The food quality has gone down significantly. I was a huge fan for a long time but after recent visits I have noted the rotisserie chicken is very dry and not as well seasoned, the plantains are dry and hard where as they used to be nicely carmelized on the outside and soft in the middle, and they used to use the large green beans and now use the French style thin ones that are over cooked mushy though still flavorful. Not a restaurant that I seek out anymore. Do not recommend. Looking for a new favorite Peruvian restaurant! Any recommendations please send my way. read more

Chicharron de Pollo, don't miss out on this! This place never fails to impress me. Their food is so bomb! You will love everything on the menu! I also recommend getting the plantains! So good read more

Pollo Cabana - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

So I have been a regular at Pollo Cabana for quite some time now! Among my many favorites at this restaurant are the roasted Peruvian chicken of course, in addition to the plantains and fried yucca. Their spicy green sauce and sweet and savory white sauce are also two of my favorite things that I get whenever I eat here! This past weekend I was driving in the area and looking for a quick bite to eat, I stopped here and wanted to try something new. To my surprise, they revamped their menu and added in many new additions! So I ordered the steak Quesadillas to go! Now talk about deliciousness! The steak was fresh and whole, there were peppers inside, fresh melted cheese and the Quesadillas were stuffed with ingredients on the inside! Pico de gallo and a side salad was included, and I cherished every single bite till the last one! The staff is very courteous and friendly, with quick and prompt service! The flavors are much more vibrant than your typical restaurant. Cheers to good eats! read more

I purchased 3 meals here and because I checked in through Yelp, I was supposed to get a free bottle of water. The cashier translated to the manager and she said no with a stank face. She had an attitude because I brought back my salmon which was semi raw in the center. They cooked another one, STILL raw in the center. I asked for my money back for that order. I waisted time traveling back and waiting only for the manager to have a stink ass attitude. Don't be mad because I don't eat RAW FISH. I will never return here. read more

Pollo Cabana - Raw in the center Salmon :/ - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

Always loved the chicken, used to visit for lunch often when I worked in the area. But they recently added more Peruvian dishes including my favorite lomo saltado, which is tasty and authentic. I like how they even have a pasta variation, I prefer the original but it's really good as well. Service is always good and food is always fresh. I'd call ahead if you want to be in and out, but definitely grab a menu to go to try the different menu items. read more

Portions are not as large as Sardi's but the taste is perfect. For me, Sardi's is not the end all of "Peruvian Chicken" because I've lived in Miami where offerings like Sardi's are a dime a dozen, a lot cheaper, andddd a lot better as well. For those reason, Pollo Cabana stacks up just as well--if not better--than Sardi's. The chicken, rice & peas, and plantains were all very fresh and well-cooked, the facility was clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. I know everyone in the DC area is obsessed with Sardi's so the lines can be outrageous, making wait time a little frustrating. This place is by no means as packed, but I was amazed at how quickly they had my meal ready. Only gripe is the price. Same exact price point as Sardi's with the $8 1/4 chicken meals. I miss Miami prices. :( read more

Got the Lomo Saltado. Tender beef , good sauce, tender rice, generous portions. What more could I ask for?

pesimo servicio dan poca comida no prestan atención al cliente y lo ven mal a uno es caro y poco hiegienico 0 recomendable para venir a comer en familia hell nah read more

I will cut to the point. Food was hot, service was fast and polite. Hence the 4th star. I ordered a whole chicken without sides but I will say that although the chicken was fresh and hot I believe it could have been seasoned just a tad bit better. Bottom line, I will visit again if leaving the gym and needing a protein snack on the way home read more

I came in around noon and it wasn't really busy and gave my To go order. I got the quarter dark with black beans and rice with chaufa (Peruvian fried rice). Food was good although the fried rice was really salty. The chicken was really good though. Service was good and this is a nice place to try if you can't find the Sardi's in the area. read more

Pollo Cabana - 1/4 Chicken Dark, Rice & Beans, and Fried Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

This Latin food was amazing, service was really good. Atmosphere was noisy, but overall a great place to eat.

