El Pollo Unico

731 N Lake Ave, Pasadena
(626) 794-3033

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D W

I asked for a 4 piece combo…breast, leg and 2 wings. They said they couldn’t exchange the thigh for another wing? Seriously? It’s really that serious?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jesusontherocks

One of the best lunch specials in L.A.

Lunch special: 2 piece chicken, rice & beans, xtra side, 2 tortillas, medium drink.

Total: 8.88$

It’s not only a deal, it’s filling, it’s incredibly good, it’s an institution.
Try all these new trendy places all you want but make sure you show love to local places like this.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Austin Solliday

Best fresh chicken on the Lake ave chicken strip. Good prices and very tasty and filling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad, Dinner Special

Juan Ortega

The best grill chicken 🐔 in pasadina.
Good prize good food 💯💥recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Mao

This is one of my go-to spots for grilled chicken — way better than the big chains. Since it’s close to my work, we come here pretty often for lunch. The best move is to order online for pickup because it does get pretty crowded during the lunch rush.

The chicken here is delicious with that perfect charred flavor, and the sides are solid too. Portions are generous for the price, so you definitely leave full. We’ve also used them for catering work lunches, and everything came nicely packed and labeled, which made it super easy to serve.

Overall, a reliable spot for flavorful grilled chicken, whether it’s just lunch for yourself or food for a group.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Whole Chicken, Breast, Macaroni Salad, 16 Piece Combo, Lunch Special Breast \u0026 Wing, Dinner Special, Lunch Special Leg \u0026 Thigh, 24 Piece Combo, Party Tray Only, Party Tray Combo

Alexander Castillo

I absolutely loved this chicken! It was so flavorful and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn Sheng

When a restaurant does one thing and really hones in and masters their craft, the result speaks for itself. This place does chicken supremely well because that is all they do. The value of the meals is great. You can choose between quarter, half, or whole chicken with tortillas and sides. The chicken is very tasty and juicy, packed with flavor and perfectly made. The sides are also nice. There are some tables but they mainly do takeout. The staff are very friendly and treat you like family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zonie Zuniga

Greatest value in pasadena period.
Quality food and with consistency.
Nuff said.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Bret Mitchell

Great value and great food for the price!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Chicken Combo, Breast, Lunch Special Breast \u0026 Wing

Ca Ri

Tasty chicken. Been coming here for years.

Recommended dishes: Tortillas, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad

Box&Ship Services

Great tasting food and fairly priced.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dinner Special, Lunch Special Breast & Wing, Macaroni Salad, Lunch Special Leg & Thigh, 4 Chicken Combos, Chicken Combo, Potato Salad

raul de la rosa

After coming here recently it’s not the same quality is down . Chicken does taste like it used too and service is poor .ant to top it off they sale you cheap paper plates for 10 cents … really

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Box\u0026Ship Services

Great tasting food and fairly priced.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, 4 Chicken Combos, Chicken Combo, Macaroni Salad, Lunch Special Breast \u0026 Wing, Dinner Special, Lunch Special Leg \u0026 Thigh

Steph Couvrette

This chicken is delicious and a great value for money. Two of us are full for under $25 and brought home leftovers!
The chicken is perfectly roasted and flavorful. The lemon that comes with it makes it even better. The rice and beans are tasty and work well with the tortillas (we got half flour, half corn). The hot salsa adds a nice fresh taste. Overall, a great meal. I think next time we'll do takeout, though.

Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken

Luis Aguilar

Chicken is dry,cold tortillas,potato salad is not home made (from the box),rice is dry

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

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