Enrique was our server and is the best! His attention to detail and service is amazing! If you come…read moreto eat here, you will want to ask to be seated with him as your server. The food was well prepared and is always great! Honestly, the food is great, but the service is the cherry on top and makes the experience wonderful.

Everything I've had here is so good! Their ceviche is to die, and the lomo saltado is my favorite…read moreI've ever had. Everyone there is so nice and helpful.

Food is good. It has an authentic taste to their dishes…read more Service is ok..... Ambiance is very adequate and clean. Try the chicharrón...its good!

Great place for roast chicken and sides.ive had it about 10 times at least. Really similar to…read moreSardi's. Last night I got- Meal for 6 (1 1/2 chickens) with- Plantains 2 macaroni Mashed potato's 2 yuca 4oz Extra special sauce Crema

I was looking for a quick place for lunch and the siren call of Peruvian chicken reeled me in. I've…read morenever been to Don Pollo as I usually go to Sardi's, but this was perfect. The food came out quick and was a great price. The chicken blew my mind- moist, tasty, hot, just perfect. I loved the plantains too. I ate in the restaurant which was clean and the staff were so nice. Highly recommend!

The food here is so good! I just love their rice and plantains and my family loves their chicken!!…read moreI could eat here on a regular basis lol. The cashiers are always sweet and the place is always clean. I've never had a bad experience here and I crush my plate every visit. Good eats for a good price and they're pretty quick with all the traffic. Great for lunch or dinner.

Just happened to see this place one day and felt like going in -- I liked the name! At first, from…read morea distance, I was actually thinking maybe it was a grocery store, but walking up, I saw there were some tables inside by the window. (I also saw some very happy-looking people with big smiles on their faces leaving with bags that I now realize must've contained some delicious and much-anticipated takeout!). We went in and perused the menu, and I decided to just try some of the side dishes -- beans, lentils, salad, and Cuban coffee. What I got was huge, hot, tasty, and enticingly arranged on a plate. Well, okay, the beans were hot, the salad was not, ha ha! The beans were plain and the lentils were spiced just right! I got two different kinds of sauces with which to experiment and ended up eating every morsel and downed almost the entire HUGE cup of coffee! My dining partner delighted in a tilapia appetizer (Okay, I mean, meal posing as and called an appetizer!) that came in a -- again -- huge goblet with a bit of cinnamon-spiced sweet potato and a couple of crunchy plantain chips, plus a cute little bowl of roasted corn. Those perfectly-roasted kernels were absolutely delicious! I mean to just taste a couple pieces, but ... ate most of them. I thought maybe I'd take them hope but nope! They did not make it out of there -- no leftovers were to be had from this meal! Every morsel was eaten on the spot. I left without a bit of hunger left in me ... and felt satisfied and satiated for hours after. The décor in this place is especially delightful! I don't think I'd ever seen a grass-green ceiling before dripping with so much good-times, good-vibes feeling. I felt enveloped by the greenery along the windows and the art on the walls and Peruvian history in the showcase by the door all added such special touches as I've never seen before -- it's the kind of thing you'd usually need a special invite to get to view in someone's home, or maybe similar things could be seen in a museum -- but in a little café? Rare! It really added to the fun and special feeling here. I enjoyed learning more about Peru -- even when the subject matter was ... what some might call less than fun (war). The serious subjects are literally showcased in an artistic, attractive way. The bathrooms are clean, large, and accessible with all the amenities for which one would hope -- and the extra bonus of super-cool-looking tiles all around! I enjoyed the textures of the tiles and the contrasting colours of them converging at the corners of the room, as well .... Maybe it's not something everyone would consciously notice, but these details, I'm sure, do add to the experience and enhance it even when one is not inclined to pay attention to such things. There are positive, uplifting, empowering messages showcased throughout and the bowls on the shelves behind the counter are just stunningly, eye-poppingly beautiful! The staff are all very generous with their time and aim to please. I enjoyed learning more about Yerba Maté -- including what 'mate' means! I had no idea .... It's very interesting because it can and does mean different things in different countries. I have so much to learn! This is the exact opposite of going somewhere where people are bored and don't care -- I would say everyone with whom I spoke here was invested! Just that care and concern makes it worth a visit, in my view! There's apparently a buffet on weekends -- I haven't tried that, so I can't comment on it yet, but maybe next time! For me, the best part of all this was I felt (at least a bit!) like I was stepping into another culture (or cultural combo.), so it was a nice vacay away from the U.S. -- a really short, and yet profound one! When I get to experience something like this, it connects me to the world ... and I feel more whole, less isolated by that isolationist policy that has formed so much of the American culture that treats other places (such as countries) as if they are not in another place, but another time -- the past. So for me, this kind of thing is very important. Coming here was a whole-ing experience! Thank GOD I just so happened to happen upon it! Yay! Highly recommended! :-D

Excellent food and personalized service! If you love seafood, this restaurant should definitely be…read moreyour next stop. They also have an amazing variety of other dishes that are absolutely worth trying.

The lomo saltado was tasteless, dry and bad quality. Perhaps the worst Latin American food I've…read moreever eaten. I'm actually curious how anyone can make the dish so tasteless and dry. It was like eating flavorless pieces of beef jerky with old bland rice and stale potatoes. I literally regretted not going to chipotle or even McDonalds... at least you know you are eating poor quality food at McDonalds yet it's somehow its tasty... The lomo saltado at this place was inedible. I was disgusted trying to eat it. I almost want to go back and ask the chef what he did to make meat taste so bad.

I visited this place today 12.27.2025 and it has a new name: Palmeras Restaurant. It showed on the…read moreoutside of the establishment as well as on the receipt. The service was great, with the waitresses accommodating a table for 6 right away. I was surprised that on a Saturday night, at 6:30pm the restaurant was empty. Nevertheless the food was good. The yuca was fried well, the plantains were sweet. The parts that were not as good was the fried fish and quality of the meat. I would say that it has the home cooked meal flavor but for the prices, I was expecting better quality. Also when asked about the mango juice, I was told they made it in-house. I guess that can be misinterpreted as it felt like it was made from powder.

Have been to other Don Pollo in Gaithersburg and Rockville. But first time here. Got the half…read morechicken with vegis and mashed potatoes. My partner got the Chop Chop Chicken, which is a nice portion of stewed chicken with pepper and carrot over rice and beans and comes with a salad. We ordered and the food came quickly. We enjoyed our meals: the chicken and vegis didn't taste too salty, which is nice. The chicken pieces were large and moist. The mashed potatoes I got were a little dried out in parts of the serving. Place is comfortable and staff friendly. You bus your table yourself. There is a cold water dispenser available if you don't want to buy a bottle of water or a soft drink.

My favorite Peruvian Chicken…read more The flavor is amazingly good, I love their slow roasted chicken. Sometimes, I get the chicken alone and other times I need the full meal, with yuca fries, the Peruvian fried rice, CHAUFA. They also have side Latino slaws, vegetables and fries. I sometimes eat a salad meal made with the Peruvian Chicken, which is real good and delicious. I've also like their variety of Latin American desserts like the tres leches, flan, bread pudding, and Latino cookies, ALFAJORES. Every time I eat the cookies, which are made with powder sugar, I end up wearing a lot of the sugar. It is a fast casual place, so you order, and carry your food to your table. The staff are quick and polite, helping you fill your order. The restaurant is low key and clean. If you want something other than fast food, this is a good tasty option.

Palacio de Perú - A Surprisingly Fresh and Enjoyable Experience…read more We normally avoid buffet‑style or line served restaurants, since even the most frequently refreshed dishes tend to lose their "just made" appeal. Palacio de Perú completely broke that pattern. Perhaps it helped that we arrived a little after 11:00 AM, among the first diners of the day, but almost every item looked, tasted, and felt freshly prepared. The food line isn't self‑serve (thankfully). Instead, a friendly bilingual server guides you, offers suggestions, and plates portions behind crystal‑clear sanitary barriers as you progress towards checkout. We enjoyed tender carne asada with crispy yucca and hot seasoned black beans, plus a generously stuffed steak quesadilla overflowing with melted cheese, guacamole, and salad. Portions were hearty enough that we happily saved half of each for later. Service followed a hybrid model: you enter a line where you review the menu and can see the dishes--mostly sides and sauces--and discuss options as your meal takes shape. Drinks reside in a glass‑doored cooler visibly near, but beyond, checkout. Meals arrive when ready, and one tip: bring cash. We weren't offered a credit‑card tipping option, though the cash tip jar was clearly active. Self‑bussing is encouraged, with waste and tray stations near the entrance/exit door. That is what we did - no problem, however we prefer to not use, ergo waste after one use, plastic utensils and plates. We appreciated paper straws for beverages. The atmosphere adds a playful Peruvian touch. Music was a bit loud for us senior citizens, but the artwork, aromas, and overall vibe created a pleasant air-conditioned escape from the surrounding Gaithersburg strip mall. Hardwood seats benefited from a cushion we always travel with. The men's restroom was clean, well‑stocked, and secure. Overall, Palacio de Perú delivered freshness, flavor, and a unique service style that made our lunch both enjoyable and memorable. NOTE: My rating system is based on expectations. In this case, Palacio exceeded them in every relevant dimension: Food, atmosphere, and service. O yeah, there is plenty of free parking in front too! I sincerely hope Palacio does well and also that others also enjoy our surprisingly good experience. Thank you!

I'm having a hard time believing the positive reviews on google and the one I read here. My guess…read moreis family/friends are responsible for those because I went there and I have to say the food tasted the same way it would taste if I had cooked it. And I've burnt pasta. Twice. The chicken they gave me may have tasted better the day they cooked it, but I doubt that too because their understanding of seasoning seems to be to add black pepper on the inside before burning it. There was a potato salad with uncooked potatoes and the color of beets, but no other traces of beets were found. Speaking of beats, turn down the freaking volume of the music, it's not a night club. The lady at the counter was friendly and explained the menu, so props to her.

This place was EXCELLENT. I think I've tried every Peruvian chicken franchise chain in the DC area…read moreand Sardi's beats all of them hands down. Juicy chicken, amazing empanadas with great dough and filling. The yuca was crispy on the outside and tender inside, great fried plantains and the onion salad, wow! I could eat whole bowls of it. Service was great and attentive with a special shout out to Mr. Juan. I've already forgotten about all the other Peruvian chicken chains I used to frequent. This is it. Can't wait to try more of their extensive menu. Honestly impressed at how good it was.

FYI: Kitchen items (e.g., things like chicken tenders) will require a 15-20 minute wait…read more With that out of the way, on to the review. I noticed this new spot and figured why not undo my gym workout and get something fun to eat. Sardis has a very intensive menu of various items that include charbroiled chicken, Latin specialties, fish, salads and sandwiches. In my opinion, Sardis offers a little of something for everyone. For my dining pleasure, I went with the chicken tender platter, which was about 12 bucks. This is came with three large chicken tenders with two sides. From what I remember, there were at least 10 different sides that one could choose. I went with a side of cole slaw and fried rice. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good, and the platter was served with very generous helpings. My only (minor) issue with the food was that chicken tenders were a bit too salty for my taste. Other than everything was A-OK. The service team was very professional and nice. Also, the restaurant was very clean and has that shinny, new look. I even noticed team members cleaning areas a few times during my meal. Since the shopping center where Sardis is located isn't super busy, I do not think there should be a problem with finding parking. Looking forward to keeping this menu on my list.