We have probably visited PC 10x in the last 2 months alone. The food is affordable, quick but fresh, so hot & delicious in every bite, plenty in every plate and as a family we are appreciative if we can check all those boxes! You can order online to pickup. Atmosphere is clean and spacious. The seating is a little uncomfortable with wood benches or chairs, but no cushions and a little hard for the kids to eat over their plates but not a major concern. I was a little disappointed in their beverage selection. Horchata/tamarindo juices seemed to be from a mix and was "syrup-y sweet". Fridge drinks, lots of standard soda and high fructose options. Would be nice to have some more natural options. We appreciate the cold and tasty free water dispenser - so that makes up for it! :) Thank you pollo central for saving lunch AND dinner!
Omar Abdallah
Great food - my only thing is they use so much plastic for carry out, I feel guilty for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Empanadas, Chaufa, French Fries, Rotisserie Chicken, Empanada
Liz Alvarez
We really like the food here, their service and that is super family friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken & 2 Sides, Chaufa, French Fries, Street Tacos
carito vizcarra
I went there a few timesmy friend always gets the steak bowl which tastes really good portion is fair as well I was really surprised being my first timeWe went back as always friend get the steak bowl and I got 1/4 chicken and I was disappointed flavor was not the best fried rice that they call Chaufa is not even close to Chaufa that u can find in any other charbroiled chicken also chicken was not fully cooked there were some pink parts which turn me off at the endanyways also order a corn knob which was really good and nice on flavor as wellBeef empanadas are fried they are ok but could be betterPlace is clean , service is good team is friendlyParking: Parking is good and there is a lot of it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Signature Chicken
Maria Gloribel Peña
Yesterday I ordered a lomo saltado and what a big disappointment, to begin with it was so little that it was served in a tiny container, the taste has nothing to do with an authentic lomo saltado and for a change it is priced at more than $20, I have eaten lomo saltado in other restaurants for a lower price, with better flavor and more quantity. I do not recommend ordering lomo saltado in central chicken. Disappointed
Alex Chen
Best charbroiled chicken, ceviche is good, they just need to add Green Plantains (patacones or tostones) fish ceviche and tamales! Overall great food, dining spaces and customer attention.Parking: Aspen Hill mall parkingKid-friendliness: Dining tables are benches, with plenty of utensils and your own roll of paper towel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken & 2 Sides, Chaufa, French Fries
Marvin Escoto
I went to buy a lomo saltado to take away. But it's an awful lot of food they give you. A little bit of rice, about 4 pieces of meat and about 6 papists. And that's why I paid more than $20 dollars. They should observe how the competition serves, if they give what is fair. In this place, even the plate on which they serve it instead of making you want to eat it hurts. Too little amount of food for the price they ask for a plate.
Noy A.
I've been to plenty of chicken places around here.THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER. The sauces, the chicken, fries, coleslaw... you name it. It was fantastic.
Judy O
I love their chicken and the sides they offer. Our food was ready within minutes of our order. Our only concern was that the music in the restaurant was loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken
Olijah
I did not take any photos, but this was amazing ?. 10 outta 10. I grabbed a quarter chicken with plantains and beans and rice.Wheelchair accessibility: Plaza style area, no steps.
The food served here was good but the service was bad. My order was missing a side (rice) when I had ordered rice with beans on top. When I went to the cashier and asked what happened I was told we did not order rice and would have to pay for a new side. The food was for someone else not wanting them to sit and wait I went and paid for rice I basically already paid for when I ordered in the first place. I guess they got their $5 for a small bowl of rice.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Bernadette C.
This was Pan Latin-American Cuisine I was super hungry and ready to eat, we happened to be in this shopping center and so I decided to give Pollo Central a try. They offered rotisserie chicken, tacos with various options and various empanadas with a selection of meat options. I had the tacos, as I was looking for something quick and easy to eat. They were tasty and I enjoyed them. I've heard that the roasted chicken was special and a real delight. I also ate these Latin American cookies with a Carmel Center flaked with powder sugar on the outside of the cookie. They were a pure joy to eat. The food was delicious BUT the service was a little slow, it took a while to get our food. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. I would've rated them higher if the service was better. Also the tables were dirty, and it took several attempts to find a clean one. I would try this place again, I'd only hope they improve the customer service experience.
Sheri M.
Went there for the first time today, got the steak flauta's & steak quesadilla- both delicious!
Viviana M.
Hands down the best Peruvian chicken place in the DMV. I've been to a lot of chicken places and none of them hit quite like this little gem. The food is flavorful every single time and portions are generous. Interior decor is a cozy place to enjoy your meal and staff are always friendly.Before I die, I will be coming here for my last meal. Super delicious!
