When we called the first time about whether the white and green sauces are pasteurized, the cashier seemed like they couldn’t understand English and said yes. The second time we called, we were told that the two sauces contain raw eggs that are not pasteurized. I’m pregnant, and this information is so misleading.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shea Martin
This restaurant was wonderful! I loved the chicken, yuca and fried rice. The sauces provided were super good too. It was family friendly and stroller accessible with good options for gluten/dairy free. The family meal was a great deal. Would recommend to anyone.Dietary restrictions: The waiter told me the chicken, yuca, salad, and fried rice were all gluten free.Kid-friendliness: Catered to children with plastic cups, kids meal options, and easy to push wagon through the restaurant.
El Pollon gets it done! The environment is clean and inviting. The service is friendly and fast. The food is excellent and authentic. The prices are very reasonable. We should all support local businesses like this that care about quality and service. Please give them a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Tracey
I wanted to like the food more than I did. We got two apps, the yuquita balls and empanadas. The yuquita balls were really good and fried perfectly, just wish there was more for 9.99. The empanadas were good..... Until you realize they sprinkle powdered sugar on them. No matter how much I tried brushing it off, it was there. I seriously didn't want powdered sugar on a savory meat empanada. Otherwise, it was yummy. The chicken was on the small side. I got one whole chicken for my family and luckily my kids weren't hungry much cause the two adults polished it off pretty well. We chose the rice and beans for our side.... Black beans were nothing special, not flavorful. I was asked if I wanted white rice or fried rice. I thought maybe the fried rice would be something a little special. Well ... It wasn't. Had egg in it and some thing that made it not white, but the flavor didn't really elevate it from plain rice. The green and white sauces that come with it were nice to mix and match. Overall I had higher hopes for the food and sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jim Sirianni
First time trying purivian food. Damn it was good! The ceviche was excellent!!! Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Sat and Sun Only
Jessica T.
I wanted to like the food more than I did. We got two apps, the yuquita balls and empanadas. The yuquita balls were really good and fried perfectly, just wish there was more for 9.99. The empanadas were good..... Until you realize they sprinkle powdered sugar on them. No matter how much I tried brushing it off, it was there. I seriously didn't want powdered sugar on a savory meat empanada. Otherwise, it was yummy. The chicken was on the small side. I got one whole chicken for my family and luckily my kids weren't hungry much cause the two adults polished it off pretty well. We chose the rice and beans for our side.... Black beans were nothing special, not flavorful. I was asked if I wanted white rice or fried rice. I thought maybe the fried rice would be something a little special. Well ... It wasn't. Had egg in it and some thing that made it not white, but the flavor didn't really elevate it from plain rice. The green and white sauces that come with it were nice to mix and match. Overall I had higher hopes for the food and sides.
Sandra Diaz
Excellent place to share with family, and tasty food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin B.
This was our first time dining at El Pollon. The interior looked the same as the previous restaurant in this location. It was very clean and modern. I ordered Carne Asada with Peruvian Fried Rice and black beans. The fried rice was probably the best I have ever tasted. The skirt steak was tender and delicious! My spouse had the same skirt steak topped with two fried eggs, french fries and white rice. It was excellent also. We were the only customers eating lunch and the service was great. We definitely will be returning soon!
Pablo Castro
I have a long time eating Peruvian food and honestly I think is the best of the gastronomy but you don't have even a clue what you doingActually you try to imitate the food but the taste and ingredients doesn't taste even closePlease you didn't cook Peruvian food bat all honestly, sorry but it's the true
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken
Ulyana K
A really great spot that I’d love to come back to! When I come back, I will try some of the explicitly Peruvian menu, because this time I just went with classic items. I just tried their chicken burrito along with sauces.It was actually very good! The price was super reasonable and the portion was solid as well. It was packed with a ton of rice. Actually, I would say too much rice, and it wasn’t the most flavorful, which did detract from the meal.However, the chicken was well cooked, they had an adequate amount of beans in there, and the vegetables were well cooked too. I think there were too many onions for my liking, but that might just be me. Nice bit of cheese too, but not excessive.I really enjoyed the sauces. Although I’m not usually a fan of spicy green sauces, this one was surprisingly refreshing. I also loved the creamy yellow sauce, and wish I ordered more of it!All in all, great little spot for Mexican and Peruvian food. Good portions and prices, and high quality too. I would definitely come back.Vegetarian options: Not many veggie offerings. There are some but the place is literally focused around chicken as the main mealDietary restrictions: Some solid healthy options, such as fajitas/grilled meats
A really great spot that I'd love to come back to! When I come back, I will try some of the explicitly Peruvian menu, because this time I just went with classic items. I just tried their chicken burrito along with sauces. It was actually very good! The price was super reasonable and the portion was solid as well. It was packed with a ton of rice. Actually, I would say too much rice, and it wasn't the most flavorful, which did detract from the meal. However, the chicken was well cooked, they had an adequate amount of beans in there, and the vegetables were well cooked too. I think there were too many onions for my liking, but that might just be me. Nice bit of cheese too, but not excessive. I really enjoyed the sauces. Although I'm not usually a fan of spicy green sauces, this one was surprisingly refreshing. I also loved the creamy yellow sauce, and wish I ordered more of it! All in all, great little spot for Mexican and Peruvian food. Good portions and prices, and high quality too. I would definitely come back.
