Great dinner! Came here with a large group of 7 and we were all satisfied. Staff is incredibly kind and good above and beyond.

The food is always delicious here! I am mostly just writing this review in hopes that the management will see it. The outdoor dining tables are extremely sticky and gross. Not sure if it's from food or the varnish is coming off! Needs to be fixed read more

Viva Chicken - Paper towels get stuck anytime they touch the table - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Viva Chicken? More like Viva Heaven. I love this food so much. Their Incan Wrap...with the yellow sauce??? SO GOOD. Viva Chicken not only delivers on taste but service too! They sent their finest culinary ambassador Mr Arvis to help me decide what to eat and I was NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!! So delicious. My hats off to you, Thank you sir. read more

Nom Nom!!!!!!! Chicken, Rice and Tostones with a side of Tres Leches to compliment your meal - I mean, what's not to LOVE!? It reminds me of one of my favorite Peruvian spots in NYC. For a chain, I was very impressive with their quality and level of service. Great lunch spot ! read more

Food is always good even the chicken soup . The sauces are great. Its also great for catering

I really love Viva Chicken in general. It is definitely my definition of comfort food. My go to meal is a 1/4 chicken (white meat) with green beans and cilantro rice. I typically wouldn't order green beans while going out, but the seasoning they add is amazing!! There wasn't much seasoning on their green beans compared to other Vivas. The chicken was a little crispier than usual, but not bad. One of the things that makes Viva special is their sauces. I feel like they're different at every spot. I usually dip my chicken in the green and red sauce and dump the yellow sauce on my rice. The green and red sauces here were a lot less spicy than at other Vivas, with the red being the spiciest. This wasn't the best Viva I've had but was still pretty solid! Definitely a good spot for a decent, healthy meal! read more

Viva Chicken - 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides (green beans and cilantro rice) - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love me some Viva Chicken! I wish we had one in Charleston, SC. Hint Hint! We always come here when we are in this area. Today I got the 1/4 chicken, fries, and canary beans. They have three sauces which are yummy and fresh. My daughter got the kids meal which was pulled chicken and a side, she got fries. I am posting a picture of the menu! There is lots of options. It's a fast casual restaurant! read more

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Ordered the 1/4 dark chicken with cilantro rice and corn salad. Chicken was very fatty and skin with leathery. Enjoyed the sides and Herbal Limeade, it was probably best part of the meal. I've had Viva Chicken before in a different location which is what brought us back, this restaurant was much smaller, very packed so had to wait for table to open before sitting. Definitely a different experience here and glad we went to the other location first. Probably won't come back to this location again but will go find another to try again read more

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When I moved to Charlotte Viva Chicken was one of the first restaurants that I heard multiple people talk about. 2 years later and I finally made my way here and it was worth the hype surrounding it. I went on a Thursday for lunch around 11:45 and definitely beat the lunch rush. I stood in line waiting to order for about 1 min and once I sat down I would say my good was out in about 10 mins. I got the tacu bowl that had cilantro rice, avocado, green onions, tomatoes and I had to add some rotisserie chicken into the mix. I also got plantains on the side and had their passion fruit juice to drink. The flavors were great and the chicken was juicy. The plantains were pan fried perfectly and the drink was refreshing. The portion sizes were huge and I had plenty of food for later. I spent around $15 on my meal in total. It was great, hearty, healthy, and a quick food stop that I will definitely go back to again. And Oh! Don't forget to try their sauces. The yellow sauce was my fav. read more

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It was a good experince yesterdaay with viva chicken balelntyne. .LOVED the chicken and fried rice

