While I’m a firm believer that there is a place for all of God’s creatures right next to the taters and gravy, Alpaca was not real high on the list of local fare. Then I took a little road trip to North Carolina where we were recommended to a little eatery called Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken.

Even with the Covid restrictions, the place was busy with dine-in and take out customers. We had the Arroz Chaufa described as “Peruvian style stir-fried rice with chicken, sausage, egg, and scallions.” I’m not a stranger to authentic Mexican and Central American fare, but this was the first time I had tried anything claiming South American roots aside from a few Brazillian Churrascaria (Steakhouses) in the DFW area.

The food had a nice flavor. The portion was adequate to the price.
The Mrs. tried their Chi Cha Morada drink described as “House made with purple corn, pineabble,cinnamon, and clove.” I tasted it and it was a lot like mulled spiced wine without the alcohol. Ours was served cold, but it would be great hot as well.

Alpaca is worth a visit if you are in the Raleigh-Durham area.