Looking for local, authentic Salvadoran food? It doesn't get better than Pollo Tipico. Everything…read moreis made fresh to order. The interior matches that of a hole in the wall, which in my opinion makes it even better. It just has an authentic feeling which is matched by excellent tasting food. Definitely go for the pupusas (revueltas are my fav) and a 1/4 chicken for an easy and cheap meal. Sopa de Res for a hearty soup when I need that. Everything here is so good.

Another Salvadoran spot I've been coming to for years after work. Their pescado frito? Always hits…read more I usually keep it simple with salad or veggies and it never misses...crispy, flavorful, sooo yummy. The restaurant itself is small and stays busy, mostly people taking their orders to go, like me. The young man at the register is always kind (and I think the only one who speaks English). He is constantly translating for the other people there. The decor is a bit packed and cluttered, not much on aesthetics, but honestly, the food makes up for it every time. It is consistently good and reasonably priced.

Got dinner Tonight 10-16-25 through UberEats since I got blood drawn in my hand! & it still hurts…read moreand because it's late to cook what I wanted to. I got two orders of BOGO of the Chicken Bowl-black beans & white rice, sour cream, avocado slices, pico de gallo, lettuce and lots of seasoned Peruvian Chicken! You get a bowl and it equals 2 servings!. The Bowls are very packed, filling and seasoned al through comes with 2 sauces each the green is spicy!. Definitely for 13.50 or so BOGO I'd get this again!!... it's Healthy, Filling, and very seasoned. Ambiance is always a chill vibe.

The lady at the cashier she make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes can charge you more and other times…read morecan give you more food without charging, and now she forgot to put my drink on the bags . And last time i got and extra order. Not a good cashier specially when it's about money

I was hesitant at first to eat there because I never heard about this place, but my friend…read moreencouraged me to. The best food that I had in such a long time!!! The best customer service was top notch. I'm a happy customer!!!!

10.15.25 This used…read moreto be my hubby's go to spot for Peruvian chicken when he lived in College Park. He was out that way for work and decided to stop in to pick us up a half chicken. He selected fries and rice and beans for the sides. The chicken was on the small side, but I have found that to be the case for Peruvian chicken. I was raving about the rice and beans. The best I have had at any Peruvian restaurant. I would make an entree out of just it. Wish he still lived in College Park as we would frequent it. Highly recommend!

Came to pick up an order, no wet floor signs!!!! I fell and had a nasty fall. All they did was ask…read moreif I was ok, doesn't even proceed to mop the area or place a sign after the fall

This restaurant has become the worst it has ever been. I've visited through multiple ownership…read morechanges, and it has never been as bad as it is now. Since turning into a bar/restaurant, the quality of the food has plummeted. It used to be a family-friendly place, but now it's not. I even saw a family get thrown out in the middle of the day, which is unbelievable. If you want a good meal and a pleasant experience, go elsewhere.

Oooooooo! I was craving a shrimp quesadilla with sour cream and jalapeños…read more This wasn't the Lauriol Plaza Seafood quesadilla but the shrimp quesadilla was full of yummy shrimp, peppers and onions and had good flavor. I'm so full! I could only eat one piece. I was able to sample all the sides I ordered and they were all delicious as well. My French Fries were piping hot and the plantains were my favorite. Definitely check this place out! They have an extensive menu with yummy seafood options. I placed my order over the phone and the young man who took my order was welcoming when I arrived. The store was clean and it wasn't crowned just a few patrons sitting in watch the soccer game. Oh! They also had a variety of delicious looking cakes and desserts in the fridge. I really had to hurry and make my way out the door!!! Anyhoo- maybe my next cheat day I'll come try a cake...or 2! Happy Yelping!

This is my go to when I'm craving pupusas. My normal order is 2 1 cheese, 1 bean and cheese, they…read morecome with a slaw and sauce for about $8 with tax but the are so tasty.

