Peruvian Brothers at Amazon HQ2

I went for lunch, and overall, the experience was okay. The beef empanadas were definitely the highlight—excellent crust, great flavor, and even the powdered sugar on top (which I was skeptical about) actually worked really well. The Peruvian chicken was also very good: super moist, well seasoned, and a solid execution overall. On the other hand, the chicken empanadas weren’t great for me; I didn’t enjoy the flavor of the filling. The yellow rice was just okay—not bad, but not memorable either. The dessert, however, was very good and definitely one of the stronger parts of the meal. Overall, it was a nice lunch, but based on what I ordered, it’s not a place I’d tell people to rush to. A decent meal, but nothing standout outside of the beef empanadas and dessert.

We love Peruvian food and the Peruvian Brothers do a very good job. Well presented and decent portions along with flavorful seasoning make the food very good. We ate the Pollo Saltado with Chicha Morado along with two servings of 1/4 chicken. Quinoa salads a soup rounded out our order. Super friendly staff was a real positive as well. Would recommended stopping for a meal or the quick lunchtime of empanadas- again excellent 5* for those! Will eat here again on our next visit to D.C.

This place is good enough that you should go out of your way to visit. I had the lomo saltado a la pobre the first time and it was so on point compared to what I had in Lima, I decided to come back for the ceviche. It was also amazing - highly suggest trying la leche de tigre (the leftover juice from the ceviche). It really had quite the amazing flavor. I had the frozen maracuya pisco sour both happy hours and they were delicious. But I also think that maracuya (passion fruit) should be as frequent a fruit flavor option as option as fresa (strawberry) so take that how you will. Both evenings I came during happy hour and it was not nearly as busy as I would expect for the quality and price. If you’re in the area, come give them some love!

So yummy! This was an excellent option for our group of 11, and they were all high schoolers and usually picky eaters, and they loved it. Very tasty, and love their house hot sauce. Enjoyed the Steak Bowl, Flan, and Yuca fries.

This Peruvian restaurant is a fantastic spot — easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had recently. The place has a cool, modern vibe with a stylish ambiance that makes it great for both casual meals and special outings. The food is absolutely incredible. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, perfectly seasoned, and full of bold, authentic flavors. You can even see the chefs preparing the food, which not only adds to the experience but also shows how clean and transparent the kitchen operation is. It’s clear they take a lot of pride in what they do. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout, which made the meal even more enjoyable. If I had to mention one small thing, it’s that the chairs could be a bit more comfortable — but honestly, that’s a minor detail compared to how great everything else was. Highly recommend if you’re looking for delicious Peruvian cuisine in a modern and inviting setting. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Relatively good food and courteous staff. I do like that it’s close enough to walk to because parking can be a challenge. It’s paid street parking, if you can find a spot. Prices are ok but I think cater to the area. The setting is nice, with a casual but comfortable feel to it. Great for hanging out with friends. I think some food is better than others so you’ll have to find your favorites. My wife and I decided to split two sandwiches for different experiences. I found the chicharron ok but very average, while the chorizo was better. We also capped our meals with a chicha morada and something else (sorry; name escapes me). They were ok but didn’t “wow” me.

I was visiting from out of town. We all know the best ceviche in the world is Peruvian ceviche. So I had to try theirs. It was delicious. All the ingredients were fresh. They prepared it the Peruvian way, with sweet potato and Peruvian corn (choclo) and toasted corn (canchita) on the side. I also had the tradition chicha morada made from purple corn. It also tasted fresh, not powdered and it wasn’t too sweet. I was truly satisfied. It was so good that I came back the next day for one more time before I left town!

I got the saltados w/ chicken (~18) and the chicharron sandwich (~12) with a side salad (~5). The sandwich was SO dry, but the many sauce options make up for it because they’re so good. The saltados fries & veggies were the best, but the rice itself was dry and unseasoned. Chicken was alright. It’s a decent choice if you’re around the area.

We came here for a quick dinner while staying at a nearby hotel. Great food! We got the power bowl and chicken bowl with the picaronnes dessert. The bowls were fresh and tasty, with food portions. Service was quick and efficient. The ambiance was what you'd expect for a fast casual place. Would come back!

Went a couple times while in the area. Food and service were excellent. The Lomo tasted very authentic. 5 stars on everything except the yuca and French fries, both seemed to from a frozen bag. This is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Would recommend and would eat there again.

