I like this location because it isn't as crowded as the one at Arundel Mills. The service is average, your order gets taken and someone brings it to you when it's ready. The food is great. Usually i get the kale Caesar salad with medium sauce on my chicken. As of lately, I've been getting the PeRi PeRi bowl with medium sauce of course and extra chicken. One thing i don't like about the chain is that they can be skimp on the chicken. But they give extra with a few so it's alright.. read more

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Why would you serve avocado that looks like this. I would rather yall just tell me you're out of avocado than serve this. C'mon. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Avocado & Roasted Pepper Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This review is after my second visit to this establishment, the first being take-out and then this visit was a sit-down. My first visit included a 1/4 chicken dark with a side of the Portuguese Rice and I happen to parlay a couple different Peri-peri sauces/ marinades and was pleasantly please with the outcome. I mixed in a little Medium Hit Peri-peri with my rice to give it a little kick and I put in a little too much. Go sparingly with those of you have never tried them. My second visit included a 1/4 chicken white with a side of the Portuguese Rice and Mashed Taters. Also decided to try some Peri-peri wings. I must say the white meat is so much better for dipping with the sauces/marinades than the dark meat. The rice was on point again, but the taters could have used quite a bit of seasoning as they were pretty bland. Finally the wings, well I could have passed on those because they had absolutely no seasoning at all. I will pass on those from here on out. Other than the food, the place is very nice and well designed with the exception of the throw pillows in the booths. They actually are quite annoying should you need to leave the booth for any reason. One other thing, if you over a soft drink from the self serve machine, opt for a plastic cup versus a glass cup as they did not seem to be very clean at all! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 Chik, Portuguese Rice, Taters! - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Nando's has been on my list of places to go for a while now and I can finally cross it off my list. It was everything I expected it to be meal wise. Super flavorful paired with a large portion. The restaurant it self is what caught me by surprise. The Farmers table set up near the front door was a cool concept. I bet it's packed during happy hour! The deco matched the theme of the restaurant which a lot of places miss the mark. The staff was really friendly and offered assistance if people had questions about the menu. Since it was my first time I figured I'd get my feet wet and get a Peri Peri Bowl. For comparison sake I will say it's not as much food as you would get from a Chipotle but it's enough to fill you up for lunch. The flavors where on point and everything was fresh. Over all I enjoyed my visit to Nando's and will definitely be back! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Popped in after a friend recommended it, and I was pretty surprised at how great the chicken was! I had the Half Chicken with a side of turmeric cauliflower and it was great. I was a little skeptical with the price for that meal at first ($14) but it comes with a lot of chicken actually. Had the medium level spice which was a great addition to my savory chicken! read more

I've been a fan of this franchise for over 10 years! I enjoy the atmosphere and the food is always tasty! The decor and music usually put me in a light space as I dine- especially during the summer in the outdoor seating. Id give it 5 stars but the service could use a bit of an attitude tune up in Laurel. The greetings are scripted and cold. An infusion of genuine personality could turn a typical dining experience into a real event location. read more

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First time at this chain and would certainly come back. Good flavorful chicken and they have a wide variety of spicy sauces that are great. read more

I love the ordering process. Quick and easy on the app. This location is quiet and neat. The customer service was top notch and the peri-peri chicken didn't disappoint read more

The customer service is amazing here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. They asked if we'd been here before and explained everything to us. The food itself was delicious. The half chicken and fries is a great way to get to know the menu. Dessert was amazing too. The chocolate spoon cake was decadent! We will be back! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Hot wings - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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First time eating here. I heard lots about it so I figured I try it out. I ordered the chicken pita bread online. As soon as I walked in I was greeted. Their were a few people seated. I was greeted right away and my food was already ready for carryout. The young lady handed it right to me and I was on my way. Veey fresh and reasonable priced. I want to try so many other things on the menu. So good and fresh. Definitely will be ordering again and will dine in next time. read more

This food is so bomb!!! I'm so mad at myself for taking so long to try it and it's in walking distance to my house. Whenever my family comes in town from Atlanta Nandos is a MUST for them. The chicken, chicken wings, chicken salad, I haven't had one thing that taste bad. Welllllll, I take that back, I didn't care for the Cucumber Poppy Seed Salad but my bf liked his so it may just not be for me. I always get my chicken lemon herb seasoned and it's like 'smack ya mama' good! I'd fight my son over the last piece of chicken if I had to! My bf and I caught the Happy Hour today and the Peach Mango Sangria pitcher for $8.40 which was delicious as we dined outside and listened to the music. We come to Nandos almost once a week but this was our first time dining outside. See you next week Nandos. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Peach Mango Sangria . Chicken Breast Meals w/ Mash, Green Salad & Cucumber Poppy Seed Salad. - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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They misplaced my food and made me wait for 25 minutes till they found it. Take out is supposed to be quick!!!!

