Stopped by Inca Chicken for lunch today, and honestly, it hit all the right notes for a casual yet satisfying meal. The moment you walk in, the aroma of slow-roasted, well-seasoned chicken fills the air--exactly what you want when you're hungry and ready to dig in. I went with the ¼ chicken with two sides--dark meat, beans, and plantains. Everything was cooked perfectly; the chicken was juicy and flavorful, the beans were rich and hearty, and the plantains had that perfect balance of sweetness and caramelization. Simple, but done right. Service was quick, friendly, and even included table service, which was a nice touch for a casual spot. The seating area and restrooms were spotless, which always adds to the experience. If you're in the mood for solid Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, this place is worth a visit. It's a no-fuss, great-tasting meal that delivers on flavor and hospitality. read more

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3.9 - 4.2 rating. We went during lunch and the ambience was nice, server was nice and the drinks was good but could've been a bit stronger. We tried the sushi, ceviche and yuca fries. The apps was a hit we enjoyed them. The entree is what gave the rating rave 3.9 - 4.2 because the food lacked some flavor that would get the taste buds rolling. For two we spent around 100 plus for drinks, apps and entrees. We enjoyed and would come back l! read more

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Great chicken, have ordered multiple times. Out of the 10 or so times, probably had dry/overcooked whole chicken twice. More of a quality issue, than a flavor issue. Would recommend, keep up the great work! read more

Chicken is packed with flavor and very well seasoned. Plantains were delicious. Portions are humongous at a great value

The food is always fresh and tasty. The customer service is amazing too! I love the food and it's affordable. read more

Visited Inca Chicken for a second time wanting to give them the benefit of the doubt and here is the result. The 1/4 chicken I ordered was very dry and greasy. It is 11:15 AM so I thought the chicken would be fresh out of the rotisserie but I guess I got left overs from yesterday. I would not give them a third try. read more

This place is the definition of a cheap but good place that gets the job done. There were a fair assortment of offerings and sizes. I went with the standard 1/4 pound chicken with plantains and yuca fries. Most of their customers must be there for take-out but there are still tables for indoor dining. It's a fairly no-frills place but what did you expect? read more

Inca Chicken - a meal in a styrofoam container - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First order out after our move and with so many Peruvian chicken places around we have this a shot. My wife ordered the lomo saltado and I did 1/2 chicken with yucca fries and rice & beans. The lomo saltado was good. Saucy, a bit of flavor from maybe fresh cilantro, decent beef, and I think the white rice was seasoned slightly (might have just been salt, but like the right amount.) The chicken had a nice, subtle smokiness to it. Now I know for delivery you're not going to keep a crispy skin, but it was hot from the grill. Yucca fries were a good size. Yucca isn't that flavorful, but they were great dipped in the green sauce (a little spicy). Rice & beans were fine. A solid meal and now I think it's a good bar to compare other local chicken places with. read more

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We had the rotisserie chicken, which was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Moist with savory Peruvian spices. We've eaten here several times. It has been consistently excellent, clean, fast service, and friendly staff. Highly recommended! read more

I tried Inca Chicken in Alexandria and was really impressed. I got the half charcoal roasted chicken with fried plantains, beans and rice, plus extra sauce. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor, and the sauces were excellent. The yellow one is creamy and smooth, almost like a ranch, and the green one has a little spice. When you mix them together, it just works perfectly. My wife ordered the fried rice and it was so flavorful and satisfying. We also had the horchata, which was rich with cinnamon and vanilla, and she really enjoyed it. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a great spot for some really good food. read more

The definition of good Peruvian chicken. Although I will say the green sauce is usually spicier and the mayo sauce is less runny Yuca was delicous and perfectly crispy. The chicken breast was HUGE. Great portions at this place Definitely recommend read more

I really love Peruvian food but this place was pretty terrible! I'm a big guy and always hungry. That being said, throwing away food is pretty unusual. The food was dry and flavorless. read more

Good and fast and true to what you expect from a good Inca chicken place. One of my local go to places