Peruvian Brothers is not a hotel-only restaurant. They are a fastish-food place, a bit of a chain, a bit modern, so I'm not convinced they're fully authentic. But I enjoyed the meal experience overall. We went up to order and there is a digital kiosk. As my friend was entering his order, one of the employees said I could place my order directly with him. Perfect! All set with my chicken saltado, asked about the option for noodles but that would have replaced the potatoes and rice and I didn't want to do that. Before my dinner came out, another guy came over to me to explain they were out of white rice. Is yellow rice okay? Pro tip: Ask for yellow rice instead of rice. It's excellent, with veggies mixed in. Phenomenal with the spicy sauce, or if you're not a spice hound, the green sauce. Upon going back up to the counter to pick up my food (called by name if you order in the kiosk, buzzed if you order in person: Meat was good. Maybe a little light on chicken, but a satisfying meal overall. You see my friend got gigantic empanadas, but you pay more than other places for that bigger size. As for the taste, I'm not sure. The crust is good, not perfect, but the little bits of meat I tried seemed a bit sweet and light on fragrant herbs and spices. I didn't have a full empanada myself so I can't confirm, but the beef seemed better than the chicken and he agreed. The ceviche looked really good, comes with corn kernels of both huge and crisp varieties (that and a bit of the sauce is all I tried). So it goes back to - how Peruvian is this? How much do you want a sit-down meal vs. a counter order? Do you want a dark ambiance or a bright modern one? For now, and with my friend's repeated enjoyment, I will award a solid 4 stars and see if that changes should we return.

If you love empanadas, Peruvian Brothers does them right. My seven-year-old daughter and I LOVED their beef ones. They sprinkle a little powder sugar on top and give you a delicious dipping sauce. So good! My wife loves their seasonal soups, especially on a cold day. The space at this location is large with plenty of seating. Order on the screen or at the register. Your food is ready within minutes.

Can't get over how great the quinoa and chicken bowl was! This is definitely a repeat decision if I find myself in crystal city area. There will be restaurants around it with 2 hour waits but I can guarantee you won't be disappointed with stopping here. They have dedicated indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and debatably most importantly, extremely kind staff who have their hearts in this restaurant. Yum, yum, and yum!

Pretty solid Peruvian food. The highlights for me were the lomo saltado (very tasty) and the plantains. I'd avoid the empanadas; the chicken ones we got during happy hour were quite dry. We really enjoyed our drinks; especially the pisco sour slushie! They have a screen you can order on, although it didn't work when we were there, or you can order at the counter. There's a decent amount of seating inside, and just a few tables outside. It can get packed at busy times. Bonus: The alpaca happy hours in May were super cute-- hoping for more of those!

This food is bomb idc idc idc. My boyfriend and I both got the Chicken Saltado after I begged to try this place after seeing it on my walks. The restaurant decor isn't anything to write home about--pretty standard for the neighborhood. The menu is simple, the price is reasonable, and I love that I got a crazy number of sauces to try (without knowing the names of any of them). There's an aioli/mayo that went really well with the potatos, and honestly the whole bowl is carb heaven. It's a touch spicy but mostly flavorful. My only critique is that we waited quite a while for the food but since it came hot and tasty I let it slide.

Checked out this spot from la cosecha. I don't know if i was hungry but everything was so so so good, except the chicken empanadas. Chicken empanadas was a bit dry so utilized the sauce that they gave you. The chicken was JUICYYYY and delicious, soft and moist. Can't get better chicken! The plantains was crispy and sweet and the yucca was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. I would 100% come here again. Parking is hard to find but once you find it , go to la cosecha and walk straight in and you'll see the llamas in the back! I do think the portion for the yucca was such a small portion but it was good so it's okay :))

Peruvian chicken is something that I don't think anyone has been able to imitate and Peruvian brothers continues to excel in the quality of their food. Chicken bowl and beef empanadas were AMAZING! Drink bar and food ordering stations are separate - and they have n/a and alcoholic drink options :) Fantastic and speedy service!

