Parking: There is plenty of parking right outside of the store. Service: I went the previous night before since coming from out of town and the service and food was amazing. I wasn't sure if I wanted chicken or shrimp. The young lady let us try both to see which one we wanted to pick for our bowl. I came back the next day because the food was so good and bought a slice of cake. 10/10 When I'm back in town, I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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It's ok not bad actually very tasty on some days just depends on the mood of the cook I will say. Because I had it when it was good and when it was bad. read more

Insanity. I don't even like rice as much but god damn. I get the steak and shrimp burrito. I ordered ONLINE, and the portions and food were still immaculate. Couldn't even finish my burrito because I had to stop and write this review because that's how god damn good this is. read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Amazing FOod!!!! Omgggggg make you want to slap your momma and yourself. Food so good I almost bit my cheeks trying to eat it so fast! Let's talk about the taste! Superb!!!!! Flavorful!!! Super yummy! The quantity: Very filling! You get a lot for what you pay! The price: Standard price. Just about what you expect to pay for a Peruvian chicken spot. Except there food is sooooo good it's worth every penny and even more! Very mixed menu. They have a lot of options to choose from. Literally everything in there is good. The customer service is on point and the lines move very fast. Thank me later read more

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I was pleasantly surprised when my friend brought me here. Think Chicken Fiesta, but MUCH better! They've got gyros and salmon and fajitas and quesadillas as well as rotisserie chicken, yucca and plantains. I got the salmon, and it was delicious. They've also got ice cream, and everything is priced pretty reasonably. This is my new secret jam. read more

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Can't say anything bad about this place. It's like chipotle+. The people are much more friendly though since they are making your entire meal. Way bigger portions than the competition. Inside is super welcoming, bright, and plenty of room to bring a friend. Will Be back read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - Chicken Burrito bowl with everything - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Sometimes it's good sometimes not. This time it was not any good. Plantains were over ripe.

The place is clean and well structured but the food was not that good, no flavor on the chicken or sides. We thought it was going to be similar to chicken fiesta but it was lower quality. read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - The menu - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Family chicken meal is good. Well seasoned chicken and the food was ready quick. I would definitely order here again.

I feel as if this place does not like the black community but wants to operate in a place that's heavily populated with black people. Been here twice and every time they have a look of disgust. The food is decent really no flavor but the quantity is good. The older lady in there is the worst... I told her I didn't want something but decided to put it on there any way. If I didn't pay for it, she was going to stick her hand in my food to take it out. read more

I went during the first days of opening where they offered 50% of the menu so it was packed. Considering the crowd, I believe they moved fairly quickly. There is reggaetón playing, colorful walls and food that fills your soul. The employees were friendly and remained upbeat through the busy rush. Needs improvement: They will need to adopt some type of name/ticket system to properly keep track of orders rather than just memory. I received my food right away, but for those who order food that might need extra preparation, it got a little confusing. They forgot my mom's order after she paid because they ended up serving someone with the same order who had ordered/paid after her. It was not intentional & they offered to give her some extra food as an apology. Better organization will easily fix this. I really enjoyed my food and look forward to trying more next time I'm visiting family. The prices and portions are reasonable like a fast casual place. The charbroiled chicken is tender, juicy and seasoned so well. The fried rice is cooked perfectly with a good balance of vegetables. The yucca is crispy and flavorful; it may require a little salt depending on your preference. read more

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They completely lack attention to detail, buyer beware I will never eat here again because they consistently mess up

Good food always fresh(when I go) great daily deals. A Can't miss! To be honest, I can't wait for them to open a franchise or the south side of town because I literally drive all the way across town for their food especially the salmon bowl that wasn't even on the menu until I kept asking for it lol (real talk) read more

if I could give this 0 stars, best believe I would. Me and my husband tried this spot for the first time because we heard the lamb chops were highly favored...they left a lasting impression and it wasn't from the food. There's no reason we should be waiting for 50 mins and we're watching everyone that came in after us and placing a lamb chop order and getting their food first. They Don't have an efficient system of knowing who ordered what and the service is trash and they move with NO sense of urgency... we won't be coming back! read more

Food is good and fresh I usually do the bowl with cilantro rice bout 12$ sometimes staff is not very friendly but service is good and fast

The shrimp nachos were really good for take out food! Shrimp was cooked and seasoned well. The nacho chips were not the best but they did the job. I'd go back again! read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - nachos in a styrofoam container - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The chicken here is so good. I like getting the white meat rotisserie 1/2 chicken with fries and mixed vegetables. They really do give you a lot of fries. The total comes out to about $13-$15 but the meal is worth it. Great service every time I go at least once a week. read more

The service is so so. They are always busy. The one thing I recommend is the gyro. It's delicious and freshly made.

