Disclaimer: I am unfamiliar with Peruvian cuisine. Just moved to the area and was recommended by our landlord to check out their favorite neighborhood take-out joint. This is definitely a no thrills restaurant but not quite hole-in-the-wall and have gotten takeout from this place twice. Both times my wife and I have ordered either chicken and/or the Lomo Saltado and both of which were great. Very reasonably priced meals that come with two sides which are hit-or-miss. read more

I finally checked this place out last weekend. I was leaving the Pratt library in Highlandtown and knew I had to get something to eat before going grocery shopping (or else I would buy useless crap, of course). Chicken Rico was right across the street. Just follow Frank Zappa's nose and you're there. So, this is my first taste of Peruvian chicken so I can't stack it up with the other joints but MAN!!! This chicken the best I've ever had. Rotisserie style with a blend of spices that send me into tasty food sensory overload! Their sides are really big and they give you a generous helping of everything. For a small walk-in place they have a good number of tables for eating in but most of the orders I saw were take-out. I was the only person in a crowded shop not speaking Spanish so that's always a good sign of authenticity. Oh wait, I did shout "Aye Carumba!" to myself when I tasted the Peruvian pollo. Big cheap and fast. Don't forget to hit the tip jar. These guys are gonna hook you up! read more

This place is similar to a place we love near upper Marlboro. Chicken is succulent and perfectly cooked. Great side options that are fresh and yummy. The price is perfect for individual meals and amazing for family meals. They also deliver and have great hours every day. This place is worth your time. Park in the garage and you usually won't have to pay for parking because the line goes so quick. Get extra of the green sauce, it is excellent. read more

First things first the chicken is awesome very well spiced and moist.. Having said that I suggest you only order chicken because after ordering on Grubhub I didn't get either of the two sides I ordered. Other than that the chicken is very worthwhile just keep it simple and forget sides. The difference between the chicken and chicken with sides is 6 dollars. They offered to refund 3 dollars adding a small insult to a small injury. read more

Great neighborhood chicken place. Easy in and out. Outstanding value. With all the sides, rice and beans, yuca, plantains, etc it suprised me that their fried rice was the one the stood out. Make sure to save room for the flan. read more

First of all, this was my first experience with anything Peruvian and what a blasty blast it was. The neighborhood was a bit shady (I wouldn't go at night without a few bodyguards or some pepper spray) but we marched in as a Family. There was a mixed crowd inside but mostly Latinos so you know it has to be decent at least. You go through a line and peer through the foggy glass walls of steam coming from all the side options and their pile of Rotisserie whole chickens. I knew what I was going to order based on the reviews I read so I ordered the 1/4 chicken, fried rice, and plantains. They give you such large portions that you could easily split a plate if you weren't terribly hungry. I was starving and I ate my ENTIRE plate! The Chicken was moist and the skin was crispy... the marinade they used filled in every crevice of that sweet little chicken. That chicken left this World with the highest honors. I'm more of a "sides" gal and when I had the plantains and dipped it into the mystery pale yello sauce that I was instructed to by Yelpers (everyone that works there only speaks Espanol).... Ooooh-em-geee! The best I've ever had and I've had many. It was perfectly tender but not mushy...crispy and gooey on the edges. My Lawd! The chicken fried rice was simple but perfected. The raw green onions gives it the texture it desires. My husband ordered black beans and those were perfectly seasoned. My whole plate to include a soda can of your choice was $7.50 If I would've known what it was going to taste like ahead of time, I would've easily paid twice as much and not even cared.... paper plate and all. Oh and the green sauce that comes with it is so fresh tasting and HOT! It tasted like pureed jalepenos with a little salt... right up my alley... poured that over my rice and dipped my chicken into it. Perfect plate of food. A must try for anyone within 20 miles... ok, maybe 50. read more

Chicken Rico - Huge plate of 1/4 chicken, fried rice, and plantains. - Peruvian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Good chicken, fries, plantains, beans and a selection of South American colas. I don't love it because I don't like having to find a parking space along Eastern Ave and then sit in - because really I think this is more like the food I eat at my desk making a slob of myself in private, but the service is great and the food sticks to my ribs. The prices are cheap!!! read more