I've eaten here about 3-4 times now and they're fairly good. It's one of the only Peruvian spots in walking distance without catch the metro or driving within the Pentagon City area. I usually get the half chicken or the chicken bowl. The arrive is fairly quick. They do their jobs and that's about it lol. The prices are okay fairly expensive for Peruvian chicken and the food doesn't come with sides like most places. Everything is a la carte. The ambiance is actually nice fairly casual

I have ordered for delivery and dined in a few times, and each time I have not been disappointed. Peruvian Brothers is a yummy spin off of food truck food and turned it into a dining experience. Dare I say gourmet truck food? I'll explain - Full bar, fair amount of seats, customers order and pay at the register and you reviewed a buzzer to notify you when your meal is ready. You are served with eco-friendly disposable platter and plastic ware, however drinks from the bar are glass. I had my first pisco sour here at Peruvian Brothers and they are yummy! If I had to compare it to another drink, It's Peru's version of a margarita. Now the food - Yucca fries - fresh crunch on the outside and soft inside, honestly I cannot stop eating them! Their Chicken bowls are flavorful, love the quinoa in them My cousin mentioned the empanadas were flavorful (they are baked) But my favorite is the ceviche! It is savory, authentic and a hearty portion. Served with some fries, or slice of sweet potato, piece of corn or fried corn Price wise, it's restaurant prices without full table service but food is fresh and I will be back This month, the owner's alpacas visit on Fridays and that was a treat! They are tame and chill in spite of the crowds and also puppy approved!

I'm currently staying in Arlington for work and P Bros is across the street from the hotel i am staying at and im starting to lose count how times i have eaten here. Every time i come i get the same level of service and i have been trying different menu items and this time around i got the filet mignon saltados. I got mine served with rice and for a slight up charge you can have it served with a runny sunny side up egg and fried plantains. You have the option to also get it with noodles if you prefer. When i tell you this dish packs and incredible flavor punch, and the juices from the steak and how will it mixes with the rices and the stir fried vegetables is something you have to try for your self! There are also French fries mixed in there and even with everything else going on in the dish they stay remain crispy and so flavorful.

I was looking forward to trying them at the pentagon city location. While overall, I had a good experience and staff were friendly when we were trying to understand the menu, I did think for the fast casual food style and amount of food, $18 per dish and $6/ juice was on the expensive side. I didn't try the chicken but the fish was on the dry side. I did enjoy the fresh avocados thought

The Power bowl from @peruvianbrothers brothers is my new favorite! It comes with chicken, quinoa salad, avocado, hard-boiled egg, sweet potato, salsa criollo and huancaina sauce. I paired it with the Maracuya Piso Sour Slushie in a passion fruit flavor. All the staff here is so nice and helpful and the food is so flavorful. No wonder they have been in business so long! Well done as always team!

Another new restaurant finally opened in Amazon HQ2 and this is a great add. I ordered the Chicharron ($12), which consists of pork tenderloin and sweet potato with salsa criolla. There's one other spot I think that makes better Chicharron, but this suffices. I also ordered a Chicken Empanada ($6.50). These I highly recommend because they're baked, not fried. I am highly impressed with how these taste and would favor this over any empanadas that are fried. Not a clue what the sauce they provided on both of my order, but it's fire. I'd pour that stuff everywhere.

This was wonderful stop for lunch, everyone was so friendly and helpful. The gentleman at the register suggested a few things and we got an empanada and mahi bowl, it was perfusion share. It is cute location with a great energy! Go check it out for freshness and flavors, peace out!!

Cleanliness is very important to me the tables were not wiped down, the "woke" restroom floors were soaked with $&ss and trash. I know this place can do much better. I sure hope this review gets to the right people.

Disappointing chicken but friendly service. Stopped by Peruvian Brothers in Arlington hoping for a quick dinner. The yucca was decent, but unfortunately, the chicken was a major letdown. We were recommended the family meal option, but the chicken ended up being so dry and unappetizing that we couldn't even finish it and had to throw it away. It's a shame because I was really hoping for a flavorful, juicy roast. We had to go to chipotle, which shows a lot. If you go, I'd suggest sticking to the sandwiches, which seem to have better reviews. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which I appreciate, but overall, the quality of the chicken didn't meet expectations.

The tastes of the Chicken bowl were amazing! Everything was spiced so well by itself and the combination was delicious. So glad I found them while at my conference. I need them to open in Columbus, Ohio. The chicken portion was very generous compared to similar restaurants and it was very tender and delicious. Thanks for a great meal.

One of our favorites spots in the area. The food is delicious and well priced. The service is amazing and bar area is very cute. I get food to go weekly and my family loves it every time.

