First time out since the ice storm, El Pollo Alegre never disappoints. Husband had a chicken and a beef sopa with a side of rice. I had shrimp rancheros. Great service! read more

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I have found a new authentic Mexican restaurant close to home, it was very clean and inviting with good food ! I'll be back ! read more

El Pollo Alegre - Egg scramble, potato's and refried beans! Delicious - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

As soon as I walked in the employees were welcoming, first impression of the food were the chips & salsa and it was a 10/10. The salsa was on the chunkier side just how I like it. As a home cook myself I can usually tell when rice is made from a canned tomato but this rice was definitely made fresh & so were the beans. Both the enchiladas were so delicious! The suizas had a hint of spicy but not too spicy & the mole had a bit of a sweet taste. The ambiance was small & cozy! Will definitely be coming back (-: read more

El Pollo Alegre - Enchiladas Suizas & Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

This place is so underrated ! The food is amazing ! This is our second week here and the service is phenomenal. We have searched so many places and this place checks all the boxes . Don't hesitate to try it out ! read more

The menu is extensive, being lunch time we chose tacos. You can get a taco plate with rice and beans or ala carte we did both. The shrimp tacos (plate) were seasoned wonderfully and were so big it was hard to decide how to pick them up. The AlPastor was delish as was the chicken taco both on corn tortilla, I don't know if they came with cheese because I asked for cheese and she said yes. The restaurant isn't fancy but was very clean and it looks like they probably have good times as there are three tvs huge speakers and a projection screen. If I lived here I would eat here more. The parking lot seemed large enough and belonged to them. read more

The food was excellent. Camarones were so good and spicy. Enchiladas were very good as well. Cannot wait to go back.

Hands down some of the best Mexican food we have eaten! Huge plates! Everything was so good and fresh! What a hidden gem! We will drive the 2 hours to come back! read more

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My hubby and I were searching for some Mexican rotisserie chicken for lunch and we definitely found it! I think this place is a great secret overlooked because of Hutchins BBQ right next door. We ordered the whole rotisserie bird. It came with rice and beans ( which we skipped) and tortillas. It was fabulously grilled with the smoky char marks on the skin. Just eating the chicken and rice only still left us with enough for lunch the next day. The tortillas were light but strong. (iykyk) :-) The whole lunch with two beverages was also budget friendly. Take note though... they ask if you want chips and salsa? My thought was, "Yes, of course, I am at a Mexican restaurant!" I probably would have said "No!" if I had realized they charge $3.25 for them! Only negative from our visit. read more

El Pollo Alegre - Chicken and Rice - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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The absolute best Mexican food in McKinney!! The atmosphere is fun. A small gem of a restaurant! The service is always great! The food is delicious and always fresh! read more

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Our go to spot for Authentic TexMex breakfast.Migas are excellent as is their Huevos Rancheros, Divorciados and everything else we have tried. Be careful with some of the multiple choices of hot sauce, some of them will set a white boy's mouth on fire. read more

Ordered the cheese enchiladas and they were steak enchiladas with queso on top. The steak was processed meat with a strange flavor. The music was VERY loud and then a man dressed in mariachi attire began singing. The margarita had a cherry in it and tasted very sweet. One and never again with this place!! read more

We went after church because it was nearby and the reviews were good. I had the chicken fajitas. The reviews were spot on, that chicken was really amazing! Hubby had the barbacoa tacos and he said they were delicious! Creamy guacamole with just the right amount of spice. The place is small and it was almost full by the time we got our food but our server was great! read more

Quick friendly service ! Great chips and salsa. I had the combo fajitas and came home with tons of leftovers too. Will def go back read more

El Pollo Alegre - Combo fajitas with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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El Pollo Alegre is a darling hole in the wall that makes you feel like you're back on vacation in Mexico. Wonderful music and decorations fill the room. We ordered the shrimp fajitas, and the Barbacoa tacos. Everything from the chips and salsa, to the fajitas, to the tacos were absolutely fantastic. Some of the best Barbacoa we've had! Annette was our waitress and she was very welcoming. Great value for the money!! We will be back. read more

A hidden gem! The food here is delicious & the staff is very friendly. I'll be returning for more soon!