We generally enjoy eating just vegetables for dinner and we found Sardi's has a great selection of…read moresides. For $33 we ordered six sides and made a sumptuous meal for four people. That's pretty reasonable. Every dish was well prepared and nicely flavored. No mushy vegetables here. Yucca fries: not greasy, nice and crispy. Good with any of their dipping sauces. Fried rice: very tasty dish with hints of chicken. Black beans, really tender and nicely flavored. Broccoli: super delicious super food, done perfectly, not mushy and just the right amount of crunch. Green beans: such an easy dish and they nailed it. Plantains: who doesn't like a good fried plantain? These were awesome! And the cookie is a sweet deal too. Go for it. I wasn't surprised to see a large number of to go orders at their pick up desk. The word is out on how great their food is here. Plenty of parking in their private lot on Baltimore road.

I have always preferred this location. Results across locations has been inconsistent for years…read more This time in Beltsville I ordered two have chicken white. The guy who preps the chicken didn't hear me? Giving me only one half chicken white. Manager fixed things but it did mess up their process a bit. I had to make sure I got the correct second meal. The chicken was great. Moist just the way we like it. The string beans were not cooked properly even though they looked good. This happens too often. The sauces. First, we just don't get enough sauces as part of the meal. Second, I was making sure I got enough sauces this time and ordered my usual types. Apparently, yellow sauce is now considered to be honey mustard. I did get some of the great tasting amerillo sauce but also got honey mustard which elsewhere is usually just fine. This honey mustard is awful. Trying to be like everyone else is not what made Sardis a success. If you must have honey mustard sauce go get a batch from McDonalds or some other fast food in the area. It will taste better. Was not happy with this visit. Given how high the prices have gotten Sardis can't afford to go down hill any further. I'm sure I'll go back sometime. Hoping things get better. Three stars cause the chicken was great.

First I have to complain that the Salsa Verde has lost its way. It used to be greener and spicier…read more I guess it used to have more jalapeños and herbs and that flavor punched through. Now it just tastes like mildly spicy mayonnaise. Not the same... (more on that below) The Sardi's chicken is ALWAYS the best around. In the DMV area there is no better. Others claim to be superior, but others usually serve a dry chicken. Sardi's is always juicy. Sides are fresh. Staff is friendly. Restaurant is clean. It's the best. I have been eating at a Sardis for at least 20 years... I think longer. I'd go to the location in Gaithersburg. When they used to serve the green sauce in the little plastic cups it was the best. As they grew and added more restaurants they started moving to these flat labeled packs produced offsite. Not as good, but I think they were still initially more "green" and less mayo. Now they taste creamy and less herbal/jalapeño. I'll still eat the chicken. I just miss the good sauce. Did I say Sardi's is the best? They are.

Well this seems to be the latest in this chain to open. I thought it was just Peruvian chicken but…read moreit's pretty much Peruvian everything plus cheese steaks, dry roasts, and vegetables. I'm here at lunchtime and it's filling up which of course is exactly what we want to see. I'm here on the recommendation of someone who has tried these gyros and they know how picky I am about the gyros. Because they're cooked to order , I can tell you that the place is very clean and very organized. The staff is all Hispanic. I don't know what that means, Caribbean chicken, I guess, but since I don't eat Peruvian chicken because it's very very salty, I'm trying the other meals. You can get an assortment of vegetables if that's what you want. I already mentioned there's chicken. You can eat wraps, different sandwiches, and a lot of Latin specialties. one complaint is that since they cook to order and you don't pick up at the table as my gyro, I sat here waiting for someone to call me. I didn't hear my name called out even though they asked for your name. I eventually had to go up to get it. I'm sure it's a little cooler than I would probably like it but we'll see. The final thing is, which I'm beginning to see not just here, A sign begging we want tips and we appreciate it. As for the Sandwich, they use the pre-sliced meat like that you would buy in a kit. . Cut thin and uniform and crisp on the ends. Think of bacon with a identity issue. Bread? it may think its Pita more like pity and last, The dressing was tasty and liberal would have licked it off the bread. Bottom Line, do not come here for the cold gyros , but i'm sure you find other food to like. 2.5 out of 5