The restaurant/bar hosts themed Fridays (Alpaca happy hour) but the ordering and service leaves something to be desired. You have to enter one line for food and drink orders and then take your ticket for drinks to the bar to have it fulfilled. This causes confusion from the patrons waiting to place orders. The food was average (chicken sandwich) the seasoning was good but the issue was the amount of fat in the chicken. I am on the fence about a return visit.

We tried this new restaurant for lunch today - the staff were absolutely amazing and so friendly!! The inside was very nice and clean with plenty of seating for a casual meal. We tried the beef empanada and the dark meat rotisserie chicken with primavera rice. The chicken was well seasoned and moist!! The prices are great - the 1/4 chicken was only $6, sides are extra. Overall great experience, definitely recommend!

Excellent Peruvian restaurant with authentic sandwiches to empanadas. Hubs got the pollo sandwich; delicious seasoned rotisserie chicken, vegs in a soft roll - loved. I got chicken empanadas they were baked not fried and had a great crisp crust delicious seasoned chicken and raisin filling and sauce - so good, I loved the side hot sauce. We also got a side of plantains, browned and sweet, so good! The service was great, they cook everything to order so you know it's fresh. They also have a small bar in the side that serves, beer, wine and saw other liquors - so they must have a happy hour too! Will be back!!

I normally don't swear in my reviews but this empanada is good as a mofo, yo!! OMG! I only got 1 because I hadn't tried it before. Next time I'm getting 2!! LoL! 1 for now and another for later. We just stumbled upon this place and it was worth it. The service was absolutely spectacular and the establishment is clean. The bathroom is immaculate.

After an ISACA-GWDC event at Amazon Events Center, a group of attendees had happy hour/dinner at Peruvian Brothers. Most of us sat at the bar with overflow to the tables. Michael and other staff were friendly, hospitable, and efficient. My fiancé enjoyed the Chilcano cocktail, a pisco cocktail made with ginger ale and lime juice, and a Yuengling Lager. I enjoyed a Maracuya Pisco Sour Slushie, a passion fruit flavored frozen pisco sour, Pisco Punch, a pisco cocktail made with pineapple juice and lemon juice, and Sangria made with red wine, cognac, and orange juice. All of the cocktails were fruity and refreshing. While waiting for our food, we were given a small bucket of peruvian popcorn. My fiancé and I shared an order of crispy Calamari served with an aioli. Between the Lomo Saltado with Tallarin (Noodles) and Lomo Saltado with Rice and French Fries, we liked the latter more. Other people in our party enjoyed Cheese Empanadas, various sandwiches (including Chicarron Sandwich and Triple Sandwich), Chicken, and Yuca Fries.

This location finally opened beneath my office building. I stopped in for lunch. I ordered the half chicken ($11) with rice ($4.50) and a drink. I received an assortment of the sauces as well. I did not dine in. I took the meal back to my desk. The staff were very friendly, and the establishment was very clean. It took me 10 minutes or so to receive my meal. Overall, it was good, a bit pricey compared to other Peruvian restaurants I patronize. The chicken was seasoned very well and the rice was pretty good. I would dine again for lunch.

I've eaten here several times and the food is good. However, tonight I ordered a chicken sandwich and nearly swallowed a pretty good sized bone. I didn't feel like driving back to Arlington so I tried calling the restaurant several times and the number listed seems to be a cell phone of which I got no answer. This could've ended way differently had I not stopped the bone from going down. This place needs to do a better job at preparing sandwiches.

The customer service was awesome. She provided recommendations and they did not disappoint! I had the Lomo a lo Pobre (beef) with rice and French fries the sauce was a perfect amount of heat that was on the side. I also had a Beef Empanadas it was yummy and it was served with the the same "spicy" sauce on the side. There is a full bar, so I tried the Passion Fruit classic Pisco Sour Slushie- it packed a nice punch. My cost was $38. I like that the dishes are disposable. The restaurant is very clean and great sanitation happened at tables in between patrons.

Had their mahi mani fillet fish bowl for lunch. Fish was not fresh and was so chalky I couldn't finish it even though I was very hungry . I requested the food be made seed oil free and I'm not sure they actually honored my request - the baked fish arrived in under 5 minutes

Good drinks and good food! Stopped in for dinner while I was in town for work and wished I could've gone back another night. The owners were there and were very helpful with any questions and recommendations. If you want to try some Peruvian food and drinks then look no further!

