Welcome to Inka Chicken
Introducing Inka Chicken, a Peruvian chicken shop in Austin, TX, owned by Latinx women. This casual restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes, with many vegetarian options available. From their crispy rotisserie chicken to flavorful side dishes, Inka Chicken provides a unique dining experience. With wheelchair accessibility, QR code menus, and accommodating services like delivery and catering, this restaurant caters to all. The welcoming atmosphere, along with the diverse menu options, makes Inka Chicken a must-visit spot for lunch or dinner. Don't miss out on the chance to try their authentic Peruvian flavors!
- 1707 Wells Branch Pkwy Austin, TX 78728 Hotline: (512) 252-2222
Located in Austin, TX, Inka Chicken is a Peruvian-inspired chicken shop that offers a unique Latin American dining experience. This Latinx and women-owned establishment provides a casual yet inviting atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family.
With a menu filled with delicious and flavorful dishes, Inka Chicken caters to both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Their diverse options and accommodating utilities such as delivery, takeout, and catering services make it a convenient choice for any occasion.
The restaurant's commitment to accessibility is evident through amenities like wheelchair accessibility, ADA-compliant facilities, and closed captioning on TVs. Additionally, their acceptance of various payment methods, including cryptocurrency, showcases their modern and inclusive approach to customer service.
I had the pleasure of trying some of their signature dishes, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The tender and juicy chicken cooked in traditional Peruvian spices was a standout, while the vegetarian options were just as flavorful and satisfying. The combination of Latin American flavors and unique cooking techniques truly sets Inka Chicken apart from other dining establishments in the area.
Overall, Inka Chicken is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in a taste of Peru right in the heart of Austin. Whether you're craving a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, this restaurant is sure to exceed your expectations with its diverse menu offerings and welcoming ambiance.

Terrific spot for unique and delicious Peruvian dishes. The chicken is excellent, but don't overlook the other specialties. The ceviche was particularly nice, as was the Tallarines Verdes. We have been several times and everything has been very good. The starters and sides are nice, too and offer enough vegetarian options to satisfy the non-carniverores in your group. Don't let the fast food look of the exterior fool you, this is some excellent food! Counter service, delivered to your table. Everything seems to be cooked to order so it's not quick, but not unreasonable. Plenty of comfortable tables and a TV usually showing soccer (futbol) games. The crew is friendly and hard working. They offer 6-8 bottled beers, soft drinks, etc.

There are so many choices on the menu, you can easily be overwhelmed. But I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with whatever you do end up getting. My friend and I shared a half chicken with yuca frita and sweet plantains and it was the perfect amount to feed two. The chicken was so juicy and tender. And I love that it comes with tortillas so you can make your own little wrap. We got medium spice level sauce (it was kind of like spicy mayo but im not sure what it actually was) but it honestly wasn't that spicy at all. And the sides were both delicious, it surprisingly wasn't too heavy.

My go-to for roasted chicken. Do not--I repeat-- do not skip the chicken. Typically my family and I order one of the family meals which comes with a whole chicken and your side of choices and corn or flour tortillas. The chicken is roasted perfectly making the skin charred and crispy while the meat remains soft and juicy. My favorite side are the black beans, plantains and yucca frita. Also check out the lomo saltado which has sautéed beef, vegetables, fries, and rice. I've been here quite a few times now and they always seem to get our tortilla order incorrect. We order corn but they always bring flour tortillas! Nevertheless, the family meals provide you with so much food already that I personally don't need the extra side of carbs so it's not a deal breaker.

After browsing through Yelp, my dad and I decided to go with this place because their page said we could get free ice cream if we checked in... which was not the case lol! However, I'm still glad we came because their food was really delectable! Operations run kind of like a fast food chain, where you order up at the counter, grab a number, and they bring it to your table once it's ready, but it's definitely slower because their food is of higher quality and requires longer prep times. They even have a drive-thru, which I'm curious to know how long it takes for the customer to receive the food because it already took a really long time when dining in. It wasn't necessarily packed when we went during dinner time, but there were maybe 5 or 6 parties in total, including my dad and I. We ordered 2 starters and one specialty plate, which was just the right amount to share between 2 people. My dad and I waited for 35 minutes, and as I mentioned, it wasn't like the place was packed to the brim, but I also don't know how busy the drive thru was either. When 35 minutes had passed, and I was honestly starting to get really really hungry, I flagged a worker down to let him know that more than 30 minutes had gone by, and we hadn't even received the appetizers yet. Not sure if that made a difference in speeding up the process, but they eventually brought it out to us a minute or two later. Then the specialty plate came out a few minutes after as well. For our starters, I was originally going to order the yuquitas rellenas because I had heard positive things about em, but the employee said they wouldn't be able to serve it for another month for whatever reason I couldn't catch. Therefore, we ended up going with the beef empanada and the tostones baskets, which were both great options!! The beef empanada was pretty big. It had a nice outer crispy shell, and the inside was filled with juicy, tender beef that had a bit of a sweet taste from the marinade. I was anticipating something totally different, like ground beef, so this took me by surprise (a good one)! It was served with some kind of sauce on the side, it reminded me of the chuy's jalapeño dip. The tostones had to be my dad and I's favorite. Everything was so fresh and the combination of avocado, salsa criolla, and queso fresco with the tostones and rice was AMAZING. They loaded that thang up generously with all the toppings. Pretty darn filling and pretty darn good for $8. As for the specialty plate, I wasn't sure what to expect, I just opted for a chicken dish and read a few reviews on the causa limena de pollo. My first initial thought when I saw the dish come out was like woah this is smaller than I thought it'd be and I also wondered why it took so long to prepare because when I looked at it, I figured these were ingredients that could have already been premade. But I don't want to make assumptions, and plus, they made the presentation of it look so beautiful!! It honestly tasted like ordinary potato salad with shredded chicken to me, so it didn't exactly blow me away. I probably wouldn't order it again, but I'm glad I had the opportunity to try such a delicacy. I went back up to the cashier and asked him about the ice cream for the yelp check in, and he said they didn't serve ice cream cones anymore. I showed him a review from a month ago, with pictures confirming that the customer received an inka's delight after checking in, but he said that was too expensive to be giving out for free, which I then asked why that customer was able to receive it. He said it's because she really wanted it. I wasn't trying to fight for it, but I just wanted to hear his reasoning, and I wanted to clarify whether this promotion was going to remain on their yelp page or not. He did say they wouldn't be offering it anymore, so I told him it should be taken down then. He let me know that he would consult with his boss. I only wanted to mention all of this as a heads up for anyone who is going to be visiting soon and was expecting to get ice cream at the end haha. Overall really enjoyed the cuisine! Service could be better, but there's always room for improvement! No issues with parking, and there's plenty of indoor seating.

