Been coming to this location for about 20 years. The food is good however you get no value for what you pay for! In other words they are stingy with portions! Yea food costs right? Rice and French fries are still not that expensive. Chickens are getting smaller and smaller. read more

Food is good Service good as well The place looks dirty, super pricey for a chicken and plus they charge you 4.99% if pay by credit card. read more

This place has the most ignorant employee at the front desk handling the phones and the take out orders I believe her name is Noemi at least that's what is says on my receipt I use to get food here a lot but I'm not sure how many times I can go to get food and be treated like I've done something wrong someone needs to do something about her attitude seriously shouldn't work in customer service if you can't handle it read more

I ordered a lomo saltado which comes with steak (mixed with onions, tomatoes, and other veggies), French fries, and white rice. The lomo was pretty good but especially the juice that it's covered in. It's a pretty good sized dish. Most of the stars of this review are due to this dish. I also tried some chicken from their grilled chicken dish, which wasn't so great (a bit dry) which was surprising given that's what this restaurant is named after. I also tried the tres leches cake, which had an okay taste but was a bit dry in the center. read more

Pollos A La Brasa El Chalan - Lomo Saltado (Lomo/Steak, White rice, fries) - Peruvian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The most overpriced chicken in town. This place has good chicken and the only thing that makes it special is the ají sauce. However its hard to justify paying 55 dollars for a single chicken and white rice when they only give you two small Aji servings with it. This was a go to place in the past, however the price increase on the chicken has made it a once a year restaurant for me. read more

Nothing is wrong with food. Service is not good. I was charged LEVERAGE FEE when I asked about it they said is my credit card that is charging this fee. It's not true. And this is illegal in Massachusetts they can get in trouble for it. I'm not going to report it to the attorney general but I am sure someone will. When the server passed by my table again she repeated that is the credit card and not the restaurant charges this fee. It's obvious that she is not informed. read more

Food: amazing. The whole chicken was juicy and smokey with a great green sauce. The chicken soup was fantasssssstic!!!! Will come back for sure Ambiance: small with just a few tables. Very casual place Service: spanish heavy but can speak english. Friendly Parking: just a few spots. Will have to look for st parking read more

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Salichipapas were very good, the pesto pasta did not have flavor. The steak that came with it was excellent but the pasta itself not so much. read more

Es un pequeńo room donde venden comida preparada al estilo de comida peruana pero no sabe igual es lugar se ve sucio yo esperaba un mejor ambiente y mejor sabor eso es comida para quienes no conocen nada bueno read more

The rotisserie chicken here is the star of the show although I have gone on occasion were it seemed they didn't cook it at a lower and slower which helps it to be more well done while retaining its moisture. The marinade is what really makes this rotisserie better than any other in Boston and when you dip in the cold greenish yellow creamy sauce it is heaven on your palate. Try the seafood platter too a grotto mixto type of battered and fried mixed seafood platter caked "Jalea" (pronounced hah-lea). read more

The food was GREAT! It had such good taste! I recommend the chicharon de pescado! All the dishes we order was delicious, read more

Pollos A La Brasa El Chalan - Deez Nutz - Peruvian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I should have seen it the moment you walk into the restaurant / hole in the Wall. The lady was in the found talking and taking my order. She was rude and seemed annoyed me asking about the different side options. The yuca tasted like absolutely nothing and looked like a white branch from a tree very dry. Most places will service it with oil. The chicken was dirty and seemed like dirt coming off from parts that I bit. I hope I don't get sick! Do not go in this hole... read more

Hole in the wall gem in East Boston. Unassuming exterior, but the food is amazing. Ordered a whole chicken, which came with one side and a salad. We got the fried yucca, which was delicious. The aji sauce that comes with the chicken is so delicious. Also ordered the lomo saltado, which was also super tasty. Will be bringing my family to eat here! read more

