Don Pollo of Potomac Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Don Pollo of Potomac, a culinary gem located at 10321 Westlake Dr, Bethesda, MD. This popular spot specializes in Peruvian cuisine, renowned for its meticulously prepared roast chicken and delicious sides, perfect for any palate. The enticing menu features a medley of options, including the classic Chaufa con Pollo—a delightful fried rice stir-fry—and Pollo Saltado, a vibrant stir-fry served with French fries and rice.
For sides, indulge in the refreshing Cucumber Salad or satisfying Rice & Beans, both celebrated for their flavor and freshness. Customer favorites like the Ceviche and perfectly cooked Yucca further elevate the dining experience. What truly distinguishes Don Pollo is not just the efficiency in service—ideal for busy diners—but also the consistent quality and care evident in every dish.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to savor the enticing flavors and warm atmosphere at this beloved local institution!
SPECIALS
FILLET DE PESCADO
Succulent fish fillet served with tangy red onions and fresh cilantro, accompanied by sweet corn kernels.
CHICHARRON DE POLLO
Boneless chicken marinated, and deep fried, served with yuca or french fries and salsa criolla.
CEVICHE DE MARISCO
A medley of marinated seafood with red onions, cilantro, and citrus juice, accompanied by sweet potato and toasted corn kernels.
JALEA DE MARISCO
A latin-american seafood medley, featuring lightly battered and fried calamari, shrimp, and fish, garnished with thinly sliced red onions and served with lime wedges.
CHAUFA CON POLLO
Traditional peruvian fried rice with stir fry chicken.
SALCHIPAPAS
Thinly sliced pan-fried beef hot dog and french fries mixed together, served with ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard.
ESTOFADO DE POLLO
Chicken stew served with white rice and green salad.
LOMO SALTADO
Stir fry steak with red onions, tomato, green onion, and parsley served with french fries and white rice.
CHAUFA CON CARNE
Traditional peruvian fried rice with stir fry steak.
POLLO SALTADO
Stir fry chicken with red onions, tomato, green onion, and parsley served with french fries and white rice.
CHAUFA CON MARISCOS
Traditional peruvian fried rice with stir fry mixed seafood.
YUCA
Golden-brown cassava sticks, lightly salted and fried to a crisp texture.
CHAUFA RICE
Sauteed rice with spring onions, bell peppers, and latin-american spices.
SALAD
A mix of fresh greens, topped with crisp carrot and beetroot julienne.
TORTILLAS
Soft, lightly browned latin american tortillas, stacked and ready to accompany any meal.
POTATO SALAD
Diced potatoes mixed with peas, carrots, and a creamy dressing, garnished with purple potato chunks.
BLACKBEAN PICO
A fresh mix of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and black beans, combined in a traditional pico de gallo style.
CUCUMBER SALAD
Freshly diced cucumbers mixed with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and a light herb dressing.
PLANTAINS
Caramelized plantains, ripe and sweet, served as a traditional latin-american side dish.
RICE & BEANS
A side of white rice paired with seasoned black beans, garnished with fresh cilantro.
MAC N CHEESE
Creamy cheddar cheese sauce mixed with tender elbow macaroni.
COLE SLAW
Shredded green and purple cabbage with carrots in a tangy dressing.
MASHPOTATO
Creamy mashed potatoes, smoothly blended to a homogenous consistency.
EXTRA LG SAUCE
BEANS ONLY
EXTRA SAUCE
FRENCH FRIES
Golden strips of deep-fried potatoes, served as a classic side dish.
STEAM VEGETABLES
A medley of steamed broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower, offering a simple and healthful side dish.
CORN PICO
A medley of sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onions, tossed with fresh cilantro.
RICE ONLY
SIDES
DESSERTS
TRES LECHES.
A moist sponge cake soaked in a three-milk blend, topped with a light whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
ALFAJOR.
Two round, tender cookies with a smooth dulce de leche center, dusted with powdered sugar.
BREAD PUDDING.
A slice of bread pudding topped with a sweet glaze and garnished with a maraschino cherry.
FLAN.
A slice of smooth, caramel-topped flan garnished with a single cherry.
1/4 WHITE CHICKEN
A quarter piece of white chicken, fried to a golden brown.
1/4 DARK
A quarter portion of dark meat chicken, seasoned and fried to a golden-brown finish.
WHOLE CHICKEN 2 SIDES
Herb-marinated, roasted whole chicken accompanied by two side dishes of your choice.
FIESTA FOR 4
Whole chicken with 4 regular sides
WHOLE CHICKEN SOLO
FIESTA FOR 6
A whole and a 1/2 chicken with six regular sides
Bag Fee
FIESTA FOR 8
Two whole chicken with eight sides.
1/2 CHICKEN
Half chicken, roasted to a golden brown, served with black beans, white rice, and a side of caesar salad.
CHICKEN
BEVERAGE
EVERFRESH 16OZ
A 16oz serving of everfresh juice, offering a refreshing beverage choice.
COLA CHAMPAGNE
A latin-american inspired sweet, bubbly soft drink with a unique champagne cola flavor.
INKA COLA
PERRIER WATER
JARRITOS
A selection of mexican sodas in a variety of fruit flavors.
WATER
COCONUT WATER
GINGER ALE BOTTLE
2 LT SODA
INKA COLA 2LT
MEXICANA
CHIX BOWL
A mix of fresh greens, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, and seasoned chicken, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
CHIX CAESAR
Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with grilled chicken and garnished with croutons.
CHOP SALAD
Mixed greens, corn pico, avocado, chicken breast, chopped eggs, crispy tortillas strips and house honey mustard dressing.
AVOCADO SALAD
AGUADITO
Traditional peruvian chicken soup with rice, cilantro, peas, corn, and carrots.
GREEN SALAD
Mixed green, avocado, red beets, carrots, cucumber and lemon cilantro vinaigrette dressing.
SOUP SALAD BOWL
AddOns\Extra
Extra Salsa Criolla
Extra Chicken
Grilled extra chicken portion with a golden-brown, seasoned skin.