You could walk right by Chicken Rico without knowing how amazing it is. What a mistake that would be. The chicken here is some of the best, if not the best, chicken I've ever had. And it's cheap! The chicken is crispy and flavorful. And the dark meat? To die for. Seriously, don't even bother trying to cut this chicken up. You have to get messy to eat this chicken. Getting every morsel from the bones is totally worth it! The icing on the cake is the sides. I love plantains and the plantains here are amazing. Gooey, sweet, and fresh. And trust me, they aren't stingy with the sides so you'll get your fill. The fried rice is delicious as well. I could tell the scallions were fresh and rice was cooked perfectly. Chicken Rico is a great place to come to share food. The different family specials are a total steal! There's plenty of seating and they move the line along quickly, so you're likely to find a table as long as your group isn't too big. read more

This place is awesome!!!!! I drove down here with soooo much anticipation for this Peruvian style chicken, and I was blown away....it was well worth the drive. Yuca fries, chicken fried rice, plantains and charcoal chicken...superb taste, juicy meat. Muy Muy Rico!!!!! read more

My boyfriend and I order from here frequently using Door Dash. However today, when we got our meal, we were told by the Dasher that they were out of the 20 oz Pepsi we ordered and she tried to get the person at the restaurant to sub 2 cans and the person was very nasty and basically gave us whatever soda he wanted us to have. Also there were no napkins or utensils in the order. While we love the food at Chicken Rico, we won't be ordering from this location again. We will try another one read more

Stopped in here yesterday for the first time to grab a quick bite to eat. I ordered the half chicken, a side of fried plantains, beans, and cole slaw and paid just 10 dollars. The chicken was absolutely delicious. It was moist and seasoned perfectly. The sides were pretty good also. I can't believe I've been living in Canton for 4 years now and only just stopped by here for the first time yesterday. This place is a must try. read more

Being an equal opportunity carnivore, I will sample any meat but didn't expect to be impressed by some sort of Latin American rotisserie chicken place located near Greektown in Baltimore. And, wow, was I ever surprised: the Peruvian chicken at this low key, bare-bones cafeteria-style estabilshment was so amazing, I decided to forgo both my fork and manners--and just dig in! Juicy, expertly seasoned, appropriately crispy, and fully satisfying, the whole chicken plus two sides for around $20 satisfied our party of 3 (though I think all of us wished there was more yummy goodness remaining). Arguably best for takeout, Chicken Rico is a must-have dining experience! read more

It's just chicken, right?Then why does it taste so good! This 'hole in the wall' restaurant serves super-awesome, fantabulous chicken.

My clients insisted I eat here today it was my first visit. They raved about how good the chicken and rice are. They eat here whenever they have to travel to highlandtown. We went at lunch time it was about 12:30pm. I decided to try the 1/4 chicken. I was given the white meat. I did not know what the sides were and the person taking the order did not speak English causing a bit of a barrier so they chose for me. Ended up with yucca fries which look and taste like steak fries to me. Also a white rice which had a bit of a green color to is from the seasoning. The chicken food was just ok. It was hot and the portions were large. It won't be something I'll run back to try again. The green sauce they give you is very spicy. And the yellow closely resembles honey mustard. I didn't really finish either of them. read more

Fun delicious place if you're in the mood for chicken! I tried the dark meat combo and it came with a huge leg and thigh. Add two sides and a drink and it's around $10!. The portions are HUGE and they really give you a heaping moundful of each side. I tried the plantains and would highly recommend them. They were a little crispy on the edges and so soft and sweet in the middle. I also got mashed potatoes, which were underwhelming. Definitely tasted like they came out of a giant box. However, the potatoes come with gravy and mixing that with the chicken was delicious. We went there around 1:00 and there was a fairly short line and it moved quickly. Overall, solid lunch spot if you're looking for a hearty filling meal for around $10. read more

I had ordered a chicken burrito which was never delivered. I had already paid and tipped and when I called them about where it was they were clueless about what to do. They didn't offer me a refund or to send the food. I would never order from this place again due to the huge lack of customer service. read more