Awesome, authentic Peruvian style chicken. My bookkeeper told me about her family's favorite Peruvian chicken restaurant and mentioned it was near Logan airport. Having been to several in Las Vegas I was less than enthusiastic. She convinced me and I'm glad she did! The chicken was perfectly cooked and thoroughly spiced. The spicing is not hot, it's extremely flavorful and perfect with the bird. The salad was huge and the fries plentiful enough to satisfy a gaggle of teenagers on a Friday night. The all in price was $10. The green salad dressing is also used on the chicken and was tantalizing and slightly zesty. The chicken comes in 1/4, 1/2 and whole. A 1/4 was more than enough for me. The Peruvian cut is pretty big. The rest of the menu is extensive. It's low key with Peruvian TV going. read more

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Rotisserie. Amazing service been going here for years ... I've never had better rotisserie chicken Eva!!!

I love the food here. I when some days ago with my family and it was so delicious. El ceviche was my favorite from all the dishes I tried that night, it was fresh and juicy. I love it here. I have no complaints, the food was just on point. read more

Pollo a la brasa is good, but the quality of the other dishes is bad. I ordered in 2 different occasions tallarin saltado, and it was just lots of veggies, not enough pasta, meat was taught, super salty due to the soy sauce, and both occasions were the same thing. On a different occasion I ordered aji de gallina, and how lazy they could be that they shredded the chicken from the rotisserie chicken, which change the flavor completely, oh! and also for the arroz chaufa they use the rotisserie chicken for it, I don't know who's the cook there now, but the plates suffer from authenticity. read more

The chicken is amazing!!!!!! But the service is horrible there and for delivery. When you dine in they forget that you are there and the delivery literally takes two hours and it comes in wrong. You ask me why I still wait? Well it's because the chicken is amazing lol read more

Long wait. Ignored. Insisted on charging more for the meal than the menu stated. Food was ok, but yeesh. Not again.

The food here is great especially the delicious rotisserie Peruvian chicken and reasonable but they really need to improve their customer service. read more

Hidden gem. The greatest rotisserie chicken I've ever had in my entire life. I don't know what they're doing that makes it so amazing - the meat is creamy and perfect. It's like chicken from heaven. Use the mysterious creamy hot sauce they give you. USE IT! Get yourself some beans and rice and maduros to fill out the meal, then pass out in a contented heap. They hardly speak English at this place, but they will work to get you what you want. Nothing special to look at, but oh that chicken stole my heart. PS check out - there's another branch in Chelsea. read more

The food is what really counts for me at a restaurant. I can really overlook a lot in terms of atmosphere and service for outstanding food. So it makes me really sad that I'm only giving them two stars, because the food is genuinely outstanding. The pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) is superb, as are the sides -- the fried yuca for example is just perfect. The service, however, is *SO* spectacularly bad that it is impossible to overlook. In our case I can't write it off to language issues -- there were none of those. It was simple lack of caring that there were customers in the restaurant. It wasn't just us. It wasn't crowded. It was stunning the number of times our waitress could walk right past a person who was obviously in need of a menu, or a check, or a drink, or something and manage to complete ignore all attempts at attention-getting. The brilliant cooks in the kitchen deserve so much better. Unless they sort it out, go to Machu Picchu Charcoal Chicken and Grill, where the food is very good if not quite as good, and you'll enjoy the whole experience. read more

This place has the Best Rotisserie Chicken in the Boston Area. This is not a place to bring a business partner or family, because of the tight space and the lack of decor However, if you are hungry and around for lunch, you will not find a better, cheaper and most satisfying food than this place. read more

Just a stone's throw from Logan Airport for the hungry traveler, El Chalan honestly has the best rotisserie chicken I have ever tried in the Boston area. Their sauce served with side orders, called aji, is a creamy sauce that tastes great to dip use for salads or on top of potatoes or fries. The food is reasonably priced as well. If you've craving some amazing chicken, check this place out! The fried yucca is to die for. I would honestly give my first born for a lifetime supply of their chicken, fries and fried yucca. EDIT: I have a son now and I wouldn't give him up for food, but I'd definitely give up a pet. read more

