I came down from DC to visit family and was craving some really good chicken, and this place did not disappoint. From the moment you walk into Piri Piri Chicken, you can feel how warm and welcoming the atmosphere is. It really makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. The food is honestly amazing. Everything is flavorful and cooked perfectly, but I highly recommend the EL Rey plate. It is a must try. On top of that, the prices are super affordable, which makes the experience even better. Definitely a spot I will be coming back to every time I am in town! read more

Places like this are why we always try to eat local on road trips! Food was amazing and service was awesome! The birria tacos and pupusas are not to be missed! read more

Awesome chicken. There piri piri chicken special is a explosion of flavor in your mouth. The employees made a great experience and created a friendly and cheerful environment. read more

We've been going to Piri Piri for years now, ever since my mom moved in nearby. The staff are so kind and always smiling. Whenever we dine in, they always make us feel welcome. We honestly have no idea what everything else on the menu is like, because we always get the half chicken with beans, rice and pico, and the delicious jalapeño corn muffins. The chicken is always super tender; the sauce they cover it with is so delicious; the skin is always the perfect amount of cooked and packed with flavor. They have a very spicy sauce that my partner loves, and I always get the orange sauce. There are others! The drink selection is quite good, with a ton of variety. They even had the seriously-rare grapefruit Jarritos the last time I was there. It's my favorite, but for some reason nobody ever has it! Thank you all for such good food and your kindness over the years! read more

So, I'm not going to change my rating, but I will say I'm thoroughly disappointed in what recently happened. So I'm assuming this place is under new management or at least decided to care about Yelp reviews, given that they have been verified for only a week. I was contacted by the management to take my photos down of the horchata that was allowed to sit long enough for the mix to settle, with an absorbent amount settled at the bottom, stating that "natives are aware of this," so I should basically not be accepting of this possibility. As if I don't understand and assumed because I'm not a "native" that I never made horchata. Let it be understood: I have visited many Mexican, Tex-Mex restaurants, let alone the fact that I love this sweet treat that I made myself, so I'm WELL aware of the possibilities of the mix settling. First off, it should have been some notification that the drink had been sitting for so long that it would need to be churned again... or... maybe you could have just made me a fresh drink rather than provide one that sat long enough that at least a half inch in height of horchata mix settled at the bottom of my beverage that I couldnt even drink through the straw. No one should ever contact someone who made a review over four years ago. Asking for them to delete photos based on their understanding of how a beverage should be presented or served (given that I'm not a native). I feel that was very unprofessional. Especially since they just verified this page enough to care about any of the bad reviews posted in the past, many of them have been removed since they're at five stars now, since they've been verified in the past week. Might I add that? They contacted me the same day that they verified their page. I have the screenshot to prove it. But I won't add it because I don't want them to try to take that down either. read more

Piri Piri Chicken - Horchata tasted off, poured it out and that is the gunk that was stuck at the bottom. - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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For the appetizer, I got the tortilla chips with White Cheese Sauce and also the salsa. The chips are very well made, with good crisp and flavor. The white sauce pairs super well with it. The salsa is kind of sweet but you can't really taste much spiOne of the other guys thought it was mid. For meal, I got the 1/4 Dark meat chicken meal with piri piri sauce and hot salsa! The chicken was very good. I liked the piri piri sauce but I thought the spicy salsa wasn't spicy enough. I got it with 2 corn tortillas but they were a bit thick, and I wish the corn taste could come out more. For a drink I got the Marañon(cashew) which was actually really good! I had never had the fruit of a cashew before and it tasted really good! The service was really good! She made it very easy for us to order separate checks which I know can get annoying with large parties. Overall pretty nice vibe when walking in, decently clean with one bathroom. Good restaurant read more

Piri Piri Chicken - 1/4 Chicken Dark Meat - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Pitiful Piri is down the street from my job and on this day I was hungry and looking for something new and Piri Piri gave me whaat I was looking for. I walked in and ordered a Burrito Sabanero. I had no idea what this was until it came out, but it was basically a chicken burrito with grilled shrimp on top with a side of red beans and rice. When I tell you I ate every bit of this.. I'm not lying, this chicken was seasoned to perfection and hit the spot. I highly recommend them. read more

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MUST HAVE!!! This little place is so easy to over look as you're going down route 1 but you absolutely have to stop in. Try anything on the menu! You won't be disappointed. I'm a very picky eater and I love everything I've had so far. Today I had just ordered and noticed I missed the sign about the pupusas. (I'd only had home made pupusas before) The sweet lady behind the counter gave me a free one to try! IT WAS AMAZING! Seriously. I can't stress this enough. You have to try this place. read more