This is more of a 3.5 star review. Food is pretty good and I've gone back several times. Thus far, I've tried: 1) The pollo chicken quarter meal - chicken was a little on the dry side, but well flavored. On the breast, couldn't even eat most of the wing because it was so dry. 2) Lomo Saltado - flavorful, but dryish. Asked for more sauce the 2nd time I ordered and it was perfect. 3) Sides: plantain - one occassion was delicious, another dry and unripe. Rice - good. Beans - ok, need more flavor. Fries - ok, nothing special. 4) Dessert - have only tried the rum cake which was pretty good! Service is decent and portions are good. The lomo is definitely enough for 2 meals (Unless you're a 250 lb linebacker). Overall, I do recommend this spot. read more

My nose led me to Pollo Cabana. No lie. I was hungry, and figured that their must be a place to eat in this strip mall (I'm not a local, I was staying at a nearby Holiday Inn). As soon as I stepped out of my auto, my nose caught a whiff of rotisserie chicken. I looked around and spied Pollo Cabana, and BAM!, the next thing you know, I was inside. Pollo Cabana has a large menu, each item highlighting a protein either slow-roasted in the rotisserie or grilled in the open kitchen. I opted for a southwest chicken wrap. Dang this thing was delicious. Delicious and HUGE. I ate it all, but if I lived nearby, I would have saved half and brought it home for lunch another day. It was a deal, too. I think a little less than $10. Not bad for a meal that could serve two with healthy, fresh ingredients. read more

I ordered a Caesar salad with no chicken and still received chicken. Not sure if they just didn't read my order or if they just skimmed it. Either way I received chicken on a no meat salad. read more

I've been to quite a few pollo places, and this is one of my new favorites. We got a whole chicken to go, and it was super tasty. Since we're doing a lower carb diet when we can, we decided to just get a side of beans. The beans were good, but a little watered down. The chicken was tender and flavorful. It was noticeably less salty than most other chicken that I've had, which is nice. We didn't try anything else, but from the flavors of the foods that we did try, I'm willing to give the other dishes a go. The green sauce was good, but I could have used a little more spice. The staff was super nice, service was quick and with a smile. I will say that it was pretty empty in there when we went, but it was also like 8PM when we went in there. It is super close to home, and in the Greenway plaza, which also has a Safeway, Radio Shack, Petsmart, Ross, Hair Cuttery, Old Navy, etc. Typical strip mall stores. I'd like to see this place stick around for a bit. read more

The food in this restaurant has seriously declined. They frequently get the orders wrong and the chicken isn't always seasoned well. I recommend getting your food elsewhere. read more

My noodles and seafood were greasy and I wasn't able to finish it. The service was quick and friendly but the food wasn't what I was hoping for. Clean establishment and friendly people though! read more

I mean, I have zero complaints! This place has legit Peruvian rotisserie chicken, and the rice and beans and fried plantains that I had were pretty delicious, the plaintains weren't overly oily like some places make it. The chicken was cooked well, nice and juicy, but could be a little crisipier, though. The flavor was pretty good. They have a wide selection for those who want more than just rotisserie chicken, I saw wraps, salads, pulled chicken?! cool. They also have a huge drink selection--not really on the Peruvian side, but there was a lot to choose from. Their alfajor that I had was also amazing, super fresh, and the dulce de leche was sooo creamyyy mmmm... The service was friendly, fast, and there's ample seating for anyone who wanted to hang out to eat Definitely would come back if I'm in the area to try some of the other sides. read more

This place is overrated! It's definitely not what it used to be. I waited in line for 20 mins. There were about 4 people in front of me. They had one lady ringing people up and two others prepping and cooking food. Te two others would bring the lady in the front togo containers with food and just leave. The lady behind the register had to take the orders of folks standing infringe of her, take payments, bag 10 orders, grab sauces from behind, call out order numbers that were ready for other folks to pick them up and attend to carry out orders ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!! When I finally got to the register I order 1/4 chicken but they didn't have white meat and their veggies were limited according to the cashier!! I waited another 15 mins for my food just to go home and find the veggies were so salty! They were inedible! I had to trash them. The chaufa rice was good but the portion was so small. All in all I will never be returning. read more

