Finally a good Peruvian spot in Howard County! The food, drinks, music, and customer service was great. I ordered a 1/4 chicken with yucca fries and sweet plantains (you get a choice of 2 sides.) My friend got La Comadre Arepa which was apparently delicious. The orange sauce actually had a kick to it and paired perfectly with my yucca and chicken. I also tried their house made drink consisting of vodka, hibiscus, lime juice, and ginger beer- sweet and delicious! I would come back again to try their arepas and other dishes. Only complaint was that their food was too salty for my liking. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - La Comadre Arepa - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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First I came here after wine and the woods with my mom and my sister. My mom ordered for us and got 2 whole chickens with 3 sides. The chicken was so good cooked just right with the sauces they give I couldn't decide which one was better. The sides were black beans, plantains, and cucumber salad. Honestly did not care for any of the sides like they added something extra to the black beans which is no need. I don't eat plantains but my sister seemed to like them. The cucumber salad was okay just didn't care for the peanuts in them. I didn't take any pics of the food. Came back a 2nd time but during bar hours. They don't have much on this menu and even the bartender flat out told us not everything is great on the bar menu basically only the la comadre is worth it which it definitely was so freakin good that will probably be my go to every time I come. I also got the bing bong cocktail, for the first round it tasted like a pink lemonade then the 2nd round all you tasted was the liquor. I don't know what I was thinking when the restaurant is called chicken & whiskey but I thought at least they would have a better option for tequila. Urban place use to be here I'm going to miss it but it's okay Chicken & Whisky has happy hour all day on mondays. read more

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I chose this for our monthly lunch and my friend was enthusiastic as she has been wanting to try it for some time. Parking is ample and free and for once google maps brought me right to it! (It's usually dismal at navigation in mall parking lots.) I decided on the Mac n' Queso con Pollo bowl; I seldom eat pasta but it just sounded like a good thing to try instead of what I always get at chicken places. The server put a full, large scoop and half of another into the bowl. There followed a layer (a little skimpy) of shredded chicken, two small plantains cut into four chunks each, a few fresh jalapeño slices, a very small sprinkle of bacon bits, a large spoonful of a corn relish (diced red onion, cilantro) and a good dollop of the picante sauce. I asked for sour cream and it was actually crema, a decorative squeeze over top. So it was a heaping bowl, but my disappointment stemmed from how little chicken there was. I only ate about half of the pasta, although it was deliciously creamy and cheesy. I almost forgot - I actually quite like jalapeño when it has flavor and not just a burn. The slices I got were not flavorful at all - just hot! My friend got a quarter of dark meat chicken, some salad and some corn. She said it was all good, but basically the same as at any of the other pollo braso places we've eaten. We opted to sit outside since it was a lovely day, and we hoped quieter than inside. Sadly, the music being played was a bit louder so we had to really speak up to hear each other. Also, about 3/4 of the way through our meal, we started having little, buzzing visitors. I am really not fond of yellow jackets and they were determined to get our food! So all in all, it was OK and even with a bottled soda, my check was under $20. I just know we won't be back. read more

Great food and service! I've dined at the location in DC and was excited when I noticed a new location by my house. It's a great addition to the restaurants in Columbia. Food: ~1/4 White Meat Chicken = 10/10 | Juicy, crispy skin, and flavorful ~Side of Guac/Plantain Chips = 10/10 | Probably one of the guacs I've ever had! Super flavorful and fresh ~White Rice & Black Beans = 6/10 | Rice is straightforward, and the beans had almost a discreet sweetness to them which was a bit odd ~Kid Chicken with Plaintain Fries and Queso Mac n Cheese = 7/10 | My daughter enjoyed the chicken and fries but the Mac and cheese got pretty hard ~Churro Doughnuts = 9/10 | Pretty tasty, light, and the perfect combo of a doughnut and churro! read more

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The food here is very flavorful and delicious, I loved the fact that I could see them pick my chicken and slice my portion in front of me. The server ask had I been there and once they learned that this was my first time They were gracious enough to put some samples with my meal as well as educating me about all the offerings available and every item I sampled was delicious.. I had the 1/4 white chicken , plantains that was cooked the way that I love them firm , browned and sweet , and arroza congri ( black beans and rice ) with samples Of the yuca fries , arepitas ( fried crackling in corn flour) , Caribbean coleslaw and black beans. Every single sample was good! I truly can't wait to get back and try some more items as well as visit the bar side for Happy hour specials. They have a whiskey that they make As well as signature cocktails. The ambience is lively without being obnoxious. They even have a hand wash station which I love because sometimes hand sanitizer ain't it lol there is also outside seating. read more

