Nando's PERi-PERi

1301 S Joyce St Suite D10, Arlington
(571) 858-9953

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Customers' Favorites

Nandino's 3 Chicken Wings \u0026 1 Side
Nandino's 3 Chicken Wings & 1 Side
Nandinos' Chicken Breast Sandwich
Peri Q Chicken & Chips Plate
Mango and Lime Chicken Bowl
Nandocas' Choice and Chips
Peri Q Chicken & Mac Plate
Half Chicken with 2 Sides
Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Boneless Chicken Breast

Menu

Featured items
1/2 Chicken
First time at Nando's? Look no further than our signature 1/2 chicken.
PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, feta, and superseed crunch, served over Portuguese rice and finished with a Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle.
PERi PERi Chicken Bowl
Roasted red peppers, grilled corn and hummus served over Portuguese rice and arugula.
Boneless Breast
Butterflied whole chicken breast with crispy skin. No bone about it!
Two 1/4 Chicken Legs
Double your favorite cut.
3 Chicken Thighs
Dig into 3 boneless thighs, flame-grilled with skin.
Chicken Thigh Skewers
Two skewers of skin-on-thighs, red pepper, and onions.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Served with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.
12 Wings
Twelve of our sauciest treats - tender and spicy. Served with PERi Ranch.
Full Chicken Platter
Whole chicken plus your choice of 2 large sides.

Nando's Favorites
PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, feta, and superseed crunch, served over Portuguese rice and finished with a Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle.
PERi PERi Chicken Bowl
Roasted red peppers, grilled corn and hummus served over Portuguese rice and arugula.
Nandocas' Choice
A butterflied PERi-PERi chicken breast served on garlic bread, and topped with our house-made coleslaw.
PERi Ranch Crunch Salad
Tomato cucumber & onion salad, feta, crispy chickpeas, PERi pita croutons served over mixed greens dressed in PERi ranch.
Full Chicken Platter
Whole chicken plus your choice of 2 large sides.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Served with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.
1/2 Chicken and Chips
You can't beat our signature 1/2 chicken. Served with PERi chips to fully satisfy your craving or beat that hangover!

PERi-PERi Chicken
3 Chicken Thighs
Dig into 3 boneless thighs, flame-grilled with skin.
Boneless Breast
Butterflied whole chicken breast with crispy skin. No bone about it!
1/2 Chicken
First time at Nando's? Look no further than our signature 1/2 chicken.
12 Wings
Twelve of our sauciest treats - tender and spicy. Served with PERi Ranch.
Chicken Thigh Skewers
Two skewers of skin-on-thighs, red pepper, and onions.
1/4 Chicken Breast
The succulent and saucy bits.
Two 1/4 Chicken Legs
Double your favorite cut.
1/4 Chicken Leg
For a little dark 'n' delicious.
Two 1/4 Chicken Breasts
Two of the succulent and saucy bits.

Handhelds
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Served with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap
PERi-PERi chicken thighs, crunchy vegetables, sweet chilli jam, and cilantro yogurt.
PERi Chicken Pita
PERi-PERi chicken thighs, crunchy vegetables, lettuce, and PERinaise inside a toasted pita.
Nandocas' Choice
A butterflied PERi-PERi chicken breast served on garlic bread, and topped with our house-made coleslaw.
The Chicken "Burger"
Our chicken sandwich taken to the next level with pineapple and cheddar cheese -trust us on this one!
The Thigh & Mighty Sandwich
Two boneless thighs with arugula, tomato, pickled red onions and PERinaise.
Sweet Potato Halloumi Sandwich
Sweet potatoes and grilled halloumi with arugula, cilantro yogurt sauce and sweet chilli jam served on a Portuguese roll.
Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap
Sweet potatoes and grilled halloumi with arugula, cilantro yogurt sauce and sweet chilli jam.
Sweet Potato Halloumi Pita
Sweet potatoes and grilled halloumi with arugula, cilantro yogurt sauce and sweet chilli jam served in a toasted pita.
Veggie Burger
Plant-based patty made from piquante peppers, mushrooms, water chestnuts and garden vegetables topped with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.
Veggie Burger Wrap
Plant-based patty made from piquante peppers, mushrooms, water chestnuts and garden vegetables topped with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.
Veggie Burger Pita
Plant-based patty made from piquante peppers, mushrooms, water chestnuts and garden vegetables topped with arugula, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise.