Rotisserie chicken heaven. Not sure what they put in those little containers, but whatever the spicy green sauce is it sure is yummy. There portions are fit for a lumber jack. Two plates of food can feed my family of four. Now that's what I'm talking about. Cheap good eats. read more

This place is great - super authentic, super delicious. The only reason I probably give it 4 instead of 5 is because I'm comparing it to El Pollo Rico in Arlington which is just ridiculously hard to beat. This place comes pretty damn close. Really well roasted, succulent chicken (I always go for dark meat), tasty fries (some of the best!), plantains were tasty but a bit too oily, and I honestly just got salad as my 3rd side bc I wanted to add balance to the meal but it didn't get devoured like everything else did :P The yellow and green sauce was the bomb, I wish they'd give more so I didn't have to ration myself along the way. Had the alfajor at the end, it was okay, not the tastiest but I also feel like it's one of those authentic Latin American desserts that would remind you of home if you grew up on them but I didn't. It was fun to try but I was glad I shared one. Also I don't drink soda but with Peruvian chicken, Inca Kola is a must! read more

Chicken Rico - Dark meat chicken, fries, plantains and salad - Peruvian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Most amazing charbroiled chicken you will ever taste!! The green sauce is great with a little bit of spice and the sweet plantains were soft and sweet!!! read more

The chicken is so good it's addictive! Once you try it, you will have to keep going back for more. I recommend getting a whole chicken with a couple of sides which are also all excellent. read more

Cheap eats, great food and if you are in this part of town then you need to try it

This is by far some of the best Peruvian chicken around. I love their yucca and plantains too. Sometimes the rice can be a pit dry. Don't forget to get lots of sauce. read more

Cheap tasty chicken- reminds me of crisp and juicy near silver spring except better.

If you have not been to Chicken Rico yet, you are missing out on one of the tastiest treats Highlandtown has to offer. Get the whole chicken with two sides for $16 and marvel and how it's even possible to eat so well for so little. This place is a gem. read more

I will give a disclaimer that I have traveled to Peru and dined on their delicious, motherland cuisine, and the chicken here was nothing to write home about. My BF's plantains were a bit on the greasy side, however their black beans were pretty good. I'd probably try out other local Peruvian spots before giving CR another chance. read more

Amazingly juicy half or whole chicken on the bone, with perfect amount of crispiness. Side dish of yucca was good. Love the spicy green sauce on the side! read more

This review is mostly symbolic, as a restaurant with otherwise-strong ratings probably won't see a dip in business thanks to one, dissatisfied (would-be) customer. That said, I ordered from Chicken Rico on July 4th (specifically because it was supposed to remain open for two hours *after* my order was placed (a hefty order at that, given that they have a $25 minimum for delivery orders), notwithstanding the holiday. After nearly an hour of not hearing anything from the restaurant (usually a good-to-null sign), GrubHub called to inform me that Chicken Rico would not be honoring my order because they chose to close early for the holiday. While I can understand closing early, I can't understand (1) why closing early should have affected an order I placed an hour ahead of the decision, and (2) why GrubHub was left holding the bag in re: letting me know of that decision. In my opinion (for whatever it's worth), Chicken Rico's handling of my order (and its cancellation) reflects an embarrassing lack of consideration for a first-time customer (me) and its partner/vendor (GrubHub). And given the number of Peruvian alternatives in downtown Baltimore (seriously, just search Yelp for "Peruvian," and you'll be presented with several, higher-rated options), I'm moderately offended by Chicken Rico's conduct in this instance. Suffice it to say that I have no intention of attempting a future order, and I think you'd be well-advised to take a similar approach. read more

Do it. If you get the half chicken, make sure you get all three of your sides. I've tried them all and have never been disappointed. Open 10-10 and they usually always have a hot bird coming out of the rotisserie . I'm not a soda guy but the inca cola is refreshing and you don't see them everywhere read more

I have chicken here weekly and it's wonderful. The quarter chicken with plantains and rice is a meal I could eat everyday. Try the rice topped with beans (counts as 1 side!). They also make menudo and a beef stew that look tasty. read more