They definitely skimmed on the fish for the price. Ceviche de Pescado is $18 and I feel like I got $10 worth of fish. read more

Inca Chicken - Ceviche de Pescado - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Mouth-watering, delicious chicken--some of the best I've ever had. They must use a magical rub. The sides are scrumptious, too. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Highly recommended! read more

This place is nasty. I order food from this restaurant. And I'm so disgusted!!! It was hair in my food TWICE!!! THAT DISTURBING & DISGUSTING . Never again will I eat from this restaurant. was 5 orders and after what we saw, all went to trash. read more

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I was deciding between Emma's Peruvian chicken or Inca. They are both across the street but Emma has higher reviews so I decided what the heck, let me support the one that has 3 stars and give it a try! Chicken - great flavor/what you would expect. I ordered the half chicken. Wasn't extremely juicy or too dry. Sides- got the side of salad and yuca. Salad is a rip off, just cabbage with shredded carrot. Order another side instead. I was hoping the rice on side was Peruvian fried rice but it's just white rice. I'd go back next time for a whole chicken and yuca! read more

Inca Chicken - Half chicken with yuca and salad. Chicken and yuca were great! Salad..ehh - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have come here several times for takeout. The food is good. The wait is ALWAYS long. If you order ahead of time, they'll say your food will be ready in 15 minutes. I've come 30-50 minutes later and end up still waiting for my food. I have lost part or all of my work lunch break because of it. I didn't give up on this place the first time because I wanted to give it a few chances. If you have time to kill then come here because the food is great but if you want food to be done quickly for pickup, you're taking a chance. I highly recommend Kabul Kabob for good food that's ready when they say it will be ready. If this place was realistic about the wait time, then I would avoid going hungry and missing my entire lunch break even though I assumed I planned it out correctly. Bummer. read more

I had the joy of trying this business for the 2nd time. Obviously, the first time I ate a Chicken and the 2nd Time I wanted to try the Chicken Soup. It was great! Had enough Chicken and Vegetables to suffice my hunger! You can always get rice on the side in case it isn't enough. This Soup is great for either sick days or hangovers! Will be back soon! read more

Got to go chicken and sides. Tasty, smoky chicken. Really good fried yucca. Beans and rice also good. Fast friendly service!

Been here multiple times and I cannot get enough of their Delicious yuca fries, chicken, and horchata! The staff is friendly and welcoming.

worst experience ever I was charged 15$ for a meal that was supposed to be 12.99. Unbelievable ambience dirty location and flys where everywhere. 0/10 don't recommend it to anybody. read more

Very good tasty rotisserie chicken. The sauces are the best of any place for some reason the spicy green sauce is just better than other places(just the right spice not overwhelming). The only thing I wish they changed is the styrofoam packing in to go orders as that's what I usually get. It makes the bread on sub and fries soggy. Other than that it's a 5 star in my book. Chicken sandwich is awesome just eat it there instead of to go and put the yellow and green sauce on the sub together, you'll thank me later read more

I have been driving by this place for a while and I decided to try it. They were running a special for 9.99 chicken and fried rice. I asked for that special plus plantains. The take out order came to $19.86, which sounded ok to me. I got my food to go and although it felt a little light, I was in a hurry and unfortunately did not open the container to verify my food before I left the premises or verify the items charged on the receipt. When I got home, there were no plantains as ordered, and my receipt only showed one item (chaufa pollo). I feel that I was conned by being charged almost double for small chicken fried rice. The food was tasty but never again am I returning here. read more

I order take out from here about twice a week. Everything's good! And im Peruvian I'm really picky about my ceviche and lomo saltado, they kill it every time. Ceviches always fresh! I find thats not always the case with mostly chicken places but they never disappoint. read more