Need an event catered? GO HERE! And, call DIANA! We had a staff meeting at work and we wanted to bring in lunch. We decided to try out Viva Chicken as majority of our staff hadn't tried it yet. There's not one in Steele Creek yet, unfortunately! And, OMG! My experience from the time I called to place the order til after we had lunch was AMAZING! Seriously the BEST experience I've ever had with a large catering order! I called and spoke with Diana who took down our order. She was super helpful from the start and made it so easy! Normally placing such a big order is like pulling teeth but Diana made it easy breezy! When I arrived to pick up my order (early) they were super busy. So I grabbed some of the spicy sauces (mild and medium comes with the order) They ended up bringing out my order ten minutes before my pickup time. I was so grateful for this because traffic was light so I arrived 25 minutes early! They brought my order out in a little buggy and walked it all the way to my car!! She even placed everything in my car with no problems. I tried to help but she politely declined and packed it up for me! What?! This was awesome!! I got everything back to the office and we all devoured the food. It was phenomenal. What did I find when unpacking the order? A sweet handwritten thank you card from Diana! What an AWESOME touch! No one does things like that anymore and it was so wonderful to receive. TO TOP IT OFF....a little after we finished eating I received a phone call from Diana checking in to see if we enjoyed the meal!! WOW! I was blown away. I've placed many of catering orders and NEVER have I EVER received a handwritten thank you and a call back! I was blown away and so pleased. I will refer everyone to Diana & Viva Chicken and I will be a loyal customer making the drive from Steele Creek to the Ballantyne location. If you see this Diana, just in case no one told you lately....YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR! Your commitment and dedication to your job does not go unnoticed. You seriously made our entire staff so happy by taking a little extra time for us. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Viva Chicken-- don't let this gem (Diana) go ANYWHERE! read more

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Not nearly as good as it was several years ago. Chicken was overcooked, dry and lacked flavor. Service was slow.

Always good, the family rotisserie meal is our go to. The drinks are very good (but sweet)

AMAZING PLACE!! Delicious food and wonderful service! The food is filled with the best flavors and it's just delicious. There is not a single bad thing on the menu. Modern calming environment, great for any occasion! read more

Everything about this location embodies exactly what every Viva Chicken location should be. The team, the quality and care that goes into the food, always fresh, and a great vibe! 10/10 every time. read more

I've heard nothing but good things about this place and always wanted to try it. So glad I finally got to today.You order at the counter and take a number and find a spot to sit and they serve you your food. There were about 8 people in front of us and I was surprised at how fast the line was going! Guy at the counter was really helpful and friendly. We gave him our order and he thanked us for coming here for dinner. We each got the half chicken and two side items. Chicken was juicy and delicious!! Half chicken was so big I could only finish half of it. I got cilantro infused rice and chicken soup. Rice was good and not dry. There was little flavor to it but every now and then I would get a kick of cilantro flavor. There were small pieces of carrots and peas in it. Soup was good. I wish you could get a bigger version of it. There was pulled chicken in it. It had rice and red onions and peppers in it. Very good and flavorful. It would be perfect for a cold day or even if you were sick. I got the "gringo killer" sauce. It went so well with the chicken and rice. My fiance got green beans. The beans had chopped red peppers in it. He also got the quinoa. He was surprised it was served cold and he loved it! It had cilantro, red onions and peppers in it. He wasn't sure what type of sauce was in it but he loved it. He used the green sauce for his chicken which was mint and jalapeno base. This restaurant was super clean and so was the bathroom. The staff was really friendly. We had someone that worked there walk up to our table and asked how everything was. There was also a guy that worked there that did such an awesome job cleaning the restaurant and give excellent customer service. He was cleaning tables so fast so people can sit down and eat. He was also walking by and offering to take your empty plates. He cleaned the drink and sauce station. I would definitely come back!! read more

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Get the "spicy" (it was flavorful/creamy) sauce with a traditional style meal. Get the soup if you're craving some warmth - one of the better soups I've had from takeout in a while. All the flavors are lovely. read more

One of my favorite spots for a quick, healthy yet tasty meal. The price is always affordable, usually ranging under $12 for a meal. I usually go for the Peruvian wrap but tried the Tacu bowl this time and loved it. All the sauces they have are so flavorful and tasty too. I usually get one of each when I go. read more

