Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken

Got two chicken dinners to go. The chicken was really good, juicy, and flavorful. We tried the steamed yucca (not that great), sweet plantains (yummy), and french fries. Price was right. The yellow sauce wasn’t very flavorful but the green sauce was amazingly spicy (in a good way). We’ll be back.

This place is a great extension of Mami Nora’s. I always love eating there glad I found a second place that is on a different area when I’m in the mood for some good simple Peruvian rotisserie. For those who follow me for gluten free tips this place just like Mami Nora’s is GF except for possibly one of the desserts.

The service to start was very fast and friendly, and the restaurant is very clean. A+ for first impression. I got the ¼ chicken white with black beans and rice. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection!

The menu may be small, but it is mighty.
Between the two of us, my husband and I had chicken, slaw, corn, rice and beans, fried yucca, and fried sweet plantains. Everything was so delicious, I couldn’t decide which item I loved the most. The yellow sauce is very mild – possible mayonnaise based. The green sauce is tasty but very spicy. I could only eat it mixed with the yellow one.
The restaurant itself is clean and comfortable with beautiful photos of Peru on the walls. They also had two televisions broadcasting CNN.

This is a good one. Chicken wings are cute and delicious. Special dressings are good tasting.

Great food and timely service! Would recommend all to try… you won’t be disappointed.

Best Peruvian chicken in the Raleigh, Durham and Cary areas. Always well-​seasoned, juicy and piping hot. The whole chicken, which comes with 2 large sides is the best deal and great for sharing. The leftovers are yummy reheated or re-​purposed. I typically use it to make chicken salad the next day.
Their homemade sides and homemade sauces are the perfect complements to the chicken. They are all delicious but I always opt for the tostones and yucca frita (and yes… they are worth the extra
$.50)!
If you’re in the mood for something other than their awesome chicken they make a mean lomo saltado and their daily specials never disappoint.
If you’re not opting for water to drink, try the homemade chi cha morada. The spicy clove and cinnamon make this drink absolutely yummy. If you want a beer with your meal, grab the Presidente.
The only criticism I have of Mami Nora’s/Alpaca is that the tres leches and alfajores are prepackaged. As a lover of tres leches I wish this wasn’t so. But honestly with food like this who needs dessert?
We have been regular patrons for over 5 years (starting at the Wake Forest Road location and now here) and we will continue to be for years to come.
Welcome to your newest addiction!

I’m not sure how Peruvian chicken is made differently from other rotisserie chicken but all I know is it is better. More juicy, more flavorful. Alpaca is sheer food madness. I was shopping across the street at K&G and the cashier said Alpaca was amazing. I had to try it.
Everything on the menu looks stellar but I went with the ¼ chicken dark meat with black beans and rice. My friend had the white meat version with salad and chicken soup. All of it was amazing. Your meal comes with two interesting sauces — green and yellow versions. Don’t know what they are called other than a slam dunk of goodness.
The service is fast and bilingual which was a pleasant surprise. The space was clean and they were constantly sweeping up when anyone was done at their table. Really liked this place and will be back soon.

This place serves up some super tasty chicken. Tried the rice and beans, slaw and salad. The salad was not very good, very unimaginative and possibly old lettuce. Everything else was very good. The chicken is tender and tasty.

You know that place that at 1:00 in the morning you’re like «man, I want that so bad» but they’re closed so you go to sleep and wake up and you’re first thought is going there right when they open? Alpaca is that place. Man everything is good and that have that Guarana to wash it down. Good stuff.

The rotisserie chicken is fresh, and great! Don’t stray from this though! Chaufa was made with too much ginger and lomo saltado was made with too much soy sauce and vinegar! They did have a private room for a large group, and the customer service was very good. I would definitely go back for the chicken!

I’ve reviewed this place so many times and Unilocal seems to kick it offline. This is the last time…
It’s newer, cleaner, and more generic than the original, but the food simply isn’t as good. I can’t put my finger on it, though. It’s either the chicken is too dry or doesn’t have that same flavor, but it’s something.
Still, I come here often and always enjoy my time.

My first time there and they were so sweet and helpful. I got the Wednesday special and the chicken is so tender and flavorful, the beans are amazing (not bland at all like some places) and the pico de gallo on top is to die for. Amazing quick service, sweet cashiers and amazing food.

This Alpaca is not a whole new animal; this is only an administrative change. Beneath all that new look still beats the heart of Mami Nora, so I’m not going to tell you anything about Alpaca you don’t already know.
Call it barbecue chicken, call it rotisserie chicken, call it whatever you want, but just know it is still just as delicious. I think my appetite just upgraded from half chicken to a whole chicken…
Arroz Chaufa is really just fried rice, but delicious fried rice, with chicken and sausage. I recommend putting some of that ‘green sauce’ on top of it.
The saltado platter (your choice of sauteed steak/​lomo or chicken/​pollo) with tomatoes, onion, fries (yes, fries!) with a side of rice, is very filling.
Whatever you get, just make sure you also get a freshly made horchata with your meal.

God damn them and their succulent chickens… damn them straight to he’ll…the worst part is I have to drive right past them to get downtown usually and God I want a candle scented like the smoke than vents out and dances to my nose. Also I’m pretty sure their secret sauce is just mayo and mustard but for some reason it’s super good… lol irresistible with the plantains…

I really love the flavors here! The salad with the Cilantro dressing is huge, filling and so good! My family really enjoyed the food here. Everything made fresh is just a bonus! Price is really on point for what you get!

We love it here. The wake forest rd location is the best but the food is consistent. It’s a great place to stop by and get dinner on the way home. The smokiness of the chicken takes the meal to a whole different level. The rice is always tender and the beans are yummy. The green and yellow sauces are great and they have inca kola ! Stop by here for a quick dinner !

I am no expert on Peruvian cuisine, but the rotisserie chicken here is really fabulous. Every bite is juicy and the meat falls right off the bone. They provide yummy dipping sauces, and a nice spread of sides. My partner and I really like the sweet plantains and the chicken soup, which tastes like it’s home-​made! We’ve also tried the Peruvian style fried rice (Arroz Chaufa) and it was delicious too. Everything is fresh, and made from scratch. On top of all of this goodness, the food is really cheap too (a full meal for under 10 bucks). Cheap, simple, fresh, very tasty… it’s hard not to go with five stars for this place! Oh… there is an outlet in Durham too, if you live there.

This Peruvian restaurant does it fast and well. It’s like a ‘fast food’ version of Peruvian food. I went on a work lunch with a couple co workers and while I had heard it was delicious, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food. Here you will find nothing frozen, its fresh and you can taste it too. I have been twice within the past two weeks and both times had a pleasant experiences.
I’ve had the chopped chicken bowl special and the chopped chicken tacos… amazing, not dried out, plenty of food, not heavy and leaves you bloated type of food. Be sure to try the green spicy sauce and the yellow sweet sauce too!

I love the original Mami Nora’s so it’s no surprise that this location is a home run for me. Cheap, quality DELICIOUS food that’s less than five minutes from my house? Yes please!
This location is in the Mini-​City parking lot on Capital, in a building that I believe was formally another chain or Peruvian chicken. This location differs from the original only aesthetically, it has the same amazing food (and great prices) just with a MUCH larger parking lot and cleaner, newer interior! Everything is spotless here, which makes me more willing to buy a fountain drink (the machine at the older location is pretty sad and grungy looking) and try the sauces (all properly chilled and looking fresh now!)
If you are already a fan of Mami Nora’s and live or work on this side of town definitely try it out! You will not be disappointed!