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With a recent thread extolling the virtues of golden crispy fried chicken, I opted to check out this place since it was mentioned. With our scorching Texas heat, I could have just filled a plastic bag with a couple of ounces of oil, a fresh chicken and some spices, and left it out on the curb to fry all day. Strangely enough, that option was not the most appealing or efficient. After coming out of hiding in my cave at 7 PM, I drove over to the near west side while it was still a balmy 90 degrees. Upon entering, the counter man offered a cheery welcome and pushed a laminated sheet listing their lunch and dinner specials towards me. Since it was fried chicken that brought me here, can you guess what I had? Nope - I caved and had the rotisserie grilled quarter chicken with 3 sides. You can have the dark meat for $6.20 or the white meat option for $6.45. I chose a side of mashed potatoes, black beans and rice, and some sweet plantains (an extra 25 cents for this). Total was $7.25 including tax. The chicken was tasty with its charcoal-infused notes but a little dry. It was unclear on whether it may have been cooked earlier and left sitting or from being roasted too long. But, the items were plated within one minute of my order. The mashed potatoes were distinctly hand-made but had a creamy, if sour, gravy - I ate around it as much as possible and ended up leaving half of it. The black beans and rice were delicious and served piping hot. The star was the plantains which were not freshly made to order but still a nice counter to the slightly dry chicken. Décor is a fast-food atmosphere in a strip center location. The order counter has a row of booths next to it with a larger room next door with more tables and a large-screen TV showing soccer. The other staff members were enthusiastic in welcoming a new customer. Granted, I didn't stay on target and try out their fried chicken but it was a change to try out a new place with such an inauspicious name. But, the search for great fried chicken continues. Oh, I left that bag out for you on the curb. read more

You know what? I don't hate Dodo's. OK, for most people, that probably isn't saying a lot, but, really, I don't like the taste of chicken. If it ain't seasoned well, I'll gag on it. Honest. You don't wanna see me at a barbecue when there isn't any steak left. It's gross. Now Dodo's, though? Dodo's I drive across town for. My family introduced it to me via leftover boxes in the fridge while I was in high school. Last night, though, I was looking for a little something different for dinner, and Dodo's fit the bill. You get a lot for yur money there. Oh, sure, the menu is mostly in Spanish, but we live in Texas and it used to be Mexico, so get over it. Get you some pollo asado and shut up. Oh, and plantains. Do NOT under any circumstances forget the sweet plantains. Maybe it's just me and my love of hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but this place was good eats, and I'm more than a little curious about the Cuban and Colombian places next door. OK, the service isn't phenomenal, but for chicken that I actually crave, I'm willing to look past all that. Plus you really can't go wrong when you can feed two people for a little over $7.00. read more

Always wanted to write a review for this place. The chicken here is just too damn good. Been eating here for years. It's near my work place. Took my friends here few days back. Everyone was surprised on how good the food was . Keep it up Dodo's. read more

I love Dodo Chicken. I wanted to get that out of the way because that is the summary of my review. So onto the filler.... Dodo's chicken is a standout rotisserie chicken (pollo asado a la brasa) cooked not over a natural gas burner but over real charcoal. While chicken is usually not a dish I ever seek, Dodo's is so exceptional that I will drive out of my way to experience their juicy/tasty/savory rotisserie goodness. After riding my motorcycle from Houston through Central America to the tip of South America, Dodo's Latin style of chicken is not only the best in Houston, but the best rotisserie chicken throughout my 15 country trip. The sides are OK but stick with the staples like black beans/rice (mixed), fried yucca, or if you want to go gringo, biscuit. Stay away from the corn on the cob, fries, and mixed vegetables. Try the arepa if you want to go colombiano style. Dodo's looks and feels like a typical fast food restaurant, but the value is fantastic ($7 for a full meal+drink at lunch) and the food phenomenal. read more

I don't care how a place looks if their food makes me feel like Scooby Doo with a biscuit when I taste it! This chicken is literally perfection... Tops my other West Coast favorites. Juice, normal sized chicken. Not pumped and huge full of hormones. Amazing, amazing "papa con sal" and yucca frita!!! They make this stuff with MAGIC! Cause I don't know how else you get a potato and yucca root to taste so darnnnnn GOOD! I highly Recommend. Dont come here if you're snooty and feel icky eating food in the hood. This place is the shite. read more

Dodo's Chicken - Just a little bit of a hole in the wall place that has delicious food. Amazing food im fact. - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Luv dodo's too! Always slob and suck on bones in there UNABASHEDLY. service as stated prior is why i give it 4.... he can be dry and short if ur undecided anyway juicy chicken, juicier Sauces!!! rice n beans, veggie n corn combos are what I usually get and I just grub my life away. I think they enjoy watching me behind the counter cause their countenance totally changes once I launch in that plate. I gladly lick my fingers, but never the plate,,,well not in public 8D read more

The rotisserie chicken is very "sabroso". I had 3 sides consisting of fried yuca, fried plantains and red beans and rice. Wow, all were great. I heard it get's packed on Fridays and Saturdays. Try going for lunch. read more

Where else can you grab THREE sides and a quarter chicken for under $8.00? Add a strawberry Fanta and you have yourself a party! I have heard about this place for years, and it is nestled in an "interesting" strip center near a place called "Pink" with a relaxing massage sign in front, and a hydroponic place across the street. We all ordered the same thing, and the first thing I tasted was the red beans and rice. MMM MMM Good! The chicken was a tad dry, but the skin was roasted, a bit crispy, and well seasoned. The biscuit was fluffy, and the service fast. Oh, and bonus points for them showing the Young and the Restless, which I hadn't watched since the dorm room days. read more

Great food great price for a homemade meal. Nothing fancy here, just really good eating!