This is the Nando's location I frequent most often. The last two times I've gone here, I've had exceptional service. I should probably branch out more with my choices, but I cannot say enough good things about their mashed potatoes and garlic bread . To be completely honest, I'm not a huuuge fan of the chicken itself -- don't get me wrong, it's tasty, but it's not like "mouth-watering I can't wait to eat this" good. I have recently become a fan of their extra extra hot peri-peri sauce, it really adds a good kick to the llage! read more

I like coming to this spot. Their food is consistently good, and the service is usually pretty nice. I think my biggest complaint is the portion of food for the prices. They can get a little pricey for food that's not extraordinary. It's just good. Their wings are tiny, so you'll definitely need something else to ffill you. read more

We ordered whole chicken and two sides, cone and coleslaw. For chicken sauce, we chose medium spicy one and that was a hit! Coleslaw was good and cone was well cooked and most importantly, chicken was tender and juicy :) Aside from the food, we love that the inside is really clean and has a nice vibe that suit the theme of this restaurant. Also, I like that they have that Coke vending machine you can mix fruit flavor beverage and sodas. read more

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Let me start off by saying that I love Nando's food, and that's why I keep coming back. Last night we ordered roasted chicken, garlic bread, olives, and hummus with pita bread. I enjoyed all of it. Three stars (and maybe that is generous) because, upon entering, we encountered a "hostess" who was FaceTimeing with a friend, while coloring with the complementary crayons (according to the conversation, her friend's new dorm room looks great!). We requested an outdoor table, and she pointed to one and handed us four menus. Never have I not been escorted to a table by the hostess. Nevertheless, we found our way through a patio littered with napkins and trash to the table number that she assigned us and sat down at a dirty table. There were three or four female patrons standing and chatting on the patio, and one other table was occupied. As I was walking, I joked to one of my friends that I was already formulating a yelp review in my head. That's when I realized that the girls who I thought were patrons were actually employees. When they heard me, they jumped to action, and quickly got the trash off of the ground. Never did they clean our or any other table that I saw. Other than that, all of the interactions that we had with the staff were very pleasant. The food was good, and we had a nice time. The one last unpleasant event was my trip to the bathroom on the way out of the restaurant. It was badly in need of a good cleaning. In the future, I will probably find somewhere else to use the restroom. read more

I typically love Nandos. I usually get their liver extra spicy with macho peas and mashed potatoes. This time I wanted to try something different. I ordered the boneless chicken breast extra spicy with a side of macho peas to-go. When I got home to reveal the wonderful expectedly yummy meal, I was super disappointed in the portion size (for $12.00). I have small hands and the chicken was smaller then my closed fist. It also was a little dry. The flavor is great but I most likely would not get this again. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

How am I supposed to rate my side chick? Like, honestly, I talk about Nando's too much, I've eaten it like 3 times a week before...Not to mention there's wine. This Nando's location is just adorable. Great location, on point decor, plenty of seating. Food came out quickly and hot. The staff here we're super attentive; checking on us, clearing stuff out, not rushing me to finish my jug of Sangria... That's a must by the way. Happy Hour 4-6 Sunday through Thursday jugs of Sangria are about $8 (instead of $16) and you'll get about 3-4 full cups out of it. So with a glass being about $5 it's a great deal. Also, when you finish your jug you must eat your fruit. It's good for you. Also it's been soaking in sangria so it's a crime not to. I always get the same thing so you'll see it in reviews for other Nando's locations. The chicken wrap, add hallomi cheese. Side of garlic bread or potatoes. An Extra sauce request would be the only thing I suggest here. My wrap was great but not gooey enough the way I like my yogurt and hot sauce to intermingle. Go forth and Peri Peri read more

