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    Poyoteca

    4.1 (110 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Whole Chicken All Dark Meat Three Sides *
    Angela L.

    SO GOOD. This might be the best Peruvian chicken I've had in the area. I ordered the whole chicken all dark meat with 3 sides for only $37. I ordered this in so I didn't get to experience the store but the food was made and delivered very quickly-- it was still hot by the time it was served! The restaurant I believe is located in the power plant live area so the area to park isn't so much on the street rather a lot or garage parking. Great spot for takeout!

    Quarter Dark with salad and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots
    Marie K.

    I would give Poyoteca 6 stars if I could. It is a fast, casual roast chicken restaurant that really knocks it out of the park. The roast chicken is super fresh and absolutely delicious. There are loads of sides to choose from. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I got the quarter dark meat meal with salad and roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots, and it was phenomenal. The service is prompt and very friendly. It is hard to believe such high quality food can come from a quick, casual restaurant, but Poyoteca is it. Wow. I can't wait to go back.

    El P.

    summary: had poyoteca for catering and they do a great job packaging everything up tidy. All the food was delicious. Not too many details to add here because I didn't eat at the actual location, but all the food was delicious and carried over via catering well. Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful. All the sauces and sides complemented the chicken well and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The plantains had delicious flavor and cooked perfectly - not that soggy/buttery consistency that you get sometimes. Yuca fries had a nice chew without being dry. Roasted veggies were all well seasoned and dressed well. Overall a great meal! I would totally check out the main venue based on my experience!

    Mychelle H.

    We came here after visiting the aquarium. It's only a 5 minute walk so woohoo. I didn't have too much expectations because I feel foods near tourist areas can be a hit or miss. However I was pleasantly surprised. The space was clean and I liked that there was a family bathroom which is rare. I ended up getting the quarter dark meal and chose Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy as my sides. Food came out hot which was nice. I didn't have to rush eat like I normally do because the food was just warm. The portions were decent as well. I ended up taking my food home. For the reheating the chicken and sides maintained their flavor. Only quirk is the chicken got dry which makes sense. I would definitely stop by here again as the price was reasonable for the quality food.

    Mac N Cheese (pepper added by me)
    Jasmin J.

    Super tasty menu options and great portion sizes!!! The Lomo empanadas were so juicy and flavorful and the beef a close second. The half chicken and sides are great too. The creamed spinach and potatoes were a surprisingly great side. Will return again and again

    Brenda S.

    Why did it take me so long to come here?! I am so sad that I've driven past here so many times and it's only a 13 min walk from my apt. The Peruvian cuisine here is excellent, reminds me of my trip from a year ago. The veggie platter is such good bang for your buck and allows you to try 4 items in a sizeable quantity. The food is fresh and hot. The veggie empanada was soooooo gooey and yummy on the inside with a nice fried crunch on the outside. The spinach and potatoes were incredible. The mac and cheese and beans were solid. Great yucca fries as well. The 2 sauces- ají amarillo and spicy sauce were sooooooo yummy and I'm so happy you can help yourselves to it instead of having to pay for little cups of it. Great service as well- they bring the food to your table too!! Such sweet ladies who work there. I will be back bc the vibes were incredible!

    Tina C.

    Had catering from here for a large group and really enjoyed it! Had the quarter dark with their mac n cheese and brussel sprouts. The brussels were some of the best I've ever had--a bit sweet/tart in the best way. Also loved their two sauces (yellow mild, green spicy). Hope to come here in person some time!

    Half chicken, Brussels Brussel Sprouts & Carrots, Plantains
    Randy B.

    We went to get our lunch here after visiting the National Aquarium, it was a quick 8 minute walk. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. When we ordered the food came out quickly and it was really hot. The chicken is seasoned incredibly well, and the sides are to die for. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful. The fried plantains were a bit chewy(in a good way) and sweet. I would 1000% come back if I ever have an opportunity to. The workers were very friendly.

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    Ana B.

    A must if you're craving Peruvian chicken. It was my first time at the physical location - I've gotten delivery from here so many times, it's probably embarrassing but there's nothing I love more than peruvian chicken. The location is hard to get to by car - it's by the PowerPlant in inner harbor so parking is tricky. The store itself is huge - and the best part about going in person is their sauce station - when you get delivery they charge you per small container of their amazing aioli and green salsa - but not in person, they have lot of little containers and you can fill as many cups as you want for your salsa, and I'm a saucy girl. I got the half chicken (white and dark meat and their plantains and yucca. It was a dark cold day and there were a lot of people coming in and out, it's a popular spot for sure. The staff is fast and efficient, not the best at answering any questions you have but it's the place you come when you know exactly what you're getting.

    Jake B.

    Some of the best chicken I've ever had. Super flavorful and filling. 20 dollars for two large pieces of chicken + two sides of your choice. Also you can choose between Dark and white meat which is GREAT. Got delivery from Uber eats and it came really fast, so I can assume their service is fast. Great meal for a weeknight or a cozy night in!

    Delicious! I haven't had Peruvian food in a long time, and this exceeded my expectations. The chicken was delicious and the plantains are amazing.

    Quarter dark, plantains, yuca
    Kendoll C.