Steve G.
My wife recently heard about this place on a local FB foodie group and it got great buzz. Well it didn't disappoint. My only mild complaint was that we ordered chicken wings and French fries for an appetizer and they came out at the same time as the main. They were crunchy, hot and delicious. Maybe next time I'll get them for my main. I don't understand though why as an appetizer they had fries, especially when there is rice with some mains. But I digress. For my main I had the Carne Asada with rice, black beans and a side of sweet plantains. Not too different than the Cuban version and just as good. My son in law had the Tallarin Verde con Bistec. The spaghetti had a Peruvian pesto sauce. I didn't try it but he said it was delicious and he crushed it. Wife and daughter had the 1/2 chicken which is their signature dish. The only misgiving they had was they prefer white meat, and it was available as an up-charge, but they didn't get it. But they loved it. The prices were really reasonable too. One thing we didn't realize was that it's BYOB. But we didn't mind the soft drinks. I noticed the breakfast menu looks outstanding and definitely want to return to try it.
Courtney F.
Friendly staff, peppy music and byob, what more could you want? Prices and portions are great too! We went with our toddler, they have high chairs and would say it's definitely somewhere you can bring kids and not be stressed. We split the whole chicken and two sides. We got the Peruvian fried rice which was good, the yuca fries which were similar to steak fries and the tomato and onion salad which was flavorful but heavy on onions so if you aren't a red onion fan I'd stay away. The best part was the chicken and the sauces. 10/10 would definitely go back!
Susan H.
The food was delicious and the service was great. It's a nice ambiance as well. My husband and I shared a whole chicken with the Peruvian fried rice and the tomato onion salad. We had the beef empanadas for an appetizer. The sauces were tasty. The portions were generous, I was able to take home half of my meal. It was delicious, I can't wait to go back and try some additional items!
Timothy
I had the Green pasta and steak. It was delicious. Prompt and courteous service. We would eat here again.
When we called the first time about whether the white and green sauces are pasteurized, the cashier seemed like they couldn’t understand English and said yes. The second time we called, we were told that the two sauces contain raw eggs that are not pasteurized. I’m pregnant, and this information is so misleading.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant was wonderful! I loved the chicken, yuca and fried rice. The sauces provided were super good too. It was family friendly and stroller accessible with good options for gluten/dairy free. The family meal was a great deal. Would recommend to anyone.Dietary restrictions: The waiter told me the chicken, yuca, salad, and fried rice were all gluten free.Kid-friendliness: Catered to children with plastic cups, kids meal options, and easy to push wagon through the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken, Fried Yuca, Peruvian Fried Rice
El Pollon gets it done! The environment is clean and inviting. The service is friendly and fast. The food is excellent and authentic. The prices are very reasonable. We should all support local businesses like this that care about quality and service. Please give them a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted to like the food more than I did. We got two apps, the yuquita balls and empanadas. The yuquita balls were really good and fried perfectly, just wish there was more for 9.99. The empanadas were good..... Until you realize they sprinkle powdered sugar on them. No matter how much I tried brushing it off, it was there. I seriously didn't want powdered sugar on a savory meat empanada. Otherwise, it was yummy. The chicken was on the small side. I got one whole chicken for my family and luckily my kids weren't hungry much cause the two adults polished it off pretty well. We chose the rice and beans for our side.... Black beans were nothing special, not flavorful. I was asked if I wanted white rice or fried rice. I thought maybe the fried rice would be something a little special. Well ... It wasn't. Had egg in it and some thing that made it not white, but the flavor didn't really elevate it from plain rice. The green and white sauces that come with it were nice to mix and match. Overall I had higher hopes for the food and sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
First time trying purivian food. Damn it was good! The ceviche was excellent!!! Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Sat and Sun Only
I wanted to like the food more than I did. We got two apps, the yuquita balls and empanadas. The yuquita balls were really good and fried perfectly, just wish there was more for 9.99. The empanadas were good..... Until you realize they sprinkle powdered sugar on them. No matter how much I tried brushing it off, it was there. I seriously didn't want powdered sugar on a savory meat empanada. Otherwise, it was yummy. The chicken was on the small side. I got one whole chicken for my family and luckily my kids weren't hungry much cause the two adults polished it off pretty well. We chose the rice and beans for our side.... Black beans were nothing special, not flavorful. I was asked if I wanted white rice or fried rice. I thought maybe the fried rice would be something a little special. Well ... It wasn't. Had egg in it and some thing that made it not white, but the flavor didn't really elevate it from plain rice. The green and white sauces that come with it were nice to mix and match. Overall I had higher hopes for the food and sides.