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Tasty! We've been to the DC location and were excited that one opened closer to our house. They're still new, but it felt solid. The initial walk in area is order at the counter, seat yourself. The back (to the right) is full service bar/high tables. -whole chicken - I mean the chicken is just delightful. The aji amarillo and inti picata sauces are my favorite. With the sides, a good portion is probably a quarter chicken per person. Sides: (top 3 are ones I would order again) -guasacaca + chips - delicious chips, delicious guac -sweet plantains - I love a good sweet plantain, this was no exception -arroz chaufa - my favorite rice here -roasted corn+tomato - would skip this, corn was just a little mushy, unnecessary iceburg lettuce in there -peperonata criolla - the flavor was actually good but I can only eat so many bell peppers. going to skip this one next time too Drinks: -penicillin - delicious. I'm not a straight liquor kind of person, this was a great drink, not too sweet. whiskey, honey, lemon, ginger. Dessert: -they were out of the churro doughtnut :( next time! -tres leches - served in a plastic container which was odd but the taste was great! Very coconut and pineappley, like a pina colada. Which I happen to love. But if you don't, be cautious. Recommendations: -it was our first time here and we were unsure where to go when we entered. We wandered around the full service area for a bit too, looking lost, before asking a waiter what to do. Would be nice if someone had seen us wandering and directed us/welcomed us etc. Or if there were signs. read more

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Visited this new spot for lunch pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The food here is amazing and the service is quick.

Updating to 4 stars! Retried this place again and the chicken was muchhh better than the first time. The meat this time was tender and juicy. Their sauces are delicious with everything! read more

Chicken + Whiskey - 1/4 Chicken Dark with Arepitas and Yuca Fries - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Good chicken, wraps, yuca fries, and plantains. The drinks are a little artificial tasting but the food is really good

We ate at this venue twice this month! Enough said! We need to keep this place alive! Not only is the food on top levels, but the staff is super nice. This venue is a Foodies home run! A winning goal! I really was surprised by how this is so casual a setting, yet the food is so flavorful, and there's still more to be had if you want to indulge in the whiskey bar dining experience. The front part of the venue is the area where the order counter is and you walk down the line and see the food and action skills happen right before your eyes! Skillfully separated and plated were these chickens. So tender, so flavorful, so delicious! They even had such an amazingly decadent soup! Perfect for this weather! This is soup was Lots of flavor: tender chicken, guacamole, corn, etc... All the sides were so good! Kids menu even! Clean restrooms. Lots of smiles coming from the patrons. There's always someone cleaning up and that is a good thing to have around while we are in a healing process! Bless these super heroes!!! read more

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Cool ambiance and I guess I can see the Peruvian tie-in but it's not what I was expecting/hoping for when looking for Peruvian food. If chicken is your gig and you like whisky, hey give it a shot (ha ha). No real service to speak of, staff is cool but it's a fast-food counter so keep that in mind. read more

1/2 Chicken Mix Roasted Corn Tomato Yuca Fries Chicken was juicy, roasted corn and tomatoes were sweet and refreshing. Yuca fries were good but a little hard to bite through. Overall, very good and will definitely be back! read more

Chicken + Whiskey - 1/2 Chicken Mix Roasted Corn Tomato Yuca Fries - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I tried this place for the first time since I like Peruvian food and it's conveniently at the mall. The interior looked very modern and clean. I ordered the 1/4 chicken dark meat with yuca fries and arroz chaufa. I also decided to add on the roasted corn tomato since I read on the menu that it's .99 to add-on. The employees were very nice and showed me what the options I had for sides were, since I wasn't very familiar. I just wish there were labels on the sides and such, so I could match the menu/names with the sides. I was a little thrown off by the price because it was more expensive than I expected. It came out to around $16. I think the cashier charged me for rice as an extra side instead of the corn. I didn't want to make a fuss so I just paid for it. The chicken was tasty, but some parts were dry and a little bland. The parts that were moist were also tender and the skin is really where all the flavor is. I enjoyed the sauces that came along with it-- one creamy and the other spicy. The corn tomato was good but I honestly could've done without it. Corn wasn't that sweet and the corn texture was a little dry. I was also hoping it would taste more roasted/smoky. The arroz chaufa was good, I didn't have any complaints about it. The yuca fries were my favorite side. I honestly didn't expect to like it that much, but it was very satisfying to eat. I also tried a bite of some Mac and cheese and it's pretty good. I would rather go to an authentic/mom n pop shop for Peruvian food, but I'm not opposed to coming back to try other things here, like the arepas. Maybe a drink too! read more

