Nando's Peri-Peri is a great choice if you love flavorful, spicy chicken. The peri-peri sauce has a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the chicken is always juicy and well-cooked. The sides offer a good variety, and the atmosphere in the restaurant is casual and welcoming. My only small gripe is that sometimes the spice level can be a bit inconsistent, but overall, it's a tasty and satisfying meal. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy bold flavors! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - THE Drew MacPherson - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've ordered from this Nando's on several occasions and they're never consistent. This most recent time, the side and the wrap were much smaller than usual, there was one scoop of mashed potatoes and a thin wrap with little chicken. The flavor of the food was good otherwise. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad and mashed potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If it wasn't for a guy in a chicken suit passing out coupons at the Metro station, we wouldn't have known about the lunch specials. You can order a quarter chicken, a sandwich, or wrap, and get a side and bottomless soda for $9.99! Service can be really slow during the lunch hour, however, and the lack of soundproofing and industrial space makes it hard to maintain a conversation at the indoor tables, making the outside tables a preferred option if the weather cooperates! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Lunch specials - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went last night for happy hour with two coworkers. It was not busy. Employees were friendly and courteous. Tables were clean. Condiment, utensils, and drink area were clean. We had a dozen medium wings, six buffalo wings, the skewers, and peri ranch chips. We each tried everything and it was all excellent. My only negative is the music was loud. Good, but loud. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 12 PERi-PERi Wings with PERi Ranch chips - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by here after Barry's. I usually really like Nando's but today not so much. I picked up food to go and when I got home the brussel sprouts that were almost $5 extra were extremely dry and completely burnt which was so disappointing. I did have to call the manager however the experience was extremely disappointing for a "premium" side. read more

Today - three of us entered the Nando's locate at 300 Tingey St SE 150. The service was so far below average and way below expectations. The workers don't care about customers or service provided. Tables were receiving their food before our table that came in 20 minutes after us. When I asked where our food was, the waiter had no manners or customer service. It took over one hour for all three of us to receive our order. The food was okay, but not the standard I normally have at Nandos. The ambiance was below average because most customers were upset at the long wait. I will not eat at this restaurant again. read more

Service here was amazing and staff was extremely kind. This was our first time here and will be a regular spot now when visiting DC for a ballgame. Food was prepared perfectly and flavor was amazing. If you can't handle spicy food, don't sleep on the Mango & Lime.....and don't leave without trying a Naughty Nata. If you disagree with this review, then just stick to the McDonalds trash you're probably stuffing your face with regularly and keep it moving. read more

Service was friendly and fast. Place was relatively clean. Outdoor seating area is nice but compact. Has a mix of different seating types from high tops to tables, benches to stools, and pergola to umbrella style shade. Menus are no through scanning a QR code there's no menu to be physically govern or even hanging on the walls. Presentation of the food is nicely done with colorful plates and well presented meals. Quantity is as expected so it's nice they didn't try to skip but it's also not overly abundant. The hummus can probably feed 2 people that have an appetite and more if you're willing to share and it's just a starter. The veggie burger was fantastic; flavorful and nicely topped. I removed 1 star because the price point is high, but then again everything has shot up in price from before. read more

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Hate hate hate having to leave 'bad' reviews. But, I'm a truth teller. My job ordered from here for lunch today actually and me and one of my colleagues don't eat meat. She ordered a bowl without meat, I made the mistake of ordering the veggie burger with a side of cauliflower. The cauliflower was decent tasting with the sweet chili sauce, but watery. There was like a puddle of watery sauce at the bottom of the to go box and it leaked onto the table. The veggie burger was simply not good and I know that every place that has meat on the menu does not do non-meat well. I also put on my order none of the sauce that comes on the burger and no tomato, both were put on there anyway. So the end result was a soggy, nasty veggie burger. Two stars to be nice, but this is definitely not ever something I would order or eat again. read more

It has been nearly a decade since I first ate Nando's in London. A British institution that sadly, has not made its way to the West Coast (or at least to the neighborhood I am in on the West Coast). After happy hour, I persuaded several co-workers to stop by here for dinner. It was fairly empty when we came around 8:30 PM. We sat outside because there is honestly nothing better then light balmy weather before the DC humidity hits hard in July. Staff said we can order online via the QR code on the table and then they would bring the food over to us. I got the peri-peri chicken bowl, lightly mild. I don't remember this bowl option from before so I was excited to see the new options. The chicken was as tender as I remember and paired well with the roasted peppers and hummus. I believe I ordered it without the arugula. Anyways, protein and vegetables - healthy and delicious! I know Nando's is considered fast food but in my opinion, it's good fast food that isn't too expensive. It definitely hits the spot for when I want something flavorful but also healthy-ish without breaking the bank. read more

