Charo chicken is my go-to chicken bowl spot. The food is so fire and always consistently excellent. The staff there are super kind, engaging, and efficient. Inside there are a few tiny tables and mostly spaced to wait and pick up your order. You can see the chicken cooking from the window and it's so yummy. I probably get Charo about once a week. So so good. read more

Charo Chicken is one of my favorite Mexican fast food restaurants. This location is on Main st in Seal Beach. The space is very small and it is as casual as it gets. 2 Small tables inside and 2 or 3 more out front. Most people tend to get their orders to go. You can call to place your order or use their app. Main St is a busy street with lots of shops and restaurants. However, i have never had any issues finding parking in front of the restaurant. Their menu is consistent with most Mexican fast food restaurant's menus, offering bowls, plates, burritos, tacos etc.. but with a focus on their distinctly tasty grilled Chicken. They use fresh Chicken. Not frozen. They flame grill their chicken to give it a charred taste. They have 2 main sauces or marinades that give their chicken that distinct flavor, including lemon garlic and spicy cayenne lemon garlic. My usual order is the 8 piece Chicken only (so, that's a whole Chicken), Lemon garlic sauce. I usually get an extra side of the lemon garlic to pour on top of the chicken. It is delicious. I get a side of the Cole slaw and a side of the black bean. Sometime I also get an order of the seasoned fries with extra seasoning. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and prices are average. It is the perfect meal anytime, but especially on a night when you just don't feel like making dinner. I recommend trying Charo Chicken. read more

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What a delicious little place right in the heart of Seal Beach. Great food, prices and service! My friend ordered the fajita veggie burrito with shredded chicken and I had the spicy bowl with shredded chicken and pinto beans with the spicy sauce on the side. My bowl included shredded cabbage, sour cream, shredded cheese. The portions are large and with plenty of chicken. We had the choice of shredded chicken or chicken breast. We both chose shredded chicken. It was tender and delicious! What a great place! read more

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I've eaten here prior to this and it was amazing. Got a spicy bowl with steak. Looked like steak from a dead cow twice. It was thrown in the bowl like mush. Couldn't tell what the sides were in the bowl. No taste! Never will I get the same or never will I go there again! A giant burrito was also ordered and that person said it was not good! Order date 5/1/26 read more

Charo chicken was so great !! honestly on a day just strolling around the beautiful seal beach. This chicken was marinated to perfection and they included salsa which was so good and chips and it really was fresh and I really liked the flavourr thank you !! read more

Charo Chicken - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

My son loves this place and it was my first time here, so I was all excited. He said to get the big combo so that I would have plenty of food to take home. I had four small pieces of chicken, coleslaw, a small piece of corn on the cob, tortillas, and a drink. There was lots of food. The coleslaw was very good. The corn was good too. I took my first bite of chicken and I never tasted chicken so salty before. I peeled off the skin and just ate a piece of the chicken meat. Super super super super salty. I made a face and didn't eat very much of it, and I gave it to my son to take home. He lhas high blood pressure and he shouldn't be eating it either. I don't know why he loves this place. They ruined their food with the salt shaker. There's no reason to over salt food that badly. So I paid for a large combo and wound up not eating very much of it at all. So disappointing. read more

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Fresh "fast" food. One of our top choices repeatedly for spur of the moment family dinner night. Something for everybody. Solid quality.

Took my niece to eat dinner at Charo Chicken. The taste was as I remembered, scrumptious and the service was great.

Order ahead is better. Best chicken esp on the potato. Small inside but there is some outdoor chairs for eating. In Seal Beach close to PCH. So many shops and restaurants to see in this area, but if you want good chicken come here. Service: always friendly. read more

The lemon chicken is the best chicken I've ever had. Absolutely insane. 5 stars. Wish there was a location in west LA

I've been coming here since the mid 90's. Have always loved their flavorful chicken. Today i was really disappointed. Dont know if the price of chicken went up or what the deal is but today i was served a pigeon sized thigh, wing and drumstick. The thigh was a bit bigger than a 2oz salsa container. The beans were "meh"... I will not be returning. Paid $14.99. read more

Charo Chicken - Small thigh... - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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This place is outstanding. We had the lemon garlic chicken. So tasty and chicken was very moist. The employees are always so friendly too.

