Just excellent food. No frills , walk up , order. The chicken was amazing. Combined it with maduros (plantains) , white rice and beans. Went for seconds. I was on a quick fuel stop at Richmond airport. From the general aviation ramp, borrowed a crew car for a 6 minute drive to and back. A nice friendly place with excellent food. read more

Canastas Chicken - Well - the chicken ! - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Stopping on a drive thru the state and found this place and boy am I glad I did. The portions are HUGE for the price (except for the Greek salad) and the flavor was on point! You can see the grill and the charcoal with all the flavor right in front of you. This is a must stop if you like authentic cultured food!! read more

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I don't quite understand how the chicken is this good! It is amazingly juicy, charred perfect, salted and spiced perfect! All the side items are fine, but the star is that chicken! Glad we found this place on the way to the airport! Recommended! read more

I am obviously in the minority with my rating. I went here because I was hoping to try something a little different and it had great reviews... and I was really close by due to a work meeting. It is pretty easy to find. GPS took me right to it. Since it is in a strip mall, there was adequate parking. The guy who took my order was nice enough. I ordered the deep fried chicken(3rd item under the Peruvian section) and had beans and slaw as a side. The chicken just wasn't good to me. It was stringy and chewy... not what I really look for in chicken. Maybe I should have gone more with the rotisserie style chicken that they had. I would go again if someone I was with wanted to go and I would try something different for sure. read more

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They loaded up the bowls and it was so good, the special sauces were good too. Service was very quick as well read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken Bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

It doesn't get much better than this, roasted chicken, beef hearts, seafood, seasoning, sauce's and spices with a multitude of combination's. Always fresh hot, and a no mess around get what you want, sit down and chow food line. Winner winner chicken dinner!! read more

Canastas Chicken - Half chicken fried rice and plantains! - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Originally posted a 5 start review because we love this place and the food, but today had me concerned. They gave me the wrong order, so I took it back and I told them that I had touched part of the food (a piece of chicken) and I saw them put it back with the heated food. I informed them again that they needed to properly discard that food, because I had touched it and I still don't think they did. That's a health concern to me and I'm afraid they may do this at other times too. Especially during a time where COVID is still rampant. read more

Came here for a quick dinner with one of my good friends before driving home to Hampton Roads and it really hit the spot. Canastas Chicken really does Peruvian chicken right. Ordering is really easy as most everything here is served cafeteria style. You just go down the line and tell them what you want. I ordered a 1/2 white meat chicken meal with fried rice and mixed vegetables. Omg that chicken was so flavorful and juicy it made me wanna slap my momma! I also loved that their fried rice has egg in it and that their vegetables were seasoned; furthermore, the ají amarillo and ají verde sauces really bought the flavor of the whole meal together once I put them on top of the rice and vegetables. Overall, Canastas Chicken is everything ... dare I say better than Chicken Fiesta? You have to check it out for yourself if you ever find yourself in the Richmond / Henrico area. read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/2 White Meat chicken with fried rice and mixed vegetables. - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Food is delicious with healthy options. Good Peruvian chicken and Salmon! This place gives you huge portions of food. read more

Canastas Chicken - Maracuya (Passion Fruit) - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Food is delicious! One of my favorite spots to go to for a quick and good meal. I love that all of your meat options are cooked to order. I have had the pork chops, rice, beans, and plantains! My brother says they have the best lamb! The restaurant and service areas are clean also. read more

I ordered the two chicken meal and a couple other items to feed 8 people. It was just about the exact right amount. The chicken was so good. Flavored so well with tantalizing skin! The sides were all pretty good. Some people liked the green sauce on the side. Some liked the yellow sauce on the side. I don't really know what they are but I liked the spicier green sauce. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food a lot. If I was ever in Richmond and staying near the airport I would definitely get this food again!!! When I got home I immediately had to figure out if there was a Peruvian restaurant anywhere near by. Hopefully their rotisserie chicken is as good!!! read more

Canastas Chicken - Inside. - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Chicken Breast was this time left over,red tomatoes raw and yuca was also left over . not good service at all.this time was it for me.I paid for nothing this time. read more

We love peruvian food and stopped by this place for lunch after a morning shopping at Short Pump. We got their dark chicken (tender and flavorful even without the amazing sauces) and lomo saltado (just ok) I was surprised by how extensive the menu was and will definitely come back to try more of their eclectic items (like beef hearts! Which I love but most places don't have!) Large interior space, plenty of space, and food comes out lickety split (fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and bring the food back to your tables yourselves). Highly recommend! read more

I'm very disappointed in how my family from out of town was treated when they came to try the chicken place I had been raving about . We attempted to call them to place an order around 7:45 pm continued to get there voicemail which was odd since they don't close until 9pm. My family goes to the location and notice there is no chicken in the racks or anything @8:20pm . They then said there ran out of chicken . It was very inconsiderate and irresponsible of whoever was closing to attempt to close early and refuse to at least answer the phone to fore warn there customers . Do better is the only nice way to put it read more

SOOO happy I found this place! Their food is delicious and hits all the right spots! Through delivery services, I ordered 1/4 dark meat with fried plantains and fried yuca as well as 2 empanadas. The chicken was juicy and quite delicious with well-seasoned spices. The accompanying sauces, however, brought it to another level!! The green sauce was cilantro/jalapeno based with just a kick of spiciness that went really well with the meat. Not sure what the yellow sauce was made out of but it was on more of the sour cream/mayo-y side. Its creaminess also complemented the chicken! The fried plantains were very sweet and nicely fried. It was my first time having yuca and I enjoyed it while dipping in the sauces. I appreciate the generous serving of meat and sides they provided. The empanadas were also delicious! Because of the process of delivery, the empanadas weren't as crispy but you can tell they prepared it fresh and hot cause the box kinda melted haha! The filling was moist with gooey cheese and tasty chicken bits. Next time I'd definitely try some of their other meat dishes! read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Dark Meat; Fried plantains/yuca; empanadas - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Absolutely delicious every.single.time. Chicken is always juicy and seasoned to perfection. I love the fried rice and green beans. I wish it were much closer to where I'm staying read more

Hidden gem!!! I typically don't drive by this area so thanks yelpers.I love Peruvian Chicken sooo I just had to try it and the food looked sooo good. The trip was sooo worth and I was stuffed. The inside was very clean and spacious with booths along the wall and tables in the middle. I was really surprised to see such a variety and a very large menu. If you get the house chicken you can pick white meat or dark meat. The meal came with two sides. I am a rice lady and the fact that they had 4 diff types was right up my ally. I went with the green rice cause I've never tried it before. I have yet to see green rice on a menu except at Tazza kitchen. The green beans were flavorful and perfectly cooked mixed with grilled onions. The plantains were caramelized and soft but not overly sweet. The owner was nice enough to give me a lil sample. The side salad was so fresh and had loads on veggies. Try all the sauces it's seriously so good. They have like 4 diff salad dressings which doubled as delicious dipping sauces. I could seriously go on and on! I love Chicken fiesta but this is on a new level. The options are endless and the sauces are killer. If you wanna try something new or in the area GO! They also have shrimp, pork chops, carne asada, empanadas,salmon and so much more. Prices are very affordable and portions are HUGE. Staff is very friendly and kind. The owner( I believe he was at least) even gave us extra dressings and gave us a takeout menu. read more

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Tried the bowl with chicken for only $10.95 and it was delicious! Generous portions, and you could watch them cook the chicken so you know it's fresh. The fried rice was delicious and a nice touch but the green rice was good too. Staff was friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed it so much! read more

Canastas Chicken - Custom bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

The location is within a strip mall but so glad I stopped by to eat here! Inside were about 10 each of tables and booths to sit down and eat, but many people were there to order and take out. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with green rice (cilantro rice) and fried plantains. The flavor on the chicken was excellent and the sauces were a great addition. The cilantro rice tasted great and the plantains were good, although they typically are not something I would order, I am glad I had them. I had the passion fruit for my drink and it was simply from a bulk juice container and although great taste was just simply OK. I also tried the Alfajor for desert and it was a great way to finish the meal! read more

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I called in my order for pick up. In the 15mins it took to drive there is was ready! I got to lomo saltado because i was craving some. It was delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful. I liked that it had onions, peppers, tomatoes in it for the sauce. The fries & rice were good, great compliments to the flavorful steak. Will definitely be back! read more

Canastas Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Good food. Great flavor! Just a little pricey for a walk up restaurant. I went with a group and 1 of our group didn't get their food until the rest of our party was finished eating. We all ordered at the counter at the same time. read more

Canastas has become a go-to spot for us if we're not in the mood to cook during the week. As with most of the Peruvian spots I've been to, the rotisserie chicken is so moist. Sides, too, are typical of what I've seen at other Peruvian restaurants (our favorites are the green beans and fried rice). We've come to prefer ordering the anticucho de pollo (which is served deboned on a stick) so we don't have to pick thru bones. Just keep in mind if you're not ordering off the main rotisserie menu then it takes a bit longer since it's made to order. read more

Canastas Chicken - Chicken Souvlaki Specialty (Greek salad not pictured) - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Always a tasty choice. Lots of great menu items. Lunch can be really busy, but they always do a good job getting the food out quickly.

The foods okey but I took a hour just to make some chicken and rice and every time I go there the service is way too long

Great food! I ordered take out - their cilantro chicken special with fried rice and green beans. Didn't like their green beans, but the chicken and rice were yummy!!!! read more

Goodbye chicken fiesta, hello Canastas!! We've been wanting to try this place for a while when a friend of ours said "yes! Do it, and make sure you get the green sauce". And oh how we did! Their menu is average sized, with healthier options, good descriptions and plenty of delicious sides to choose from. The food was just absolutely perfect. Chicken cooked and seasoned so beautifully. The fried yuca! Plantains! The staff was working hard but the woman we spoke to when picking up was very pleasant! Go check it out for yourself! Get the green sauce! read more

Canastas Chicken - Mixed Vegetables Fried Plantain Canastas Famous Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Food and service was great! Good portions. Not too overpriced. Side sauces were really good too. read more

Canastas Chicken - Grilled Salmon Peruvian Specialty - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Amazing little gem not too far from the Richmond airport. Stumbled upon this place as i was our walking around. Very impressed. Authentic Peruvian vittles. Huge portions and super tasty. Wasn't cheap for a cafeteria style lunch. But, what is inexpensive these days? Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

Canastas Chicken - Carne asada. Plantains and green beans. - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Alright y'all. Offering up some dissent here. Maybe it was a bad night but our first time ordering from Canastas left a lot to be desired. We ordered the whole chicken meal with three sides and a soda. It's a ton of food and a great value and we were stoked to dig in. However as soon as I cut into the chicken breast we discovered it was still pink and had some bloody spots. Yikes! The thighs were also a bit pink too. So we decided to throw it in the oven along with our yucca fries which were a bit soggy by the time we got them home. I'm happy to report the yucca fries reheat very nicely in the oven. They were crisp and soft in the middle and an excellent vehicle for that delicious green sauce. After baking the chicken for about 20 minutes we finally were able to eat. To be honest, I'm not sure what the fuss is about. The chicken didn't have a ton of flavor and felt like it hadn't been seasoned before roasting. Thankfully we had lots of that yummy green sauce to dip it in. We also ordered the coleslaw and rice and beans. I was thinking the coleslaw would be vinegar based like you get with empanadas or pupusas but it was traditional southern style with mayo. It was ok. Other than the green sauce, the rice and beans were really the only saving grace of this meal. Very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I've heard really great things about the second location in Shot Pump so I may not discount them entirely until I've tried there but overall I was definitely disappointed. read more

Fresh Food. Strip mall. The place wasn't overwhelming, but the food was abundant and freshly made. i enjoyed the rice bowl but the menu was enormous, so I wasn't sure what to order. The bowl fed me for 2 meals. Next time I'll take more time and be a little more experimental with my order. Lots of locals and regulars which is always a good thing read more