Amazing food! Definitely a hole in the wall but great value for the money. I got the tacos and they were so good!! read more

El Pollo Alegre - Pina colada - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Decently priced authentic Mexican food and with good portion size. The breakfast tacos are great. The. Breakfast torta as well. I didn't enjoy the huevos divorciados as much mainly because the red and green salsa were too acidic and strong. read more

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We stumbled upon this little gem looking for Hutchins BBQ a few years back. We went a few times and ate from the regular menu. We always enjoyed everything we had, it's real Mexican food. This review is about the breakfast. I ordered Huevos Al Gusto It had beef fajitas with onions refried beans and potato's with 3 fried eggs over the top. My wife had Huevos Al Mexicano that had bacon and eggs scrambled with refried bean's and potato's, both dishes served with hot corn tortillas and, coffee. this is a small place and they serve you with a smile. The price's are really affordable, give them a try if you're looking for authentic Mexican food! read more

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Food is amazing...the horchata is phenomenal! Service is just as great. Got our food fairly quick. We will definitely be back. Come check this place out! read more

El Pollo Alegre - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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What a find!!! Doing work in McKinney area, soooo happy stumbled into this place! Mega burrito less than $7 and take out from a wonderful (owner?) lady.. So fresh, flavors... can't wait to come back! read more

El Pollo Alegre - Delicious for less than $7 - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Second time trying this place. Each time the food was consistent. Got some tacos, and flautas. My favorite are the shrimp tacos. I really enjoyed the flavor of everything. And they have more than just chicken as the name of the place implies, I'm a big fan of their seafood offerings. Definitely will come back again! read more

This place had the Mexican atmosphere, but when you go to order the food you get a whole different avenue. I ordered breakfast because their barbacoa sample was horrible. After ordering breakfast with potatoes I received chopped up french fries. Really! Never again! read more

El Pollo Alegre - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I was passing through town and decided to stop by. The chicken is seasoned well and tender and the salsa was good. The chips were the best I've had in a long time. read more

Very authentic food. The place is small but the friendly staff more than make up for it. The prices are reasonable. I was very impressed by the cleanliness. If the bathroom is dirty - I won't eat there. As I believe there's a direct correlation to the cleanliness of the kitchen. We will be back. read more

Fantastic! This is authentic Mexican. Quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Best restaurant salad I have ever had. read more

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A friend brought me to this place like mid/post pandemic. Never forgot this place. Picking up some tacos again.

Their horchata and enchiladas good! I liked it here. If you come here just Don't be bother of the Mexican vibe haha

A friend told me about this place and I joined him for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I love me some menudo and micheladas, and 9:30 am was not too early for us to enjoy an ice cold one! The place itself looks like a classic Mexican spot, similar to one you'd fine in my hometown of El Paso. I put the menudo to a very simple test: is it legit? Yes. Yes it is. I browsed the rest of the menu and the selection is vast. I'll have to come back sometime and try everything else. Our server was friendly, and the food came out relatively fast! The beer was cold and the michelada mix was spicy and went down smooth. I could have easily taken down another 6 or so! They take credit cards and you pay at the counter when you're done, btw. read more

El Pollo Alegre - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Absolutely love this place. Have enjoyed everything we have tried (breakfast, lunch and dinner) It is authentic Mex not Tex Mex. The wait staff are super sweet and prices are very reasonable. The quantity and quality of the food will exceed your expectations. Try it out!!! read more

Tacos were good. Ate 6 of them easily. Cant give them 5 stars yet since I didn't get a full plate or anything else and didn't actually eat at the restaurant. I'll definitely be going again soon and I'll update my review accordingly. read more