Saw an article about this place opening up and stopped in for take-out for an early dinner. Ordered the Chicharrón (pork and sweet potato) sandwich and it was delicious. Not sure what the sauce was but it's sweet and smoky. I'd eat a vat of it. Husband got the chicken power bowl or something. He said it was perfect. Honestly impeccable ordering experience, fast to come out, was hot and fresh and I have zero complaints. Pretty good for a new-ish place! The atmosphere is also really nice for a fast casual place--even stylish. I don't live particularly close by but I'd make the special trip to eat here again. Great stuff!

It was ok. The last empanada order I got only had a little bit of filling and a bunch of air inside - the equivalent of a bag of chips that's 1/3 full. This is in contrast to Mpanadas on Columbia Pike.

The best Peruvian food in all DMV. The brothers are incredibly talented. I recommend the limo saltado or any of their sandwiches. Pan con chicharrón is my favorite!

Came here last night with my boyfriend. Food came out fast but cold. Got the quarter chicken (white meat) with rice and it was dry. Rice was crunchy and had no flavor. The chicken had potential to be great if it wasn't overcooked. Needs more flavor as well. The chicken sandwich would've been great, but also too cold. Maybe once they've been open for a little longer things will improve. I'd give it a 4/10 Customer service was great though. Very welcoming with a nice bar.

BE CAREFUL! I ordered a chicken bowl. As I was scooping my food, I noticed bits of the bowl broke apart. I don't know how much of the scraped bowl mixed in with my food. Photo attached

For the past few weeks I've been walking by this restaurant and the smell was drawing me in. I ordered the Lomo Soltado and my husband ordered the Ceviche with a side of calamari. The menu says that the Lomo Soltado is "Filet Mignon". While I enjoyed the seasoning a veggies that accompanied the meat, the meat itself extremely chewy. As a connoisseur of filet mignon, is it even possible to make filet mignon chewy? I asked about the noodles. Not sure if I wanted them or not, I asked if they could add a small spoon to try and the answer was no! You'd think a new restaurant might be a little more accommodating? My husband didn't like his ceviche. The calamari which was a side order were over fried and extremely salty. Both of us were very disappointed but might still tried a sandwich or empanada another time.

I've been a big fan of Peruvian Brothers since their early food truck days. Their menu has grown since then and I always appreciate their friendly service.

We've been several times and enjoyed it very much. We have liked the empanadas more so than the bowls but all is really good. The place is nice. Not too noisy. The people are very nice. The food is plentiful at a great price

Came for lunch with 2 others. Service was prompt and our food came quick. I ordered the Lomo (filet mignon) Saltados. It was fabulous! The place is clean and the staff were very cordial. I will come again.

Bad choice. Ceviche non flavor, needs salt, Lomo a lo pobre without tasting. Meat overcooked. A disaster!! I went with my family and it was the worst decision!!! after all. Come on Peruvian brothers, this not the way to show all the people how a Peruvian food tastes like!!!

The inside has a nice aesthetic but I was extremely disappointed in the food. We ordered the chicharrón sandwich, lomo a lo pobre, and ceviche which all lacked flavor. The meat was dry and difficult to chew, the rice tasted so plain and was also dry, the ceviche was okay but I've definitely had better. For spending close to $100 it was not worth it at all. Would not recommend.

Came for a quick dinner. The smell was awesome and was so looking forward to the chicken. Unfortunately it was a bit dry. The accompanying plantains were yummy. I would come again to give them another chance I suppose.

Food was delicious and quick. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the ambience as well. Would definitely eat here again.

Lisssssssen. Peruvian brothers hits the spot. The beef empanada with their hot sauce is GOOD. The chicha morada is meh but the lomo al pobre chefs kiss! Everything was flavorful. Next time I'll go back for happy hour. I bought both the rocoto and the sweet and spicy sauce and both were good.

So good. You have to get the plantains. Best I've ever had. Service rocks. Cute decor. Elevated fast casual

I had to leave a review due to the poor one given. I have eaten here four times since the opening and each time it is delicious. I love that the owner is there and checked in on us! Awesome service. So happy to have variety next to the office. I order the Choripan Sandwich frequently and it's always delicious. Flavorful and so fresh tasting. Love the sauces and sides! It is apart of weekly lunch rotation. Prices are a little high but quality is outstanding.