The food here is consistent. It's very convenient that you can dine in or go thorough the drive thru. I've eaten here for lunch, gotten takeout and also picked up food to contribute towards a potluck. All the food is always a hit. E enjoy the family meal chicken with white rice, black beans, steak fries and yucca fries. As an app, the yucca rellenas are my favorite. The juices are also always fresh. My faves are the chicha morada, jugo de tamarindo (tamarind) and jugo de maracuyá (passion fruit). As far as entrees, I've really liked the Lomo Saltado and Tallarines Verdes. It's located at a fast food joint so you order at the counter before you take a seat and they bring your food out to you. It takes a little longer than an actual fast food establishment but it's because you can trust that your food is being cooked fresh. The service is always quick which is great if you're stopping by for lunch. They are very helpful, especially if you may not be as familiar with Peruvian/South American cuisine. Try it out, you won't regret it!

Very nice folks! Ambiance is quite good too. It looks like a fast food drive through place on the outside in a random plaza, but they serve beers and make great charcoal smoked food! Great value for money - lots of good choices!!

Oh my gosh I am so happy I tried this place! I convinced my coworkers to join me here for lunch and we were all big fans. I forgot to take a picture of what I ordered but look at the fettuccine with steak!! So good and hugeee portion so the price is definitely fair. I actually got the 1/4 chicken with the steak fries and the mild and medium sauce. Literally perfect. My coworker got the same thing with Mac and cheese and the side and I can vouch that the Mac is good. The chicken is charcoal rotisserie style and sooo yummy and the fries were great. The sauces were so so good as well. Our food came out very fast and was super hot so the service was great and the restaurant itself is actually pretty cute! We all agreed that we would be returning soon :)

First time coming here and second time trying Peruvian food! We surprisingly didn't get any chicken even though I would assume their chicken is the best according to their name. The Loco a lo Macho is sooo good! My boyfriend kept on eating my dish, which was fine because the portion is also huge! I didn't really know what it was but glad I got it. It comes with potato fries and beef. The sauce is sweet and a little spicy. The Peruvian fried rice is also cooked really well. Very tasty-love the egg on top! The dishes look really great here. Tip: if you check in via Yelp, you get complimentary ice cream!! The ice cream is so good. It comes with fried plantains. I think they were supposed to offer a cone instead of this but I'm not complaining! I'm very happy that this is one of the few places I've been to that actually has a check in reward that works. I'm excited to try more next time!

Wow, this place is good! I ordered a 1/4 chicken and yuka frita. I picked mild for spice but I didn't taste any so I'll try for more spice next time. The chicken was really flavorful and juicy. The yuka frita are so crispy and the sauce they gave me was delicious. They are almost too crispy if you're trying to eat with a fork, but I really enjoyed it. My friend ordered a side of Mac and cheese and that tasted like stouffer's mac and cheese. That's not a bad thing, but it does taste super cheesy. The staff were super friendly, but one of my friends never got one of his sides and had to wait a while to get it. I think there was a miscommunication somewhere since he wanted to cancel that side since he hadn't received it, but they had already made it and then he just got it to go. Tip: if you check in on Yelp, you'll get free ice cream!

This place is a gem if you order the right dish. I've been back twice since first visiting last month. It operates like something a cut above a fast food restaurant. The food tastes more authentic & better quality than what most fast food restaurants offer, but it has a drive-thru. You also have the option to dine in: order your food at the counter, and have it served to you at your table. I've tried the arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, macaroni & cheese, plantains, salad, tres leche cake, and guava juice, which were all excellent. However, I can't recommend their rotisserie chicken, their signature dish... I ordered the quarter chicken and received a small dried out cut of chicken that had far less meat on the bone than a typical chicken breast. If it weren't for this most recent experience, I would have given this casual & yummy spot 5 stars.