We're good. DC Charcoal Chicken opened today. I walked in and was warmly greeted. I sat down to peruse the menu. Too many options. This will clearly require return visits. Today I opted for the Philly Steak & Cheese, with a side of Fries. To go. I drove straight home & sampled the fries. Very unremarkable fries. On to the Philly Steak & Cheese. Quite good; I wouldn't mind repeating that. The store was clean (as one might expect on opening day.) Personnel were all friendly. Parking in the rear is easy and ample. read more

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This is my go to restaurant near my job and they haven't not disappointed me yet. Working in a food desert I'm so glad this place opened because I was tired of Bojangles. This walk-in restaurant specializes in carry-out but they have a few tables if you want to dine in. I have tried the fiesta potatoes which are delectable. The quesadilla is amazing it has the perfect ratio of chicken to cheese. I also like the carne asada and shrimp tacos. My coworkers usually get the steak bowl, salad with chicken, ceviche or plantains. I would recommend this for anyone traveling down 9mile road who is tired of eating McDonald's or BoJangles. read more

I'm so glad that this restaurant opened on the East End of town. It's a welcome addition to the area I. The newly renovated shopping center next to Walmart. I am a big fan of the beef/steak tacos. The portion sizes are on point and make you feel as though your money is well spent. I have eaten here about 5-6 times since they opened and they have yet to disappoint! read more

I ordered the shrimp wrap. It was delicious... seasoned very well. I felt like it should have came with fries for the price, but I guess these are pandemic prices. This is more of a carryout, quick bite to eat type of place... not really a restaurant read more

Great value! Omg they do not skimp on portion size here and thankfully, they don't skimp on flavor and quality of their food either. We came to get takeout on a Thursday evening for dinner and there was a line. Quite busy but the line moved pretty quickly. I got a quarter white meat chicken and a side of rice and pinto beans and green beans. Easily made this into two meals. For both of us, food and out to about $20! What a steal. Definitely found our regular Peruvian chicken joint in Richmond. Highly recommended read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides white meat green beans and black beans and rice - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Horrible Service. I was told it would be a 10 mins wait, I ended up waiting 20 mins. When I finally spoke up after 20 mins that I needed my food, the guy behind the register acted like he didn't understand me and then went in the back and hid until my food came out 5 mins later. Food was trash too. My fried trout was rubberized and dry and inedible after all that wait. My husband didn't think it his was very good either. Won't be going back or recommending it to anyone. read more

It's very dissatisfying knowing that a majority of your customer base is African Americans but the service you provide and how you provide it is based off looks. I just witness someone get the same order, a bowl, with a full/healthy spoon of corn and pico. When it came to my bowl, it was a quarter of a spoon for same toppings. It's very disheartening and disappointing knowing I spend my hard earned money just to get service/treated a certain way bc of skin color or how I look. I expect the same portions as the next person, knowing that I'm spending the same amount of money as them. it's maddening knowing that you can't support local businesses because they'll treat you how they feel at the current moment. Okay food, terrible employees. I hope you guys will find this post usefully and do better by your customers in the future. read more

There chicken is not all that it could be Little better. I have to try other things on the menu still. The cilantro rice is good I would definitely get that. Veggie are good. The staff is also really nice. They notice you right away! Great customer service. read more

Chicken sub was very small the employee acted as if the couldn't understand anything any of the customers said to them the shrimp was old it was just bad experience read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - Now what am I supposed to do with a sub this small ‍ - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I had been craving fried fish and happened to chance on their menu that had fried fish as an option. I was skeptical due to it being a "chicken" place bit they actually had a lot of other options! The fish was pretty good for a place that doesn't particularly specialize in seafood. It was a good portion for a good price! I got the two piece fried catfish with fries and plantains. The fries were a bit soggy but the plantains were a delicious treat after my fish and fries! I would definitely go again. read more