If it were at all possible to give this place zero stars I absolutely would. The experience I had there today while on a business meeting with my manager was the worst dining experience I have ever had. The owner, whom I was unable to get her name, was extremely rude to me when I inquired about the lack of toppings on my order. This was my second time eating here, and it will be my last because of the horrible nonexistent customer service. I will try to make this long story short.... I ordered a Caesar Bowl with everything on it, under the impression that tomatoes would be included. I opened my food only to discover a caesar salad with rice and beans. Not a big a deal... so I went up to the cashier to ask for a side of tomatoes, and was told that tomatoes do not come with this specific bowl and that I would have to pay an additional fifty cents. Then I was quoted that I would have to pay a dollar for the tomatoes. I politely explained my mistake in ordering and asked for the correct bowl that came with tomatoes free of charge, both bowls priced at $8.99. The owner or manager then, in front of other customers in line, loudly stated that she would not correct my order because I did not want to pay an extra dollar for tomatoes. She stated it was too late for me to correct my order because the food was already made. She then proceeded to approach me and raise her voice at both me and my colleague. She yelled that I was wasting their food and money, and had the audacity to point her finger in my face and put her hands on my shoulder. We politely asked her to lower her voice and to refrain from touching me, and asked for a full refund of the meal. It is unfortunate because my first experience was good, although she was not there. I enjoyed the Amarillo Chicken bowl and was planning to use this establishment for our catered work events. So I am left not only disappointed but upset at how disrespectful the management was to me in front of more than 10 customers. All because of my request for some diced tomatoes.... On the bright side, there are plenty of Peruvian restaurants that will ensure I am satisfied with both their quality of food and customer service. read more

I was really surprised by the quality of the food and service. The chicken wasn't dry or over seasoned and the mixed veggies were amazing and cooked perfect. This is perfect for a healthy lunch it was light and they got it to us quickly. read more

Pollo Cabana - 1/4 white meat chicken, mixed veggies, and french fries - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

This place wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either. I think it's a bit pricey for the quality. I doubt I will go back.

I've had lunch at Pollo Cabana several times and the food is pretty good. So far I've had the Southwestern Chicken Salad, the Cabana Style Cobb Salad, and a Cabana Chicken Platter served with two sides (1/4 Chicken Dark, Fried Plantains, Mixed Fresh Veggies). I can honestly say that I've been pleased with each meal I've had and look forward to trying other items on their menu. Right now I think my favorite meal is the Southwestern Chicken Salad, which I highly recommend trying. Both salads are fairly large and you will definitely be full once you've eaten it. I've actually had half for lunch and half for dinner because they give you so much. The customer service is not bad and there usually isn't too long of a wait. I love Peruvian food and this place always meets my expectation! I look forward to trying other items on their menu. read more

The food is decent. The service is alright. What I didn't like about this place is that the manager or owner (some guy with tattoos down his arms) was cursing at his staff and reprimanding them in front of customers. He was upset because orders were getting mixed up and people were waiting longer than others. Don't yell at your staff in front of customers, you are part of the problem. Pay attention to the orders and do what isn't being done. read more

Great food very delicious chicken yucca and plantains. I highlighted recommend them over DC Charbroiled Chicken inside Greenbelt mall. Choose Pollo Cabana you will NOT be disappointed. read more

i used a groupon here and i've been here a total of about 4 times. If you have been to Sardis in College Park, you will probably be disappointed, but for the sake of pollo let me explain. I think the biggest down fall here is the lack of traffic compared to Sardis , whether that's due to location or due to quality. With little traffic , in the 4 times i've been (around dinner time) , Pollo Cabana's chickens are not as 'fresh' nor are the sides. Things seem to have far less turn over compared to Sardis where sides and chickens are constantly being refreshed because of the demand. The chicken itself is good i think but a little dry(er) if comparing to Sardis. I've had their beans+ rice, coleslaw, plantains, and yuca. Yuca at Cabana is quite nice and on the level of Sardis! I think they do them well here whatever that means. Sauces: Yellow sauce is good, but a little more mayo based and thick. Their green sauce is super hot in comparison to Sardis too. They do not provide enough sauce here in my opinion. Price: it's cheaper than Sardis , who i think as of 11/12/14 (today) raised their prices. Personally if i have a choice, i wouldn't go to Cabana over Sardis, but with a groupon and if im in a tight schedule and need something super close to where i live, Cabana isn't bad. read more

If you want really good Peruvian chicken, this is not the place to find it - go to Sardi's in Beltsville. However, this place is a convenient, quick, and healthy option in Greenbelt if you can't make it up to Sardi's. It's very clean inside, and the menu is easy to follow. I like that they have some options beyond the standard Peruvian chicken menu items such as salads, wraps, and bowls, with toppings that include roasted red peppers, olives, or nuts. The problem is that the chicken is dry and not particularly well-sasoned, and everything I've tried there has been extremely bland. Also, compared to most Peruvian chicken places in this area, I find their portion sizes to be small for the price. read more

3 and half stars for this place. As you enter, this place is very clean, and staff is friendly. The prices are comparable to other Peruvian food places. The reasons for deduction is because compared to other Peruvian restaurants, it just lacks in the portion size, and nothing really stands out to me. But overall, it's a decent place to go to if you are in greenbelt. read more

I have grown to love this place. They're very friendly and try their best to please all customers. I've had a couple of orders to be inaccurate, and from those experiences I just double, sometimes triple check my bags before leaving. The chicken is roasted to perfection! The restaurant is always clean. read more

This place is amazing. If you are ever in this area and hungry..try Pollo Cabana not the Chevys.