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Lunch with my friend. This was my first time here and I must say that I actually enjoyed it. I drove by this place a dozen times and never thought about checking them out. I ordered the chicken breast wrap with mild sauce and French fries and it was delicious. The staff is very pleasant. I ordered a slice of carrot cake to-go. It was so-so. My coworker ordered the veggie burger, however it was a little dry. I will definitely go back to try some more entree's. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken breast wrap - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Nando's chicken is always super delicious. I absolutely love ordering their peri-peri wings. Usually I order the mango & lime and the lemon & herb for my wing flavors; and each time it's always super good! Yesterday my workplace decided to get lunch together and we all decided on Nando's and I was super excited because it had been a while since I've last had their wings. I ordered the 12 piece wings (came out to be $13) and I got my flavors like I wanted. When I went to pick up the order everything was smooth. The food was on the table waiting for me (and it was still hot) so I was pretty satisfied with that. When I got back to work and opened my wings, I was disappointed. The wings weren't even wings, they were more like wingettes. They were so SMALL and I was pretty appalled that they were $13. I felt like their wing sizes have definitely dropped since the last time I've been there. Their flavor is still fairly good, which is why I'm giving them 2 stars, but I'm not sure I'll be ordering the wings again any time soon. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Very cute decor in here! Casual dining, you order at the register yourself. Not many vegetarian options, but I hear all the chicken dishes are equally amazing. I'm a huge fan of the portobello mushroom and houllimi cheese wrap- it is AMAZING. The lemon-herb sauce is delicious too, hands down my favorite touch to their food! I could eat here everyday. read more

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This was my 2nd time with Nando's and it was definitely better this time around...well for the most part. So this time we ordered to-go, the whole chicken that came with 2 large sides. Um "large" is definitely an overstatement. A large side barely feeds 2 ppl, so annoying. We ordered the rice and the butternut squash mix. Yooo I'm legit sure they sat in the back and ate out of my butternut squash. The box was NOT even filled up. It looked like someone ate half and put it back. We were beyond pissed. The box of rice was filled up but it was still a small box. Despite the small portions, both sides were delicious. I absolutely LOVE that butternut squash mix. OMG, it's so good and you should definitely order it. Anyway, the chicken was bomb.com. It was well seasoned and very flavorful. I usually don't like white meat bc it's dry and tasteless but Nando's was juicy and tasty. Nando's deserves 5 stars for their food but I just can't bc of how they ripped us off with the sides. When you order to-go make sure you check your food before leaving the restaurant. I definitely wish I did. read more

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I had an amazing salad here. The flavor was unexpected. I loved the presentation and the service was decent during the pandemic. The greeter gave me the option to eat inside or outdoors. I chose inside. Me and my party of 4 were the only ones eating inside. The food was good and the service was great. You pay and they bring your food. I got my few staples to begin. The hummus, nuts, and veggies. read more

What a surprise! The garlic bread was great! The chicken wings were crispy and also tender inside. The butter squash was just on point!!!! read more

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Nando's USA! Love this place , always make it a point to stop by , I love their food always since I was a little child growing up in Zimbabwe .. I usually get the chicken peri peri extra hot and that didn't change this time around . I have a small suggestion the chicken I had was a little pinker in the middle . Next time please let it wear on the stove for more but , I still love Nando's . Always a recommendation read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

We were looking at the menu outside when someone from the restaurant asked if we'd like to come in and try them for lunch. She explained everything on the menu and how the chicken was made. It was all absolutely wonderful--the best meal I've had in a long time. The restaurant is clean and the employees are all friendly and efficient. I definitely recommend Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken in Laurel. read more

A friend and I visited today. My first. Got the sharing platter, whole chicken with 2 sides, we chose fries and Portuguese rice. Resembles yellow spanish rice. A little spicy to me, my daughter would beg to differ. Everything was delicious. Chicken came out hot, moist and delicious. They have different sauces to choose from. Excellent decor. Deduct 1 star for portions, too small for price. Friend took pic, mines would have been better. IJS read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I've been to the Waugh Chapel location a couple times. I wasn't impressed with the staff, manager or food. Food was mediocre at best. So today, we went to the Laurel location to enjoy the outdoor band. The food was amazing. I literally had to call the two ladies I went to Waugh Chapel with and tell them that Nandos in Laurel was a hit. The food was sooooo good. I had the chicken breast... soooo good. Didn't even need extra sauces. Wasnt dry... very tender and full of flavor. The squash side was pretty good. Corn on the cob... yum... it is grilled. Rice... yum. So the kids like going to Nandos for thr frozen yogurt... bottomless. When we arrived thr machine was out of order. The kids were super disappointed... as was I as this was apart of our decision to go to Nandos. The manager offered free desserts to the kids... which more than made up. Thr carrot cake... amazing. The tart... wonderful. Brownie... ugh... ok. The coconut maccorones... yum. The manager, thiada (im probably spelling it wrong) had some of the best customer service I've encountered in a long time. And this alone will keep me coming back. read more

