This is one of the few places left that has great food for a great price! The portions are big! The food is fresh! Thanks for the outstanding service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Yurcho
My review of El Pollon is a tricky one, because I’m still not sure if I truly enjoyed the fusion meal I ordered.
Let’s start with the appetizers. Nothing fancy here—everything went straight into the fryer, and the condiments were the same kind of pre-packaged sauces you’d get with chicken nuggets at McDonald’s. The marinara that came with my calamari was the exact same brand my school cafeteria uses, which was already disappointing. If El Pollon wants to compete with other authentic ethnic restaurants, why not serve their own sauces—or at least make it look like they do? A simple ramekin or small bowl would go a long way. Instead, the presentation felt lazy, like it was just thrown together.
Now, onto my main dish: Lomo Saltado a lo Pobre. It’s steak served over fries, with rice, plantains, and tomatoes. The dish felt like a fusion of Peruvian ingredients with a Pittsburgh twist. I didn’t hate it—it was a flavor combination I’d never tried before, and for that I appreciated it. That said, I don’t think I’d order it again, though it wasn’t bad.
I do plan to go back and try their rotisserie chicken, which I think will be the true deal breaker for me.
Overall: If you find yourself always going to the same restaurants, El Pollon is worth trying at least once—for a unique, unusual meal you might end up liking. I believe the place has real potential, but they need to put more effort into presentation, which many people will tell you is almost as important as taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
karen Martell
Ate lunch there. First time visit. Amazing chicken so tender and seasoned perfectly! Great lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex M
The food is GREAT, good customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada
Noah
AWESOME PLACE LOVE THE CHICKEN 10/10 WOULD GO AGAIN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Estefy Estrada (The Pittsburgh Social)
El Pollon has a great variety of options in their menu and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the Lomo Saltado a lo pobre and the Chicha Limeña was very refreshing! The Staff was PHENOMENAL they really give their attention to the customer and were very helpful in helping me decide what to order!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Armel
Great tasting authentic food. Great service and a clean/modern atmosphere. The food arrived fast, hot and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.
Its fantastic eating never had it before love it very excellant food had it for the first time July 10th
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phill M
Ordered the Choripapas. $15 soggy fries with half of a sausage they call “chorizo”
It is missing the hot dogs, onion, and both sauces. half of the ingredients listed are not here. Bad day to have delivery, unfortunately stuck with it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Travis Spreen
Great value, and consistently delicious.
Food: 5
Jonathan Gott
Authentic Peruvian Rotisserie chicken with so many other options! Seriously, this place is amazing!
Try the ceviche! So good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Sat and Sun Only
Worst place ever
First time ever going and had a great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the few places left that has great food for a great price! The portions are big! The food is fresh! Thanks for the outstanding service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My review of El Pollon is a tricky one, because I’m still not sure if I truly enjoyed the fusion meal I ordered.
Let’s start with the appetizers. Nothing fancy here—everything went straight into the fryer, and the condiments were the same kind of pre-packaged sauces you’d get with chicken nuggets at McDonald’s. The marinara that came with my calamari was the exact same brand my school cafeteria uses, which was already disappointing. If El Pollon wants to compete with other authentic ethnic restaurants, why not serve their own sauces—or at least make it look like they do? A simple ramekin or small bowl would go a long way. Instead, the presentation felt lazy, like it was just thrown together.
Now, onto my main dish: Lomo Saltado a lo Pobre. It’s steak served over fries, with rice, plantains, and tomatoes. The dish felt like a fusion of Peruvian ingredients with a Pittsburgh twist. I didn’t hate it—it was a flavor combination I’d never tried before, and for that I appreciated it. That said, I don’t think I’d order it again, though it wasn’t bad.
I do plan to go back and try their rotisserie chicken, which I think will be the true deal breaker for me.
Overall: If you find yourself always going to the same restaurants, El Pollon is worth trying at least once—for a unique, unusual meal you might end up liking. I believe the place has real potential, but they need to put more effort into presentation, which many people will tell you is almost as important as taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ate lunch there. First time visit. Amazing chicken so tender and seasoned perfectly! Great lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is GREAT, good customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada
AWESOME PLACE LOVE THE CHICKEN 10/10 WOULD GO AGAIN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
El Pollon has a great variety of options in their menu and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the Lomo Saltado a lo pobre and the Chicha Limeña was very refreshing! The Staff was PHENOMENAL they really give their attention to the customer and were very helpful in helping me decide what to order!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tasting authentic food. Great service and a clean/modern atmosphere. The food arrived fast, hot and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
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Its fantastic eating never had it before love it very excellant food had it for the first time July 10th
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the Choripapas. $15 soggy fries with half of a sausage they call “chorizo”
It is missing the hot dogs, onion, and both sauces. half of the ingredients listed are not here. Bad day to have delivery, unfortunately stuck with it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great value, and consistently delicious.
Food: 5
Authentic Peruvian Rotisserie chicken with so many other options! Seriously, this place is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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