50 Best Chicken Restaurants near Kensington

“Crisp & Juicy delivers exactly what its name promises—perfectly cooked Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken that’s both mouthwateringly juicy on the inside and satisfyingly crisp on the outside. The chicken is marinated in traditional Peruvian spices, slow-roasted, and served with a smoky, addictive flavor that’s hard to replicate. Their signature green and yellow sauces take everything to the next level—whether you’re dipping the chicken, fries, or even just spooning it straight. It’s simple, flavorful, and consistently well-executed.

Beyond the chicken, the sides round out the experience: yuca fries that are golden and crunchy, flavorful rice, and plantains that add a touch of sweetness. The portions are generous, the service is quick, and the vibe is laid-back—perfect for takeout or a casual meal. Crisp & Juicy doesn’t try to be fancy—it just does one thing really well: comfort food with bold flavor. It’s the kind of place that turns first-timers into loyal regulars“

“The crispy mushroom sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever. So crispy and full of flavor. Mac n cheese was pretty top shelf as well. Fast and friendly service.“

“Awesome“

“Love to join them again“

“Consistently AWESOME!“

“love there perinaise sauce its amazing on fried fish and fries and makes a killer blt“

“The food is absolutely amazing 👏!“

“I went online....saw exactly what I wanted....ordered it...paid for it....picked it up and it was waiting for me exactly when the pick up time asked for..;.it was delicious and priced exactly how I expected for a tasty take out chicken dinner. Perfect.“

“We walked in to Chicken Salad Chick about 30 minutes before they were set to close for the holiday. The team and manager encouraged us to stay as long as we liked, and offered us as many samples as we wanted. The service and the food were SO nice. Major kudos to the manager.“

“I got the spicy chicken sandwich with no pickles, baked Mac and cheese with the banana pudding for dessert. The sandwich with the red sauce 8.8/10 nice healthy pieces of chicken, the Mac and cheese 9.2/10 the top was nice and crispy and the cheese was super creamy. Now the Banana pudding 9.8/10 nice thick pudding not watery at all the wafers were perfect bringing my total score to 27.8/30. the portions are well balanced!! Yeah I plan on returning to try 3 more random items from the menu“

“Stayed at a local hotel and ordered from Door Dash. SECRET SPICY CHICKEN was great. Pretty much like General Tso's Chinese but a tad spicier. Large pieces of good quality chicken, even the medium order was too much for me. Pair it with steamed white rice, put the rice in the sauce. Very good.“

“I had a great experience at Popeyes! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and professional. They greeted me with a smile, took my order quickly, and made sure everything was correct.

The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The fries were seasoned just right, and the biscuits were warm and delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous.

The restaurant was clean, well-organized, and had a comfortable atmosphere. Even though it was busy, the service was fast, and the employees worked efficiently while still being polite and attentive.

Overall, I am very impressed with the quality of the food and the excellent customer service. I will definitely come back again and would highly recommend this Popeyes to anyone looking for a delicious meal and a great dining experience. Thank you for making my visit so enjoyable!“

“we LOVE Chick-fil-A anywhere, but this new on in DC is Amaaaaaaazing!!! Clean and neat! The staff is SO friendly! The owner is awesome and helps the community.“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“I had half chicken with roasted veggies and Brussel sprouts. Everything about this place was good, but not great. I’m not sure if the AC was not working, or the heat from the ovens, but the inside was like a sauna. I thought the chicken was a bit dry. The employees were nice. I would return.“

“Both the service and food were outstanding 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The spicy miso soup was delicious, and the noodles were incredibly chewy. I loved it!“

“Very nicely priced tasty dinners- half chicken with suitably prepared sides- plantains, rice and beans, vegetable rice. Spicy sauces also can kick up the flavor a notch. Pleasant courteous professional staff in a clean well lighted place. I will recommend to come here“

“I tried their food for the first time yesterday, based on a recommendation of a new employee at my place of work. I was absolutely shocked by how delicious the sandwich was. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the rooster sauce was dynamite! After lunch, I recommended it to another coworker who then also ordered it for lunch and tried it for the first time. She said she had the same experience I had- life changing! If you’re looking for a chicken sandwich, this is the place to go!“

“Best chicken!! Hope they will open a store in FL“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“My experience in this establishment by far outstanding the food is delicious I will be glad to give them 5 stars I will definitely highly recommend to anyone who love to have great sandwich they have several locations,Melaku have great customer service skills & very nice friendly person thank you so much for the recommendation that was suggested by him!!!“

“Today was much busier than usual, but Terril never let the pressure affect the customer experience. He stayed calm, kept the orders moving, and handled both patient and difficult customers with professionalism and respect.
Even with how hectic it was, he made sure everyone was taken care of and left satisfied. I'm not sure what his position is at the Silver Spring location, but he's definitely a huge asset to the team. Great customer service, a great attitude, and hard work like that doesn't go unnoticed. Hats off to Terrill for doing an amazing job. I'Il definitely be coming back!“

“🌶❤️🌶 We love the delicious chicken at Nando’s! They have awesome vegetarian items as well! Get the warm pastels de Natas for dessert. Life changing!!“

“Shoutout to Marquis at Roaming Rooster in Gaithersburg. His customer service is consistently excellent. A month ago, he helped me with a small issue and handled it with total professionalism.

Tonight (Nov 1), my food came fresh, correct, and packaged with care. I called the store to confirm the spelling of his name, and he answered the phone with the same polite and upbeat energy he always has.

