Ignore the terrible reviews, Charo Chicken is insanely delicious and flavorful and is always my go to when I'm really hungry and not sure what to eat because they never disappoint. Similar to another reviewer, get the LEMON GARLIC. It's the move to make if you don't want to be disappointed. I've actually never tried anything else but have been coming here the past few months, at least 2-3x/week and always get the 4 Piece Chicken Meal. It comes with either corn or flour tortillas and 2 sides. I always get the charo rice and mashed potatoes. It hits every single time. Service is great and very quick, you're in an out within a few minutes. Wish I could just get a side of the lemon garlic sauce and slurp it up!! Plenty of seating both inside and out. Parking is all behind the restaurant, very easy to get to. 10/10!!! read more

Charo Chicken in Huntington Beach is one of those places that's been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've been coming here since I was little with my mom, and it still hits every single time. If you're thinking El Pollo Loco, think that... but way better. The chicken is always juicy, perfectly grilled, and full of flavor. You get three sauce options: BBQ, the lemon garlic, and spicy cayenne lemon garlic and trust me--the lemon garlic is THE move. It's rich, tangy, and insanely addictive. Quick heads up for any dairy-conscious or allergy folks: it is a garlic butter lemon sauce, but you can always ask for the sauce on the side. The workers here go above and beyond for all their customers! The sides deserve serious praise. The beans and rice are top tier, and I love that they offer both black and pinto beans (such an underrated win). The flour tortillas are soft, warm, and taste freshly made, which makes the meal even better. And don't skip the guacamole--you can get it as a side and it's SO good, fresh, and creamy. I also recently tried Moe's Famous Potato and WOW. It's an open-faced baked potato loaded with pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and their iconic lemon garlic sauce--basically a loaded baked potato, Charo-style. I swapped the chicken for carne asada, and it honestly tasted like carne asada fries but with a baked potato instead. Absolute game changer. I LOVED it. Sooooo good. This place is comforting, nostalgic, and consistently delicious. A true HB staple and a spot I'll always come back to. If you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out read more

Charo Chicken - Moe's Moe's Famous Potato with carne asada - Fast Food Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This Charo Chicken location is great I'm happy that they are still around my favorite is the chicken with the lemon garlic butter sauce and the garlic mashed potatoes, rice . The employees are really nice the food is fresh and tastes really good there is seating inside it's very clean if you want good quality chicken that tastes great I recommend coming here . read more

I order here quite often, the food is great! This review is for the front of house cashier. His attitude was atrocious. Food- 9/10 Quality- 9/10 Customer Service 3/10 I'll keep ordering online though, that guy was whack. read more

We ordered a couple of giant burritos to go. We got shredded chicken for the protein, it came with rice, choice of beans, cheese, lettuce, charo sauce and pico. I didn't realize but after we brought it home we saw it came with a side of chips and the pico salsa on the side (not pictured). It was pretty big and filling, good amount of chicken and a good balance of the ingredients. Pretty flavorful and the chicken was tender. I would definitely get again! read more

Charo Chicken - Giant Burrito - Fast Food Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Infinitely better than the other Mexican style chicken restaurants. Been going since the original opened in seal beach in 1984

Fire chicken and food place is small but good food and service is pretty good try it out

Great tasting chicken! My husband wanted beans & I wanted a green salad for our sides. My salad was perfect with the whole chicken we got! Had enough for lunch the next day too. read more

The food here is always great and has never disappointed us. I ordered a "side" salad for the first time and it was huge!! A pint container absolutely stuffed with the freshest spring salad mix, cheese, tomatoes, and corn strips. Next time I will order an extra dose of the cilantro Caesar dressing, not that it needed it but it too was delish! read more

I LOVE Charo!!! Delicious, juicy chicken, friendly staff, and plenty of seating in their restaurant. The kitchen is kinda open, so your hear the grill sizzling! read more

Literally unreal chicken. Still can't get over it and such a fair price. Will be back again, probably tomorrow

Nothing but great things to say about this location. Eli is especially wonderful, always super friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. read more

CHARO CHICKEN is way better than El Pollo Loco. Our order was delivered. Doesn't happen often but we were very happy. WOW!!! Chicken was hot, juicy, could taste herbs on the skin. Rice was and cole slaw nicely done with very generous portions for 2 people. read more

