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Charo Chicken

3.8 (236 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Mexican
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Giant Burrito
Marsha Z.

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!

Moe's Moe's Famous Potato with carne asada
Christina H.

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

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6 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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