El Pollo Alegre - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Came here for lunch today and was underwhelmed. I ordered the mariscado which I was told was made "a la parilla". Now my understanding as a puerto rican is that a "la parilla" means grilled. Instead of grilled seafood I received something in a red sauce served in a fajita skillet. Not exactly what I expected but I ate it anyway. The imitation crab was very soft, not in a tender way just mushy, very odd. The calmari was very rubbery as it seems to have been overcooked and the shrimp still had the tails on. My rice and beans were very bland. My husband enjoyed his stuffed catfish. I will give this spot another try since La Paloma is now closed but next time I will keep it simple and order some al pastor tacos. read more

El Pollo Alegre - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Authentic Mexican food and excellent service. Better fajitas at a better price and fresh seafood. Full bar and what looked like authentic Mexican "Aguas frescas" Which are non-carbonated home made soft drinks.Atmosphere is cozy and the seating is comfortable. We avoided this place for years due to it's modes exterior and "Barrio" location. The place is not elegant elegant but it is a class act compared to other Mom and Pop Mexican joints in the area. Very glad we tried it out. Going back again tonight! read more

I went here the other day for a quick lunch, so I was just in and out. Very fast and friendly service. Like any Mexican restaurant they start you off with the complementary chips and salsa, and let me say by far their homemade salsa is the best. I'm not just saying that it has the right amount of kick and you can task the cilantro. I wanted some to go but I was flying back to Ohio the next day. I don't think TSA would let me carry it on the plane. Muy Bien! read more

Found this place solely based on what was open late one night (and the Yelp reviews). This is our new spot. Low-key, friendly service, excellent quality authentic Mexican food and the only place I've found so far that carries Corona Familiar (the dark one). Prices are absolutely affordable. Highly recommend trying one of their soups. Wife always has the chicken fajitas and I go with something not on the menu...the tacos al pastor. Perfectly seasoned and served with generous portions of rice, beans, and veggies. Plus, if you are into soccer, it's a great place to enjoy a game on multiple TV's while enjoying your meal. read more

Service: Can be hit and miss Food: Always outstanding Price: TOP NOTCH Inside: Small but cute I found this place by accident and although it's a little far out for me now, it used to be a lot closer for me when I lived in McKinney! Now I'm in Carrollton but I still try to visit this place every few months. It's DELISH! Let's start with the food - it's not the typical tex mex! It's the authentic Mexican food that I would get in Southern California! I usually order al a carte and get the barbacoa tacos with onions and cilantro. They are SOO GOOD! I also order the shrimp tostado which comes with pico de gallo and enough shrimp that many of them FALL OFF the tostada! It's super good and filling! They bring out the chips and salsa right away and I usually order a side of sour cream because the salsa is a bit too spicy for me. I mix the salsa with the sour cream and it's PERFECTION IN YOUR MOUTH! I've even had other people do it, not to cool down the salsa but because it tastes good! I definitely recommend trying it although they will probably charge you for the sour cream, it's worth it. They have a happy hour on Mon-Thurs and its buy one get one free margaritas which are SUPER good and I think that makes them about $2.50 each. I highly recommend this place because it's delicious, super cheap and the margaritas are really good. Sometimes I've had really good service here and other times, I've had to wait for a while and try to get someone's attention to either refill my drink or bring more chips or whatever. Overall I love this place and if I'm craving "home" Mexican food, THIS is definitely the spot to go to. It's certainly worth the drive from Carrollton now for me :) read more

Really like this place. Would give it 5 stars but their fajitas don't come out hot and sizzling.

Love this place. Delicious food and their micheladas are the best! Friendly customer service as well.

Wednesday is the day for me... Caldo De Res!! Love it! I recommend giving the rest of the week a shot too!

Good fresh authentic Mexican food. Very affordable and large portions given. Very attentive staff and delicious aguas frescas. read more

El Pollo Alegre - Fajita and barbacoa tacos. - Mexican Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Tremendous food. Great service and atmosphere, would totally recommend for someone with a ravenous appetite.