BEST HOLE IN THE WALL PLACE EVER!! Dear El Chalan, ME GUSTA TUS PECHOS! (jaja!) Alright, I have no idea how you'd go about navigating this place not knowing Spanish, but I dare you because you will have the best breast of chicken in your lifetime- GUARANTEED! Ok, so I exaggerated a bit. But seriously, this is one of those places that is able to more than adequately mimick the taste and flavors of Peru. Most notable is their specialty: Pollo A La Brasa. Ironic, right? Since this does happen to be their name... Anyhoo, Pollo a la Brasa is not only a Peruvian comfort dish, its also a national one. Again, what makes the dish (aside from the juiciness of the rotisserie breast) is the sauce! The meal is nothing without the creamy, green sauce called Aji. This meal comes together with a side salad and fries- mmm yummy! Side note: I do think that Rincon Limeno (the Peruvian restaurant next door) makes better Aji. I think that El Chalan tends to use more of a mayo base. This would be my only improvement. Honestly, I don't care how shotty the service is, or how dirty the place feels... its worth it for the food. The decor is random (but all Peruvian), and sometimes your waitress will be waiting on you with their kid wrapped around her leg. If you are adventurous, check this place out- its sure to impress! oh oh, and if you are a student be sure to cash in on their "10% off if you show college ID" - which is currently highlighted on their website! read more

This is the best ROASTED CHICKEN IN THE WORLD! Honestly I love Pollos a la Brasa Chalan would die to know the secret recipe of these seasonings that hit the spot every time. This is a little whole in the whole in East Boston next to popular restaurant Rincon Limeño...but I choose this spot over any place in EAST Boston when I want a good tasty, flavorful, juicy, fresh piece of roasted chicken...the salsa verde on the side is as well delicious. Stop by it's truly worth it! read more

I AGREE, this is a great hidden gem. (Well aren't most restaurants in Eastie?). This is the greatest rotisserie chicken EVERR and in part to this creamy, slightly spicy sauce, green called aji. Request the rocoto, a red sauce, if you want more of a kick! Make sure you eat the skin of the chicken too because it is well seasoned! I can't get enough of the chicken and the sauce, the quarter chicken comes with a little salad and a side or fries or rice if you request or maybe other sides but I've only gotten fries. Their fries are thick and crispy on the outside, but nice and soft throughout. I love using the fries to sop up all the sauce, it's better than ketchup, people! Try not to get delivery. Everything gets soggy =T read more

Quick service Authentic Peruvian chicken One and a half whole chickens with sides fed 4 adults and 2 kids. Paper plates Very enjoyable and affordable read more

I got the food delivered. The Pollo a la Brasa is ok, i gave them one star because of the Lomo Saltado dish which is a Peruvian dish made of sauteed french fries, onions, beef, tomatoes. It was sooooo salty that I could not swallow one spoonfull. Beef was like beef jerky. It is the worst Lomo I have ever had. Had to throw the whole thing away. Very dsappointed as this is my favorite dish. If you want good pollo Peruano or Lomo I recommend Machu Pichu in Somerville. read more

Pollos A La Brasa El Chalan - Lomo Saltado very salty and dry beef - Peruvian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great Peruvian Chicken. So tasty you will be going back there for more. The restaurant seems shady, but undoubtedly this is a hidden jewel of culinary proportions. It's best to order to go, as space is limited. But the food is worth it. Specially the chicken. I would recommend to order half a chicken if it's just for you. Get a whole if your with a friend. You'll definitely want more. read more

The food is good but the woman who attended me through the phone for delivery is really rude. She was giving so much attitude and deserves to be fired. She was giving so much sass and acted like we were wasting her time when in reality we just wanted some chicken to enjoy at home in peace. Recommend the food but be careful with the attitude problem. read more

