I've been to several Alpaca locations in Raleigh but not to this Durham location. It was so cute -- hidden away so we almost missed it! It was Taco Tuesday -- hurray! Of course we had to order the special which comes with three fat chicken tacos and a drink. Love the green sauce although it seemed a little spicier than usual. I abandoned my fountain drink for some plain old ice water. Great portion size. I was stuffed afterwards. Clean facility and friendly employees helped make a great experience. read more

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My husband and I ate at the Alpaca in Mebane NC and we were charged $3.41 credit card fee, for a $25.18 meal. The food was good but that fee is outrageous! I don't mind a 3-5% extra fee but their fee is way out of line. We talked to the manager and she said that is standard for their store. Ouch! read more

Authentic Peruvian chicken. Juicy and tasty. We shared the quarter dark chicken and lloma saltado platter. Great value. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and lots of local workers and families coming in for meals. read more

We've enjoyed the other locations of Alpaca we've visited but this one seemed a little cramped. They still have the same great chicken and other Peruvian dishes. I actually like their beef dish more than the chicken but I know it takes longer since I think they do those to order. Since we happened to stop by on a Tuesday, we got a taco special and a 1/4 white chicken dish with black beans and rice. Parking is a little tight but we found spaces in a strip mall around the corner. We had a special offer that was only good at this location, otherwise we'll stick to the Alpaca location closer to our home. read more

Alpaca Chicken - TUESDAY TACO TUESDAY - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I had an offline offer to use at this Alpaca location this month. I decided to order take-out and got thr arroz chaufa and caramel flan. The arroz chaufa was made to order and came with a side salad and 2 sauces, a yellow one and a green one. I think the yellow one is a mayo based sauce that is slightly sweet and the green one is a mild hot sauce. I only used a little bit of both but could easily eat the rice without any sauce. The caramel flan was delicious! There's only a few parking spots available but if it's full, there is a parking lot across the street. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Arroz chaufa with side salad and caramel flan - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

It's been a long time since we have had Alpaca. It was such a treat to have them deliver to our neighborhood as part of Durham Delivers. We were able to easily place our order online, and pickup at our neighborhood clubhouse. All of the food was really tasty. I had 1/4 white chicken, yuca fries and tostones. I also got horchata. When my husband picked up our order they didn't give him the horchata, but they called me immediately to ask him to come right back. I really appreciate that they called me so quickly, and he was able to turn right around and pick it up! I had the yellow and green dipping sauces and my husband ordered the extra yellow and green dipping sauces. They all looked the same, so we weren't sure which was which, but they were all yummy regardless. It might be helpful to label the containers in the future with an X on the extra ones. Overall this was a great and easy takeout experience and we were thankful to have Alpaca come to our neighborhood. We will definitely order takeout again if this is offered, and we look forward to visiting in person when we are comfortable doing so. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 White Chicken, Yuca Fries, Tostones & Horchata (Plated at home) - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This was the first place a friend recommended after I told them we'd moved here. I was skeptical - I mean, rotisserie chicken is rotisserie chicken, right? And Alpaca is, technically, a chain. And chains are usually good but not great. I was WRONG. And I've never been happier to be so damn wrong. This was the tastiest rotisserie chicken I've ever eaten. Great seasoning & flavor without overdoing it. Not excessively salty (lots of places just salt the crap out of stuff). And while the sauces are really good (love the heat of the green sauce), the chicken is more than fine by itself. I doubt I'll ever be able to eat grocery store rotisserie chicken again. Or Boston Market (which frankly is kinda bland). This experience was like having exceptional tequila for the first time and realizing that Cuervo is garbage and never being able to have it again. read more

Delicious authentic food. Meals look so simple but they are so good. I would kill for their plantains.

Good food, and clean environment the service was great. I will go back anytime let my family and friends about alpaca

This rating applies to the Alpaca restaurant on Davidson street. I love the food at Alpaca however this particular Alpaca restaurant has a "Dos Pollos" promotion, when you compare it to the regular menu the math shows they are upcharging you between $16-$26 for 2 liters of soda. ie you can get 3 whole chickens plus all the sides (but minus the 2 liters) for less than the dos pollos. This deal strikes me as predatory and dishonest read more

Alpaca Chicken - menu and prices - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

9th street And Davidson and Mayfair are killing it! Best Chicken and sided. It's a win:win at all locations. The staff might be better than the food! I'm not certain, but these guys are working hard, and I love it! Great to see a restaurant work and care. There is not many like this one in todays society . read more

A good when you and your family are looking for some chicken with delicious sides, personally I enjoy the cole slaw, beans, and rice, it makes up for such a good meal, and the horchata is everything! You can even purchase a gallon of it read more

