Canastas Chicken Menu
Canastas Chicken, a Peruvian-American gem located at 7037 Forest Hill Ave in Richmond, VA, offers a range of amenities including delivery, takeout, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating. Customers rave about the flavorful and fresh dishes, such as the perfectly cooked half chicken, Lomo Saltado, and juicy pork chops. The charcoal rotisserie chicken is a standout, paired with sides like cilantro rice, black beans, and plantains. The garlic sauce is a delicious accompaniment, while the passion fruit juice and empanadas add to the diverse menu. Despite some minor setbacks like dry yuca, the overall dining experience is top-notch. With friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, Canastas Chicken is a must-visit for those craving authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Traditional Beverages
Chicha Morada
Homemade purple corn drink.
Maracuya
Passion fruit.
Papa A La Huancaina
Sliced boiled potatoes, topped with a sauce made with Peruvian yellow pepper and queso fresco.
Anticucho De Corazon ()
Skewered heart meat, marinated with traditional Peruvian spices and grilled. Served with Peruvian corn.
Salchipapa
Thinly sliced pan fried all beef hotdogs mixed together with fries. Served optional with sauces.
Chicharron Con Celery
Deep fried boneless chicken.
Empanadas ()
Baked pastry stuffed with chicken and cheese
Mollejas A La Parrilla
Marinated Gizzards deliciously grilled served with Peruvian corn
Appetizers
Salads
De Casa Salad
Mixed greens tossed with carrots, tomatoes, radish and Peruvian corn.
Go Greek Salad
Fresh greens with tomato wedges, Greek olives, feta cheese, onions, cucumbers and oregano.
Ranchero Salad
Romaine lettuce, pulled chicken, corn, tomato, onions, black beans, mixed cheese, crunchy tortilla and avocado.
Canastas Salad
House salad, pulled chicken, shrimp skewer, avocado, pico de gallo and Peruvian corn.
Chopped Chicken Sandwich
Chopped rotisserie chicken, topped with cheese and special sauce.
Canastas Burger
Homemade steak burger with lettuce, tomato and special sauce.
Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken, wrapped in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese.
Canastas Burrito
Rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo and pulled chicken.
Steak Quesadilla Sandwich
Flat grilled tortilla filled with steak and cheese.
Lamb Gyro Sandwich
Thinly sliced lamb, wrapped in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese.
Steak And Cheese Sandwich
Thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese with peppers.
Salchi Quesadilla
Flat grilled tortilla, filled with sliced beef hot dogs and cheese.
Canastas BOWLS (Chicken Or Steak)
Rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo, pulled chicken (NO SIDE ORDER)
Peruvian Style Sandwiches
Canastas Famous Chicken
Whole Chicken
Served with choice of LARGE sides.
Canastas Brasa Family Special
whole, marinated and charcoal chickens. Served with large side orders.
Whole Chicken Only
Canastas Amigos
Whole marinated Charcoal chickens. served with LARGE side order
/Chicken (Dark Meat) $ . (White Meat) $ .
Served with side orders
/ Chicken (Regular Meat) $ . (White Meat) $ .
Served with side order
Lomo Saltado Peruvian Specialty (Steak $. Chicken $ .)
Tender steak or chicken wok sauteed in olive oil with onions and tomatoes. Served over fries.
Tallarin Saltado Peruvian Specialty
Tender steak or chicken wok sauteed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes, and fettuccine.
Chicharron De Pollo Con Salsa Rocotera Peruvian Specialty
Deep fried chicken breast chucks. Served with choice of sides.
Pescado Frito Peruvian Specialty
Grilled fish fillet. Served with choice of sides.
Piece Anticucho De Pollo Peruvian Specialty
Skewered chicken thigh, marinated with our traditional Peruvian spices and grilled. Served with choice of sides.
Piece Anticucho De Corazon Peruvian Specialty
Skewered beef heart, marinated with our traditional Peruvian spices and grilled. Served with choice of sides.
Ceviche De Camarones Peruvian Specialty
Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice and mixed with special spices. Served with sweet potato and Peruvian corn.
Ceviche Mixto Peruvian Specialty
Fresh fish and seafood marinated in fresh lime juice and mixed with special spices. Served with sweet potato and Peruvian corn.
Ceviche De Pescado Peruvian Specialty
Fresh fish marinated in fresh lime juice and mixed with special spices. Served with sweet potato an Peruvian corn.
Peruvian Specialties
Charcoal Grilled Specialties
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak, topped with peppers and onions. Served with choice of sides.
Camarones Al Grill Specialty
Marinated Gulf shrimp, skewered and charbroiled. Served with choice of sides
Chicken Cilantro
Tender chicken breast, marinated in cilantro, garlic, onion and charbroiled to perfection. Topped with pico de gallo. Served with choice of sides.
Chicken Souvlaki
Medallions of chicken tenderloin on a skewer. Served with a Greek salad, rice, pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Ultimate Parrilla Mix
/ chicken, shrimp skewer and carne asada. Served with choice of sides.
Parilla Canastas Specialty
oz. of NY steak, pollo parrilero, chicken anticucho, sausage, pork chop and pieces of lamb chop. Served with choice of sides.
Mollejas A La Parrilla
Marinated gizzards deliciously grilled with Peruvian corn and french fries.
Parrilla Mi Peru
beef heart skewer, grs. of grilled mollejas, grs. of rachi.
Red Potatoes
Fried Yuca
Coleslaw
Tortilla
Rice And Peruvian Beans
Fried Plantain
Green Beans
Mixed Vegetables
House Salad
Green Rice
Fried Rice
White Rice
French Fries
Black Beans
Pinto Beans
Side Orders
Desserts
Tres Leche
Oz. Bottled Soda
Coke products.
