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    Viva Chicken

    4.2 (342 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Half chicken with green beans and sweet potato fries

    Popped in early evening for a bite to eat. Used to eat at this location all the time. They only had one line open to order and it was backed up pretty far. Took a while to put my order in, but once I did, the food came out about 10 minutes. They placed it in front of me and it looked fantastic. Everything had a good flavor and was cooked properly. When you're in the mood for good Peruvian rotisserie chicken. This is the spot. I will definitely be back. Thank you for a great experience.

    Jenn D.

    Viva Chicken is one of my favorite spots, but since the locations are not near where I live I do not get there as often as I would like. Met some friends for dinner and decided to try the tacu bowl. My friends had not sampled the quinoa stuffed avocado so I ordered a half one for us to share. James took our orders and truly gave us all exceptional service. He suggested items and answered our questions. He was so friendly and welcoming. The tacu bowl was huge and full of fresh ingredients. Will definitely return.

    Lomo Saltado. Steak dishes back for 2 weeks only!
    Kia R.

    Parking lot can get tight when crowded but plenty of parking in Lowe's parking lot. Wear coat during colder months because it stays chilly due to door opening and closing constantly. Myself and other patrons could not enjoy our meal peacefully due to several flying gnats! Service was friendly and food was hot in temperature. Steak was a little salty on this visit. Over $3 for fountain drink or tea.

    Pulled rotisserie chicken Peruvian style with small fried rice
    Yolanda W.

    Really enjoyed this meal. Service is great and very quick as my wait was literally 5 minutes!. The mini churros were delightful covered with brown sugar cinnamon and caramel inside!. Their menu is expanding and includes large portions of items like their homemade chicken soup, tres leches (sponge cake soaked in 3 milks) and something called an Inca Burrito and Steak Saltado (sirloin steak with onions, tomato, cilantro topped with a brown sauce over Jasmine rice). Definitely on my list to try next visit. Ambiance is upbeat and very friendly. Looking forward to another visit and the chance to try one of the newer menu items!

    Kyle B.

    Frequent this establishment quite often. Always have gotten quality tasting good that is priced nicely. Nice variety of options that I'm slowly trying. Always good customer service. I will continue to come back.

    Side dish - green beans
    Amiee W.

    Stopped at Vive Chicken on a whim while passing through Concord and I'm so glad I did! I ordered online and by the time I got there, my food was hot and ready. The staff was welcoming and the service was quick and friendly, which always makes the experience even better. Now let's talk about the food, WOW. The chicken was perfectly juicy and seasoned with a bold, unique flavor that immediately brought me back to the Peruvian chicken I grew up eating at a hometown spot in Arlington, VA. It's rare to find that kind of flavor outside the DMV area, but Vive absolutely nailed it. I also tried the green beans, they were done in a soy ginger style, which isn't what I expected but ended up being a delicious, refreshing twist. The flavors worked so well together and really elevated the whole plate. Honestly, I wish this place was closer to home in Georgia. It would be a go to dinner spot for sure! Fresh, flavorful chicken that hits the spot any day of the week. If you're anywhere near Concord, do yourself a favor and stop here. You won't regret it. Ohhhh, portions are plentiful!

    Issa S.

    Fresh, flavorful, and filling! This was my first time trying Viva Chicken, and I was pleasantly surprised--I really liked it! I ordered the half rotisserie chicken with two sides, choosing the Peruvian fried rice and their signature drink, the Maracuya (Passion Fruit). The drink was super refreshing, and the fried rice was packed with flavor. The chicken was juicy and cooked just right, though the tenderness can vary slightly depending on which part you get. And here's a tip: dip your chicken in the Aji Amarillo (yellow sauce)--it takes the flavor to the next level! The portion size for the price is more than fair, and it definitely left me full and satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu.

    1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides
    Azucena R.

    Love the food here! The chicken and sauces are delicious. I usually get the chicken and 2 sides, but in my most recent visit I tried the sandwich and it was so good. My favorite are the plantains a side. They have so many sides that it's hard to choose from.

    Not fully cooked.
    Patrick T.

    Order a family meal and the chicken was half done. Never had any issues like this before.

    Hand Built oven

    Delicious, fresh, healthy! Staff is friendly and helpful. Order was ready in a couple minutes. Peruvian corn kernels are big. Rotisserie chicken is the best: not salty, all natural, hormone free, savory spices, no fat. Fries were a little salty, but everything else seemed to be low salt. Chicken rice soup is excellent. They were out of the Chica Morada (purple corn drink), so I had the MaraCuya (passion fruit) and that was very refreshing. This was my first visit and I enjoyed so much at lunch that I came back later in the day to eat it for dinner. Highly Recommended.

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    Arthur R.

    When in the area this is our go to spot. Fast service and good food seems to be their motto. Eating a good meal while listening to Bluetooth tunes over their room speaker system, a wonderful experience.

    Janie C.

    Walked in 30 minutes until close because another shop down from them ran out of the food we drove to order. It is about 20 minutes out of the way for us. It was very clean on the inside. I thought to myself, "I bet they all want to go home and would have rather us not walk in." When I started to order the girl at the cash register was very patient with us. I ordered a 1/4 white chicken plate, with rice, and plantains. Helen made sure to ask me again if I wanted dark or white chicken and fried or cilantro rice. I was thrilled she asked because I love the cilantro rice the most. It was just my daughter and I out late and I forgot to mention it. My child ordered 1/4 chicken and green beans. I told her this is the quickest that I've ever ordered here and thanked her. Food came out hot. Everything was tasted great! We were so hungry because it was so late and it was such nice service. We will definitely come here again!

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    Their rotisserie chicken sandwich is absolutely the best. Service was great. My new favorite resturant

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    Delicious food great service!!! Wish they put one in Boiling Springs SC.White Meat Chicken

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