This review is just for the "steak" fajitas. Yes, I put steak in quotation marks. Ridiculous portions and more like mince meat than steak. read more

Charo Chicken - Steak Fajita Plate - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Ordered Charo for a delivery and received a shrimp dish. Guess what Charo Chicken doesn't sell shrimp! This is what happens when a restaurant decides they no longer wish to have their own delivery personnel. Get food , but they've lost a 20 year customer over their inability to take care of business!! read more

We have been supporting Charo Chicken at the Main Street location for over 15 years. Except for a small hiccup that occurred a few months ago we have always been very happy with our purchases. There's something special about the Charo Chicken marinade that makes them stand apart from the rest of the crowd. read more

Clifford was a great delivery guy Food was hot and very tasty Potatoes are food flour tortillas read more

Charo Chicken - Loved the Quarter Chicken Breast & Wing Meal - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Great food, very cool location and the staff was super nice. The chicken is cooked and seasoned perfectly and all the ingredients were super fresh! read more

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We ordered 3 whole chickens to feed 13 of us. It was pretty good for the price- a little over $100 to feed all of us plus sides! Was gluten friendly and pickup was super easy. read more

The service is very kind and efficient. The food is bomb! Just all around great place. As busy as they seem to be on my lunch break. I'm really in and out of there no more than 7min! read more

Char-fired (grilled) chicken? YES PLEASE! Dear lord... who doesn't love a good chicken, HUH? Whether it be fried, rotisserie, or charred over hot fire. GAH! I had the Giant Burrito with chicken breast, rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, fire grilled charo sauce, and lettuce. It was GIANT... and quite glorious. Go here. read more

I have always loved Charo Chicken and have it delivered because, until now, they've had their own delivery drivers. Now they use DoorDash. I don't like using them...for many reasons. And they didn't tell me of the change. I wasn't happy. Then they arrived with food for 5 of us, with no salsa. I had asked for EXTRA salsa. I got none. And it's not cheap. Very disappointing. Won't be ordering delivery from there anymore. read more

Food is always delicious, the manager is helpful and friendly, Moe the owner is a very kind man who cares about his customers. We eat here at least once a week and it tastes just as good each and every week. Our go to is the fajita quesadilla, mama charo or taco Tuesdays and the dos tacos grande with chicken! Make sure to try the garlic salsa. We love Charo Chicken! read more

I've been here twice and the service is quick and efficient. I'd recommend double checking your order when you pick it up because there's definitely been mix ups. Food is delicious and worth the price you pay! Great spot if you're looking for a quick to-go order & it's right by the beach!! read more

Charo Chicken - Charo Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

What sets Charo Chicken apart from other chicken joints is its signature Chile-lime flavor and savory house-made salsas. Their chicken is constantly fresh, juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender, and flavor packed. Highest quality for sure. I recommend the Papa Charo plate, as it will satisfy the strongest of hungers with generous sides and tortillas. Local Favorite! read more

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I was craving some chicken when I looked up nearby restaurants from where I lived. I've seen this spot many times and I finally got to try it. The many chickens on the grill just emitting the most alluring smell ever reassured me I was in for a good meal. I went with the spicy tostada plate and the plate was big. The chicken itself was good. I got a side of fries that I fell in love with. The seasoning they used almost made me go through the entire side of fries before even starting my meal. Got the meal so it came with a drink. Everything came out to about twenty or so dollars. My meal was to go, my order placed well in a bag and I enjoyed everything. I will return and try something else. Free twenty-minute parking and food was prepared quick. read more

It was okay. Not my favorite Mexican place especially for the price. The food is a good portion but less chicken when you order a salad. Didn't end up finishing it but it's good for leftovers. There are better Mexican places near seal beach Main Street. Sauce was good but lacked a little flavour. Guac was on the small side for price. 20$ Service is friendly, decent decor. Just can't get past the price for what you get. read more

Charo Chicken - a salad with chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

The food was delicious and the portions are great. I had a little issue and Moe got it taken care of and went above and beyond to make everything right. If you are looking for yummy fresh food for the family get the 8pc family meal, it served 4 adults with leftovers. Thank you again Moe :) read more