Excellent place to share with family, and tasty food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time dining at El Pollon. The interior looked the same as the previous restaurant in this location. It was very clean and modern. I ordered Carne Asada with Peruvian Fried Rice and black beans. The fried rice was probably the best I have ever tasted. The skirt steak was tender and delicious! My spouse had the same skirt steak topped with two fried eggs, french fries and white rice. It was excellent also. We were the only customers eating lunch and the service was great. We definitely will be returning soon!
I have a long time eating Peruvian food and honestly I think is the best of the gastronomy but you don't have even a clue what you doingActually you try to imitate the food but the taste and ingredients doesn't taste even closePlease you didn't cook Peruvian food bat all honestly, sorry but it's the true
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Whole Chicken
A really great spot that I’d love to come back to! When I come back, I will try some of the explicitly Peruvian menu, because this time I just went with classic items. I just tried their chicken burrito along with sauces.It was actually very good! The price was super reasonable and the portion was solid as well. It was packed with a ton of rice. Actually, I would say too much rice, and it wasn’t the most flavorful, which did detract from the meal.However, the chicken was well cooked, they had an adequate amount of beans in there, and the vegetables were well cooked too. I think there were too many onions for my liking, but that might just be me. Nice bit of cheese too, but not excessive.I really enjoyed the sauces. Although I’m not usually a fan of spicy green sauces, this one was surprisingly refreshing. I also loved the creamy yellow sauce, and wish I ordered more of it!All in all, great little spot for Mexican and Peruvian food. Good portions and prices, and high quality too. I would definitely come back.Vegetarian options: Not many veggie offerings. There are some but the place is literally focused around chicken as the main mealDietary restrictions: Some solid healthy options, such as fajitas/grilled meats
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Break Steak Burrito
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A really great spot that I'd love to come back to! When I come back, I will try some of the explicitly Peruvian menu, because this time I just went with classic items. I just tried their chicken burrito along with sauces. It was actually very good! The price was super reasonable and the portion was solid as well. It was packed with a ton of rice. Actually, I would say too much rice, and it wasn't the most flavorful, which did detract from the meal. However, the chicken was well cooked, they had an adequate amount of beans in there, and the vegetables were well cooked too. I think there were too many onions for my liking, but that might just be me. Nice bit of cheese too, but not excessive. I really enjoyed the sauces. Although I'm not usually a fan of spicy green sauces, this one was surprisingly refreshing. I also loved the creamy yellow sauce, and wish I ordered more of it! All in all, great little spot for Mexican and Peruvian food. Good portions and prices, and high quality too. I would definitely come back.
My wife recently heard about this place on a local FB foodie group and it got great buzz. Well it didn't disappoint. My only mild complaint was that we ordered chicken wings and French fries for an appetizer and they came out at the same time as the main. They were crunchy, hot and delicious. Maybe next time I'll get them for my main. I don't understand though why as an appetizer they had fries, especially when there is rice with some mains. But I digress. For my main I had the Carne Asada with rice, black beans and a side of sweet plantains. Not too different than the Cuban version and just as good. My son in law had the Tallarin Verde con Bistec. The spaghetti had a Peruvian pesto sauce. I didn't try it but he said it was delicious and he crushed it. Wife and daughter had the 1/2 chicken which is their signature dish. The only misgiving they had was they prefer white meat, and it was available as an up-charge, but they didn't get it. But they loved it. The prices were really reasonable too. One thing we didn't realize was that it's BYOB. But we didn't mind the soft drinks. I noticed the breakfast menu looks outstanding and definitely want to return to try it.
Friendly staff, peppy music and byob, what more could you want? Prices and portions are great too! We went with our toddler, they have high chairs and would say it's definitely somewhere you can bring kids and not be stressed. We split the whole chicken and two sides. We got the Peruvian fried rice which was good, the yuca fries which were similar to steak fries and the tomato and onion salad which was flavorful but heavy on onions so if you aren't a red onion fan I'd stay away. The best part was the chicken and the sauces. 10/10 would definitely go back!
The food was delicious and the service was great. It's a nice ambiance as well. My husband and I shared a whole chicken with the Peruvian fried rice and the tomato onion salad. We had the beef empanadas for an appetizer. The sauces were tasty. The portions were generous, I was able to take home half of my meal. It was delicious, I can't wait to go back and try some additional items!
I had the Green pasta and steak. It was delicious. Prompt and courteous service. We would eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak