Ordered pickup via uber eats bc I was craving some Peruvian chicken. The service was fast and prompt and it was ready sooner than expected, which was great. I got a pupusa, which was sooo delicious, as well as a half chicken, rice, and yucca. I also got a side of beans bc I love the beans here as well read more

Hey just to let you guys know not to come here go to the one at Mount Pleasant way better and more portion I order a steak and cheese today and I got my sandwich ready to eat and when look inside my food I see that there more cheese then actually meat I was very upset with my order it was all uncovered in cheese no steak inside for real. read more

El pollo sabroso is a very authentic hole in the wall restaurant located in a nice neighborhood near Target, Marshall's, and Lidl. Most servers speak Spanish so it may be useful to have some Spanish handy when ordering. The food was decent. It was fresh and very hot when I received it, but it was satisfying to see the cheese pull of the queso lol. The pupusa itself wasn't very flavorful, but when I paired it with the two sauces they gave me, it gave it an extra kick of flavor. My friend was satisfied with her 3 steak tacos, as they filled her up by the end of our lunch date. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - 2 Pollo con Queso Pupusas - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was delicious, music was great, and the service was excellent. Fries were super fresh and chicken was juicy and sauce was bomb. 10 outta 10! read more

Love the tasty YUM chicken with yucca...and their homemade green sause is a huge MUST MUST for me.. I love to dip chicken & yucca in the verdi sause...I order a huge container to bring home! Counter person is always kind and welcoming. Usually..I am the only non-Spanish speaker in this modest YUMMY place.. I get a whole chicken with 2 yucca side and a tub of green sause to bring back home to Alexandria Virginia! read more

I ordered a 1/4 chicken meal with dark meat (the only way to go honestly). I asked for plantains and rice on the side, an extra side of black beans and two pupusas. The pork pupusa was amazing as well as the plantains and beans. The rice and chicken could have been a bit more flavorful but I still enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the combination of the green spicy sauce and the sweet white sauce. So delicious when dipped with a pupusa. I paid $16 for all of this which is super reasonable for the amount of food. This is definitely enough for two meals (for me). The man taking my order up front was friendly, patient, and helpful. I'll def visit again to try more of the menu. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Revuelta Pupusas Frijoles con Queso Pupusas Frijoles 1/4 pollo Arroz Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One street off the main drag and a few storefronts down is this underappreciated gem. Most everyone seems to come here to order the roast chicken. Personally, I was hoping for pollo saltado but they don't serve it and so I settled on the chicken and chorizo combination plate instead. This was one of those times when Plan B turned out even better! The chicken was good, tender, nicely seasoned, juicy...but the CHORIZO was the real star! If you know Mexican or even Portuguese style chorizo, you'll have to erase that from your thinking. This chorizo is made of seasoned ground pork (?) split lengthwise and grilled to perfection. It's much leaner and not cured. It was delicious! I'd return just for this dish. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Chorizo & chicken combo plate - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was amazing and fresh. I really enjoyed every part of this meal. I'm a sucker for authentic pupusas and this place didn't dissapoint. I will definitely keep this book marked for the future and eat here again. Everything was fresh and well packaged. read more

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Some of the BEST and most authentic Latin American food in the DMV. Their fresh pupusas are INSANE (especially when you have them fresh!). Definitely recommend supporting some of the only authentic Latin American cuisine in DC! read more

SO GOOD. We happened on this place on our way to another restaurant. The Peruvian chicken was seasoned exceptionally well. I got the black beans n rice, which were quite tasty. We also had the lomo saltado and it was amazing. The yuca is cooked well and it's delicious. If you weren't careful, you'd walk right by the place. We went right back the following week to test if it was a fluke. It was not. Just as delicious the next time! read more

Waste of money on this food. They can't even fry yucca right. The rice is too dry as well read more

El Pollo Sabroso - a close up of a meal in a styrofoam container - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ordered take out from here and the food was ready pretty quickly. We a couple orders of rotisserie chicken, it was great. The yuca and plantains were cooked very well. Would def go back again. My only 2 complaints are very small. I didn't like the rice but Im a bit picky when it comes to rice. The other thing is the green sauce had great flavor but was very watery, which is a real shame bc it was hard to eat. read more

