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.
"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
"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
"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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