    Ordering to-go w.family, I ordered a quarter dark, yuca fries, and plantains & hubby ordered quarter white, fried rice, w.yuca fries-taking yellow & green sauces on the side. The chicken was well-seasoned, with crispy skin, juicy meat, and a well-sized portion (though I'm convinced they gave my husband a half white because his chicken was MASSIVE compared to mine-easily 3 meals as he picked apart the meat & just kept having leftovers) The yuca was thick, hearty, and well fried- the plantains were a bit on the smaller size, shriveled, but quality flavoring- nice and juicy, with a bit of char crunch along the tips- The rice was very flavorless-we had to pour on green sauce to tolerate the blan taste- We also had a chance to taste the brussel sprout carrot medley, ordered by a family member, but oh no no no way too overly sweet for me- tasted as if it was doused in maple syrup I will admit, with Peruvian places being a dime a dozen in MD it all comes down to the sauces-and I was not impressed. I thought the yellow sauce was all mayonnaise based with no real seasoning kick, and the spicy green jalapeno sauce shouldn't be labeled spicy-it was mostly cilantro tasting. Overall, I wouldn't particularly opt to eat here, with so many other Baltimore delicious options- but family treated us to lunch, and it had some good elements.

    Veggie Sampler- green beans, yucca fries, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato fries
    Adam K.

    Came by here recently and was pleasantly surprised with how good everything was! Poyoteca's on the corner near Power Plant. The inside is spacious and inviting with large booths. All the food is on display for you to choose, and it's a great way to take a peek before you order. Dozens of chickens spin on a rotisserie and smell fantastic. With so many delicious-looking options, we got a family meal (whole chicken and three large sides) as well as a Vegetarian Sampler (comes with four sides of your choosing). It was a LOT of food, and we had plenty leftovers. The chicken was well seasoned and moist. We loved every cut we tried. All the sides we tried were great, but some standouts: -fried yucca: sometimes can be too dry or not cooked enough, but these were perfectly fluffy and crispy. -plátanos: perfectly charred and sweet. I could eat these for days. -brussels sprouts and carrots: when I first saw this on the menu, I shrugged, but these were *fried* brussels sprouts with a delicious balsamic glaze and I wish I had ordered a larger size! -black beans: so delicious and well-seasoned. I was amazed how good these were! Don't forget to grab some sauces for dipping! They have a yellow mild sauce that seems mayonnaise-based, and a medium spicy salsa verde. I think both are a must. The folks behind the counter were fast and got our food prepped fast. Just in time, because by the time we had sat down to eat, more and more people poured in for dinner. Looks like the secret's out - great Peruvian chicken and yummy sides to be had at Poyoteca!

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    Great food and personnel Delivery is always hot and fresh . Great healthy, flavorful choices.

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    The chicken is so good especially with their brown rice with egg. Their service is so good. Their food is always fast.

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    10 dollar burrito that no longer has guacamole, without a side of fries is a touch pricey.

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    4.3(537 reviews)
    1.5 miCharles North
    $$$

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    First time in but it won't be our last!…read more Service was amazing. Our server, Spence, was great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and always there making sure we had what we needed. Do not sleep on the cocktails! The Lessons In Alliteration will bring me back here, it is so well balanced and goes down a little too easy. The food was incredible. We started with the Tequeños and Patacón Salvaje (the best bite of the night for me!). Then came the Caribe Atómico (a little too salty) and Caribbean Surf & Turf Salpicón. For our entrees we tried the Duck Atollado (the rice in this dish was amazing and so flavorful) and the Pelao Guayanés. Everything was well prepared and so tasty. Dessert was the Vanilla Quesillo and Cacao+, would skip, dessert was our least favorite course.

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    HAMACHI ESCABECHE (GF) flame seared hamachi, escabeche plantain, pickled ají biquiño, ají chirel, orange vinaigrette

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    1 Star is too much -- Very disappointing experience…read more We were really excited to try this restaurant because we were hoping for an authentic Argentinian dining experience. Unfortunately, it was nothing like what we expected, and the food was extremely disappointing. Then I found out the owner is Bolivian not even Argentinian. The chimichurri was red and had a very different taste than what we expected. The green hot sauce was basically like eating raw jalapeño--extremely overpowering. The mashed potatoes were watery and very salty, and the broccoli was literally sitting in so much water that almost half of the bowl was full of it. The rice tasted like microwave rice, and the French fries were just ordinary fries. The biggest disappointment was the meat. It was extremely fatty, chewy, and had almost no flavor. The chicken was overcooked and tasted like leftovers that had been reheated. For an Argentinian restaurant, the quality and preparation of the meat should be one of the highlights, but unfortunately, it was the complete opposite. Honestly, we could barely eat our food and ended up leaving most of it. What made the experience even worse was that, despite barely being able to eat the food, we were still charged half of the meal. The total bill was over $85, and that included $5 for a small cup of what tasted like microwave rice. Just in case the food looks half-empty in the pictures, we did put some of the food onto our plates to try it. Unfortunately, we couldn't eat it, so that's why some of the containers look partially empty. As someone who was genuinely looking forward to trying Argentinian food, this experience was incredibly disappointing. In my opinion, this restaurant does not represent the quality or flavors that people expect from Argentinian cuisine. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant, and I would not return.

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    La Estancia Churrasqueria - Menu, as of January 2023

    Menu, as of January 2023

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    4.3(528 reviews)
    21.8 mi
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    Sin Fronteras Cafe - Blackened salmon on a bed of iceberg.

    Blackened salmon on a bed of iceberg.

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