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El Pollo Rico
- 4.53.7k reviews
- Open now · till 10 pm
Casual counter-service Arlington spot for spit-roasted Peruvian chicken with sides like plantains, yuca and green sauce.
Quick answers
El Pollo Rico in short
When is El Pollo Rico open?
Every day, 11 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit El Pollo Rico?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is El Pollo Rico indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is El Pollo Rico good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does El Pollo Rico cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book El Pollo Rico?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at El Pollo Rico?
About 45 minutes.
Where is El Pollo Rico?
932 N Kenmore St, Arlington, VA 22201.
Is El Pollo Rico wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 12 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Indoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pmmonday11 AM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 El Pollo Rico
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- 3 Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company · 6 min
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- 5 Kabob Bazaar · 9 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 3.7k reviews
Known for
- Pollo a la brasa
- Green sauce
- Plantains
- Yuca
What people say
- People like:
- Flavorful Peruvian rotisserie chicken, green sauce, sides
Around Virginia Square
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.