I've stopped through El Pollo Sabroso the last few times I've been in Columbia Heights and will probably keep it in regular rotation. This place is easy to overlook and has an unassuming interior. I have to agree with many others that the service has never been particularly friendly, but the cashier has never been rude, either. As far as cleanliness, it's hit or miss. The last time I was here, they didn't clean either of the dirty tables the whole time I was there (which was a while, as I was having a really leisurely lunch). And this will sound like a strange comment, but I've never been in a place with so many flies. It's really kind of unnerving... That said, the yucca fries are absolutely perfect and delicious, and if you don't order them, you are all types of missing out. As a general rule, I have always found their chicken to be a bit on the dry side, but not so much as to turn my smile upside down. The sauces are EXCELLENT, especially the white one, which goes great with both chicken and yucca. The green sauce has a kick of peppercorn, but it isn't overpowering. They also have Jarritos, which is the only kind of pop (or "soda," if you must) that I not only find tolerable but actually like. Wherever Jarritos is found, so am I! I would rate it four stars, but the cleanliness and service ding the restaurant for me. Regardless, j know I'll be back again to snap up more yucca fries and figure out what's in the white sauce and order a gallon of it to take home! read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Chicken sandwich with yucca fries, green and white sauce - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Found a chicken bone in my beef torta Mexicana. NEVER AGAIN. Also, as a Peruvian, there was nothing Peruvian in that place. And it was overpriced. Zero stars. read more

2.5 rounded up to three. Second trip and I can now say it's mediocre at best. Maybe I'm spoiled by the great chicken houses of arlington. Sauce was some watery runny mess lacking flavor or viscosity. I asked for my fries and yucca crispy and instead got unsalted undercooked fries, and half of the yucca cooked with the other half undercooked. Chicken was obviously not fresh since some of the edges of the white meat had started to dry out a little bit. Save yourself the trouble and just keep walking. The one in Mt. Pleasant gets better write ups, maybe I'll go there? read more

Love love love this place. I was with four other teachers who were craving Latin food, and this was the perfect place to enjoy each other's company as well as enjoy delicious food. The menu includes a plethora of options so your cravings will be satisfied. Now, I've always ordered fried whole fish from restaurants that offer them so I knew exactly what I wanted. For $11, you can get a fried whole fish!! And it comes with rice and salad. I didn't want the dressing on my salad but I ended up enjoying it actually. As far as the fried fish, it was what I expected. It was a bit fishy (if that makes sense), but I still devoured it. The wait wasn't too long and there was a good amount of people coming and ordering to go. I cannot wait for my partner to come back with me to try this place out. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Fried whole fish! - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I absolutely love coming here for a quick lunch or dinner. I always get the half chicken (or whole chicken if I'm splitting with people - it's a better deal) and a side(s) of yuca. It's some of the best Peruvian chicken I've had in the DMV, comparable only to Don Pollo. The chicken always comes out quick which is definitely appreciated when I'm hungry. It's seasoned consistently every time which matters to me when it comes to places like this. The sauces are great, especially the green sauce which I find to be spicier than most other chicken spots. My favorite part however is the yuca fries. Their sometimes a little inconsistent with them, they can be extremely crispy at times (jackpot!) or a little mushier, but always tasty. I definitely recommend this place to anyone walking by and in the mood for a quick bite. They have ample seating but since I live so close I always get take-out. In general, I see most people placing to-go orders and it seems more of a take-out spot than anything. read more

I love grabbing a quick and easy lunch or dinner here. The menu is nicely extensive so you're always able to try out new items but of course, my go to is their chicken with yuccas. I find their yuccas to be the best in town because it's always fresh and crispy. I've tried a other items like their shrimp which tastes amazing with their white sauce, beef soup and their fried whole fish. My mom loves their fried tilapia that she can actually finish the entire thing all by herself - yeah....thanks for sharing mom! Service is always fast, efficient and friendly so I've never felt dismissed if I felt like I needed to request for things like additional sauces. They're all incredibly consistent with the food production which is why I continuously return. Do yourself a favor and give this place a shot. You'll thank me later. read more

My FAVORITE Peruvian chicken spot in the area! I used to live right down the street, so I've eaten here A LOT. Most of the time, I would order for pick up and my food was always ready in the amount of time they told me it would take. Not the biggest space, but you never really have to worry about not having a table when dining in. They have a couple of TVs that usually show soccer matches or some type of Latin American programming. The chicken is always on point, but a delicious alternative that I get from time to time, is their Torta Mexicana. It's essentially a steak sandwich with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. So good! read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Torta Mexicana w/ fries! - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As much as I come here for lunch I will never be back ! The cashier is rude and had the nerve to question me if I paid for something I just purchased from her like you have to be kidding me AND asked to see my receipt !!! What I will not do is steal a 1.29 Gatorade and after she reviewed my receipt did not apologize for accusing me of stealing! Also, this place is filled with flys guess it's the season for heat & flys but they need better management ! Flys are walking around like customers disgusting It's several establishments around Columbia heights whose food is just as good if not better along with better customer service. read more