Come for the chicken, stay for the sauces and sides! The chicken has great flavor and isn't dry at all, service was fast and food was fresh tasting. The variety of sides are impressive. Lots of seating, but parking is a little tight at this location ( there's a lot across the street you can park in if needed). read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 White Chicken Yuca Fries - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Bf and I were on our way to Atlanta and stopped in Durham for some lunch. We both love Peruvian chicken so we thought we would stop here and give it a try. We shared the half chicken with corn and fried yucca fries. The fries were 50 cents extra but the whole meal was about $10. The chicken has pretty good flavor on its own and it was super juicy. Very nicely cooked chicken! However, the sides didn't really wow me. We only got 6 pieces of yucca (I ate one before taking the picture). The sauces that we got were also underwhelming which was disappointing because I love smothering the meat in sauce for that EXTRA flavor. The place was very clean and service was pretty fast though you wait yourself. Nice place for a quick lunch break. I'd suggest if you like to eat your chicken with extra flavor and spice/hotness to bring some from home. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Half chicken with corn and fried yuca fries - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

When you want that chicken outdoor grill taste this is the place to visit. The smell the portions and the taste all good. The wasn't bad either read more

"Delicious 'Peruvian/ Salvadorean' rotisserie chicken" Like all the other reviewers, I've always liked this place for its rotisserie chicken. Also really like the sweet plantains. Green plantains and yucca fries also quite tasty. Price is super-cheap, even though the exterior is a little sketchy. Today, however, my daughter and I tried the "Traditional" options (picture uploaded): I had the "Aji de Gallina" (shredded chicken in a rich cream sauce over potatoes with hard boiled eggs) and she had the "Arroz Chaufa" (Mexican-style fried rice). Hers was pretty good- seemed like the same type of chicken but mixed into this fried rice creation. I wasn't actually crazy about mine- I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5. It had an almost "pasty" consistency (like from a blender) where you couldn't even really taste the chicken. This place is great for the great taste of its chicken- it wasn't so good losing its taste by diluting that far and basically made into a sauce. So, my advice: stick with the quarter or half-chicken rotisserie meals, and pass on the traditional options. I'll still give it 4 stars since I'm definitely still a fan of the rotisserie options. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Exterior - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is our go to for delicious food when we want something authentic and fresh , never disappoints and always generous helpings , the limited selection helps you to stay focused and not get lost in the menu, all around amazing food read more

If you're in the mood for bawk bawk chicken, you should definitely check out Mami Nora's in Durham! Don't let the simple exterior fool you, inside you'll get some delicious South American basics like roasted chicken, plantains, beans and yucca fries. I put down a 1/2 chicken plate with yucca fries and black beans with a drink for about $10. The chicken was quite good but a bit salty. The chicken's blistered skin covered tender, roasted chicken, pretty tasty. The black beans were excellent and the yucca fries were a bit more meaty than tater fries. Two chilled sauces (aji verde and aji amarillo sauce, I think) were provided to spice up the meal. Good food at good prices is what Mami Nora's is about. And while peruvian chicken is probably not my personal favorite, I really appreciate the ethnic authenticity of this place. I'm torn between 3 or 4 stars but what the heck, enjoy Mami Nora's for what it is! read more

Alpaca Chicken - Inside of Mami Nora's with basic counter service - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My office ordered lunch from Alpaca the other day. We received very generous size portions of chicken, beans and rice, fried rice, side salads and plantains. Everything was delicious! I'm a sucker for condiments so I loved the spicy green jalapeno sauce as well as the mild honey mustard. The vinaigrette for the salads was also tasty! This place seems to keep their menu simple so they can really excel at what they do. The chicken is marinated and cooked in a delicious way that you just can't replicate at home. It is tender and juicy and amazing. I felt really good about supporting this local business and enjoying their healthy, free-range meat. read more

Charcoal smoked chicken is an amazing flavor. Alpaca does it well, and adds traditional sides and sauces to complete the experience. I have been there several times, and it is always perfectly on point. I usually get a dark quarter, Maduros, and green beans. There is a mustard-ish yellow sauce and a more cilantro-based green sauce. Both are available in pumps for eating on the deck or to go. But, in reality, the chicken doesn't need any sauce. It is smoky and perfectly seasoned. The sides are hot and fresh. It's always a good experience. read more

This place hits. I the skin in the chicken is crispy & ripened w/ salt and spices. The meat is juicy, tender and warm. The food comes out quickly, and the fries are bomb. They have specials daily, which can drive down your price if your on a budget, and drinks are free if you use social media (not sure exactly how this works, koalas aren't good w/ following directions). Price point is low, it's a great lunch spot, fast easy, not too much food. Use the hot sauce and house sauces. read more

Alpaca Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love this place! Excellent flavors even if the chicken is getting a little pricey now. However, my last three orders have contained errors! One was corrected by a staff member chasing me across the car lot but last night saw fries swapped out for white rice. Yes, I can start checking before I leave but I shouldn't need to! read more

I got the half chicken with Yuca fries and Maduros. This wasn't my first time. The food always is delicious and never disappoints!

