I was wandering around Calabash and wanted something not fried which is unusual because I can't remember a time wandering around Calabash where I didn't eat something fried. I bumped into MMM Que Rico when I tried to turn around in the Creamery parking lot and got distracted by the signage. Empanadas you say? Heh. I bossa nova-ed myself right through the front door, humming The Girl From Impanema, where a woman kindly walked me through what I needed to know to order food. I ordered too much, but I always do. The 1/4 rotisserie chicken would have been plenty since I was getting emapnadas too, but I went with the 1/2 because leftover chicken is a priceless commodity--a little microwaving to keep the juice and its the king of the next day. I asked for the 3 different sauces for the chicken--mild, medium, hot--and here is what I'm going to do the next time I visit: Ask for the hotter sauce to be mixed with the mayonnaisey based mild sauce. In effect, it will be a green mayonnaise with kick. Heck, I won't even ask. I'll just do it myself. If you don't dip your chicken in the sauces or slather the sauces (any of them) on your chicken, you will be making a serious mistake. The skin is crispy, the meat is juicy and well, que rico. The empanadas (chicken and beef) were crispy, meaty, and to be honest, worth another drive from North Myrtle Beach to get them again. I like good surprises and this little tucked away empanada palace was a good surprise. I'm going to need more of that empanada dipping sauce. The owner stopped by and I appreciated his interest in my satisfaction. I'm thinking he probably hums The Girl From Impanema from time to time too. read more

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Visiting from out of town and came here for the first time last week and then came back again tonight. I can't believe that I have not been to this place sooner with all the times coming to Calabash. Highly recommend this place. Delicious chicken, yuca fries, plantains, and empanadas. I'm Latino and give this place my seal of approval. Vengo muchos años a Calabash y no puedo creer que nunca había venido a este restaurante. Toda la comida estaba deliciosa. El pollo, sabroso. Las papas de yuca increíble. Las empanadas, divino. Estoy de acuerdo con el nombre del restaurante. Mmm Que Rico!! read more

Took my dad here to celebrate his birthday with my family. They were highly pleased with the food, prices, and service. We definitely will be visiting again. read more

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Love it! Great authentic Peruvian cuisine. Very reasonably priced. Nice people. Big glass of wine. read more

MMM Que Rico - Peruvian chicken plates - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

The food was just ok. Service was cafeteria style. Not my favorite place. Haven't gone back.

Looking for a decent quick meal? This place has yummy rotisserie chicken and some standard side dishes such as rice, plantains, fries, cole slaw beans and such. They have decent empanadas and good choices of sauces. The employees are very friendly and service oriented. Shorts and tee shirts are perfect for dining in this place! Basic booths and tables and it's very kid friendly. Very relaxed environment. Try the horchata while you are there. There is a counter where you order your food and then you sit and someone will bring the food to your table. And the price point is very reasonable. read more

This restaurant is consistently good. The owners are nice and I love to try new items (to me) on every visit. I would recommend them, a relaxed casual atmosphere, a nice change to other resort area dining. read more

My favorite place to eat in the entire Calabash area. Every time I come around here(calabash) I have to make a stop to this restaurant. They have the best tacos, empanadas and plantains I have ever had!!! Don't even get me started with their chicken. So authentic and good OMG. The service is awesome too. They are so sweet and personable. They even remember my order now!! If you are in the sunset beach, ocean isle or north myrtle area I would HIGHLY recommend for you to come here. You won't regret it. my grandma, who eats there once a week, wanted to put her say into the review - "Woody and I also feel this is a special place. We lived in Panama and this is like the food we loved in Panama. Love their empanadas also." read more

MMM Que Rico - beef tacos with a side of plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

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Incredible Peruvian rotisserie chicken and welcoming staff. A good portion of the orders are takeout, but the dine-in experience is excellent as well. read more

My experience with Peruvian cuisine is very limited. However, the rotisserie chicken at this place is great. The fried yucca was really good. We also enjoyed the spinach and cheeses empanadas. The owners are very friendly. It took a while to get our order but we were in no hurry that evening. read more