Chicken + Whiskey - 1/4 Chicken Dark, Roasted Corn Tomato, Arroz Chaufa, Yuca Fries - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Food was excellent, service was alright, and bathrooms were a mess! Sums up our visit tonight. Lots of tasty looking options on the menu. Chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender, mac n cheese was out of this world! Bf ordered the soup along with arepas, and while the soup was tasty and it was NOT served hot sadly. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

1.23.23- the owner reached out from previous review of undercooked chicken and offered to give me a GC to give them a second chance. Few months later, I decided to give them a try. Ordered couple of half chicken with sides, to which I got the plantains and mac'n quest. The chicken pieces were all cooked well with good flavor. The mac'n queso tasted like any other mac'n cheese. The plantains were decent but could've been a bit softer. I also ordered a tre leche but they ended up charging me for two when I only ordered one and they gave me one. I did notice this before I left and got it fixed. read more

This place is fairly new and Star restaurant group has done it again. From the atmosphere, to the drinks, to the overall aesthetic. Chicken and whiskey has got it all! The fast casual but sleek service is the best part. They are going to take Columbia by storm! Super proud of the owners for making this spot a reality. If it isn't here or the Walrus you're simply wasting your money! If you happen to come by here during Happy Hour make sure Josh is working he knows his stuff and makes a mean drink! Did I mention the chicken here might help you reach heavens gates. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Green Lantern - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Came for a late night dinner and I was not disappointed. This was my first time eating in the restaurant as I've only gotten door dash before. The restaurant has two separate sides; one side is more family friendly and quiet with a lot of short tables, the other side is more adult/bar like. We decided to sit on the bar side. The bar side had good music, a bar with a great number of whiskeys (hence the name of the restaurant) and some side tables. We sat at the bar and ordered a full chicken, two orders of Yuca fries and rice with black beans. The chicken was hot and seasoned to perfection. We also ordered two drinks and two shots of aged whiskey. I will say the bar side gave somewhat of a club feel. The music was loud so I wouldn't recommend if you want a quiet intimate evening. The full menu stops at 10 PM then there is a smaller menu that is served until 1:30 AM. The bartender informed us that they closed at 2 AM which I thought was convenient given the fact that we went on a Friday night. Overall I would recommend this spot but if you have kiddos you should sit on the other side. read more

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First time trying this place and won't return anytime soon. I placed an order over the phone for take out. They said it would be ready in 15 mins, we got there in 18 mins and immediately got our food. After getting home and checking the order realized they didn't include utensils & forgot part of the order (sides of rice & beans). I called them immediately but no answer so had to leave a voicemail message & haven't heard back from anyone. The rest of the order was cold or lacked flavor. The Arepitas were hard and tasted stale & awful. Chicken strips were cold and chewy instead of warm/hot & crunchy. Only the rotisserie chicken was good. The pork belly was decent, the plantains had a strange after taste (must be the added and unnecessary sugar), the order of rice and beans we did receive didn't taste good. Maybe we caught them on a busy night and take-out isn't their forte. We paid over $60 and it wasn't worth it. Overall, very disappointing experience. read more

The staff members here are very friendly. This place is more of a gimmick than anything else. My wife and I came here for lunch. Think of it as the Taco Bell of Comida Peruano. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Although I love coming here, especially working right at the mall, it's safe to say the service has already taken a downward turn. I frequently order online, to save time and avoid an extra wait; especially given a limited break time. Today was pretty disappointing having to wait an additional 15min past my promised wait time for food when the restaurant was busy, and it seemed no one even took the time to check online orders. I'd ordered at 3:05 and wasn't even helped until well past 3:20, my promised ready time. What was even more comforting, was watching someone who also ordered ahead, who came in after me, asked for her food and it was made almost immediately. Her order was much bigger, and literally no communication was made about whatever seemed to be going on until AFTER I asked for a manager, and more than half of my 45min break was wasted, just waiting. So now my break is done, and by the time I *do* get a chance to eat, the quality of food will have tremendously declined, having to sit. While the food is usually great, it's doubtful I'll be back anytime soon, if this is what's to be expected moving forward. I can't even say I'm confident that the manager would refund my food as he said he would, as he didn't ask for my name or any information to ensure of it. I used to frequent this restaurant almost weekly, if that. I literally recognized the woman who was helping me by her face, and usually she's incredibly friendly and accommodating. Incredibly disappointed. read more