I went back to Alpaca after a decade (9th street location) and very much enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Either my taste has changed or their chicken, but I was very satisfied even considering the post Covid price hike. read more

Great food. Very clean and the service was awesome. Ordered the whole chicken combo for a party and everybody loved the food.

The chicken is addictive it is that tasty. I always do takeout because it's usually crowded in the seating area.

Alpaca is a hidden treat just off of I85. I recently stopped here on my way to Atlanta from DC. The service was friendly and food was on point. Free refills of drinks and clean bathrooms left a great impression when debating whether or not to have stopped here instead of a fast food spot near a gas station. There are also gas stations close by, just as a FYI. The food was flavorful, well cooked and the signature chicken was fall off the bone tender. The skin was nicely crispy and meticulously seasoned. Will absolutely recommend enthusiastically to locals and those traveling!! read more

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One of my "I don't feel like cooking go-to" meals is Peruvian chicken with carb loaded yummy sides. I also appreciate having meals I can stretch into multiple meals. So I grabbed a to-go order from Alpaca since they could help me achieve all the previously mentioned goals. I ordered the 1/2 chicken meal which comes with 2 sides and I added on a 3rd side to make this one meal become about 3 for me. I got regular fries, green beans and salad. While the fries could've been a little more fresh and crispy, everything tasted pretty good and as consistent as my other visits. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/2 chicken and regular fries - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Love the jerk chicken. They sell this only on Fridays. The green beans are good also. You can't go wrong on any day eating here. read more

I really love their food. No matter the location, they always deliver when it comes to service and taste!! Food is always hot and flavorful. I get something different each time and I like each meal. read more

Reminds me of my travels in South America, seems authentic and food was delicious. Definitely recommend

Been going to this location for quite awhile I love eating here and highly recommend if your looking for quality food

I would definitely come back! The only two down sides: small parking lot and semi-scary location. But the food is worth it!! They cook whole chickens daily and the sides are deliciously complementary to the well seasoned chicken.Not to mention, their green and yellow sauces enhance the flavors even more bringing it to a whole new level of deliciousness. For the two of us, we ordered a whole chicken that we got with two free sides (15.50) and upgraded the sides to premium (additional 0.50 cost for each) and it cost us under $20 with left overs. read more

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Great Peruvian food buried in Durham! The rice & beans are awesome and I really enjoyed the chicken. Though next time I come I'll get the lomo saltado or arroz chaufa, because those looked incredible. Make sure to grab some hot sauce and dessert, because the flan is great and the green sauce is awesome. Also check in on your food periodically as they can sometimes have problems with their ticket machines. read more

The steak salad is the best item on the menu. The steak is always perfectly prepared and it done with queso fresco that makes each bite *chefs kiss*. Doesn't even need the dressing. Second best are the tostones which are always delicious and perfectly salted, crispy and soft. Price is a bit higher than I'd like to be paying, but the food is very good and curbside service is very quick. read more

Food is great as always but I ordered through the app tonight and they left off one of my sides and didn't get any sauces as I requested 4 of them for me and my wife's meals. They just need to read online and app orders a little better moving forward. read more

Great Peruvian food, the chicken is always tender and juicy. I have been coming here for years during my lunch breaks, and although my chicken wasn't very hot on this particular visit, it usually is always piping hot. I always order the black beans and jasmine rice because they never disappoint! The yellow and green sauces add a little pop to excellent food. If you're looking for something different that's not fast food. I highly recommend them. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 Peruvian chicken with jasmine rice and french fries. - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I don't think this is authentic Peruvian. The yellow sauce is very Mayonnaise and the yellow sauce is usually the best part of a Peruvian Chicken meal. The Chicken was moist but the seasoning not strong. read more

Quick off the highway, just-right sized paper cups for green and yellow sauce and you can get 4 corn tortillas for $1. I don't know what they are doing to make the fried yucca so light and airy, but keep up the good work! There normally isn't much to set one Peruvian chicken place apart from another, but I also appreciate how you can get a salad as a side with real greens and not just iceberg lettuce. Solid lunch spot. read more

Alpaca Chicken - 1/4 dark platter with fried yucca and house salad - Latin American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm not a big fan of chicken, and I generally judge chicken by the standards of the Canadian chain Swiss Chalet -- which, judge as ye may, is mighty tasty (even for a chain restaurant). But there was not a single molecule of chicken left on the bone after my quarter chicken dinner from Mami Nora's last night. This is juicy, flavorful chicken the way it's meant to be, with a wonderful seasoning on the skin that left me prowling around for more. I had the fried plantains and the black beans as well, and these were the perfect sides. I don't often get the hankering for chicken ... but I can see that tide changing. And I'll be headed to Moni Nora's when it does! read more