Papi's Pollo - Peruvian Chicken

went with family for a quick dinner. they ran out of chicken. but I guess they found some leftover pieces in a cabinet. it was bland with no flavor. I guess they were desperate. they did look unorganized. I would not recommend this place at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

If you like Peruvian chicken a la brasa and live in the Burke/Springfield area, this is a good place to go. The selections are more comprehensive than other Peruvian chicken places, offering fried yucca, and even alfajores (which are well made and delicious at $3 a piece). There's plenty of parking right outside the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was excited to try this place out. I have had Peruvian chicken from almost every place in the area. Well, the place was nice and clean and the staffs were friendly. Unfortunately the main dish, the chicken, was super small and lacked flavor. I mean sadly so. I’m not sure if it was even roasted with charcoal. The flavor was so underwhelming. The white and green sauce seemed dumbed down. I am sorry to have to report my experience like this. Maybe the restaurant can do something about their chicken. That said, it has many good reviews. So, it may be just fine for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ordered whole chicken to go for dinner. Drove home to family and first bite I could tell chicken wasn't fresh. Tough, hardened dried meat, unable to eat dinner, I returned back to restaurant to get replacement. After explaining that the chicken I received is inedible to front end person, I had to wait 10 mins or so for manager to come out from back office to talk to me. Instead of apologizing and getting replacement right away, manager insisted that chicken they gave me is fresh and some people prefer to have it cooked even more. After going back and forth I ended up getting replacement.

As a consumer, I get that sometimes you might get a bad batch, but it's not ok a business doesn't make it right when issue is raised, instead they defend their error. As much as I would want small business to succeed, I will not be ordering from this place again

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The juiciest Peruvian chicken I’ve ever had and seasoned to perfection. We tried the fries, yucca, plantains, black beans and rice and it was all amazing! Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Today I ordered chaufa rice, it was super salty and didn't have egg, and the sautéed beef noodles were prepared with noodles that weren't right and were also oversalted.

I was definitely misled by all the 5 star reviews. When I picked up my food I realized why.... there's a sign on the counter that says they'll give you a free dessert(alfafor) for every Google review 👎 This is an HONEST review - the chicken seasoning is bland, the potato salad was awful, the yucca was hard and didn't have fluffy interior and the salad was old (see picture), sauces are runny and have no consistency or taste. Do not recommend

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Great flavorful rotisserie chicken Peruvian style. I recommend it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceviche, Whole Chicken - 2 Sides

I had to do it so anyone can be advised when visiting and ordering ceviche.
Store was zero clients on table at 1:30 pm
I ordered ceviche all good so far with cashier nothing special, they don’t do ceviche mixto, store still empty, when received order, no fork or napkins inside bag, didn’t smile at you. I opened container and flavor …. Okay but still bellow average. Small amount of ceviche below most others Peruvian restaurants
A Inca kola soda can 2.50 $ each that’s too much. Lastly I regret to eat inside , the odor is nothing agradable.

PAPI'S PERUVIAN Chicken, unfortunately, left much to be desired during my recent visit. While the customer service was good, the food itself was mediocre at best and failed to deliver an authentic Peruvian experience.
The main dishes, including the chicken, consistently lacked salt and that distinctive, rich Peruvian flavor I was hoping for. This blandness extended to the accompanying sauces, which not only needed more salt but also had an unappealing sour taste.
The ceviche was another significant letdown. The choclo (corn) served with it was particularly bad—it was hard and had an odd, unpleasant flavor.
Overall, if you're looking for genuine Peruvian cuisine, Papi's Peruvian Chicken might not be the place. While the service was pleasant, the food quality was consistently disappointing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

The food is Wonderful and true to the cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is delicious and prices are great with the amount of food you get! The music is very enjoyable while eating and overall, wonderful restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chicken was raw took a picture showed it to cashier they call someone in back he had an attitude about my complaint im having health inspector do a visit and try it out for himself

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Love this place the chicken and everything is delicious 😋

Beware the steak was old. You can smell and taste the expired meet that they still sold to the customer on purpose.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1