I was looking for a quick place for lunch and the siren call of Peruvian chicken reeled me in. I've…read morenever been to Don Pollo as I usually go to Sardi's, but this was perfect. The food came out quick and was a great price. The chicken blew my mind- moist, tasty, hot, just perfect. I loved the plantains too. I ate in the restaurant which was clean and the staff were so nice. Highly recommend!

The food here is so good! I just love their rice and plantains and my family loves their chicken!!…read moreI could eat here on a regular basis lol. The cashiers are always sweet and the place is always clean. I've never had a bad experience here and I crush my plate every visit. Good eats for a good price and they're pretty quick with all the traffic. Great for lunch or dinner.

My family loves Sardis.. we tried a bunch of their menu items through the years and let me tell ya…read morethat Their Lomo Saltado is amazing Anticuchos is my favorite Yuca is only good when its crispy. Long ago they used to make their sauces but now its pre packaged and not the same. The consistency and the product tastes very artificial which ruins it for me when I put it on to my chicken or yuca. The rice is decent but all depends on when it was made. Chicken ; is hit or miss .. I prefer their steak entrees.. Hubs love honey glazed salmon. Service is always great but for chicken I prefer mom and pop places like Super Chicken or Pollo Rico.

What another great experience. Its always a good time at Sardis' The ambiance is great. We luckily…read moremissed the crowd so it was pretty quiet but the patrons were enjoying their food for sure. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the staff who were very friendly. The service was impeccable as always. The staff were very friendly and nice. They were very knowledgeable about the menu and were ready to answer any questions we had. We ordered the half quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans with a side of plantains. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and very flavorful. The mambo sauce was a great addition. Overall, it was a great experience. I will be back again. Cheers!

This was my first visit to Poyoteca! I had seen it from the outside, but only ordered online and…read morehad delivery for years .... It helped to get us through the shut-down lock-downs of the pandemic! I had the veggie burrito and flan. Both were absolutely delicious! I also love their green beans, mashed potato, and other things you can put together in a veggie sides dish -- you get to choose four. It's great! They have mac and cheese, too .... I really enjoy the food but of course, it's the art that drew me in the most in the first place -- even when first seeing it online years ago, I found the look of the logo to be very visually appealing. As well, this is much of what I so liked during my first dine-in experience. The only thing I didn't like was that it was rather loud. Well, it also happened to be very cold but it was very cold out that night and I was stuck wearing warm-weather clothes from the warmth earlier in the day, so ... it was a bit uncomfortable but also, I was having to consider someone else's comfort who found it to be much louder & colder ('freezing,' in fact!), than I did. The metal chairs are rather hard. There are booths with soft cushions, too -- so you have your choice. The coolest thing is if you're a fire-lover, sometimes they cook with what appears to be a flash-frying method and the flames are really big and bright -- so cool to see! If you eat with your eyes, there are many visual treats to be had here! If you just eat with your mouth, there are plenty of tasty treats! It's an all-around, all-over taste and other-senses sensation! (Filling, too -- I believe you will not leave here hungry!) Overall, I highly recommend it!

Poyteca's whole chicken takeout meal is the best dinner rescue ever! Takeout is super fast and…read morefriendly-they made our yucca fries fresh on the spot. The chicken is hot, tasty, juicy, and meaty. Although we didn't get it this time, one of my favorite sides is the honey roasted carrots and Brussel sprouts. Lots of sauces are provided for the chicken and fries - green is a bit spicy while the yellow sauce is mayo-based. Delicious!!

I love Nando's. Only been a few times but it hasn't failed me yet. All the sauces are great. The…read morechicken is always moist. I recommend the two leg combo if it's your first time. Service is pretty quick. I've only been to the one in Gaithersburg and sat outside, the view of the water is nice.