One of the best Peruvian style chicken restaurants in the DMV. They served large plump pieces of moist and flavorful rotisserie chicken. The accompanying yellow and green dipping sauces added another layer of creamy and mild spicy goodness. The rice and beans side could have been boring but they also had subtle hints of smokiness and chicken broth. The chicken soup, even on a summer day, was pure deliciousness: potatoes, peas, beans, rice all in a light fresh broth. And we cooled off with real (not pre-prepared) horchata with generous amounts of cinnamon and maranon juice that tasted like a crisp apple and pear combo! Love this casual but delicious treasure right down to the old fashioned diner glass plates. read more

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Delicious chicken, kind and understanding service, everything was great! The best of the best chicken and I definitely recommend everyone to come and visit!! 10/10 recommend the Pollo a la brasa read more

This review is not just about the food, but also how to treat a customer. If you take care of your customers, all else will fall into place. Just look at my other reviews, like of Garaffa's in Fredericskburg, or Virginia BBQ in Manassas (which I heard just closed). You don't have to have the best food to get a great review. The food itself is a solid 3/5. I got myself for lunch a 1/2 chicken with two sides. I chose plaintains and beans. The chicken is just okay, but the plaintains were really sweet (I think they cook these in honey and caramel) and the beans had nice flavor. I also got a Tamarind drink (a change from my usual Horchata). It was really good. The total came out to $13, which is about normal for what I would get at other places. I would try another food item from them again, like a steak and eggs or a Carne asada, just to see if maybe they do other things better. But once again this review isn't about the food, it is how you treat a customer. When I got there I noticed nobody was there, despite it being 11:30 am and at the start of the lunch rush. Well, there was no rush to get me out. The cashier behind the counter was friendly, cute, and knew both Spanish and English. As I do the same (well, not fluently in the former), I tried ordering in Spanish. She smiled and was really flattered that I would try such a thing. Rule #1 in ethnic restaurants, attempt to speak some of the language that is the background of the restaurant. You'll not only be treated better, but also have a better experience. It was out of this experience that I also got the mother of the cashier to come out (she must have heard me), and since I was undecided about my drink, she allowed me to try all the specialty drinks in a small cup (she also rinsed it out too when I was finished with each one). That's how I got the Tamarind. Without what she did, I probably would have taken a chance on the Horchata, but this opportunity was not to be lost. She took full advantage. That's great customer service. She also asked how I knew a good deal of Spanish (I studied Spanish in school, and I mentioned that). They proceeded to talk to me in Spanish a little, and it helped make me feel like even though I was struggling to keep up, they made me valued. There's nothing wrong with trying. The idea that people will laugh at you for not trying is a myth. They want you to try. It shows you're not an "Ugly American" and are embracing of other cultures and ideals. That is also how you get customers like me to come back and try more food from this establishment, even if the food is just okay. read more

Don't waste your money. Order a whole chicken and it took 30+ minutes. The order came incomplete missing yuca and sauces. Never again! They were not even busy! read more

Just another chicken spot. Don't bother going out of your way to try it if you already know of another halfway decent Peruvian restaurant (I can't wait for Edy's Chicken to open back up). The chicken was over seasoned but okay. The yuca was dark and dried out. They are very cheap with their sauces and only give a single cup of green and yellow sauce that lasts for about half the container. In addition to everything being generally overpriced the staff seem unhappy and the atmosphere is dead. The place is clean though. Overall, not high quality Peruvian food and if your making up your mind about where to go, check out a few other places in the area. I wish I had just gone to Chipotle or Cava for lunch. read more

I got delivery from here and was quite good. Chicken has a spice on it that i like, almost a cinnamon flavor. very good. I got the whole chicken with yuca and rice/ beans and maduras. I order here once a week. good stuff. read more

Inca Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have gone to their first location located on Little River Turnpike a handful of times and that one is quite busy and parking isn't that great that you need to pick a ticket in order to first place your order. However, this location is so new that you can just walk in and order directly from the cashier. I came here after working out, so I was starving. I went ahead and ordered a quarter white chicken with a side salad and plantains. The chicken was nice and juicy and the plantains where amazing. My friend got a quarter white with rice and plantains. I would definitely come back after working out as I feel this is probably one of the healthiest meals in the area. I believe they have other things to order on the menu such a steak etc. but I'll have to do that next time. Great location, ample parking, and not as crowded. Woohoo! read more