Piri Piri is tucked away in a small plaza back from the road. Sad in that if you aren't looking for it, you'd likely never see it. It's location is also not ideal for me, even though it's on the heavily traveled Route 1, as I seldom travel this way. For this reason and this reason alone it was only my second visit there. Upon entering you'll find a humble place with seating for fifty or so. There are two menus. One is static, while the other is hand written on a chalk board. At the counter this evening was a young woman, who was taking orders and in the kitchen was an older woman. They were both very pleasant. I ordered two half chickens, two orders of fried yucca, and one order of fried plantains. The order sizes were much larger than any other like establishment in the area. The chicken may not have the crispy crust of others and the spices used give a red look. The taste was very good without any of the sauces provided. The fried yucca portion was good, but because they were cut into more slender pieces, not as tasty as other places. The fried plantains, however, were the best I've had in years! To top off this great meal was a great price and enough left to feed myself for another 2 or 3 days! I regret not having visited here more frequently, but am promising myself not to make the same mistake again! read more

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I ate Piri Piri for the first time at wedding they catered this weekend and will definitely be back. Literally could not recommend enough! Every item was incredible. read more

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They have many good options to choose from. The Piri Piri chicken is a must try. We ordered 4 different food items: Piri Piri chicken, cheesteak, 2 burritos and they were all very good. The waitress/cashier was so nice. We were very satisfied with our picks! read more

Pupusas are perfectly cooked, authentic, and delicious. They come with enough slaw salad and red salsa. They are the best pupusas in town! The ladies that take your order at the counter are always super friendly and usually accommodate special requests. You have to visit Piri Piri Chicken and try their delicious pupusas!! read more

We use yelp instead of travel advisor for dinner because who knows the best places to eat than the locals vs other travelers? Locals! Always! Locals for the win again! Amazing chicken and the sauces made in house are next level. Try them all it's worth it. read more

Amazing service and food. At home feel. The fried ice cream and papousas were great.

I just had dinner at PiriPiri, eating there for the first time while staying overnight in a nearby motel. What a wonderful meal! I ordered the ranchero steak platter. The steak could not have been cooked more perfectly. The onion rings (not fried or battered) were by far the most delicious I have ever had. Everything else on the platter was excellent too. I didn't dare to eat the "chile toreado", but I took it away with me and will try to work up the courage someday. I also ordered a piece of cheesecake to go, and it too was the best I've ever had. The portions were all enormous, and I could easily have been filled with half of it, but it was too delicious not to finish. I read through the menu and everything there looks delicious, ample, and very reasonably priced. The steak platter was only $18. The waitresses are all fluent in English. I can't rave about this place enough, and I hope I will someday have an opportunity to eat there again. Thank you PiriPiri for a beautiful memory I shall never forget! read more

I was just there Monday and when the brought out my food a cockroach ran out from under the plate and when I told the staff they didn't even act shocked so they know they have roaches read more

This place is the definition of hole in the wall. The chicken blows away what you would get at any Peruvian chain and the in-house sauce (choice of 3) was on par if not better than Nandos. You wont notice it driving by but it's definitely worth the visit. I know I'll be coming back. read more

Piri Piri Chicken - Half Chicken with Rice, Beans, and Salad - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We were getting hungry on the way to Richmond so I stumbled upon this magical whole in the wall thru yelp! I've had so many chicken and rice places like Nandos and all the other places in Northern Virginia but this place was SO good that it pretty much knocked out all the big names! I don't come to Richmond as much but I definitely will return even though it is sort of out of the way! read more

Piri Piri Chicken - a plate of food - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fabulous dinner this evening at this simple storefront. They make some delicious chicken and while they don't offer much choice in the side dishes, the chicken itself was excellent. A quarter chicken with rice, beans, a small salad with pico and two corn muffins. I skipped the rice and beans but the chicken was moist and delicious and fresh. No big frills here, but that's okay. You're getting a good meal at a local business and that's what we do here at Yelp, right? [Review 11977 overall, 1760 of 2019.] read more

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Good, cheap food. Service is super fast. Nice little place with limited seating, but the delish food make up for it

From out of state here on business. Those of us from the south know good chicken. This place lives up to the billing. I will definitely be here again next time I am in town. Had quarter chicken wthe the rice and beans. That was plenty for me with the two homemade corn tortllas on the side Also had the hibiscus tea at the recommendation of the man at the counter. Don't miss this. Even drive a bit out of your way for it. read more

The restaurant is lively and has a very homey family environment, and the smell of the food from the parking lot already gives ya that hint that it's good! The service is quick and attentive the lady asked if I had been there before and if I had tried the pork and cheese papoosa and now I can't stop going dinner every night the most moderately priced in the region! Thank you for dinner while I'm working in the area piri piri half chicken with rice and beans is my absolute favorite! read more

I love this place! A hidden gem. Huge menu selection and variety. Reasonable prices with generous portions. Friendly staff. They really cook with love. Have been twice and I recommend the chicken quesadilla, plantains, and jalapeño corn muffin. read more

Excellent food, friendly service! Order your fave, YES ITS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS. As for green sauce with your food or some piri sauce! we have tried the chicken, burrito, taco salad, nachos, fajitas- all great! read more