First time here and I ordered the spicy chicken bowl but substituted the chicken for steak. Was initially excited because the bag seemed a bit heavy which I figured would be the case because the reviews I read about this place says the portions are generous. I open the bowl to see literally it's 97% beans, rice, and cheese with barely two dinner spoonfuls of steak. Won't ever come here again and I'm not even going to eat this bowl. read more

I absolutely love charo chicken I have not had one bad experience here all the employees are super friendly and super pleasant, food is always amazing and hot and fresh, I will take it to work with me the next day and it's the perfect leftovers. I definitely recommend coming here because it is always a pleasurable experience. read more

What happened to this place? Charo Chicken used to be the best chicken in Orange County. El Pollo had nothing on them. I recently went back to the original one on Edinger and it was awful. I walked out of there very depressed and sad. Charo chicken is done. read more

Good chicken, good portion of sides and good amount of tortillas. The only thing was that the rice, it has a strong flavor , not bad but we are not familiar with that yet. Super fast delivery and good presentation. read more

Great food. Great location. Chicken and burritos are amazing. Haven't been to a single Charro I haven't liked. read more

I really like their chicken burrito- I recommend calling ahead for pick-up. Their tortilla chips are also top notch!

First time at this location and everyone was super friendly and welcoming! The food is always fresh and seasoned so so well! I appreciate the quick service provided! read more

I eat from here at least once a week and I get it delivered and I have to say it's one of my most favorite places to eat ever! Always consistent always tastes amazing. I get there 4 piece combo with there pinto beans, corn tortilla and guacamole!!! I can't order anything else because this plate is just too damn good! read more

Hey Mo, What's with the $.81 nuisance fee for a small cup of salsa? I've gone to CC for years, always got salsas (5) no charge (even a free salsa bar prior to covid). Now you're giving zero cups. That $11 bowl is now 15 w/ salsa. I'm going elsewhere. Sorry. (I'd give 5 stars if free salsa) read more

I normally love their chicken (that's why 1 star). But, not tonight. I ordered the chicken burrito to be delivered. I was greatly disappointed. The chicken was like rubber, it was like trying to eat gum. Impossible to chew. So I thought I'd just pull the chicken out and eat the rest. Well, the rest ended up being not so much. Somebody forgot to put the cheese in it! Now, I can't get the horrible taste of rubber chicken out of my mouth. What happened, Charro??? What did you do to your food since the last time I ordered?? Bleach!!! I guess I should have read my last review again. read more

Charo Chicken - The Worst Chicken Burrito I've Ever Had - Fast Food Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Just a shout out to "Joseph" who was extremely pleasant when I was in here recently picking up for my husband. (there is no date on my receipt, but it does say Order #67 if that means anything to you) ...but unfortunately, the lady who took my order on the phone wasn't as pleasant. She literally got upset at the way I "said" my order. I asked for a "Papa Charo" WITHOUT a drink, (and didn't know I could even do that until recently when someone told me it would be $1 cheaper) but she told me when I call it in, I should say "A 4 piece" instead. OMG. I'm sorry. I don't work here. Her name is on the receipt, but I won't call her out in public. All I want is a total good experience here.... some day. read more

Definitely a hole in the wall but they produce some really good food! I've had the tostada salad and the apple cranberry salad, both of which are big and beautiful with delicious homemade dressings, tons of toppings, and super good chicken. The salads are large enough to split into two meals or share between two people. I also tried the Moe's Famous Potato, which was a bit too greasy and oily for me and I wouldn't recommend if you are sensitive to that. Quick service, great for an easy dinner or lunch. They have coupons online sometimes. read more

Charo Chicken - Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad - Fast Food Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Obsessed with this spot, it is a 10/10 every time. The lemon pepper wet! If you know you know hahah

I really can't understand the under 4-star rating for Charo. I've never been in the restaurant, however it's my top order on Uber eats, from the chicken to the rice to the beans, always consistent. Chicken is some of the tastiest I've had in SoCal. Sure a little more than I'd like to spend, always about $36 with the driver tip, but always left overs from the four-piece deal and I enjoy it cold the next day. Great chips too. Thank you for your consistency. I guess one reco if possible is allowing two different seasonings in the Uber App. read more

Love the chicken. Been consistently coming here and never disappointed. The staff are always friendly, the mobile order actually works, and no hassle is ever had. What more could you ask for? read more

The barbecue chicken is amazing. And don't leave whatever you do don't leave without some homemade brownies. Those are really out of this world. read more