I've been here a lot, too many times to count. I started coming in 2009 when my guy at the time wanted to show me his favorite place. It is now my favorite place. The yellow sauce with rice or chicken is delicious and my son loves their plantain. Only downside is the location because parking is hard. Sometimes I can find parking on the side streets but they have parking meters everywhere. I tried going at lunchtime one weekday and I was going to do my normal, park on the side street real quick before I get a ticket routine, but I saw an officer walking around ticketing people so I couldn't get food that day. Other than parking I have nothing but good thoughts about this place. read more

This food was delicious. The chicken is moist and seasoned very well. I order a whole chicken chicken with 2 large sides of plantains. The yellow sauce is pretty good too. Plenty of food for $20 read more

I love this place they have amazing food and to be honest if I knew the recipe for the chicken I will make it all day

Charbroiled chicken was not on our agenda today, but when I saw the Inca Chicken across from Gmart, I got quite a hankering. They're closed on Sundays so trying Inca will have to wait. To satisfy the unplanned but rapidly intensifying craving, we went around the corner to Chicken Rico. I was not disappointed!! I have had many a Peruvian chicken in my day, and this is my favorite that I can remember. It was moist but not greasy, the skin was crispy even after a ride home in a take out container. The salad had more veggies than most, and the black beans were flavorful but not overly salty and not mushy. Everything was excellent, the service was good, and prices were reasonable. I'm in. A trying Inca might have to wait, because this place is great. read more

Such a good deal for so much delicious food! You can get a whole chicken loaded with 2 overflowing sides for about $20. Their chicken is juicy and flavorful. I've only tried two sides because I've like them so much - the yucca fries and plantains. I think both sides are just deep fried from frozen but they still hit the spot. It comes with 2 sauces, a spicy green one and a mayonnaise like yellow sauce. I like to mix the two together and eat it with the chicken and yucca :) read more

I ordered 1/2 chicken, green beans, cilantro white rice, red beans, and a Pepsi. The order i received was totally wrong! I got mixed vegetables instead of green beans, fried rice instead of cilantro white and a grape soda instead of a Pepsi. If i knew they were sending me whatever they wanted i wouldn't have wasted my time placing an order. This is the second time i have had issues with this place. This will be my absolute last time ordering from here. read more

Good Peruvian chicken in Baltimore! Hurrah! This place wasn't quite as tasty as some of the Peruvian chicken places I've tried in DC, however it was still delicious and affordable. read more

Great chicken but make sure you get the plantains, extra charge but well worth it. Parking is a bit tough at busy times of the day but for a great quick meal it's perfect. The side sauces they provide are insane, make sure you get two of each, a must! read more

Great for takeout - chicken was delicious, tender and juicy especially goes well with the spicy green sauce (certainly not needed) and the mayo. The sides are generous - we got the Yuca and plantain, both delicious. We also got a flan and it was delicious. Service was fast and pleasant, side portions were huge and can't really beat the price. It's as good as it gets for Peruvian Style Chicken. Would go here again and again! read more

We came here once because of the high ratings, and maybe I'm rounding down a star because I had high hopes for Chicken Rico, but it was just pretty good. Pollo a la brasa is inherently great, and I've been to a dozen different places that serve it, so they get graded on a curve. This one was unremarkable, not worth the trip from Hamilton-Lauraville. I didn't think it was any better than El Gran Pollo, in Towson, which, again, is pretty decent. I believe the sides weren't quite as good here. Nothing wrong with Chicken Rico, just nothing to write home about. read more

If you want authentic, cheap, and tasty Peruvian chicken look no further. Although it's a chain, this location does it right. I went at lunch with a coworker and got the half chicken and two sides for $10. It's a really good deal because we eat a lot and it definitely leaves you satisfied. The chicken is very juicy and savory. Just waiting in line smelling that coal grill made me salivate. You can't over look the sides either, they have a variety from white/fried rice, spinach with mashed potatoes, French fries, yuka fries, veggies, and more. I would definitely recommend to my friends and family. This location also televises soccer games if you're into that and carries Inca cola which pairs really well with the food. Just writing about this review makes me want to go back as soon as possible. read more