Platters
Full Chicken Platter
Whole chicken plus your choice of 2 large sides.
Family Platter
Whole chicken plus 2 Chicken Thigh Skewers and your choice of 3 large sides.
Wing Platter
24 flame-grilled PERi-PERi wings served with PERi Ranch.
Wing & Chip Platter
24 flame-grilled PERi-PERi wings plus large Peri Chips.
Jumbo Chicken Platter
Two whole chickens plus 2 extra-large sides.

Salads & Bowls
PERi PERi Chicken Bowl
Roasted red peppers, grilled corn and hummus served over Portuguese rice and arugula.
PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, superseed crunch, and feta served over Portuguese rice and finished with a Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle.
Spicy PERi Chicken Kale Caesar
Pickled red onion, crispy chickpeas, PERi pita croutons and shaved parmesan, served over mixed greens and kale dressed in our signature PERi Caesar dressing.Add avocado for just $1.99!
PERi Ranch Crunch Salad
Tomato cucumber & onion salad, feta, crispy chickpeas, PERi pita croutons served over mixed greens dressed in PERi ranch.
Rainbow Vegetarian Bowl
Grilled Halloumi slices, avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, superseed crunch, and feta served over Portuguese rice and finished with a Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle.

Snacks & Shareables
Garlic Sticks
Baked Portuguese roll, cut in strips, and smothered in garlic-herb spread and grilled.
PERi-PERi Wings
Six of our star treats served with PERi Ranch.
Hummus with PERi-PERi Drizzle
Creamy hummus with a side of PERi-PERi drizzle for you to pour over top. Dig in with toasted pita or crunchy seasonal vegetables.
Halloumi Sticks and Chilli Jam
Five chunky sticks of grilled halloumi with chilli jam for dipping.
Spicy Mixed Olives
Green and black olives perked up with garlic, peppers and chilli. (May contain the occasional olive pit.)

Sides
Garlic Bread
Baked Portuguese roll smothered in garlic-herb butter and grilled.
PERi Chips
Crispy fries with our signature PERi-salt.
PERi Mac
Creamy 4-cheese mac topped with PERi breadcrumbs.
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts drizzled with PERi Ranch.
Corn on the Cob
Fresh yellow corn flame-grilled and served with butter.
Spicy Caesar Salad
Pickled red onion, crispy chickpeas, PERi pita croutons and shaved parmesan, served over mixed greens and kale dressed in our signature PERi Caesar dressing.
PERi Chips with PERinaise
Crispy fries with our signature PERi-salt and side of PERinaise.
Golden Cauliflower
Roasted and tossed in sweet chilli sauce, topped with superseed crunch.
Portuguese Rice
House-made with turmeric and peppers.
Macho Peas
Rugged mash of whole peas, parsley, mint and chili.
Mixed Leaf Side Salad
Fresh mixed greens, peppers, cucumbers, and PERi-dried tomatoes with a side of balsamic dressing.
PERi Honey Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes tossed in PERi-spiked honey, topped with feta and pepitas.
Coleslaw
House-made crunchy slaw with onion and carrots in a creamy mayo dressing.
PERi Chips with PERI Ranch
Crispy fries with our signature PERi-salt and side of PERi Ranch.

Refreshments
Rubro Peach
Rubro is a peach flavored natural still drink infused with organic rooibos. A refreshing thirst quencher and a perfect alternative to carbonated sodas.
Mexican Coke
Mexican Coke- 355 ml
Coke Classic
Rubro Lemon
Rubro is a Lemon flavored natural still drink infused with organic rooibos. A refreshing thirst quencher and a perfect alternative to carbonated sodas.
Rubro Berry
Rubro is a Berry flavored natural still drink infused with organic rooibos. A refreshing thirst quencher and a perfect alternative to carbonated sodas
Coke Zero
Sprite
Diet Coke Classic
Rubro Bottomless
Made with rooibos tea with a hint of fruit, RUBRO is all natural, caffeine free, and proudly South African like us!
Smart Water