If you're a fan of Peruvian chicken or Whiskey then this is a must try. I took my food to go so I didn't get a chance to try the "Whiskey side" but from what I saw the bar was well stocked and the people seemed to be enjoying themselves. Definitely eating in next time. As for the chicken and sides, I was really impressed. Everything was seasoned perfectly. read more

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I love Chicken and Whiskey family meal. This is my go to place when I want a healthy delicious meal for my family. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and juicy. The service is excellent as the staff members are always polite and friendly. I wish however the sides were bigger as a family the sides aren't big enough for the 4 of us. The place is clean and inviting and family friendly read more

There is a takeout and fast food style counter up front but the back is a huge cool bar with a giant selection of whiskeys and bourbons. They had some fun shots, a great pickle back shot on the menu, and a few other neat drink specials. A limited number of beers on tap. Unfortunately the food was pretty mediocre, just not great and kind of forgettable. I definitely feel like this could be a good meet up spot for friends but the food wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. read more

Very casual with a counter order and receive and choice of indoor or (heated) outdoor seating. Tap water is available in the center of the indoor seating. Music is a bit loud outside but very jovial and makes you want to dance. Food is great and very affordable for what you'd expect next to a mall. Recommend 1/4 dark or white with yuca fries and chaufa (very close to Chinese fried rice). Haven't tried the sandwiches or the arepas but looking forward to trying the whole menu! read more

Chicken + Whiskey - 1/4 Chicken White Yuca Fries Arroz Chaufa - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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This restaurant to right by Columbia mall. I ordered the pork arepa and it was a bit of mixed results. The shell was crispy and tasty. The pork was pre-fried and seemed to be sitting around for a while and certainly tasted like it. It was tough to eat. They add sauce on top and shredded cheese was good. Overall, I would avoid ordering this in the future. read more

Great Food, Excellent Service. For Ambiance they have a DJ. I really enjoyed the Happy Hour read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Great Food, Great Happy Hour. DJ on weekends - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The best fried cassava The Restaurant is beautiful, the food is delicious and the drink was wonderful.. I loved trying the fried cassava. Most importantly, the atmosphere was lovely. Thank you @chickenandwhiskey The taste of the food was spectacular. I'm Brazilian and I loved to taste Brazilian soda - Guaraná Antártica Congratulations Luciana, you are excellent manager #food #restaurant #chickenandwiskey #drinks #columbia #delicious_food #wiskey #chicken read more

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The freshest Peruvian around. All of the other places might as well shut down. I took my food to go but as far as upset stomach goes after having Peruvian chicken and sides- I usually feel heavy or just not well. I felt great after eating this! Chicken moist,plantain perfect,yucca fries fresh! I'm on a drinking hiatus at the moment but I'll be back to try the whiskey and the arepas shortly! read more

The inside of this place is really nice. I love that they have a sink to wash your hands in the dining room. The staff were very nice and gave suggestions on the sides to order. Now the food...the chicken was lacking a lot of flavor. Most Peruvian chicken places around here have a ton of seasoning inside the chicken and all over. I would compare this to a grocery store rotisserie chicken. It was moist, but that is the only redeeming factor. The arroz chauffa was not good at all, very dry. The yucca fries and Mac and cheese was good. The corn side was not good at all. We also tried the nachos poquitos, it was just okay, a little underwhelming and I wouldn't order it again. I would recommend them not offering the sauces in the little packets. You need to use so many packets because so little is in there and they were very hard to open. I am really disappointed since this is a famous chef and they should do better. read more

Surprisingly good. Arepas were quite large. The carne, chicken, and pork belly was all delicious. Only complaint is the cane sugar syrup on the plantains. Why?!? But very good. Would go back. read more