We had the roasted chicken and it was delicious! But I'm giving it 5 stars specially because of the service, the server who helped us was very nice and she was very welcoming! read more

Delicious rotisserie chicken cooked to perfection! The dressing served with the chicken and salad is a must for dipping! We frequent this establishment multiple times per month. The Food is 5 stars but I recommend take out. Atmosphere within the restaurant is barely 1 star. read more

I ordered online, paid for my order and when I received it one of my sides was missing. I called the restaurant and they told me it wasn't their fault because when you order from THEIR website it goes through Doordash not them even though it's their menu and their website. Either way I paid $48 ($38 was in food) for what was advertised as $25 and instead of sending me my missing side they continued to argue that it wasn't their fault and couldn't do anything about it. While I understand that Doordash is a third party, I still believe that since their website directs you to them they should have fixed my order. Instead I was left with $13 worth of food missing. read more

This is a hit or miss place. Sometimes the food is good, most of the time it isn't. I like that their portions are big. If you order the chicken with fries, you will get a lot of fries for just one person. If you order their Arroz Chaufa, they will give you a big portion of rice. I ordered the Arroz Chaufa one night, because I was planning to eat it the next day, and wasn't going to have time to order it then. I left it in the fridge, and when I tried eating it the next day for lunch, the rice was sour. It was probably old, heated up rice that I had gotten. I decided not to call about it, as I'm not one to complain or make a big deal. A few weeks later, I ordered the same rice, and not only did it take a long time to get it, (take out, not delivery,) but also there was a ball of hair in it. I just decided to not get my food from there again. I know people go there because of their green sauce, but there are other restaurants in Eastie that make a better sauce. Their delivery usually takes 50-70 minutes, even if they tell you 40 minutes. The lady that answers the phone is rude sometimes, and acts like you're wasting her time. In a nutshell, if you're looking for AUTHENTIC Peruvian food, you are much better off going to Pollo's a la Brasa Beto's in Bennington st. It's run by people who are actually from Peru, their aji sauce is much better, and their customer service is great. You will feel at home there. Or you can also go to Rincon Limeño next door. read more

The food was ok but not great and slow customer service. I had to complain in order to get my food and once I got it .. they didn't give me utensils read more

My first time in Boston ever and I stopped here to grab some food. This was the best Peruvian food I have ever had in my life. I would definitely stop on in! read more

drove to east boston via GPS for the first time in quest of the best rotisserie chicken. el chalan was highly recommended by a yelper and recently won a http://boston.com roast chicken taste test. it's definitely cheap eats and have to say the half bird was indeed tasty (even if it wasn't the best ever). only $8.75 with a salad + a heaping plate of rice & fried plantain(or fries, beans, yucca). the all-purpose spicy, creamy sauce WAS good with all. this same meal in the south end would set you back over 2x as much and probably not any better (except for hammersley's). the menu choice is wide covering tastes of mexico, central & latin america. el chalan was doing brisk business sunday lunch with lots of pick-ups, it's a perfect no frills meal if you're in the area or an inexpensive option for takeout if you're feeding a small army read more

If you want REALLY GOOD rotisserie chicken, go here. If you want other Peruvian food, I've heard I should go two doors down to Rincon Limeno. A group of friends and I ordered a bunch of chicken, which came with salad and ample fries. The salad came with aji dressing, which was actually really good. It had a little bit of a spicy kick, which pleasantly caught me by surprise. We also ordered bisteck a lo pobre (steak with a fried egg) and aji de gallina. The steak was tender and had good flavor. Man, I love Latin American spices. The aji de gallina was not very good. My Peruvian friend who organized the trip makes it better. One of the best parts of the meal was my licuado de guanabana (soursop shake). It reminded me of growing up in Puerto Rico! We also got some desserts (leche asada and crema volteada) that were just ok. read more

First time visit tonight. Great chicken. Terrific salad. Waitress and other diners were friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back. Stopped at Spinellis for desert! read more