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    El Pollo Sabroso

    4.1 (112 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Danielle A.

    This place is the bomb! We were walking around, looking for a late night bite and stumbled upon this absolute gem. The chicken was succulent and flavorful. The sopa was so warm and comforting. Prices are reasonable and serving sizes are healthy. Definitely stop by!

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    Adam T.

    I love this spot! Delicious yuca fries and rice pilaf. The chicken is out of this world. The ambiance is friendly and warm, with fast service. This is a great place for dine in or take out. Well worth a visit!

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    Taylor S.

    I've been OBSESSED with Pascado frito lately and have been going to many restaurants in the DMV to find the best one. This is definitely in my top 3 (I can't decide to place it #2 or #3) however since I did order through Uber eats, I'm positive that if I ordered and dine in at the restaurant while it's hot and fresh it would be #2 EASILY! I will have to go in for another shot but even for delivery it was amazing!

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    Sara D.

    Went here with a friend and loved it! I've never had Peruvian chicken and really wanted to try out this place. The yucca was my favorite part. It tasted like a potato, but the white sauce with it was so tasty! The chicken and rice were good too. The green sauce was nice, but a bit too spicy if you're not great with spices. Still liked it though, just couldn't have a lot of it. The horchata was refreshing as well. Overall, I will be back! Quick and efficient! They also have pupusas if you want some.

    Pupusas, and the Half Chicken with yuca and salad

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    Food is very good, place is clean and spacious. The chicken 1/2 with 2 sides was a great deal and came out fast. 10 out of 10.

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    This is the place you want to go. Half chicken two sides for like 12 dollars. And delicious. This is the spot.

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    Delicious half-chicken at a great price and was ready quickly. I look forward to going back

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    Thank you for the review! Will definitely take your notes!

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    The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

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    What an awesome "stumbled upon" discovery!…read more I was in Dupont and wasn't even particularly ready for lunch yet when the music coming from here called me in. The reggae music was giving me all of the good vibes, so out of curiosity I headed down the steps. Once inside, I discovered a cozy and casual little taco spot with some great offerings and a warm staff. I took a quick look at the menu and decided on a fish taco and a jerk chicken taco, with a Hawaiian shaved ice to-go. The tacos were actually pretty sizeable and at a reasonable price point. I love the fish taco, but the jerk chicken in the other taco was a little dry to me that day. Either way, I enjoyed my food and was GEEKED out when I walked out with my shaved ice. Loved everything about this place and will definitely return in the future!

    Tasty Hawaiian flavors served up in a convenient taco…read more I ordered the Crispy Sesame Tofu taco and the Jerk Chicken taco. The tofu was deliciously crispy and would be easily enjoyed by even the avid meat lover. I also enjoyed the jerk chicken taco though it seemed to lack the mango salsa that was listed which is what caught my eye. Just a few pieces of mango, no salsa. Service is friendly. Limited seating inside. Floors were in need of a good cleaning and the interior had an overall dingy look. Despite the short comings, I would still recommend.

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    This was the valentine's day 2026 stop. I had no idea it was in the area it was, but alas, we made…read morethe trek from lowly ballston anyway. After parking in the Giant parking garage (decent price), we walked the few blocks to the restaurant. We spotted it with the poster sign hanging up on the outer walls. Inside you head up the stairs and you're greeted by the host stand. We checked in and got our table, right at the window (hellya). There was a rose and a candle on the table (vday vibes) and we also received a vday specials menu. We landed on queso fundido to start and a cocktail each: prickly pear marg for her, a viva mexico for me. After fundido'ing it up, we ordered our entrees. We're simple folks it was a 2 carne asada tacos, 1 al pastor taco, 1 pescado taco, and 1 chicken quesadilla. Unfortunately we weren't bold enough to try the insectos. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great. You can pay your tab via Toast for no additional fee which was convenient. There are two, single use bathrooms in there too. Overall, solid spot.

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    Taqueria Al Lado

    4.3(67 reviews)
    3.3 miH Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

    Years ago, behind U Street Music Hall (RIP), there used to be a taco spot in a row home called El…read moreChilango. It used to be the spot for me and my friends to grab a quick bite and everything about it was exceptional: who can say no to super affordable yet authentic street tacos served on paper plates. Sadly, it closed. Last night, I think I stumbled across a taco spot to finally take the wheel from our dearly missed El Chilango. Taqueria Al Lado is very no frills and a tiny spot, but it has tacos that make your heart sing. My friend recommended the Al Pastor so I got that with a chicken taco as well. Both were super flavorful, fatty, but really fresh and well balanced. The key here is simplicity and they do it perfectly. Each taco was about $4 or $5 if I remember correctly, so it's a great spot to grab food if you're trying to ball on a budget. We got the guac, too, which was good but not life changing; the fresh chips, however, were spot on. As far as service goes, we went on a Friday and it was super busy, but there were plenty of servers if we needed something (just had to be vocal). I will definitely be coming back!

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    Taqueria Al Lado - Heated porch seating. We sat at the bar.

    Heated porch seating. We sat at the bar.

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    4.3(51 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    The patio is nice on those warmer days. Drinks, food, and people watching. I've been to many of…read morethese types of places in DC. Sophisticated tacos were good but smaller. My half of chicken was ok. Just grilled and needed lots more seasoning and maybe a side should come with it. The trio was good. The drinks I had weren't strong enough. They had just introduced the toast software so there were plenty of glitches but they more than made up for all of the problems. Much appreciated!

    First time ordering from Bartaco. Decided to go in and place a takeout order of two rice bowls,…read morechips and guacamole. The service was very friendly. The hostess greeted me and asked if I'd ever been to the restaurant before. She directed me to the back counter where I was able to review the menu and place my order. The server at this register was also very nice. I liked the texture of the rice bowls and everything was cooked well. However, the portions for everything were smaller than I expected for the price. Bartaco offers items with mushrooms, falafel, and cauliflower. However I think it would be great if they could offer something with tofu as there is not a protein option for vegans. The chips and guacamole were decent but nothing special. Interesting that the chips come as large pieces instead of as individual chips. I'd maybe stop in again if I was nearby but I'm not sure I'm eager to return.

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    Happy hour ciprihana (something like that) refreshing drink

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