Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Somerville: 3:25 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 623-7972 to confirm.
Location & directions
25 Union SquareSomerville, MA 02143
About Machu Chicken
Located at 25 Union Square in Somerville, Massachusetts, Machu Chicken is a Peruvian restaurant. It's part of our guide to 190 restaurants, cafes and bars in Somerville.
Machu Chicken is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Reservations are accepted; call (617) 623-7972 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 25 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
- Phone
- (617) 623-7972
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Machu Chicken’s weekday schedule with 5 other Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 5:00 PM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 26 hours more than the local median of 44. 100% of Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Machu Chicken is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Peruvian restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants across the US
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
We don’t have Machu Chicken’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Peruvian restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 64% | $21.95 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 44% | $11.95 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 42% | $24.98 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 39% | $23.99 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 36% | $26.50 |
| Chicha Morada | 35% | $5.00 |
| Pollo Saltado | 33% | $18.95 |
| Aji de Gallina | 33% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 132 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Planning
- No reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Machu Chicken there are 65 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 144 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (21), Cafes & Coffee (16), Pizza (15), and Bars & Pubs (9).
Competition is light: 2 other Peruvian restaurants are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Machu Picchu Boston, < 0.1 mi away.
43 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaMama Gina's< 0.1 mi
- KoreanBuk Kyung 북경반점（新）< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Potro< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBloc< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsUnion Square Donuts< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Machu Chicken's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Machu Chicken open on Sunday?
Yes, Machu Chicken is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Machu Chicken located?
Machu Chicken is located at 25 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143.
What is the phone number of Machu Chicken?
You can call Machu Chicken at (617) 623-7972.
Does Machu Chicken offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Machu Chicken offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Does Machu Chicken take reservations?
Yes, Machu Chicken accepts reservations.
Is Machu Chicken wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Machu Chicken open late?
No, Machu Chicken usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Machu Chicken?
There are 144 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Machu Chicken. Nearby options include Mama Gina's (< 0.1 mi), Buk Kyung 북경반점（新） (< 0.1 mi), and El Potro (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near Machu Chicken?
2 other Peruvian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Machu Picchu Boston, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 132 menus with 9,449 priced items from Peruvian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.20 and $22.00.
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