El Pollo Riko / Ay Papa Que Rico
$ • Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean
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5620 California Ave, Bakersfield
(661) 491-1431
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My husband stopped in for lunch today and got a bunch of food for us to try we have seen it before and said many times that we wanted to try it because you can smell it driving by and it smells amazing and he finally had the time. Let me say this food is absolutely amazing we got a meat platter it had to have like 5 different things with rice and beans and wow 🤩 the chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had we even got plantains and some pastries I highly recommend and the...read full review
El pollo asado más delicioso de Bakersfield!!
I got the ribs and it is my first time there, excellent,I'm a bit of a food critic and very picky,this was excellent.
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| Monday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 8PM |
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El Pollo Riko, also known as Ay Papa Que Rico, is a delightful restaurant that serves delicious chicken and other Latin-inspired dishes. The chicken is a standout, with flavors that beat even popular chain restaurants. Many customers praise the juicy, perfectly grilled chicken, which is never dry, and the flavorful Cuban-style beans that bring a taste of home-cooked comfort. The restaurant offers a fun and quiet atmosphere, making it perfect for conversations over lunch. The staff is very welcoming and helpful, providing great customer service, and the server was knowledgeable, even offering samples of chicken. The menu offers great value, with whole chicken meals being a highlight, and many visitors enjoy the sweet plantains and yucca fries. Customers also recommend the flavorful, cooked-to-perfection food like juicy wood fire grilled chicken and tasty plantains. The restaurant features an impressive selection of imported sodas from Latin America and Cuba, adding a fun twist to each visit. Additionally, the restaurant provides catering services with delivery, and customers have found the experience easy and efficient, praising the empanadas and other dishes. Be sure to try the salsas, including the spicy red one, and don't miss the flan for its creamy, delicious texture. Overall, El Pollo Riko is a friendly, clean place with reasonable prices, family meals, and catering options—definitely a spot for tasty food and great service.