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LOVE this place and Walter the owner! Owner and his wife are SO nice! When I visited the first time he said "you'll come back tomorrow" I did! Chicken is so plump juicy and flavorful very delightful. The boiled potatoes seem like a simple plain side but they are excellent soft skin pillowy inside. The rice and black beans are my go to but I did learn on my last visit they have other beans too so I'm excited to try those as well. The empanadas and torts fabulous as well. I'm a huge tamale fan so I'm dying to try the tamales but everytime I go in with that plan I give in and get the chicken. Very clean with generous portions of good food in a welcoming environment. It's one of if not the best place in Calabash. The chimichurri sauce is addictive. Very fresh and light but delivers a double punch of flavor. It is very garlicky so if you aren't a garlic fan you may not appreciate as much as garlic lovers but it's delicious I wish I could buy it in large portions. It super fresh not something they are just dumping into portion cups from a bottle. As a matter of fact their chimichuri sauce is more flavorful and fresh tasting than the same sauce at the Brazilian steakhouse's version down the road in North Myrtle and their chicken (I know I know different nationalities but) is FAR better than any chicken I've ever eat at the Brazilian steakhouse. read more

Muy rica comida! y los trabajadores súper amables. buen precio lo recomendaría read more

So delicious. Tried the peruvian chicken white meat so moist and delicious. Really great prices.came with 2 sides. Lots of choices and they also have Mexican food. Very fresh and the smell is amazing. Give them a try. You will love it. read more

Ordered the half chicken, chicken quesadilla, and a few empanadas. The empanada dough is flaky and light, the chicken is perfectly roasted and seasoned, and the quesadilla is spot on. One of the better meals we've had in Calabash read more

This place and the staff are amazing! When we were ordering, I told them it was our first time in, and we were very excited about it. The friendly guy ( I believe it was the owner) replied that they would see us again the next day. My husband and I both loved the entrées. He decided he didn't want to wait till the next day, so ordered takeout to save for the next days lunch. no, that's not something we've ever done before! Fresh, authentic and delicious! Love the staff too! read more

Rotisserie chicken was a huge thumbs up! The whole chicken for two hungry young men plus the fried yucca plantains and a whole mess of sauces (go for the hot!) were all winners. The spinach and ricotta empanada was fine.... I'd stick to the chicken and sides next time. Following g up the meal with hot bread pudding and flan and wow flan wins the day!!!we'll be back! read more

Tacos, on point. Rotisserie chicken, nailed it, empanadas, perfect dough, burrito-wow. All the meats; chicken, beef and pork simply but perfectly executed. Owners were friendly, service was quick but not rushed and the experience was exactly what we needed. Oh, and the price was just right for all the food. read more

I used to get take out from a Peruvian restaurant in NY. The food at this place is just as good. It is a must try. Get the rice and beans for sure read more

Highly recommend their tacos! Authentic and delicious! Their Peruvian chicken is amazing as well!

This place is fast and excellent. The corn tacos are very authentic and tasty. The Peruvian Half Chicken with the green sauce is excellent. Very Clean and friendly. I highly reommend read more

It's been 3 years since I first came in. Last time, I was looking for a burrito but this time I opted to try the Peruvian chicken I kept hearing about. It did not disappoint. read more

I have honestly never eaten in the restaurant but have gotten various dishes on take out and they were excellent. Great burritos. Peruvian chicken dishes and always juicy and hot. Prices are very reasonable. The green sauce (don't know the exact name) is very delicious! read more

Very delicious authentic Hispanic food here!!! Be sure to ask about homemade tamales!! Made my favorite way wrapped in leaves instead of husks. Good portion of meat in them. Everything is homemade at this joint. Go eat here as much as possible! read more

Located off the main road, you need to look for it. The bright exterior helps. Parking is plentiful on both sides of the building. There are also handicapped spaces. On entering, go down the line on the right to see the menu board. Then go to the cash register at the end of the line to order and pay. You get a number and they bring the food to you. We initially went for the empanadas but found so much more. The empanadas are slightly smaller than I am used to, but not terribly so. They are filled with your choice of beef, chicken, or pork. Either is a fine choice. The dough is well cooked and does not overpower the filling. The burrito was outstanding. I chose the pork, which is slow cooked, moist, and tender. The burrito was huge and stuffed with a good amount of meat in addition to rice and a lot of other items. I honestly liked it so much I forgot to take a photo. The chicken is baked, moist, and tender. The flavor is excellent. The pork taco used the same meat as the burrito, with onion and cilantro. It was a great choice. Make sure you also try the fried yucca. They also have a variety of sauces. The hot red and green have different flavors but about the same intense heat. There is also a mild green paste sauce and a thinner mild green sauce. Both have different and excellent flavors. You can find something to fit your heat preference and flavor. This is definitely worth a stop. The flavors are different from typical Mexican food, and they do a great job with their offerings. read more