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The food at Nando's is always delicious, but the take out portions are comically tiny. This is read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - A "large" French fry. - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

When I saw Steve Raichlen recreate the signature chicken on Primal Grill, I had to give the new local version a try, even though it is in the parking challenged Towne Centre at Laurel. Peri-peri is actually the name of the chili, similar to a Thai bird, and about the Scoville level (based on tasting the sauces while waiting for the food to arrive) of a Serrano. You can choose from 5 levels of spice. Medium had a nice scalp sweating kick, just right for this fan of Thai and Korean food. The recipe and original restaurant originated with Portuguese in East Africa, but the decor and music seemed more Brazilian to me. They have adopted the newly popular format of pay at the counter and have the food run to the table. To me this meant waiting in line an traditional time to order and pay. The Nandocas' Choice sounded good: "A whole butterflied Peri-Peri chicken breast served on garlic bread and topped with our crunchy house-made coleslaw." It turned out to be a smallish sandwich - see photo. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the fries were fresh and nicely fried. Still, that didn't seem like much food for $11.75, especially compared to Sardi's where that would get you a half chicken and two sides and a fountain drink and no upcharge for spicy mayo to dip the fries. Portuguese beer was quite nice. Four restrooms, all labeled Unisex. Summing up, pretty good food but not a good value. I might stop in for happy hour prices if I was in the area, but would not seek them out again for a regular meal. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - The menu didn't say it's a sandwich. Does that look like $12 worth to you? - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Winner winner chicken dinner! Went to Nando's with two friends for their housewarming event and we couldn't have asked more more. Literally, we even took the leftovers home:p When we arrived to Nando's, there were servers everywhere, ready to seat us, take our order with no wait at the cashier's line, and help answer any questions we had! As part of their event, we were allowed to order any entree and drink for free! I ordered the lemon and herb flavored chicken with the Peri-peri fries and mashed potatoes and boy was I a happy camper. All the flavors were intensely strong and when combined with other sauces, I was mind blown. My favorite was the garlic sauce. My friend also ordered the macho peas (mashed peas) which was the perfect vegetable side to the chicken. Ever had a pot pie with mashed peas on top? This was better. BOY, and if that wasn't enough, they said we could also get an appetizer, a drink (sans alcohol), and a dessert! We ordered the 6 wings in medium hot sauce for the appetizer, and Portuguese egg tarts. Wish the tarts were warm, but the crispiness of outside shell was still baked to a golden perfection. I ordered the cappuccino was was sub par to other cappuccinos, but still enjoyable. AND WE HAD BOTTOMLESS FROZEN YOGURT. To top it all off, this Nando's is located in a newly developed Laurel town center where there is a Harris Teeter, movie theatre, a Tutti Frutti and many more restaurants and stores set to open this 2014. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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The food was absolutely amazing! There's something about the rice at this specific location that is just better than the other locations. The service was mehh but understandable because it was very busy. I didn't particularly like that I could see people's food just waiting on a table in the center of a resturant. Food came out in less that 10 minutes. Great place for family! read more

Went here with family to listen to the outside band the town center provides on Thursdays. Nice spot to hear the band without it being too loud. The chicken and sauces are delish! Manager lady was great at being accomidating and making us feel welcome. She more than made up for any shortcomings (no fro-yo) for the young-ins. read more

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Good looking place, especially at the evening, has deemed lights and cozy atmosphere. Food here is great. Fresh and hot and taste delicious, served nicely. We tried chicken bowl and sandwiches. One of the best sandwiches. Good menu options of chicken. And their hot sauce is hot. Stuff were friendly, prices are good. read more