And that's the last time we'll go to Chicho's. We called in an order for chicken, and when we…read morearrived were told it would be at least 15 minutes because they ran out of chicken (this is after they accepted our order over the phone). Over 20 minutes later, no progress. The charcoal couldn't catch. The foods good if you can get it. But they're dishonest whether or not the food is available even if you call. We're unbelievably disappointed in the way this was handled. We wasted our time and gas getting there. Time to find a new Peruvian chicken place. Fortunately, there are plenty around here!

This was my first time at chicho's chicken. I didn't know this place was in the area. The staff was…read morevery friendly. I had a half of chicken meal and string beans that was absolutely delicious. I also really enjoy the flavors of there chicken the spices were really good. This quiet little place was pretty good and they gave me a lot of my favorite green sauce lol . Definitely check this place out if you like peruvian food.

First time trying something other than the beef patties and I enjoyed!!! Do they have attitudes?…read moreSome, yes!! But that's what makes the food delicious!!! The brown stew chicken was cooked perfectly, and I was pleasantly surprised by the mac & cheese. Usually I avoid mac&cheese at Caribbean restaurants, but this one tasted as good as it looked. I like my cabbage much softer than the way they prepare theirs, but that's my preference. I asked for pepper sauce on the side because that's the only hot sauce they offered. Patties!!! Get the beef patties. Crust is perfect, and so is the filling. Avoid the curry shrimp patty! After a couple bites, I noticed I wasn't tasting any shrimp. So i sliced the patty and opened it up, and there were TWO salad size shrimp in there, with curry sauce spread throughout the rest. I wish I took a picture. Drink: Their pineapple cream soda from the fountain is my absolute fav!!!

"Truth Is !!" When I walked into Dat Jerk I was surprised at its commercial feel ( not your usual…read moreatmosphere for a authentic Caribbean spot ) With that being said, once I actually got down to business and started eating my oxtails, all my reservations went out the window because the food was absolutely delicious!! The oxtail were so tender and tasty and they blended perfectly with my rice & peas. I was a little disappointed they didn't have curry goat on their menu... but for sure, when I'm in the mood for some oxtails Dat Jerk is my go-to !!!! If you're visiting the Woodmore Center make sure to stop by Dat Jerk... you truly won't be disappointed !!

Seen the place a ton of times and decided to stop by on a whim. It's in Beltway Plaza next to the…read morepho spot. You can access it either from inside the mall or from the parking lot outside. They offer Peruvian staples and much more. You've got the charbroiled chicken, but there's also some saltados, tacos, burritos, wings, gyros, and more. Now, usually I'd get a Peruvian staple, assuming that's what they're known for. But I had a taste for some other random things. I decided to get their lamb gyro and 24 karat wings. It was around lunch time so it wasn't empty in there, but it wasn't crowded. It was obvious some of the folks were regulars... everyone was nice. My order was taken and I got it within 10 minutes or so. When I got home the first thing I had was the gyro, which wasn't bad! The lamb was flavored a bit differently than I'm used to, but the texture and everything else was good. With the name, I was expecting the wings to be... golden, and they weren't at all. The flavor was good, but I was definitely expecting a different aesthetic. Wings are made well. I'd go back to try the Peruvian staples, hope they are good!

I always pass by this place, when I'm in the area, but never go in. I decided to change that. So, I…read moreordered my favorite: wings. The wait wasn't long, the staff was nice, and the place had vibrant, inviting colors that represented their culture. Lastly, the wings were steaming hot & good. I ordered the red velvet cake for dessert. That hit the spot too! Want more authentic opinions? Check out my video reviews and more on my various platforms: CocoasJoy