I had made an order through Grubhub and found an adjustable leg for a shelf which was melted and looked cooked within my Wife's Grill Chicken Salad. We called to speak to a manager and/or supervisor they put me on a hold and hung up. When we attempted to call back they ignored my calls until I had to switch to another number for them to answer. They first acted oblivious of this issue without any remorse, then accused me of lying saying they don't make Grill Chicken Salads when I Cleary ordered it and receieved it. I will be reporting this to the health inspector as well as tell all to be careful with this restaurant and always inspect your food. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - found an adjustable leg for a shelf which was melted and looked cooked within my Wife's Grill Chicken Salad. - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I walked past Chipotle, which had a line winding all the way through the restaurant, to get here. On my way back home I saw the line again and thought, "suckers!!" I got the quarter chicken dark with fried yuca, it also comes with a little salad. Don't chose between yuca and fried plantains! I got an order of fried plantains as well and my total, with tax and the plastic bag, was $8.05. The chicken was delicious, perfectly seasoned and juicy, though the fried yuca was hit or miss. Some pieces were dry and tough, others were moist and exactly what I expected from the rave reviews. It was later in the evening and the place wasn't crowded, so I wouldn't be surprised if these had sat around a while. The plantains on the other hand were amazing. I'll be going back just for those as a snack. Get extra green sauce, you'll need it! read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Quarter chicken dark combo with yuca and an order of fried plantains. - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Conveniently located around the corner from Target, El Pollo Sabroso has a steady stream of takeout customers and families stopping for a bite on their way home from errands. My husband had the roasted half-chicken, which he said was "moist and flavorful." The vegetarian choices are sparse: I had the horchata, a couple loroco pupusas, and some beans and rice. Nothing spectacular, but they were cheap and filling. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food plus the service could use some flavor. I ordered a steak sandwich with no cheese to find the taste blend too much for me. As I was in there: the crude girl behind the counter blurted out some kind of sexual fanticy of hers. Nothing about it made sense to me and wasn't called for. read more

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Went to this place today, it was utterly delicious! The yucca that they served was the best I ever tasted! The green and white sauce was awesome! I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was huge! When I first purchased the meal, I was surprised at the price; when I received the food, it was well worth the money. The reason I have it 4/5 stars is because the chicken was dry. Other than that, the food was great and would definitely go back. Ps: The waiter was a cutie! Lol read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Yucca and chicken sandwich. - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food is on point but plastic fork and knife with steak though? Invest some money on steak knives and fork. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my favorite place to go to for chicken and yuca. The chicken is moist and just the right amount of spice, not too salty. I am sure the sauces have names but I only know it as green sauce/yellow sauce and their recipe is amazing. read more

El Pollo Sabroso is my favorite post-game meal after a soccer game at Bell Field around the corner. I always get 1/4 chicken with fried yucca. Did you know that I had never tried yucca frita until my first time at Pollo Sabroso a few years ago? Well I LOVE IT NOW!! The place is super no frills (borderline dirty). The check out people could be friendlier, but they are efficient. The price is right (around $7 for a big plate of food), and the flavors can be inconsistent. On my most recent trip, the yucca was cut way too thick, so the inside is barely cooked and has a weird texture. It may just be a personal preference, but I prefer the smaller pieces. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go to Pollo Sabroso, but when I'm in the hood it gets the job done. read more

Made a order and the fries weren't added to the combo when it was paid for and the guy refused to wait her give me a refund and kept hanging up worst customer service read more

Finally, I had something to compare El Pollo Rico to. And here's my conclusion: Skin: Better seasoned and crispier at Rico. One point Rico. Chicken: Much more moist and delicious at Sabroso. One point Sabroso. Sides: Actually come with your whole chicken at Sabroso and they include fried yuca, fries or rice. Hell yes, for fried yuca. Sabroso takes the lead. Sauces: At Rico the green sauce is grainy pureed, whereas Sabroso is creamy and much more flavorable and spicy. Another point Sabroso. Drink: Rico had canned Inca Cola, Sabroso had plastic bottled Inca. I much prefer soda out of the can. Rico, you win. Prices: Because of the sides coming with, definitely more for your buck at Sabroso. Chalk up another for Sabroso on the chalkboard. Location: Living in Columbia Heights, without a car, Sabroso is a clear winner. Albeit my experiences didn't differ by much, my *overall* Peruvian chicken experience was clearly best had at El Pollo Sabroso, but I highly recommend both places. read more

Hidden gem in Columbia Heights. The chicken and green sauce is to die for. Always go for the yucca fries with the white sauce as well. Simple, no frills place with authentic, delicious food. read more