Viva Chicken - Viva Tacu Bowl - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

MAKES LIFE BETTER!! The yellow sauce is the most addictive substance with positive results. Definitely try the herbal limeade and quinoa stuffed avocado for vegan and vegetarian options. read more

After parking our car back by Pike Nurseries and riding our bikes on the McAlpine Creek Greenway, I noticed Viva Chicken in the same parking lot. I had heard good things about the one in Elizabeth, so we decided to grab an early dinner to replenish our energy. Knowing it was our first time (and there wasn't a line behind us), the super-friendly and knowledgeable cashier walked us through the menu and gave us tiny samples of their three homemade juices. Since the rotisserie chicken is their most popular dish, I knew I had to try that. I also spent the 75 cents more to get all white meat. 1/4 chicken was more than enough for me (although some hungry eaters can get 1/2 chicken). You get two sides with your chicken meal, so I immediately gravitated toward the yucca fries because of their uniqueness and then chicken and rice soup. I had the most difficult time deciding between the three juice drinks, though. All of them were amazing. I eventually went with the lemonade infused with basil, rosemary, and mint. I think I could have drank a gallon of it; that's how deliciously refreshing (and also unique!) it was. After ordering at the counter and picking a seat in the very clean, modern dining room, our meals were brought out to us. The chicken was amazing. I don't normally like chicken served on the bone, but I'll make an exception for Viva Chicken's Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) any day. It was so flavorful and moist. To make it even better, we're given two dipping sauces -- a yellow Aji Amarillo sauce and a green Huacatay sauce, both of which I had never heard of or tried before. Both tasted amazing and offered a little heat. They were perfect for the chicken and the yucca fries (which were delicious as well). The soup was good, too, but I could have stood another helping of yucca fries in its place. (I tried to duplicate them at home, but no no no...) Anyway, I can't recommend Viva Chicken enough. It's our favorite new "fast food" place for a delicious healthful meal, awesome drinks, friendly staff, modern atmosphere, and a clean restaurant. read more

Viva Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always good. A definite go to for a weeknight dinner. We've never had a bad dinner from here!!

Just ate at Viva Chicken for the first time and it was delicious! We heard from several friends how good it was so we had to try it out. I was a little skeptical going first thing in the morning (11AM) for fear we would get old food from yesterday but every morsel was fresh and delicious. We searched Yelp (of course) before ordering and went with some food suggestions (1 whole chicken, cilantro rice, plantains and a variety of sauces). The hubby went and picked up the order and was treated to samples of fresh juices that he raved about to me. Next time we will definitely go eat in the restaurant. Kids loved the food so we're excited to have another place to go with them, knowing we're not wasting money. Thanks Viva for our new fav place to dine. read more

Viva Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was excellent. Service was stellar. We went with 5 people and were smashed in a booth. Arvis came and got us as he set up tables in the covered patio where we were more comfortable. He made sure it was warm and he cleared all our dishes as we were all visiting. If I lived here, I would come regularly. read more

Good, quick service. Food is always excellent. Tables are kept clean. Happy staff. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Once again this Viva chicken location has out done themselves with great food, great flavor, excellent customer service and a clean dining area! read more

If anyone from Viva chicken is reading this... PLEASE!!! Bring one to NEW YORK! it would do so incredibly well up here! My husband and I came here for dinner last night. All I could say is that I wish there was a spot like this in NY! The main chicken selections are rotisserie style. I ordered the 1/4 chicken which came with two sides. I selected the chicken soup based on reviews and the cilantro infused rice. The chicken was one of the best rotisserie's I've ever had. I normally don't eat the chicken skin but this time I did, bring it was nice and crispy and packed with flavor. After you order your meal, over on the side there's a variety of sauces you can try (I have them pictured), the Aji armadillo sauce (mild yellow Peruvian pepper) and the huacatay sauce (black Peruvian mint, fresh cilantro and jalapeño) were my favorite. I was also a little bold and combined those two sauces together and formed a love child lol. Seriously- try it! I topped it over the cilantro rice. The chicken soup was unlike anything I ever saw or had. Packed with herbs, onions, chives, and deliciousness. Initially when it was brought to me I honestly thought it was the wrong order but after further inspection I came to realize how uniquely beautifully this dish was. Also- don't leave before trying the Yuka. I hope to come back once more before we go home. read more