We walked in from the lake side and step in line. We get told we have to talk to the host. There…read morewas no signage saying as much and inexplicably there's no host at the patio lake side where all the guests walk in but, ok sure.... I walk to the front with my SO. The patio is empty but every table has very clearly been dirty and left for an indiscernible amount of time. The inside also has tables scattered all over that need to be clear but have been sitting for who knows how long. There's maybe 6-8 people TOPS between the 2 tables inside and a couple people at the register,in the whole place. I go to the front, the woman asks if we need a table, I said yes and we would like to sit on the patio. She tells me it's going to be 15-20min. I let her know there's nobody currently on the patio and tables are open. She tells me that not for a wait, that's how long it will take TO CLEAR A TABLE--15-20min to clear and reset a single booth on the patio. Keep in mind, places like Guapos down the way, that are packed to the brim, have 25min wait if you Specifically want patio seating but that's because it's literally full and the inside has a 10-15min wait because it too, is literally full but here we are, in a place that was probably busy 40+ minutes ago, now with just over a half dozen humans in the building, tell me it's gonna take 15+ minutes to walk over with a bus tub, throw everything in, wipe a table and wipe the seats...on a party of 2. I had even offered to clear my own table (hell, I'd have cleared one for the other couple, too) and was told "it's necessary to wait 15-20min" I glance over at the waiting area and there's a single 2 top who I assume was also just told the same thing and they look to be debating on just leaving. We start debating on leaving. I watch the host go back to standing at the podium, no guests in line, she's not getting anyone to clear anything and again, that's abundantly clear that nobody has been clearing tables for at least 30+ minutes, she's not personally going to start helping clear which is standard in restaurants when there's no rush at the door. We decide this is a sh*t show and leave. This is also right up there with 2x I've ordered for pickup, waited the 30-60min, come to pick it up and not a single aspect of the order was done....why?....im told "we ran out of chicken"--no call to see about changing the order or cancelling, nothing. We enjoy nandos food. That isn't the issue at all. The service has gone WAY downhill over the past few years. As someone in the industry,currently in a 1Star fine dining venue in DC, and someone attempting to be a patron, it's disgusting to have a sea of tables left sitting for what is very clearly long periods of time. It's ridiculous that it would take anyone 15+ minutes to clear people's trash and wipe/reset a single table--that wouldn't be acceptable if it was slammed to the gills, so for the place to be empty as it was, it's either incompetence, laziness, lack of leadership leader or any/all of the 3. Extremely unimpressed and further reinforcing why I had avoided nandos since the 2 prior times, my orders were left for me to discover....a chicken place....had no chicken and let me come in at my pickup time to discover I have no food. Last night was my "give another shot" moment. I have literally overseen A "charity diner" comepltely run by kids 12-15 and with 30minutes training and the fact they've been out to eat with their parents, managed to run the diner for ~80 cover without a hiccup at the host stand or the entire FOH and BOH. So why grown people in nandos struggle with this, is perplexing. I think places get way too comfortable resting on their name recognition and in trade, throw anything resembling service out the window. I expect that from monopolistic mega-corporations and banks not a restaurant. The economy is bad, times are weird, people are choosing how to spend their finite time and dollars--if you can't clear the most basic bar that anyone from French Laundry to Waffle House or the random roadside diner all clear, you are failing and need to do better.

I'm so glad that we powered through and cautiously ignored the reviews. We stopped by Pollo…read morePinulito to pick up some chicken for some post-hanging out in "downtown" Wheaton bites, and I have to say that we were impressed. We visited on a Sunday afternoon (June 2026), and there was not much of a line - I would say that there was about five folks waiting for their chicken delights. I gotta say that the fried chicken is pretty darn amazing (for the area). First, everything was fried perfectly. It kind of reminded me of Korean-fried chicken because the skin was extra crunchy - something I love when it comes to fried chicken - and the meat was super juicy. To be honest, if they were to only sell fried chicken skin as a side, I would purchase it in a heartbeat. ;) Unlike some other fried chicken chains, you can tell that the chicken was not sitting out for too long. However, I wonder if that's the case because the chicken goes fast, and they constantly have to refresh their stock. Actually, I take that back because since we (and a couple of other folks) wanted a batch of spicy chicken, they threw a new batch of chicken in the fryer so we all could have a fresh batch. Overall, the service was pretty good, and the team worked as fast as they could. Just a warning: depending on when you visit, there might be a little wait. However, I think this wait is due to to them constantly preparing FRESH chicken, so I would not mind the wait too much. The only minor inconvenience is that parking kind of sucks (like most places in the area). Parking is a bit annoying because the restaurant sits alongside University Blvd, which can get very busy. When it's not busy, folks speed down the street as if they are in the Indy 500. So take extra caution while leaving because you will have to back out onto University Blvd.

