Machu Chicken

Peruvian restaurant · Somerville

Machu Chicken

Peruvian restaurant · Somerville

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25 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143

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Machu Chicken in Union Square serves up deliciously crisp Peruvian charcoal chicken, alongside a casual menu of empanadas and sides, all with a laid-back charm.  

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25 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 Get directions

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25 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 Get directions

+1 617 623 7972
machuchickenboston.com
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Jul 7, 2025

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"Getting half of an entire animal is either really great (if the animal is a chicken) or kind of a mess (if the animal is, say, a horse). At Machu Chicken in Union Square, you get the former, cooked over a charcoal fire along with a side salad and your choice of fries or rice, and it costs just $13. As casual as this place is, it’s still sit-down, so you can come here when you don’t want to spend money, but still want to feel like you actually went to a real restaurant." - dan secatore

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"Machu Chicken doesn’t exactly do only one thing - the menu contains everything from empanadas to grilled steak. But the moist, perfectly crisped chicken cooked on a charcoal grill is the reason why you’re here. Like the high school friend you only see every couple of years but spend all night with when you do, this place is fun, easy-going, and reliable." - dan secatore

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"You’re probably thinking that it’s smart to get the chicken at Machu Chicken, and you’re right (of course you are, you’re always right). It’s grilled Peruvian style on charcoal, and the result is moist, crispy, and nearly perfect. They’ve got other good things on the menu, too, like the empanadas, but check off their specialty first." - Dan Secatore

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Danielle G

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Highly recommend the plantains! The half chicken was good but the sauces and the salad weren’t innovative or mind blowing, especially for the price.

Jon Burr

Google
So glad to find this corner satellite of Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant finally reopened in its corner location in Union Square. The food is as incredible as in the mother shop up Somerville Avenue around the corner... with chicken the focus of the operation. The chicken, sauces, beans and rice we had were all top-notch, and we're big fans of Peruvian rotisserie chicken.

Tiffani Peterson

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The chicken and yucca fries were good. Nothing amazing but fine. What I expect for Peruvian charcoal chicken. The Andean salad was completely disappointing and plain. Over-priced for what you got. No flavor and didn’t even have spinach in it. I added our chicken and side of fried sweet potatoes (flavorless as well) to it to add some flavor and substance to the salad. We asked if the sauces had been included in our to-go order. They were not which was very disappointing.

Stephanie Aguilar

Google
Honestly, I was excited to come here after I heard they re-opened. The quality of the food and freshness could have been way better! As a Peruvian, I’ve come here before the pandemic and the food used to be amazing, from the juiciness of the chicken to the richness and flavor of the sauces, I expected more quality from the food considering the price you’re paying.

Jea Kim

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Recently got the mixed ceviche, lomo saltado, tamal, and the chicken dinner for delivery. While they weren’t the most affordable Peruvian food option in the area, they certainly had some great dishes worth trying. The mixed ceviche and lomo saltado were our favorites, and I especially liked the refreshing aftertaste of the ceviche. Tamal was also interesting, but a bit too heavy to be an appetizer. The roasted chicken was just okay, but fortunately, the sauces made them miles better. We also wanted to try the Inca kola and their specialty corn drink, but they were unfortunately stolen by our Grubhub driver. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable dinner overall.

Y M

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This place is amazing! Love Peruvian barbecue and never thought I’d love it so much. Definitely need to get the mixed organ dish and the chicken dish. It was to die for and pretty good price. It is a bit slow in terms of waiting for the food especially when there are a lot of people waiting but the food is very much worth the wait!

Danny Otero

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Love coming here! I was recommended this restaurant a few years ago and haven't stopped coming. I usually order a whole charcoal chicken for about $22. It's like a combo meal and includes white rice and salad. I also order fried sweet plantain, fried casava (yuca) and fries for my girls. All for about $35. They also have 2 or 3 Peruvian beers and wines as well as different natural juices and shakes. Dessert is also good with creamy flan! The only con I can think of are the small tables that can barely fit all the plates but other than that, I highly recommend! MUST TRY THE GREEN SAUCE!!! LOVE IT!!!!

juan mallqui

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Today I ordered 1/2 chicken with large fries to go and to my surprise my order had small fries not the large I ordered and paid for. I called them immediately and they said I could come back and they would make it right, they just gave me another small fries and called it good. Oh, I got a “sorry”. I stood there thinking when are they going to offer me a drink or a dessert for the inconvenience of having to come back and wasting my time. Nothing. My time means nothing to them, I guess my business means nothing to them. Sadly, this is the last time I eat there.