I love this rotisserie chicken place! It's Colombian gem that I have been coming to for years. The food is always excellent and owners onsite. Customer service is great as well. Chicken is obviously a good choice, but the arepas, arroz, red beans and plantains are always good. read more

This place does good food cheap and simple. The combos provide so much food. There's white or dark meat (1/4 chicken) with THREE sides and a drink! I got white meat which was moist and really good rotisserie. I got fried yucca (my favorite), cheesy corn biscuit -- weird texture for me, and fries (I would skip). Hubby got dark meat which he liked with coleslaw, potato salad, and corn. It's not a fancy place by any means so don't expect that. Kind of hole in wall type place . read more

Been coming here for a while, Food is good! Service is the worst!!! Cashier has the worst service . She did not greet us and we told her the order was wrong and she was making this b**** face!! She started yelling like a crazy person! Even the person in charge had to send her to the back !! Sara is her name read more

I would give 5 stars out of 5 but the service is bad I guess it's so busy that the cashiers hate you (the customer) and if you don't know what to order be prepared to get attitude lol So before getting in line make sure you know what your order they like and want you to be ready and specific :-P But the FOOD IS GREAT YUMMY moist tasty chicken and delicious sides that pair so well I usually get the fried plantains, beans rice combo and yucca and I'm a white meat only person DELICIOUS comes with a 12oz drink of your choice red or orange fanta my favs The only bad thing : always out of empanadas and desserts I've always wanted to try 3 leches or flan after my chicken but always out :-( The place is far from nice or fancy but the food is awesome!! read more

Cashier was super rude. Asked about common sides and he just looked at me like I was stupid. Asked him in then in Spanish since he didn't respond to English and he snapped back that he understood but didn't know. For everything we asked for he let out big sighs. Changed the flavor of soda choice and you would have thought we committed a huge crime. First time visiting and the experience was immediately soured by this employee. Beans and rice were good. Fried plantains okay. Chicken was flavorful but had lots of tough pieces. Won't go back to be "welcomed" by employees like that however!!! read more

Great food! May be a slight language barrier but that doesn't change a single thing as far as service goes. Place your order, maybe have a bit of patience while ordering, and enjoy your food! I guarantee you'll enjoy it!! read more

Chicken always cooked and seasoned to perfection. Large portions. I love it with their plantains and yuca. Not a fan of beans. They moved location to Richmond but I heard they're now closed. Sad. read more

We went there today for the first time and everything we got was delicious! The gentleman who was the cashier was super friendly and attentive. We tried several sides and everything was great. The chicken was very flavorful and not dry at all. All of the sides had a great unique flavor. We will definitely be returning and making this place one of our regular spots! read more

Easily one of the best chicken joints ever. Seriously, it's so so damn good. And the price is amazing! I've only ever been at lunch, but for about $8.00 you get chicken (white or dark), three sides AND a drink. And the sides are super extensive. There are some you have to dole out a little extra for like the sweet or green plantains, but there are so many other options, why would you bother? My standards are the black beans and rice mixed, corn on the cob, and fried yucca. Sometimes the yucca is a little better done than others, but it's usually tasty regardless. And the homemade salsas are delicious, although they change from day to day as to which actually tastes better. Sometimes green's the winner... sometimes red. It's a fun game I like to play. They also have fun items like a pile of fried green plantain with chicken and cheese piled on... I'm not sure what that's called, but it's mega tasty. Long story short, amazing value for the money, and some of the best rotisserie chicken you will ever, ever have. read more

Best chicken empanadas! Love their green sauce. I haven't tried anything else here, because I'm a creature of habit and I always order a dozen empanadas... I hope to try their rotisserie chicken some time soon. read more

I been coming since I was 5yr I'm 30yo now lol Always AMAZING except the yuca lol that's never changed read more

I have never had a bad experience here service is great food is always fresh and hot and prices are cheap. read more

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Great food and service! Ordered a full chicken with dark meat only and 2 sides was not disappointed!

chicken is great, sides are mediocre and usually dry. I always look forward to yucca, but the fried yucca (and platanos) here is usually dry and tasteless. Simple decor, overall good food at good prices. I think some people hype it up a bit, it's definitely not the best, but far from the worst. Stick with the chicken! read more

Great food. Good service. Clean. Quick preparations. Friendly staff. Legit! I have tried different roasted chicken restaurant and this one by far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this spot to my friends. I was so full and I wanted to try more. But that means I just have to go back to try it again. read more

Dodo's Chicken - Good stuff.... Hands down - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