Save your money and go elsewhere. I went in for lunch on a Tuesday and was served cold chicken and…read morefries that tasted like yesterday's leftovers. The "spicy" chicken had no flavor and was extremely overcooked. On top of that the to go presentation is bad, I was given my meal in a brown paper bag that was leaking grease. I didn't enjoy a single thing about this meal definitely a huge disappointment.

Visited here once recently. Overall, a decent experience. Placed an online order for some jerk bbq…read morewings. Was greeted right away. My order was ready. The wings were pretty good. I just happened to be in the area so that's why I ordered from here but won't go out of my way just to come here! Parking is tight but not terrible!

I come here occasionally for lunch. I like that ordering online is simple and allows you to easily…read moresee current promotions. I typically am greeted/served right away. And in the rare event my meal isn't ready it's usually served by the time I finish preparing my fountain drink mixture. My only complaint is there is usually some form of cleaning happening when I arrive from mopping to wiping down tables and whatever products they use are noticeably very strong.

Palacio de Perú - A Surprisingly Fresh and Enjoyable Experience…read more We normally avoid buffet‑style or line served restaurants, since even the most frequently refreshed dishes tend to lose their "just made" appeal. Palacio de Perú completely broke that pattern. Perhaps it helped that we arrived a little after 11:00 AM, among the first diners of the day, but almost every item looked, tasted, and felt freshly prepared. The food line isn't self‑serve (thankfully). Instead, a friendly bilingual server guides you, offers suggestions, and plates portions behind crystal‑clear sanitary barriers as you progress towards checkout. We enjoyed tender carne asada with crispy yucca and hot seasoned black beans, plus a generously stuffed steak quesadilla overflowing with melted cheese, guacamole, and salad. Portions were hearty enough that we happily saved half of each for later. Service followed a hybrid model: you enter a line where you review the menu and can see the dishes--mostly sides and sauces--and discuss options as your meal takes shape. Drinks reside in a glass‑doored cooler visibly near, but beyond, checkout. Meals arrive when ready, and one tip: bring cash. We weren't offered a credit‑card tipping option, though the cash tip jar was clearly active. Self‑bussing is encouraged, with waste and tray stations near the entrance/exit door. That is what we did - no problem, however we prefer to not use, ergo waste after one use, plastic utensils and plates. We appreciated paper straws for beverages. The atmosphere adds a playful Peruvian touch. Music was a bit loud for us senior citizens, but the artwork, aromas, and overall vibe created a pleasant air-conditioned escape from the surrounding Gaithersburg strip mall. Hardwood seats benefited from a cushion we always travel with. The men's restroom was clean, well‑stocked, and secure. Overall, Palacio de Perú delivered freshness, flavor, and a unique service style that made our lunch both enjoyable and memorable. NOTE: My rating system is based on expectations. In this case, Palacio exceeded them in every relevant dimension: Food, atmosphere, and service. O yeah, there is plenty of free parking in front too! I sincerely hope Palacio does well and also that others also enjoy our surprisingly good experience. Thank you!

I'm having a hard time believing the positive reviews on google and the one I read here. My guess…read moreis family/friends are responsible for those because I went there and I have to say the food tasted the same way it would taste if I had cooked it. And I've burnt pasta. Twice. The chicken they gave me may have tasted better the day they cooked it, but I doubt that too because their understanding of seasoning seems to be to add black pepper on the inside before burning it. There was a potato salad with uncooked potatoes and the color of beets, but no other traces of beets were found. Speaking of beats, turn down the freaking volume of the music, it's not a night club. The lady at the counter was friendly and explained the menu, so props to her.

New spot in the Clarksburg Outlet Mall. Food was delicious, and the customer service was on point!…read moreThe staff recommended some cool custom creations. We tried a few burritos and a quesadilla. All the food was great and they have a bunch of sauces. The sauces made the meal!! The California Steakhouse burrito was my favorite, I subbed crispy chicken Overall highly recommend!

Tried Bubbakoo's Burritos for the first time and honestly it was really disappointing. I ordered…read morethe trio tacos that came with chips, and the whole experience just felt extremely messy. It was 1:00pm and they had already ran out of lettuce, onions, cilantro, and chips (that is what I was told). The tacos were made very poorly and honestly did not look appetizing at all. On top of that, they barely gave me any chips at all - literally the smallest amount in the bag. I understand this is a newer location inside the Clarksburg Outlet and not a standalone restaurant, but I still expected better quality and care with the food. I hope this location does better in the future. Also, Clarksburg Outlet food court was clean and spacious.