It's been a while since I've been here. The family's choice for dinner last night was Peruvian…read more Only one person was in line when I entered the "wrong" door. lol Service was fast. All 3 employees I connected with was kind and pleasant. I asked how many pieces of plantain was in a side. Perfecto! The food looked good, fresh and appetizing! We all chose the 1/4 Chicken Dark Meat and Brussels Sprouts. My other side was plantain and one was fried rice and the other potatoes. The food was delicious! Great choice! Five stars!

El Gran Pollo is my go to spot when I don't feel like cooking and it never disappoints! The flavors…read moreare consistently amazing! The people are so kind! Love that you can go in and grab a quick meal!

I'm not sure if I'm just scarred from 3 years ago when I got food poisoning from here but this…read morereally did not hit. There was no flavors in the chicken or rice, but the fried plantains were sweet just how I like them. The portion size and the sauces are the only good thing I can say about this establishment. I tried to give it a chance after all this time but it will forever remain a no go in my book.

1) Half chicken, dark meat, double cabbage for my sides/food was awesome…read more 2) Service is always fast & friendly. 3) Restaurant & restroom is clean. This is a must for people who like good food, and they are heavy handed with the sides you choose.

I was in the area and hungry for lunch and my sister highly recommended this spot. They used to…read morehave a location in Cockeysville that is unfortunately temporarily closed due to a fire. This new location is spacious, clean, and has great food. I got the quarter chicken platter with white meat, brussel sprouts, and yucca fries. Each platter comes with sides and each side looks so good you'll definitely have a hard time deciding. I also got some green sauce and white sauce too. The chicken was super flavorful, moist, and fell right off the bone. It was sooo good! The brussels had a surprising kick to them and were nice and tender. The yucca fries took an extra few minutes to come out since they were frying them up fresh for us and it was worth the wait! They have several locations but the food doesn't taste like a chain, if you know what I mean. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious Peruvian style chicken.

El Gran Pollo was just okay…read more I got the chicken burrito & bf had the chicken burrito bowl. Oh and I also got plantains (which they initially forgot but thankfully I checked the bag before I left.) Bf liked his bowl. He's been here a couple of times before and always enjoys. This was my first time and might have to head on back to chipotle lol. Which sucks because I wanted authentic Hispanic food. The flavors were somewhat there. The plantain wasn't ripe!!! How does one fry unripe plantain :-( :-( :-( I might, key word MIGHT, try again.

This is a truly tiny establishment. We drove right by it at first, because it is very unassuming…read moreand does not really have a sign. You have to be buzzed in and the dining room is literally the size of my living room. Very intimate. The food was superb. Stellar. Outstanding. Truly, each course was delicious, with layers of flavor and unexpected combinations. The ceviche in an intensely limey coconut broth started off the meal and I thought that if everything else sucked I would still be happy. But the dishes kept getting better. I did not anticipate enjoying veal heart skewers, but they were smoky and very reminiscent of good carne asada. The purple corn tamale was a very interesting mix of heavier corn with light ahi tuna. And even the little bowl of plantain chips they bring out first was excellent. This is a set menu, 5 courses on the weekdays and 6 on the weekends, and is a bring your own alcohol set up. As a result, there is almost no interaction with the waitress, and the food just arrives, but it is timed very well, with reasonable periods between courses.

I had a good experience at Puerto 511. I went on a Saturday night for a nice solo dinner. It was a…read morepleasant dining experience. The dishes came out at a good pace. I did not feel rushed until the desert course was served with the check. The variety of the dishes was fun to experience; each course was very different. Puerto 511 does really well with seafood. My favorites courses were the Ceviche Amazonico and the Tamalito Verde. The flavors were incredible. The Pulpo en su Causa was also a very interesting dish. The combination of ingredients and the inclusion of a cold mashed potato component were both innovative. I was disappointed with the other courses, though. The veal was tough, the lamp chop was tough, and the desert was not very flavorful. The quinoa flan and the passionfruit ice cream did not match very well in flavor or texture. The restaurant building itself was ok. The ambiance did not indicate fine dining to me. The service was not very personable. I would like to come back sometime in a different season, when there is a new menu. But overall, I would say Puerto 511 is definitely a dining experience worth trying.

Amazing food and friendly service! Always! We met friends for dinner and although they have changed…read morethe place physically (there's a wall separating the dining room from the front door) everything wonderful is still the same! Edgard ( I think I spelled that correctly) is still in the kitchen working his magic! Friends ordered the chicken tacos and shrimp tacos. Served in warm, soft flour tortillas, they are always a hit. DH ordered a smash burger which he said was good, but needed a bit more seasoning. I was I. Heaven with the delish marinated roasted chicken. Someone asked me what it is marinated in; my answer was: it's marinated in deliciousness! True! Served with choices of sides, my chicken came with a salad ( always fresh ) and plantains. So delicious and such a great portion! I remember when the owner talked about expanding and opening another place and I am so happy he is getting rewarded for his hard work. If you haven't been to Rocoto, do yourself and your tastebuds a favor and get there soon!

Was super excited to try Peruvian food for the first time. The server was super nice. It seems like…read morethe business--even though set up with tables-- is more catered towards takeout. Ordering: There is a Dr. Pepper drawing on the menu but when I asked for that specific drink, the server let me know they do not serve Dr. Pepper. We chose "1/2 a chicken" as our entree but we were told it's only served on Friday's and Saturday's--we went on a Wednesday. Nothing on the menu said anything regarding that. Was a bit disappointing to get told the two things I wanted from their own menu are not being served. Additionally, weirdly, we had to pay before we got our food right after we ordered so it was not the best when it comes to knowing what type of tip to leave. We ended up buying an extra drink after we ate to leave the waiter a tip. Food: We ended up getting Anticucho de Carne in place of the chicken they don't serve daily. We had Roasted Chicken Empanadas as well as Beef and Cheese, they were delicious--especially the roasted chicken one with peppers and onions. The beef and cheese filling was very mild tasting, most of the flavor came from the outer part. The Lomo saltado was very clean tasting and enjoyable. Lastly, we got fried ice cream with honey which was a 10/10! Ambience: The dining area was super clean. There was no music. The seats are pretty close to each other, initially we were the only ones there but about 5 more parties came in and it was pretty tight but not uncomfortable at all. You get to see the bustling around the kitchen and front serving area, however, there is a wall that semi-separates the sitting area from the pick up counter adjacent to the serving area so you get to skip out on the in and out.

I was able to enjoy takeout from this restaurant. I didn't go there so I can't comment on the…read morelocation or interior. I apologize for not taking pictures but I will next time. And yes, there will be a next time. I ordered the 1/4 chicken platter that came with fries and a salad. The chicken leg was cooked perfectly. The seasonings were well balanced and delicious. Nice to find a place to get pollo à la brasa in the area. The fries were hand cut and perfectly cooked. The side salad was a nice size. I had enough fries and salad leftover for the next day. I tried some of the yucca huancain and it was good. The yucca seemed overcooked. The sauce was a little too thick. It may be because it was take out so the dish got cold. The flavors were on point but the texture not so much. The purple corn drink was so unique. I never had it before but highly recommend it!! I can't even explain it. Not super sweet and a hint of fruit. The sweet potato donuts lacked flavor but the dipping sauce helped. The flan was my favorite. It was thicker and creamier than I'm used to and really enjoyed it.

The service was amazing! They were very attentive and nice!…read more The steak with pesto linguine was so good! Better than most Italian pesto pastas in my opinion. The ceviche was good too! Not really spicy but good!! Next time I would get the steak with pesto linguine but not get ceviche and yucca fries!

I got Peruvian fried rice that came with chicken, beef and shrimp. And then a mango drink. The lady…read morewatched me from the door all the way to the front and just stared at me and her vibe was off. I was considering just walking out. It's nice in there as far as it's bright. It's not gloomy. They do have music playing. They are in a plaza show. The parking is shared. I had to park a little far back because they share it with Aldi.

What a fantastic Peruvian restaurant. We ordered the #2 combo which comes with a whole chicken,…read morechaufa con pollo à la brasa, and 2 sides, we got fries for the kids and sweet plantains. I also ordered the leche de Tigre and I have to tell you, everything was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the kids loved the fried rice and the leche de Tigre was so good! If you like ceviche, you'll love the leche de Tigre. The staff was friendly, attentive, and our food came out hot and quick. We will be back often!

I always pass by Poyoteca and I am so glad I finally stopped in! I got an empanada and the tres…read moreleches--both were fantastic! The empanada was filling and well priced, and the tres leches was moist and rich. I have to come back again to try their entrees and sides! Service was fast and kind, and the overall environment was well lit and spacious. I will definitely be adding Poyoteca into the lunch rotation!

Went here for a late lunch on a Monday and was surprised to see that the restaurant was still half…read morefull. It was an easy order process and the food came out very quick. We ordered a salad, lomo empanada, and 1/2 chicken meal with brussels sprouts & carrots and black beans. To drink we got a chica morada. The lomo empanada had a great flavor and texture which was great to split as an opener. The 1/2 chicken was flavorful with both the light and the dark meat worth trying. The chicken was halved right in from of us with a large cleaver and the freshness was notable. The brussel sprouts were plentiful, crispy if a pinch oily, and with a slight sweetness that went well with the chicken. The beans were fine; likely the only thing we would not get again. Both the mild (white) and medium (green) sauces went very well with both the empanadas and the chicken. The chicha morada tasted of corn, cloves and cinnamon and was a nice sweet treat. Overall, a wonderfully quick spot with great flavor in the inner harbor.

I have to say that the workers here work very hard. They're polite as well…read more But it's hard to eat here, especially on a hot day. The stove is right behind the counter and there was no ventilation in the restaurant. It was hotter inside than outside which made it unbearable to eat there. That's why we took our food to go. The quesadilla itself was not special. I wish they gave more sour cream. The pupusas were better than the quesadilla but I feel like that doesn't say much.

3.5/5 Food was good but it was small for what I was paying…read moresaid my roommates. I thought the place and food was quaint a little spot with its own style. The service was great and a friendly staff I enjoyed the chef that's why I like the atmosphere. In the end it is a nice local spot with good food but not priced for college students.

This place should be in a TV Show or the Food Network. They…read morehave a great story and concept. I have been here a few times and know what to expect. Outstanding customer service and great food. You can tell people come back and order food. The homemade CHICHA drink is a must!!!!! The seat arrangement or seats are not very comfortable. However the customer service makes up for it.

Great food, great service, great people, grear parking!…read more Highly recommended. The owner/ manager is super kind. I ordered the lomo saltado and it was super juicy. Great restaurant!