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    Don Pollo

    4.5 (417 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    4 piece chicken with a salad instead of rice and beans
    Leslie C.

    This place is cute with great helpful service and good prices. I've been here twice recently. The first time was better that the second time. I ordered the 4 piece chicken with a salad the first time and everything was very yummy. We also got some of their amazing chicken soup and other than DZAkin's soup, this one is the best I've found in San Diego. The chicken cones with yummy cooked onions and there is a nice salad bar there. The only disappointment was that in my second visit I ordered the two piece chicken with salad and the chicken was super dried out. It could be because it was white meat but I did not love it nearly as much as I had on my first visit. If you are looking for healthy mexican in Poway this is a good option.

    April M.

    Don pollo is truly is my favorite restaurant all in Poway. My go to order as always is the chicken soup when my family is sick always. My kids even asked for it when they're sick. I refer all my friends and family members here to get the chicken soup it's that magical and healing. I really appreciate that you can customize things at this restaurant. My three kids all love that the employees are friendly here. We really appreciate the young man Alex who takes our order every time for allowing us to have no zucchini and all carrots in the kids soup. Being kids they are always picky. Me as a mom, I am so thankful that they just love the fresh ingredients of the carrots the fresh chicken, their fresh onion, and cilantro and the amazing avocado slices in the soup. So upon picking up my delicious order, I saw that they have some new amazing things I've never tried. So I decided to bring home some things off the menu for our next company meeting. I look forward to trying the amazing salad and the enchiladas. The ambience is place is so warm and refreshing everyone here at the customers employees are always smiling and happy to be here. It is definitely a shop you go to to find warmth and comfort with a group of family or friends.

    Chicken, beef and pork tacos
    Duong T.

    I discovered this restaurant by chance after being told that it would take more than 35 minutes to get a seat at another restaurant. This family owned business is slightly hidden, it's in the same plaza with Wings top and Ding Tea. It was near closing time, and I asked if the kitchen had already closed. The cashier replied that they had prepared the closing procedure earlier but could still take on customers even in the last few minutes. The restaurant has special combos, including a family meal. Overall, I am very impressed with the layout of the store; it's cozy and has a full menu of Mexican foods. Finally, the moment I had been waiting for arrived. The taco I ordered was amazing. It didn't take me long to inhale these tacos. They were so delicious that I didn't want the last bite to end. I will definitely be back to try other items.

    Menu board when you walk in
    Jay B.

    Came on a Thursday afternoon at 5:30 and had the place to myself. It's nice and clean inside with 8 tables. The street tacos looked good from previous reviews so ordered the 6 Street Taco Plate for $15.99. I got 2 of each, carne asada, chicken, and al pastor. I think the carne was the best. It came nice and hot. Ala carte each is $2.89. If you're hungry you can take one down with 2 bites. Next time only carne asada and when it gets cold the soup.

    Three piece chicken plate
    K P.

    Don Pollo makes the best Mexican style bbq chicken I've ever had. I got the three piece plate and it was excellent. Tender,juicy and very flavorful. The beans and rice were also very good. The people working there were all very nice. Their grilled serrano peppers had a nice kick. Highly recommend

    Taking home the street tacos all mixed together in the to go container but still tasted really good haha
    Amanda C.

    On a chilly day, there's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup, so I decided to give Don Pollo in Poway a try. It was my first time there, and I'm so glad I stopped in! I ordered their street tacos with beans and rice, plus a hearty chicken soup. The soup hit the spot for me. It was full of tender chicken, rich broth, and yummy onions with avocado on top. My husband is a huge fan of corn tortillas, so I was excited to bring some home for him because they came with the soup. They were still hot when I got home. He loved them, and I have to agree--they were delicious. I called in my order ahead of time, and the staff was super nice and clear on the phone. It's always great when you feel valued as a customer, even during a quick call. It's the little touches of warmth and care that make places like Don Pollo stand out to me. The street tacos were good too. The meat was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, and the beans and rice made it a hearty, satisfying meal. If you're craving comforting food and warm hospitality, Don Pollo is worth checking out.

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    Cryetti C.

    I have lived in poway for over 20+ years and have only recently discovered this amazing restaurant! The grilled chicken is so flavorful, delicious and extremely fresh. We have ordered tacos, tostada, beans, rice and the chicken soup and everything is yummy. We have been multiple times since discovering this gem.

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    All the food is excellent here. Place is clean and service is excellent. Chicken soup will not disappoint.

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    Yummy tacos plate with beans and rice. I got the chicken, asada and adobada.. Good salsa's. In the heart of Poway.

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    Great asada plate. The staff was friendly and greeted me immediately. Cozy little space that I could see dining in with friends or family.

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    Ask the Community - Don Pollo

    The food in pics look delicious! Does this place allow smoking in their outside seating area? I have really bad allergies to second hand smoke but prefer eating outside

    Really not sure, as it was raining the day we ate there, but outside is not a large eating area - more like a table or 2 outside front door. This is located in a small strip mall. They are quick and inside is nice and cozy :)

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    Had such a great experience here! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very…read moregenerous for the price. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made fresh. The chips and salsa were a standout -- the chips came out warm and perfectly crispy, and their salsa isn't the typical red kind but it's incredibly flavorful and not too spicy, which made it really easy to keep going back for more. Service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. The space is also large and comfortable with plenty of parking, which makes it an easy spot to come back to. They also offer happy hour every day from 2-5:30pm, which is a great bonus. Definitely planning to make this my go-to spot!

    We gave this place a try for dinner..... I found them on IG so I added them to our places to try…read morelist. Nice little spot. Great customer service. They really helped us narrow down our orders..... Food was very yummy. The margarita was not my fave. Very similar to a watermelon Jolly Rancher but unfortunately there was an artificial aftertaste. I couldn't drink it..... The hubby landed on that grenade though..... The waitress gave suggestions of what else to try if we were to visit again. Great vibes overall. They have a restaurant side and a bar side. What we ordered: * Mexican Cheese Dip (white queso sauce) * 4 Flautas (chicken) * Fajitas x2 - Chicken & Shrimp - Carne Asada & Shrimp * Watermelon Margarita * Buenaveza

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    Great food, great service , great prices - what more could you ask for?…read more Been going here for years.

    Date of visit: March 29, 2026…read more I was in the area getting some Easter gifts, and as it was lunchtime, thought I'd owe it to myself to check out Jalapeños Mexican Food. I placed an order for five rolled tacos with the works (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and guacamole), and a regular drink. While I was waiting, I munched on the free tortilla chips I was given paired with some spicy chunky salsa from the salsa bar. It's a good thing that I had the chips, because while there was a good bit of toppings on the rolled tacos, they just wouldn't stay on top of the order. Not just that, the rolled tacos themselves were a bit disappointing. Yes, the tortillas were crispy, but the filling was kinda... meh. And the worst part? Despite an order of rolled tacos and chips with salsa, I was STILL hungry after I left. I would've have liked to see if there was a combo of rice and beans that was available with the rolled tacos, but that menu board above the counter was TINY. And I felt rushed by the staff because I was trying to see the script, as well as a sense of rudeness overall. Otherwise, Jalapeño was clean, if not a bit on the crowded side. I was surprised though, that there was a line of customers almost out the door as I was leaving... but perhaps that was because there's not that many Mexican joints in this area of Carmel Mountain Ranch (unless you want to count Taco Bell across the street). Overall, while I'd like to try more of the menu, it'll be a hot minute before I come back.

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