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Excellent spot for lunch Food as delicious Service was fast and efficient Did not eat in did take out So ambiance looked fine .. will eat in sometime .Highly recommend . read more

Everything you expected and more! Absolutely delicious ! I'll definitely be back for more Peruvian delights!

I like Viva & I've gotten some good meals here but the past two have made me hesitant to order from this location. There was a tiny plastic piece wrap in my tacu bowl last week (gagggggg) & then a good sized bone in the great wrap. I understand there is a possibility of bones with how they do their pulled chicken; but just be cautious if you have children eating wraps (or anything where bone is hidden). I hope they're super cautious with kids meals. read more

Viva Chicken is my all time favorite restaurant in Charlotte. Each and every restaurant I've ever visit is always clean. The staff is super kind and warm. I always purchase the 1/4 Chicken white meat with green beans and cilantro rice. It's the best with the green sauce! Try it you won't regret it. read more

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Just used the app to order curbside pickup. Trying to help local businesses with great food make it through. The app was great, very easy to order. I wish you could leave a tip through the app because they are not taking cash tips. Love the quinoa stuffed avocado with pulled chicken on top. Kids love the whole chicken meal with 3 sides for $19.99. Give it a try! read more

Welcome to Viva Chicken, welcome to one of my top ten favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Viva Chicken in the Ballantyne area is the type of place you go to for Peruvian soul food and I don't say that lightly. My family and I have been going here for over a year and one thing that I can say for certain is Viva Chicken has never once let us down, the meals have always been consistently hot, fresh, delicious and addicting. You just can't wait to come back. I found out about this place just driving through Ballantyne and if you're familiar with Ballantyne then you know there are many restaurants to pick from. But, I was in the mood for something like a healthy alternative to burgers, pizza and Indian food, so I checked out Yelp, big shout out and found the best reviewed places in the area. Viva Chicken was one of those places and I stopped in. The customer service is top notch, if there are any problems whatsoever, it's handled quickly and with a smile, the restaurant is always clean and neat; the condiments and utensils are always filled. When you walk in, you're instantly greeted with the aroma of slow cooked Peruvian style chicken, the decor is simple and warm, the seating could be better because depending on the time you come, you may not have a decent seat. But let's get to the food, I usually order the half chicken with sweet potato fries and solterito. No matter how many times I've had this dish, it's always been delicious. Viva Chicken also has salads and sandwich wraps but I've yet to venture there yet!! Regardless of what you order, you will be pleased. For the the price and quality of food, Viva Chicken is hard to beat. Check them out when in the area and you will not be disappointed! read more

As the current Duchess of this Viva Chicken location (& I don't even eat chicken) I guess it's my duty to finally write a review! I've been in here quite a bit since last April, around the time I started going to the Greenway nearby regularly. I usually start at the Piper Glen side & turn around once I get to the Johnston Rd bridge, but one time I decided to keep going ahead. After a certain point, there was a fork in the trail & I had to pick left or right? I picked left & about 5 minutes later, I knew I had made the right choice.. Because I was starving & once I went up a hill, I saw the back entrance of Viva Chicken! Anyway enough about that.. You just want to hear about the food right? My go to for awhile was the Andina Power Food. It has everything I like in it! Kale & romaine based with avocado, edamame, red bell peppers, "seasonal fruit" (which is always oranges apparently), and sliced almonds. The only thing I could do without is the quinoa.. For some reason I'm not a fan & I think it's because of the heavy cilantro flavor. I prefer the balsamic dressing (the one on Quinoa Stuffed Avocados) over the passionfruit vinaigrette it normally comes with. Another item I've been getting a lot lately is the Inca Wrap with Plantains. The wrap is so good & filling, with cilantro infused rice (I know I've been hating on cilantro but I feel like the flavor is more subtle in the rice), salsa criolla, avocado, & canary beans. After a few bites of the wrap, I take a bite of plantain so I can have a bit of that sweet & savory action going & I like to save one plantain as a "dessert." Their juices are also tasty & sometimes I get all 3 because why not. The Maracuya (passionfruit) is delicious, but compared to the other 2, it's a bit boring. The Chicha Morada has some kind of spices in it that makes it a unique drink, but the Herbal Limeade is my favorite! It's refreshing & has hints of basil & rosemary in it, which sounds weird but it's a real treat. Sauces are all good as well. My favorite is the Aji Amarillo (yellow) sauce. Idk what's in it & it's the mildest one but it's so tasty! The Gringo Killer (peach colored) sauce is my 2nd fav & honestly I don't think it's that spicy. Huacatay (green) sauce is my least favorite because of the strong cilantro presence but I do enjoy it in small amounts. Food comes out relatively quick & service is on point. It's a great rest stop for me before I head back to the Greenway & walk an hour to my car. Thanks Viva Chicken! read more

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Viva chicken, what is not to love? While there we had staff check on us twice, and they cleared our plates and offered refills. While getting my drink, the machine got stuck turned on so lemonade was simply streaming out! But the staff came quickly to my rescue and fixed it! Yay! Don't forget sauces for your meal! read more

Good quick meal during the week for the family. Good food and quality. Service was good better then pollo tropical from Florida

The food here is great. I don't have this often but I do like the chicken and rice. I highly recommend the Churros they are very good

I visited the Viva Chicken in Ballantyne and the food was delicious. The service was quick and the Restaurant was clean.

I visited Fort Mill earlier this month and my family raved about how good Viva Chicken was. I put Viva on my places to try list and I am so happy that I did! Viva Chicken PLEASE come to Miami!!!!!!!! We must have come at a peak hour because the restaurant was packed! The take out line and the order line were to the door. Luckily we snagged a table and I was able to order quickly. We ordered a whole chicken, fried yucca, quinoa, and sweet plantains. The food came quickly and I don't think I took a breath while I inhaled all the deliciousness. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the sides were delicious, and the quinoa is so good I wanted to ask for the recipe. They have a sauce bar that has three different levels of spice for dipping the chicken or sides in. Our service, and food was excellent and the price can't be beat! love Viva Chicken!!! read more

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Stopped in at Viva Chicken for lunch with a coworker since we were in the area. Took multiple trips around the parking lot to find a parking space, when we arrived at 12:45. Finally Got inside of the restaurant, even though the line to order food was to the door, it moved FAST! Ordering was seamless. Now finding a table - #savage style!! Good luck when they're busy. I would hope that they find a better way for seating when all tables are occupied. A guy literally ignored that I was waiting for the table to be cleaned and proceeded to call his friends over. Luckily, another table came available a couple of minutes later. Although busy, our food came out SO fast and it was hot! I ordered the Chaufa Rice and added the chicken. Chaufa rice is Peruvian style fried rice. Very flavorful, portions were plentiful! My only semi complaint is that it had too many scallions on top and throughout the rice portion (which I picked off). I ate until I was full and took more than 3/4 of my serving home for dinner. Crazy to say - it was even better for dinner!! Guys - the staff!! Insert heart emoji. They are super friendly, very caring and attentive. Tables were cleaned off fast. Great food, food prices were fair ($6-$10 options) and our dining party was very satisfied with their food. I feel like their menu has something for everyone from salads, rotisserie chicken, yuca fries, fries, rice infused with cilantro, all of which I've had on previous VC visits and loved! I'm always very satisfied when I visit any Viva Chicken Location. Lost a star due to parking & table/seating situation. read more

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My family loves this place. The food has loads of flavor! I would definitely recommend this place to others looking for a new place to try.