You Get 5 Stars for an Always Awesome Experience...I go here with my family and we just love love love this place.Food Quality (EXCELLENT) Service (EXCELLENT)...Even the cooks are customer friendly to the max...Everyone talks to u and u just feel so comfortable..My daughter is 4 and she loves going there asking them questions...And they are sooooo cool..Its always clean and neat and did I mention that the food is Always fresh,hot& made to order...GOTTA LOVE THAT..And the taste....Ahhhh...Sooo Delicious...Take my word for it..U will love it. Anthony Says so read more

Amazing food & great prices! I would definitely order the chicken empanadas. The quality of the food continues to remain the same throughout the years. read more

This place was a fantastic hole in the wall place with speedy service. Employees very friendly & food had a great taste. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because my yellow rice was crunchy and I had to exchange it for white rice. I ordered the 1/4 roasted chicken with 3 sides (white rice & black beans, corn on the cob, & sweet plantains.) I am an out of town visitor & I will definitely visit this place again the next time I am in Houston. read more

This is my favorite go to place for something good and inexpensive. You can get a quarter chicken with 3 sides for about $8.00! The chicken is very flavorful but the vegetables have no seasoning at all. I guess that may not matter to some. My favorite side would have to be the red beans and white rice. They advertise that the beans are not cooked with any meat or spices....hmmm okay. The owner is usually there when I go and is super friendly and personable. read more

If you're a PETA supporter, avert your eyes. When you first walk in, you're greeted by the delicious smell of dozens of roasted chickens rotating on a stick over some hot coals. This place serves one of the best roasted chickens in Houston. Lunch specials and family packs all are really cheap, and it comes with some great sides. Stick to the fried plantains and yucca (tastes like potato), and don't forget to drench the drier white meats in their spicy red and green sauces. Some of the workers here don't speak no Americano, so you might have to do some smiling and pointing to get your order, but don't let that stop you. read more

Best charcoal chicken i'm town. Simple food done right. 100x better than boston market!

If you want GREAT food, for a GREAT price and a GREAT portion, Dodo's is your spot. Seriously. From the outside, and heck, even from the inside, the place doesn't look like much (appearances are the reason I give it 4 stars - this definitely isn't a first date destination). But when your food comes out you'll immediately understand what all the hype is about. This is genuinely good cooking. The chicken literally falls off the bone and it seasoned to perfection. The fried sweet plantains are delicious. Beans and rice are delicious. Even the whole red potatoes that are lightly salted and the sauces on the side to go with them are fantastic. Don't even get me going on how good the horchata is......I will definitely be back SOON! read more

Great place, great service, chicken was awesome, so were the sides. First time here.. will be back !

Really love this spot! My friend took us here yesterday since we were starving and craving for Hispanic food, and I'm so glad we picked to go here. The dark meat chicken is so soft and tender and all the sides were on point! Reminded me of the Colombian chicken places I used to go to in NYC. The workers here were very friendly and helpful! The only thing that could be a bit better was the green sauce, but still good on that chicken! I will have to bring my fiancé here again later this week. Also, the ice cream is a must try!! They are delicious read more

It's a great mom and pop when you don't want the usual fast food fare.

For the price...5 stars. I love Dodo's. Excellent food - rotisserie chicken at its best, flavorful seasoned skin charred to perfection with delicious, juicy meat underneath. I also really like their sides, try the red beans and rice. This place is def a dive and it has a real ethnic vibe to it (20 yr old arcade games telanovelas playing on the tube). I almost prefer a place like this that is way over due to be updated as far as the decor on the inside, bc you know it's a place where the FOOD is the focus and its going to be super cheap ($6 for a good portion of chicken, 3 sides, and a drink). The proprietor lady very nice too. read more

Came here to try a new place as I wanted rotisserie chicken. Here are the facts: the chicken is good but nothing spectacular; I do have to say their red beans and rice are very good; the arepas were tasteless and tough. Perhaps they have been sitting around. My sister in law ( she's Colombian) makes the best arepas with cheese in the world!). I did not try their sweet plantains but they should be good. Overall, an okay place. The employees were very nice and happy. read more

Without a doubt, the best chicken in the world, and the fried sweet plantains are to die for! I was good for a Dodo's run once a week when I lived in Houston, and it is a must-visit whenever I get to town now that I live in Seattle. The chicken is prepared rotisserie-style but is somehow infused (marinade? Injection?) with a subtle but flavorful concoction that leaves the chicken tender, moist and incredibly tasty. The plantains at Dodo's were the first I've ever had and they ruined me for all others. Sweet, crunchy, soft and greasy all at the same time, you'll never look at plantains the same way again after having these. The red beans and rice are great as well. Get a half a chicken, sweet fried plantains and red beans and rice. Not only will you not leave hungry, you'll be planning your next trip back before you finish. read more

Chicken is excellent. Not easy to find a full meal for such a cheap price. Plantains are excellent.

There is always a line here so you know for sure that the chicken is fresh. I thought the chicken was good but a bit over salted. The sides were great. My favorite are the arepa and yellow rice. You get a lot here with the combo. Definitely a great deal. read more