The Wings de Pollo are AMAZING, with the dry Tajin rub giving them a deliciously satisfying crunch. Came here for an event with HeidnSeek Entertainment and could not stop talking about them to anyone willing to listen. The bar has sophisticated offerings but still does the classics - such as the Old Fashioned - very well. Superb service and great vibes. Suitable for date nights with a significant other or with friends. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Wings de Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I just had lunch there. It's a fairly good meal. I had some specialty, "La Comadre" it was called. it was fairly flavorful, although certainly not great. Counting can of Diet Coke, the bill was around $14. I went there with a large group of friends, and most of us seem to have an enjoyable time. read more

Restaurant hopping on a Friday.... establishment is a two-in-one, bar and restaurant. Atmosphere and music was amazing. Bartender prepared drinks to perfection. Churro donuts were delicious. I will definitely be returning. Free parking. read more

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This place is a must try. Before trying the food I was skeptical about the price for the chicken. Honestly, I never knew white meat could be so good. But the part that blew me away were the sides. For the just the chicken 11 dollars seem steep but with 2 sides (they give you a decent amount) I will definitely be coming back. Also, if you have never tried an arepa, do it. It's like a huge taco with an amazing tortilla. I can't even describe how good their arepa was. Will be bringing all my friends here to try. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately there are way too many issues that would prevent me from ever wanting to go back. First, it's way, way, too expensive for what you get. The chicken fingers were $11 with *no sides* and each side is $4. So if you want to get a meal with two sides you're paying over $20. That's a poor value. I don't even think a lot of the full service restaurants in the area charge that much for some fried chicken fingers and some rice. Next, NO SODA MACHINE. Sorry, but us Americans like our ice cold sodas with free refills when we eat out. So I was immediately turned off when I saw they only had 12 oz cans of soda. And to top it all off, they charge $3 per can of pop. Literally other restaurants may charge $2.50 or $2.75 for a huge glass of soda with refills. But for some reason they want to mark up their tiny cans of soda like a thousand percent. Then to add insult to injury when I drank up my soda and was still thirsty, they gave me this tiny tiny water cup and directed me to the water area. Water was warm and there is no ice. Not good. I'll add, for my son's kids meal, he wanted a soda instead of a bottle of milk or their bottled juice. They refused. Like literally the soda would cost less than their juice or milk but they didn't care. That's not a good look. The chicken tenders were sadly dry but tasted ok. They were big. But nothing else I had (rice, donuts) were memorable. 2 stars because the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice and the food wasn't terrible. Fix the issue with the drinks and it could be a much improved situation. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Convenient water station but cups way too small and flimsy and water was room temperature. Also, no ice?! - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Food was okay and some of the prices are a bit more than I have seen for Peruvian food, 2 stars is mostly due to the fact that I was overcharged for food which is a disappointment since they added my extra side dish as an appetizer which could not be eaten (it was disgusting) so be sure to check your receipt when they are tallying it up since you can't trust their staff to put in a simple order correctly. Went to the one in Howard county. Chicken is the only thing they did right but they wouldn't give extra yellow sauce since the containers are tiny. Rice was hard and inedible. Wouldn't recommend coming here since there are better Peruvian places. read more

Love this place. Arepas are delicious. Lots of flavor. Sides are yummy. Sauces are on point. Oh and love the soup. It has lots of chicken. read more

Chicken + Whiskey - Chicken Arepa, chicken soup, coleslaw - Peruvian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Fantastic food. No criticisms. The rotisserie chicken is cooked perfectly and so tasty. Plenty of sides to choose from. They all pair well with the chicken, but also, the arepas are fantastic too. This is an easy option for gluten-free people or people in a rush because most of the food can be prepared very quickly. read more

The food was incredible BUT, I placed my order through GrubHub and while it was quickly delivered, it was incomplete. I tried to call the restaurant and GrubHub but neither one replied. I spent almost $90 for a large food order and only received 1/3 of it. I can say the Borracho wrap, whole chicken and plantain chips are delicious. I don't know how the rice, yuca or guasacaca and chips taste. I'm hoping this can be resolved soon. read more

The speciality drinks on the menu were way too sweet for me, but the staff members were really nice and I also appreciated the open air/ open restaurant set up. If they spruced up the cocktail menu a bit, this place has a lot of potential to be great. read more