Shortie Shortie
Fresh chicken always falls of the bone fried plantain beans and rice are always my go to very good sometimes I get the chaufla rice which is like fried rice it’s good BUT VERY SALTY … for those who have blood pressure skip this
We have probably visited PC 10x in the last 2 months alone. The food is affordable, quick but fresh, so hot & delicious in every bite, plenty in every plate and as a family we are appreciative if we can check all those boxes! You can order online to pickup. Atmosphere is clean and spacious. The seating is a little uncomfortable with wood benches or chairs, but no cushions and a little hard for the kids to eat over their plates but not a major concern. I was a little disappointed in their beverage selection. Horchata/tamarindo juices seemed to be from a mix and was "syrup-y sweet". Fridge drinks, lots of standard soda and high fructose options. Would be nice to have some more natural options. We appreciate the cold and tasty free water dispenser - so that makes up for it! :) Thank you pollo central for saving lunch AND dinner!
Great food - my only thing is they use so much plastic for carry out, I feel guilty for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Empanadas, Chaufa, French Fries, Rotisserie Chicken, Empanada
We really like the food here, their service and that is super family friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken & 2 Sides, Chaufa, French Fries, Street Tacos
I went there a few timesmy friend always gets the steak bowl which tastes really good portion is fair as well I was really surprised being my first timeWe went back as always friend get the steak bowl and I got 1/4 chicken and I was disappointed flavor was not the best fried rice that they call Chaufa is not even close to Chaufa that u can find in any other charbroiled chicken also chicken was not fully cooked there were some pink parts which turn me off at the endanyways also order a corn knob which was really good and nice on flavor as wellBeef empanadas are fried they are ok but could be betterPlace is clean , service is good team is friendlyParking: Parking is good and there is a lot of it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Signature Chicken
Yesterday I ordered a lomo saltado and what a big disappointment, to begin with it was so little that it was served in a tiny container, the taste has nothing to do with an authentic lomo saltado and for a change it is priced at more than $20, I have eaten lomo saltado in other restaurants for a lower price, with better flavor and more quantity. I do not recommend ordering lomo saltado in central chicken. Disappointed
Best charbroiled chicken, ceviche is good, they just need to add Green Plantains (patacones or tostones) fish ceviche and tamales! Overall great food, dining spaces and customer attention.Parking: Aspen Hill mall parkingKid-friendliness: Dining tables are benches, with plenty of utensils and your own roll of paper towel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken & 2 Sides, Chaufa, French Fries
I went to buy a lomo saltado to take away. But it's an awful lot of food they give you. A little bit of rice, about 4 pieces of meat and about 6 papists. And that's why I paid more than $20 dollars. They should observe how the competition serves, if they give what is fair. In this place, even the plate on which they serve it instead of making you want to eat it hurts. Too little amount of food for the price they ask for a plate.
I've been to plenty of chicken places around here.THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER. The sauces, the chicken, fries, coleslaw... you name it. It was fantastic.
I love their chicken and the sides they offer. Our food was ready within minutes of our order. Our only concern was that the music in the restaurant was loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken
I did not take any photos, but this was amazing ?. 10 outta 10. I grabbed a quarter chicken with plantains and beans and rice.Wheelchair accessibility: Plaza style area, no steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food served here was good but the service was bad. My order was missing a side (rice) when I had ordered rice with beans on top. When I went to the cashier and asked what happened I was told we did not order rice and would have to pay for a new side. The food was for someone else not wanting them to sit and wait I went and paid for rice I basically already paid for when I ordered in the first place. I guess they got their $5 for a small bowl of rice.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
This was Pan Latin-American Cuisine I was super hungry and ready to eat, we happened to be in this shopping center and so I decided to give Pollo Central a try. They offered rotisserie chicken, tacos with various options and various empanadas with a selection of meat options. I had the tacos, as I was looking for something quick and easy to eat. They were tasty and I enjoyed them. I've heard that the roasted chicken was special and a real delight. I also ate these Latin American cookies with a Carmel Center flaked with powder sugar on the outside of the cookie. They were a pure joy to eat. The food was delicious BUT the service was a little slow, it took a while to get our food. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. I would've rated them higher if the service was better. Also the tables were dirty, and it took several attempts to find a clean one. I would try this place again, I'd only hope they improve the customer service experience.
Went there for the first time today, got the steak flauta's & steak quesadilla- both delicious!
Hands down the best Peruvian chicken place in the DMV. I've been to a lot of chicken places and none of them hit quite like this little gem. The food is flavorful every single time and portions are generous. Interior decor is a cozy place to enjoy your meal and staff are always friendly.Before I die, I will be coming here for my last meal. Super delicious!
Fresh chicken always falls of the bone fried plantain beans and rice are always my go to very good sometimes I get the chaufla rice which is like fried rice it’s good BUT VERY SALTY … for those who have blood pressure skip this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5