"The first time we walked past this small Peruvian chicken shop in Pico-Union, we thought we saw a roaring brick fireplace through the window. Turns out it was just the flames of their giant wood-fired rotisserie. Run by true specialists, the chicken at El Brasero is pollo a la brasa perfected: every morsel is moist and succulent, with crispy, smoky skin that looks painted on. We’re happy eating nothing but a whole bird with lots of spicy aji verde, but upgrading to the full combo with their excellent sides is the way to go." - brant cox