Major improvement in portion size than my last visit. It looked like they cut one of the thighs in half and called it two. I was cheated out last time and didn't want to come back. I couldn't stay away because that chicken is so good. They fixed that problem. Service was ready and food was perfect in every way. Thank you! read more

Great food and great service as I've come to expect from most Nando's. The place was practically empty at around 2 pm on a nice Sunday. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The space was very neat and well kept. Condiment/utensil/fountain drink area was very neat and organized. Food was ordered via scanning a QR code and through the app/website. You pay (and tip) through the app/site as well. The servers brought our food over in about 10-15 minutes. Food (wings, fries, rice and skewers) were all very good. Overall a good experience, my only issue/recommendation was more bathrooms. They currently have two (2) gender neutral bathrooms. When I was about ready to leave, I had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a bathroom to become available (both were seemingly occupied by employees). This was when the restaurant was empty....I can't imagine how long that wait would be if the restaurant was busier. The area is nice with a lot of eating options. Parking can be tough, but there is a reasonably-priced outdoor lot at Water Street and 4th Street. ($2-$3 per hour) read more

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I LOVEEEEE nandos ! They never disappoint and the customer service is super nice and patient every time because I swear i forget my order almost every visit lol, but nonetheless the flavors hit the same each time. Never a long wait for the food so I usually double park because Navy yard parking is absolutely horrible for picking up food, but they also have an outdoor patio area along with indoor dining. So if you're ever looking for something fresh , flavor packed, grilled, and a little exotic do not skip past them please read more

Had an early dinner here last night. We got a table inside by the window. There was also a outside patio area. We placed our order by cell phone. It took a while to come up. The waitress brought us glasses for our drinks. The drinks were self serve and there were quite a few options to choose from. There was also an area to choose your own peri peri sauces. Everything from mild to hot. Our meals were all tasty. Chicken had a fantastic spicy taste that lingers in the mouth after you're done eating. Definitely a place to try. They also have takeout. read more

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I'll start with my experience with the chicken. The leg had a hot taste in my mouth and pairs with the crispy french fries. The wings were a bit too charcoaled and portion was quite small. The atmosphere is casual and inviting. It's ideal for a night out with friends or family. The staff was friendly and had great energy. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 Chicken Leg - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came in today around 5pm, Tuesday June 3rd... whoever was in the kitchen cooking... give them a raise! Hands down best I've ever tasted Nando's chicken breast. He cooked it to perfection. read more

The portion sizes have gotten way too small. These are pretty expensive meal prices and we should actually be getting a whole meal. It has been a recurring problem in the last few months. Another time was getting a tiny piece of chicken on the sandwich that was less than half of the size of the bread. I'm shocked by how much different and smaller my bowl ended up being from Nando's. And for almost $20 after tax!!! This location is not at all what it used to be and something needs to be changed. I'm extremely disappointed by this rip off. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Nando's advertised Mac bowl. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was slightly underwhelmed by the hype surrounding Nando's Peri-Peri. The photos on the menu make it seem like you'll get more meat/food but ended up with less then 4 oz of chicken. The flavor of the mango and lime seasoning was good. We got there with plenty of open tables and took about 35 minutes to get our food from time of order. Overall, had an alright experience. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Something different for me while traveling in DC for business. I've never had African food or peri-peri but I really enjoyed my meal from this growing chain of restaurants. The chicken was marinated with so much flavor from the peri-peri sauce and then it had good char from grilling. Very tender as well. The variation of flavors from the sides on my Peri-Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl were great to later keep tasting the pepper sauce. I really enjoyed the side of Macho Peas and the hummus served on my entree as well. The Roasted Brussel Sprouts were also tasty. The service was a little complicated having to order and checkout from an app, but the people working were friendly and helpful. read more

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The food was tasty and excellent and customer service was great! I would eat here again!

Without a doubt the smallest chicken wings I've ever seen in my life. Ordered 12 wings but they were so small it felt like eating 4 regular wings. read more

Some of the juiciest chicken I've ever tasted. Also a little suspicious that it's SO perfect. I ordered the 1/4 chicken with mash potatoes and rice. Kind of wish there was a rice and beans option. Definitely recommend the mash potatoes and fries, the rice may taste like it was just thawed out and then cooked. read more