Beer & Wine
Spier Arts Merlot Bottle
Truly Wild Berry
Spiked sparkling water, berry flavors
Truly Strawberry Lemon
Hard seltzer, sweet lemonade, strawberry
Spier Arts Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Sam Adam's Boston Lager is described as a distinctively complex and balanced Amber Lager.
Sagres Beer
Indaba Mosaic Red
Indaba Chardonnay
Indaba Chardonnay is known for its bright tropical fruit aromas which lead to a crisp, fresh palate with mouth-filling flavors of apple, pear, honey, and pineapple.
Corona Extra
Corona Extra is a pale lager produced by Cerveceria Modelo in Mexico.
Borges Lello Red Bottle
Borges Lello is a staple blend for red table wines of Portugal's Douro Valley wine region.
Gatao Vinho Verde Bottle
Gatao Vinho Verde White Wine originates from Portugal. It is described as "Fruity, Refreshing, and Lively."

Desserts
Naughty Natas
Traditional Portuguese custard tart, served warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Barely Baked Brownie
Our version of the perfect brownie – indulgent, fudgey goodness!
Carrot Cake
Four rich, golden layers of cake with walnuts, pineapple and raisins. Topped with a smooth cream cheese icing.
Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry sauce swirled through a creamy white chocolate cheesecake. Lightly caramelized on top.
Mango Gelado
Ice cream in Portuguese. Light & creamy.

Extras
PERi-naise
PERi Ranch
Ranch. Peri-Peri. Yum.
Lemon & Herb Sauce Container
Garlic Sauce Container
Cutlery
Halloumi Cheese Side
Medium Sauce Container
PERi-PERi Drizzle
Hot Sauce Container
Extra Hot Sauce Container
Wild Herb Sauce Container
Half Avocado
Hummus 1oz Scoop
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Boneless Chicken Thigh
Extra Extra Hot Sauce Container
Pineapple Slice
Boneless Chicken Breast
Chilli Jam
Portuguese Roll
Pulled Chicken
Toasted Pita
Veggie Burger
Cheddar Cheese

Sauce Bottles
Bottle Sauce Garlic
Garlic is many things, but it isn't subtle. Just like this sauce, a blend of PERi-PERi with its sweet waves of garlicky goodness. If you're on a first date, pour this on both of your plates. You'll thank us later.
Bottle PERinaise Original
Our great tasting and famous PERi-PERi blended mayo that you've learnt to love in our restaurants.
Bottle PERinaise Hot
Hot PERinaise is the perfect blend of the creaminess of mayonnaise and the spiciness of PERi-PERi.
Bottle Sauce Hot
If you're after a bite of heat, you've come to the right sauce. Bursting with PERi-PERi, a kick of garlic and lemon, this is how hardcore PERi-PERi fans get caught in the heat of the moment.
Bottle Sauce XX Hot
We salute you. With eyes streaming and mouth burning, you'll fall for fire that doesn't flinch from flavor. Balanced with PERi-PERi, lemon, garlic, onion and spices, you will be coming back for more.
Bottle Sauce Medium
This is our gateway sauce: a good dollop of PERi-PERi with spices. For a while, it will be enough. But soon you'll want them all. Just go with it.
Bottle PERinaise Vegan
Our great tasting PERi-PERi blended mayo , now completely vegan!
Bottle Sauce Lemon Herb
Our PERi-PERi sauce is made with African Bird's eye Chilli and a blend of ingredients-onion, sun-ripened lemons, garlic and spices.
Bottle PERinaise Garlic
Our great-tasting and famous PERi-PERi blended mayo that you've learned to love in our restaurants.

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Recent Reviews

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I had an amazing experience at Nando’s! The peri-peri chicken was absolutely delicious—perfectly grilled, juicy, and packed with bold, flavorful heat that you can customize to your taste. The sides complemented the meal so well, especially the seasoned fries and fresh coleslaw.
The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and efficient. Everything felt fresh, well-prepared, and worth every bite. Whether...
April 2026
Visited Nando’s PERi-PERi in Arlington and really enjoyed it. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, just how it should be. I also liked that they offer different sauces and spice levels, so you can customize it to your taste.
The atmosphere was nice and the service was good. Overall a great spot—definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.
April 2026
Server and staff friendly and knowledgeable for guiding new customers to place the order and get the full experience. The food was amazing and the sauces bar selection was a great option to add extra flavor to the plate.
March 2026

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Nando's PERi-PERi

1301 S Joyce St Suite D10, Arlington, VA 22202
(571) 858-9953