Tried it because of a rebate offer and I was in the neighborhood. Not impressed at all. The chicken skin was smokey, but tough and impervious to the plastic knife. The meat underneath was slightly overcooked and bland. I wound up tearing the meat apart caveman style. The black beans were quite good, but the rice they topped was dry and chewy. Mixed vegetables were fresh, but rubbery. 2 on my scale is "fuel", usually reserved for highway rest stops. My advice for Peruvian chicken: go two exits north and eat a Sardi's. read more

Thought I'd give this place another try. Bad decision Floor dirty, tables dirty. The woman behind the counter told me she was to busy to wipe the tables down. Really! read more

Best salads and pollo chicken. One of my favorite spots! The Cabana Chicken Rachero salad is delicious!! read more

Pollo Cabana - Cabana Chicken Rachero salad!! - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

I have been looking for a Peruvian chicken place closer to home for a while now. I'm excited to say I've found it. Did take out twice so far and have been very pleased. The small resturant is clean and the staff is so nice and polite. I ordered 1/2 chicken white with platanos accompanied by tasty yellow sauce. Very good. I will go again. They have a varied menu and I may actually try something else soon. In the meantime I am happy I found this little gem. read more

Very clean. Good music. However I have had better chicken. It was not quite as seasoned as I like it. Also I would rather not have the dry leftover from lunch fried rice make a new batch of those coming in so late lunches and dinner. The menu definitely is full of great salad and wrap ideas that would bring me back BUT, the first experience with is real important. If the menu wasn't loaded with at least 1 or 2 more things that I may be able to try I would not be back. You only get one chance to make a 1st impression. #Fail read more

10 bucks for a chicken sandwich and a small drink. DC prices in the burbs. The pulled chick was just like any other chicken cheese steak you would get in the area, no flavor except for the green peppers. I was disappointed. it would not be that bad except for the price read more

Ok so I tried the chicken again thanks to my coworkers and it tastes a lot better than the first time I had it. Seems like it is seasoned better now, maybe because I tried them around the time they first opened? They have good fries and yuca too - so, I'll up my rating. read more

Chicken was ok. It wasn't that Peruvian chicken that you need half of it to be fully satisfied, tastes was ok read more

Pollo Cabana - That Peruvian chicken...smoking good - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

This place was great. I went with a coworker, Jim, almost a year ago. He wanted to go to Wendy's in that same shopping center; he is a man of simple tastes i.e. burger is his lunch of choice. I had agreed Wendy's would be good, but when we parked in the center, and I said, 'Ooh, a Spanish chicken place; can we go here?' He said that he was kind of looking forward to Wendy's, but agreed. I told him; Wendy's is everywhere; I promise you'll like it. I got the chicken platter with two sides, and he got a sandwich. He agreed that his sandwich was good, but he said, 'I should've gotten you had; that looks excellent.' I agreed this is the kind of thing to get at a place like this. He was unfamiliar with this style. There was a place in Rockville that was even better, which I will give 5-stars. read more

I have to say that the food was ehh. Where do you want to start? The good or the bad? I will start off with the good because it will be the quickest. The plantains were good. Yep that is it. The chicken was dry and so were the yuca fries. The skin on the chicken was seasoned nice but once you bite into it I was hoping for a drink after every bite. It was made even worse by the very dry yucca fries. I have to say that if it was not for the fact that I took it as takeout I would have brought it back. The place was very clean servers were very nice so that is an upside. Service was quick since there were probably only five other customers in the restaurant already eating. First thing that popped in my mind was why they have so many chickens cooking when there were so few people that seem to eat there. Perhaps this contributed to the chicken being dry as there were plenty of chickens on the roast. I am not going to say I will not give them another chance as there were many other options on their menu but I will not being trying anytime soon. read more

Pollo Cabana - Peruvian Near Me - Greenbelt, Maryland

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