Marquis is truly an asset to this location, and he’s the reason I continue ordering from here.“

“No matter what time of day, this is THE BEST Peruvian Chicken around!“

“Octavian at Roaming Rooster in Bladensburg provided excellent customer service. He has the perfect mixture of attentiveness, efficiency, and enthusiastic service. And the food was delicious. As a first time customer I was impressed and will definitely return to this location“

“It was so good and loved the spice blend. The portion was huge and took a minute to devour the sando. With the spice and the sweetness of the cabbage was perfection. The fried okra with the dip was good.
The gentleman at the cash register was cute, my eyes also got a treat.“

“The original Rotisserie chicken is season perfectly, I love the corn salad it marinates with the campero rice as well“

“Everything was amazing!!! But them Brussel sprouts!!!! Legit on another level! Legit could turn anyone who hates them into fans!! 9 out of 10 for everything!!“

“I love the nandos experience....the area is very calming and very easy on the eye..if I ever move to DC that is the area to be in..much respect to Tammy..and the young guy who came to ask if we were good...yes people lets do our part to keep them employed...good job“

“Yummy“

“Excellent customer service, and food was hot and tested good All the people very professional“

“The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was fresh and delicious. Everything was prepared quickly and accurately, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. The team clearly cares about providing great customer service. Definitely one of the better Chick-fil-A experiences I’ve had—I’ll be back!“

“Great service and very good food.“

“The food here was absolutely amazing.They had so many different options the chicken is, especially the best.It's pretty juicy chicken, with extremely crunchy.Outside the flavor is amazing.I'd recommend going a little bit harder than you think.It is the location is spectacular, as it's literally inside of a shopping center.They have super kind staff, and I truly mean it.I ask them for extra crunchy, and they with a smile made it.Which is such a kind gesture?I'm so thrilled by this amazing place.This i'm definitely coming back when I come to d c the next time.Love this place.And here's a photo of my sandwich or the nuggets“

“Always love getting their grilled chicken, and Carlos always brings a smile to my face whenever he works. Jose got me hooked on their Pollo sauce and I keep begging them to sell the sauce in a jar (lol) love the friendly staff and the Bethesda spot is by far my favorite location“

“First trip to this fast food location and I finally understand the hype. We got half spicy and not. The chicken was juicy but spicy. Don’t underestimate the little flags that say spicy on the chicken because the spice level is on point. The adobo rice was dangerously addictive, and the gravy deserves its own fan club. The spaghetti caught me off guard because it was so sweet and had hotdog pieces in it. It’s definitely unique as a fast food option and more on the fun, kid-friendly side than traditional pasta, but for sure if you have a toddler, he or she will enjoy eating it. The Palabok was different because it had a strong shrimp flavor. The guava, lychee, and pineapple drinks were all refreshing and not your typical fast food drink options. Ordering through the app was easy, and pickup was a breeze. Overall, delicious 😋“

“Nice neighborhood & foods“

“This is the perfect place to stop in and grab a quick bite. There is one table, and plenty of space inside of the bar next door to eat, but I love having the option to just grab-n-go when I want something really good to eat at home. There is a good amount of side options and entrees, and you can order from a couple different menus, similar to a ghost kitchen, if you're in the mood for a different type of cuisine.“

“Great little place! First time here, so did not try their corn dogs. But, wow, probably the best chicken tenders I've ever had! Amazing soft, juicy, intensely flavorful. They had like 5 or 6 dipping sauces, and I got hot so my mouth is now completely on fire. Next time will likely choose medium.“

“I was new to the area and just finished a job and was extremely hungry. After scrolling around I found a place that had some food I recognized. Little did I know it would be one of the best plates I’ve had EVER! I had the chicken wings with O.G. Hot Sauce. OMG!!! The crispy breading. The flavor. The tender meat. I couldn’t stop licking my fingers. The waffle fries were well seasoned and fresh. I enjoyed myself thoroughly. I also want to add that the hostess was so patient with me because I didn’t have a clue what I was going to get. Absolutely outstanding. Five stars all around.“

“Great customer service prices are good as well“

“the friendly atmosphere the food was AWESOME“

“Every time I come from NC to visit my daughter in DC I stop in this place. As a Peruvian I must say this is the authentic peruvian chicken, the taste of the pollo a la brasa is exquisite. The sides are also fantastic. The customer service is also wonderful, thank you to Juan and Wendy. Please keep the good job!“

“Their food is the best my favorite is torta mexicana ,pescado frito their fries taste so delicious dip in there white sauce I also Love their customer service and how family-friendly they are . There dessert is die for .“

“I swear the chicken tasted like it had national funding 😭🍗 Somehow it was too good — like suspiciously good. Crispy, perfect, life-changing. I walked in expecting fast food and left questioning every other Popeyes I’ve ever had.“

“Food is really good and flavorful, my only problem was the customer service. There was an employee eating when i came in and she was smoking hookah as i waited for my food to be finish. Other than that, this place is underrated and deserves its praise but you guys need to fix Customer Service because that can drive customers away“

“Muy rico 😋 el pollo Popeyes“

“Gio’s chicken is the only place in the DMV that makes me feel like I’m in the homeland with their delicious authentic nicaraguan dishes. Definitely will be coming more often. Service was great, the staff is very friendly and took their time to explain all my questions. Definitely worth the money.“

“Amazing! I went here this morning, 3/28 around 10am, and the staff was amazzinggg extremely friendly went completely above and beyond. Every last person there was great. They offered to refill my coffee, cleaned our table, took the extra time no other place does to help us with our complicated order. You can’t find customer service like this anymore. A gem 💎“