Having lived in Northern Virginia for ages, I was absolutely spoiled for choice in polla a la brasa restaurants. However, I've been seriously disappointed with the options in D.C. It's hard to find, and the options - especially downtown - are overpriced and mediocre. Enter Pollo Sabroso. It's cheap, it's authentic, and it's delicious. You can walk out of the restaurant satiated for under $10. The chicken is tender and oh-so flavorful, and the yucca is perfectly cooked. Everything else on the menu is pretty outstanding, too. Try the sandwiches if you want something a little different, but still delicious and filling. Pollo Sabroso's one failing? The horchata. However, I've yet to have good horchata anywhere in D.C.! read more

The worst Peruvian chicken by way of El Salvador. I will not go back. Save the aggravation and take the bus to Crisp and Juicy.

Lucky to have this place near our apartment. Quick, delicious, and reasonable priced food. Really really good chicken! sides are good, I like rice, fries, and plantain. If you like shrimp I recommend grilled shrimp with rice. It is YUMMY! We are regulars now usually take out. Eating in is fine just plastic forks and knifes are not that great. read more

Totally bad service! they served me burnt food. I wasted my money. This is one portion of my order (see picture of burnt plantain). Every time I come here, they also do not give me a fork, napkins when I order food for pick up. I'm not coming here again! read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Burnt plantains- gross - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Their food got me sick! TWICE. I wouldnt recommend going there. Sure the food is affordbale but at what expense! I'm a generally positive person (take a look at my other reviews) but I cannot stand for the food quality at this place. TWO of my other friends who tried out thise place got sick as well!! You've been warned! read more

I knew I was in for a treat when I realized I was the only English speaker in the restaurant. I decided to not order more than I needed and got the quarter chicken (dark meat, of course) with a side of fried yucca. You also get a salad (and definitely have them top it with their dressing). Everything was incredible. The chicken was moist inside and the skin was super crispy and flavorful. The dressing was creamy. The yucca were perfectly fried and better than any I have ever had. You get a side of green sauce (kind of like a tomatillo) and a side of the same sauce they use for the dressing. All of this goodness brought to you be the low price of 5 and change. Hallelujah. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Quarter chicken - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was in the mood for Peruvian chicken, and I didn't really want to bike all the way out to Virginia to try El Pollo Rico or Super Pollo. So after a little poking around on Yelp, I decided to give Sabroso a try. We had spent pretty much the entire day on our bikes, so we were tired and hungry. We made our way up the hill, called a few friends, and went in. This place doesn't exactly have décor as a priority, but when it comes to good food, neither do I. Three people decided to split a whole chicken, rice, beans, and plantains, and the fourth got a quarter chicken with chorizo. This ended up being a massive quantity of food, and we were all a bit intimidated by the overflowing trays we brought back to our table. The chicken was delicious--moist and well-seasoned. The skin could have been a little crispier, but it was by no means rubbery. Both the green sauce and the white sauce were very tasty. I thought the green sauce was great, though a few thought it was a little too spicy. The rice was actually surprisingly tasty, and the plantains were everything fried plantains should be. All four of us agreed that we would definitely come back to this place. It's not a fancy meal, but it sure is tasty. read more

Came here with the GF to grab a quick lunch since we were in the neighborhood looking at some apartments. Lunch time was quite busy as there were not enough seats available for all the people coming in. I ordered a half chicken with a side of yucca whereas the gf ordered a pupusa entree. The chicken was a bit dryer than compared to El Pollo Rico or Super Chicken, however it was still good. The skin was also crispy as well. I will say the yucca here was much better than Super Chicken. The pupusas were also quite good and better than I've had elsewhere. Total was about $10 with the Scoutmob deal! Otherwise the total would've been about $15. El Pollo Sabroso is a solid cheap spot and easily found right in Columbia Heights. read more

El Pollo Sabroso - Half chicken with yucca - Latin American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

**3.50 stars** Been here twice now, and have been pretty happy with both visits minus a few details... I can't give El Pollo Sabroso many stars based on the price ($12.00 for a few medium grilled shrimp, fried yucca, and iceberg salad). I miss being able to use the ScoutMob deal. Without it this place is almost not worth it when there are other, much less pricy, places within walking distance; Adam Express being one of them. I have been happy with the seasoning used here. They're pretty well balanced and don't overpower the meats. The sauces for great too, but appear to vary in heat intensity each day. The green sauce is awesome but the first time I had it it pack a little bit of a punch, while the second time it almost knocked me out in the first bite. Not that big of a deal. Just something to be aware of! The first time I had the fried yucca it was so very tender on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. The second time it was a little underdone. This was pretty disappointing after the first experience. If they could get some consistency I would go back for just the yucca on a regular basis. read more