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Chicken Pollo Restaurant is family-owned and operated and they now have two locations (the original spot is out in Annandale). Their menu offers a selection in Peruvian chicken (1/4 chicken, 1/2 chicken, whole chicken), chicken soup, lomo saltado, anticucho, ceviche, fried rice, and sides (rice, beans, yuca, plantains, fries, tortilla, corn with cheese, etc.). We saw that this place opened up a few months ago, so we decided to stop by for a later lunch. We shared a 1/2 chicken that came with 2 sides (you have a choice between the rice or the salad, and the yucca or the french fries; we opted for the rice and the french fries). The chicken itself was roasted and had the typical seasoning - it was definitely moist, but I just wished the skin was a bit more crispier and the meat a bit more flavorful. The french fries were cooked in old oil, so it had an off taste to them, like chicken tenders of some sort :( The rice was just steamed white rice, but it seemed as if it had a slight garlic hint to it. The servings of aji sauce, even for 1/2 of a chicken, was quite stingy, and we had to request a couple more. It was very thin and watered down, and more mustard-based; however, it was fine with the chicken. The chicken and the sides seem consistent in taste as their Annandale counterpart, and overall, the food was just okay. Staff were friendly, and once you order up at the cashier, they bring out the food for you if you dine-in. There are a good number of tables as well as some booths, and a small lot to park your vehicle. +okay Peruvian chicken +aji was a little watery +stingy on the sauces +avoid the fries (weird after taste) +friendly staff +food is served to you if you dine-in +free parking in small lot +located next to Fratelli read more

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I wasn't impressed at all. Mediocrity at its best. I wouldn't waste my time or money there if I were you. I definitely won't be going again

One of the best Peruvian chicken places around Alexandria! Ordered whole chicken and two sides- yuca and rice. Chicken is very flavorful and tender. Rice could use more seasoning but not too bad. Horchata was very good too. Been going back to this place since I tried it read more

It's a small, quaint place with a simple menu. We love this chicken place! We always have to get chicken (duh), rice, plantains, yuca, and the steak fries! Let's not forget EXTAR SAUCES We prefer to get it to go. read more

Dried chicken and hard mix pieces of yuca. King Pollo down the street has been consistent on their chicken since day 1. This is always a hit or miss and today it was a miss. read more

Waste of money! I don't know what happened to the Chicken Pollo. It seems that they just changed the name of the business in google so they can take all the credit of Chicken Pollo's review. In Inca Pollo, Chicken texture is like the chicken you can find at wegmans or shoppers... Way too tender for a real Peruvian Chicken. Whenever I placed my order at Chicken Pollo they were so nice to let me choose what part of the chicken I wanted, here they charge extra. Peruvian friends, go somewhere else. read more

Inca Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

New owner I believe went from" chicken pollo" to "inca chicken". Ordered a half chicken today. It was way too salty super moist almost like if they boiled the chicken and they put it to roast. Inside it was uncooked therefore I threw it away, I dont want to deal with food poisoning. The fries, some are soft and some are hard as if they were from yesterday. The salad was fresh but whoever made the mayonnaise added either too much lemon or vinegar. The service and experience was plain nothing special nothing bad either. 1 star, i prefer paying 2 dollars more somewhere else for a better queality chicken. #WeMissYouChickenPollo read more

Though I don't live in Virginia I frequent this side of town a lot to do my grocery shopping at the international supermarkets. I've eaten from Inca quite a few times and each time the food has been delicious. The prices a very reasonable and the staff are always friendly. Though I haven't been there in a while, I would highly recommend if you're craving Peruvian food and are in the area you should absolutely check them out. Dare I say they might be better than Sardis?! I'm not sure if I could even compare the two but this food is delicious and very filling. The service is usually pretty quick but it can be packed on a Friday evening. read more