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El Pollo Rico


4.0 of 5 stars 153 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Barbecue, Mexican, Peruvian

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4 of 5 stars
Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania
19 Oct 2009

I saw this place highlighted on the Anthony Bourdain show, and drove out of my way to find it. They serve only broasted Peruvian chicken, potato wedges, and cole slaw. But what fantastic chicken it must be, to be highlighted on tv! Not exactly. The key to the whole attraction here, is the tangy flavor of the Peruvian seasoning. It... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bedford, Ohio
25 Jun 2009

We saw this on a Travel Channel special and decided to give it a try. OMG! This was the best chicken ever! My husband, who doesn't like cole slaw, even liked the cole slaw. And what a deal! As a family of 3, we had eaten dinner all over the DC area and paid not less than $30 a meal,... more

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5 of 5 stars
arlington
29 May 2009

The chicken is as tasty as can be and they keep the line moving by only offering two sides if they offered more the line for chicken would stretch out into the next block. more

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4 of 5 stars
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21 Apr 2009

If there's better Peruvian chicken (pollo a la brasa) in the Northern Virginia area, I have yet to find it. more

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3 of 5 stars
chicago, il
12 Mar 2009

Just kidding. For those that don't know, this place only serves Peruvian style rotisserie chicken, served with potato wedges and cole slaw (really). IMO, the sides do not go with the meal. There really should be some other options such as black/pink beans and yellow/white rice. I tried the rum cake which was pretty good. The ambiance is reminiscent of... more

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4 of 5 stars
11 Feb 2009

Great Peruvian chicken. Yum. more

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3 of 5 stars
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26 Jan 2009

The chicken is very good,sides could be much better,cash only more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
26 Jan 2009

As far as Peruvian chicken goes, it's very good. I think it gets too much press though. Super Pollo (couple of blocks away) has better chicken and more sides. But it's definitely one of the best sub $5 lunches around. more

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4 of 5 stars
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4 Jan 2009

For those who like Peruvian Chicken, this is your mecca! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
17 Dec 2008

Can't get any better than this place, we love it! more

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El Pollo Rico Address

932 North Kenmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201-2227
Tel: 703 522 3220
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.