The food and the service were amazing!! The green sauce is do die for. I'm super big on sauce and that hit the spot. It complemented the chicken so well.

My go to lunch spot. Always a welcoming atmosphere. The chicken is cooked perfectly every time and you can't beat the price. I recommend the Peruvian fried rice and plantains as sides and you have to get the yellow and green sauces! I would consider this a hidden gem for the Virginia Beach area!

This was my first time visiting El Pico de Oro although I've had Peruvian cuisine before. I ordered the Family Combo #1 (whole chicken with two large sides) with fried rice and sweet plantains. My food was hot and fresh when I picked it up. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the rice was tasty too. My order was ready in 15 minutes.

Give me alllll the food here ! Found this place recently and so so glad I did! They had a steady stream of people coming in for pick up orders. They have a quarter chicken lunch special on weekdays. My husband got the half chicken with fries and fried rice... THE CHICKEN!!!!! My mouth is drooling just thinking of that chicken. So well seasoned and moist! I got the lomo Saltado with white rice and fries. The white rice was seasoned well and the gravy was delicious- the steak was a little tough. I would recommend putting the yellow and green sauces on it because they are so flavorful and delicious. The inside is nothing to write home about- simple decor, but the food makes up for it. Go here !!!! You are welcome

This was the first time myself and my SO visited this restaurant. The food and service were very good. The woman educated me on what each item was because I had no idea. She recommended the rotisserie chicken and of course I had to get their plantains! I've never had Peruvian food and this was my first time trying everything. I recommend, it seems like a mom and pop. I would go again!

Delicious! Came in for lunch bc I wanted to try the chicken. I got the lunch special which was $11 for 1/4 chicken, 2 sides and a drink. I opted for the yuca fries and plantain which were phenomenal. I forgot to snap my pic before starting to eat bc the smell was intoxicating. It comes with two sauces a yellow and a green. The yellow was not for me but the green was so good- dk what it was but it had a hint of lime and the yuca fries were definitely complimented by dipping them in there. The chicken is the draw of course and it was so worth it, it's flavorful and moist and so good. The lady behind the counter was sweet and helpful and recommended the lunch special which was the perfect amount for a quick lunch. The ambience was simple. There are some cosmetic issues throughout but no matter, the place is clean and has everything you need for a delicious meal. Don't sleep on this spot!

Ohhh my goodness. I wasn't ready for the flavor. This place is one of those unassuming hole-in-the-walls that every "real" local should know about. The dining area is simple, the staff is authentic, and the food comes in styrofoam with plastic forks. And the food is AMAZING. Really you don't need to know anything else. But to expound anyway- the chicken is incredibly flavorful and juicy and tender. This has to be a very old recipe. The yucca fries were cooked perfectly and so unique. And I loved trying the way they did plantains, each country is so different with them and I felt like the Peruvian way was really showcased here. The cashier (/owner I assume?) was super helpful and authentic, and gave great tips for what to order. I really can't wait to eat here again, especially when I'm wanting to be transported to another country for just a moment. Or just a meal.

Found the BEST Peruvian chicken in the area. Coming from NOVA, it was a challenge to find an excellent Peruvian chicken. The owner and family are lovely. Unfortunately, They sell out of chicken fast, so go early. Taste: Perfection Sauce: Yellow sauce has a different flavor than I'm used to. I mix with a little more mayo and add a couple of drops of the yellow sauce to it. They're closed on Sunday and Wednesday and close at 6 PM on all other days.

If heaven was a dish! I've been so addicted to CM Chicken that I didn't stop to notice it's neighbor. I wanted chicken and rice and have been craving it for a while. I merely searched up "chicken" on Grubhub and El Pico popped up. I didn't realize until later that it was the location next to CM Chicken. I ordered the 1/4 chicken combo with fried rice and plantains. The flavor of the chicken and the fact that you could eat the skin was amazing. In some cases, baked or rotisserie chicken has chewy skin that doesn't seem to break down as easy. Everything was cooked perfectly, the rice was fresh and delicious.