While visiting DC, a friend sent me a message on Facebook and told me that I needed to find a Nando's...the rest is history :) After a Nationals game, we ventured off into "the Yards" and found a Nando's! When we walked in, we were given a table marker number and some menus to look over. We first took a seat and reviewed the menu. Everything looked super delicious and a little different than your typical grilled chicken establishment like let's say... Pollo Tropical. We settled for the Sharing Platter for 2-3 people. We were a party of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids). This comes with a whole chicken (4 pieces) and choice of 2 large sides. I think we could have ordered an appetizer in addition to this, but it was a good amount of food without anything else. When you order chicken, you can request what sauce you'd like. The choices were Plain-ish, Lemon & Herb, Mango & Lime, Medium, Hot or Xtra Hot. We chose the Medium and it was perfect with just a nice little kick and on top of that, we grabbed a bottle of both the Lemon & Herb and Garlic sauces. Divine! As far as the sides, I picked the Garlic Bread (realllly tasty) and the Macho Peas. I am a fan of peas and this took peas to a whole 'nother level. This was a bowl of whole peas (not mashed), parsley, mint and chilli. It seriously was a flavor masterpiece when you combine it with the chicken. What sets this "chicken" place aside from others I am used to, is that they offer alcohol. They have an array of sangria, spiked lemonades, beer and wine. I didn't partake, so I guess that means I'll have to make another visit...now to find the closest one to me since they don't have one in Florida :( read more

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I enjoyed Nando's during my time in Cape Town and I'm so happy that they are in the DMV area. This is a regular go to for me.

I've heard such great things about Nando's and I was SO excited to try the famed peri-peri sauce, but unfortunately my experience at the Navy Yard location was awful. I placed an order of wings and garlic bread for pickup. I arrived at my pick-up time and my order wasn't ready yet. I waited for almost a half hour (after my pick-up time) for my small, but expensive order. It was chaotic in there! There was also no pick-up line... Finally, I got my order and the wings were cold, very small, and had no seasoning! They were just plain wings!! They somehow forgot the sauce...by this point I was way too exhausted to go back...so I ate very expensive plain chicken wings. read more

Munchies anyone? Lunch anyone? Dinner anyone? With spots riddled throughout the entire D.M.V area #nandosperiperi is a new go to spot. Moderately priced with "Good customer service, good food, and horrible parking"- @omarthomas117 ( The reviewer at their location at 300 Tingey St., S.E. #150 Washington D.C. 20003). They have whole chicken, half chicken, quarter chicken...AYE!! The extra hot wings and garlic herb redskin mashed potatoes combo (pictured), will run you about $16 bucks...but you're coming back!! They have a slight vegan menu and spiked lemonades, just be ready to search for parking if you're going to the aforementioned location...that's it. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Extra Hot wings and Garlic herb Redskin mashed potatoes!! - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great fast casual spot serving grilled chicken items with a variety of sauces and a hip and open dining area to eat. Have been coming to Nandos since 2013 and it doesn't disappoint. Order the peri peri sauce to add to the flavor, trust. read more

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Came here to try the infamous chicken and sauces with a friend. Got the 1/2 chicken (both thighs) with a side of fries. Got the Mango & lime seasoning on one thigh and lemon & herb on the other. The chicken itself was good but a little saltier than I would have liked. It was moist and very filling! Fries were crunchy and seasoned well. Service was quick and easy. The host gave a great rundown of the menu and recommendations and I received the food hot at my table in less than 10 minutes after I ordered. Restaurant wasn't that busy so that probably helped with the quickness. Either way, this place is clean with a positive and chill vibe. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/2 chicken combo with fries - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordering is a pain in the ass. I have no patience for trying to order a new season sandwich that has a flier on the table but not online. The app is useless. It's not convenient. Wait too way long. 45 minutes for a chicken in a chicken restaurant. You kidding me. Poor service as in no service. Never again. Food mediocre at best. read more

I LOVE THE FOOD HERE!! Nandos is one of my favorite chain and I've had it multiple times. But the reason for the low rating is the service. Took me a long time to even have someone greeted us when the sign said "wait to be seated" and when someone finally got to us (the restaurant was empty - maybe 2 other seats?), she mumbled and told me to come closer with the hand motion. No words. Then she asked if I'm dining in or to-go, I said dine in. She walked me to my table, told me to order onljne. So I did, then the website to order doesn't work. I tried 3 times so I finally went up to order and she gave me a frown. No apologizing, no acknowledgement and said in the most annoyed voice "what do you want". I said please, thank you, all of that - and she definitely wasn't nice back to me. The rest of the staff was just talking in the kitchen, minding their business. I don't know her name but I am incredibly disappointed in the bad hiring at this location. I've never had a problem at all of the other nandos location I've been (and I've been to a lot). Oh, and the fountain drink machines BARELY works... I'm incredibly annoyed and will NOT be coming back at this location. read more

