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!“

“The food is absolutely amazing 👏!“

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

“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“

“Wonderful service. Top notch store manager. Had a lovely conversation with her. She has a great relationship with the team. The store is impeccably clean and the food is delicious.
Thank you for great service !
All the best
Christopher“

“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.“

“The food here is amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful and (to my knowledge) this is authentic Salvadoran food. The rotisserie chicken was the star of the show. I got half a bird with rice and plantains. I made a rookie mistake and got 4 hot sauces instead of the 2 hots and 2 milds. Definitely start with the mild unless you really like the heat. The skin was so crispy and the chicken breast were juicy. The music and the smell of charcoal is the best part. I would recommend calling in your order or placing it online. I waited about 15 minutes for my bird, but it was worth it because I knew it was fresh. I will definitely check this place out again in the future.“

“This was my first experience at this restaurant and I can honestly say I will be a returning customer. Food was fresh and good. My hostesses Cesia, was on point, customer friendly, new the menu, checked in on me and my fiancee. She knew what she was talking about, so sweet. Thank you.“

“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!“

“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.“

“🌶❤️🌶 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!!“

“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“

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

“Really good hidden little Korean Fried Chicken spot. Plenty of options, good servings for the price (relative to the KFC standards of this area) and a great selection of flavors for the chicken itself. I’m something of a fried chicken fanatic and can confidently say this is a sleeper gem. Definitely check it out.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“All around DC and Maryland, I see masks, and many wear them, Dave's is real, to be fair then, they are the realest, the chicken is everything.

I order 2 cause ones not enough, I dip my fries and then I stuff, Dave's sauce is from outer space, and upon first taste, it brings a smile to my face. I Thank you Dave's.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“I would like to shout out to Ms.Aira Supervisor of Jollibee at Wheaton MD. I had light concern regarding with my delivery order (missing some chicken) maybe the delivery ate them idk 🤷‍♀ anyhow to make it short Ms.Aira supervisor solve the problem and replace 2pc of chicken instead of accepting her offer refund $ which i prefer my favorite chicken, Aira was very helpful and solving problem easy. A big thank to her my craving fulfilled“

“Yummy“

“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.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Nice neighborhood & foods“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! The food is delicious and the orange sauce is to die for. My all time favorite ❤️“

“the friendly atmosphere the food was AWESOME“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Excellent Wings! Drove in from Ashburn. 5 Stars!“

“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“