We love this place ! The Seal Beach store is the original Charo Chicken, and we think it's the best (the other locations are great too). The chickens are grilled over a hot fire , cooked to perfection. You have a choice of black or pinto beans, and also served with tortilla and rice. The staff is great. Prices are very reasonable. Indoor and patio seating. read more

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Excellent food. Awesome service. Always convenient and open extended hours. Just wish they had a drive thru

This place has been going downhill. I ordered a 12 piece dark chicken and they absolutely told me NO(pretty rudely might I add) I can only have eight pieces of dark chicken (their white chicken is Hella dry) I walked in to pick it up thinking to give them the benefit of the doubt that maybe they were running low on chicken... Nope! The grill is full of chicken To think that I paid $37 for 12 pieces of chicken super disappointed in this place read more

I like their dos chicken tacos from time to time for lunch. The chicken is fresh and you can park in the reserved spots next to the shop.

Food is usually pretty good. Unfortunately, It has definitely lowered its quality food and service recently. I'm not too picky of an eater, so I've let it slide a handful of times now... but they've been giving me the wrong order repeatedly now. Today was the 4th time in a row!!! It's a bummer when you go somewhere and you pay for something, and then get something totally different or without any of the incorrect ingredients requested... It feels like when they repeat back your order, they're doing lip service and don't actually give a dam what you ask for... I think this is my last time here, bummed. Who ever owns this place should check on their staff or management here. Most of my neighbors don't eat here anymore either :/ Good luck guys read more

I feel like this place is comparable to El Pollo Loco. They get no stars for service, .5 stars for value, .5 stars for food, and 1 star for overall feel. The cashiers were not very friendly nor were they helpful with suggesting items to order.... which makes me feel like it's just another fast food joint. They had a plentiful salsa bar. It was $13.45 for half a chicken (four pieces) and a bean and cheese burrito. not very cheap... The chicken was overly salted on the surface but completely tasteless for the meatier bits. I don't recall there being a meal option that included rice or beans... eh. This was a small place, only had two or three tables. For the restroom you have to exit the building and walk kind of into the kitchen. better than no restroom I guess. Might give them a second chance when i'm in the area and they're busier. read more

Charo Chicken - half chicken - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We have been coming to Charo chicken in Seal Beach CA for years. The food is delicious and the customer service is good. Parking can sometimes be challenging, but there is plenty of parking up and down Main Street. One suggestion I have is that if you are calling in a phone order once you get there to pick up your food double check it to make sure things are correct. It hasn't happened in a while but there were several times that when we got home at least one thing we had ordered was not sent home with us. read more

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Food is great and staff are very professional! The chicken has great flavor and the portions are generous!

The food just wasn't very good, not a lot of flavor, especially for $20 for one bowl, and I didn't even get the tortillas I ordered :(

My boss recommended this place says he has grown up on this food. I got the kid Papa charo with lemon garlic butter sauce. When you get the meal it covers the entire Plate. Two people could almost share this. Chicken was super moist with a crispy skin. To my surprise the beans and rice they provide were almost as good as the main dish the chicken. When I visit ca again I will be coming back for sure. read more

Charo Chicken - Papa charo - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

What can I say? Charo could be thought of as El Pollo Loco Plus. Charo's chicken is just plain better tasting by far. Better than Juan Pollo IMO too. Don't believe me? Try it. read more

I work right across from here, so it's super convenient to get my chicken fix in. Fresh, delicious and fast service. Their garlic butter sauce chicken, papa charro is to die for. read more

Charo Chicken - delicious burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

You'd think that a restaurant with chicken in the name would be a bad place to find good vegan and vegetarian food, but that's not the case with Charo Chicken. I'd rate their veggie fajita burrito with pinto beans, no cheese over the vegan burritos at Veggie Grill, Nicks Deli, and El Burrito jr.--restaurants that I enjoy. I found out that they have widened their vegetarian options with a new "Simply Veggie Charo" menu, which offers their take on Mediterranean Falafel. I have not tried anything on this menu yet. I give Charo 5 stars for the high likelihood that I'd eat there again. read more