El Pollon Grill

• Cuisine(s): South American
  Hours: Sun-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm
  Price: $$ $$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, check, ATM/Debit
• Attire: Casual
  Features: Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
  Serving: Dinner, Lunch
  Alcohol: Beer/Wine
• Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Free, Lot Available

Description

Although the menu boasts a variety of Peruvian dishes, the star at this restaurant is the chicken. Prepared rotisserie style, it's juicy and tender with a crisp, brown skin. Order it with a side of French fries and salsa huancaina or aji. The first is a creamy cheese sauce usually served on sliced baked potatoes and the second, a purée of spicy peppers. Both rival ketchup as a perfect dip, at least that's what any native will tell you. Other sides include frijoles canarios, black beans, rice, or for the health conscious, a crisp side salad. You can pick up South American candies while you're there or one of El Pollon's many desserts, such as arroz con leche, crema volteada (flan), or picarones -- deep fried dough served with a special syrup. You can even order an Inca Kola to complete the authentic Peruvian grill experience.