Friday, 18.11.02: So last night I got a jones on for their Go Greek Salad. When I got to the store I also wanted to try something new, so I ordered -- to go -- the Pork Chops (2 Fresh center cut pork chops marinated and charbroiled to perfection. Served with choice of 2 sides.) with French Fries and Red Potatoes. And two Go Greek Salads. (I wanted to hole up for the weekend with good food.) This time I did eat the French Fries first, and they were still wilty. Good flavor, however, and I stopped at half. Then the Pork Chops. Slightly larger than average; very flavorful with little waste. Experimenting a bit, I spread a bit of the Yellow Sauce on it. Very good. Same for the Green Sauce. I'd love to do the Pork Chops again. Then the Go Greek Salad. Only wanted to eat half. I've raved before about the GGS, but this time the vegetables were chopped too coarsely for my taste, so I had to chop them further. The vegetables (tomatoes, cukes, black olives, lettuce, red onions, red & green bell peppers) were all fresh and flavorful. A good amount of feta, and that awesome dressing. I'll be savoring the rest of the salads all weekend. It's the wilty French Fries and the coarseness of the veggies in the Go Greek Salads that prevent me from giving 5 stars again. After-notes: When I pulled the Pork Chops clam shell out of the bag, I was struck with how heavy it was. So I weighed it, and it was over 2 ponds of food! Just for grins, I also weighed 1 of the Go Greek Salads... it weighed about 19 ounces. read more

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I love the food here and the staff are great! I found this place when I was waiting for a ride from Richmond airport a few months ago and now, it's a go-to place to visit when I am in the area. I am pescatarian so I always get the fish. It's cooked and flavored perfectly. The maduros are amazing as well and the rice is impeccable. The salsa verde is a great compliment to the already well flavored food read more

Canastas Chicken - This is a clip from a video I took. It's pescado frito con Maduro y arroz. - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Tried this one out while waiting for a flight at RIC...I'm a fan of Peruvian chicken...this chicken didn't taste fresh...or smell fresh...potatoes and string beans were acceptable...tried their gizzards...tender but not seasoned. It's a no for me...threw it out. read more

Best Peruvian food in RVA. Skip all the others, this is the one to go to. Service is rapid. Restaurant is very clean. Food is fresh and hot. Very extensive Peruvian menus as well. read more

Bet your ass I'm coming here again. This was unbelievably good food. Had the combo bowl with rice, pico, onions and to die for jalapeño sauce!!! Five stars all day. read more

The foot was excellent, but the staff refuses to play anything but Bad Bunny ( I asked) singing in Spanish about eating her ass, getting sexual favors and several disgusting lyrics and absolutely grossed both of us. Will never return. read more

Very very delicious! I ordered the 1/4 white chicken, fried rice and green beans. The juiciest rotisserie chicken I've ever had. The skin was insanely good. I would've ordered a side of the skin lol. The 2 sauces were fantastic. One slightly spicier. Green beans were sautéed nicely. Fried rice was nice and fluffy Husband ordered the steak and cheese quesadilla and roasted potatoes. Nothing fancy about the potatoes. He enjoyed the quesadilla. Super friendly and happy cooks and register workers. I like the cafeteria feel. I highly recommend this place! read more

Today was absolutely horrible. I recommend the Forrest Hill or Glen Allen location. I will not return back to Laburnun. The staff and manager (which she wasn't physically there) we chaos. Plus they threw a good plate of food away because the cashier was upset! Talk about lost prevention lol read more

Don't ask me how many times I've been here, it's not important. What is important is for y'all to come here and try them out. I highly doubt you'll be disappointed. Be patient as some employees english is not as good as others. Other than that- they are all sweet and patient as well. If I'm ever on this side of town I'm definitely coming here to eat. Always clean. My fav items are: Salmon dinner Jalea Potatoes and green beans as sides They have two sauces. Yellow or green. Both great. read more

In between smacking my lips, and trying to fend off my post lunch nap, I have to tell you guys why I'm officially riding the Canasta wagon! I'm new to the area, and the only thing reminiscent of Peruvian chicken that I've had is Chicken Fiesta. If you haven't eaten at Chicken Fiesta, or have and don't understand my sorrow, then you won't understand how happy I was to find this place. It's in a pretty nondescript location; a drab strip mall off of Laburnum. If you frequent that area, chances are that you probably missed it. Based on Yelp reviews alone is how I decided to try it out. Completely blown away! I got the 1/4 chicken with cilantro rice and Peruvian beans (basically pintos), and fried plantain...for $7.50. The amount of food that they gave me was redunculous - easily enough for two meals. They were generous with the sauces, and super friendly. Everything was seasoned to perfection, and I was half way through my piece of chicken before I remembered that I had sauce. Yes, y'all. It was THAT good! Will be back - OFTEN! read more

Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Dark Meat Chicken with Two Sides - $7.50 - Peruvian Near Me - Henrico, Virginia