First visit ever to a nando's. I had no idea there were u.s. locations. I heard English friends talk about this place. I visited this location because I was in d.c. for the weekend I decided to order and eat outside. My glass of sangria got invaded by a bee. The server kindly made me another and I covered it with a napkin. The ordered a quarter piece of chicken with a side of grilled corn. Nothing much. I like the sauce options. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Outdoor seating - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came to dine in today at the yard, and we had an amazing experience with the service. Maria who was the manager on duty was very helpful with all our request. She went above and beyond to assist our needs and request including putting smile on my three children faces. We ordered the full jumbo platter with fries and garlic bread and the came presentable and delicious. We will definitely come back and enjoy again. Thank you Maria!!!! read more

It's a Nando's, and some of the experience is going to depend on whether you like Nando's or not. I find the chicken a tad dry myself but that's not specific to this location. The sauce is pretty good and the food portions are generous. I actually really like the staff at this one (and I've eaten at Nando's across DC); the times I've been they're super friendly and considerate. I also like the surplus of sauces they have available to you. No, it's not fancy, but the price is right and it's reliably good. read more

Customer service was friendly and professional however the food was not what we expected. Torn between 1/4 chicken breast and the full chicken breast, a couple dollars difference price point.. we were hungry so we each got the whole chicken breast. We received smaller portion than we expected. Rice was burnt and cold..? All in all, while the chicken was tasty, I dont think the portion is worth the price. You could literally go to any Peruvian rotisserie chicken joint in the city, pay a couple dollars less and get at least twice the portion. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Burnt rice that was also cold - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Probably my favorite restaurant to visit when in DC. Always feels like home. Superb food, service, and music all wrapped in one amazing experience. Not to mention price point is affordable. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Half chicken with Portuguese rice and cole slaw. Perfectly seasoned meal with just the right portion. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very cute, inviting atmosphere with lots of seating inside and out. A worker took several minutes unprompted to walk us through the menu and favorites which was very kind. The food was very flavorful and healthy which was nice on vacation when we're eating out a lot. We got the rainbow bowl. read more

OMG i am back home in Manchester UK!!! Thank you franchisee to take a license. This are hands down the BEST grilled chicken that you will get from a chain! I didn't even remembered how good they are. But the second tHe chicken tights touched my tastebuds they exploded!! So yummy I can't even replicate them near where at home. I always take the plain which has a bit of their marinade but isn't hot at all. But you can have it witH more pump and blast and choose a higher hotness but i always think it takEs away from the original taste. I also order my tights well done. That means with them there are crispier outside but still damn juicy on the inside. I like that flavor of the crispy parts. I can't stress enough that's you have to go to this South African place. And peri peri is in South Africa street food. Unfortunately the prices in the US (or in UK) are not - so it's not cheap but just good. I mentioned it already don't go for any other then the boneless chicken tights you will not regret it. If you are the first time at a nandos it will not be the last time, but here is a small guide how it goes: Choose your food from the menu that may around the register and decide how spicy you want it. They have everything from Plain-ish to Extra Hot. Then choose a table and remember or grab a table number, go to the counter to order and pay. Step3 Grab yourself the sauces and dressings you fancy, and any cutlery you need at the service station mostly near the drink station. (Eating with your fingers is heartily encouraged!) And then sit - Your order is brought to your table as speedily as possible. Forgotten anything, need extras or want dessert? Order from your table - they sort it out! I hope you enjoy it and I am so jealous and hope they open places in Cali soon. Wow this is the longest review I'll ever write I'll think but if you read so far I can tell you why it is: when I lived In UK I literally eat there eve every other day. That's how much I love them. read more

Nando's' claim to fame is its flame grilled chicken and its peri peri sauce. The menu features a few options, but its bright spots are the chicken dishes with some sides. You choose a heat level for your food when you order, but there are also extra peri peri sauce options available after you are served. I ordered a 1/4 chicken - leg with two sides (coleslaw and rice.) I had the chicken marinated in medium heat and then picked a couple of sauces to dip with. Note... the hot is pretty hot and the garlic is nice and sweet. The seating and ordering process is a little different. When you arrive, you are seated, but after once you've had some time with your menu then you walk up to the cashier and place your order. The issue is, the cashier is placed steps inside the front door, which is a little confusing. I dined during a busy rush after a Nationals baseball game. Some stood in line, others saved tables and still, others just kind of walked around. It was kind of confusing. Everything worked out in the end and I enjoyed my visit, but it takes a little getting used to. read more

UPDATE: I've given Nando's some time and I am a fan! I discovered their herb and lemon sauce (wow!) and the garlic bread, chicken, and slaw sandwich. They also have perfectly sweetened sangria and organic iced tea. read more

Super bomb food. I had the peri peri chicken with peas abs cauliflower lentil . My wife had the marinated halumi salad. All were cooked presented beautifully. All the staff was super cool and extra attentive We went here June 11 at 11 am . read more