The location of this restaurant is wonderful! New development, more stores coming, a movie theater, 24 hr Harris Teeter....trust me when I say this time next year that shopping center is going to be one of the main places to get some good shopping and eating in. I have been to quite a few Nando's Peri Peri locations and as always I was not disappointed! The ambience was relaxing BUT it did get a little noisy. If you can tone that out your are good to go. We sat in one of the moon shaped booths in the back and it was a great spot for my family of 4. There were throw pillows on the chairs..very comfy. From the cheerful hostess, to the waitress that tended to our table the customer service was impeccable! I have no complaints at all. The gentleman at the cash register...I'm sorry I didn't get his name because he was awesome! Took time to explain the menu to my mother and made sure she got everything she wanted just as she wanted #awesome I ordered 1/4 chicken with red mashed potatoes and garlic bread sticks. OMG the breadsticks were perfect! Soft garlicky center (but not mushy) and crispy outside #mouthwatering The chicken was super moist, I love that the charcoal taste is like the kick to there great seasoning. I manage to get this dish every time I go. :-) I didn't get the Sangria at this location but I can imagine that it's just as delicious as it is at the other locations. Definitely worth giving it a try if you like Sangria My mom ordered the same thing I got but she also got a side order of mixed nuts. Between her munching quickly on them and mumbling how good they were I got the point that they were pretty tasty lol! She also ordered the side mixed green salad and added olives. It was super fresh and very good! She ate it before I got a chance to take a picture lol My daughter always orders the chicken caesar salad with lemon and herb chicken...One word YUMMY!! Have you been to this place yet?? If not GO! And don't forget to order the bread sticks! :-) read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Garlic Sticks - fresh and really good - Portuguese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Haven't been to Nando's in a hot minute but I was in the mood for food I didn't have to cook sooo Nando's it was. Welp! I should have known better than to buy the wings b/c they were Tyrone's Chicken tiny ..like I am almost certain the wings were belonging to pigeons or maybe orioles before being feathered and butchers - that tiny! This experience made me want to revert back to my meatless days b/c the only filling thing about this meal was the mash! So yea, if you find yourself heading to Nando's for a meal not a snack ..go 'head and order the 1/2 or 1/4 chicken. I actually called the manager to ask wha'gwan?! The manager (Ray) super nice, explained further that the pandemic has effected their chicken supply; and to compensate for my micro wings he'd comp me w 6 more FREE micro wings..ohh goodie!! That was nice of him but I don't think I'll be back to Nando's since they sell the sauce and I know where my home cooked chicken comes from. read more

So... ill start with the positive before the negative. The side taste very good. Anyways, i came to this location with my family. We stood in line and was almost at the counter when an employee asked us if we had been helped, we said no not yet and she guided us to a table. We sat there for about 5mins, very confused about if we had a server or not so we asked another employee walking by. She told us to go back in line to order... Why were we told to sit if... Ok so back in a long line. Finally order and get our food. 1. Chicken was TINY and burnt. Is that not yalls specialty? 2. Sides were a really small too. Honestly meant for one person even though we got the family platter. We are definitely not going back there. The location in Chinatown is much better. Now we have to order somewhere else because we are still starving. read more

I've come several times since my first post.... It is a must that I specify I want my chicken well done and cooked thoroughly. Otherwise it is not grilled all the way through. I love the mango lime sauce...or I get the mild sauce. My go-to sides are the butternut squash & corn and the red skinned mashed potatoes. I love the butternut squash so much that I looked up the recipe on Nando's website and I have made it from scratch. When I go in for a pick-up order I still need to order the white/mango sangria. Every location I have been to...is festive. This franchise is more family oriented and open style floor plan. I wish there was a "to go" parking for this spot. read more

Nando's is great place to visit for lunch. The chicken is good. It is well seasoned and tasty. I mostly order the ¼ chicken breast and wing with Peri Chips (aka Fries) and Garlic bread. The Peri Chips are addictive. Once I taste one, I continue. The Garlic bread with toasted butter is so good, and works well with the chicken. As you know, I am the Queen of extra sauce. Extra sauce is plentiful at Nando's Peri Peri. I am not alone in my fascination with the sauce, as the sauces are now for sale. Nando's cares about cleanliness. There are hand washing stations conveniently located near the cashier. Overall, each visit to Nando's Peri Peri is a nice visit. I plan to return many times. read more

First, let me start by stating that the food is pretty good, especially for a chain restaurant. However, I'm only giving 'this' particular location1 start and would rate it 'no' star if I could, because of the customer service, being sub-par in how they lack basic customer service skills. I believe that's the case because they employ young adults that are stuck to their cellphones in between servicing customers, versus taking that time to check up on their customers to see if everything is okay and if there is anything they may need while eating their meal. During my visit last night ( 11/03/2019), I asked one of the staff members a question, which was probably not a good idea based on the fact of how he made me feel as though I was bothering him by his body language and his dismissive demeanor. To me, providing great customer service is at the center of every successful business, especially when providing a service and there being other restaurants as your competition. For that reason, I will pass on eating at that particular location again because my hard-earned money is too valuable to me when I have choices - several choices within steps of your establishment. read more