This spot is so far from me but I decided to head over as I was in the area and I am so glad I did! First the young cashier was super sweet and helpful in assisting me on food options! I got the quarter white which comes with a side of refried beans and rice with your choice of tortilla or jalapeño cornbread muffin and this plate did not disappoint, 5/5 for sure! Chicken was well seasoned and juicy and the beans and rice amazing! I'm using a sweet cornbread type of girl but this was good, no heat and still sweet! Can't wait to head back over! read more

Piri Piri Chicken - Quarter 1/4 Chicken (White Meat) - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Amazing! From the chicken to the mojito pork I have never been disappointed. LOVE this place!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. Quick service, great food! Definitely get the plantains! read more

Piri Piri Chicken - Stopped in for lunch, what a great spot! Quick service, reasonable prices, and the food was delicious! Definitely get the plantains! - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I recommend the chicken had a good taste, they also have natural juices the wait for the food is about 5 minutes, good service. read more

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This was the stop we made after yelper had good things to say about this place. The name is piri piri and it is said to be a Portuguese cuisine but most of the items resembled more like Mexican cantina. If you love Mexican food then this is a must try place. Piri piri is a flavor they specialize in and most of items you can ask for their piri piri chicken added to. The place is well organized and as soon as you get in you can see their love for the chicken. All the chicken posters hanging on the wall is a nice theme they have added. The hostess and the servers are awesome, they love to talk about their food and specially their piri piri chicken. The food was good, we ordered so much and kinda thought we might not be able to finish it but with some breaks we cleaned up everything. It was that good. The prices are decent for the food you get, check out my picture for the Nachos. I have not seen a Nachos decorated so much on that price. Overall it was a good experience for our mood plus our guts. We would definitely recommend this place for people looking for a Mexican cuisine. read more

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$4 barría tacos are HUGE 2.50 papusas bigger than your face 10/10 Amazing workers and amazing food! read more

I'm curious on what's the hype in this restaurant so I went and check it out myself! Of course I order their chicken which what they are famous for. I ordered half chicken dinner to go. I'm a little disappointed since the chicken is extremely bland and dry. I tried to use their sauce to bring some flavor but it didn't help aT all. I gave 2 stars since the front desk/counter is very attentive and gave me 3 flavors of their sauce. Although the sauce didn't help the flavor of my chicken. I definitely will it not go back. read more

Piri Piri Chicken - 1/2 chicken - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

AAAhhhhhhh, the sweet, melo flavors of African Piri Piri Chicken! You don't just find these Piri Piri (Peruvian) restaurants in any American city, normally in culturally friendly cities like Richmond Virginia. This place is near my job and I see it daily, but never gave them a try. So working late one weekend and looking for some quick, good and filling, I gave them a try. So glad I did. The chicken is marinated, then grilled to perfection over an open flame. The skin crisp up holding all that delicious piri piri flavor. You can have a quarter, half or whole chicken. Dinners come with a drink, and two sides. The chicken is served up with a green or red sauce (I like the green, its more traditonal) which is the perfect compliment to the meal. This restaurant is small, located in a strip mall near a DOD installation. The place is very clean and has a variety of Tex Mex meals, but, the go to has to be the chicken. Highly suggest this place for lunch or dinner. Happy Yelping! read more

Stopped in Piri Piri Chicken. We had Chimichanga & Fahitas. It was excellent, staff was friendly, prices were good, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty meal with sizable portions for a good price. read more

Pricing and food is good. Chicken is good but not the best peri peri style. The dining area is clean. I will return soon. read more

Piri Piri Chicken - Periperi chicken - Portuguese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Found this place on Yelp, and decided to try it out. Ordered the 1/2 chicken with rice and beans. Chicken was tender and tasty, had good flavor but not spicy. I come to richmond about once a week from Chesapeake so always looking for a good place for lunch. This little hidden treasure answered the call. I will definitely be back to try something else on the menu. And yes the staff was very pleasant read more

Really good food. Fast service. Great prices. We had bowls and a platter. Not too spicy but plenty flavorful.

OMG LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! You really can't beat this place, it's amazing...everything from there virgin margaritas to there Cali steak fries! read more

Love the food and drinks! The service is great as well! It definitely is a hidden gem.

The food is delicious and the service and price is right. I am a huge fan of the jalapeño corn muffins!!

This place is super yum! I came here 3 times and missed a 4th while in town for a week and a half if that tells you anything. And that's odd for me since I like variety. I think the half chicken is a great option - great price and lots of food: rice, beans, 2x corn/chile muffins, and a delicious half of a chicken!! Rice is usually blah but Piri Piri's is good such that you actually want to eat it. The chicken - awesome! Especially when doused with their sauce. If you ask for hot sauce they'll give you the piri piri sauce...which is great but on only slightly spicy. Tip: ask for the hot, hot sauce which is kept in the back because "not a lot of people ask for it" (I just don't think they know about it). That one is actually spicy. I got the burrito too since I was told it was popular. It is very good but it doesn't let the quality of the chicken/restaurant standout. My favorite part of visiting was Monica at the front. She was fun to banter with and super nice! read more