- a bright yellow soda with a bubble gum taste- is another great choice and Coke was available for the less adventurous. They do also have pollo a la brasa but considering the endless heap of Peruvian chicken places all over the DMV I think that if you come here you really ought to take the opportunity to try more typical Peruvian dishes. I love pollo a la brasa, but it is basically the Peruvian equivalent of pizza, kfc or maybe barbecue- imagine basing your entire view of American cuisine on just one of those.

    (5)
  • Carlos M.

    i normally go to this place to eat,the bartender was very rude to us and very unnpolite iam not planning to go back

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes

Sarita’s Chicken & Restaurant

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