Standing in here RIGHT NOW waiting 15 mins plus when chicken is your speciality! And there is no line. But you don't have chicken ready. And your customer service is lacking. I'm too irritated to be eloquent about this. Sit down restaurant times in a fast good place . read more

I kind of picked this place out of a hat because I noticed they allowed dine in. I was not disappointed. The chicken was fresh, hot and full of flavor. They also offered things like quesadillas, tacos, and salads. There were plenty of sides to choose from that all looked delicious. The place was very roomy and the people dining in were not crowding each other. I definitely recommend this place. read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - Lunch special 1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides $5.99 - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Past this place e a few times and decided to give it a shot. I love tacos so that's what I ordered. The chicken tacos were outstanding! The best I've had on the East Coast so far! Lots of meat and full of flavor like I like them! Like Arnold says, "I'll be back"! read more

I love Peruvian chicken and I love Chicken Fiesta, but this place is close to my house so I decided to give it a try. I was craving a fully loaded quesadilla but their quesadilla didn't have quite everything I was looking for. I took a risk and asked for a modification, their beef fajitas on a quesadilla, add jalapeños. To my delight, the manager obliged and said it'd be a few minutes. He only charged me for a quesadilla, which I appreciated but didn't expect! Haven't tried it yet, but pics below and it doesn't look like I was skimped! Great customer service will always have me going back, especially during these times! read more

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Food was good full of flavor and fresh. I ordered the chicken quesadilla for myself, the chicken burrito bowl and chicken tenders for my girls. I will be returning to try different items read more

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I have enjoyed going to DC Charcoal Chicken for over 2 years but that ended on Sunday, June 26, 2022. My wife and I always order the Carne Asada and the Lamb chops. The cost used to be 15.99 and 17.99, respectively. The Carne Asada had 2 pieces of beef and the Lamb had 4 chops. When we went to order our food on 6/26/22, we noticed there were price increases. The Carne Asada was now 17.99 and the Lamb was 20.99, which was not a problem. We expected something like this because of the economy but we love the food. Once we received our food, we realized that there was only 1 piece of steak for the Carne Asada (when there used to be 2), and 3 Lamb chops (when there used to be 4). We were shocked. We inquired about the reduction in the meat as the gentleman who was serving us smiled and said, " things are expensive". As that did not speak to the reduction in meat, we felt cheated. Price increases understood, but the reduction in the portions of meat is inexcusable, as it undermines the rationale for the price increase. I have resolved that shenanigans like this will undercut profits because faithful customers like myself and my wife will find other options. I did not appreciate feeling cheated by having to pay more for less in a restaurant. However, unlike the supermarkets I do have a choice in this situation. Save your money and dine elsewhere. read more

Don't usually write reviews, but when you this food made me wanna dance, I mean it, I ordered the Steak bundle, with a side of yuca. The dipping sauces are perfect, everything is 100 hundred percent worth every bit of the 18 dollars I payed for both dishes, heck i'd pay much more than that. well worth it, please try. read more

Yucca was sooo dry yet chewy?? My chicken was too. I wanted to try something new because chicken fiesta is my go too. I think if you're trying to decide between the 2.. go for chicken fiesta read more

DC Charcoal Chicken - 1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides - Peruvian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great food, not quite as good as local favorite Chicken Fiesta but I appreciate that the portions are generous here. Unlike Chicken Fiesta, the Quesadilla was substantial and filled me up. read more

Food was good just a bit bland and not as great as I expected. Food wasn't hot just a bit above room temperature and there wasn't a lot of options for toppings or anything. Fried rice was a bit greasy but otherwise good. read more

Music WAY too loud. You can't hear them when they call your order and can't understand them if you could hear them. Their "Philly", which is actually pictured as a Philly, with cheese whiz, is NOT a Philly but a plain steak and cheese with minimal steak and NO flavor. Also had a quesadilla which had enough grease dripping from it to lube a semi truck!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!! read more

The food is excellent and while it wasn't very busy, they were very quick. I had a huge issue with the volume of the music, it was almost unbearable and I could hardly hear what the woman was saying to me, let alone the person I was having lunch with. It's even louder in the bathroom, almost ear splitting. If you want to eat here, get it to go to avoid having to down some headache medicine when you leave. read more