I absolutely lovveeee this place! My favorites are the fajita burrito, the papa Charo plate and my newest fave, spicy tostada salad! I normally hate ordering salads when I go out to eat because they're never filling, but this was sooooo sooo good and filled me up. Honestly the plates are the best since you get so much with your meal, rice, beans, tortillas and the spicy cayenne sauce yuuuummmm! Every time I go now I have a hard time deciding which one of these three things I want most Also everyone who works there is extremely helpful and kind every time. Love the atmosphere there. read more

Charo Chicken - Papa charo plate in back and chicken Spicy Tostada Salad - Fast Food Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We've been to Charo since the very beginning location in Seal Beach, and most of the time, the Seal Beach crew made the best chicken. It was usually flavorful and tender. But they've actually been dethroned by the weekday night crew in HB. We always leave happy from our tummy to our hearts. I think the Manager's energy has a lot to do with it because the entire staff is happy, from the cashier to the cook -- the care in the food reflects that. We also tried the morning/lunch crew and the taste and service is notably different. We've also been to the Costa Mesa location. Way to go HB night crew! We will surely come back as often as possible! read more

Not sure if the staff is poorly trained or just not good! I called to order a 16 piece combo and asked for 8 pieces lemon garlic and 8 pieces spicy cayenne. I was told they couldn't do that. They could sell me 16 plain pieces with the spices on the side and I could coat them myself. When asked why, the girl in the phone said that's how they sell it if I want to mix spices. I asked if I ordered a 16 pc all one flavor would it come with the spices on it and she said yes. I then asked if I ordered two 8 pcs would they come ready to eat and she said yes. So asked again why they couldn't make 8 pcs of lemon and 8 pics of spicy and put them in one container. She said they don't do that. I was really confused. She offered to sell me 2 8 pc combos but ordering the 16 pc saves a few bucks so I wanted that. Again I told the girl I didn't understand and she told me she's not the cook and that's how they do (all said with an attitude). I hung up and decided to order Super Pollo in Costa Mesa. Way better customer service, less expensive and the chicken is just as good or slightly better. read more

Delicious chicken! And they deliver it hot and fresh. Love it more than any other chicken place out there.

First time using grub hub frankly I don't even know how I did it through Yelp but it worked. Quite simple actually. It was an emergency kinda thing cause I'm completely busy and needed delivered. Very impressive quick service and I even tip young man additional in person. Thank you Oh the chicken meal was exactly what my fat ass needed. Thank you read more

Lived in same house all my life. Charro has been here for 30plus years and I have enjoyed prob a hundred times.. The cost today is blatant absolutely ridiculous. Sitting here looking for something good for take out or delivery and wanted to give it a shot. There is no way anyone should pay $35-45.00 for one to two chickens with some beans or rice etc. it's absolute extortion.... Kids. Younger generations, please understand and stop over paying for your convenient food delivery from scamming companies these days. read more

Great service at this location today!! Today we ordered Charo Chicken for our dinner choice this afternoon. Edwin handled our order and was thorough, helpful and very polite. Jack was our delivery driver and we're thankful for him getting our food here safely and in all in one piece. Seriously thankful that Charo Chicken delivers all the one way on the other side of HB. Important tip: ALWAYS TIP YOUR DELIVERY PERSON, they really do work hard to get people their food and such delivered in a timely manner and Jack was on it today. And now for the food review: We got the 8 piece lemon garlic sauce meal deal with beans and rice for the sides and corn tortillas- and everything was yummy and fresh. For dessert we got 2 brownies that were still warm when delivered. 5 Stars for the whole Charo Chicken staff!! read more

Charro chicken redeemed itself! Having decided I wasn't going back at the beginning of COVID after some poor quality, badly prepared food I finally decided to go back and give it one more try. Chicken was freshly cooked and sides weee fresh. The servers and people working the kitchen area and spur areas looked as though they were proud to take care of the food and it was as good as I remembered from the " old days!" read more

Good chicken. Love the garlic butter sauce. Corn on the cob has been horrible lately...rubbery and over cooked.

Best Service Best Chicken Freshest side Orders Thanks for this new addition for my family. Kids liked it and I really enjoyed the freshness read more

Disappointed with the amount of chips we're in the "chips & salsa". Chips were previously complimentary with salsa. Purchased Chips and salsa were disappointing quantity and quality. Plus we ordered black beans and received pinto beans. This was a pickup order and the error was not discovered till I arrived home. Very disappointing read more