If you are in the Myrtle, North Myrtle or Calabash area, and want THE MOST DELICIOUS CHICKEN you've ever had, come here! Peruvian roast chicken is amazing! We had fried yucca and plantains on the side, one of each type of empanada, and chimichurri. I cannot relate how happy we were to have this meal! Do it! Go! Go now! read more

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I found this little place when I first moved here, it's now one of our regular go-to's. Family run, and you can tell - they put their heart in this business. The owners are wonderful, the food is fabulous! We love the chicken, and the carnitas pork is also one of our favorites! read more

The reviews looked awesome for this restaurant. The food was really good. I give it 4 stars because we were first timers and it was very confusing if we order at the counter or sit down or what. The ladies at the counter were on two phones and just stared at us. No one spoke. Finally they took our order and it was very hurried and our questions were answered as if we annoyed them by asking. read more

Great food, great prices, and service with a smile... what more could you ask for? PS - this is not a fancy restaurant, just good eats at a reasonable price. read more

Good service the food there is the bomb and the people there are really nice and when it comes to seating it's really fancy.

Great food and staff is always friendly. Love going here. I would recommend this place to anyone.

The BEST empanadas! If I could give ten stars, I would. I've taste-tested lots of empanadas in Peru, the States, and made my own and these are by far the best. Tried one of each of chicken, beef, and spinach ricotta. Not greasy, baked to a golden tender brown. Each flavored a bit differently and equally delicious. The chimichurri sauce served with them was garlicky and herby. Also had the flan. Perfectly baked custard with perfect amount of burnt sugar sauce. Need I say more?! I'll be back for the rotisserie chicken tomorrow! read more

Excellent... always fresh and friendly service. Peruvian chicken is amazing and sides are delicious.

Love the food here. Chicken is always tasty and moist. Empanadas are really good. Tacos solid, taco salad is great. They are not joking around with their chimichurri, it is garlicky goodness! read more

Mmm que Rico has been a favorite for my family since we moved here seven years ago. We love the service, the people, and the food. everything is always fresh and hot, never not tasting amazing. I personally love the Guacomole, so fresh and filled with flavor. The Empanadas, they're a very good size and nice and crispy. They're filled with meat and small pieces of raisin, which I don't even like but they add THE best flavor, and of course the chicken. Please Please!!! go to Mmm Que Rico if you're in town!! It won't disappoint. read more

Awesome spot. Everything is good here. Chicken soup is like home made Chicken is great Tacos are great sides are small but priced appropriately read more

Walter & His wife are always wonderful. They've got an amazing pork taco/burrito they have, plantains are delicious. They do their tamales in the banana husk as well which is a little different from what I'm accustomed to but still was delicious. I love places like this and I always recommend them to our customers as well. read more

This place is the real deal. A family-run joint, offering dine in or take out Peruvian and Argentinian foods. The food is fresh and authentic. A hidden gem in an area that is waterfront and has lots of seafood offerings. Highly recommend the beef empanadas. The chimmichurri is excellent. Great spice on the chicken, and you can get white or dark meat, both are good. read more

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Best food sweet owners. Salads are to die for. Service was great and food was served hot and tasty read more

This place is an absolute gem! At least once a week I have to eat here and sometimes more. Friendly family owned and operated with some of the best homemade food around. Don't miss it-it is worth the drive. You will never be disappointed. read more

Absolutely amazing food and even better customer service. Worth the short drive away from the congested tourist area. Discovered this gem while on vacation in North Myrtle Beach. Our uber driver redirected us to the restaurant (we originally selected a subpar location a few blocks away - the driver encouraged us to switch restaurants - glad she did). Delicious food, vibrant/clean dining room, and warm staff. So impressed that we ordered a dozen alfajores and arranged to pick them up the day of our flight home. When we arrived the restaurant was closed due to a water main break in the area. The owner left a note on on door with his contact information and drove to the restaurant to ensure we received our order. Absolutely the kind of service you can only get from a locally owned small business. We will be sure to stop next time we are in the area. read more